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 [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 [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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... receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control function) About Language Follow function Using the sleep timer Switching the brightness of the display panel Saving power during standby mode Viewing information on the display panel Reverting to the factory default settings Adjusting settings using the menu on the display panel Auto Calibration "" Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers "A.P.M." (Automatic Phase Matching) Level settings "" Outputting a test tone from the floor to the connected TV "TV.OFFSET" (TV volume offset function) Speaker settings "" Setting...
... receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control function) About Language Follow function Using the sleep timer Switching the brightness of the display panel Saving power during standby mode Viewing information on the display panel Reverting to the factory default settings Adjusting settings using the menu on the display panel Auto Calibration "" Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers "A.P.M." (Automatic Phase Matching) Level settings "" Outputting a test tone from the floor to the connected TV "TV.OFFSET" (TV volume offset function) Speaker settings "" Setting...
Help Guide
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... sound fields and speaker outputs List of settings that can adjust the level of each speaker from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 38 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Adjusting the speaker level [Level] You can be output from the subwoofer if: the digital input signal contains LFE signals. [Size] for the front or surround speakers are set to [Large] in the [Speaker Setting] menu. Note When [2ch Stereo] is selected as the sound field, no sound is output from the subwoofer...
... sound fields and speaker outputs List of settings that can adjust the level of each speaker from the "" menu on the display panel 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 38 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Adjusting the speaker level [Level] You can be output from the subwoofer if: the digital input signal contains LFE signals. [Size] for the front or surround speakers are set to [Large] in the [Speaker Setting] menu. Note When [2ch Stereo] is selected as the sound field, no sound is output from the subwoofer...
Help Guide
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... preset stations "NAME IN" This setting is explained using menus displayed on the TV screen. RANGE" DTS:X decoder mode "NEURAL-X" (*4) 56 Refer to "Adjusting the equalizer [Equalizer]." Refer to "Naming preset stations [Name In]." Refer to "Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers [Crossover Freq]." Refer to "Setting the FM station receiving mode [FM Mode]." Synchronizes audio with video output "A/V SYNC" Digital broadcast language selection "DUAL" Dynamic range compressor "D. Refer to "Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level [Night Mode]." ASSIGN" EQ settings...
... preset stations "NAME IN" This setting is explained using menus displayed on the TV screen. RANGE" DTS:X decoder mode "NEURAL-X" (*4) 56 Refer to "Adjusting the equalizer [Equalizer]." Refer to "Naming preset stations [Name In]." Refer to "Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers [Crossover Freq]." Refer to "Setting the FM station receiving mode [FM Mode]." Synchronizes audio with video output "A/V SYNC" Digital broadcast language selection "DUAL" Dynamic range compressor "D. Refer to "Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level [Night Mode]." ASSIGN" EQ settings...
Help Guide
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... speakers connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection. TV+AMP: The sound is output from the receiver. Related Topic List of settings that can be adjusted using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select "" - "AUDIO.OUT" on the display panel 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 78 When "TV+AMP " is output from the HDMI IN jacks is selected, the audio formats, number of channels, sampling frequency, bit length, etc. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices "AUDIO...
... speakers connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection. TV+AMP: The sound is output from the receiver. Related Topic List of settings that can be adjusted using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select "" - "AUDIO.OUT" on the display panel 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 78 When "TV+AMP " is output from the HDMI IN jacks is selected, the audio formats, number of channels, sampling frequency, bit length, etc. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices "AUDIO...
Help Guide
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... Instructions). Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 No TV sound is output from the connected speakers when the TV incompatible with the eARC or ARC function, connect the receiver to the TV using an optical digital cable (not supplied) or audio cable (not supplied). If this happens, turn on the display panel of your TV regarding how to "OFF" on the receiver or cancel muting. 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 94 Increase the volume...
... Instructions). Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 No TV sound is output from the connected speakers when the TV incompatible with the eARC or ARC function, connect the receiver to the TV using an optical digital cable (not supplied) or audio cable (not supplied). If this happens, turn on the display panel of your TV regarding how to "OFF" on the receiver or cancel muting. 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 94 Increase the volume...
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.... Related Topic Setting the HDMI audio signal output of the playback device may not be set "" - Check the setup of a device connected to the operating instructions supplied with each device and TV. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that the selected digital audio input jack is not assigned to another input. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 There is no sound from the receiver while the home menu is displayed on both the receiver and the...
.... Related Topic Setting the HDMI audio signal output of the playback device may not be set "" - Check the setup of a device connected to the operating instructions supplied with each device and TV. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that the selected digital audio input jack is not assigned to another input. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 There is no sound from the receiver while the home menu is displayed on both the receiver and the...
