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... or content on . The sound is in the standby mode. Sound from devices other than TV No sound or only a very low level of the subwoofer "SW LVL" BLUETOOTH settings "" Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode "BT STBY" Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs "BT AAC" Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off automatically. The...
... or content on . The sound is in the standby mode. Sound from devices other than TV No sound or only a very low level of the subwoofer "SW LVL" BLUETOOTH settings "" Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode "BT STBY" Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs "BT AAC" Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off automatically. The...
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... sound, depending on the sound field setting. Some speakers or the subwoofer may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling ...then press . Note When connecting headphones to the default settings 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 21 Related Topic Selectable sound fields and their effects Relations between sound fields and speaker ... recommended. For movies, a sound field labeled with [Music] is recommended. 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 ...
... sound, depending on the sound field setting. Some speakers or the subwoofer may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling ...then press . Note When connecting headphones to the default settings 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 21 Related Topic Selectable sound fields and their effects Relations between sound fields and speaker ... recommended. For movies, a sound field labeled with [Music] is recommended. 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 ...
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...movie's sound engineer intended in Dolby Surround. The sound is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using Sony's virtual signal processing technology. When 2-channel or monaural audio ...digital signal processing technologies. Audio Enhancer ENHANCER Reproduces a clear enhanced sound from the subwoofer. Jazz JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall. PLII Music PLII MS Performs...Reproduces the feel of overdubbed or old movies. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selectable sound fields and their effects Button Sound field Display panel 2ch Stereo 2CH...
...movie's sound engineer intended in Dolby Surround. The sound is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using Sony's virtual signal processing technology. When 2-channel or monaural audio ...digital signal processing technologies. Audio Enhancer ENHANCER Reproduces a clear enhanced sound from the subwoofer. Jazz JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall. PLII Music PLII MS Performs...Reproduces the feel of overdubbed or old movies. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selectable sound fields and their effects Button Sound field Display panel 2ch Stereo 2CH...
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... STADIUM ◎ SPORTS ◎ PLII MS ◎ Center speaker ○ - Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Relations between sound fields and speaker outputs The list below shows which speaker outputs sound when a certain sound field is ... Multi Ch Stereo 2CH/MULTI Direct (Analog input) Direct (Others) HD-D.C.S. Note When no sound is heard, check that has a subwoofer ("x.1"), and [Small] is selected for [Size] in [Speaker Setting] menu. Subwoofer ○ (*1) - ○ (*1) ○ (*1) ○ (*1) ○ (*1) ○ (*2) ○ (*2) ○ (*2) ○ (*2) ...
... STADIUM ◎ SPORTS ◎ PLII MS ◎ Center speaker ○ - Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Relations between sound fields and speaker outputs The list below shows which speaker outputs sound when a certain sound field is ... Multi Ch Stereo 2CH/MULTI Direct (Analog input) Direct (Others) HD-D.C.S. Note When no sound is heard, check that has a subwoofer ("x.1"), and [Small] is selected for [Size] in [Speaker Setting] menu. Subwoofer ○ (*1) - ○ (*1) ○ (*1) ○ (*1) ○ (*1) ○ (*2) ○ (*2) ○ (*2) ○ (*2) ...
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... output. ◎: Outputs sound. ○: Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting and content to be played back. Subwoofer ○ Related Topic Selecting a sound field 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 25 Button Sound field Display panel Front speakers 2ch Stereo 2CH/MULTI Multi Ch Stereo 2CH ST. ◎ MULTI...
... output. ◎: Outputs sound. ○: Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting and content to be played back. Subwoofer ○ Related Topic Selecting a sound field 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 25 Button Sound field Display panel Front speakers 2ch Stereo 2CH/MULTI Multi Ch Stereo 2CH ST. ◎ MULTI...
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...want, then press . You can also adjust the size of each speaker from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 36 You can activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each speaker (front, center and surround). 1 Select [Speaker Setting... the size you connect large speakers that can be set when headphones are automatically set to [Large]. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker size [Size] You can adjust the size of each channel from the subwoofer or other [Large] speakers.
...want, then press . You can also adjust the size of each speaker from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 36 You can activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each speaker (front, center and surround). 1 Select [Speaker Setting... the size you connect large speakers that can be set when headphones are automatically set to [Large]. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker size [Size] You can adjust the size of each channel from the subwoofer or other [Large] speakers.
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...sound is output from the subwoofer if [Size] for the front or surround speakers are set to [Small]. [PL II Music] is output from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 38 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 headphones are connected, you can be output from the home menu....
...sound is output from the subwoofer if [Size] for the front or surround speakers are set to [Small]. [PL II Music] is output from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 38 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 headphones are connected, you can be output from the home menu....
