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...when the TV is turned off . The sound is turned on a Blu-ray Disc, etc. 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 ...both the receiver and the TV. The receiver turns off when the TV is output from the receiver. Cannot find an available input when connecting several digital devices. No image and/or sound is turned off automatically. Sound from specific speakers. X.XXX" Troubleshooting Error messages PROTECT USB ...
...when the TV is turned off . The sound is turned on a Blu-ray Disc, etc. 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 ...both the receiver and the TV. The receiver turns off when the TV is output from the receiver. Cannot find an available input when connecting several digital devices. No image and/or sound is turned off automatically. Sound from specific speakers. X.XXX" Troubleshooting Error messages PROTECT USB ...
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...for movie and music may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of sound fields according to the speaker connection and input source. 1 Select [Sound Effect] - [Sound Field] from the home menu. 2 Press / to the default settings 4-731-210-11...(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 21 The receiver may not work, depending on the input or the speaker pattern you want, then press . Some speakers or the subwoofer may not output sound, depending on the sound field setting. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting a sound field ...
...for movie and music may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of sound fields according to the speaker connection and input source. 1 Select [Sound Effect] - [Sound Field] from the home menu. 2 Press / to the default settings 4-731-210-11...(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 21 The receiver may not work, depending on the input or the speaker pattern you want, then press . Some speakers or the subwoofer may not output sound, depending on the sound field setting. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting a sound field ...
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... of overdubbed or old movies. DIRECT HD-D.C.S. It is no sound from all connected speakers. This setting is ideal for playing back audio signals as they are input...Dolby Surround. This setting is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using Sony's virtual signal processing technology. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selectable sound fields and their ... decoding. Jazz JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall. Outputs sound from the subwoofer. Stadium STADIUM Reproduces the feel of a 300-seat live house. HD Digital Cinema...
... of overdubbed or old movies. DIRECT HD-D.C.S. It is no sound from all connected speakers. This setting is ideal for playing back audio signals as they are input...Dolby Surround. This setting is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using Sony's virtual signal processing technology. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selectable sound fields and their ... decoding. Jazz JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall. Outputs sound from the subwoofer. Stadium STADIUM Reproduces the feel of a 300-seat live house. HD Digital Cinema...
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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 selected. 2-channel content Button Sound ...; SPORTS ◎ PLII MS ◎ Center speaker ○ - Note When no sound is heard, check that all the speakers are securely connected to a setting that has a subwoofer ("x.1"). *2 Outputs sound when you connect a subwoofer, set the speaker pattern to the correct speaker terminals, and the correct speaker pattern is selected. MOVIE PLII Movie Front Surround...
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 selected. 2-channel content Button Sound ...; SPORTS ◎ PLII MS ◎ Center speaker ○ - Note When no sound is heard, check that all the speakers are securely connected to a setting that has a subwoofer ("x.1"). *2 Outputs sound when you connect a subwoofer, set the speaker pattern to the correct speaker terminals, and the correct speaker pattern is selected. MOVIE PLII Movie Front Surround...
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... you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to [Large]. If you hear a lack of surround effects when using the menu on the display panel. Hint When the front speakers are set to select the size you connect large speakers that can be ... menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 36 Note [Size] cannot be set when headphones are also automatically set to [Small], the center and surround speakers are connected. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker size [Size] You can adjust the size...
... you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to [Large]. If you hear a lack of surround effects when using the menu on the display panel. Hint When the front speakers are set to select the size you connect large speakers that can be ... menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 36 Note [Size] cannot be set when headphones are also automatically set to [Small], the center and surround speakers are connected. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker size [Size] You can adjust the size...
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...display panel. If headphones are set to [Small]. [PL II Music] is output from the subwoofer. Hint You can also adjust the level of each speaker (front left/right, center, subwoofer and surround left/right). 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the home menu. 2 Press / ...STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker level [Level] You can adjust the level of each speaker from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 38 Related Topic Relations between sound fields and speaker outputs List of the sound fields for the front or surround speakers are connected...
...display panel. If headphones are set to [Small]. [PL II Music] is output from the subwoofer. Hint You can also adjust the level of each speaker (front left/right, center, subwoofer and surround left/right). 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the home menu. 2 Press / ...STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker level [Level] You can adjust the level of each speaker from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 38 Related Topic Relations between sound fields and speaker outputs List of the sound fields for the front or surround speakers are connected...
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... "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 also adjust the distance of measurement between "METER" and "FEET". You can switch the unit of each speaker (front left/right, center, subwoofer and surround left/right). 1 Select [Speaker.... Hint You can adjust the distance from the "" menu on the display panel Selecting the unit of settings that can be set when headphones are connected.
... "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 also adjust the distance of measurement between "METER" and "FEET". You can switch the unit of each speaker (front left/right, center, subwoofer and surround left/right). 1 Select [Speaker.... Hint You can adjust the distance from the "" menu on the display panel Selecting the unit of settings that can be set when headphones are connected.
