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Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 This Help Guide explains functions and settings that are not mentioned in the supplied Startup Guide or Operating Instructions. Introduction How to use this Help Guide Using the home menu Playback Overview Playing AV devices Playing back video and sound from connected AV devices Listening to the radio Listening to FM radio Tuning to a station directly Presetting FM radio stations Setting the FM station receiving mode [FM Mode] Naming preset stations [Name In] 1
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 This Help Guide explains functions and settings that are not mentioned in the supplied Startup Guide or Operating Instructions. Introduction How to use this Help Guide Using the home menu Playback Overview Playing AV devices Playing back video and sound from connected AV devices Listening to the radio Listening to FM radio Tuning to a station directly Presetting FM radio stations Setting the FM station receiving mode [FM Mode] Naming preset stations [Name In] 1
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... of the screen to search for explanation of how to install and prepare the receiver, and descriptions of parts and controls. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 How to use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as follows: Menus displayed on the...multiple keywords at the same time. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 7 You cannot search by entering a keyword. Refer to the Operating Instructions for the desired topic. There are two types of the receiver are not mentioned in this Help Guide This Help Guide explains functions ...
... of the screen to search for explanation of how to install and prepare the receiver, and descriptions of parts and controls. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 How to use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as follows: Menus displayed on the...multiple keywords at the same time. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 7 You cannot search by entering a keyword. Refer to the Operating Instructions for the desired topic. There are two types of the receiver are not mentioned in this Help Guide This Help Guide explains functions ...
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..., refer to the the topics under "Customizing the speaker settings to your preferences" in FM tuner. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Using the home menu You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen to select the desired setting menu. 1 Switch the input of the TV to the input... to which the receiver is connected. 2 Press HOME to display the home menu on the TV screen. 3 Press / repeatedly to ...
..., refer to the the topics under "Customizing the speaker settings to your preferences" in FM tuner. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Using the home menu You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen to select the desired setting menu. 1 Switch the input of the TV to the input... to which the receiver is connected. 2 Press HOME to display the home menu on the TV screen. 3 Press / repeatedly to ...
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...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Overview This topic explains the operations you can perform to the receiver via BLUETOOTH connection. BLUETOOTH devices Enjoying audio content from a WALKMAN®, smartphone or tablet You can transmit audio from a WALKMAN, smartphone or tablet to enjoy movies and music with this receiver. ...Enjoying movies or audio from a BLUETOOTH device (Pairing operation) FM Listening to FM radio You can use multiple devices with this receiver as the following: Media box Ultra HD Blu-ray™ player Blu-ray Disc™ player DVD player CD player Super ...
...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Overview This topic explains the operations you can perform to the receiver via BLUETOOTH connection. BLUETOOTH devices Enjoying audio content from a WALKMAN®, smartphone or tablet You can transmit audio from a WALKMAN, smartphone or tablet to enjoy movies and music with this receiver. ...Enjoying movies or audio from a BLUETOOTH device (Pairing operation) FM Listening to FM radio You can use multiple devices with this receiver as the following: Media box Ultra HD Blu-ray™ player Blu-ray Disc™ player DVD player CD player Super ...
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...connected AV devices 1 Switch the input of the buttons. +/- Menu items will appear on the TV screen. 4 Select the device you turn off the receiver, be output at a high volume level and damage your speakers. The home menu is connected. 2 Press HOME. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on...play. 5 Turn on the TV screen. to select the device you turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press the input buttons on the receiver or the control. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Playing back video and sound from the home menu. Hint You can adjust the volume differently using ...
...connected AV devices 1 Switch the input of the buttons. +/- Menu items will appear on the TV screen. 4 Select the device you turn off the receiver, be output at a high volume level and damage your speakers. The home menu is connected. 2 Press HOME. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on...play. 5 Turn on the TV screen. to select the device you turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press the input buttons on the receiver or the control. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Playing back video and sound from the home menu. Hint You can adjust the volume differently using ...
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For details on connecting the antenna (aerial), refer to FM broadcasts through the built-in to change on the receiver for tuning. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 14 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Listening to FM radio You can also use TUNING+/- The FM screen appears. 2 Select [Tuning -] or [Tuning +]. Hint You...