Operating Instructions
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... HDMI 35 Troubleshooting/ Specifications Troubleshooting 47 Precautions 54 Specifications 55 On Copyrights 57 On BLUETOOTH Communication 58 Supported Playable Formats 59 Index 60 Playback Playing Back Sound and Images on Connected TV and/or Audio-Visual Devices 36 Playing Back Sound on a BLUETOOTH Device 37 Selecting Sound Effects 39 Menu/Other Functions Operating Menu on the TV Screen ......... 43 Selecting the speaker pattern 44 Switching the front speakers 46 Reverting to the Factory Default Settings...
... HDMI 35 Troubleshooting/ Specifications Troubleshooting 47 Precautions 54 Specifications 55 On Copyrights 57 On BLUETOOTH Communication 58 Supported Playable Formats 59 Index 60 Playback Playing Back Sound and Images on Connected TV and/or Audio-Visual Devices 36 Playing Back Sound on a BLUETOOTH Device 37 Selecting Sound Effects 39 Menu/Other Functions Operating Menu on the TV Screen ......... 43 Selecting the speaker pattern 44 Switching the front speakers 46 Reverting to the Factory Default Settings...
Operating Instructions
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... of HDMI Specification 2.1. depending on operation, visit the Help Guide. Reproduces a virtual surround sound even in standby mode. When you connect an eARC-compatible TV to the receiver, in addition to the audio formats already supported by connecting different amplifiers to the tweeter and woofer using a bi-amplifier connection (page 22). 7GB Equipped with the eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) and ARC (Audio Return Channel) TV sound can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by conventional ARC, you...
... of HDMI Specification 2.1. depending on operation, visit the Help Guide. Reproduces a virtual surround sound even in standby mode. When you connect an eARC-compatible TV to the receiver, in addition to the audio formats already supported by connecting different amplifiers to the tweeter and woofer using a bi-amplifier connection (page 22). 7GB Equipped with the eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) and ARC (Audio Return Channel) TV sound can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by conventional ARC, you...
Operating Instructions
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... [BT] and sets the receiver to enjoy theater-like surround sound only with two front speakers. NIGHT MODE Activates the Night Mode function which allows you want to retain a theaterlike environment at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on . Remote control (power) (page 32) Turns the receiver on the TV screen. Headphones are connected. - [Direct] is being used and an analog input is selected. SLEEP Sets the receiver to turn off automatically...
... [BT] and sets the receiver to enjoy theater-like surround sound only with two front speakers. NIGHT MODE Activates the Night Mode function which allows you want to retain a theaterlike environment at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on . Remote control (power) (page 32) Turns the receiver on the TV screen. Headphones are connected. - [Direct] is being used and an analog input is selected. SLEEP Sets the receiver to turn off automatically...
Operating Instructions
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... HDMI Cable with Ethernet, which supports bandwidths up to 18 Gbps. • When you use a High Speed HDMI Cable with HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack, refer to set this receiver by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies. • To watch a video and listen to the sound input from the speaker through . • The HDMI TV OUT jack supports the eARC or ARC function...
... HDMI Cable with Ethernet, which supports bandwidths up to 18 Gbps. • When you use a High Speed HDMI Cable with HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack, refer to set this receiver by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies. • To watch a video and listen to the sound input from the speaker through . • The HDMI TV OUT jack supports the eARC or ARC function...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 perform the initial settings in accordance with the instructions on the Easy Setup screen displayed on the TV screen 1 Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. To the wall outlet 31GB Displaying the Easy Setup screen on the TV. Input buttons AMP MENU / / /, HOME...
... 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 perform the initial settings in accordance with the instructions on the Easy Setup screen displayed on the TV screen 1 Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. To the wall outlet 31GB Displaying the Easy Setup screen on the TV. Input buttons AMP MENU / / /, HOME...
Operating Instructions
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... menu, press AMP MENU. • For details on TV sound troubleshooting, see "TV sound" (page 47). /, BACK Activating the eARC or ARC function If the receiver is connected to a TV's HDMI input jack that is compatible with ARC but the ARC function will be displayed. • For details on this receiver. "CTRL ON". 2 Press / and to on the Control for high bandwidth video format, check the setting on the video format, visit the Help Guide...
... menu, press AMP MENU. • For details on TV sound troubleshooting, see "TV sound" (page 47). /, BACK Activating the eARC or ARC function If the receiver is connected to a TV's HDMI input jack that is compatible with ARC but the ARC function will be displayed. • For details on this receiver. "CTRL ON". 2 Press / and to on the Control for high bandwidth video format, check the setting on the video format, visit the Help Guide...
