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    Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA v1.1 January 29, 2007 202-10219-02
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    that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at
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    Digital Entertainer HD Rear View 1-4 The NETGEAR Remote Control 1-5 Chapter 2 Basic Setup Connecting the Digital Entertainer HD 2-1 Completing the Basic Setup Option Steps 2-3 Enabling Access to Your Media Library 2-5 Install the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software 2-5 Give the Digital
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    Remote Control When Playing Internet Radio 4-14 Viewing News and Weather 4-14 Combining Different Media Sources 4-15 Using the Electronic Program Guide (US Only 4-15 Downloading the Electronic Program Guide 20 Viewing the Status of Multiple Digital Entertainer HDs 4-20 Viewing Status ...4-21 iv
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    Control Shares 6-3 Library Management 6-3 More... Settings ...6-4 Supervisor Function Menu 6-5 System Information 6-5 Using PC Access ...6-6 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Resetting to Factory Defaults 7-1 Playing Media ...7-2 Firewall Port Settings ...7-2 Accessing Your Digital
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    LAN Connection 7-6 Troubleshooting a Wireless Network Connection 7-6 Wireless Range and Interference 7-7 Wireless Networking Tips 7-7 IP Address ...7-8 Connecting to a Server 7-8 Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Default Settings ...A-1 Supported Media File Formats
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    This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual. Audience, Conventions, Formats, and Scope This manual assumes that you have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network
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    Date Description January 2007 Original document. This manual is written for the Digital Entertainer HD according to features supported in the initial product release: Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/ EVA8000.asp. vi
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    following components: • Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 • Remote control • CAT5 network cable • Composite RCA-type A/V cable • S-Video cable • IEC power cable • 2 AA batteries • NETGEAR Resource CD • Quick Install Guide • This User Manual Contact your dealer to get a replacement for any missing
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    with a wide variety of digital storage formats and systems. The Digital Entertainer HD enables you to view them as a single media library that you can browse through on your television screen. • NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows Software This software provides a variety of media management
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    • Multi-Room Playback Digital Entertainer HDs within the same home can intelligently share resources like your PC-based TV tuners. You can have all the Digital Entertainer HDs play the same music simultaneously. • Parental Controls and Monitoring The Digital Entertainer HD can block access to media
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    stereo audio cables (included), stereo audio port which can be used with most televisions in the US. USB v2.0 port Reset button USB mass storage devices such as hard drives, media players (including Windows or Mac formatted Apple iPods) and flash memory devices. Reset the Digital Entertainer HD to
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    LEDs CAT5 network cable (included in the package) that you can use with this port to connect the Digital Entertainer HD to a wired local area network (LAN). The NETGEAR Remote Control Use the remote control to operate the Digital Entertainer HD. Table 1-2. Remote control buttons Button Description
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    Remote control Mute or unmute the sound. Music Music menu. numbers on or off. TV TV Output Mode. Cycle between TV output modes. Mode Repeat Repeat. Repeat a track or media selection. Zoom Zoom. Change the aspect ratio of videos or photos. For information about using these buttons with specific
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    your Digital Entertainer HD: 1. Connect the Digital Entertainer HD. 2. Connect to your network using the Digital Entertainer HD Basic Setup option. 3. Use the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows software to enable the Digital Entertainer HD to access your media library. For custom installations
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    Digital Entertainer HD lights up to show that it is powered on. 4. Install the two AA batteries into the remote control that came with the product not sharp, or you do not see a picture, aim the NETGEAR remote control at the Digital Entertainer HD, and push the TV Mode button. • You can cycle through
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    . You will now use the Basic Setup option to finish setting up your Digital Entertainer HD. Completing the Basic Setup Option Steps The Basic Setup option will enable Digital Entertainer HD to use media files that are on Windows PCs. If you use Linux or Macintosh computers, or have a complex home
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    returns to the options screen. Check to make sure that the wireless settings for the Digital Entertainer HD match the wireless network exactly, and then try again. See "Troubleshooting Tips" in Chapter 7. For more information about wireless networks and wireless security, see the link to "Wireless
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    located and install the software from the NETGEAR CD, according the instructions below. Enabling Access to Your Media Library In order for the Digital Entertainer HD to access your media files, you must share the media folders on your computers. Although you can manually use the Windows Sharing and
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    page, browse the files on your CD, and then click Setup. 3. Select Install the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows Software. 4. Follow the Setup Wizard steps to accept the license and install the software. Figure 2-2 5. When the Setup Wizard finishes, click Configure to use the Configuration
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    configure your Digital Entertainer HD. 3. For some firewalls, specific ports must be opened so that the Digital Entertainer HD can access media files on your computer. If prompted by the firewall, select Allow or Unblock to allow the access. For information about manually Figure 2-5 opening
