Denon AVR-590 Owners Manual - English

Denon AVR-590 Manual

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  • Denon AVR-590 | Owners Manual - English - Page 1
    AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-590 Owner's Manual Manuel de l'Utilisateur b The illustrations used for explaining operations in this manual show the buttons of the remote control unit. The same operations can be performed using the buttons with the same names on the main unit panel. b Les illustrations
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    to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles
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    any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void
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    the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup 19 Making detailed settings (Manual Setup 24 Making the input settings (Input Setup 30 Playback Playing Components 34 Playing Blu-ray Disc / DVD Players 34 iPod® Playback 34 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 36
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    "Manual Setup" as necessary. Input Setup (vpage 30) Playback Playing Components (vpage 34) ⇩ Selecting the Surround Mode (vpage 37) ⇩ Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (vpage 39) ENGLISH 2 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications
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    or similar enclosure. b Note b b b Wall About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-590, the included remote control unit (RC1120) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 46
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    the main unit Q9 Power indicator 16) W0 Power switch (hON jOFF 16, 57) W1 Headphones jack (PHONES 37) W2 V. AUX INPUT connectors 15) W3 SETUP MIC jack 20) W4 AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME indicator 42) W5 HD AUDIO indicator 38) W6 MASTER VOLUME indicator W7 Display W8 Remote control sensor 3) W9
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    Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Display Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i u y qw e rt q Decoder indicators The indicator for the currently operating decoder lights. w Input audio signal indicators e Information display The
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    14) e VIDEO connectors 15) r PRE OUT connectors 11) t Analog audio connectors 14) y FM/AM antenna terminals 16) u Speaker terminals 11) i Power cord 16) o COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 14) Q0 Control Dock for iPod S-Video input connector 14) Q1 Control Dock for iPod DOCK CONTROL jack 14) 
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    AMP − AVR-590 and Tuner Q9 SLEEP TIMER button 44) DVD Player or CD player W0 Device select switch 34, 46) W1 MUTING button 37) Blu-ray disc player W2 Channel level adjustment button 45) W3 Master volume control buttons 34) W4 RETURN button 17) W5 DIMMER button 37) DEVICE iPod (DENON
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    completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise
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    Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Important Information Converting Input video signals for Output (Video Conversion Function) The AVR-590 is equipped with four types of video input connectors (HDMI, Component video, S-Video and
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    Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Installing/Setting the Speakers • The AVR-590 is compatible with various types of surround playback. • Decide on the surround modes to be played on the AVR-590 height speakers, connect a power amplifier to the AVR-590's SURR. BACK /
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    RL Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Installing/Setting the Speakers s S et the "Pre Assign" Mode According to the Speaker Layout. The signals output from the AVR-590's SURR. BACK / FRONT HEIGHT PRE OUT connectors can
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    Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-590, and be sure to
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    Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections The AVR-590 allows connection of inputs from up to 3 HDMI devices and output to 1 TV. DVD )%.* Player 065 Blu-ray )%.* Disc Player 065 SAT/CABLE )%.* Tuner 065 Monitor )%.* (TV
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    DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-590. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod's operating instructions. Control dock for iPod A"S4%D-3/N·oͨr ͸ A"S4%D-38W SAT/CABLE
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    to change the input signal to which the input source is assigned. "Assign" (vpage 31) NOTE To record video signals through the AVR-590, use the same type of video cable for connection between the AVR-590 and the player as the cable used for connection between the AVR-590 and the recorder. NOTE
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    Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Antenna terminals Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI connectors n Connection of
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    Settings 1-4 Manual EQ 1-5 RESTORER 1-6 Audio Delay 2. Information 2-1 Status Show information about receiver 2-2 Audio Input Signal settings, input signals, etc. 2-3 HDMI Information 2-4 Auto Surround Mode 2-5 Quick Select 2-6 Preset Channel 3. Auto Setup 3-1 Audyssey Auto Setup Makes
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    Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup e n Display when changing settings [ENT]:Select q 5-1-1.Input Assign HDMI Digi Comp DVD 1 1 HDP TV w2 01 SAT/CBL 3 C1 VCR/iPod displayed. w ENGLISH 18 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications
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    Results (Parameter Check) (vpage 23) Important Information Audyssey MultEQ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for your home theater. • When the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure is performed, the MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and
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    TV and subwoofer. Set the TV's input to the AVR-590. 3 Turn on the AVR-590's power. (vpage 16 "Turning the Power On") 4 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. The Audyssey Auto Setup screen appears automatically. NOTE • Do not hold the microphone
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    (Pre Assign) The signals output from the AVR-590's SURR. BACK / FRONT HEIGHT PRE OUT connectors can be switched to signals of the surround mode being used. 1 Press ui to select "Pre Assign". 2 Press o p to select Pre Assign Mode. 3-1.Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Please place microphone at ear height
