Sony STR-DA6400ES - Multi Channel Av Receiver User manual

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Using Network Features
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About This Manual
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.
STR-DA6400ES contains the following manuals.
Refer to them as required by the operation.
STR-DA6400ES Operating
Instructions
This manual explains the operations of the system
itself.
This manual mainly explains operations using the
main remote commander, but most of the same
operations can also be performed using the buttons
and controls on the system having the same or
similar names.
Using Network Featuers (this
manual)
This manual explains the operations of the network
function of STR-DA6400ES.
It explains also how to install supplied “ES Utility”
and “VAIO Media plus” application software on
your computer.
Quick Setup Guide
It explains how to connect components, speakers,
and a subwoofer so that you can enjoy multi-channel
surround sound.
GUI Menu List
GUI Menu List shows the menu tree of
STR-DA6400ES.
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 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.
About the supplied manual

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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 13).
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 16).
Sharing content (music, photos, and videos) on devices on a home
network
Delivers content
Plays back content
Computer
STR-DA6400ES
Plays back audio
Computer
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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 SHOUTcast using the receiver (page 19).
Changing the settings using a computer
You can change the settings of the receiver using a computer on your home network (page 23).
Listening to SHOUTcast over the Internet
Other features
STR-DA6400ESInternet
Computer
STR-DA6400ES
ES Utility application software

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Firmware Update
You can update the firmware of the receiver over the Internet (page 26).
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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Internet
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Computer
Internet ES Utility application software

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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 ........13
Enjoying content stored on a server in
zone 2 .....................................................15
Enjoying the audio of a component connected
to the receiver using other device via the
home network ........................................16
Listening to SHOUTcast
Using the Receiver
Listening to SHOUTcast ............................19
Adjusting the Receiver
Settings Using PC
Application Software
Features of the ES Utility application
software .................................................21
Installing the ES Utility application software
on a computer ........................................21
Using Other Functions
Checking the network settings ................... 22
Changing the network settings ................... 23
Changing the settings of the home network
function of the receiver ......................... 25
Updating the firmware ............................... 26
Additional Information
Glossary ..................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ......................................... 29
Specifications ............................................. 30
End-User License Agreement for Sony
Software Included in This Product ....... 31
Copyrights .................................................. 35
Index .......................................................... 40

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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 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.
Note
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 23), 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 23).
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)

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Getting Started
4: Preparing a computer
to use as a server
A server is a device which delivers content
(music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA device
on a home network.
You can play back content stored on a
computer on a home network with this receiver
via that network after you have installed
application software such as VAIO Media plus
which has a DLNA compliant sever function.
VAIO Media plus is an application software
that enables you to quickly find content on
your home network, such as music, photos,
and videos, and view the content on the
computer through the home network.
By connecting other devices to VAIO Media
plus, you can also find and view the content on
the connected devices through the home
network. For example, you can enjoy photos
and music, stored on your computer, on your
TV and audio device or play a TV program,
recorded with a hard disk recorder, on your
computer.
Operating System
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/
Media Center Edition 2004/Media Center
Edition 2005 (SP3, 32 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/
Business/Ultimate (SP1, 32 bit/64 bit)
Computer
Note
Sony does not guarantee trouble-free operation on
all computers that satisfy the system requirements.
Other software operating on background may affect
the operation of this software.
When you use VAIO Media plus as server
software, install on your computer the VAIO
Media plus application software provided on
the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver by
following steps below.
1Turn on your computer and
login as an administrator.
What you can do with VAIO
Media plus
System Requirements
Windows XP Windows Vista
Computer IBM PC/AT compatible
CPU Intel Celeron M
processor
1.40 GHz or higher
(Intel Core 2 Duo
1.80 GHz or higher
is recommended)
Intel Core Duo
1.33 GHz or higher
(Intel Core 2 Duo
2.26 GHz or higher
is recommended)
Memory 512 MB or more
(1 GB or more is
recommended)
1GBormore
(2 GB or more is
recommended)
Graphic
chip
Equipped with graphic chip by Intel,
NVIDIA or ATI.
DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
(DirectX 9.0c/128 MB compatible
video card and the latest driver are
recommended)
Display 800 × 600 or higher resolution
HDD 500 MB or more is recommended
Network 100Base-TX or higher
Sound
card
Direct Sound compatible sound card
Installing the VAIO Media plus
application software on a
computer
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2Insert the supplied CD-ROM
into the CD-ROM drive of your
computer.
The installation launcher starts
automatically, then a Software Setup
window appears on the screen.
If installation launcher does not start
automatically, double-click
“SetupLauncher.exe” on the disc.
3Install the VAIO Media plus
application software following
the instructions given in the
message on the screen.
When you listen to the audio delivered from
the AV receiver, change the VAIO Media plus
view mode by following steps below (This
function is available only when the AV
receiver has a server function and that server
function has been turned on).
1Click “ Settings” in the Home
Menu window.
2Click “ General Settings.”
3Click “Change Display.”
4Select “Server Tree View.”
When “ Music” is selected in “Server
Tree View,” the AV receiver appears.
For VAIO Media plus operations, refer to the
help files.
Click “ Settings” in the Home Menu
window, then select “ Help” to display help
files.
Listening to the audio delivered
from the AV receiver using VAIO
Media plus
CD-ROM (VAIO Media
plus application
software) (supplied)
Referring to help files

