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Q: QuestionHow many channels does this Sony receiver have?

• A:Answer This Sony receiver has 5.2 channels.

Q: QuestionDoes this receiver have Bluetooth capability?

• A:Answer Yes, the Sony STRDH590 has built-in Bluetooth for wireless streaming.

Q: QuestionWhat type of surround sound decoders does this receiver support?

• A:Answer This receiver supports Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, Dolby Vision, Dolby Dual Mono, DTS 96/24, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD and dts HD Enhanced Audio Codecs.

Q: QuestionWhat is the total harmonic distortion for this receiver?

• A:Answer The Sony STRDH590 has a total harmonic distortion of 0.9%.

Q: QuestionProduct description on website states Remote Control Not Included; is that correct? All other online retailers advertise the contents to include the remote control, so which is it for Best Buy?

Asked 7 years ago by LMG.

• A:Answer It comes with a remote

  Answered 7 years ago by briansVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I connect a passive subwoofer to this receiver?

Asked 7 years ago by YN.

• A:Answer No, this receiver can not connected to a passive subwoofer.

  Answered 7 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionWhat additional hardware will I need in order to connect the speakers I currently own with standard speaker wires? From what I've seen, I'm thinking I need banana plugs for the front speakers. Is that right? Also, what about the subwoofer?

Asked 6 years ago by SteveW.

• A:Answer By all means, use banana plugs if you can, though the standard 5-way connections allow for bare wire or banana plugs on the front 2 speakers. The surround speakers must use bare wire. The 2 sub-woofer inputs use standard RCA subwoofer cable connections. Your subwoofers must have those types of connections too, or somehow you'll need to convert the subwoofer bare wire connections on the cable to RCA on the receiver end.

  Answered 6 years ago by David

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Q: QuestionIf the unit is off, will it still pass the video/audio to the TV so that I can use the TV without the receiver being on?

Asked 7 years ago by vcand.

• A:Answer Hi vcand, Yes, it does have this feature. Kindly refer to page 71 of this link for more information: https://docs.sony.com/release//Help_4731210111.pdf ~Ralph

  Answered 7 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: Questionspeakers off message. how to fix it.

Asked 2 years ago by filnetto.

• A:Answer There is a speaker button on the front panel, press it to turn speakers back on.

  Answered 2 years ago by RobWVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionFor the front speaker connections, will this receiver accept speaker wire, banana plugs, or both? I have Harmon Kardon speakers that use speaker wire, so I want to make sure I can connect them.

Asked 7 years ago by TheNatural.

• A:Answer For absolute clarity: The Front L/R can use banana plugs or bare wire; the Center and Surround L/R use only the bare-ended wire.

  Answered 5 years ago by KennyC

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Q: QuestionThis is a dumb question but this receiver 4K can it be used on tv's that are not 4K ?

Asked 6 years ago by MikeG60.

• A:Answer Yes. Mine is hooked up to a non 4k projector and it does a good job.

  Answered 6 years ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you rename the HDMI inputs to display other than the default names? For example, input 1 is BD/DVD on the receiver LCD display. Can you change to say Xbox One in the settings somehow?

Asked 7 years ago by falloutvault915.

• A:Answer Yes you can. Go to the Sony website and download the supplimental manual for help in using the more cryptic functions. When you rename an input, it changes on the receiver but does not change in the on-screen display.

  Answered 7 years ago by SteveJVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionQ1: Is there a setting for BASS and TREBLE? ....and can they be controlled from the Remote and from the System both...or just from the Remote? Q2: Can I use the system only as a 2 Channel, for playing at Stereo mode only by connecting 2 Speakers?

Asked 7 years ago by KH73.

• A:Answer Hi KH73, The bass and treble can only be adjusted on the settings of the receiver. You may also use a 2-channel setup. You may refer to pages 24 and 28 of this link for more information: https://docs.sony.com/release//Help_4731210111.pdf ~Ralph

  Answered 7 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionI want to use this receiver as a go between for my firestick. Is that possible?

Asked 5 years ago by Quinny.

• A:Answer Yes, just plug it into the hdmi as normal. There is even an onboard 5V 1A USB for power, so you dont need the power block.

  Answered 5 years ago by Tinkers2LiveVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I connect Sony SA-WCT260H woofer to this receiver?

Asked 4 years ago by RV.

• A:Answer Hi RV, Thanks for your inquiry. Unfortunately, no. The Sony SA-WCT260H subwoofer is a proprietary component of the HT-CT260H soundbar. We recommend connecting an active subwoofer that can connect to the RCA subwoofer out port of the receiver. Hope this helps! -Sam

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Q: QuestionHello. I see that this unit can play FROM a Bluetooth device. Can I also use Bluetooth speakers or headphones to listen from the unit? Thanks.

Asked 6 years ago by bandanaken.

• A:Answer Hi, bandanaken! Unfortunately, it doesn't support Bluetooth headphones or speakers. You may want to consider the STR-ZA810ES or STR-DN1080. ~Ralph

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Q: QuestionCan this be used for an fm radio/stereo only, hooked to speakers?

Asked 6 years ago by DR.

• A:Answer Yes, but if you’re only wanting it for an fm stereo receiver...you’d be better off buying a two channel model. I’d recommend the Sony STRDH190 2-ch Stereo Receiver with Phono Inputs & Bluetooth (you’d save a lot of money)!

  Answered 6 years ago by TheAnalogKid2112Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have my dad's old turntable, receiver (very old and broken) and speakers. Would this work in the old receivers place? I need something that will be able to be connected to the turntable and speakers and get is all working, and someone to hook it up!

Asked 7 years ago by Jen.

• A:Answer Hi Jen, Yes, you can connect a turntable to this receiver. However, 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. When it comes to speaker, as long as the speaker is 6-16ohms, then it should work properly with this receiver. Thanks! ^Ron

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Q: Questionmy speakers are older rated 4 ohms will I be able to use them with this unit.

Asked 5 years ago by Edwithquestions.

• A:Answer Hi Edwithquestions, Unfortunately, as with most modern receivers you can only connect speakers with impedances of 6 to 16 ohms. -Sam

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