Denon AVR-590 User manual

AVR-590
AV Surround Recceiver
New model information
New Features
• 3 x HDMI in / 1 x HDMI out (Repeater)
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing
• Sleep timer function
State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality
• Identical quality and power for all 5 channels, 75 W x 5ch (8 ohms)
• Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback
• Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance digital music les
• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoders
Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
• Audio/video playback and control for iPod®with
optional dock (ASD-11R/3N/3W)
Ease-of-Use
• On-Screen Display via HDMI
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for real-time automatic volume adjustment
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ automatically tunes the frequency response and
surround volume levels on a moment by moment basis
• Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ room acoustic correction system
• Three Quick Select Buttons
• Pre-memory remote control unit
Features
A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
and 1080p HD Video to enhance your level of entertainment pleasure.
The AVR-590 is a versatile A/V surround receiver with a 5.1-channel surround amp that supports Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Au-
dio decoding. Of course, the AVR-590 is fully equipped with Denon’s own proven features for high-quality sound, such as Compressed
Audio Restorer, Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, and Minimum Signal Paths. It even supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz, a technology that
adds a vertical dimension at the front for a more exciting surround sound experience. Last but not least, the high-performance AVR-
590 includes Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume for optimum tonal balance, with no volume jumps due to commercial interruptions.

Denon Brand Company
D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi,
Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan
www.denon.com
Denon Electronics (USA), LLC.
100 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 USA
TEL: [phone] usa.denon.com
Denon Canada Inc.
505 Apple Creek Blvd, Unit 5, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5B1
TEL: [phone] ca.denon.com
17580509 A
State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for
Maximizing Content Quality
• Robust power source for each block,
for stable supply of current
To produce a clear, stable power circuit that prevents unwanted
noise from affecting the sound, the AVR-590 has a dedicated
CPU transformer that is separate from the audio and video
circuitry. The AVR-590 is endowed with a powerful rectifier
circuit with 6,000 F block capacitors and a bridge diode of 8A
capacity, surpassing typical models in this price range, to supply
stable current with negligible noise.
• Analog to HDMI up-conversion
Analog video input signals (composite, S-video, component) are
converted to digital video signals and transmitted to the HDMI
output port. Digital video signals are sent to the HDMI output
even when multiple HDMI devices such as a video camera or a
game console are connected to the AVR-590. One HDMI cable is all
that’s needed to connect the AVR-590 to a TV (monitor). You can
also use the On-Screen Display to check the AVR-590’s status.
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing(*1)
Dolby Pro Logic IIz introduces a new dimension to home
theater entertainment through the addition of a pair of front
height channels. Compatible with stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 content,
Dolby Pro Logic IIz provides enhanced spaciousness, depth
and dimension to movies, concert video and video game
playback while maintaining the full integrity of the source mix.
(*1) Dolby Pro Logic IIz playback requires a separate 2-channel power amplier.
• Minimum Signal Path for clear audio and video signal
The “simple and straight” design concept has been thoroughly
implemented in the signal paths to contribute to immaculately
clean audio and video playback. Signal paths are as short as
possible to keep signal degradation in the audio and video
circuitry to an absolute minimum.
• Direct Mechanical Ground Construction,
embodying concepts for thorough vibration
resistance
Vibration-resistant construction has been reviewed to
thoroughly suppress the adverse influences of vibration on
sound quality. The power transformers, a source of vibration,
have been securely mounted on the highly rigid bottom chassis.
Direct mounting of cast-iron feet to the radiator in near prox-
imity to each other serves to suppress mutual vibration with
the power transformers and other sources of vibration.
• Digital /analog separate transformer windings
• Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance
digital music les
Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
• Audio/video playback and control
for iPod with optional dock (ASD-11R)
Ease-of-use
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume,
for real-time volume adjustment
Audyssey Dynamic Volume constantly monitors the sound
sources and adjusts the volume to the optimum level for the
particular source being heard without sacricing dynamic range.
The AVR-590 is also equipped with Audyssey MultEQ which
measures the acoustic characteristics of the room to obtain the
optimum acoustic effects, and Dynamic EQ which reproduces
the high and low range with the optimum acoustic eect during
low volume levels. Dynamic Volume combines these two func-
tions to eliminate annoying jumps in volume.
• Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ
- Tower type microphone for more accurate measuring
- Up to six measurement points
- High level resolution lters for satellite speakers
and subwoofer
• Auto surround mode
• Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 mSec)
• Muting level settings (Full/-40dB/-20dB)
• Audio level memory, capable of correcting
dierent signal levels for each input device
• Variable subwoofer crossover switching
*Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
*“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
*DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD
and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
*HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
*Audyssey MultEQ®is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ™is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
*iPod®is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Main Specications
Power amplier section Preamplier section
Rated output
*THD gures are power amp stage values. Input sensitivity/impedance 200 mV / 47 k/kohms
Front L/R 75 W + 75 W Frequency response
10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) S/N Ratio 98 dB (IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode)
110 W + 110 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FM section
Center 75 W Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) Usable sensitivity 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
110 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) AM section
Surround L/R 75 W + 75 W Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) Usable sensitivity 18 µV
110 W + 110 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) General
Power supply AC 120V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 4.3 A (Standby 0.3 W)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 14-27/32”
434 x 171 x 378 mm
Weight 20 lbs 8 oz, 9.3 kg
Ports
In HDMI x 3
Component x 2
S-Video x 1
Composite (Video) x 4
Analog Audio (Tuner included) x 6
Digital Optical x 2
Digital Coaxial x 1
Out HDMI Monitor x 1
Component Monitor x 1
Composite Monitor (Monitor / DVR) x 2
Analog Audio REC x 2
Audio Preout (Front hight L/R, SW) x 2
Phones x 1
Other Microphone Port x 1
Dock Control Port x 1
FM Tuner Antenna x 1
AM Tuner Antenna x 1