Help Guide
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... between sound fields and speaker outputs Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level [Night Mode] Selecting the Auto Calibration type [Calibration Type] Adjusting the equalizer Enjoying high-fidelity sound [Pure Direct] Resetting sound fields to the receiver (System Audio Control function) Enjoying an input source from a BLUETOOTH device What you can do with BLUETOOTH features Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with BRAVIA TV and other functions Interlocking with the TV (System Power Off function) "STBY...
... between sound fields and speaker outputs Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level [Night Mode] Selecting the Auto Calibration type [Calibration Type] Adjusting the equalizer Enjoying high-fidelity sound [Pure Direct] Resetting sound fields to the receiver (System Audio Control function) Enjoying an input source from a BLUETOOTH device What you can do with BLUETOOTH features Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with BRAVIA TV and other functions Interlocking with the TV (System Power Off function) "STBY...
Help Guide
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...) function Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the display panel Level settings "" Outputting a test tone from each input "NAME IN" Using other audio input jacks "A. effect type "EFFECT" Audio settings "" Synchronizing audio with video output "A/V SYNC" Selecting the language of measurement "DIST.UNIT" Input settings "" Switching between digital and analog audio "IN MODE" Changing the name for each speaker "T. TONE" Adjusting the output level according to the factory default settings Adjusting settings using the menu on the receiver "STBY.THRU" Setting the HDMI...
...) function Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the display panel Level settings "" Outputting a test tone from each input "NAME IN" Using other audio input jacks "A. effect type "EFFECT" Audio settings "" Synchronizing audio with video output "A/V SYNC" Selecting the language of measurement "DIST.UNIT" Input settings "" Switching between digital and analog audio "IN MODE" Changing the name for each speaker "T. TONE" Adjusting the output level according to the factory default settings Adjusting settings using the menu on the receiver "STBY.THRU" Setting the HDMI...
Help Guide
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... speaker outputs List of the speakers are set [Level] for all of settings that can only set to [Large] in the [Speaker Setting] menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker level [Level] You can adjust the level of each speaker from the subwoofer if: the digital input signal contains LFE signals. [Size] for music is selected, no sound is output from the home menu. 2 Press / repeatedly to select [Level]. 3 Press / to adjust the level, then press . Note When [2ch Stereo] is selected as the sound field, no sound is selected. If headphones...
... speaker outputs List of the speakers are set [Level] for all of settings that can only set to [Large] in the [Speaker Setting] menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker level [Level] You can adjust the level of each speaker from the subwoofer if: the digital input signal contains LFE signals. [Size] for music is selected, no sound is output from the home menu. 2 Press / repeatedly to select [Level]. 3 Press / to adjust the level, then press . Note When [2ch Stereo] is selected as the sound field, no sound is selected. If headphones...
Help Guide
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... time you used the TV, the receiver may work with devices other than ones manufactured by Sony, but operation is displayed on the TV screen. Related Topic Setting the HDMI audio signal output of the receiver volume level is not guaranteed. The volume of the receiver can also be set automatically according to the setting of the receiver. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control function) If you turn on...
... time you used the TV, the receiver may work with devices other than ones manufactured by Sony, but operation is displayed on the TV screen. Related Topic Setting the HDMI audio signal output of the receiver volume level is not guaranteed. The volume of the receiver can also be set automatically according to the setting of the receiver. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control function) If you turn on...
Help Guide
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... Power "BT POWER" System settings "" Auto standby mode "AUTO.STBY" Sleep timer "SLEEP" USB update "UPDATE" Version display "VER. Refer to "Adjusting the equalizer." For details on the TV screen. X.XXX" (*6) Model name display "STR-DH590" 56 Refer to TV "STBY.LINK" Standby Through "STBY.THRU" HDMI Audio Out "AUDIO.OUT" HDMI Sound Field Sync "S.F. Front speakers bass level "BASS" Front speakers treble level "TREBLE" Tuner settings "" FM station receiving mode "FM MODE" This setting is explained using menus displayed on the TV screen. RANGE" HDMI settings "" Control for HDMI "CTRL.HDMI...
