Onkyo TX-NR595 User manual

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AV RECEIVER
Instruction Manual
TX-NR595
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Table of contents ≫
Connections ≫
- Connecting Speakers ≫
Playback ≫
Setup ≫
Troubleshooting ≫
Appendix ≫
Supplementary Information ≫

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Table of contents
What’s in the box 5
Additional Function (Firmware Update) 6
Update Information of the rmware 6
Operation of added new functions 6
Firmware Update Procedure 7
Part Names 10
Front Panel 10
Display 12
Rear Panel 13
Remote Controller 16
Connections
Connecting speakers 18
Speaker Installation 19
Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 25
Speaker combinations 35
Connecting the TV 37
To ARC TV 38
To Non-ARC TV 39
Connecting Playback Devices 40
Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack
Mounted 40
Connecting an Audio Component 41
Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room
(Multi-zone Connection) 42
Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) 42
Connecting ZONE B 43
Connecting a Pre-main Amplier (ZONE B) 43
Connecting Antennas 44
Network Connection 45
Connecting the Power Cord 46
Playback
AV Component Playback 48
Basic Operations 48
BLUETOOTH®Playback 49
Basic Operations 49
Internet Radio 50
Playing Back 50
Spotify 52
AirPlay® 53
Basic Operations 53
DTS Play-Fi® 54
Playing Back 54
FlareConnectTM 55
Playing Back 55
USB Storage Device 56

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Basic Operations 56
Device and Supported Format 58
Playing back les on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 59
Windows Media®Player settings 59
Playing Back 60
Supported Audio Formats 63
Play Queue 64
Initial Setup 64
Adding Play Queue Information 64
Sort and Delete 65
Playing Back 65
Amazon Music 66
Registering this unit with Amazon Music 66
Playing Amazon Music 66
Connecting your Unit to a Sonos System 67
Required Equipment 67
Connecting your Unit to Sonos Connect 67
Setting up your Unit to work with the Sonos Connect 67
Now the fun part - listening to Sonos on your Unit 68
Listening To the AM/FM Radio 69
Tuning into a Radio Station 69
Presetting a Radio Station 71
Using RDS (Asian models) 73
Multi-zone 74
Playing Back 75
ZONE B Playback 77
Playing Back 77
Convenience functions 78
Adjusting the tone 78
Sleep Timer 79
Listening Mode 80
Selecting a Listening mode 80
Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 82
Listening Mode E󰀨ects 85
Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 90
Setup
Setup Menu 102
Menu list 102
Menu operations 104
1. Input/Output Assign 105
2. Speaker 108
3. Audio Adjust 113
4. Source 114
5. Hardware 116
6. Multi Zone 122
7. Miscellaneous 122

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Quick Menu 124
Menu operations 124
Web Setup 126
Menu operations 126
Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 127
Operations 127
Troubleshooting
When the unit is operating erratically 131
Troubleshooting 133
Appendix
Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State 142
About HDMI 143
General Specications 145

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What’s in the box
1. Main unit (1)
2. Remote controller (RC-972R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2)
3. Speaker setup microphone (1)
• Used during Initial Setup.
4. Indoor FM antenna (1)
5. AM loop antenna (1)
• Quick Start Guide (1)
* This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an
accessory.
• Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω.
• The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are
completed.
• We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection
with equipment manufactured by other companies.
• Network services and content that can be used may no longer be available
if new functions are added by updating rmware or the service providers
terminate their services. Also, available services may di󰀨er depending on your
area.
• Details on the rmware update will be posted on our website and through
other means at a later date.
• The illustrations in this manual use those of North American models unless
otherwise mentioned.
• Specications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
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Additional Function (Firmware Update)
This unit is equipped with a function to update the rmware via network or USB port when the rmware update is announced after purchase. This enables various
functions to be added and operations to be improved.
Depending on the manufacturing timing of the product, the rmware may be switched to the updated one. In such a case, new functions may be added from the start.
For how to conrm the latest rmware contents and the rmware version of your product, see the following section.
Update Information of the rmware
For the latest rmware contents and the rmware version, visit our company’s website. If the rmware version of your product di󰀨ers from the latest one, it is
recommended to update the rmware.
To conrm the rmware version of your product, press the button on the remote controller, and refer to "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Version" ( p123).
Operation of added new functions
If functions are added or changed from contents described in the Instruction Manual, see the following reference.
Supplementary Information ≫
❏Firmware Update Procedure ( p7)