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    your television. Note: Depending on the media files you have, the initial full scan may take some time to complete. You are finished with the installation and can play media on your Digital Entertainer HD. 2-8
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    guide you through getting acquainted with your Digital Entertainer HD. Navigating with the Remote Control or from a Computer The Digital Entertainer HD lets you use either the remote control or a web browser on a computer to navigate to your shared your ZIP code during installation or through local
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    table describes how to use the remote control to navigate, depending on what task the Digital Entertainer HD is performing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see "The NETGEAR Remote Control" in Chapter 1. Table 3-1. Using the remote control When Browsing Button From the Main
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    , you can use the Page +/button on the remote control to change the size of the thumbnails. • You number button to get the letters that you want. For example, tap 6 twice to change from M to N. Navigating from a Web Browser You can access the Digital Entertainer HD with any browser that supports
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    below:. shuttle control buttons open remote control screen navigation links shortcut buttons Select a room to control Figure 3-1 To access the browser interface: • Right-click the Digital Entertainer for Windows task bar icon, and select the room name of the Digital Entertainer HD that you want
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    this screen correspond to the Digital Entertainer HD remote control. Click them to send commands to the Digital Entertainer HD. For example, click Volume Up to increase the volume in the selected room. Note: For a list of supported media file formats, see "Supported Media File Formats" in Appendix
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    Then use the Configuration Wizard to share all other folders. See "Connecting to a Server" in Chapter 7. Using iTunes for Windows You can play protected iTunes audio files by running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on the PC on which iTunes is installed. You cannot play protected iTunes
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    , the PC must have a TV tuner, and the Digital Entertainer Windows software must be running on that PC. Using Multiple Digital Entertainer HDs You can have multiple Digital Entertainer HDs on your home network. Features available for this type of installation are: • Room name. You can use Local
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    3-8
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    , Viewing, and Recording Your Digital Entertainer HD can play a wide variety of digital media. Also, with the addition of optional equipment and services, you can schedule and record a variety of video or audio programming. Listening to Music The Digital Entertainer HD provides easy access to the
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    When Music is Playing The following table describes how the remote control works when music is playing or paused. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see "The NETGEAR Remote Control" in Chapter 1. Table 4-1. Remote control when music is playing Button When Music is Playing When
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    "Rebuild host list." 3. Select the server name of the media server. 4. Do a "Quick Scan" to catalog the list of protected music into your media library on the Digital Entertainer HD. Setting up Hot Keys You can set up the number keys on the remote control as hot keys to perform specific tasks. For
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    • The Digital Entertainer HD. • Photo files available on your network or on an attached USB device. To view photos: 1. Push Pics on the remote control, or easily. In thumbnail mode, you can use Page +/- to change the number of thumbnails displayed. Tip: To play music while watching a photo slideshow
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    While Viewing Photos The following table describes how to use the remote control while viewing photos. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see "The NETGEAR Remote Control" in Chapter 1. Table 4-2. Using the remote control to view photos Button Action When Viewing Photos Speed up
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    The Digital Entertainer HD finds the shared media files on your computer's hard disk, on other computers, on external hard drives, or on other storage devices on the network. To watch a video: 1. Turn on the television and the Digital Entertainer HD. 2. Aim the remote control at the digital media
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    remote control when video is playing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see "The NETGEAR Remote Control" in Chapter 1. Table 4-3. Using the remote control Browser menu Browser menu Viewing Television You can use your Digital Entertainer HD to watch television. To do so, you will
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    to watch or record TV with the Digital Entertainer HD. You do not need to shut down MCE in order to use features such as watching YouTube video. Setting Up the TV Tuner To set up the tuner, follow these steps: 1. Install the tuner according to the manufacturer's instructions, and verify that you can
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    Watching TV Follow these steps to watch TV programs through your Digital Entertainer HD. 1. From the main menu, select TV/Video. 2. Select TV Tuner. 3. Tune to the channel you want to watch using your remote. Using the Remote Control When TV Video is Playing The following table describes how to use
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    . To play media with a USB connection: 1. Use the USB cable that came with your product to connect it to the USB port on the front or rear of the Digital Entertainer HD. USB port jÁÍ?‰™jÁË Ë 7oååå Figure 4-2 The Digital Entertainer HD scans the media, and then the media files are available for
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    publishers to your favorites lists. To do so, you will need the following: • The Digital Entertainer HD set up with access to the Internet through your network. • A PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software. To view YouTube content, follow these steps: 1. Push Home, and select TV/Video