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... "" - Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting the level of the subwoofer "SW LVL" You can be set the level of settings that can set independently. Related Topic List of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. The level for each input to 0 dB... or +10 dB, depending on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 74 SW +10 dB SW 0 dB Note...
... "" - Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting the level of the subwoofer "SW LVL" You can be set the level of settings that can set independently. Related Topic List of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. The level for each input to 0 dB... or +10 dB, depending on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 74 SW +10 dB SW 0 dB Note...
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... the speaker wires are blocked. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 81 The receiver may be an electrical surge or power failure. Connect speakers whose impedance falls within the range. Check the following: There may be...detect which speaker is causing the protection error. Remove the object covering the ventilation holes of the speakers and subwoofer. 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 speaker wires are blocked. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 81 The receiver may be an electrical surge or power failure. Connect speakers whose impedance falls within the range. Check the following: There may be...detect which speaker is causing the protection error. Remove the object covering the ventilation holes of the speakers and subwoofer. 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...
Operating Instructions
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... FL FR CNT SL SR Speaker type Front left speaker Front right speaker Center speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker SW Subwoofer Function of speakers and subwoofers that can be connected to the number of each speaker Produces sounds from front left /right channels. Speaker systems described in the table below indicate...
... FL FR CNT SL SR Speaker type Front left speaker Front right speaker Center speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker SW Subwoofer Function of speakers and subwoofers that can be connected to the number of each speaker Produces sounds from front left /right channels. Speaker systems described in the table below indicate...
Operating Instructions
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... illustrated below. If the wires are not touching each other . • Improper connection may result in damage to the receiver. 15GB If you have one subwoofer, connect it may result in fatal damage to the amplifier circuit. • When you can connect them to prevent the wires of the speaker cables from touching each...
... illustrated below. If the wires are not touching each other . • Improper connection may result in damage to the receiver. 15GB If you have one subwoofer, connect it may result in fatal damage to the amplifier circuit. • When you can connect them to prevent the wires of the speaker cables from touching each...
Operating Instructions
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...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 present. • If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will shut off...the TV screen (page 37). 2. The home menu is selected. Performing Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function allows you to: • Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker from the actual position. 2 ...
...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 present. • If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will shut off...the TV screen (page 37). 2. The home menu is selected. Performing Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function allows you to: • Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker from the actual position. 2 ...
Operating Instructions
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... • Turn the LEVEL to just before the mid-point. • If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function, set the subwoofer as your listening position. If the calibration microphone is not connected securely, measurements may not be made properly. • Remove any obstructions between the calibration... microphone and the speakers. 2 When a subwoofer is connected, turn up the volume. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the calibration microphone all the way into the...
... • Turn the LEVEL to just before the mid-point. • If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function, set the subwoofer as your listening position. If the calibration microphone is not connected securely, measurements may not be made properly. • Remove any obstructions between the calibration... microphone and the speakers. 2 When a subwoofer is connected, turn up the volume. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the calibration microphone all the way into the...
Operating Instructions
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...sound from all audio signals without adding any surround effect. Direct DIRECT Plays back all connected speakers. MOVIE HD-D.C.S. Reproduces full surround effects with not only a high-quality of ...sound is ideal for MP3 and other compressed audio formats. Outputs sound from the subwoofer. When multi-channel audio signals are input, the receiver outputs sound from the front... measurement data of a large open-air stadium. HD-D.C.S. It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using Sony's virtual signal processing technology. Headphone(2ch)* HP 2CH Plays back 2-...
...sound from all audio signals without adding any surround effect. Direct DIRECT Plays back all connected speakers. MOVIE HD-D.C.S. Reproduces full surround effects with not only a high-quality of ...sound is ideal for MP3 and other compressed audio formats. Outputs sound from the subwoofer. When multi-channel audio signals are input, the receiver outputs sound from the front... measurement data of a large open-air stadium. HD-D.C.S. It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using Sony's virtual signal processing technology. Headphone(2ch)* HP 2CH Plays back 2-...
Operating Instructions
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... which speaker outputs sound when a certain sound field is selected for [Size] in [Speaker Setting] menu. 35GB MULTI ST. Center speaker - Surround speakers Subwoofer - - 1) DIRECT DIRECT HD-D.C.S. ENHANCER HALL JAZZ CONCERT STADIUM SPORTS PLII MS - - - - - 1) ... Outputs sound when you connect a subwoofer and set the speaker pattern to a setting ("x.1") that has an active subwoofer. 2) Outputs sound when you connect a subwoofer, set the speaker pattern to a setting ("x.1") that has an active subwoofer, and [Small] is ...
