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Sony STR-DH190 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
STR-DH190
Connection and Preparation
Playback
Tuner
Menu/Other Functions
Troubleshooting/
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  • Page 1 Stereo Receiver Connection and Preparation Playback Operating Instructions Tuner Menu/Other Functions Troubleshooting/ Specifications STR-DH190...
  • Page 2 Refer to ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU these numbers whenever you call upon your CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE Sony dealer regarding this product. QUÉBEC. Model No. STR-DH190 For the customers in the USA Serial No.
  • Page 3 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, CAUTION bracket, or table specified by the You are cautioned that any changes or manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. modifications not expressly approved in this When a cart is used, use caution when manual could void your authority to operate moving the cart/apparatus combination to this equipment.
  • Page 4 Europe should be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized For the customers in Europe representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Disposal of waste batteries Zaventem, Belgium. and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Menu/Other Functions Using the Menu ........27 Supplied Items .......... 6 Enjoying High-fidelity Sound Main Features of the Receiver ....6 (Pure Direct) ........29 Parts and Controls ........7 Changing the Name for Each Input and Preset Station (NAME IN) ....29 Viewing Information on the Display Connection and Panel ..........

  • Page 6: Supplied Items

    Supplied Items Main Features of the Receiver • Receiver (1) Compatible with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology • Remote control (1) • Connect a WALKMAN®, smartphone, or tablet to the receiver via the BLUETOOTH function to play music content on those devices wirelessly (page 21). •...

  • Page 7: Parts And Controls

    Parts and Controls Receiver front panel   (power)  Display panel (page 8) Turns the receiver on or sets it to the  DISPLAY (page 30) standby mode.  DIMMER  Power indicator Adjusts the brightness of the display •Green: The receiver is turned on.
  • Page 8  VOLUME (page 21)  PORTABLE IN jack (page 16)  INPUT SELECTOR  PHONES jack Selects the input channel connected to Connect headphones here. the device you want to use. Indicators on the display panel  Speaker system indicator (page 19) Preset station number (The number will change according to the preset...
  • Page 9 Receiver rear panel  FM ANTENNA terminal (page 18)  SPEAKERS terminals (page 13, 14)  AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (page 15, 17) Audio input and output jacks.  PHONO IN jacks (page 15) For connecting a turntable. * For service purpose only.

  • Page 10: Input Buttons

      (power) (page 18) Remote control Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode. SLEEP Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Each time you press this button, the display changes cyclically as follows. 0-30-00 ...
  • Page 11 BLUETOOTH PAIRING (page 22) PRESET +/– Switches the input of the receiver to Selects preset stations or channels. “BLUETOOTH” and sets the receiver to MEMORY* the pairing mode. Stores a station that you are receiving  TUNER PRESET 1, 2, 3 (page 25) as a preset station.

  • Page 12: Preparing Necessary Items

    Connection and Preparation 1: Preparing Necessary Items Supplied items Make sure that you have all the items listed in “Supplied Items” (page 6). Cables required for connection (not supplied) Speaker cables Stereo audio cables* PHONO cables with grounding wires* 3.5 mm Stereo audio cable* * Not required depending on the connection configuration.

  • Page 13: Setting/Connecting Speakers

    2: Setting/Connecting Speakers Set up and connect the speakers according to the number of speakers that you are using. This manual describes the installation, connections, and setting procedures using the stereo speaker system with A/B speakers as an example. Note •...
  • Page 14 Stereo speaker system with A/B speakers You can also enjoy the audio in another location by connecting additional B speakers. Room with the receiver installed Another location : Left speaker : Right speaker A speakers B speakers (in another location) Speaker cable (not supplied) Note If you connect additional B speakers, you can select the speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS...

  • Page 15: Connecting Audio-Visual Devices

    3: Connecting Audio-Visual Devices Note Be sure to make cable connections before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead). • You can connect devices other than those indicated below to the AUDIO IN/OUT jacks. • You can rename each input so that the name can be displayed on the display panel of the receiver (page 29).
  • Page 16 Note • When you connect a turntable with a PHONO/ LINE switch, be sure to set the PHONO/LINE switch to PHONO. • This receiver equipped with Phono Equalizer amplifier to meet MM type PHONO cartridges. MM type cartridge used on turntable have a variation of audio output level.
  • Page 17 Connecting visual devices Blu-ray Disc™ player, DVD player, cable box or satellite box, DVD recorder, VCR, game Video signals Audio signals To the TV’s VIDEO input jack Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

  • Page 18: Turning On The Receiver

    4: Connecting the FM 5: Turning on the Antenna (aerial) Receiver Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), To the wall outlet keep it as horizontal as possible.

  • Page 19: Setting The Speakers

    • When you connect speakers to either SPEAKERS 6: Setting the Speakers A or B terminals, connect the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or 6 ohms. Switching the speaker system Setting the speaker impedance When two speaker systems are connected Set the appropriate speaker impedance for to the receiver, you can select the speaker the speakers you are using.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Tone

    Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal balance of the speakers. BASS +/– TREBLE +/– Press TREBLE + or TREBLE – repeatedly to adjust the treble level. Press BASS + or BASS – repeatedly to adjust the bass level. You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB step.

