Sony STR-DA6400ES - Multi Channel Av Receiver Installation and maintenance instructions

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Using Network Features
Multi Channel
AV Receiver
Please read the operating instructions supplied with this receiver
first.
This manual is written on the assumption that you are skilled in
the basic operation of this receiver after performing basic
connection and setup according to the operating instructions.
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About the network
functions of the receiver
• The home network function of the receiver
supports the DLNA (Digital Living Network
Alliance) standard.
By configuring your home network with
DLNA-compliant devices, you can play
back analog audio signals with a DLNA-
compliant device (DLNA CERTIFIED™
Products) that has an authorized DLNA logo
displayed on the device, and which has
functions corresponding to those of the
receiver.
You can also enjoy content (music, photos,
and videos) which have been stored on a
DLNA-compliant device (DLNA
CERTIFIED™Products) that has an
authorized DLNA logo displayed on the
device.
• With an Internet connection, you can listen
to Rhapsody®and SHOUTcast and upgrade
the firmware of the receiver.
About DLNA
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a
standards organization made up of
manufacturers of various products, such as
computers, AV components, and mobile
computing devices which exchange content
(music, photos, and videos). DLNA decides
upon standards and publishes an authorized
logo to be displayed on devices which support
DLNA standards.

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What you can do with the home network function
You can do the following using the network function of the receiver.
Playing back content
You can play back music, photos, and videos stored on other devices such as a computer on your
home network using this receiver (page 12).
Delivering the audio of the connected components
You can play back audio from components connected to the receiver or FM/AM tuner with devices
such as a computer over your home network (page 15).
Sharing content (music, photos, and videos) on devices on a home
network
Delivers content
Plays back content
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Plays back audio
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Delivers the audio from the
component connected to the
receiver
Component connected
using an audio cord
(not supplied)

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You can listen to Rhapsody or SHOUTcast using the receiver (page 18).
Changing the settings using a computer
You can change the settings of the receiver using a computer on your home network (page 27).
Listening to Rhapsody or SHOUTcast over the Internet
Other features
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ES Utility application software

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Firmware Update
You can update the firmware of the receiver over the Internet (page 30).
A) Update the firmware directly over the Internet
B) Update the firmware using a file downloaded from the Internet via a
computer
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Table of Contents
About the network functions of the
receiver ....................................................2
What you can do with the home network
function ....................................................3
Getting Started
1: Connecting the receiver to your
network ....................................................7
2: Configuring the network settings of the
receiver ....................................................9
3: Preparing content for delivery to the home
network ..................................................10
4: Preparing a computer to use as a
server .....................................................11
Sharing Content (music,
photos, and videos) on
Devices on the Home
Network
Enjoying content stored on the server ........12
Enjoying content stored on a server in
zone 2 .....................................................14
Enjoying the audio of a component connected
to the receiver using other device via the
home network ........................................15
Listening to Rhapsody or
SHOUTcast Using the
Receiver
Supported service .......................................18
Listening to Rhapsody ................................18
Selecting a Rhapsody channel you want to
playback .................................................20
Selecting a track on Rhapsody you want to
playback .................................................21
Registering your favorite track, album, or
channel ...................................................22
Listening to SHOUTcast ............................23
Adjusting the Receiver
Settings Using PC
Application Software
Features of the ES Utility application
software ................................................. 25
Installing the ES Utility application software
on a computer ........................................ 25
Using Other Functions
Checking the network settings ................... 26
Changing the network settings ................... 27
Changing the settings of the home network
function of the receiver ......................... 29
Updating the firmware ............................... 30
Additional Information
Glossary ..................................................... 32
Troubleshooting ......................................... 33
Specifications ............................................. 34
End User License Agreement for Certain
Software Included in Your Sony
Receiver ................................................ 35
Copyrights .................................................. 39
Index .......................................................... 44

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Getting Started
1: Connecting the
receiver to your network
Configuring your home network with DLNA-
compliant devices.
If your computer is connected to the Internet,
you can connect this receiver to the Internet as
well, through the wired LAN connection.
Note
The method used to connect your computer to the
Internet depends on the devices, your ISP, your
computer, and the router used.
The following system environment is required
to use the network function of the receiver.
A Broadband line connection
A Broadband line connection to the Internet is
required in order to listen to the Rhapsody or
SHOUTcast and to use the firmware update
function of the receiver.
Modem
This is the device that is connected to the
broadband line to communicate with the
Internet. Some of these devices are integrated
with the router.
Router
• Use a router compatible with 100 Mbps or
greater transmission speeds to enjoy content
on your home network.
• We recommend that you use a router
equipped with the built-in DHCP (Dynamic
Host configuration Protocol) server.
This function automatically assigns IP
addresses on the LAN.
LAN cable (CAT-5)
• We recommend that you use this type of
cable for a wired LAN.
Some flat-type LAN cables are easily
affected by noise. We recommend that you
use normal-type cables.
• If the receiver is used in an environment in
which there is power supply noise from
electric products or in a noisy network
environment, use a shielded-type LAN
cable.
Getting Started
System requirements

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The following illustration is a configuration example of a home network with the receiver, a
computer.
We recommend that you use a wired connection.
Notes
• Do not connect the LAN cable for the network
connection to the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jack. The
receiver may malfunction if you connect the LAN
cable to the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jack and then
try to connect to the network.
• The audio may be interrupted when you use a
wireless connection.
Configuration example
Internet Modem
Computer
Router
LAN cable
(not supplied)
LAN cable
(not supplied)

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Getting Started
2: Configuring the
network settings of the
receiver
The network settings for the receiver must be
set correctly to use the network functions of
the receiver.
You can make the required network settings
for the receiver by following the instructions
provided by an initial setup wizard.
The procedure used to set up the IP address
automatically (DHCP) is explained below.
In this case, the router that is connected to the
receiver or the Internet provider must support
DHCP.
1Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the
remote.
2Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or
b.
4Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“Network,” then press or b.
5Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“Network Setup,” then press
.
“Start Network function Setup Wizard”
appears on the TV screen.
6Press to select “Next.”
7Press to select “Connect
Automatically (DHCP).”
“Success! Your device is now connected
to your network.” appears on the TV
screen when you have succeeded in
making a connection.
If the failure screen is displayed, perform
the process referring to “Changing the
network settings” (page 27), after you
have completed this process.
8Press to select “Finish.”
9Press to select “ON.”
The setting of the server function is
turned to ON.
Select “OFF,” when you will not use the
server function.
10Press to select “Finish.”
To set the network settings
manually
Refer to “Configuring network settings
manually” (page 27).
Note
The wizard screen appears on the TV screen each
time you use the network function, until the network
function setup has been completed.
AMP
V/v/b,
MENU

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3: Preparing content for delivery to the home network
This receiver can deliver the audio of a component connected to the receiver using an audio cord
or audio from an FM/AM tuner over the home network.
This receiver delivers to a device on a home network analog audio signals of a device connected to
the analog audio input jack or DMPORT jack of the receiver.
Connect the audio output of the device which stores audio you want to enjoy on the home network
to the analog audio input jack or the DMPORT jack of the receiver using an audio cord or DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
* The adapter form differs depending on the model.
Connecting components to the receiver using an audio cord
Audio cord (not supplied)
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter*(not supplied)