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.
Receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and Asia-Pacific models only) Selecting sound effects Selecting a sound field Selectable sound fields and their effects Relations 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 Enjoying high-fidelity sound [Pure Direct] Resetting sound fields to the default settings Playing back sound from a BLUETOOTH device What you can do with BLUETOOTH f
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 Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel List of settings that can be adjusted using the menu on the display panel Level settings “” Outputting a test tone from each speaker “T.
Selecting the optimum sound field automatically (Sound Mode/Scene Select function) “S.F. SYNC” Setting the 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 “BT POWER” System settings “” Setting standby mode “AUTO.STBY” Updating the software “UPDATE” Checking the software version “VER. X.
The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed. Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced. The surround effect cannot be obtained. A test tone is not output from the speakers. A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the display panel. No image and/or sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in the standby mode. Image No image appears on the TV screen. No 4K content appears on the TV screen.
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Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 How to use this Help Guide This Help Guide explains functions and settings that are not mentioned in the supplied Startup Guide or Operating Instructions. Refer to the Operating Instructions for explanation of how to install and prepare the receiver, and descriptions of parts and controls. You can search for information in this Help Guide by entering a keyword. Press in the top left or top right of the screen to search for the desired topic.
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 select the menu you want, and then press to confirm the selection. Home menu items Watch, Listen: Select to enjoy videos or audio from AV devices or the built-in FM tuner.
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Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Overview This topic explains the operations you can perform to enjoy movies and music with this receiver. For example, you can use multiple devices with this receiver as shown below. BLUETOOTH devices Enjoying audio content from a WALKMAN®, smartphone or tablet You can transmit audio from a WALKMAN, smartphone or tablet to the receiver via BLUETOOTH connection.
Game console such as PlayStation®4 You can connect AV devices to the receiver to enjoy a wide range of content such as movies and audio. As the receiver is equipped with HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jacks, you can also enjoy 4K content via streaming services, satellite broadcasts, etc. * To connect a turntable that only has a PHONO output jack, you need to connect a phono equalizer (not supplied) between the turntable and this receiver.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Playing back video and sound from connected AV devices 1 Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected. 2 Press HOME. The home menu is displayed on the TV screen. Depending on the TV, the home menu may take some time to appear on the TV screen. 3 Select [Watch] or [Listen] from the home menu. Menu items will appear on the TV screen. 4 Select the device you want to play. 5 Turn on the device and start playback.
To make fine adjustments Turn the knob slowly. Press one of the buttons and release it immediately.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Listening to FM radio You can listen to FM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Scan the radio frequencies by the following procedure to tune in to a station automatically. Be sure that the FM wire antenna (aerial) is connected to the receiver before performing this operation. For details on connecting the antenna (aerial), refer to the supplied Operating Instructions. 1 Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. The FM screen appears.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Tuning to a station directly You can enter the frequency of a station directly. 1 Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. The FM screen appears. 2 Select [Direct Tuning]. 3 Enter the frequency. 1. Press / to change the digit. 2. Press to move to the next digit. You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing 4 / . Repeat step 3 until the frequency you want to tune in is displayed, then press .
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Presetting FM radio stations You can store up to 30 FM stations as your favorite stations. 1 Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. The FM screen appears. 2 Tune to the station that you want to preset. 3 Select [Preset Memory]. 4 Press / to select a preset number, then press . The station is stored as the selected preset number. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to store another station. You can store FM stations as FM 01 through FM 30.
You can also tune in to a preset station by pressing PRESET+/– on the remote control.
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 the stereo mode or mono mode. 1 Press [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. The FM screen appears. 2 Select [FM Mode]. 3 Press / to select the setting you want, then press . Stereo: The FM station is received in stereo. Mono: The FM station is received in monaural. Note This function works only when [FM] is selected as the input.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Naming preset stations [Name In] You can enter up to 8 characters as the name for a preset station. 1 Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu. The FM screen appears. 2 Select [Preset List]. 3 Press / to select the preset number to which you want to assign a name, then press This will take you back to the FM preset screen. 4 Select [Name In].