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Firmware Update Procedure
The update may take approx. 20 minutes to complete via network or via USB
port. Existing settings are guaranteed in either updating method.
When this unit is connected to the network, notications of rmware updates may
be displayed. To update the rmware, select "Update Now" with the cursors on
the remote controller, and press the ENTER button. The unit automatically enters
standby mode after "Completed!" is displayed, and the update is completed.
Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished
to you for use at your own risk.
Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for
any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the
accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether
arising in tort or contract.
In no event will our company be liable to you or any third party for any special,
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not
limited to, compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of
present or prospective prots, loss of data, or for any other reason whatsoever.
Updating the Firmware via Network
• While updating the rmware, do not do the following:
– Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker
setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit
such as turning the power o󰀨
– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications
• Check that the unit is turned on, and the connection to the Internet is secured.
• Turn o󰀨 the controller components (PC etc.) connected to the network.
• Stop any playing Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content.
• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it o󰀨.
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "O󰀨".
– Press . Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then
select "HDMI CEC" and select "O󰀨".
* The descriptions may di󰀨er from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations
and functions are the same.
Update
1. Press .
The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.
Setup
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source
5. Hardware
6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous
1. TV Out / OSD
2. HDMI Input
3. Digital Audio Input
4. Analog Audio Input
2. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" with the
cursors in order, then press ENTER.
Setup
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source
5. Hardware
6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous
1. Tuner
2. Remote ID
3. Firmware Update
4. Initial Setup
5. Lock
6. Factory Reset
• If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while
until it starts up.
• If there is no updatable rmware, "Update via NET" cannot be selected.
3. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.
• During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program
to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the
unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the
power is turned on again.
• When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete.

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4. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.
The process is completed, and your rmware is updated to the latest version.
• Do not use on the remote controller.
If an Error Message is Displayed
If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""
represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and
check.
Error Code
• -01, -10:
LAN cable not found. Connect the LAN cable properly.
• -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -11, -13, -14, -16, -17, -18, -20,
-21:
Internet connection error. Check the following:
– Whether the router is turned on
– Whether this unit and the router are connected via the network
Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the router. This may solve
the problem. If you are still unable to connect to the Internet, the DNS server
or proxy server may be temporarily down. Check the server operation status
with your Internet service provider.
• Others:
After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the
operation from the beginning.
Updating via USB
• While updating the rmware, do not do the following:
– Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker
setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit
such as turning the power o󰀨
– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications
• Prepare a 256 MB or larger USB storage device. The format of USB storage
devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 le system format.
– Media inserted into a USB card reader may not be used for this function.
– USB storage devices equipped with the security function are not supported.
– USB hubs and USB devices equipped with the hub function are not
supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.
• Delete any data stored on the USB storage device.
• Turn o󰀨 control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network.
• Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played.
• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it o󰀨.
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "O󰀨".
– Press . Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then
select "HDMI CEC" and select "O󰀨".
* Depending on the USB storage device or its content, long time may be required
for loading, the content may not be loaded correctly, or power may not be supplied
correctly.
* Our company will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of data, or storage
failure arising from the use of the USB storage device. Please note this in advance.
* The descriptions may di󰀨er from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations
and functions are the same.
Update
1. Connect the USB storage device to your PC.
2. Download the rmware le from our company's website to your PC and unzip.
Firmware les are named as below.
ONKAVR_R.zip
Unzip the le on your PC. The number of unzipped les and folders varies
depending on the model.
3. Copy all unzipped les and folders to the root folder of the USB storage
device.
• Make sure to copy the unzipped les.
4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit.
• If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC
adapter, and use it with a household outlet.
• If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated
as an independent device.