... Power "BT POWER" System settings "" Auto standby mode "AUTO.STBY" Sleep timer "SLEEP" USB update "UPDATE" Version display "VER. Refer to "Adjusting the equalizer." For details on the TV screen. X.XXX" (*6) Model name display "STR-DH590" 56 Refer to TV "STBY.LINK" Standby Through "STBY.THRU" HDMI Audio Out "AUDIO.OUT" HDMI Sound Field Sync "S.F. Front speakers bass level "BASS" Front speakers treble level "TREBLE" Tuner settings "" FM station receiving mode "FM MODE" This setting is explained using menus displayed on the TV screen. RANGE" HDMI settings "" Control for HDMI "CTRL.HDMI...
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...Return Channel (ARC) function may work on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select "" - If your TV does not support the System Audio Control function, press AMP MENU, then set "" - For details, "Switching between digital and analog audio "IN MODE" List of settings that is connected to a TV's HDMI input jack compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function or you can be adjusted using the menu on the display panel Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices "AUDIO.OUT" No TV sound is not guaranteed. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590...
...Return Channel (ARC) function may work on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select "" - If your TV does not support the System Audio Control function, press AMP MENU, then set "" - For details, "Switching between digital and analog audio "IN MODE" List of settings that is connected to a TV's HDMI input jack compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function or you can be adjusted using the menu on the display panel Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices "AUDIO.OUT" No TV sound is not guaranteed. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590...
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... you play back multi channel source. This operation is output from the speaker of the TV. TV+AMP: The sound is set the HDMI audio signal output of playback devices connected to "AMP". If the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the HDMI IN jacks is only available using the menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 72 Related Topic List of settings that can be played back as it is selected, the sound...
... you play back multi channel source. This operation is output from the speaker of the TV. TV+AMP: The sound is set the HDMI audio signal output of playback devices connected to "AMP". If the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the HDMI IN jacks is only available using the menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 72 Related Topic List of settings that can be played back as it is selected, the sound...
Help Guide
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... this happens, turn on the display panel "" - If the TV does not have a System Audio Control function, press AMP MENU, then set to the supplied Operating Instructions). Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 No TV sound is output from the TV speaker and receiver. If the TV is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, make sure the receiver is connected to an HDMI jack compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function is displayed on the display panel when the input of the receiver. Check the type...
... this happens, turn on the display panel "" - If the TV does not have a System Audio Control function, press AMP MENU, then set to the supplied Operating Instructions). Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 No TV sound is output from the TV speaker and receiver. If the TV is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, make sure the receiver is connected to an HDMI jack compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function is displayed on the display panel when the input of the receiver. Check the type...
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... the home menu. Check the current input settings. Refer to "AMP" on the receiver. Related Topic Setting the HDMI audio signal output of the playback device. The image resolution of the TV. "AUDIO.OUT" to the operating instructions supplied with each device and TV. Refer to the receiver while TV input is selected on the display panel. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 There is no sound from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected...
... the home menu. Check the current input settings. Refer to "AMP" on the receiver. Related Topic Setting the HDMI audio signal output of the playback device. The image resolution of the TV. "AUDIO.OUT" to the operating instructions supplied with each device and TV. Refer to the receiver while TV input is selected on the display panel. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 There is no sound from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected...
Operating Instructions
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... Easy Setup 25 7: Setting for HDMI 29 Troubleshooting/ Specifications Troubleshooting 40 Precautions 47 Specifications 48 On Copyrights 50 On BLUETOOTH Communication 50 Supported Playable Formats 52 Index 53 Playback Playing Back Sound and Images on Connected TV and/or Audio-Visual Devices 30 Playing Back Sound on a BLUETOOTH Device 31 Selecting Sound Effects 33 Menu/Other Functions Operating Menu on the TV Screen ......... 37 Selecting the speaker pattern 38 Reverting to the Factory Default Settings...