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and Asia-Pacific models only) This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), which enables FM radio stations (*) to send additional information along with the regular programming signal. This receiver offers convenient RDS features, such as Program Service name display. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting a sound field You can select from a variety of sound fields according to the speaker connection and input source. 1 Select [Sound Effect] - [Sound Field] from the home menu. 2 Press / to select the sound field you want, then press . For movies, a sound field labeled with [Movie] is recommended. For music, a sound field labeled with [Music] is recommended.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selectable sound fields and their effects Button Sound field 2ch Stereo Display panel 2CH ST. Effects of the sound field Plays back 2-channel audio signals without adding any surround effect. Monaural and multi-channel audio signals are output after being converted into a 2-channel signal. This sound field is suited for playing back audio signals as they are from two front speakers only, without adding any virtual surround effect.
Button Sound field Headphone(2ch) * Display panel HP 2CH Effects of the sound field There is no button to select [Headphone(2ch)]. This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones (Other sound fields cannot be selected). Plays back 2-channel audio signals without adding any surround effect. Sound from monaural and multi-channel audio signals are output after being converted into a 2-channel signal. You can also use FRONT SURROUND on the remote control.
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. Note When no sound is heard, check that all the speakers are securely connected to the correct speaker terminals, and the correct speaker pattern is selected. 2-channel content Button 2CH/MULTI MOVIE MUSIC Sound field Display panel Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer 2ch Stereo 2CH ST.
Button 2CH/MULTI MOVIE MUSIC Sound field Display panel Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer 2ch Stereo 2CH ST. ◎ - - - Multi Ch Stereo MULTI ST. ◎ ○ ○ ○ Direct DIRECT ◎ ○ ○ ○ HD-D.C.S. HD-D.C.S. ◎ ○ ○ ○ PLII Movie PLII MV ◎ ○ ○ ○ Front Surround FRT SUR.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level [Night Mode] This function allows you to retain a theater-like environment at low volume levels. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. This function can be used with other sound fields. 1 Select [Sound Effect] - [Night Mode] from the home menu. 2 Select [On], then press .
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting the Auto Calibration type [Calibration Type] You can select a calibration type after you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings. For details on Auto Calibration, refer to the supplied Operating Instructions. 1 Select [Sound Effect] - [Calibration Type] from the home menu. 2 Press / to select the setting you want. Full Flat: Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust the bass/treble level ( ) of the front speakers. Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) Bass Treble 1 Select [Sound Effect] from the home menu. 2 Select [Bass] or [Treble]. 3 Press / to adjust the level, and then press . Note This function does not work in the following cases: [Direct] is selected and an analog input is selected. Pure Direct function is activated.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying high-fidelity sound [Pure Direct] You can enjoy higher-fidelity sound from all inputs using the Pure Direct function. When the Pure Direct function is on, the display panel is turned off to suppress noise that affects sound quality. 1 Select [Sound Effect] - [Pure Direct] from the home menu. 2 Select [On]. The display panel turns off and the PURE DIRECT indicator lights up in amber while Pure Direct is turned on.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press (power) on the receiver. “S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 What you can do with BLUETOOTH features Listening to audio content from a BLUETOOTH device via this receiver You can receive audio from a WALKMAN, smartphone, or tablet that has a BLUETOOTH function and listen to the received audio content via this receiver. Listening to sound from a BLUETOOTH device (Pairing operation) See “Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles” for details on BLUETOOTH device versions and profiles that can be paired.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off “BT POWER” You can turn the BLUETOOTH function on or off. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “BT POWER” on the display panel. 3 Select “BT ON” or “BT OFF”. Note You cannot set this function when [BT] (BLUETOOTH device) is selected as the input. (“BT POWER” on the display panel will become dimmed.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Listening to sound from a BLUETOOTH device (Pairing operation) Pairing is an operation where BLUETOOTH devices are registered to each other before connection. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again. 1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of the receiver. 2 Press BLUETOOTH PAIRING to activate the pairing mode of the receiver.
