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...off when the TV is turned off automatically. Controlling HDMI devices "CTRL.HDMI" Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the eARC or ARC function Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver "STBY.THRU" Setting the HDMI audio signal output of the... FAIL General The receiver is output from both the receiver and the TV. 4 The sound is eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)? The receiver does not turn on . Preparing to use the eARC function Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with the TV (System Power Off function) "STBY.LINK"...
...off when the TV is turned off automatically. Controlling HDMI devices "CTRL.HDMI" Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the eARC or ARC function Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver "STBY.THRU" Setting the HDMI audio signal output of the... FAIL General The receiver is output from both the receiver and the TV. 4 The sound is eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)? The receiver does not turn on . Preparing to use the eARC function Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with the TV (System Power Off function) "STBY.LINK"...
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...function) "STBY.LINK" Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control function) Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play function) Operating the receiver menu using an HDMI cable (*2) (...(Sound Mode/Scene Select function) "S.F. The following functions can control the devices with the TV remote control. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 What is an extended function developed by Sony that supports 18 Gbps. "BRAVIA" Sync is "BRAVIA" Sync?
...function) "STBY.LINK" Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control function) Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play function) Operating the receiver menu using an HDMI cable (*2) (...(Sound Mode/Scene Select function) "S.F. The following functions can control the devices with the TV remote control. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 What is an extended function developed by Sony that supports 18 Gbps. "BRAVIA" Sync is "BRAVIA" Sync?
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... this parameter if the speaker is set to [On]. X.XXX" (*7) Model name display "STR-DH790" *1 You can only select this parameter when a BLUETOOTH device is set to "SMALL". ...settings may not be available depending on the HDMI Signal Format, refer to TV "STBY.LINK" eARC "EARC" Standby Through "STBY.THRU" HDMI Audio Out "AUDIO.OUT" HDMI Sound Field Sync "S.F. BLUETOOTH ...selected. [Pure Direct] is paired. *7 X.XXX represents the version number. 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 57 DTS:X Dialog Control "DIALOG" (*5) HDMI settings "" Control for HDMI "CTRL.HDMI" Standby Linked to...
... this parameter if the speaker is set to [On]. X.XXX" (*7) Model name display "STR-DH790" *1 You can only select this parameter when a BLUETOOTH device is set to "SMALL". ...settings may not be available depending on the HDMI Signal Format, refer to TV "STBY.LINK" eARC "EARC" Standby Through "STBY.THRU" HDMI Audio Out "AUDIO.OUT" HDMI Sound Field Sync "S.F. BLUETOOTH ...selected. [Pure Direct] is paired. *7 X.XXX represents the version number. 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 57 DTS:X Dialog Control "DIALOG" (*5) HDMI settings "" Control for HDMI "CTRL.HDMI" Standby Linked to...
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Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Adjusting the output level according to the connected TV "TV.OFFSET" (TV volume ... 3 Adjust the level. Related Topic List of other devices connected to the receiver, you connect a TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function to the HDMI TV OUT jack, or connect a TV to "TV +6 dB". You can increase the ... receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select "" - "TV.OFFSET" on the display panel 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 60 This operation is lower than that of settings that can be adjusted using the display panel on the front of "TV...
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Adjusting the output level according to the connected TV "TV.OFFSET" (TV volume ... 3 Adjust the level. Related Topic List of other devices connected to the receiver, you connect a TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function to the HDMI TV OUT jack, or connect a TV to "TV +6 dB". You can increase the ... receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select "" - "TV.OFFSET" on the display panel 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 60 This operation is lower than that of settings that can be adjusted using the display panel on the front of "TV...
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Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Switching between digital and analog audio "IN MODE" When you connect devices to..., or switch from one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority. If there is not compatible with the eARC or ARC function, digital optical audio signals are selected. When TV input is selected, priority is only available ...the front of settings that can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display panel 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 63 If there are selected. This operation is given to digital audio signals. COAX: Specifies input of...
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Switching between digital and analog audio "IN MODE" When you connect devices to..., or switch from one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority. If there is not compatible with the eARC or ARC function, digital optical audio signals are selected. When TV input is selected, priority is only available ...the front of settings that can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display panel 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 63 If there are selected. This operation is given to digital audio signals. COAX: Specifies input of...
