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... by entering multiple keywords at the same time. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 7 Refer to the Operating Instructions for using " ". You can operate, as those on the remote control. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 How to use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or...
... by entering multiple keywords at the same time. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 7 Refer to the Operating Instructions for using " ". You can operate, as those on the remote control. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 How to use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or...
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... the antenna (aerial), refer to the supplied Operating Instructions. 1 Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Listening to FM radio You can also use TUNING+/- on the remote control or on the receiver for tuning. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018... Sony Corporation 14 The receiver automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops scanning whenever a station is received. Scan the radio frequencies by the following...
... the antenna (aerial), refer to the supplied Operating Instructions. 1 Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Listening to FM radio You can also use TUNING+/- on the remote control or on the receiver for tuning. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018... Sony Corporation 14 The receiver automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops scanning whenever a station is received. Scan the radio frequencies by the following...
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... models 50 kHz 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 15 Press to move the input position backward and forward by pressing / . 4 Repeat step 3 until the frequency you have entered the right frequency. Press / to change the digit. 2. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Tuning to a station directly You can move...
... models 50 kHz 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 15 Press to move the input position backward and forward by pressing / . 4 Repeat step 3 until the frequency you have entered the right frequency. Press / to change the digit. 2. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Tuning to a station directly You can move...
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... is received in stereo. Hint This operation can also be adjusted using the display panel on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 18 Stereo: The FM station is selected as the input. Note This function works only when [FM] is received in monaural. The ...2 Select [FM Mode]. 3 Press / to the stereo mode or mono mode. 1 Press [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting the FM station receiving mode [FM Mode] You can set the FM station receiving mode to select the setting you want, then press . Related...
... is received in stereo. Hint This operation can also be adjusted using the display panel on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 18 Stereo: The FM station is selected as the input. Note This function works only when [FM] is received in monaural. The ...2 Select [FM Mode]. 3 Press / to the stereo mode or mono mode. 1 Press [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting the FM station receiving mode [FM Mode] You can set the FM station receiving mode to select the setting you want, then press . Related...
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...pressing AMP MENU. Hint This operation can also be adjusted using the display panel on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 19 To change the names of settings that can be performed using the menu on the receiver by one, then press . ... Press / repeatedly to 8 characters as the name for a preset station. 1 Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Naming preset stations [Name In] You can enter up to select a character, then press . To move the input position forward or backward, press / . 6 Repeat ...
...pressing AMP MENU. Hint This operation can also be adjusted using the display panel on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 19 To change the names of settings that can be performed using the menu on the receiver by one, then press . ... Press / repeatedly to 8 characters as the name for a preset station. 1 Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Naming preset stations [Name In] You can enter up to select a character, then press . To move the input position forward or backward, press / . 6 Repeat ...
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Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Receiving RDS broadcasts (for details. 1 Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. 2 Select a station. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tune ... radio stations (*) to does not transmit the RDS signal or if the signal strength is displayed by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 20 Hint You can be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed on the display panel. Some letters that provides RDS services, the...
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Receiving RDS broadcasts (for details. 1 Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. 2 Select a station. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tune ... radio stations (*) to does not transmit the RDS signal or if the signal strength is displayed by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 20 Hint You can be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed on the display panel. Some letters that provides RDS services, the...
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...from a variety of the input signals, depending on the input or the speaker pattern you want, then press . Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting a sound field You can also use 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, MUSIC, or FRONT SURROUND on the remote control, or 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, ...or MUSIC on the sound field setting. Note When connecting headphones to the default settings 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 21 For movies, a sound field labeled with [Music] is selected as a sound field automatically. Related Topic Selectable sound fields and their ...
...from a variety of the input signals, depending on the input or the speaker pattern you want, then press . Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting a sound field You can also use 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, MUSIC, or FRONT SURROUND on the remote control, or 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, ...or MUSIC on the sound field setting. Note When connecting headphones to the default settings 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 21 For movies, a sound field labeled with [Music] is selected as a sound field automatically. Related Topic Selectable sound fields and their ...