Hint You can also activate the pairing mode of the receiver by pressing BLUETOOTH on the receiver. On some types of BLUETOOTH devices, you can adjust the volume using the controls of the BLUETOOTH device. You can check the BLUETOOTH device information by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles “Profile” refers to a standard set of capabilities for various BLUETOOTH product capabilities. This receiver supports the following BLUETOOTH version and profiles: Compatible BLUETOOTH version: BLUETOOTH Specification Version 4.2 Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles: A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): Receives high-quality audio content. AVRCP 1.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker size [Size] You can adjust the size of each speaker (front, center and surround). 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the home menu. 2 Press / repeatedly to select [Size]. 3 Press / to select the speaker for which you want to adjust the size, then press 4 Press / to select the size you want, then press . . Large: If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select [Large].
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers [Crossover Freq] You can set the bass crossover frequency of speakers for which the speaker size has been set to [Small] in the [Speaker Setting] menu. A measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration is performed. 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the home menu. 2 Press / repeatedly to select [Crossover Freq].
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker level [Level] You can 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 / repeatedly to select [Level]. 3 Press / to select the speaker you want to adjust, then press 4 Press / to adjust the level, then press . . Note When [2ch Stereo] is selected as the sound field, no sound is output from the subwoofer.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the speaker distance [Distance] You can adjust the distance from listening position to each speaker (front left/right, center, subwoofer and surround left/right). 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the home menu. 2 Press 3 Press / to select the speaker for which you want to adjust the distance from your listening position, then press . 4 Press / / repeatedly to select [Distance]. to adjust the distance, then press .
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 What is “BRAVIA” Sync? “BRAVIA” Sync is an extended function developed by Sony based on the Control for HDMI (*1) function. By connecting “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices, such as a TV or a Blu-ray Disc player, using an HDMI cable (*2) (not supplied) you can control the devices with the TV remote control. The following functions can be used with “BRAVIA” Sync.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Preparing to use the “BRAVIA” Sync function Turn the Control for HDMI function on to use the “BRAVIA” Sync function. The Control for HDMI function needs to be turned on separately for the receiver and the connected device. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “CTRL.HDMI” on the display panel. 3 Select “CTRL ON”.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function) “STBY.LINK” You can automatically turn off the receiver and any device connected to the HDMI jack when you turn off the TV. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “STBY.LINK” on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control function) If you turn on the receiver while you are watching a connected TV, the TV sound will be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. The volume of the receiver can be adjusted using the TV remote control. When you turn on the TV, the receiver is turned on automatically and the TV sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play function) When you play content on a device (Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®4, etc.) connected to the receiver, the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically, the input of the receiver is switched to the input of the device being played, and sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver. Note If “” - “STBY.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting the optimum sound field automatically (Sound Mode/Scene Select function) “S.F. SYNC” The sound field are selected automatically according to the Scene Select or Sound Mode setting on your TV. For details on this operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “S.F. SYNC” on the display panel.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 About Home Theatre Control function Setting the receiver, the sound field settings, input switching, etc., can be done by selecting the Home Theatre Control application on the TV. This function can be used when the TV is compatible with the Home Theatre Control application and connected to the Internet. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control function) You can select the receiver by the SYNC MENU of the TV and operate the receiver. This function can be used only if the TV supports the SYNC MENU. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note The receiver is recognized as [Tuner] by the TV. Some of the operations may not be available depending on the type of TV.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 About Language Follow function The on-screen display language of the receiver may be changed simultaneously when you change the language for the on-screen display of the TV. Related Topic Preparing to use the “BRAVIA” Sync function Controlling HDMI devices “CTRL.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period of time (up to 2 hours). 1 Press SLEEP. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: “0-30-00” - “1-00-00” - “1-30-00” - “2-00-00” - “OFF” “SLEEP” lights up on the display panel when the sleep timer is activated. Hint To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display panel.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Switching the brightness of the display panel You can adjust the brightness of the display panel in three levels. 1 Press DIMMER. Each time you press DIMMER, the display on the display panel changes cyclically as follows: “BRIGHT” - “DARK” - no display Hint You can also use DIMMER on the receiver.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Saving power during standby mode You can save power by pressing AMP MENU and setting up the receiver on the display panel as follows: Set “” - “CTRL.HDMI” to “CTRL OFF”. Set “” - “STBY.THRU” to “OFF”. Set “” - “BT STBY” to “STBY OFF”. Related Topic Controlling HDMI devices “CTRL.HDMI” Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver “STBY.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Viewing information on the display panel The display panel provides various information on the status of the receiver, such as the sound field. 1 Select the input for which you want to check information. 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Reverting to the factory default settings You can clear all memorized settings and restore the receiver to the factory default settings by the following procedure. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down (power) on the receiver for 5 seconds. “CLEARING” flashes on the display panel for a while, then changes to “CLEARED *”.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel You can operate this receiver using the display panel as well as the TV screen. 1 Press AMP MENU. The menu is displayed on the display panel of the receiver. 2 Press / repeatedly to select the menu you want, then press 3 Press / repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust, then press 4 Press / repeatedly to select the setting you want, then press . . .
