Comments on: New Sony ES receivers stream HD video over Ethernet

Sony's new high-end receivers can stream HD video over an Ethernet connection, and the STR-DA6400ES also adds internet services such as Rhapsody and Shoutcast internet radio.

[epimetheus13]

The picture shown above of the STR-DA5400ES doesn't show a RJ45 ehternet connection on the rear panel. How does it "stream HD video to a second room over a category 5e (Ethernet) connection" without a RJ45 jack. Am I missing something?

[superswiss]

Look again. It's there.

[DaveV]

that isn't the right picture of the 5400es. I think its the 4400es

I think the idea of the RJ45 to transfer zone 2 is that it connects with sonys whole house video distribution system. However it will use a dedicated cat5 cable that you plug directly into a box which converts the single to component video. It only works to 1080i though. so unless your zone 2 is on the other side of the house then the component out zone 2 is a better solution.

A Cat5 cable is what HDMI should of been!

[One_Of_One]

cat 6 is better. besides, if you use an xbox its a better media server.

[scottleslie]

Reading through the manual shows that these Receivers from Sony DO NOT stream HD or any other type of video. The RJ-45 jack on the back is Zone 2 Component Video Output is connected to a Video Balun (a transformer that allows for high quality analog signals to travel long distances).

This allows you to send the analog video via Cat 5e/6 cable to another room where you will need another Balun Sony sells (CAV-CVB1, $129). Then you connect your TV's Component Video Input to the Balun Component Video Output.

If you want to stream HD Video, the XBox as mentioned by One_Of_One or a media center extender from Linksys, NetGear, D-Link, etc all do this.

Streaming would be where a device can receive and control a digital media stream. This is the case for audio as these Receivers can stream audio from a PC over an Ethernet connection.

I'm waiting for a Receiver that will stream HD video from my PC to the Receiver internally. Seems like a long wait.