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Features
Network Functions
Remote Control
Input and Output Notes
Features
Overview: The Sony STR-DA6400ES Elevated Standard (ES) 7.1ch
A/V Receiver offers a 120-watt power amplifier (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.09
percent THD) and features sophisticated A/V technology that reproduces the
latest audio formats from Dolby Labs (Dolby Digital +/Dolby TrueHD) and dts (dts
HD/DTS High Resolution Audio). The STR-DA6400ES features dual Faroudja DCDi
Cinema chips that enable upscaling of standard definition content to 1080p via
HDMI in your main room and 1080i via component video in your Zone 2 room. There
are five HDMI rear inputs, one HDMI front input and two HDMI outputs to connect
your HD components. Using the receiver's Ethernet connection, the STR-DA6400ES
can share music, photos and videos with your PC even if the receiver is in
another room. The addition of the Ethernet connection also allows simple set up
and enables network upgrades. The unit's Xross Media Bar-inspired GUI has been
enhanced to provide simplified access to content on a networked PC and can also
be used in a second room. In addition, you can listen to your music on your iPod
and Walkman player as well as SHOUTcast Internet Radio and Rhapsody Music
Service in up to three rooms via the receiver's dual Digital Media Port (DMP)
inputs. Another unique feature, found on the STR-DA6400ES, is the Quick Click
on-screen remote control which simplifies operation of your compatible sources.
Dual Video Conversion With Scaling: The Sony ES STR-DA6400ES
receiver utilizes a dual video conversion function that allows you to minimize
the number of connections needed from the receiver to up to two televisions.
Video scaling (up to 1080p) is performed by dual Faroudja chipsets to correct image jaggedness, reduce block
noise, and reproduce true to original colors through the receiver's two HDMI
outputs. All Composite and component video input signals can be converted to
either the receiver's HDMI A or B connection and scaled to a resolution up to 1080p. Composite video signals can
also be
converted to component video and scaled to a resolution up to 1080i (including
Zone 2). In
addition, component video signals can be down converted to 480i and output as
composite video. Video input via HDMI must output via HDMI.
Note: No audio is output from the two HDMI outputs when an analog video signal is converted.
The receiver's dual HDMI outputs cannot be used simultaneously. Only one
HDMI output can be used at a time.
HDMI Switching: The receiver has six HDMI ver.1.3 inputs (5
front/1 rear) and
two HDMI ver 1.3 outputs which support high definition video, including 1080p, 1080/24p,
deep color, and xvYCC. Menu options include:
- Resolution:
Direct, Auto,
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p
- Sub Level:
auto, +10 dB, +0 dB; to set correct bass output
- Audio: amp or amp+TV; sound output through amp only, or amp and TV speakers
- Control: control compatible Sony components connected via HDMI
- HDMI Output: switches between either the receiver's HDMI A or
HDMI B output (cannot output video simultaneously from both HDMI outputs)
- Video Direct: lets you output the video input signal from the
HDMI input jacks directly to the HDMI output jacks of the receiver without
going through the unit's video processor
xvYCC: The STR-DA6400ES supports xvYCC color, offering a wider color range than the
current broadcast standard. For the xvYCC feature to be useful, the entire video production chain must be
compatible (camera-editing-format-player-display).
Deep Color: The STR-DA6400ES also supports Deep Color which
allows the color depth of video signals passing through HDMI to be raised. The
number of colors that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216
colors) with a standard HDMI jack. However, the number of colors which can be
expressed by 1 pixel is 36 bits with a Deep Color enabled HDMI jack. Since the
gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more finely with more bits,
continuous color changes can be more smoothly expressed. For the Deep Color
feature to be useful, the entire video production chain must be compatible
(camera-editing-format-player-display).
Bravia Theater Sync: Sony's Bravia Theater Sync feature
allows you to easily manage select BRAVIA televisions and Sony HDMI audio and
video components with a single remote. By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the HDMI Control function with a HDMI cable, operation is
simplified in the following ways.
- One-Touch-Play: When you playback a component such as a
DVD/Blu-ray Disc Player, the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically
and switch to the appropriate HDMI input.
- System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select
to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers connected to the
receiver.
- System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, the
receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously.
H.A.T.S. (High Quality Digital Audio Transmission System):
H.A.T.S. for HDMI is a flow control playback
system for HDMI transmission. A master clock, important for audio quality, is
provided by a crystal transmitter beside the receiver's DA covert and controls
the playback speed of the components connected to the receiver using HDMI CEC
(Consumer Electronics Controls) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
to match the playback rate. This gives you high quality sound with exceptional
clarity, because there is nearly no transmission of jitter when transmitting the
clock.
Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.): This is Sony proprietary
technology that allows low quality digital audio signals to be played back with
high quality sound. Old recording or compressed audio often have noise on the
waveform and out-of-frequency distortion, as well as harmonic distortion, as
well as harmonic distortion when the audio frequency is generated. The D.L.L.
feature eliminates these problems, and give you rich sound for music and movies.
Auto Calibration: The STR-DA6400ES is equipped with Digital
Cinema Auto Calibration technology which uses the included microphone to automatically
check the speaker connections and polarity of the speakers. It then optimally sets
the distance for each speaker (from the listening position), the angle of each
speaker, each speaker's size (large/small), each speaker's output level, and the
frequency characteristics for each speaker (to correctly set a crossover point).
The microphone has an 18' cord attached and has a threaded insert on the bottom
so it can be mounted to a tripod.
Speaker Manual Settings: If you
choose not to auto calibrate the speaker levels, you can manually adjust each
speaker as follows:
- Speaker Pattern: 2/0
to 3/4.1 (16 patterns)
- Speaker Impedance: 4-ohm or 8-ohm
- Level Settings:
- Front: left and right
individually adjustable from -10.0dB to +10.0dB in 0.5dB steps
- Center: -20.0dB to
+10dB in 0.5dB increments
- Surround: left and right
individually adjustable from -20.0dB to
+10dB in 0.5dB increments
- Surround Back: -20.0dB to
+10dB in 0.5dB increments left and right individually adjustable when 2 surround back speakers are connected,
single adjustment if only one surround back speaker is used
- Subwoofer Level: -20.0dB to
+10dB in 0.5dB increments
- Distance Settings: each
of the eight channels can be individually set between 3'3" and 32'9" in 1 inch
increments
- Speaker Size: set
the size of each set of speakers (front, center, surround) to small or large;
center and surround can also be set to no (if the front speakers are set to
small, none of the other speakers can be set to large)
- Crossover: the crossover point can be adjusted for any speakers set to small; 40 Hz to
200 Hz in 10 Hz increments
- Center Mix: allows the center-channel information to be fed into
your system's front right and left speakers when you do not have a
center-channel connected
Surround Modes: This receiver incorporates a wide variety of
surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your audio and video software.
This receiver can receive Multi-Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling
frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection. The surround modes include:
- Dolby Pro Logic II: Dolby Pro Logic II technology processes any
high quality stereo (two-channel) movie and music audio into five playback
channels of full-bandwidth surround sound. A matrix surround decoding
technology, Dolby Pro Logic II detects the directional cues that occur
naturally in stereo content and uses these elements to create a five-channel
surround sound playback experience. You can choose from Cinema, Music, or
Game formats.
- Dolby Pro Logic IIx: Pro Logic IIx expands any existing stereo-
or 5.1-channel audio for a 6.1- or 7.1- channel playback, creating a
seamless, natural surround soundfield that immerses you in the entertainment
experience. You can choose from the following Dolby Pro Logic IIx formats -
Cinema, Music, or Game
- Dolby Digital (up to 5.1ch): Dolby Digital is a 5.1 multi-channel digital
surround format.
- Dolby Digital EX (up to 6.1ch): Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1 multi-channel digital
surround format.
- Dolby Digital Plus (up to 7.1ch via HDMI only): Dolby Digital Plus was developed as
an extension to Dolby Digital. The audio coding technology supports 7.1
channel surround sound.
- Dolby TrueHD (up to 7.1ch via HDMI only): Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding
technology that supports up to 8 channels of multi-channel surround sound
for the next generation optical discs. The reproduced sound is true to the
original source bit-for-bit.
- DTS (up to 5.1ch): DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1 multi-channel digital surround
sound format used for both commercial/theatrical and consumer grade
applications.
- DTS-HD High Resolution (up to 7.1ch via HDMI only): DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is
an improved version of the conventional DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signal
formats that is compatible with sampling frequencies of 48 or 96 kHz and up
to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound. High data bit rate performance
provides high quality sound.
- DTS-HD Master Audio (up to 7.1ch via HDMI only): DTS-HD Master Audio is a lossless
audio format compatible with up to 96 kHz and up to 7.1-channels. The
lossless audio coding technology faithfully reproduces the sound of the
studio master.
