Sony STR-D590 User Manual

Important safety instructions for operating the unit, covering electrical hazards and proper usage.

Guidelines for the safe operation and proper cleaning methods for the receiver unit.

Additional safety advice and contact details for users located in the United States.

Instructions for unpacking the receiver and verifying all supplied accessories are present.

Advice on selecting an optimal placement for the unit, considering ventilation and environmental factors.

Procedure to adjust the AM tuning interval to 9 kHz or 10 kHz based on regional frequency allocations.

General guidelines for making connections, including cable types and color codes for audio/video signals.

Instructions for connecting the FM antenna, including options for normal use and higher quality sound.

Procedures for connecting the AM loop antenna, including tips for areas with difficult reception.

How to connect the ground wire to the antenna terminal for hum prevention and lightning protection.

Detailed instructions for connecting speaker systems (A and B) and notes on impedance and series connection.

Steps for connecting the unit to the AC power outlet, with cautions on total power consumption.

Detailed identification and description of all controls, buttons, and indicators on the front panel.

Explanation of the control sections and buttons for operating the receiver and connected equipment.

Description of the switch used to select between system and TV modes for remote control.

Step-by-step guide on how to insert batteries into the remote commander correctly.

Advice on battery removal for long-term storage and information on battery life.

How to operate equipment using the remote, change function button settings, and use operative buttons.

Step-by-step guide on selecting functions and operating connected equipment via the remote.

Procedure for reassigning functions to the remote's dedicated buttons.

How to control the listening volume and temporarily reduce it using the MUTING function.

Adjusting bass, treble, and left/right sound balance for optimal audio output.

Using DBFB for bass enhancement and selecting speaker systems (A, B, or both).

Overview of available program sources like Phono, Tuner, CD, DAT, Tape, and Video.

Procedure for selecting a program source using the FUNCTION selector and starting playback.

Step-by-step instructions for directly tuning FM/AM stations using numeric input.

How to reduce noise on FM stereo broadcasts by switching to MONO mode.

Guide on how to automatically scan and tune into FM stations when the frequency is unknown.

What to do if automatic tuning fails to stop at the desired station due to weak signal strength.

Step-by-step instructions for manually tuning AM stations by adjusting the frequency.

How to preset up to 30 FM/AM stations using the memory buttons and numeric keys.

Explanation of memory pages (A, B, C) for organizing preset stations and replacing existing ones.

Method A: Directly selecting a preset station using its numeric button.

Method B: Tuning preset stations sequentially using the PRESET TUNING +/- buttons.

Instructions for recording audio from FM/AM broadcasts, or other sources onto tape or DAT.

Guide on copying audio tapes from one deck to another, including setting recording levels.

Procedures for video tape editing and recording TV programs onto a VCR.

Overview of surround sound effects (HALL, SIMULATED, DOLBY) and required speaker configurations.

How to adjust the input balance for Dolby Surround to minimize monaural sound from surround speakers.

Steps to activate and fine-tune surround sound, including delay time and rear level adjustments.

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common problems encountered with the receiver unit.

Detailed specifications for power output and total harmonic distortion of the amplifier section.

Technical details covering amplifier, tuner, input/output, power requirements, dimensions, and accessories.