Sony DA6400ES User Manual
Printed in Malaysia
©2008 Sony Corporation
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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.
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 DLNAcompliant 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
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.
™ Products) that has an
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.
Sharing content (music, photos, and videos) on devices on a home
network
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).
Delivers content
Computer
Plays back content
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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).
Plays back audio
Computer
Delivers the audio from the
component connected to the
receiver
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Component connecte d
using an audio cord
(not supplied)
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Listening to Rhapsody or SHOUTcast over the Internet
You can listen to Rhapsody or SHOUTcast using the receiver (page 18).
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Other features
Changing the settings using a computer
You can change the settings of the receiver using a computer on your home network (page 27).
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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
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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
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
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
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Getting Started
1: Connecting the receiver to your network
Configuring your home network with DLNAcompliant 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.
System requirements
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.
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.
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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.
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Configuration example
The following illustration is a configuration example of a home network with the receiver, a
computer.
We recommend that you use a wired connection.
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Internet Modem
Computer
LAN cable
(not supplied)
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.
Router
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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.
AMP
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or
b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Network,” then press or b.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Network Setup,” then press
.
“Start Network function Setup Wizard”
appears on the TV screen.
6 Press to select “Next.”
7 Press 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.
8 Press to select “Finish.”
Getting Started
1 Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the
remote.
2 Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
V/v/b,
MENU
9 Press 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.
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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.
Connecting components to the receiver using an audio cord
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.
Audio cord (not supplied)
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter* (not supplied)
* The adapter form differs depending on the model.
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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 a VAIO Media
plus which has a DLNA compliant sever
function.
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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.
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2 Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
1 Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the
remote.
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AMP
V/v/B/b,
MENU
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Music,” “ Photo,” or
“ Video,” then press or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Server,” then press .
The server list appears on the TV screen.
5 Press V/v and to select the
server which holds the content
you want to play.
The content list appears on the TV screen.
6 Press V/v/B/b and
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.
Using the remote to play back
content
You can enjoy content on the server by using
the following buttons.
Press AMP to operate the receiver using the
remote.
Content
Type Music Photo Video
Remote
button
* This button may not work depending on the
connected server.
Nz z z
xz z z
Xz z z
>z z
.z z
Mz* z*
mz* z*
Selecting the playback mode
You can select the playback mode of the Music
category.
x Shuffle
Plays all the tracks in random order.
•Off
Deactivates the shuffle play mode.
•On
Activates the shuffle play mode.
Sharing Content (music, photos, and videos) on Devices on the Home Network
1 Press OPTIONS while listening
to the music content.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Repeat,” or “Shuffle,” then
press .
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the mode you want to select
from the following, then press
.
x Repeat
Plays one or all the tracks repeatedly.
•Off
Deactivates the repeat play mode.
•One
Plays one track repeatedly.
•All
Plays all the tracks repeatedly.
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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).
?/1
ZONE
SOURCE
Playing back content in zone 2
1 Turn on the main receiver (this
receiver). If you have an
amplifier in zone 2, turn it on.
2 Press ZONE.
The remote switches to zone 2.
3 Press ?/1.
The zone function is activated.
4 Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Music,” “ Photo,” or
“ Video,” then press or b.
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Server,” then press .
The server list appears on the TV screen.
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V/v/B/b,
server which holds the content
you want to play.
The content list appears on the TV screen.
8 Press V/v/B/b and
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.
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 13).
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7 Press V/v and to select the
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