- DTS 96/24 (up to 5.1ch): DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high
sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz
and 24 bit quantization of DVD-video.
- DTS-ES Extended Surround (up to 6.1ch): DTS-ES features two 6.1
multi-channel formats.
- DTS-ES Discrete 6.1: DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel is
a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format adding a surround back
channel to the DTS digital surround sound.
- DTS-ES Matrix 6.1: DTS-ES Matrix 6.1-channel is a
discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format inserting a surround back
channel to the DTS surround sound through matrix encoding.
- DTS Neo:6 Surround (up to 6.1ch): DTS Neo:6 is a matrix decoding
technology for achieving 6.1-channel surround playback with 2-channel
sources. You can choose from two DTS Neo: 6 Surround formats - Neo: 6 Cinema
and Neo: 6 Music.
- DSD (up to 5.1ch via HDMI only): Audio
format up to 5.1ch used for a Super Audio CD. DSD converts
analog signals to digital and record them directly, without
adding any processing, so that no information is omitted.
Recording and playback of high fidelity, quality sound is
achieved.
- Neural-THX Surround: Neural-THX
Surround has been adopted by FM/HD radio stations and by XM Satellite Radio for digital radio broadcasts of
XM HD Surround recordings and live events in surround sound. Neural-THX Surround
employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing which allows delivery of a
more detailed sound stage with superior channel separation and localization of
audio elements.
- Multi-Channel Linear PCM (up to 7.1ch via HDMI only): Accepts multi-channel linear PCM from
connected audio/video component up to 7.1 channels.
-
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS):
Digital Cinema Sound is the concept name of the surround technology for home
theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting
studio in Hollywood. When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater
effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by
the movie director. You can adjust the sound
effect of these soundfields from 50, 80, 100, or 150% to enhance your listening
experience. The DCS soundfields used in this receiver include:
- Digital Cinema Sound EX A: reproduces
the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment
"Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio,
great for watching most any type of movie
- Digital Cinema Sound EX B: reproduces
the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment
"Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio, ideal
for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of
sound effects
- Digital Cinema Sound EX C: reproduces
the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment
scoring stage, ideal for watching musicals or films where
orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack
- V.Multi Dimension: creates
multiple sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers
- D.Concert Hall A: uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound
characteristics of a concert hall, which simulates a large sound stage
- D.Concert Hall B: uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound
characteristics of a concert hall, which simulates a large simulates
resonant and unique reverberate sound
- Jazz Club: reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club
- Live Concert: reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house
- Stadium: reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium
- Sports: reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting
- Portable Audio: This Music Soundfield
reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable
audio device, ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.
-
Stereo Modes: The Sony receiver offers the following
two-channel audio modes:
- Two Channel Stereo: sets the receiver to power only the front left and right
speakers, no surround and no subwoofer. Two channel sources bypass the sound
field processing and multi channel sources are down-mixed to 2 channels.
- Two Channel Analog Direct: amplifies the
source without any processing, only the volume and front speaker balance
adjustments are active
- Multi-Channel Stereo: outputs two channel left/right signals from
all speakers of the receiver
- Headphone Sound Fields: When
headphones are connected, you can select the following sound fields:
- Headphone 2CH: outputs the sound
in stereo, 2-channel sources bypass the sound field
processing, multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels
- Headphone Direct: outputs analog
signals with no sound field or tone processing
- Headphone Multi: outputs the
analog signals input to the front channels of the Multi Channel Input
- Headphone Theater: allows you to experience a theater-like
environment while listening through a pair of headphones
Auto Format Direct: The Auto
Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound. When you select A.F.D. Auto, the receiver automatically
detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard
2-channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. You can also
select Pro Logic, Pro Logic II Movie, Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II Game, Pro
Logic IIx Movie, Pro Logic IIx Music, Pro Logic IIx Game, Neo:6 Cinema, Neo:6
Music, Neural-THX, or Multi Stereo to apply the appropriate decoding for movies or normal stereo sources such
as CDs.
Night Mode: This function allows you to retain a theater like
environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound
fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the
dialogue clearly even at a low volume level.
Dynamic Range Compressor: This
allows you to compress the dynamic range of the sound track, useful when
watching movies at low volumes; select
standard, maximum, Auto compression, or off (works only with Dolby Digital
sources).