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Sharing Content (music, photos, and videos) on Devices on the Home Network
Enjoying content stored on the server
A server is a device which delivers content (music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA device on a
home network.
You can play back music, photos, and videos stored on the server using the receiver.
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
“ Music,” “ Photo,” or
“ Video,” then press or b.
4Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“Server,” then press .
The server list appears on the TV screen.
5Press V/vand to select the
server which holds the content
you want to play.
The content list appears on the TV screen.
6Press V/v/B/band
repeatedly to select content
you want to play from the
content list.
The playback screen appears on the TV
screen, and content you selected is played
back.
Sharing Content (music, photos, and videos) on Devices on the Home
Network
Computer STR-DA6400ES
AMP
V/v/B/b,
MENU

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You can enjoy content on the server by using
the following buttons.
Press AMP to operate the receiver using the
remote.
* This button may not work depending on the
connected server or the content type.
You can select the playback mode of the Music
category.
1Press OPTIONS while listening
to the music content.
2Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“Repeat,” or “Shuffle,” then
press .
3Press V/vrepeatedly to select
the mode you want to select
from the following, then press
.
xRepeat
Plays one or all the tracks repeatedly.
•Off
Deactivates the repeat play mode.
•One
Plays one track repeatedly.
•All
Plays all the tracks repeatedly.
xShuffle
Plays all the tracks in random order.
•Off
Deactivates the shuffle play mode.
•On
Activates the shuffle play mode.
Using the remote to play back
content
Content
Type Music Photo Video
Remote
button
Nz z z
xz z z
Xz z z
>z z
.z z
Mz*z*
mz*z*
Selecting the playback mode

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Sharing Content (music, photos, and videos) on Devices on the Home Network
Enjoying content stored
on a server in zone 2
You can select and play back from zone 2
content stored on a device on the home
network by using the IR repeater (not
supplied).
1Turn on the main receiver (this
receiver). If you have an
amplifier in zone 2, turn it on.
2Press ZONE.
The remote switches to zone 2.
3Press ?/1.
The zone function is activated.
4Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
5Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“ Music,” “ Photo,” or
“ Video,” then press or b.
6Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“Server,” then press .
The server list appears on the TV screen.
7Press V/vand to select the
server which holds the content
you want to play.
The content list appears on the TV screen.
8Press V/v/B/band
repeatedly to select content
you want to play from the
content list.
The playback screen appears on the TV
screen, and content you selected is played
back.
Note
You can listen to only the same content in both the
main zone and the 2nd zone.
Priority is given to the content which has most
recently been selected, even if other content is
currently being selected in one of zones.
?/1
V/v/B/b,
ZONE
SOURCE
Playing back content in zone 2
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Tips
• You can enjoy content played back in the main
zone in zone 2 or zone 3 by pressing SOURCE on
the remote.
• You can control the playback operation using the
remote. For details, see “Using the remote to play
back content” (page 14).
Enjoying the audio of a
component connected to
the receiver using other
device via the home
network
The receiver can deliver the audio of a
component connected to the receiver using an
audio cord, or the audio from an FM/AM tuner
that have been converted to linear PCM format
to the devices on the home network.
Note
Digital audio signals which are input to the receiver
cannot be played back on a DLNA-compliant device
(DLNA CERTIFIED™ Products) that have an
authorized DLNA logo displayed on the device.
Moreover, some content may not be playable on a
compliant device (DLNA CERTIFIED™ Products).