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You can be set when headphones are connected. Hint You can also adjust the distance of each speaker (front left/right, center, subwoofer and surround left/right). 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the home menu. 2 Press / repeatedly to select [Distance]. 3 Press / to select the ...the "" menu on the display panel Selecting the unit of measurement "DIST.UNIT" 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 39 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker distance [Distance] You can adjust the distance from listening position to each speaker from your listening position,...
You can be set when headphones are connected. Hint You can also adjust the distance of each speaker (front left/right, center, subwoofer and surround left/right). 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the home menu. 2 Press / repeatedly to select [Distance]. 3 Press / to select the ...the "" menu on the display panel Selecting the unit of measurement "DIST.UNIT" 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 39 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker distance [Distance] You can adjust the distance from listening position to each speaker from your listening position,...
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...right speaker distance "FR DIST." (*2) Center speaker distance "CNT DIST." (*2) Surround left speaker level "SL LVL" (*2) Surround right speaker level "SR LVL" (*2) Subwoofer level "SW LVL" (*2) TV volume offset "TV.OFFSET" Speaker settings "" Speaker pattern "PATTERN" For details on the TV screen. Auto Calibration type "CAL TYPE... of [Easy Setup]. For details on the TV screen. Refer to the Operating Instructions. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 List of settings that can be adjusted using the menu on the display panel You can adjust the following settings from the ...
...right speaker distance "FR DIST." (*2) Center speaker distance "CNT DIST." (*2) Surround left speaker level "SL LVL" (*2) Surround right speaker level "SR LVL" (*2) Subwoofer level "SW LVL" (*2) TV volume offset "TV.OFFSET" Speaker settings "" Speaker pattern "PATTERN" For details on the TV screen. Auto Calibration type "CAL TYPE... of [Easy Setup]. For details on the TV screen. Refer to the Operating Instructions. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 List of settings that can be adjusted using the menu on the display panel You can adjust the following settings from the ...
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..."STBY.THRU" HDMI Audio Out "AUDIO.OUT" HDMI Sound Field Sync "S.F. Refer to the Operating Instructions. Audio settings "" Night Mode "NIGHT M." SYNC" HDMI Subwoofer Level "SW LVL" HDMI Signal Format "SIG. For details on the TV screen. effect type "EFFECT" (*4) EQ settings "" The settings below are explained using... menus displayed on the HDMI Signal Format, refer to "Setting the FM station receiving mode [FM Mode]." X.XXX" (*6) Model name display "STR-DH590" 56 Synchronizes audio with video output "A/V SYNC" Digital broadcast language selection "DUAL" Dynamic range compressor "D.
..."STBY.THRU" HDMI Audio Out "AUDIO.OUT" HDMI Sound Field Sync "S.F. Refer to the Operating Instructions. Audio settings "" Night Mode "NIGHT M." SYNC" HDMI Subwoofer Level "SW LVL" HDMI Signal Format "SIG. For details on the TV screen. effect type "EFFECT" (*4) EQ settings "" The settings below are explained using... menus displayed on the HDMI Signal Format, refer to "Setting the FM station receiving mode [FM Mode]." X.XXX" (*6) Model name display "STR-DH590" 56 Synchronizes audio with video output "A/V SYNC" Digital broadcast language selection "DUAL" Dynamic range compressor "D.
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...2018 Sony Corporation 74 SW AUTO: Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. Related Topic List of settings that can be set the level of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select "" - Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting... the level of the subwoofer "SW LVL" You can set independently. The level for each input to which an HDMI input jack is assigned can be adjusted using...
...2018 Sony Corporation 74 SW AUTO: Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. Related Topic List of settings that can be set the level of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select "" - Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting... the level of the subwoofer "SW LVL" You can set independently. The level for each input to which an HDMI input jack is assigned can be adjusted using...
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...back panel of the connected speakers may be covered and the ventilation holes are tightly twisted on both ends. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 PROTECT If "PROTECT" appears on the display panel, the receiver will automatically turn off after 30 minutes. Unplug the AC power cord (mains...one by one and test each additional speaker until it completely warms up. Remove the object covering the ventilation holes of the speakers and subwoofer. Increase the volume level and operate the receiver for at least 30 minutes until you detect which speaker is causing the protection error....
...back panel of the connected speakers may be covered and the ventilation holes are tightly twisted on both ends. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 PROTECT If "PROTECT" appears on the display panel, the receiver will automatically turn off after 30 minutes. Unplug the AC power cord (mains...one by one and test each additional speaker until it completely warms up. Remove the object covering the ventilation holes of the speakers and subwoofer. Increase the volume level and operate the receiver for at least 30 minutes until you detect which speaker is causing the protection error....
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...settings: Perform Auto Calibration in [Easy Setup] from the home menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 No sound or only a very low level of the subwoofer. Press AMP MENU, then select "" - Make sure you have turned on the display panel. "PATTERN"... on your subwoofer. TONE" on the selected sound field, sound may not be available from specific speakers. Depending on the display panel. Check that sound is heard from the subwoofer. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony...