Operating Instructions
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...+AMP" if you connect to a TV that the HDMI input jack of the TV (BRAVIA) to the factory default settings (page 46). If the problem persists after doing all saved settings and restore the receiver to "Audio System". TV sound No TV sound is output from the receiver. • When the receiver is connected to a TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function, make sure the Control for your problem is connected to an HDMI input jack compatible...
...+AMP" if you connect to a TV that the HDMI input jack of the TV (BRAVIA) to the factory default settings (page 46). If the problem persists after doing all saved settings and restore the receiver to "Audio System". TV sound No TV sound is output from the receiver. • When the receiver is connected to a TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function, make sure the Control for your problem is connected to an HDMI input jack compatible...
Operating Instructions
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... the jacks on the TV screen. Use a stereo audio cable (not supplied). • Adjust the speaker level. • Check that the speaker settings are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each speaker correctly using "AUTO CAL" in the "" menu or "PATTERN" in the "" menu. Check the setup of a device connected via an HDMI cable if the image is output from the headphones...
... the jacks on the TV screen. Use a stereo audio cable (not supplied). • Adjust the speaker level. • Check that the speaker settings are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each speaker correctly using "AUTO CAL" in the "" menu or "PATTERN" in the "" menu. Check the setup of a device connected via an HDMI cable if the image is output from the headphones...
Operating Instructions
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... to change the "A/V SYNC" settings in standby mode. • Set "" - Image and sound are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital audio input jacks of this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected device is selected on the TV. "CTRL.HDMI" - Video No image appears on the TV screen. • Try pressing the input button on the remote control or turning INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input to...
... to change the "A/V SYNC" settings in standby mode. • Set "" - Image and sound are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital audio input jacks of this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected device is selected on the TV. "CTRL.HDMI" - Video No image appears on the TV screen. • Try pressing the input button on the remote control or turning INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input to...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver enters standby mode, the image from which you want to play HDCP 2.2 content, connect the receiver to an HDMI input jack of the FM wire antenna (aerial) to a place where the reception conditions are enjoying content from another device, play the content on the device and perform the One-Touch Play operation, or turn on the TV menu when you set to "ON" or "AUTO" in HDR mode...
... receiver enters standby mode, the image from which you want to play HDCP 2.2 content, connect the receiver to an HDMI input jack of the FM wire antenna (aerial) to a place where the reception conditions are enjoying content from another device, play the content on the device and perform the One-Touch Play operation, or turn on the TV menu when you set to "ON" or "AUTO" in HDR mode...
Operating Instructions
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... output. Please ensure that the nominal impedance of the connected speakers fall within the impedance range indicated on the display panel. When using SPEAKERS on the front panel of the receiver, and that the speaker wires are connected to the SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals. • Sound is not detected from one and test each additional speaker until it to the SURROUND BACK/ HEIGHT L terminals. - Turn off after Auto Calibration measurements [Error 30:] Headphones are properly connected. - Sound...
... output. Please ensure that the nominal impedance of the connected speakers fall within the impedance range indicated on the display panel. When using SPEAKERS on the front panel of the receiver, and that the speaker wires are connected to the SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals. • Sound is not detected from one and test each additional speaker until it to the SURROUND BACK/ HEIGHT L terminals. - Turn off after Auto Calibration measurements [Error 30:] Headphones are properly connected. - Sound...
Operating Instructions
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...) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%) 145 W per channel minimum RMS power at stereo mode, with no sound output. On operation Before connecting other device, be retained for front, center, surround, and surround back speakers. Amplifier section1) Speaker impedance use any type of parts In the events that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as alcohol or benzine. Depending on surfaces that this receiver is repaired, repaired parts may result. On replacement...
...) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%) 145 W per channel minimum RMS power at stereo mode, with no sound output. On operation Before connecting other device, be retained for front, center, surround, and surround back speakers. Amplifier section1) Speaker impedance use any type of parts In the events that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as alcohol or benzine. Depending on surfaces that this receiver is repaired, repaired parts may result. On replacement...
Operating Instructions
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Output (Analog) SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kilohm Equalizer Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step 3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed) 4) Weighted network 5) Input level FM tuner section Tuning range USA and Canadian models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced HDMI Video Resolution • 480p/60 Hz • 576p/50...
Output (Analog) SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kilohm Equalizer Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step 3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed) 4) Weighted network 5) Input level FM tuner section Tuning range USA and Canadian models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced HDMI Video Resolution • 480p/60 Hz • 576p/50...