Sony STR-DA6400ES Using Network Features - Page 2

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About the network

functions of the receiver

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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.

Section	Page
About the network functions of the receiver	2
What you can do with the home network function	3
Table of Contents	6
Getting Started	7
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	12
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	18
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	25
Features of the ES Utility application software	25
Installing the ES Utility application software on a computer	25
Using Other Functions	26
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	32
Glossary	32
Troubleshooting	33
Specifications	34
End User License Agreement for Certain Software Included in Your Sony Receiver	35
Copyrights	39

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