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... optimal sound ambience, just as the movie's sound engineer intended in Dolby Surround. DIRECT HD-D.C.S. It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using Sony's virtual signal processing technology. Jazz JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of sports broadcasting. PLII Music PLII MS Performs Dolby...settings or playback content. This mode is ideal for movies encoded in the mastering process. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selectable sound fields and their effects Button Sound field Display panel 2ch Stereo 2CH ST. 2CH/MULTI Multi Ch Stereo MULTI ...
... optimal sound ambience, just as the movie's sound engineer intended in Dolby Surround. DIRECT HD-D.C.S. It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using Sony's virtual signal processing technology. Jazz JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of sports broadcasting. PLII Music PLII MS Performs Dolby...settings or playback content. This mode is ideal for movies encoded in the mastering process. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selectable sound fields and their effects Button Sound field Display panel 2ch Stereo 2CH ST. 2CH/MULTI Multi Ch Stereo MULTI ...
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...receiver or on , the bass, treble, and effect levels increase, and "D. This function can also set to "COMP. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level [Night Mode] This function allows you will be used with other sound fields. 1 Select [Sound Effect] - ...[Night Mode] from the home menu. 2 Select [On], then press . ON". 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 26 When watching a movie late at night, you to hear the dialog clearly even at low volume levels. Hint You can be able to...
...receiver or on , the bass, treble, and effect levels increase, and "D. This function can also set to "COMP. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level [Night Mode] This function allows you will be used with other sound fields. 1 Select [Sound Effect] - ...[Night Mode] from the home menu. 2 Select [On], then press . ON". 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 26 When watching a movie late at night, you to hear the dialog clearly even at low volume levels. Hint You can be able to...
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Engineering: Sets to match the characteristics of the speakers to "the Sony listening room standard" frequency characteristics. Off Note This function does not work in the following cases: [Direct] is selected and an analog input is selected... format. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 27 Full Flat: Makes the measurement of the input signals, depending on Auto Calibration, refer to select the setting you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting the Auto Calibration type [Calibration Type...
Engineering: Sets to match the characteristics of the speakers to "the Sony listening room standard" frequency characteristics. Off Note This function does not work in the following cases: [Direct] is selected and an analog input is selected... format. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 27 Full Flat: Makes the measurement of the input signals, depending on Auto Calibration, refer to select the setting you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting the Auto Calibration type [Calibration Type...
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...] and [Treble] are fixed. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 28 Depending on the audio format, the receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of the front speakers. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust the bass/treble level...
...] and [Treble] are fixed. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 28 Depending on the audio format, the receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of the front speakers. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust the bass/treble level...
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...turned on. Hint This operation can enjoy higher-fidelity sound from the home menu. 2 Select [On]. RANGE" 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 29 Change the scene setting on , the display panel is set to [Off]. These changes will only take effect after [Pure Direct] is.... The display panel turns off to the settings for [Bass], [Treble], [Night Mode], and "D. RANGE". Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying high-fidelity sound [Pure Direct] You can be performed by pressing PURE DIRECT on the front of the following operations: Press PURE DIRECT on...
...turned on. Hint This operation can enjoy higher-fidelity sound from the home menu. 2 Select [On]. RANGE" 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 29 Change the scene setting on , the display panel is set to [Off]. These changes will only take effect after [Pure Direct] is.... The display panel turns off to the settings for [Bass], [Treble], [Night Mode], and "D. RANGE". Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying high-fidelity sound [Pure Direct] You can be performed by pressing PURE DIRECT on the front of the following operations: Press PURE DIRECT on...
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CLEAR" appears on the receiver. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press (power) on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 30 "S.F.
CLEAR" appears on the receiver. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press (power) on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 30 "S.F.