A/V Sync: The audio output can be delayed to synchronize the
audio output and the visual display. This is especially helpful when you are
using a large LCD or plasma TV or a projection TV. The adjustment range is 0 to
300 ms in 10 ms steps.
Equalizer: You can adjust the bass and treble levels individually for
each set of channels; front, center, and surround (including surround back). The
range is from -10dB to +10dB in 0.5dB steps. These settings are applied to all
soundfields.
Multi-Channel Input: Although this unit features built-in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro
Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and DTS processing, it also has a 7.1-channel
input for use with an external multi-channel decoder (SA-CD, DVD-Audio, etc).
When using the multi-channel input the STR-DA6400ES's speaker set up circuitry
and tone controls are
bypassed, so all bass management and speaker level adjustment must be made on
the connected component.
Preamp Outputs: The
STR-DA6400ES is equipped
with eight preamp outputs in a 7.1-channel configuration, to allow you to use
the receiver as a preamplifier. The pre outs include Front Left and Right,
Center, Subwoofer, Surround Left and Right, and Surround Back Left and Right.
External amplifiers can be connected to any or all of the pre outs.
Bi-Amplifying: The surround back amplifier
channels can be used for bi-amplifying a pair of front speakers with dual
speaker terminals. Once the shorting bars have been removed from the speakers,
you can connect the front left and right speaker terminals to the high (or low)
speaker input terminals, and the left and right surround back speaker
terminals to the low (or high) speaker input terminals. The receiver is limited
to 5.1 channels during bi-amplification.
Three Zone/Three Source Operation: This receiver allows you to output
a second and third source to another location (Zone 2/3), regardless of the
source selected in the main room. There are dedicated line-level stereo audio
and composite and component video connections, as well as an RJ-45 connection for a TV, receiver/amplifier, and
speakers in the 2nd zone. The 3rd Zone contains a pair of stereo RCA connections
for audio only capabilities in that zone. If you're only using 5.1-channel
surround in the main room, the surround back amplifier channels can be used to
power your zone 2 speakers. The audio signal is variable, and the volume and
input can be controlled from another location using an optional IR repeater system using
the supplied Zone 2/3 wireless remote control. The STR-DA6400ES features a Party
Mode function which allows you to play the same music in each of the three
zones.
Note: Closed Captions will not be displayed in Zone 2.
Satellite Ready: The
STR-DA6400ES features proprietary ports on
the rear panel for XM and Sirius Satellite Radio connection. In addition to the
following optional satellite tuners needed (sold separately), you will need a
subscription to XM and/or Sirius Satellite radio:
- XM: The optional XM Direct 2 Home Tuner (220XHD2H1,
sold separately) lets you enjoy XM Satellite Radio through the XM-ready
receiver. Simply connect the XM Direct 2 Home Tuner to the XM jack on back
of the receiver, place and aim the included antenna for optimum reception,
and you are ready to start enjoying commercial-free music, plus live sports,
new, talk, and exclusive entertainment. You can search XM stations by
channel, category, or direct tuning; you can also choose to display the
channel name, channel number, category, artist name, or song title.
- Sirius: the optional SiriusConnect
Home Tuner kit (item number 607SCH1 or 607SCH1P1, sold separately) allows
you to receive Sirius Satellite Radio through the receiver, you can search
Sirius radio stations by channel number, category, or direct tuning; you can
also choose to display the channel name, channel number, category, artist
name, song title, or composer
Note: You can store up to 30 XM
channels and up to 30 Sirius channels as presets.
Dual Digital Media Ports: The
STR-DA6400ES has dual proprietary Digital Media
Port interfaces on the back panel to accommodate two of Sony's Digital Media Port
adapters. Four adapters are currently available; the TDM-iP1 iPod cradle (item
number 158TDMIP1), the TDM-NC1 Wi-Fi client (item number 158TDMNC1), the TDM-NW1
Walkman cradle, and the TDM-BT1 Bluetooth adapter. In some cases, you can
control the connected device using the supplied remote control or buttons on the
front panel.
Tuner:
The tuner has 30 presets each for AM and FM radio stations. If you connect
Sirius and/or XM tuners, there are also 30 presets for each. In
addition to preset and auto seek tuning, stations can be tuned directly by frequency
or satellite channel number.
Station and Source Naming: Each preset station and input
source may be given an index name of up to 8 characters.