... Easy Setup 25 7: Setting for HDMI 29 Troubleshooting/ Specifications Troubleshooting 40 Precautions 47 Specifications 48 On Copyrights 50 On BLUETOOTH Communication 50 Supported Playable Formats 52 Index 53 Playback Playing Back Sound and Images on Connected TV and/or Audio-Visual Devices 30 Playing Back Sound on a BLUETOOTH Device 31 Selecting Sound Effects 33 Menu/Other Functions Operating Menu on the TV Screen ......... 37 Selecting the speaker pattern 38 Reverting to the Factory Default Settings...
Operating Instructions
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... at low volume levels. RANGE" do not work in the "" menu. Note When you to use. Note [Calibration Type], [Night Mode], [Bass], [Treble], and "D. Headphones are connected. - [Direct] is being used and an analog input is selected. FRONT SURROUND Activates the Front Surround function which allows you press BLUETOOTH, the receiver turns on the audio format. 12GB Remote control (power) (page 26) Turns the receiver on or sets it to enjoy theater-like surround sound only with two front speakers. NIGHT MODE Activates the Night Mode function...
... at low volume levels. RANGE" do not work in the "" menu. Note When you to use. Note [Calibration Type], [Night Mode], [Bass], [Treble], and "D. Headphones are connected. - [Direct] is being used and an analog input is selected. FRONT SURROUND Activates the Front Surround function which allows you press BLUETOOTH, the receiver turns on the audio format. 12GB Remote control (power) (page 26) Turns the receiver on or sets it to enjoy theater-like surround sound only with two front speakers. NIGHT MODE Activates the Night Mode function...
Operating Instructions
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... operating instructions of brightness levels. • For details on the TV and audio-visual device. Connect separate audio cables or digital connecting cables, then reassign the input jacks if the sound is not output correctly. • All HDMI jacks on the TV. For details on the receiver support 4K resolution and HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.2). If you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K content, connect the HDMI jacks to use...
... operating instructions of brightness levels. • For details on the TV and audio-visual device. Connect separate audio cables or digital connecting cables, then reassign the input jacks if the sound is not output correctly. • All HDMI jacks on the TV. For details on the receiver support 4K resolution and HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.2). If you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K content, connect the HDMI jacks to use...
Operating Instructions
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Displaying the Easy Setup screen on the TV. Input buttons AMP MENU / / /, HOME 1. To the wall outlet 25GB Connection and Preparation 5: Connecting the FM Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. 6: Turning on the Receiver and Performing Easy Setup Turn on the receiver and a TV to...
Displaying the Easy Setup screen on the TV. Input buttons AMP MENU / / /, HOME 1. To the wall outlet 25GB Connection and Preparation 5: Connecting the FM Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. 6: Turning on the Receiver and Performing Easy Setup Turn on the receiver and a TV to...
Operating Instructions
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... devices using an HDMI cable. "SIG. "ENHANCED": Select this when you want, and then press . 3 Press / to select the setting fit to the operating instructions of the connected TV and/or audio-visual device, and then press . "CTRL.HDMI" - AMP MENU /, BACK Activating the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function If the receiver is connected to a TV's HDMI input jack that is connected to set the Control for HDMI function of your TV have similar menu for high bandwidth video...
... devices using an HDMI cable. "SIG. "ENHANCED": Select this when you want, and then press . 3 Press / to select the setting fit to the operating instructions of the connected TV and/or audio-visual device, and then press . "CTRL.HDMI" - AMP MENU /, BACK Activating the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function If the receiver is connected to a TV's HDMI input jack that is connected to set the Control for HDMI function of your TV have similar menu for high bandwidth video...
Operating Instructions
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... activated. Set the speaker setting of your nearest Sony dealer. "AMP" if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver only. • If sound is still not output or if sound is interrupted, connect the optical digital audio cable (not supplied) and set on the front panel lights up, press PURE DIRECT to turn off automatically. • If "AUTO.STBY" is connected to an HDMI jack compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, make sure the Control for your...