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    . Turn the AVR-590 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning. • For instance, If the location or direction of a speaker is altered, the Audyssey Auto Setup should be performed again to ensure the correct EQ solution for the new room configuration. 12
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    Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup) Error Messages If the Audyssey Auto Setup one channel of the surround speakers was detected. · Sound was output from the R channel when only
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    Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) ENGLISH Use this procedure to change the Audyssey Auto Setup settings or to change the various audio, video and display settings. The set can be used
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    surround back speaker. Surround back audio is output from the SURR "None", sound may not Manual Setup the low frequency signal of all channels to the subwoofer signal and Reset all distance settings to factory default. • Yes : Reset to the defaults. • No : Do not reset to the defaults. 25 Remote
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    Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Channel Reset all channel level settings to factory default. Yes : Reset to the defaults. No : Do not reset or "No". ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting contents • A lways set the
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    is set to "ON". Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Power Off Control ON:Switched. The power of the AVR-590 OFF:Not switched. and external device turn off together. • Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device to check the settings
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    Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Making the audio settings (Audio Setup) Default settings are underlined. Make settings for audio playback. Setting items Setting contents Auto Surround Mode ON : Memorize settings. Most
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    / Satellite /VCR / DVR / iPod / V.AUX / LD / Movie (When "Operation" is selected to "Watch".) • CD / TUNER / iPod / MD / TAPE / MUSIC ( SETUP LOCKED!" is displayed if you attempt to operate related settings. ・RESTORER ・Dynamic Volume ・MultEQ ・Channel Level ・Dynamic EQ ・Audio Delay 29 Remote
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    Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Making the input settings (Input Setup) Make the settings related to the currently selected input source. Before displaying the menu screen, press to switch to the input source to be set. The
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    if "iPod Dock" is set to "Assign", if AVR-590 and control dock for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input source. 31 Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) : Decision the setting : Return to previous
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    Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making the input settings (Input Setup) Changing the Input Source's Input Mode and Decoding mode (Input Mode) Default settings are underlined. The selectable input modes depend on the
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    for input sources for which "Assign" is assigned at the "iPod Dock" (vpage 31) setting. Setting items Setting contents Repeat All : Repeat all songs. Make settings for repeat One : Repeat the current song. mode. OFF : Cancel repeat mode. Shuffle n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD
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    playback. q Set the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. w Assign the control dock for iPod's input (vpage 31). 3 Press source. and select the input If "TUNING PRESET" is selected for preset channel, press before turning . 4 Play the component connected to the AVR-590. Make the necessary
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    displayed can be set at menu "iPod Information" (vpage 29). Press uio p to return to the original screen. • Press and set the AVR-590's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source to one to which the menu "iPod dock" is not assigned before disconnecting the
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    Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Components Listening to Preset Stations 1 Press to select the memory block (A to G). 1 Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset. 2 Press 8). to select the desired preset channel tune it in manually. • When tuning in stations manually, press and
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    the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure or other settings. Switching the brightness of the display Press . Bright OFF Dim Dark Operations The selectable surround modes depend on the following: • Format of the audio signals being input • Number of channels of the audio signals being input • The
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    Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Displaying the currently playing surround mode n Surround playback of multichannel sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR-590 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio input
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    Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Selecting the Surround Mode r Stereo Playback This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. 1 Select the input for 4-channel playback (front
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    Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Center Image 0.0 ~ 1.0 (0.3) Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. Panorama ON : Set. Assign front L/R signal also
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    " " lights. • After running Audyssey Auto Setup, if the Speaker Configuration, Distance, Channel Level, and Crossover Frequency have changed without Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) : Decision the setting : Return
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    Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Dynamic EQ ON : Use Dynamic EQ function. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ function. the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is
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    / Decode Mode / HDMI Shows information about / Digital / Component / iPod Dock / Video Select / Source Level current settings. You can also display current status on the main unit's display each time you press . Audio Input Signal Surround Mode : The currently set surround mode is displayed
