A:AnswerHi SonyUser, Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, we do not recommend using an HDMI to RCA cable as we cannot guarantee its operation. And, no. it doesn't support the upconvert function. Regards,Sam
A:AnswerHi ChicagoFan, Thanks for your inquiry. We only recommend using the supplied remote control of the unit as we cannot guarantee the full operation of a third-party remote control. Hope this helps! -Sam
A:AnswerHi TheMachine, Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, no. This receiver is designed to receive a Bluetooth signal from a smartphone or tablet. It is not capable of transmitting one to a Bluetooth device such as wireless headphones or speakers. Hope this helps! -Sam
A:AnswerHi Angel, This unit supports 4K Pass Through: 4K HDR Compatible with Hdcp 2.2 Support for Sharper Source to Screen Image Quality. It will also work with the next-gen gaming console such as the PlayStation 5. I hope this helps! Thanks. -Jess
A:AnswerHi suspect, Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, no. This receiver is designed to receive a Bluetooth signal from a smartphone or tablet. It is not capable of transmitting one to a Bluetooth device such as wireless headphones or speakers. Hope this helps! -Sam
A:AnswerHi Hardystereo, Thanks for your inquiry. Yes, you can connect your turntable to one of the RCA audio input of the unit. 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. Hope this helps! -Sam
A:AnswerHi CJ, Thanks for your inquiry. Unfortunately, there is no option to only get the sound on your outside speakers. I would suggest checking out the STRDH190. This unit can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. Hope this helps! -Sam
A:AnswerHi Connor, Thanks for your inquiry. Unfortunately, this receiver only has an optical input port. You will need an optical output port to connect your soundbar and produce sound. We recommend connecting speakers to the speaker ports of the receiver to get sound. Hope this helps! -Sam
A:AnswerHi Adam, Thanks for your inquiry. Using an IR extender is not recommended as we cannot guarantee its operation. The headphone jack input of the unit can only be used for headphones to listen to music. Hope this helps! -Sam
A:AnswerHi Sammisunrise, Thanks for your inquiry. The 2-year limited manufacturer's warranty of this unit is not applicable to an open box unit. Please refer to your authorized dealer to determine if the product is listed as brand new or open box. Hope this helps! -Sam
A:AnswerHi Zoo, Thank you for your interest in the STRDH590. Yes, it will. You can connect your Apple TV to one of the HDMI inputs of the receiver. Hope this helps! -Sam