About The Network Functions Of The Receiver - Sony STR-DA6400ES Operating Instructions Manual

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.
About the supplied manual
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.
2
GB
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.