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5. Press .
The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.
Setup
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source
5. Hardware
6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous
1. TV Out / OSD
2. HDMI Input
3. Digital Audio Input
4. Analog Audio Input
6. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the
cursors in order, then press ENTER.
Setup
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source
5. Hardware
6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous
1. Tuner
2. Remote ID
3. Firmware Update
4. Initial Setup
5. Lock
6. Factory Reset
• If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while
until it starts up.
• If there is no updatable rmware, "Update via USB" cannot be selected.
7. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.
• During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program
to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the
unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the
power is turned on again.
• During the update, do not turn the power o󰀨, or disconnect or reconnect the
USB storage device.
• When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete.
8. Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit.
9. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.
The process is completed, and your rmware is updated to the latest version.
• Do not use on the remote controller.
If an Error Message is Displayed
If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""
represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and
check.
Error Code
• -01, -10:
The USB storage device cannot be recognized. Check if the USB storage
device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit.
Connect the USB storage device to an external power source if it has its own
power supply.
• -05, -13, -20, -21:
The rmware le is not present in the root folder of the USB storage device, or
the rmware le is for another model. Retry from the download of the rmware
le.
• Others:
After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the
operation from the beginning.

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❏For details, see ( p11)

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1. ON/STANDBY button
2. MUSIC OPTIMIZER button/indicator (North American models): Turns on/o󰀨
the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the compressed
audio.
PURE AUDIO button/indicator (Asian models): Switches to the Pure Audio
mode. ( p88)
3. HYBRID STANDBY indicator: Lights up when any of the following functions is
working or enabled in standby state of this unit. When this indicator is lighting,
the power consumption in standby state increases, however, the increase in
power consumption is minimized by entering the HYBRID STANDBY mode
where only the essential circuits operate.
– HDMI CEC ( p116)
– HDMI Standby Through ( p116)
– USB Power Out at Standby ( p120)
– Network Standby ( p120)
– Bluetooth Wakeup ( p120)
4. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.
• The reception range of the remote controller is within a distance of approx.
16´/5 m, and an angle of 20° in vertical direction and 30° to right and left.
5. ZONE 2 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p75)
6. OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function o󰀨. ( p75)
7. QUICK MENU button: Pressing this button during playback can make settings
such as "Tone" and "Level" quickly on the TV screen while playing. ( p124)
8. Display ( p12)
9. SETUP button: You can display advanced setting items on the TV and the
display to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p102)
10. Cursor buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER button: Select an item with the
cursors, and press ENTER to conrm your selection. When using TUNER, use
them to tune in to stations. ( p69)
11. RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting.
12. MASTER VOLUME
13. Press the LISTENING MODE button (above) to select a category from "Movie/
TV", "Music" and "Game", and then turn the LISTENING MODE dial (below) to
change the listening mode. ( p80)
14. Adjusts the sound quality. Press the TONE button (above) to select an item
to adjust from "Bass", "Vocal" and "Treble", and turn the TONE dial (below) to
adjust. ( p78)
15. PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a standard plug (ø1/4"/6.3 mm).
16. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.
17. SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( p128)
18. AUX INPUT jack: Connect a mobile music player, etc. using a stereo mini plug
cable (ø1/8″/3.5 mm).

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Display
1. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the
selected listening mode.
2. Lights in the following conditions.
: Headphones are connected.
Z2: ZONE 2 is on.
: Connected by BLUETOOTH.
: Connected by Wi-Fi.
NET: Lights when connected to the network with the "NET" input selector. It
will blink if incorrectly connected to the network.
USB: Lights when the "NET" input selector is selected, a USB device is
connected and the USB input is selected. It will blink if the USB device is not
properly connected.
HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected.
DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input is selected.
A: Outputs audio only to ZONE A.
B: Outputs audio only to ZONE B.
AB: Outputs audio to both ZONE A and ZONE B.
3. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening
mode.
4. Lights in the following conditions.
RDS (Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting.
TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio.
FM ST: Receiving FM stereo.
SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( p119)
AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( p120)
5. Blinks when muting is on.
6. Displays various information of the input signals.
7. This may light when operating with the "NET" input selector.
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Rear Panel
(North American models)
180°
90°
❏For details, see ( p15)

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180°
90°
❏For details, see ( p15)