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    to your favorites lists. To do so, you will need the following: • The Digital Entertainer HD set up with access to the Internet through your network. • A PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software To access and play Internet radio programming, follow these steps: 1. Push Home, and
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    Internet radio station to the list. You need to know the Station's URL (web address). 3. Choose the item you will play, and press OK. The Digital Entertainer HD begins playing that item. When done playing the item, you can save this station in your favorites list for easy access in the future. Tip
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    the remote control when Internet radio is playing Button When Playing Not available Not available Not available When Paused During Fast Forward or Rewind Not available Stop playing internet Not available radio Not available Viewing News and Weather You can use the Digital Entertainer HD to
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    Pause pauses the music. Pressing the number buttons or Channel Up changes the channel. Using the Electronic Program Guide (US Only) If you have a Windows-based PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software, then you can use the Electronic Program Guide (EPG), which is sold separately. For
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    Setup>Setup program guide download. 2. Verify that these settings are correct: • ZIP code: Enter your ZIP code. • TV Provider: Select your TV provider from the list. • Data location: Specify where to write the data for the EPG. 3. Select Download EPG now. The Digital Entertainer HD updates the EPG
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    Home, and select Schedule recordings. • Browse shows. Browse through shows on the Electronic Program Guide. See "Select the options that you want" on page 4-18. • Browse channels. Find programs by channel number. • Manually add an entry. Set up a recording schedule for a time and channel you specify
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    the options that you want Creating Recording Rules A recording rule is a set of instructions that the Digital Entertainer HD uses to record television shows. You can create recording rules with the EPG or by manually using the Manually add entry menu. An Example of a Recording Rule Using the EPG You
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    Guide (EPG), which is sold separately. • A PC with a TV tuner. See "Setting Up a PC TV Tuner for Viewing TV Programming" in Appendix A for a list of compatible tuners. • The PC with the TV tuner must be running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software all. The Digital Entertainer HD will attempt
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    Digital Entertainer for Windows software is running. 2. Click to open the Digital Entertainer for Windows screen. • To access the web browser interface, use one of these methods: - Select Open. - Double-click . - Select Room > Name of Digital Entertainer HD to open a specific Digital Entertainer HD
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    Digital Entertainer for Windows software on the PC on which iTunes is installed. You cannot play protected iTunes directly from a Mac. You must authorize a PC and install does not turn off the Digital Entertainer HD • Message. Send a message for the Digital Entertainer HD to display on the television
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    4-22
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    stored in media files. For example, you can enter the artist name or rating. Note: If you set the rating for a file, you can also control access to that file from the Digital Entertainer HD Security options menu. 5-1
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    To use the Tag Tool: 1. From the Windows start menu, select All Programs>Digital Entertainer for Windows folder > Tag Tool. The Tag Tool screen opens, as shown in the following figure. hide or view the search pane search pane preview window Figure 5-1 2. Locate the file that you want. • File
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    Tool to capture a single frame from the video to use as cover art for your video. To capture a video frame: 1. Click Play in the Preview window. Figure 5-2 2. When you find a frame that you like, click Capture. The frame is captured into the Preview image. Adding High-Resolution Album or Cover Art
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    . Both Windows Media Player and the Digital Entertainer HD will recognize Digital Entertainer Command Wizard to automate tasks for the Digital Entertainer HD. You can create "virtual playlists" to play any combination of media. For example, you could create a playlist/ command to play a specific
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    a video script with the Command Wizard: 1. Select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows> Script Wizard. Figure 5-4 2. Select Video Script. To create a script that will show up as a music entry in your Digital Entertainer Music Browser, select Audio Script. Figure 5-5 5-5
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    3. Specify where you want to play this video script. Note: Typically, leave this set to Current Room to play the sequence in the Digital Entertainer HD that you selected. 4. Click Next. 5. Add additional commands, and then click Next. 6. Click Tag to add media information such as rating, genre, and
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    that you can easily recognize it when browsing with the Digital Entertainer HD. Understanding Home Networking In recent years, home networks NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any power outlet, and connects to your devices and network using standard Ethernet cables
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    HD family of products can coexist on the same network with older generation XE family products or HomePlug 1.0 products, but they are not interoperable with these older products or a noisy link can cause problems. • Backing up computers over the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N NETGEAR Powerline HD
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    gigabyte Network Connection 802.11g wireless 802.11b wireless 10 Mbps Wired Ethernet Cable Modem (3 Mbps) Analog Modem (56 kbps) Theoretical Raw Transfer Time 150 router. For complete range and performance specifications, please see "Technical Specifications" in Appendix A. The following list
