Denon AVR-591 User manual

AVR-591
AV Surround Receiver
New model information
Features
A/V Home Theater Receiver with 3D Video Connectivity
The AVR-591 is packed with exciting features that lets you experience superb surround sound. It's also equipped with the latest HDMI
1.4a technology, which for the rst time provides for 3D pass-through (Broadcast and Blu-ray) capability, delivering thrilling 3D high
denition viewing with 3D-compatible HDTVs. With 4 HDMI inputs, the AVR-591 also features upconversion of standard denition
signals to HDMI output, allowing a single cable run to the TV, minimizing costs and reducing system complexity. Equipped with the
latest high resolution audio decoders, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, the AVR-591 also features Dolby Pro Logic
IIz, which provides front height channels for a dramatically big front soundstage. The remote control features codes to control a wide
variety of other components, and the AVR-591 even provides an easy-to-use on-screen remote control setup guide.
New Features
• Featuring 3D pass-through technology (supports Broadcast and Blu-ray)
• Supports HDMI 1.4a with 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, “x.v.Color” ,
Auto Lipsync and HDMI control function
• 4 x HDMI in / 1 x HDMI out (Repeater)
• Newly developed pre-memory remote control handset with Glo-Key buttons
• Remote Setup Guidance via On-Screen Display
One-cable HD solution
• Supports HDMI 1.4a with Audio Return Channel
• All sources are up-converted to HDMI; allows a single cable run to the TV
• 4 x HDMI in / 1 x HDMI out with On-Screen Display
State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality
• Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (120 W x 5 ch)
• Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback
• High denition audio support, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing
• All sources are up-converted to HDMI
Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
•Dock connectivity for iPod®and network streaming
Ease-of-Use
• On-Screen Display
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for real-time volume adjustment
• Audyssey MultEQ and Auto Setup
- Tower type microphone included for more accurate measuring
- Up to six measurement points
- High level resolution lters for satellite speakers
and also subwoofer
Others
• Lower power consumption at stand-by 0.1 W (Standby)

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
17780410 A
*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.
*Power Amp Assign function, for versatility in using the AVR-591 for different
purposes
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 kΩ/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)
120 W + 120 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)
120 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
120 W + 120 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) General
Power supply AC 120 V , 60 Hz
Power consumption 360 W (Standby 0.1 W)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 15”
434 x 171 x 381 mm
Weight 20 lbs 4.5 oz, 9.2 kg
Ports
In HDMI x 4
Component x 1
S-Video x 1
Composite (Video) x 3
Analog Audio (Tuner included) x 5
Digital Optical x 1
Digital Coaxial x 1
Out HDMI Monitor x 1
Composite Monitor x 1
Audio Preout
(Front hight L/R /Surround Back 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
State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for
Maximizing Content Quality
• Fully discrete, identical quality and power
for all 5 channels (120 W x 5 ch)
To faithfully reproduce the original surround sound, each of
the AVR-591’s 5 channels is equipped with the same power
amp of equal power. Since these power amps also use
discrete circuits congured with parts strictly selected for their
contribution to high sound quality, rather than with low-cost
integrated circuits (ICs), the surround sound playback is of
impeccably high quality.
• Featuring 3D pass-through technology
By connecting a 3D-compliant Blue-ray disc player and
3D-compliant TV to the AVR-591, you will have a 3D home
theatre where you can enjoy high-denition sound and video
on a level you’ve never experienced before.
• Supports HDMI 1.4a with 3D, Audio Return
Channel, Deep Color, “x.v.Color” , Auto Lipsync
and HDMI control function
When you connect the AVR-591 to a TV with a single HDMI
cable, it supports Audio Return Channel (ARC)(*1) that can play
back the TV audio in surround sound. Until now, if you wanted
to enjoy surround sound from a TV, you needed to use an
optical digital cable or coaxial digital cable to bring sound from
the TV to the A/V receiver. The AVR-591’s ARC feature, how-
ever, helps you keep cable connections neat and out of the
way as you build your home theatre.
*1: The TV must also support ARC.
• High-denition audio support
The AVR-591 has a decoder that supports Dolby TrueHD and
DTS-HD Master Audio, the high resolution audio formats
found on many Blu-ray titles.
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz
To let you enjoy an even richersurround sound experi-
ence, the AVR-591 is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic IIz
processor. By adding a separate 2-channel power amp to the
AVR-591’s pre-out port and connecting a pair of Front Height
speakers, you will be able to enjoy surround sound in the
vertical as well as horizontal direction.
• 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, em-
bodying concepts for thorough vibration resistance
Vibration-resistant construction has been reviewed to thor-
oughly suppress the adverse inuences 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
proximity to each other serves to suppress mutual vibration
with the power transformers and other sources of vibration.
• Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance digital music
les with portable music players
Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
• 4 x HDMI in / 1 x HDMI out (Repeater)
The AVR-591 provides 4 HDMI inputs that let you simultaneously
connect a variety of HDMI-equipped devices such as a game
console and HD video camera as well as Blu-ray disc player.
•Dock connectivity for iPod and network streaming
Network music can be enjoyed via the Denon Networked Con-
trol Dock. (Requires optional ASD-51W or ASD-51N)
Ease-of-use
• On-Screen Display
With the AVR-591’s on-screen display, you can easily make
settings for your home theatre system while viewing menus on
the TV screen. You can check the status of each setting, such
as the volume level when you’re adjusting the volume, or the
name of the input source when switching input sources.
• Newly developed pre-memory remote control hand-
set with Glo-Key buttons
• Remote Setup Guidance via On-Screen display
• Three Quick Select buttons
• Auto surround mode
• Sleep timer function
• Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 mSec)
• Muting level settings (Full/-40dB/-20dB)
• Audio level memory, capable of correcting differ-
ent signal levels for each input device
• Variable subwoofer crossover switching