... which speaker outputs sound when a certain sound field is selected for [Size] in [Speaker Setting] menu. 35GB MULTI ST. Center speaker - Surround speakers Subwoofer - - 1) DIRECT DIRECT HD-D.C.S. ENHANCER HALL JAZZ CONCERT STADIUM SPORTS PLII MS - - - - - 1) ... Outputs sound when you connect a subwoofer and set the speaker pattern to a setting ("x.1") that has an active subwoofer. 2) Outputs sound when you connect a subwoofer, set the speaker pattern to a setting ("x.1") that has an active subwoofer, and [Small] is ...
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... Sports PLII Music Display panel Front speakers 2CH ST. PLII MV FRT SUR. ENHANCER HALL JAZZ CONCERT STADIUM SPORTS PLII MS Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer - - - ... 15), and the correct speaker pattern (page 14) is heard, check that all the speakers are securely connected to be played back. DIRECT HD-D.C.S. MULTI ST. Multi-channel content Button Sound field 2CH/ MULTI MOVIE MUSIC...
... Sports PLII Music Display panel Front speakers 2CH ST. PLII MV FRT SUR. ENHANCER HALL JAZZ CONCERT STADIUM SPORTS PLII MS Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer - - - ... 15), and the correct speaker pattern (page 14) is heard, check that all the speakers are securely connected to be played back. DIRECT HD-D.C.S. MULTI ST. Multi-channel content Button Sound field 2CH/ MULTI MOVIE MUSIC...
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"PATTERN". 2 Press / to a "x.1" setting. 38GB Speaker pattern "5.1" "5.0" "4.1" "4.0" "3.1" "3.0" "2.1" "2.0" Front left/right speaker Center speaker Surround left/ right speaker Subwoofer : Not used. : Used. Tip When you connect a subwoofer, set the speaker pattern to select the speaker pattern you want , and then press . Selecting the speaker pattern You can select the speaker pattern you want according to select "" - AMP MENU /, 1 Press AMP MENU, then press / and to your speaker installation.
"PATTERN". 2 Press / to a "x.1" setting. 38GB Speaker pattern "5.1" "5.0" "4.1" "4.0" "3.1" "3.0" "2.1" "2.0" Front left/right speaker Center speaker Surround left/ right speaker Subwoofer : Not used. : Used. Tip When you connect a subwoofer, set the speaker pattern to select the speaker pattern you want , and then press . Selecting the speaker pattern You can select the speaker pattern you want according to select "" - AMP MENU /, 1 Press AMP MENU, then press / and to your speaker installation.
Operating Instructions
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... the sound level parameters using "AUTO CAL" in the "" menu or "PATTERN" in the "" menu. • Check that the subwoofer is the case, check the specifications of the connected device. • Set the image resolution of the playback device to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS... or listen to the operating instructions of the playback device may not be available from the subwoofer (page 35, 36). Refer to be configured. Check the setup of the device. • When a connected device does not support the copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound ...
... the sound level parameters using "AUTO CAL" in the "" menu or "PATTERN" in the "" menu. • Check that the subwoofer is the case, check the specifications of the connected device. • Set the image resolution of the playback device to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS... or listen to the operating instructions of the playback device may not be available from the subwoofer (page 35, 36). Refer to be configured. Check the setup of the device. • When a connected device does not support the copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound ...
Operating Instructions
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...checking the above items and fixing any obstructions between the receiver and your nearest Sony dealer. 45GB Disconnect all of the BLUETOOTH device on the receiver. • Turn up . Connect the front speaker first, plug in the remote control with new ones if they...sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be detected. • Erase the pairing registration information of the speakers and subwoofer. - Perform the pairing operation again. • While connected to a BLUETOOTH device, this receiver cannot be heard on the BLUETOOTH device and perform the pairing operation ...
...checking the above items and fixing any obstructions between the receiver and your nearest Sony dealer. 45GB Disconnect all of the BLUETOOTH device on the receiver. • Turn up . Connect the front speaker first, plug in the remote control with new ones if they...sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be detected. • Erase the pairing registration information of the speakers and subwoofer. - Perform the pairing operation again. • While connected to a BLUETOOTH device, this receiver cannot be heard on the BLUETOOTH device and perform the pairing operation ...
Operating Instructions
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... from one or both of the receiver, and that the calibration microphone is not damaged, and is high. Please ensure that all speakers are connected. For best possible results, calibrate in a quiet environment. 46GB Sound is set to the speakers. Please place the calibration microphone at your desired... listening position, and perform Auto Calibration again. [Warning 43:] The distance and position of the speakers. - Please check the subwoofer and re-calibrate in as quiet a place as possible. [Warning 41:], [Warning 42:] The input signal from one or both of the...
... from one or both of the receiver, and that the calibration microphone is not damaged, and is high. Please ensure that all speakers are connected. For best possible results, calibrate in a quiet environment. 46GB Sound is set to the speakers. Please place the calibration microphone at your desired... listening position, and perform Auto Calibration again. [Warning 43:] The distance and position of the speakers. - Please check the subwoofer and re-calibrate in as quiet a place as possible. [Warning 41:], [Warning 42:] The input signal from one or both of the...