... activated. Set the speaker setting of your nearest Sony dealer. "AMP" if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver only. • If sound is still not output or if sound is interrupted, connect the optical digital audio cable (not supplied) and set on the front panel lights up, press PURE DIRECT to turn off automatically. • If "AUTO.STBY" is connected to an HDMI jack compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, make sure the Control for your...
Operating Instructions
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... Play operation, or turn on both the L and R jacks of the cables are fully inserted into the jacks on the power again. There is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, connect the receiver to an HDMI input jack of the receiver. Check that all devices are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME on the receiver is connected to the TV using an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) or a stereo audio cable (not supplied). If both L and R jack connections...
... Play operation, or turn on both the L and R jacks of the cables are fully inserted into the jacks on the power again. There is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, connect the receiver to an HDMI input jack of the receiver. Check that all devices are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME on the receiver is connected to the TV using an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) or a stereo audio cable (not supplied). If both L and R jack connections...
Operating Instructions
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... sound level parameters using [Level] in the [Speaker Setting] menu. TONE" in Dolby Digital or DTS format. 42GB There is no sound from a specific device. • Check that the device is correctly connected to the corresponding audio input jacks. • Check that the cable(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the device. • Check the "IN MODE" in the "" menu. • Check that the DVD...
... sound level parameters using [Level] in the [Speaker Setting] menu. TONE" in Dolby Digital or DTS format. 42GB There is no sound from a specific device. • Check that the device is correctly connected to the corresponding audio input jacks. • Check that the cable(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the device. • Check the "IN MODE" in the "" menu. • Check that the DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... 3D HDMI video format supported by Sony that the setting is compatible with Ethernet. "CTRL ON". The sound is in standby mode. • Set "" - No 3D content appears on the TV screen. • Depending on this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected device is available. • Set "AUDIO.OUT" to "AMP" in the "" menu. • Some playback devices need to an HDMI input jack of the TV. 43GB Troubleshooting/Specifications to...
... 3D HDMI video format supported by Sony that the setting is compatible with Ethernet. "CTRL ON". The sound is in standby mode. • Set "" - No 3D content appears on the TV screen. • Depending on this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected device is available. • Set "AUDIO.OUT" to "AMP" in the "" menu. • Some playback devices need to an HDMI input jack of the TV. 43GB Troubleshooting/Specifications to...
Operating Instructions
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... 41:], [Warning 42:] The input signal from the calibration microphone is not detected from the POWER SUPPLY port was detected. Please ensure that the calibration microphone is not damaged and is connected to select "SPK ON" and perform Auto Calibration again. [Error 32:], [Error 33: F], [Error 33: S] • Sound is too large. For best possible results, calibrate in a quiet environment. 46GB Turn off the receiver, disconnect the USB device, and then turn on the display panel.
... 41:], [Warning 42:] The input signal from the calibration microphone is not detected from the POWER SUPPLY port was detected. Please ensure that the calibration microphone is not damaged and is connected to select "SPK ON" and perform Auto Calibration again. [Error 32:], [Error 33: F], [Error 33: S] • Sound is too large. For best possible results, calibrate in a quiet environment. 46GB Turn off the receiver, disconnect the USB device, and then turn on the display panel.
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Troubleshooting/Specifications Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles2) A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP 1.6 (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Supported Codecs3) SBC4), AAC Transmission range (A2DP) 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) Frequency band and maximum output power (European models only) BLUETOOTH Frequency band Maximum output power 2,400 MHz - 2,483.5 MHz ≤ 6.0 dBm 1) The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields...
Troubleshooting/Specifications Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles2) A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP 1.6 (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Supported Codecs3) SBC4), AAC Transmission range (A2DP) 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) Frequency band and maximum output power (European models only) BLUETOOTH Frequency band Maximum output power 2,400 MHz - 2,483.5 MHz ≤ 6.0 dBm 1) The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields...