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    router near them. Many wireless products have automatic data-rate fallback, coolers. • Reduce interference. Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Place - Use a scanning utility such as provided in the NETGEAR wireless adapters to determine what other wireless networks are operating
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    bottlenecks in the path. 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch SC101T Storage Central with Gigabit Ethernet HDX101 Powerline HD Adapter Digitall Entertainer HD EVA8000 EVA8000 HD Digital Entertainer Internet 1000 Mbps 300 Mbps 200 Mbps 10/100 Mbps 1-3 Mbps typical Broadband Modem Figure 5-7 WNR834T
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    unit. The EVA8000 connected through a pair of Powerline HD adapters has access at the 200 Mbps speed of the Powerline HD connection. This is fine for any of the media files it will use over this connection and may be more suitable than running Ethernet cables to where the entertainment system is
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    interruptions. • You can use NETGEAR's Powerline HD product with a wired connection: it supports all but the most demanding HD streaming. Taking Precautions Take precautions to secure personal data sent over wireless connections to your Digital Entertainer HD. Also take precautions for monitoring
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    NAT), which hides your in-home systems from the Internet. Exercising Parental Control To exercise parental controls to govern who can access some or all of your media library, from accessing files from a shared directory on your network. • Configure the Digital Entertainer HD in these ways: - Change
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    . To set up parental controls, follow these steps: 1. Organize the appropriately tagged files that you will restrict access to in a shared folder on the network that is password protected. 2. Change the default password on your Digital Entertainer HD by pushing Home on the remote and going to More
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    . Enter a code you will use to access the restricted media files and press OK. Now, parental controls are in force. Whenever there is an attempt to access tagged files in the designated shared folder, Digital Entertainer HD will prompt for the access code you assigned before allowing access. 5-16
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    available for the Digital Entertainer HD. See "Setting Up Network Shares" on page 6-3. • Library management. Manage your media library. See "Library Management" on page 6-3. • Setup program guide download. You must have a Windows-based PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software to use
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    program guide, enter your ZIP code. • Photo settings. Change the minimum size of photos, set the transition effects for slide shows, and set the photo quality. • Security. Set up parental controls and passwords. • Select language. Select the language displayed on the Digital Entertainer HD in
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    a list of media that the Digital Entertainer HD has found in shared folders on the network. Each time the Digital Entertainer HD searches for media, it can save a new library. If there is a library, the Digital Entertainer HD powers up faster in the event of a network problem or power outage. To go
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    a Windows-based PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software. PC Access lets you use the remote control and Digital Entertainer HD installed. • Hot key binding. You can set up the number keys on the remote control as hot keys to perform specific tasks. For example, you could push a number
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    is not interrupted during the firmware update process. Failure to observe this precaution can permanently damage the unit. • Restart. Restart the Digital Entertainer HD. System Information System information is useful for troubleshooting network problems or technical support. To go to the System
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    this feature you must have a Windows-based PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software. PC Access lets you use the remote control and TV to view and access features on your PC such as browsing the Internet or checking email. To use the Digital Entertainer HD PC Access feature, open the
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    Use the remote to access the PC from your Digital Entertainer HD. Button Action Backspace Nudge mouse i Menu 0-9 Caps Lock Zoom Switch (Alt+Tab) Close (Alt+F4) Back tab Back (Alt+Left Arrow) Tab Next (Alt+Right
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    6-8
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    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Resetting to Factory Defaults You can use the reset button on the rear panel of the Digital Entertainer HD to reset to factory defaults. Use a pen or paperclip to press the button, and hold it in for 5 seconds. reset jÁÍ?‰™jÁË Ë 7oååå .W?ÁÍ  
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    Playing Media If the Digital Entertainer HD cannot play media or music, check to see if the file is protected. Windows Media Connect is required for Windows XP users to play protected files. See the Microsoft documentation for these products. Note: If you use Windows Media Connect, place protected
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    go to Settings>Control Panel>User Accounts, and select Enable Guest Access. • Manually enter passwords on your Digital Entertainer HD. • Remove the password from the main "administrator account". Macintosh OSX Turn off the Macintosh Firewall, and then select the sharing icon from system preferences
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    LED on the front panel of the Digital Entertainer HD to make sure the power is on. Make sure the television is turned on. The LED on the remote control should flash when you push a button. • If the LED does not flash, and the batteries are working, then the remote may be faulty. • If the LED does
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    Configuration Wizard, and check the settings. On the Windows start menu, select All> Digital Entertainer folder > Configuration Wizard. Some files will not play or cause the system to reset. The Digital Entertainer HD may not support the audio or video format used in the file. For information
