Sony STR-DH790 Reference guide

Help Guide
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH790
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]
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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 [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 features
Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off “BT POWER”
Listening to sound from a BLUETOOTH device (Pairing operation)
Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles
Customizing the speaker settings to your preferences
Adjusting the speaker size [Size]
Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers [Crossover Freq]
Adjusting the speaker level [Level]
Adjusting the speaker distance [Distance]
Using other functions
Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync)
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
Preparing to use the “BRAVIA” Sync function
Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function) “STBY.LINK”
Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control function)
Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play function)
Selecting the optimum sound field automatically (Sound Mode/Scene Select function) “S.F. SYNC”
About Home Theatre Control function
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Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control function)
About Language Follow function
Using the sleep timer
Switching the brightness of the display panel
Saving power during standby mode
Viewing information on the display panel
Reverting to the factory default settings
Adjusting settings using the menu on the display panel
Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel
List of settings that can be adjusted using the menu on the display panel
Auto Calibration “<A.CAL>”
Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers “A.P.M.” (Automatic Phase Matching)
Level settings “<LEVEL>”
Outputting a test tone from each speaker “T. TONE”
Adjusting the output level according to the connected TV “TV.OFFSET” (TV volume offset function)
Speaker settings “<SPKR>”
Setting the height from the floor to the ceiling “CEILING.H.”
Selecting the unit of measurement “DIST.UNIT”
Input settings “<INPUT>”
Switching between digital and analog audio “IN MODE”
Changing the name for each input “NAME IN”
Using other audio input jacks “A. ASSIGN”
Audio settings “<AUDIO>”
Synchronizing audio with video output “A/V SYNC”
Selecting the language of digital broadcasts “DUAL”
Compressing the dynamic range “D. RANGE”
Switching the mode of the DTS decoder “NEURAL-X”
Using the DTS:X Dialog Control function “DIALOG”
HDMI settings “<HDMI>”
Controlling HDMI devices “CTRL.HDMI”
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Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function) “STBY.LINK”
Enjoying sound of a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function
Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver “STBY.THRU”
Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices “AUDIO.OUT”
Selecting the optimum sound field automatically (Sound Mode/Scene Select function) “S.F. SYNC”
Setting the level of the subwoofer “SW LVL”
BLUETOOTH settings “<BT>”
Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode “BT STBY”
Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs “BT AAC”
Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off “BT POWER”
System settings “<SYSTEM>”
Setting standby mode “AUTO.STBY”
Updating the software “UPDATE”
Checking the software version “VER. X.XXX”
Troubleshooting
Error messages
PROTECT
USB FAIL
General
The receiver is turned off automatically.
Cannot find an available input when connecting several digital devices.
The receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on.
The receiver turns off when the TV is turned off.
The receiver does not turn off even when the TV is turned off.
Sound from connected TV
No TV sound is output from the receiver.
The sound is output from both the receiver and the TV.
No image and/or sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in the standby mode.
The sound is interrupted while watching a TV program or content on a Blu-ray Disc, etc.
The sound field switches automatically.
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Sound from devices other than TV
No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected.
No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers.
There is no sound from a specific device.
The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed.
How can I enjoy Dolby Atmos playback?
How can I check if Dolby Atmos content is being played?
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.
No image and/or sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in the standby mode.
The home menu does not appear on the TV screen.
Display does not appear on the display panel.
When the language for the on-screen display of the TV is changed, the on-screen display language of the receiver is changed
simultaneously.
Tuner
The FM stereo reception is poor.
You cannot tune to radio stations.
RDS does not work (for European and Asia-Pacific models only).
BLUETOOTH device
Pairing cannot be done.
Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection.
The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost.
The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver.
Severe humming or noise.
“BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI)
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The Control for HDMI function does not work properly.
Remote control
The remote control does not function.
If the problem is not solved
Reverting to the factory default settings
Resetting sound fields to the default settings
Customer support websites
Other Information
Trademarks
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Help Guide
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH790
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.
Note
This Help Guide mainly describes the procedures for using the remote control. You can also use the controls on the receiver if
they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control.
There are two types of setting menus that you can operate, as follows:
Menus displayed on the TV screen
Menus displayed on the display panel of the receiver
Setting menu items and parameters displayed on the TV screen are indicated using [ ], and setting menu items displayed on the
display panel of the receiver are indicated using “ ”.
You cannot search by entering multiple keywords at the same time.
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Using the home menu
You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen to select the desired setting menu.
Home menu items
Watch, Listen: Select to enjoy videos or audio from AV devices or the built-in FM tuner.
Playing back video and sound from connected AV devices
Listening to FM radio
Listening to sound from a BLUETOOTH device (Pairing operation)
Easy Setup: Select to perform Easy Setup.
For details, refer to the supplied Startup Guide or Operating Instructions.
Sound Effect: Select to enjoy sound effects.
Selecting a sound field
Selectable sound fields and their effects
Speaker Setting: Select to adjust the speaker settings.
For details, refer to the the topics under “Customizing the speaker settings to your preferences” in this Help Guide.