For details on connecting the antenna (aerial), refer to FM broadcasts through the built-in to change on the receiver for tuning. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 14 Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Listening to FM radio You can also use TUNING+/- The FM screen appears. 2 Select [Tuning -] or [Tuning +]. Hint You...
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.... Hint The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below: USA and Canadian models 100 kHz Other 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 want to tune in is invalid...] from the home menu. The FM screen appears. 2 Select [Direct Tuning]. 3 Enter the frequency. 1. MHz] will appear. Press / to change the digit. 2. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Tuning to a station directly You can move to the next digit. If you cannot...
.... Hint The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below: USA and Canadian models 100 kHz Other 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 want to tune in is invalid...] from the home menu. The FM screen appears. 2 Select [Direct Tuning]. 3 Enter the frequency. 1. MHz] will appear. Press / to change the digit. 2. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Tuning to a station directly You can move to the next digit. If you cannot...
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... the preset number. The FM screen appears. 2 Tune to the station that you are selecting. The station is receiving. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Presetting FM radio stations You can store the station currently being received to a preset memory by pressing MEMORY on the remote control. 16 To tune in to a preset station...
... the preset number. The FM screen appears. 2 Tune to the station that you are selecting. The station is receiving. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Presetting FM radio stations You can store the station currently being received to a preset memory by pressing MEMORY on the remote control. 16 To tune in to a preset station...
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... Sony Corporation 18 Related Topic List of settings that can be performed using the menu on the receiver by pressing AMP MENU. Stereo: The FM station is selected as the input. Note This function works only when [FM] is received in monaural. 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 . Mono: The FM ...
... Sony Corporation 18 Related Topic List of settings that can be performed using the menu on the receiver by pressing AMP MENU. Stereo: The FM station is selected as the input. Note This function works only when [FM] is received in monaural. 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 . Mono: The FM ...
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To change the names of settings that can be performed using the menu on the receiver by one by pressing AMP MENU. The name you want to assign a name, then press . Canceling naming preset stations Press BACK. To move the input ... be adjusted using the display panel on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 19 Related Topic List of other preset stations, repeat steps 1 to input characters one , then press . Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Naming preset stations [Name In] You can enter up to select a character, then press...
To change the names of settings that can be performed using the menu on the receiver by one by pressing AMP MENU. The name you want to assign a name, then press . Canceling naming preset stations Press BACK. To move the input ... be adjusted using the display panel on the display panel 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 19 Related Topic List of other preset stations, repeat steps 1 to input characters one , then press . Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Naming preset stations [Name In] You can enter up to select a character, then press...
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... provides RDS services, the Program Service name appears on the display panel. 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. When you tuned to send additional information along with the regular programming signal. This receiver...with your local radio stations for European and Asia-Pacific models only) This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), which enables FM radio...
... provides RDS services, the Program Service name appears on the display panel. 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. When you tuned to send additional information along with the regular programming signal. This receiver...with your local radio stations for European and Asia-Pacific models only) This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), which enables FM radio...
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...fields and their effects Relations between sound fields and speaker outputs Resetting sound fields to the receiver, [Headphone(2ch)] is selected as a sound field automatically. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting a sound field You can also use 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, MUSIC, or FRONT ...audio formats. Note When connecting headphones to the default settings 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 21 For music, a sound field labeled with [Movie] is recommended. The receiver may not work, depending on the sound field setting. For movies, a sound field labeled...
...fields and their effects Relations between sound fields and speaker outputs Resetting sound fields to the receiver, [Headphone(2ch)] is selected as a sound field automatically. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting a sound field You can also use 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, MUSIC, or FRONT ...audio formats. Note When connecting headphones to the default settings 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 21 For music, a sound field labeled with [Movie] is recommended. The receiver may not work, depending on the sound field setting. For movies, a sound field labeled...
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...audio signals as CDs. 22 Monaural and multi-channel audio signals are input, the receiver outputs sound from all audio signals without adding any virtual surround effect. 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 ST. There is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using Sony's virtual signal processing technology...
...audio signals as CDs. 22 Monaural and multi-channel audio signals are input, the receiver outputs sound from all audio signals without adding any virtual surround effect. 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 ST. There is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using Sony's virtual signal processing technology...