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    the connected hub or workstation. • Make sure you are using a standard Ethernet cable and not a cross- connect cable. Troubleshooting a Wireless Network Connection If you did not connect an Ethernet (LAN) cable, the Digital Entertainer HD scans for wireless networks. If it does not find your network
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    manually enter your wireless settings as described in "Setting Up Network Shares the equipment used. As you move the Digital Entertainer HD away from an access point or router 802.11g network can generally support at most a single HD transmission. For best results with HD Video, use a wired network
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    in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Connecting to a Server If the Digital Entertainer HD cannot find the correct server, try the following: • Verify that the Digital Entertainer HD and the PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software are on the same subnet. For example, you could use
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    . If these PCs can see the server, the Digital Entertainer HD will too. Using Ping To use ping: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click on the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the EVA8000. Displaying the IP address is described in "IP Address
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    7-10
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    This appendix describes the factory default settings, supported media file formats, and technical specifications for the Digital Entertainer HD. Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Digital Entertainer HD. Table A-1. Default configuration settings Feature
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    NETGEAR website for the latest list of supported file formats for the Digital Entertainer HD. As of this printing the supported file formats include: Table A-2. Supported Audio (M4A) • Microsoft Windows Media Audio version 1 and version 2 (WMA) • Microsoft Windows Media Audio Professional (WMA Pro
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    Data and Routing Protocols Power Adapter Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions Interface Radio data rates Frequency Data Encoding Operating Frequency Ranges 802.11 Security TCP/IP, DHCP North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input United
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    with the optional Electronic Programming Guide. To use a TV tuner in a PC with Digital Entertainer HD the Digital Entertainer for Windows software must be running on the PC with the tuner. Compatible TV Tuners for Your Computer The following TV cards are supported for live streaming: • Adaptec Dual
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    links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/ TCP/IP Addressing: reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications: http://documentation
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    B-2
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    to, 7-1 specifications, A-1 Digital, 1-3, 2-5 Digital Entertainer for Windows software installing, 2-5 multiple Digital Entertainer HDs, 4-20 PC Access, 6-4, 6-6 protected media, 3-6, 4-3, 4-21 recording rule example, 4-19 setup, 2-1, 6-1 troubleshooting, 7-5, 7-8 with Electronic Program Guide (EPG
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    overview accessing media, 7-3 Digital Entertainer HD, 1-2 Electronic Program Guide (EPG), 4-15 home networking, 5-7 remote control, 1-5, 3-2 supervisor functions, 6-5 tagging, 5-1 USB-connected media devices, 4-10 P parental control, 1-3, 5-1, 5-14, 5-15, 5-16, 6-2 passwords Windows system, 7-3 PC
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    4-21 trouble with media, 7-2 protected media, 3-6, 4-3 R RealPlayer, A-2 recording TV, 3-7 recording rules creating, 4-18 example using the add an entry option, 4-20 example using the Electronic Program Guide (EPG), 4-18 managing EPG rules, 4-19 priority, 4-19 remote control navigating, 3-1 overview
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    content, 4-11 W WinAmp, A-2 Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM), 3-6 Windows Media Player 11, 3-6 Windows Media Player Version 11, 3-6 Windows Sharing and Security, 2-5 wireless networks range and interference, 7-7 tips, 7-7 troubleshooting, 7-6 Y YouTube content, 2-5, 3-1, 4-8, 4-11
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    /Importer It is hereby certified that the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 has been suppressed in accordance with the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling. FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be
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    product's firmware guide may not be available in your version of the product. FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Radio Frequency Interference Warnings and Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital This product or software
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    The user should run the client utility program provided with this product to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Èesky [Czech] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 je ve shodì se základními požadavky
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    aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Greek] NETGEAR, Inc Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
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    you (either an individual or an entity) ("You") and NETGEAR, Inc. ("NETGEAR") regarding the use of NETGEAR's software provided with the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 (inside the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000, any accompanying CDs, and any accompanying documentation; together, the
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    SERVICE BUREAU PURPOSES OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THE SOFTWARE Software; (f) use, copy or distribute the Software without NETGEAR's written authorization, excepting 1 copy for archival or backup purposes only; or (g) use the Software or the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE
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    NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF NETGEAR AND/OR ITS LICENSORS or re-export the Software without: (a) the prior written consent of NETGEAR, (b) complying with applicable export control laws, including, but
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v1.1
January 29, 2007
202-10219-02
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Digital Entertainer HD
Model EVA8000 User
Manual