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Sharing Content (music, photos, and videos) on Devices on the Home Network
The following illustration is an example of listening to the audio of a component connected to the
receiver using a computer.
1Select the receiver as a server
using the device on the home
network.
2Select the content you want to
play back using device on the
home network.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
device.
Notes
• You cannot play back on two or more devices on
your home network at the same time audio
delivered from the receiver. When there is a device
already playing back content of the receiver, you
cannot play back any of the content of the receiver
on another device.
• The audio is switched to the latest audio which is
selected on the receiver, even though the display of
devices on a home network does not change when
you operate the FM/AM tuner on this receiver
while listening to the FM/AM tuner on the home
network.
• Turn the server function to off, then turn it to on
again to reflect the latest setting onto the home
network after you change the following setting
items.
– input name and icon assigned that name
– preset station name on the FM/AM tuner
Refer to “Turning the server function on/off”
(page 25) for details on operations to turn on/off
the server function.
Listening to the audio of the components connected to the receiver or
the built-in FM/AM tuner on a device on your home network
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Computer
Component connected using an
audio cord (not supplied)

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Content which can be played
back/listened to with a device
on your home network
Content which can be played back using a
device on your home network are as follows.
Notes
• Some content may not be able to be played back
depending on the connected server or the content
type.
• The audio signals of a component connected to the
receiver using a audio cord or FM/AM tuner can be
delivered to your home network.
Audio input which can be
selected from a device on a
home network
You can select analog audio input from a
device on your home network as follows.
Content/input which can be
selected from the device on
your home network
Content Playback
Music (analog signal) a
Music (digital signal) ×
Photo ×
Video ×
Input name Select
VIDEO1 a
VIDEO2 a
BD a
DVD a
SAT a
TV ×
TAP E a
MD a
SA-CD/CD a
PHONO ×
FM a
AM a
MULTI IN ×
DMPORT1 a
DMPORT2 a
HDMI1-6 ×
Server ×
SHOUTcast ×
SOURCE a
Input name Select

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Listening to SHOUTcast Using the Receiver
Listening to SHOUTcast
SHOUTcast is a digital audio streaming
technology-based radio service.
SHOUTcast is a directory of internet radio
stations, allowing users to access thousands of
free online radio stations from DJs and
broadcasters around the world.
Refer to http://www.shoutcast.com for details.
You can enjoy listening to the sound of a
SHOUTcast internet radio without turning on
your computer by connecting the receiver
directly to Internet.
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
“ SHOUTcast,” then press
or b.
Proceed to step 5 when you receive the
SHOUTcast on this receiver at first time.
4Press RETURN/EXIT Oto
display SHOUTcast station list.
5Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“Preset List,” “0-9,” or A to Z,
then press .
6Press V/vrepeatedly to select
the genre you want to listen to,
then press .
7Press V/v/B/bto select the
station you want to listen to,
then press .
The reception screen appears on the TV
screen, and the station you selected is
received.
Notes
• When the number of stations is large, up to 100
stations can be displayed (in order) on this receiver.
• The audio supplied in a format that is not supported
by this receiver does not appear on the list.
• You can listen to only the same station in both the
main zone and the 2nd zone.
Priority is given to the station which has most
recently been selected, even if other station is
currently being selected in one of zones.
Listening to SHOUTcast Using
the Receiver
AMP
V/v/B/b,
OPTIONS
MENU
Selecting a SHOUTcast station

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You can register your favorite SHOUTcast
stations on the receiver.
1Press OPTIONS while listening
to the radio station.
2Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“Add to Preset,” then press .
The preset number list appears on the TV
screen.
3Press V/vrepeatedly to select
the preset number you want to
preset, then press .
Note
If you select a list number for which a station has
already been registered, the previously registered
station will be overwritten.
Tip
You can register one station for different list
numbers.
To return to the previous screen
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
You can select your favorite stations from
among the stations you registered.
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
“ SHOUTcast,” then press
or b.
Proceed to step 5 when you receive the
SHOUTcast on this receiver at first time.
4Press RETURN/EXIT Oto
display SHOUTcast station list.
5Press V/vrepeatedly to select
“Preset List,” then press .
6Press V/vrepeatedly to select
the preset number station you
want to listen to, then press .
The reception screen appears on the TV
screen, and the station you selected is
received.
Presetting favorite stations
Selecting preset stations