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 setting menu on the display panel of the receiver by pressing AMP MENU. Some settings can also be adjusted using the menu displayed on the TV screen. Auto Calibration settings “” Auto Calibration start “START” Auto Calibration can be performed through the steps of [Easy Setup].
Front speakers crossover frequency “FRT CRS.” (*3) Center speaker crossover frequency “CNT CRS.” (*3) Surround speakers crossover frequency “SUR CRS.” (*3) Input settings “” Input mode “IN MODE” Naming inputs “NAME IN” Digital audio input assignment “A. ASSIGN” Surround settings “” HD-D.C.S. effect type “EFFECT” (*4) EQ settings “” The settings below are explained using menus displayed on the TV screen. Refer to “Adjusting the equalizer.
*1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 You can select this setting only when you have performed Auto Calibration and saved the settings. Some parameters or settings may not be available depending on the speaker pattern setting. You can only select this parameter if the speaker is set to “SMALL”. You can only select this parameter if you select “HD-D.C.S.” as the sound field. You can only select this parameter when a BLUETOOTH device is paired. X.XXX represents the version number.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Outputting a test tone from each speaker “T. TONE” You can output a test tone from each speaker in sequence. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “T. TONE” on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want. OFF AUTO XXX (*): The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. * XXX represents a speaker channel (FL, CNT, FR, SR, SL, SW).
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Adjusting the output level according to the connected TV “TV.OFFSET” (TV volume offset function) If the level of the TV sound output from speakers connected to the receiver is lower than that of other devices connected to the receiver, you can increase the TV output sound level. This function works when you connect a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function to the HDMI TV OUT jack, or connect a TV to the OPTICAL IN jack or AUDIO TV IN jacks.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting the unit of measurement “DIST.UNIT” You can select the unit of measurement for setting distances. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “DIST.UNIT” on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want. FEET: The distance is displayed in feet. METER: The distance is displayed in meters.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Switching between digital and analog audio “IN MODE” When you connect devices to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either device, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press the input buttons to select the input. 2 Press AMP MENU.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Changing the name for each input “NAME IN” You can enter up to 8 characters for each input name. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Select the input you want to change the name. 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Select “” - “NAME IN” on the display panel. 4 Press / repeatedly to select a character, then press .
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Using other audio input jacks “A. ASSIGN” You can reassign the OPTICAL/COAXIAL digital audio input jacks to other input if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected equipment. E.g. When connecting a DVD player to the OPTICAL TV IN jack, assign the OPTICAL TV IN jack to [BD/DVD]. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Select the input name you want to assign. 2 Press AMP MENU.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting the HD-D.C.S. effect type “EFFECT” Select the HD-D.C.S. effect type you want. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “EFFECT” on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want. DYNAMIC: This setting is suitable for an environment which is reverberant but lacks a spacious feel (where sound absorption is not sufficient).