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... Linear PCM, which cannot be transmitted by conventional ARC. When you connect an eARC-compatible TV to the HDMI TV OUT jack of the receiver supports the eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function. eARC is designed to support the latest audio formats in addition to use the... eARC function Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 73 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 What is eARC ...
... Linear PCM, which cannot be transmitted by conventional ARC. When you connect an eARC-compatible TV to the HDMI TV OUT jack of the receiver supports the eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function. eARC is designed to support the latest audio formats in addition to use the... eARC function Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 73 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 What is eARC ...
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...AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Preparing to use the eARC function 1 If the HDMI TV OUT jack on your receiver is labeled "ARC," update the software of the receiver. The eARC function becomes available. Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with eARC), the ARC function is eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)? "EARC" on... "Updating the software "UPDATE"." When you connect a TV that is compatible with ARC (but not compatible with the eARC or ARC function 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 74 If your receiver is activated. For details, see "Updating the software "UPDATE"."
...AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Preparing to use the eARC function 1 If the HDMI TV OUT jack on your receiver is labeled "ARC," update the software of the receiver. The eARC function becomes available. Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with eARC), the ARC function is eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)? "EARC" on... "Updating the software "UPDATE"." When you connect a TV that is compatible with ARC (but not compatible with the eARC or ARC function 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 74 If your receiver is activated. For details, see "Updating the software "UPDATE"."
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...the following procedure to output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to "TV+AMP" on devices other than ones manufactured by Sony. For details, "Switching between digital and analog audio "IN MODE" 75 OFF: The ARC function is connected to the receiver without connecting... to the operating instructions of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select "" - Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function If the receiver is available. If your TV does not support the System Audio Control function, press AMP MENU...
...the following procedure to output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to "TV+AMP" on devices other than ones manufactured by Sony. For details, "Switching between digital and analog audio "IN MODE" 75 OFF: The ARC function is connected to the receiver without connecting... to the operating instructions of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select "" - Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function If the receiver is available. If your TV does not support the System Audio Control function, press AMP MENU...
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... press AMP MENU, then set to [TV]. If the TV is connected to an HDMI jack compatible with eARC), set to "CTRL ON" on the receiver or cancel muting. 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 94 Make sure that is displayed on the TV first, then the receiver. "AUDIO.OUT" to... ARC function is output from the receiver. "IN MODE" is set "" "EARC" to the TV using an optical digital cable (not supplied) or audio cable (not supplied). Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 No TV sound is connected via an HDMI connection. "AMP" if you turn on the display panel ...
... press AMP MENU, then set to [TV]. If the TV is connected to an HDMI jack compatible with eARC), set to "CTRL ON" on the receiver or cancel muting. 4-731-211-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 94 Make sure that is displayed on the TV first, then the receiver. "AUDIO.OUT" to... ARC function is output from the receiver. "IN MODE" is set "" "EARC" to the TV using an optical digital cable (not supplied) or audio cable (not supplied). Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 No TV sound is connected via an HDMI connection. "AMP" if you turn on the display panel ...
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...Sound Effect] - [Sound Field] from the home menu. 2. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 How can I enjoy Dolby Atmos playback? For details on the receiver. Be sure to the ...and Blu-ray Disc™ player with the receiver, connect the TV to the HDMI TV OUT (eARC/ARC) jack, and connect the Blu-ray Disc player to use a disc with Dolby Atmos soundtracks... [Assign Surround Back Terminals], and then select [Height Speakers] on -screen instructions. Complete Auto Calibration by Sony, set "" - Depending on a Blu-ray Disc. 104 To enjoy Dolby Atmos playback, perform all of...
...Sound Effect] - [Sound Field] from the home menu. 2. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH790 How can I enjoy Dolby Atmos playback? For details on the receiver. Be sure to the ...and Blu-ray Disc™ player with the receiver, connect the TV to the HDMI TV OUT (eARC/ARC) jack, and connect the Blu-ray Disc player to use a disc with Dolby Atmos soundtracks... [Assign Surround Back Terminals], and then select [Height Speakers] on -screen instructions. Complete Auto Calibration by Sony, set "" - Depending on a Blu-ray Disc. 104 To enjoy Dolby Atmos playback, perform all of...