  • Page 21: Playing Back Sound On Audio-Visual Devices

    Playing Back Sound on a Playback BLUETOOTH Device Playing Back Sound on You can receive audio content from a Audio-Visual Devices WALKMAN®, smartphone or tablet that has a BLUETOOTH function and listen to it via this receiver. BLUETOOTH Input buttons BLUETOOTH PAIRING ...

  • Page 22: Adjust The Volume

    Select “STR-DH190” on the The receiver connects to the last BLUETOOTH device display. connected BLUETOOTH device and the If “STR-DH190” is not displayed, repeat device name appears on the display this process from step 1. panel. When the BLUETOOTH connection is...
  • Page 23 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first. If the volume level is still too low, press  +/– to adjust the volume level of the receiver. To disconnect a BLUETOOTH connection The BLUETOOTH connection will be disconnected when you perform either of the following operations: •...

  • Page 24: Automatic Tuning

    In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST” Tuner flashes on the display panel, select monaural audio to lessen the sound Tuning to a FM Station distortion. Press AMP MENU, and then press / and Automatically to select “FM MODE”...

  • Page 25: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Tuning to preset stations Presetting FM Radio Stations (Preset Press FM. Memory) Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the You can store up to 30 FM stations as your favorite stations as preset stations. station. You can also use TUNER PRESET 1, 2 or 3 to select a preset station.
  • Page 26 Receiving RDS Broadcasts (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.

  • Page 27: Using The Menu

    Menu list Menu/Other Functions The default settings are underlined. Using the Menu  “SP IMP.” (Speaker impedance) For details, see “Setting the speaker impedance” (page 19).  “FM MODE” (FM station receiving mode) • “STEREO” This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo.
  • Page 28 • “BT POWER” (BLUETOOTH signal) • If you use the Auto Standby mode and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has – “BT ON”: You can connect to the priority. receiver from a paired BLUETOOTH  “UPDATE” (Software update) device.

  • Page 29: Changing The Name For Each Input And Preset Station (Name In)

    Enjoying High-fidelity Changing the Name for Sound (Pure Direct) Each Input and Preset Station (NAME IN) You can enjoy higher-fidelity sound from all inputs using the Pure Direct function. You can enter a name of up to 8 characters When the Pure Direct function is on, the for inputs (except “FM TUNER”...

  • Page 30: Viewing Information On The Display Panel

    Viewing Information on • You can select the character type as follows by pressing the Display Panel Alphabet (upper case)  Numbers  Symbols • To enter a blank space, press without selecting a character. If you made a mistake Press / until the character you want to change flashes, then press / to...

  • Page 31: Recording Using The Receiver

    Recording Using the Reverting to the Factory Receiver Default Settings You can record sound from an audio device You can clear all memorized settings and using the receiver. Refer to the operating restore the receiver to the factory default instructions supplied with your recording settings by the following procedure.

  • Page 32: Saving Power

    Saving Power You can save power by setting “BT STBY” to “STBY OFF” in the “BT MENU” menu.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    (page 31). turn on the power again. If the problem persists after doing all of the There is severe humming or noise. above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Check that the speakers and device are connected securely. General • Make sure that the connecting cables are not near a transformer or motor.
  • Page 34 There is no sound from a specific FM radio device. • Check that the device is correctly The FM reception is poor. connected to the corresponding audio input jacks. • Extend and adjust the position of the FM • Check that the cable(s) used for the wire antenna (aerial) to a place where the connection is (are) fully inserted into the reception conditions are good.

  • Page 35: Remote Control

     + on the remote control (or (mains lead) and turn on the receiver. If the VOLUME on the receiver). problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Severe humming or noise. • If there are obstructions between the receiver and your BLUETOOTH device, remove them or move the receiver and/or device avoid them.

  • Page 36: Precautions

    • Do not place the receiver near device Precautions such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is On safety placed too close to that device, noise may result, and picture quality may Should any solid object or liquid fall into suffer.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    PORTABLE IN Specifications Sensitivity: 500 mV/50 kilohms : 90 dB (A – Weighted network) AUDIO IN Sensitivity: 500 mV/50 kilohms AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS : 96 dB (A – Weighted network) Output (Analog) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL AUDIO OUT HARMONIC DISTORTION: Voltage: 500 mV/1 kilohm (USA models only) Tone...

  • Page 38: On Bluetooth Communication

    Frequency band and maximum output power On BLUETOOTH (European models only) BLUETOOTH Communication Frequency Maximum output band power 2,400 MHz – Supported BLUETOOTH version and ≤ 6.0 dBm 2,483.5 MHz profiles The actual range will vary depending on factors Profile refers to a standard set of functions such as obstacles between devices, magnetic for various BLUETOOTH product features.

  • Page 39: On Copyrights

    BLUETOOTH technology. • Sony shall not be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology.

  • Page 40: Index

    Index NAME IN 28 Pairing 22 AUTO.STBY 28 PH.OFFSET 28 Power B speakers 14 Power consumption 38 Saving power 32 BALANCE 28 PURE DIRECT 29 BASS 20 Batteries 11 BLUETOOTH RDS 26 Pairing 22 Receiver Playback 21 Display panel 8 Profile 37 Front panel 7 Version 37...
  • Page 44 ©2018 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-726-907-12(1)

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