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Listening to sound from a WALKMAN, smartphone, or tablet that can receive audio from a BLUETOOTH device (Pairing operation) See "Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles" for details on BLUETOOTH device versions and profiles that has a BLUETOOTH function and listen to audio content from a BLUETOOTH device via this receiver You can be paired. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 31 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 What you can do with BLUETOOTH features Listening to the received audio content via this receiver.
Listening to sound from a WALKMAN, smartphone, or tablet that can receive audio from a BLUETOOTH device (Pairing operation) See "Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles" for details on BLUETOOTH device versions and profiles that has a BLUETOOTH function and listen to audio content from a BLUETOOTH device via this receiver You can be paired. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 31 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 What you can do with BLUETOOTH features Listening to the received audio content via this receiver.
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... "" - Note You cannot set this function when [BT] (BLUETOOTH device) is only available using the menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 32 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off .
... "" - Note You cannot set this function when [BT] (BLUETOOTH device) is only available using the menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 32 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off .
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Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles "Profile" refers to a standard set of the BLUETOOTH device. This receiver supports the following BLUETOOTH version and profiles: Compatible ... playback on this receiver may differ depending on the BLUETOOTH device because of the characteristics of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 35 AVRCP 1.6 (Audio Video Remote Control Profile): Controls audio/video devices (pausing, stopping, starting playback, volume control, etc.) For the latest information about...
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles "Profile" refers to a standard set of the BLUETOOTH device. This receiver supports the following BLUETOOTH version and profiles: Compatible ... playback on this receiver may differ depending on the BLUETOOTH device because of the characteristics of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 35 AVRCP 1.6 (Audio Video Remote Control Profile): Controls audio/video devices (pausing, stopping, starting playback, volume control, etc.) For the latest information about...
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... the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 36 You can also adjust the size of each speaker (front, center and surround). 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the home menu. ... bass frequencies, select [Large]. Note [Size] cannot be adjusted using multi channel surround sound, select [Small]. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker size [Size] You can adjust the size of each speaker from the subwoofer or other [Large] speakers. Large: If you...
... the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 36 You can also adjust the size of each speaker (front, center and surround). 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the home menu. ... bass frequencies, select [Large]. Note [Size] cannot be adjusted using multi channel surround sound, select [Small]. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker size [Size] You can adjust the size of each speaker from the subwoofer or other [Large] speakers. Large: If you...
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... frequency of speakers for each speaker after the Auto Calibration is set to [Large] in the [Speaker Setting] menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers [Crossover Freq] You can be adjusted using the menu on the display panel. A measured speaker crossover frequency is... frequency, then press . 4 Press / to set if [Size] is performed. 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 37
... frequency of speakers for each speaker after the Auto Calibration is set to [Large] in the [Speaker Setting] menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers [Crossover Freq] You can be adjusted using the menu on the display panel. A measured speaker crossover frequency is... frequency, then press . 4 Press / to set if [Size] is performed. 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 37
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... 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 38 When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is selected. If headphones are connected, you want to adjust, then press . 4 Press / to adjust the level, then press . Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker level [Level] You...
... 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 38 When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is selected. If headphones are connected, you want to adjust, then press . 4 Press / to adjust the level, then press . Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker level [Level] You...
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...adjust the distance from the "" menu on the display panel Selecting the unit of measurement "DIST.UNIT" 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 39 Related Topic List of settings that can also adjust the distance of each speaker (front left/right, center, subwoofer and surround left... listening position to adjust the distance, then press . Hint You can be set when headphones are connected. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker distance [Distance] You can switch the unit of measurement between "METER" and "FEET". Note Some parameters may not be...
...adjust the distance from the "" menu on the display panel Selecting the unit of measurement "DIST.UNIT" 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 39 Related Topic List of settings that can also adjust the distance of each speaker (front left/right, center, subwoofer and surround left... listening position to adjust the distance, then press . Hint You can be set when headphones are connected. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker distance [Distance] You can switch the unit of measurement between "METER" and "FEET". Note Some parameters may not be...