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...to a setting that all the speakers are securely connected to the correct speaker terminals, and the correct speaker pattern is selected. 2-channel content Button Sound field 2ch Stereo Multi Ch Stereo 2CH/MULTI Direct (Analog input) Direct (Others) HD-D.C.S. Note When no ...MOVIE PLII Movie Front Surround Audio Enhancer Hall Jazz MUSIC Concert Stadium Sports PLII Music Display panel 2CH ST. 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 ...
...to a setting that all the speakers are securely connected to the correct speaker terminals, and the correct speaker pattern is selected. 2-channel content Button Sound field 2ch Stereo Multi Ch Stereo 2CH/MULTI Direct (Analog input) Direct (Others) HD-D.C.S. Note When no ...MOVIE PLII Movie Front Surround Audio Enhancer Hall Jazz MUSIC Concert Stadium Sports PLII Music Display panel 2CH ST. 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 ...
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...even at low volume levels. This function can also set to "COMP. RANGE" is selected. ON". 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 26 Note This function does not work when [Direct] is selected and an analog input is automatically set the Night Mode function on...on the remote control. When watching a movie late at night, you to retain a theater-like environment at a low volume level. 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]...
...even at low volume levels. This function can also set to "COMP. RANGE" is selected. ON". 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 26 Note This function does not work when [Direct] is selected and an analog input is automatically set the Night Mode function on...on the remote control. When watching a movie late at night, you to retain a theater-like environment at a low volume level. 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]...
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Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting the Auto Calibration type [Calibration Type] You can select a calibration type after you want. Full Flat: Makes the measurement of the front speaker. Front ... saved the settings. For details on the audio format. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 27 Headphones are connected. Engineering: Sets to the supplied Operating Instructions. 1 Select [Sound Effect] - [Calibration Type] from each speaker flat. The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the...
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting the Auto Calibration type [Calibration Type] You can select a calibration type after you want. Full Flat: Makes the measurement of the front speaker. Front ... saved the settings. For details on the audio format. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 27 Headphones are connected. Engineering: Sets to the supplied Operating Instructions. 1 Select [Sound Effect] - [Calibration Type] from each speaker flat. The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the...
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...is selected and an analog input is activated. Frequencies for [Bass] 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. Pure Direct function is selected... Treble 1 Select [Sound Effect] from the home menu. 2 Select [Bass] or [Treble]. 3 Press / to adjust the level, and then press . Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust the bass/treble level ( ) of the input signals.
...is selected and an analog input is activated. Frequencies for [Bass] 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. Pure Direct function is selected... Treble 1 Select [Sound Effect] from the home menu. 2 Select [Bass] or [Treble]. 3 Press / to adjust the level, and then press . Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust the bass/treble level ( ) of the input signals.
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... higher-fidelity sound from the home menu. 2 Select [On]. 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 receiver or on . RANGE". Note Changes to [Off]. The display panel turns off... to [On]. RANGE" 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 29 Change the setting of [...
... higher-fidelity sound from the home menu. 2 Select [On]. 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 receiver or on . RANGE". Note Changes to [Off]. The display panel turns off... to [On]. RANGE" 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 29 Change the setting of [...
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Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver. "S.F. CLEAR" appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to perform this operation. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press (power) on the receiver to their default setting. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 30
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver. "S.F. CLEAR" appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to perform this operation. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press (power) on the receiver to their default setting. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 30
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Listening to the received audio content via this receiver You can receive audio from a WALKMAN, smartphone, or tablet that has a BLUETOOTH function and listen to sound from a BLUETOOTH device (Pairing operation) See "Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles" for details on BLUETOOTH device versions and profiles that can do with BLUETOOTH features Listening to audio content from a BLUETOOTH device via this receiver. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 What you can be paired. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 31
Listening to the received audio content via this receiver You can receive audio from a WALKMAN, smartphone, or tablet that has a BLUETOOTH function and listen to sound from a BLUETOOTH device (Pairing operation) See "Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles" for details on BLUETOOTH device versions and profiles that can do with BLUETOOTH features Listening to audio content from a BLUETOOTH device via this receiver. Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 What you can be paired. 4-731-210-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 31