Hint
While playing back videos or audio, you can display the options menu by pressing OPTIONS to select related settings.
To return to the previous screen, press BACK.
To exit any menu, press HOME to go back to the home menu, and then press HOME again.
Settings that cannot be operated on the TV screen can be adjusted using the menus on the display panel. Press AMP MENU to
display the menu on the display panel.
Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected.
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Press HOME to display the home menu on the TV screen.
2
Press / repeatedly to select the menu you want, and then press to confirm the selection.
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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.
Listening to sound from a BLUETOOTH device (Pairing operation)
FM
Listening to FM radio
You can listen to FM broadcasts in high-quality sound through the built-in tuner.
Preset function enables you to store up to 30 of your favorite FM stations as presets.
Listening to FM radio
Presetting FM radio stations
AV devices
Enjoying movies or audio from AV devices such as the following:
Media box
Ultra HD Blu-ray™ player
Blu-ray Disc™ player
DVD player
CD player
Super Audio CD player
MD deck
Tape deck
Turntable (*)
Satellite box
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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.
Related Topic
Playing back video and sound from connected AV devices
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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.
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Playing back video and sound from connected AV devices
Note
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level. Otherwise, the next time you turn on the receiver, sound
may be output at a high volume level and damage your speakers.
Hint
You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press the input buttons on the remote control to select the device you want.
You can adjust the volume differently using the MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver or the +/– buttons on the remote
control.
To turn the volume up or down quickly
Turn the knob quickly.
Press and hold one of the buttons.
Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected.
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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.
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Select [Watch] or [Listen] from the home menu.
Menu items will appear on the TV screen.
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Select the device you want to play.
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Turn on the device and start playback.
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Press +/– to adjust the volume.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
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To make fine adjustments
Turn the knob slowly.
Press one of the buttons and release it immediately.
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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.
FM screen
A: Frequency indication
Shows the frequency of the station which the tuner is receiving.
Hint
You can also use TUNING+/– on the remote control or on the receiver for tuning.
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Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu.
The FM screen appears.
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Select [Tuning –] or [Tuning +].
The frequency digits will begin to change on the FM screen. The receiver automatically scans the radio frequencies
and stops scanning whenever a station is received.
Repeat this step until you are tuned in to the desired station.
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Tuning to a station directly
You can enter the frequency of a station directly.
Note
Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If the tuned-in frequency is invalid or out of range, [---.-- MHz] will appear. If you
cannot receive a station even though you entered the correct frequency, the frequency may not be in use in your area.
Hint
The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below:
USA and Canadian models
100 kHz
Other models
50 kHz
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Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu.
The FM screen appears.
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Select [Direct Tuning].
2
Enter the frequency.
3
Press / to change the digit.
1.
Press to move to the next digit.
You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing / .
2.
Repeat step 3 until the frequency you want to tune in is displayed, then press .
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Presetting FM radio stations
You can store up to 30 FM stations as your favorite stations.
FM preset screen
A: Frequency indication
Shows the frequency of the station which the tuner is receiving.
B: Preset station number
Shows the preset number which you are selecting.
To tune in to a preset station
Select [Listen] - [FM] - [Preset List] from the home menu, and then press / to select the preset number.
Hint
You can store the station currently being received to a preset memory by pressing MEMORY on the remote control.
Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu.
The FM screen appears.
1
Tune to the station that you want to preset.
2
Select [Preset Memory].
3
Press / to select a preset number, then press .
The station is stored as the selected preset number.
4
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to store another station.
You can store FM stations as FM 01 through FM 30.
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You can also tune in to a preset station by pressing PRESET+/– on the remote control.
Related Topic
Naming preset stations [Name In]
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Setting the FM station receiving mode [FM Mode]
The FM station receiving mode is set to [Stereo] by default. If the reception is poor, set it to [Mono] to suppress the noise
so that you can hear clear sound.
Note
This function works only when [FM] is selected as the input.
Hint
This operation can also be performed using the display panel on the receiver by pressing AMP MENU.
Related Topic
List of settings that can be adjusted using the menu on the display panel
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Press [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu.
The FM screen appears.
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Select [FM Mode].
2
Press / to select [Mono], then press .
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Naming preset stations [Name In]
You can enter up to 8 characters as the name for a preset station.
Canceling naming preset stations
Press BACK.
Hint
This operation can also be performed using the display panel on the receiver by pressing AMP MENU.
Related Topic
List of settings that can be adjusted using the menu on the display panel
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Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu.
The FM screen appears.
1
Select [Preset List].
2
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.
3
Select [Name In].
4
Press / repeatedly to select a character, then press .
To move the input position forward or backward, press / .
5
Repeat step 5 to input characters one by one, then press .
The name you entered is registered.
To change the names of other preset stations, repeat steps 1 to 6.
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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.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to does not transmit the RDS signal or if the signal strength is weak.
Some letters that can be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed on the display panel.
Hint
You can check the frequency while a Program Service name is displayed by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.
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Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your
area, check with your local radio stations for details.
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Select [Listen] - [FM] from the home menu.
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Select a station.
When you tune to a station that provides RDS services, the Program Service name appears on the display panel.
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