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Synchronizing audio with video output “A/V SYNC” You can delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and a visual display. This function is useful when using a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector. You can set the function for each input independently. During playback, you can also select this function from the options menu displayed by pressing OPTIONS.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting the language of digital broadcasts “DUAL” You can select the language you want when listening to a digital broadcast with dual audio. This function only works for Dolby Digital sources. During playback, you can also select this function from the options menu displayed by pressing OPTIONS. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Compressing the dynamic range “D. RANGE” You can compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at a low volume late at night, etc. This function only works for Dolby Digital and Dolby TrueHD sources. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Controlling HDMI devices “CTRL.HDMI” You can turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details, see “Preparing to use the “BRAVIA” Sync function.” This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “CTRL.HDMI” on the display panel. 3 Select “CTRL ON” or “CTRL OFF”. Note When you set “CTRL.HDMI” to “CTRL ON,” “AUDIO.OUT” setting may be changed automatically.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function) “STBY.LINK” You can automatically turn off the receiver and any device connected to the HDMI jack when you turn off the TV. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “STBY.LINK” on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying sound of a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function If the receiver is connected to a TV's HDMI input jack compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, you can listen to TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver without connecting an optical digital cable or an audio cable. Set the receiver by the following procedure to output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver “STBY.THRU” This function allows you to enjoy the sound and image of a connected device without turning on the receiver. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “STBY.THRU” on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices “AUDIO.OUT” You can set the HDMI audio signal output of playback devices connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “AUDIO.OUT” on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Selecting the optimum sound field automatically (Sound Mode/Scene Select function) “S.F. SYNC” The sound field are selected automatically according to the Scene Select or Sound Mode setting on your TV. For details on this operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “S.F. SYNC” on the display panel.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting the level of the subwoofer “SW LVL” You can set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. The level for each input to which an HDMI input jack is assigned can be set independently. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “SW LVL” on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode “BT STBY” When a BLUETOOTH device is paired, you can set the BLUETOOTH standby mode so that the receiver can be controlled by the BLUETOOTH device even when the receiver is in the standby mode. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “BT STBY” on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs “BT AAC” You can enable and disable AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) audio. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “BT AAC” on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want. AAC ON: AAC audio is available if the BLUETOOTH device supports AAC. AAC OFF: AAC audio is not available.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off “BT POWER” You can turn the BLUETOOTH function on or off. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “BT POWER” on the display panel. 3 Select “BT ON” or “BT OFF”. Note You cannot set this function when [BT] (BLUETOOTH device) is selected as the input. (“BT POWER” on the display panel will become dimmed.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Setting standby mode “AUTO.STBY” You can set the receiver to switch to standby mode automatically when you do not operate the receiver or when no signals are input to the receiver. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” - “AUTO.STBY” on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want. STBY ON: The receiver switches to standby mode after approximately 20 minutes.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Updating the software “UPDATE” Before updating, visit the customer support website to download the latest software version to your USB flash drive. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Connect the USB flash drive to the POWER SUPPLY port on the rear of the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Select “” - “UPDATE” on the display panel. 4 Select “START”.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Checking the software version “VER. X.XXX” You can display the software version information of the receiver. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select “” on the display panel. 3 Press repeatedly until “VER. X.XXX” is displayed. Software version appears on the display panel.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 PROTECT If “PROTECT” appears on the display panel, the receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the following: There may be an electrical surge or power failure. Unplug the AC power cord (mains lead) and then plug in the cord again after 30 minutes. The receiver may be covered and the ventilation holes are blocked. Remove the object covering the ventilation holes of the receiver. Disconnect all of the speakers and subwoofer.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 USB FAIL Overcurrent from the POWER SUPPLY port was detected. Turn off the receiver, disconnect the USB device, and then turn the receiver back on.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The receiver is turned off automatically. If “” - “AUTO.STBY” is set to “STBY ON” on the display panel, set it to “STBY OFF”. The sleep timer function was activated. “PROTECT” was activated. Related Topic Setting standby mode “AUTO.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Cannot find an available input when connecting several digital devices. You can reassign the COAXIAL/OPTICAL digital audio input jacks to other inputs. See “Using other audio input jacks “A. ASSIGN”.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on. Press AMP MENU, then set “” - “CTRL.HDMI” to “CTRL ON” on the display panel. The TV must support the Control for HDMI function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Check the speaker settings of the TV. The receiver power syncs with the speaker settings of the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The receiver turns off when the TV is turned off. Press AMP MENU, then check “” - “STBY.LINK” on the display panel. When the function is set to “ON,” the receiver automatically turns off interlocked with the TV-power off operation, regardless of the input of the receiver. Related Topic Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function) “STBY.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The receiver does not turn off even when the TV is turned off. Press AMP MENU, then set “” - “CTRL.HDMI” to “CTRL ON” on the display panel. The TV must support the Control for HDMI function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Press AMP MENU, then check “” - “STBY.LINK” on the display panel. If you want the receiver to turn off when the TV is turned off regardless of the input of the receiver, set “STBY.LINK” to “ON”.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 No TV sound is output from the receiver. Check the type and connection of the HDMI cable, optical digital cable, or audio cable that is connected to the receiver and the TV (refer to the supplied Operating Instructions).
