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TX-NR595 ≫ Instruction Manual Connections AV RECEIVER Table of contents ≫ TX-NR595 ≫ Instruction Manual Connections - Connecting Speakers ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting ≫ Appendix ≫ En Supplementary Information ≫ Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Table of contents Contents Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ What’s in the box 5 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room Additional Function (Firmware Update) 6 (Multi-zone Connection) 42 Update Information of the firmware 6 Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) 42 Operation of added new functions 6 Connecting ZONE B 43 Firmware Update Procedure 7 Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE B) 43 Part Names 10 Connecting Antennas 44 Front Panel 10 Network Connection 45 Display 12 Connecting the Power Cord 46 Rear Panel 13 Playback Remote Controller 16 AV Component Playback 48 Connections Basic Operations 48 ® Connecting speakers 18 BLUETOOTH Playback 49 Speaker Installation 19 Basic Operations 49 Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 25 Internet Radio 50 Speaker combinations 35 Playing Back 50 Connecting the TV 37 Spotify 52 To ARC TV 38 AirPlay® 53 To Non-ARC TV 39 Basic Operations 53 ® Connecting Playback Devices 40 DTS Play-Fi 54 Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Playing Back 54 Mounted 40 FlareConnectTM 55 Connecting an Audio Component 41 Playing Back 55 USB Storage Device 56 2 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Basic Operations 56 Multi-zone 74 Device and Supported Format 58 Playing Back 75 Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 59 ZONE B Playback 77 Windows Media® Player settings 59 Playing Back 77 Playing Back 60 Convenience functions 78 Supported Audio Formats 63 Adjusting the tone 78 Play Queue 64 Sleep Timer 79 Initial Setup 64 Listening Mode 80 Adding Play Queue Information 64 Selecting a Listening mode 80 Sort and Delete 65 Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 82 Playing Back 65 Listening Mode Effects 85 Amazon Music 66 Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 90 Registering this unit with Amazon Music 66 Setup Playing Amazon Music 66 Setup Menu 102 Connecting your Unit to a Sonos System 67 Menu list 102 Required Equipment 67 Menu operations 104 Connecting your Unit to Sonos Connect 67 1. Input/Output Assign 105 Setting up your Unit to work with the Sonos Connect 67 2. Speaker 108 Now the fun part - listening to Sonos on your Unit 68 3. Audio Adjust 113 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 69 4. Source 114 Tuning into a Radio Station 69 5. Hardware 116 Presetting a Radio Station 71 6. Multi Zone 122 Using RDS (Asian models) 73 7. Miscellaneous 122 3 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 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 Specifications 145 4 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ What’s in the box 1. Main unit (1) 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. 2 3 • Network services and content that can be used may no longer be available if new functions are added by updating firmware or the service providers terminate their services. Also, available services may differ depending on your area. • Details on the firmware update will be posted on our website and through other means at a later date. 4 5 • The illustrations in this manual use those of North American models unless otherwise mentioned. • Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice. 5 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Additional Function (Firmware Update) This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via network or USB port when the firmware 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 firmware may be switched to the updated one. In such a case, new functions may be added from the start. For how to confirm the latest firmware contents and the firmware version of your product, see the following section. Update Information of the firmware For the latest firmware contents and the firmware version, visit our company’s website. If the firmware version of your product differs from the latest one, it is recommended to update the firmware. To confirm the firmware 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) 6 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Firmware Update Procedure The update may take approx. 20 minutes to complete via network or via USB Update port. Existing settings are guaranteed in either updating method. 1. Press . When this unit is connected to the network, notifications of firmware updates may The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen. be displayed. To update the firmware, select "Update Now" with the cursors on the remote controller, and press the ENTER button. The unit automatically enters Setup standby mode after "Completed!" is displayed, and the update is completed. 1. Input/Output Assign 1. TV Out / OSD 2. Speaker 2. HDMI Input Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished 3. Audio Adjust 3. Digital Audio Input to you for use at your own risk. 4. Source 4. Analog Audio Input Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for 5. Hardware any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the 6. Multi Zone 7. Miscellaneous 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, 2. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" with the indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not cursors in order, then press ENTER. limited to, compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of present or prospective profits, loss of data, or for any other reason whatsoever. Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 1. Tuner Updating the Firmware via Network 2. Speaker 2. Remote ID • While updating the firmware, do not do the following: 3. Audio Adjust 3. Firmware Update 4. Source 4. Initial Setup – Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker 5. Hardware 5. Lock setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit 6. Multi Zone 6. Factory Reset such as turning the power off 7. Miscellaneous – 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 off the controller components (PC etc.) connected to the network. • If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while • Stop any playing Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content. until it starts up. • If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off. • If there is no updatable firmware, "Update via NET" cannot be selected. • If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off". 3. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update. – Press . Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then • During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program select "HDMI CEC" and select "Off". to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the * The descriptions may differ from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the and functions are the same. power is turned on again. • When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete. 7 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 4. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode. • Turn off control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network. The process is completed, and your firmware is updated to the latest version. • Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played. • Do not use on the remote controller. • If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off. • If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off". If an Error Message is Displayed – Press . Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. ("" select "HDMI CEC" and select "Off". represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and * Depending on the USB storage device or its content, long time may be required check. for loading, the content may not be loaded correctly, or power may not be supplied Error Code correctly. • -01, -10: * 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. LAN cable not found. Connect the LAN cable properly.
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