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]

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
2

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”
3

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.
4

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)
5

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

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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.

Help Guide

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER

STR-DH790

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.

Press HOME to display the home menu on the TV screen.

Press / repeatedly to select the menu you want, and then press to confirm the selection.

Help Guide

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER

STR-DH790

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)

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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