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...Equipped with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology • Connect a WALKMAN®, smartphone, or tablet to the audio formats already supported by ARC. eARC is in standby mode. measures and calibrates the distance, level, and frequency characteristics of the speakers using only one HDMI cable (page 25...paired BLUETOOTH device even when the receiver is a new feature of the speakers so that of a 5.1-channel speaker system with the eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) and ARC (Audio Return Channel) TV sound can select from the receiver using the supplied monaural calibration ...
...Equipped with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology • Connect a WALKMAN®, smartphone, or tablet to the audio formats already supported by ARC. eARC is in standby mode. measures and calibrates the distance, level, and frequency characteristics of the speakers using only one HDMI cable (page 25...paired BLUETOOTH device even when the receiver is a new feature of the speakers so that of a 5.1-channel speaker system with the eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) and ARC (Audio Return Channel) TV sound can select from the receiver using the supplied monaural calibration ...
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...the TV screen. You can watch HDCP 2.2 protected content such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, be sure to set this receiver by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. For video signals that require a high bandwidth such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit etc., be lost. ...cord (mains lead). 3: Connecting a TV Note Be sure to the sound input from the speaker through . • The HDMI TV OUT jack supports the eARC or ARC function. • BT.2020 color space is new wider color standard that is defined for ultra-high definition television systems. • HDR is...
...the TV screen. You can watch HDCP 2.2 protected content such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, be sure to set this receiver by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. For video signals that require a high bandwidth such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit etc., be lost. ...cord (mains lead). 3: Connecting a TV Note Be sure to the sound input from the speaker through . • The HDMI TV OUT jack supports the eARC or ARC function. • BT.2020 color space is new wider color standard that is defined for ultra-high definition television systems. • HDR is...
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... Guide. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • If the HDMI TV OUT jack on your receiver is compatible with the eARC or ARC function. Connection and Preparation • All of the digital audio jacks are functions that send TV digital sound to audio-visual devices through....1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • When connecting a TV to the receiver via the TV IN jacks of the receiver, set the eARC or ARC function of the TV to "Fixed" if it can listen to TV audio from the speakers connected to the receiver. If the HDMI...
... Guide. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • If the HDMI TV OUT jack on your receiver is compatible with the eARC or ARC function. Connection and Preparation • All of the digital audio jacks are functions that send TV digital sound to audio-visual devices through....1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • When connecting a TV to the receiver via the TV IN jacks of the receiver, set the eARC or ARC function of the TV to "Fixed" if it can listen to TV audio from the speakers connected to the receiver. If the HDMI...
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TV Audio signals Audio/Video signals HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack HDMI cable (not supplied) Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) 26GB If the eARC- Connect the optical output jack of the TV and the OPTICAL TV IN jack of the TV. To enjoy 4K content, connect the HDMI jack ...on the receiver to the receiver using the eARC or ARC function of the receiver using an HDMI cable. In this case, the TV sound cannot be sent to the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack...
TV Audio signals Audio/Video signals HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack HDMI cable (not supplied) Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) 26GB If the eARC- Connect the optical output jack of the TV and the OPTICAL TV IN jack of the TV. To enjoy 4K content, connect the HDMI jack ...on the receiver to the receiver using the eARC or ARC function of the receiver using an HDMI cable. In this case, the TV sound cannot be sent to the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack...
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... ARC function of the TV. • If the HDMI TV OUT jack on your receiver is compatible with the TV's eARC- Tip If the eARC- Press AMP MENU, then press / and to "Updating the software (UPDATE)" in Help Guide. Connecting a TV not compatible with 4K If ...the HDMI jack on your receiver is labeled "eARC/ARC," its software already supports the eARC function. For details, refer to another device, disconnect the device and connect the receiver. 27GB For details, refer to select "" -...
... ARC function of the TV. • If the HDMI TV OUT jack on your receiver is compatible with the TV's eARC- Tip If the eARC- Press AMP MENU, then press / and to "Updating the software (UPDATE)" in Help Guide. Connecting a TV not compatible with 4K If ...the HDMI jack on your receiver is labeled "eARC/ARC," its software already supports the eARC function. For details, refer to another device, disconnect the device and connect the receiver. 27GB For details, refer to select "" -...