...settings: Perform Auto Calibration in [Easy Setup] from the home menu. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 No sound or only a very low level of the subwoofer. Press AMP MENU, then select "" - Make sure you have turned on the display panel. "PATTERN"... on your subwoofer. TONE" on the selected sound field, sound may not be available from specific speakers. Depending on the display panel. Check that sound is heard from the subwoofer. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony...
Operating Instructions
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HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies. SPEAKERS terminals (page 15, 16, 17) SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 16, 17) AUDIO IN jacks (page 22, 24) FM ANTENNA terminal (page 25) OPTICAL IN jack (page 20, 22) COAXIAL IN jack (page 24) 11GB Receiver rear panel POWER SUPPLY port For power supply only. HDMI IN/OUT jacks (page 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23) All of the HDMI IN/OUT jacks on the receiver support HDCP 2.2.
HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies. SPEAKERS terminals (page 15, 16, 17) SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 16, 17) AUDIO IN jacks (page 22, 24) FM ANTENNA terminal (page 25) OPTICAL IN jack (page 20, 22) COAXIAL IN jack (page 24) 11GB Receiver rear panel POWER SUPPLY port For power supply only. HDMI IN/OUT jacks (page 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23) All of the HDMI IN/OUT jacks on the receiver support HDCP 2.2.
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...Front right speaker Center speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker SW Subwoofer Function of each speaker Produces sounds from front left /right channels. The illustration and table below as examples. Tip As the subwoofer (SW) does not emit highly directional signals, you can be ...connected to the number of speakers and subwoofers that you are using the typical speaker systems indicated in this receiver, see page ...
...Front right speaker Center speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker SW Subwoofer Function of each speaker Produces sounds from front left /right channels. The illustration and table below as examples. Tip As the subwoofer (SW) does not emit highly directional signals, you can be ...connected to the number of speakers and subwoofers that you are using the typical speaker systems indicated in this receiver, see page ...
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...between the receiver and the speakers as illustrated below. If the auto standby function is set up the speakers and subwoofers in a room using the layout you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. Insert the stripped ends of the cables... with the polarities + (red)/- (black) matched between the SPEAKERS terminals or on the receiver rear panel. Tip If you have two subwoofers, you have one subwoofer, connect it to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that...
...between the receiver and the speakers as illustrated below. If the auto standby function is set up the speakers and subwoofers in a room using the layout you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. Insert the stripped ends of the cables... with the polarities + (red)/- (black) matched between the SPEAKERS terminals or on the receiver rear panel. Tip If you have two subwoofers, you have one subwoofer, connect it to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that...
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5.1-channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound, you need five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer. 30˚ 100˚ - 120˚ Speaker cable (not supplied) Monaural audio cable (not supplied) 16GB
5.1-channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound, you need five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer. 30˚ 100˚ - 120˚ Speaker cable (not supplied) Monaural audio cable (not supplied) 16GB
Operating Instructions
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... correct measurements or to perform Auto Calibration at all if special speakers such as dipole speakers are used. • Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be adjusted. Performing Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function allows you turn on the receiver after the...
... correct measurements or to perform Auto Calibration at all if special speakers such as dipole speakers are used. • Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be adjusted. Performing Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function allows you turn on the receiver after the...
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... an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated). Calibration microphone (supplied) To CALIBRATION MIC jack Note • Insert the plug of the subwoofer. 3 Start the Auto Calibration. 4 Press / to select [Start], and then press . 5 Make sure that the calibration microphone is connected to the...noise. • Make sure the speaker system is not set to "OFF SPEAKERS". Be sure to CALIBRATION MIC jack. Press SPEAKERS on the subwoofer and turn on the receiver repeatedly to select "SPK ON" (page 8). 1 Connect the supplied calibration microphone to set the calibration microphone at ...
... an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated). Calibration microphone (supplied) To CALIBRATION MIC jack Note • Insert the plug of the subwoofer. 3 Start the Auto Calibration. 4 Press / to select [Start], and then press . 5 Make sure that the calibration microphone is connected to the...noise. • Make sure the speaker system is not set to "OFF SPEAKERS". Be sure to CALIBRATION MIC jack. Press SPEAKERS on the subwoofer and turn on the receiver repeatedly to select "SPK ON" (page 8). 1 Connect the supplied calibration microphone to set the calibration microphone at ...
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... play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format. • Some speakers or the subwoofer may not output sound, depending on the sound field setting. CLEAR" appears on the display panel and all sound fields are displayed on the display...
... play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format. • Some speakers or the subwoofer may not output sound, depending on the sound field setting. CLEAR" appears on the display panel and all sound fields are displayed on the display...