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The sound is output from both the receiver and the TV. Mute the sound of the receiver or the TV. If audio signals from the connected HDMI device are output from both the speakers connected to the receiver and the TV speakers, press AMP MENU and then set “” - “AUDIO.OUT” to “AMP” on the display panel. Audio signals will be output from only the speakers connected to the receiver.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 No image and/or sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in the standby mode. When the receiver enters the standby mode, image and/or sound from the HDMI device selected right before the receiver entered the standby mode is output to the TV. If no image and/or sound is output, perform the following operations: Turn on the receiver, and then select the input to which the playback device is connected. Press AMP MENU, then set “” - “CTRL.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The sound is interrupted while watching a TV program or content on a Blu-ray Disc, etc. Press AMP MENU, and then check the setting for “” - “S.F. SYNC” on the display panel. If the function is set to “ON,” the sound may be interrupted when the sound field switches automatically according to the Scene Select or Sound Mode setting on your TV. To avoid the sound being interrupted, set the function to “OFF,” and then select the desired sound field.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The sound field switches automatically. Press AMP MENU, and then check the setting for “” - “S.F. SYNC” on the display panel. If the function is set to “ON,” the sound field will switch automatically according to information on the program currently being watched or the setting for Sound Mode/Scene Select. If you do not want to switch the sound field automatically, set the function to “OFF”.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected. Check that all connecting cables are inserted to their input/output jacks on the receiver, speakers and the devices. Check that MASTER VOLUME on the receiver is not set to “VOL MIN”. Press SPEAKERS repeatedly on the receiver to select a setting other than “OFF”. Check that headphones are not connected to the receiver. Press to cancel the muting function.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers. Check that the speaker settings are appropriate by using following settings: Perform Auto Calibration in [Easy Setup] from the home menu. Press AMP MENU, then select “” - “PATTERN” on the display panel. Then check that sound is output from each speaker correctly by pressing AMP MENU and selecting “” - “T. TONE” on the display panel.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 There is no sound from a specific device. Check that the device is correctly connected to the corresponding audio input jacks. Check that the cable(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the device. Check that the device is correctly connected to the corresponding HDMI jack. Check the current input settings.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed. Check that the speakers and device are connected correctly and securely. Adjust the sound level parameters using [Speaker Setting] from the home menu.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced. Check that the DVD, etc., you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected device is available. Press AMP MENU, then set “” - “AUDIO.OUT” to “AMP” on the display panel.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The surround effect cannot be obtained. Be sure to select the optimal sound field for the content. For details on the sound fields, see “Selectable sound fields and their effects.” [PLII Movie] and [PLII Music] do not work when “” - “PATTERN” is set to “2.0” or “2.1”.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 A test tone is not output from the speakers. The speaker cables may not be connected securely. Check that they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly. The speaker cables may have short-circuited.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the display panel. The speaker pattern setting is incorrect. Make sure that the speaker connections and the speaker pattern match correctly.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 No image and/or sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in the standby mode. When the receiver enters the standby mode, image and/or sound from the HDMI device selected right before the receiver entered the standby mode is output to the TV. If no image and/or sound is output, perform the following operations: Turn on the receiver, and then select the input to which the playback device is connected. Press AMP MENU, then set “” - “CTRL.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 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 which you want to watch. Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to devices. Disconnect the HDMI cable from the receiver and TV, and then reconnect the cable. Set “SIG. FMT.” of the selected input to “STANDARD” in the “” menu.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 No 4K content appears on the TV screen. Depending on the TV or the video device, 4K content may not be displayed. Check the video capability and settings of your TV and video device. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet, which can support bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, is required.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 No image and/or sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in the standby mode. When the receiver enters the standby mode, image and/or sound from the HDMI device selected right before the receiver entered the standby mode is output to the TV. If no image and/or sound is output, perform the following operations: Turn on the receiver, and then select the input to which the playback device is connected. Press AMP MENU, then set “” - “CTRL.