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    amp" in the TV audio output setup operation, you can switch the amp power on. n You can switch audio output devices with a TV operation n You can adjust AVR-590 volume in the TV volume adjustment operation n You can switch AVR-590 input source through linkage to TV input switching n When playing the
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    Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Adjust the volume of the different speakers You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. Adjust the volume of the
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    recorder : Video deck : Satellite or cable receiver TV 2 Press ~ and input the 3-digit number of the brand of the component to be preset. The numbers are shown in the Preset Code Table (vEnd of this manual). When registration is completed, "RC SETUP OK" appears on the display. b If
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    Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH TV Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player CD Player Operation mode setting Operation mode setting or ON/SOURCE TV/POWER 1 3 2 67 CHANNEL + - TV INPUT VOLUME df MUTE MENU uiop ENTER SETUP RETURN Default setting (Preset code
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    Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Digital Video Recorder / Video Deck Operating Registered Devices Satellite receiver/Cable TV Operation mode setting or ON/SOURCE 1 2 3 67 CHANNEL + - MENU uiop ENTER SETUP RETURN Default setting (Preset code) Special Remarks Power
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    Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Surround The AVR-590 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Dolby Surround DTS
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    account human perception and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level. ENGLISH Surround 50 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications
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    Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Surround HD 5CH/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL Front L/R S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Center D D A D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D A Channel
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    -HD "OFF". NOTE7 : "RESTORER" can be set for analog or PCM 48 k or 44.1 k input signals. Dynamic Volume (NOTE6) A A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S ( S A A A A A A A S S S S S S S ENGLISH Surround 52 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications
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    Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Surround Button Surround mode Note PCM ANALOG Linear Linear PCM PCM (multi ch) (2ch) STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS-HD MSTR A A A DTS-HD HI RES
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    Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting PCM (2ch) ENGLISH Surround DTS-HD DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Input signals DTS DTS ES DTS ES Assign" is set to "Normal". z4: If the surround back speaker setup is set to "None", then "5CH STEREO" is displayed. z5:
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    . • The AVR-590 amplifier circuit has • Switch off the power and please failed. contact the DENON service adviser. Set does not work • Batteries are worn. • Replace with new batteries. properly when • You are operating outside of the • Operate within the specified remote control specified
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    operating instructions. • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player is • Use a DTS-compatible player. not compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-590's "Decode Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to "PCM". mode. • The "Manual Setup" - "HDMI • Set to "AMP". Setup" - "HDMI Audio Out
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    's CEC the following operating. operations on a connected device, AVR-590 has the same operations. ⋅ Power ON/OFF ⋅ S witching audio output devices ⋅ A djust volume ⋅ S witch input source function is • Set "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" -- "HDMI Control" to "OFF". When you only want
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    Specifications n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated MHz - +1, -3 dB • Color component video connector Input / output level and impedance: Y ( 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10-15 W) Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 520 kHz ~ Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications
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    Casio Cathay CCE Celebrity Celera Celestial Centurion Changcheng Changfei  PRESET CODE 276 276 184, 272 301, 302 276 276 185, Dansai 276, 284, 316 Dawa 276, 284 Daytek Daytron Dayu Decca Dell Denon Denstar Denver Desmet Dewo Diamant Diamond Digatron Digiline Digital Life Digitor Dimensia Dixi
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    , 233, 182, 191, 210, 193, 239, 177, 268 345 011, 233 284 214, 272, 244, 284, 320, 193, 239, 240, 252, 251, 172 284 PRESET CODE 
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    Playsonic Polaroid Poppy Portland Powerpoint Precision Premier Price Club Prima Princeton Prism Profex Profi Profitronic 034, 044, 224, 282, 228, 229, 231  PRESET CODE Prosco Prosonic Protec Protech Proton Proview ProVision Pulsar Pye Pymi Q Qingdao Quadral Standard Standard Component Starlite
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    Blaupunkt Bush C Clatronic Creative D Daewoo Denon Dual E Emerson Entivo F Finlux Firstline Aiwa B Burmester Burmster C Carvery D Denon E Emerson F Fisher J JVC K 242 DEVICE SELECT : HDP Blu-Ray Disc Player D Denon H Hitachi I Integra J JVC L LG M ASA 042 Asha 087 Audio Dynamic 005, 085
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    078, 079 DEVICE SELECT : SAT/CBL Satellite Receiver A Alphastar C Chaparrali D DirecTV Dish Network System , 160, 162 Cable TV A ABC codes set upon shipment from the factory. *[ ] : Les codes préréglés diffèrent en fonctiom des livraison de l'usine. DEVICE SELECT : DVD DVD preset codes / Codes
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-590
Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
b
The illustrations used for explaining operations in this manual show the buttons of
the remote control unit.
The same operations can be performed using the buttons with the same names on
the main unit panel.
b
Les illustrations des boutons présentes dans ce manuel servent à expliquer le
fonctionnement de la télécommande.
Vous pouvez contrôler l’appareil à l’aide du bouton portant le même nom sur la
façade de l’appareil.