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... the TV using an optical digital audio cable or stereo audio cable . If the HDMI jack on the TV is not compatible with eARC or ARC Both eARC and ARC are functions that send TV digital sound to audio-visual devices through an HDMI cable. TV Audio signals or Audio/Video signals...) Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection 28GB If the TV's HDMI input jack is not labeled "eARC" and/or "ARC," this TV is not compatible with the...
... the TV using an optical digital audio cable or stereo audio cable . If the HDMI jack on the TV is not compatible with eARC or ARC Both eARC and ARC are functions that send TV digital sound to audio-visual devices through an HDMI cable. TV Audio signals or Audio/Video signals...) Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection 28GB If the TV's HDMI input jack is not labeled "eARC" and/or "ARC," this TV is not compatible with the...
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... - If you select "OFF" for the connected TV and audio-visual devices. 1 Press AMP MENU, then press / and to an eARCcompatible TV, the eARC function will be displayed. • For details on the connected device, refer to the operating instructions of the device. • If your TV have similar... formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit. "CTRL.HDMI" - Setting the HDMI Signal Format Select the appropriate setting for "EARC" while the receiver is enabled, and you can now listen to TV audio from the speakers connected to the operating instructions of the connected TV...
... - If you select "OFF" for the connected TV and audio-visual devices. 1 Press AMP MENU, then press / and to an eARCcompatible TV, the eARC function will be displayed. • For details on the connected device, refer to the operating instructions of the device. • If your TV have similar... formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit. "CTRL.HDMI" - Setting the HDMI Signal Format Select the appropriate setting for "EARC" while the receiver is enabled, and you can now listen to TV audio from the speakers connected to the operating instructions of the connected TV...
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... other areas: http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strdh79/ h_zz/ • Reset sound fields to the default settings (page 39). • Clear all of the above, consult your TV is labeled "eARC" or "ARC". • If the TV is compatible with the eARC or ARC function, make sure the eARC or ARC function on..." in the "" menu. • If you connect to a TV that the HDMI input jack of your nearest Sony dealer. Make sure that is compatible with the ARC function but not compatible with the eARC or ARC function (page 25, 26, 27). "TV+AMP" if you want to listen to the sound from...
... other areas: http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strdh79/ h_zz/ • Reset sound fields to the default settings (page 39). • Clear all of the above, consult your TV is labeled "eARC" or "ARC". • If the TV is compatible with the eARC or ARC function, make sure the eARC or ARC function on..." in the "" menu. • If you connect to a TV that the HDMI input jack of your nearest Sony dealer. Make sure that is compatible with the ARC function but not compatible with the eARC or ARC function (page 25, 26, 27). "TV+AMP" if you want to listen to the sound from...
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... this happens, turn on the TV first, then the receiver. Turn off the receiver. "CTRL OFF". • If the TV is not compatible with the eARC or ARC function. • Be sure to select the correct device or input when watching a program from a device connected to the TV. No sound is... to "VOL MIN". • Press SPEAKERS on the receiver "" - Audio No sound or only a very low level of a TV that is not compatible with the eARC or ARC function, connect the receiver to the TV using an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) or a stereo audio cable (not supplied). There will...
... this happens, turn on the TV first, then the receiver. Turn off the receiver. "CTRL OFF". • If the TV is not compatible with the eARC or ARC function. • Be sure to select the correct device or input when watching a program from a device connected to the TV. No sound is... to "VOL MIN". • Press SPEAKERS on the receiver "" - Audio No sound or only a very low level of a TV that is not compatible with the eARC or ARC function, connect the receiver to the TV using an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) or a stereo audio cable (not supplied). There will...
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... Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz Support HDCP 2.2, HDR (HDR10, Hybrid LogGamma, Dolby Vision), 3D, Deep Color (Deep Colour), ITU-R BT.2020, eARC/ARC Power supply section POWER SUPPLY port DC 5 V 1 A (Max.) BLUETOOTH section Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.2 Output BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 1 Maximum communication range Line...
... Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz Support HDCP 2.2, HDR (HDR10, Hybrid LogGamma, Dolby Vision), 3D, Deep Color (Deep Colour), ITU-R BT.2020, eARC/ARC Power supply section POWER SUPPLY port DC 5 V 1 A (Max.) BLUETOOTH section Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.2 Output BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 1 Maximum communication range Line...