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The home menu does not appear on the TV screen. Disconnect the HDMI cable from the receiver and TV and then reconnect the cable. Press HOME to display the home menu. Check that the appropriate input is selected on the TV. Select the HDMI input to which the receiver is connected. The home menu may take some time to appear on the TV screen depending on the TV.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Display does not appear on the display panel. If the PURE DIRECT indicator on the front panel lights up, press PURE DIRECT on the receiver or on the remote control to turn off this function. Press DIMMER on the receiver or on the remote control to select “BRIGHT” or “DARK”.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 When the language for the on-screen display of the TV is changed, the on-screen display language of the receiver is changed simultaneously. Press AMP MENU, then check “” - “CTRL.HDMI” on the display panel. If “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON,” the on-screen display language of the receiver may be changed simultaneously when you change the language for the on-screen display of the TV.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The FM stereo reception is poor. Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu, then select [FM Mode] - [Mono].
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 You cannot tune to radio stations. The signal of the stations is too weak for automatic tuning. Use direct tuning. No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations is used). Preset the stations. Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency appears on the display panel.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 RDS does not work (for European and Asia-Pacific models only). Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station. The service may be temporarily out of order. Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question. Select a stronger FM station. The station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or the signal is weak.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Pairing cannot be done. Move the BLUETOOTH device closer to the receiver. Pairing may not be possible if there are other BLUETOOTH devices near the receiver. In this case, turn off the other BLUETOOTH devices. Correctly enter the same passkey that was entered on the BLUETOOTH device.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection. The BLUETOOTH device you attempted to connect does not support the A2DP profile, and cannot be connected with the receiver. Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver to connect to the last connected BLUETOOTH device. Turn on the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH device. Establish a connection from the BLUETOOTH device. The pairing registration information has been erased. Perform the pairing operation again.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost. The receiver and the BLUETOOTH device are too far apart. If there are obstructions between the receiver and your BLUETOOTH device, remove these or move the receiver and/or the BLUETOOTH device away from the obstructions. If there is a device that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH device, or a microwave oven nearby, move it away.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver. Turn up the volume on your BLUETOOTH device first, and then adjust the volume using (or MASTER VOLUME on the receiver).
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Severe humming or noise. If there are obstructions between the receiver and your BLUETOOTH device, remove them or move the receiver and/or the BLUETOOTH device away from the obstructions. If there is a device that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH device, or a microwave oven nearby, move it away. Turn down the volume of the connected BLUETOOTH device.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The Control for HDMI function does not work properly. Check the HDMI connection with the receiver (refer to the supplied Operating Instructions). Enable the Control for HDMI function on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Wait for a while, and then try again. If you unplug the receiver, it will take a while before the operation is completed. Wait for 15 seconds or longer, and then try again.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 The remote control does not function. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the receiver. Remove any obstructions between the remote control and the receiver. Replace both of the batteries in the remote control with new ones if they are weak.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Reverting to the factory default settings You can clear all memorized settings and restore the receiver to the factory default settings by the following procedure. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down (power) on the receiver for 5 seconds. “CLEARING” flashes on the display panel for a while, then changes to “CLEARED *”.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press (power) on the receiver. “S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Customer support websites Refer to the following websites for the latest information on the receiver. For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For customers in Europe: www.sony.eu/support For customers in Asia-Pacific countries and regions: http://www.sony-asia.
Help Guide MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH590 Trademarks This receiver incorporates Dolby (*1) Digital, Pro Logic Surround and the DTS (*2) Digital Surround System. *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Dolby Vision, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.