On Screen Display/GUI: You can use the receiver's on-screen Graphical
User Interface (GUI) to make various adjustments to customize the receiver. The
on-screen menu system simplifies the most complex operations of an A/V receiver
for home theater applications. The on-screen menu allows you to select from the
following text languages - English, Spanish, French or German. The
STR-DA6400ES's remote control features a Quick Click onscreen button which
simplifies operation of your compatible sources. You can also use the unit's
front-panel display to make adjustments to the receiver.
Sleep Timer: The unit
may be set to automatically turn off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.
Dimmer: You can
adjust the brightness of the display in 3 steps: On, 40% or Off.
Network Functions
DLNA Network Compliant: If you computer is connected to the Internet,
you can connect this receiver to the Internet through the unit's wired LAN
(RJ-45) connection. You can also play back content (music, photos, videos)
stored on your computer through your home network with this receiver using the
RJ-45 port.
Home Network: You can play back music, photos and videos stored on
your home network server using the Sony STR-DA6400ES. The receiver offers
various playback functions of the following audio/video files through the unit's
remote control.
- Music (Linear PCM/MP3/WMA/AAC): Play, Stop, Pause, Next,
Previous, Fast Forward, Rewind, Repeat (One/All), Shuffle
- Photos (JPEG/BMP/PNG): Play, Stop, Pause, Next, Previous
- Movies (MPEG2 PS/WMV): Play, Stop, Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind
Supported Internet Services: The Sony STR-DA6400ES supports the
following Internet audio services - Rhapsody and SHOUTcast.
- Rhapsody Digital Music Service: You can
enjoy the Rhapsody Digital Music Service, without turning on
your computer, by connecting the receiver to the internet.
Rhapsody is a critically-acclaimed digital music service
that give you unlimited access to a massive music catalog
of millions of songs and thousands of artists. You also
get exclusive content, personalized recommendations, and
DJ/ad-free listening. You can search music by Track, Album,
Artist, Genre, Channel or Playlist. Rhapsody requires a
monthly subscription. Currently this receiver comes with
a free 30 day trial.
- SHOUTcast Internet Radio: You can also
enjoy listening to the sound of a SHOUTcast internet radio
station without turning on your computer by connecting the
receiver directly to the Internet. SHOUTcast is a digital
audio streaming technology-based radio service. SHOUTcast
is a directory of internet radio stations, allowing you to
access thousands of free online radio stations from DJs and
broadcasters around the world. You can register (preset) up
to 100 of your favorite SHOUTcast stations.
Zone 2 Network: You can select and play back from Zone 2 of the
receiver content stored on your PC's home network and the Internet using the supplied IR remote
and optional IR repeater system.
Home Network Delivery: The STR-DA6400ES can deliver the audio of a
component connected to the receiver using an analog audio cord or audio from the
unit's built-in AM/FM tuner that have been converted to linear PCM format over
your home network.
Note: Audio and video cannot be transferred from the STR-DA6400ES
to your home network. You cannot play back on two or more devices on your
home network at the same time audio is delivered from the receiver.
Network Requirements: The following system environment is required to
used the network function of this receiver.
- Broadband Line Connection: A Broadband line connection to the
Internet is required in order to listen to 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.
- Router: Use a router compatible with 100 Mbps or greater
transmission speed to enjoy content on your home network.
- LAN Cable (CAT-5): An CAT-5 LAN cable is required for connection.
ES Utility Software: You can check the settings of the receiver, and
adjust those settings using your computer, as well as using the receiver, after
installing the ES Utility application software provided on the CD-ROM supplied
with the STR-DA6400ES. You can also update the receiver's firmware using the ES
Utility application software disc.
ES Utility Application Software System Requirements: To install the
supplied ES Utility Application Software, your computer must meet the following
system requirements.
- Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/Media
Center Edition 2005 (SP3), Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Home Premium/Home
Basic
- Computer: Celeron, Pentium III CPU or higher, 1 GHz Clock Speed
or higher, 412 MB of RAM or more, 200 MB or more of freed disk space (280 MB
free disk space is required when .NET Framework 2.0 is not installed), 1024
x 768 High Color (65,536 colors) monitor, 100Base-TX or higher Network.
Remote Control
Dual Remotes: The
STR-DA6400ES comes with two separate remotes, the RM-AAL012 (Main Room) and RM-AAP026
(Zone 2/3 Remote). Since both remotes are IR, an IR repeater system is
needed in order for you to control the receiver from the 2nd zone.
