Denon AVR-590 User Manual

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In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the
AVR-590 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio input
signal and automatically operates the appropriate decoder for
surround sound.
Input signal Display
Dolby
Digital
Dolby Digital
(other than 2ch)/
Dolby Digital EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgz
Dolby Digital Plus
(z1)
DOLBY DIGITAL++PLgx C
DOLBY DIGITAL++PLgx M
DOLBY DIGITAL++PLgz
Dolby TrueHD (z1)
DOLBY TrueHD
DOLBY HD+EX
DOLBY HD+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY HD+PLgx MUSIC
DOLBY HD+PLgz
DTS
DTS (5.1ch)/
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 /
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 /
DTS 96/24
DTS SURROUND
DTS+PLgx CINEMA
DTS+PLgx MUSIC
DTS+PLgz
DTS+NEO:6
DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z2)
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z3)
DTS 96/24 (z4)
DTS-HD (z1)
DTS-HD HI RES
DTS-HD MSTR
DTS-HD+NEO:6
DTS-HD+PLgx CINEMA
DTS-HD+PLgx MUSIC
DTS-HD+PLgz
PCM
PCM
(multi ch)
MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI IN+PLgz
MULTI CH IN 7.1
z1：When a signal is input, the HD AUDIO indicator lights.
z2：This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”
and the AVR-590’s “AFDM” setting (vpage 40) is set to “ON”.
z3：This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete
6.1”.
z4：This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.
Displaying the currently playing surround mode
nSurround playback of multichannel sources
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
Selecting the Surround Mode
w Playing in a DENON original surround
mode
Depending on the program source being played, it may not be possible
to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try other modes
to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes.
NOTE
When the input signal is DOLBY TrueHD, DOLBY DIGITAL Plus, DTSHD
you cannot select DENON original surround mode.
The desired mode according to the program source and viewing
situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround
modes.
1
Select the input source by pressing
and play the source (vpage
34).
2
Press to select the Surround
mode.
5CH/7CH STEREO
： This mode is for enjoying
stereo sound from all
speakers.
ROCK ARENA
： This mode is for enjoying
the atmosphere of a live
concert in an arena.
JAZZ CLUB
： This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a
live concert in a jazz club.
MONO MOVIE
： This mode is for playing monaural movie
sources with surround sound.
z1
VIDEO GAME
： This mode is suited for achieving surround
sound with video games.
MATRIX
： This mode lets you add a sense of expansion
to stereo music sources.
VIRTUAL
： This mode is for enjoying surround effects
using only the front speakers or headphones.
z1： When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO
MOVIE mode, the sound will be off balance with a single
channel (left or right), so input to both channels.
e Direct Playback
In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for
high quality sound.
The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.
1
Select the input source by pressing
and play the source (vpage
34).
2
Press to select the “DIRECT”.
Displaying the currently playing surround mode
Input signal Display
Analog signal /
PCM (2ch) /
Dolby Digital source /
DTS source /
Other 2-channel digital signals
DIRECT
PCM (multi ch)
MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC
M DIRECT + PLgz
M DIRECT 7.1
Playback

Denon AVR-590 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	5.1
HDMI Inputs	3
HDMI Outputs	1
Response Bandwidth	10 Hz - 100 kHz
Signal-To-Noise Ratio	98 dB
THD	0.08%
Input Impedance	47 kOhm
Input Sensitivity	200 mV
Tuner Type	Digital
Tuner Bands	AM/FM
Preset Station Qty	56
Surround System Class	5.1 channel
HDMI Switching	Yes
Width	434 mm
Frequency Response	10 Hz - 100 kHz
Dolby Technologies	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS Technologies	DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6
Audio D/A Converter	24-bit / 192kHz
Tuner Frequency Range	FM: 87.5-108 MHz, AM: 522-1611 kHz