Expanding the possibilities
You have all your favorite movies, music, and photos spread all over the place. Not only do you have an impressive Blu-ray, DVD, and CD collection, but you also have audio and video stored on your computer, as well as access to endless media on the internet via your computer. If only you could access that A/V cornucopia with your multi-channel, HDTV home theater system. With the STR-DA6400ES receiver from Sony, you can. Thanks to its ethernet connection, the STR-DA6400ES gives you the power to stream video, audio, and photos from your computer — whether from the computer's memory or from the internet. A whole new world of possibilities is at your finger tips.
Yes, audio comes in HD, too
When it comes to powerful surround sound home audio, the STR-DA6400ES from Sony means business. And its 120W x 7 channels of output power are only the beginning. Optimized for HD audio sources like Blu-ray Disc, the STR-DA6400ES sports the latest and most advanced surround sound audio decoding technologies, including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio. You've got the 7.1-channel surround sound speaker configuration encircling your home theater area, and now all you need is the ability to send the HD audio featured on sources like Blu-ray Disc to those speakers. This is where Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio enter the equation. Advanced audio decoding processing prepares you to experience the sound effects, dialogue, and soundtrack audio from your favorite movies just as they were mixed in the studio. Just as the director intended.
Settle only for the best&ensp— 1080p
Once upon a time, standard definition, 480i-resolution DVD video was the best. Now there has been a revolution — the Blu-ray revolution — and now there's a new standard for video . . . high definition 1080p. Because your new HDTV has a 1080p panel resolution, you might be thinking that this means you'll have to pitch your DVDs and begin amassing a new video library collection. Wrong. Thanks to its HDMI connectivity and Faroudja DCDi Cinema upscaling, the Sony STR-DA6400ES receiver lets you experience all your favorite DVDs at near-HD levels. Advanced signal-processing technologies enhance standard definition video entering the receiver via component, composite, or S-video to near-HD 1080p quality, ultimately passing the improved signal along to your HDTV via HDMI. Discover a whole new side to your DVD collection: greater detail and smoother, more lifelike motion.
Entertainment for the whole house
With its multi-room capability, the Sony STR-DA6400ES receiver gives you the ability to extend your home entertainment experience beyond your living room walls. First off, second-room Faroudja DCDi video upscaling allows you to enjoy 1080i video from any source in a second room. Start a movie in the living room and finish it in the bedroom. Next, three-room audio capability lets you power speakers in up to two locales outside the living room. Listen to your favorite tunes while you're cooking dinner in the kitchen or relaxing on the deck. That's entertainment for the whole house.
Get ready. Satellite radio ready, that is
You enjoy your XM and SIRIUS satellite radio when you're on the go, so why not when you're at home? The STR-DA6400ES's XM and SIRIUS satellite radio readiness makes listening to satellite radio at home easy. Simply connect your satellite radio receiver (sold separately) to the STR-DA6400 and you're ready to experience the variety of satellite radio combined with the superior sound quality offered by a Sony ES receiver. (Note: a separate XM or SIRIUS subscription is required for this feature.)
HDMI: advanced connectivity
Bringing you the absolute best in connectivity, Sony's STR-DA6400ES features six HDMI inputs and two outputs. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and even 1080p. Your incoming media content comes in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats, and with that in mind, HDMI systems automatically configure to display that content in the most effective format. Since HDMI carries all channels on video and audio, there is only one cable to plug into any HDMI-enabled source and display device. No more complicated cable set-up when installing your home theater system, and no more ugly cable mess behind your components. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on this single cable. Also, HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI. (Please note that a physical adapter, sold separately, is needed to make the conversion from HDMI to DVI.)
Your HD lifeline
High Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is the only home A/V connection that allows for both Full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channel studio-quality audio to be passes along a single cable. In other words, in order to take full advantage of your home theater's high definition potential, you need to HDMI cabling to link HD-capable components. It's only natural that you might have questions regarding how best to outfit your personal HD system. Vann's sales representatives are here to explain all of your options. Call the 800 number at the top of this page for expert advice.
Included with STRDA6400ES Home Theater Receiver
Instruction manual, FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna, Remote Commander remote control, 2nd remote (for multi-zone), and 2 AA batteries (for remote).