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1. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio
signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.
2. TUNER AM/FM terminal: Connect the supplied antennas.
3. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play music les. ( p56) You
can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB cable.
4. Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH-
enabled device. Adjust the angles according to the connection status.
5. ETHERNET port: Connect to the network with a LAN cable.
6. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI
cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector.
7. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable
connected to an AV component.
8. Power cord
9. GND terminal: Connect the ground wire of the turntable.
10. AUDIO IN jacks: Input AV component audio signals with an analog audio
cable.
11. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (North
American models support banana plugs. Use a plug 4 mm in diameter. Y plug
connection is not supported.)
12. ZONE B LINE OUT jacks: Connect to a pre-main amplier with an analog
audio cable, and simultaneously output audio of the same source as that of
the speakers (ZONE A) connected to this unit.
13. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks: Connect a powered subwoofer with a
subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same
signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.

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Remote Controller
1. ON/STANDBY button
2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.
3. Play buttons: Used for playback operations for the Music Server ( p59)
or USB device ( p56). If the unit is switched to "CEC MODE" using
"19. MODE button" , an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component can be
operated. (Depending on the device, operation may not be possible.)
4. Q (QUICK MENU) button: Pressing this button during playback can make settings
such as "Tone" and "Level" quickly on the TV screen while playing. ( p124)
5. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select an item with the cursors, and press
ENTER to conrm your selection. Pressing / can switch the screen when a
music folder list or le list is not displayed on one screen on the TV.
6. button: Display advanced setting items on the TV or the display to have a
more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p102)
7. TONE button: Adjusts the sound quality. ( p78)
8. LISTENING MODE button: Select a listening mode ( p80).
9. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the display with three levels. It
cannot be turned o󰀨 completely.
10. ZONE 2 SHIFT button: Control the multi-zone function ( p74). (The ZONE
3 SHIFT button cannot be used with this unit.)
11. SLEEP button: Set the sleep timer. Select the time from "30 min", "60 min" and
"90 min". ( p79)
12. HDMI MAIN/SUB button: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals
from "MAIN", "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".
13. button: Switches the information on the display and is used to operate RDS
( p73). Also, when the "BLUETOOTH" input selector is selected, pressing
and holding this button for 5 seconds or more will switch to the pairing mode.
14. button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting.
15. button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press the button again to cancel muting.
16. VOLUME buttons
17. CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have entered when entering text on
the TV screen.
18. MEMORY button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( p71)
19. MODE button: Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning for
AM/FM stations ( p69). Also, when an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV
component is connected to this unit, you can switch "3. Play buttons" between
"CEC MODE" and "RCV MODE" (normal mode).
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Connecting speakers 18
Connecting the TV 37
Connecting Playback Devices 40
Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room
(Multi-zone Connection) 42
Connecting ZONE B 43
Connecting Antennas 44
Network Connection 45
Connecting the Power Cord 46

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Speakers
Connecting speakers
You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following ow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your
speakers and usage environment. You can check the connection method and default settings.
Yes No
Use height speakers?
• 5.1.2 Channel System ( p33)
• 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p34)
• 5.1 Channel System ( p27)
• 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p28, 29)
• 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)
( p30)
• 7.1 Channel System ( p31)
• 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p32)

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Speaker Installation
5.1 Channel System
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b
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a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°
This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo
sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such
as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound eld. Powered
subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound eld.
The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround
speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker
should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered
subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural
sound even when playing music sources.
1,2 Front Speakers
3 Center Speaker
4,5 Surround Speakers
6 Powered Subwoofer
❏Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening
Modes ( p82)

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7.1 Channel System
a
b
c
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a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150°
This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System
( p19) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the
front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the
screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound
eld. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich
sound eld. Surround back speakers improves the sense of envelopment and
connectivity of sound in the back sound eld, and provides a more real sound
eld.
The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround
speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker
should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered
subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural
sound even when playing music sources. The surround back speakers should be
positioned at ear height.
• If surround back speakers are installed, be sure to install surround speakers
as well.
1,2 Front Speakers
3 Center Speaker
4,5 Surround Speakers
6 Powered Subwoofer
7,8 Surround Back Speakers
❏Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening
Modes ( p82)