RM-AAL012: The Main Room RM-AAL012 wireless remote control
operates the receiver and is
pre-coded and programmable to control other components. Pre-set codes are
built-in for multiple brands of CD players, DAT decks, MD recorders, cassette
decks, LD players, VCRs, DVD players, TVs, DSS receivers, and cable boxes; plus
Sony tuners, DVD recorders, hard disc recorders, and Blu-ray players. Two
programmable Macro buttons allow you to perform up to 20 sequential commands by
pressing only one button.
Quick Click On-Screen Remote: Another unique feature, found on the
STR-DA6400ES remote control, is the Quick Click on-screen button which simplifies operation of
your compatible sources by allowing you to operate connected devices using an
on-screen remote. You can control components connected to the receiver, a
projector, and a lighting control unit using the unit's on-screen remote
displayed on your TV screen. It is necessary to plug the supplied IR blaster
into the IR remote output of the receiver and attach the emitter end of the
blaster to the component you would like to control using the Quick Click
feature.
RM-AAP026:
The Zone 2/3 RM-AAP026 wireless remote control is designed to operate your
second and third zone operating system using an optional IR repeater system kit
(sold separately).
Input and Output Notes
HDMI: There are six HDMI ver.1.3 inputs with dedicated input
selection for both video and audio through the single cable (5 rear/1 front). Each
can also be assigned to any of seven non-HDMI inputs (Video1, Video2, Video3, DVD/BD,
Sat/CATV, MD/Tape, SA-CD/CD). Dual HDMI ver.1.3 outputs feed your TV monitors and any
video signal routed to the STR-DA6400ES can be converted to HDMI. A video signal input
via HDMI must be output via HDMI. The receiver's dual HDMI outputs cannot be output
simultaneously. Only one HDMI output can be displayed at one time.
Component Video: The receiver has three component video inputs
which can be assigned to specific sources (Video1, DVD/BD, SAT, etc). The component
video bandwidth is 80 MHz, making them high-definition video compatible. A single
component video output feeds the TV monitor and any video signal routed to the
STR-DA6400ES via composite video can be converted to component video. The receiver
also features a component video output for Zone 2.
External Video Input with Picture and Picture: The receiver's
additional composite video input lets you enjoy the convenience of
picture-in-picture capabilities. You can use this video input to connect a baby
monitor or security camera and monitor room activity or view a 2nd video source
while still watching the main video source.
Digital Audio: Six optical digital (5 rear/one front) and three
coaxial digital inputs are assignable to various inputs (Video1, DVD/BD, SA-CD/CD,
etc). There is one optical digital output to feed a digital recording component
(CDR, MiniDisc, etc).
Speaker Outputs: All the speaker outputs are binding post
connectors, including front A left and right, front B left and right, center,
surround left and right, and surround back left and right. The binding posts
are not 5-way because a plastic collar prevents their use with spade lugs, but
they will accept bare wire, single banana, and dual banana plugs. The front A
and B speaker pairs are wired in parallel.
Multi Channel Input:
Eight analog RCA inputs are used for outboard 5.1 or 7.1 channel processors.
Preamp Outputs: Eight analog RCA preamp
outputs are used for connecting the receiver to external power amplifiers.
Dual RJ-45 Ports: The receiver features two RJ-45 ports. One is used
for a network connection while the other is used for Zone 2 video distribution.
- LAN Port (Network): An RJ-45 jack which connects to a router when
you want to connect the receiver to your home PC network.
- Zone 2 Video Out: An RJ-45 jack is used to send a video signal to
a component in Zone 2. A CAT-5 cable must be used for connection. This
connection supports up to a 1080i video signal.
Note: The receiver's Zone 2 Video Out RJ-45 connection is not an
Ethernet LAN connection. It is only to be used for Zone 2 applications.
RS232C: The receiver can
be configured in the menu to receive commands from 3rd party control systems
(Crestron, AMX, etc.) via the RS232C port.
Control Jacks: Two sets of 3.5mm mini-jack connectors are supplied for
the following control methods:
- Trigger Out: three +12V trigger outputs to turn external equipment on/off along
with the receiver or with activation of zone 2 or Zone 3
- IR Remote: two IR out and one IR in jacks will support an IR
repeater system
Front Panel Inputs: The STR-DA6400ES features a set of front panel
inputs with and HDMI input, left and right RCA audio input, RCA composite video
input, and optical digital input.
Headphones: When headphones are plugged into the full-size 1/4"
jack on the front panel, all the speakers are automatically muted.
