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Chapter 5

Fine-Tuning Your Experience

Improving Media Library Search Results

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Using the Tag Tool Application

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5-1

Adding Cover Art

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Using the Command Wizard to Tag a Multi-part Video

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Understanding Home Networking

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5-7

Assessing Your Speed Requirements

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5-8

Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network

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5-9

Optimizing Wireless Performance

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Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth

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5-11

Optimizing Media File Performance

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Tips for Streaming Video

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Taking Precautions

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Access and Network Security

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Exercising Parental Control

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Chapter 6

Advanced Setup and Supervisor Functions

Advanced Setup

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6-1

Local Settings

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Setting Up a Network Connection

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Setting Up Network Shares

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Library Management

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More... Settings

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Supervisor Function Menu

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System Information

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Using PC Access

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Chapter 7

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Resetting to Factory Defaults

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7-1

Playing Media

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Firewall Port Settings

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Accessing Your Digital Media

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Error Messages

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Section	Page
Contents	3
Chapter 1 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer HD	9
Important Safeguards and Notices	9
What is in the Box	9
Overview of the Digital Entertainer HD Features	10
Digital Entertainer HD Front View	11
Digital Entertainer HD Rear View	12
The NETGEAR Remote Control	13
Chapter 2 Basic Setup	15
Connecting the Digital Entertainer HD	15
Completing the Basic Setup Option Steps	17
Enabling Access to Your Media Library	19
Install the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software	19
Give the Digital Entertainer HD Access to Your Media Library	21
Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted	23
Navigating with the Remote Control or from a Computer	23
Navigating with the Remote Control	23
Navigating from a Web Browser	25
Using Protected Media Files	28
Using Windows Media Player 11 or Intel Viiv Media Server	28
Using iTunes for Windows	28
Watching or Recording Television	29
Using Multiple Digital Entertainer HDs	29
Chapter 4 Listening, Viewing, and Recording	31
Listening to Music	31
Using the Remote Control When Music is Playing	32
Listening to Protected Music	33
Setting up Hot Keys	33
Viewing Photos	34
Using the Remote Control While Viewing Photos	35
Viewing Recorded Video	36
Viewing Recorded Video	36
Using the Remote Control When Recorded Video is Playing	37
Viewing Television	37
Setting Up the TV Tuner	38
Watching TV	39
Using the Remote Control When TV Video is Playing	39
Using the USB Connection for Pictures, Music, or Video	40
Playing Internet Media	41
Viewing YouTube Content	41
Using the Remote Control When Viewing YouTube Content	42
Playing Internet Radio	42
Using the Remote Control When Playing Internet Radio	44
Viewing News and Weather	44
Combining Different Media Sources	45
Using the Electronic Program Guide (US Only)	45
Downloading the Electronic Program Guide (EPG)	46
Using the EPG to Watch Live or Recorded Programs	46
Using the EPG to Schedule Recordings	47
Using the EPG to Browse Shows	47
Using the EPG to Set Up a Wish List	48
Creating Recording Rules	48
An Example of a Recording Rule Using the EPG	48
An Example of a Recording Rule Using the Add an Entry Option	50
Viewing the Status of Multiple Digital Entertainer HDs	50
Viewing Status	51
Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Experience	53
Improving Media Library Search Results	53
Using the Tag Tool Application	53
Adding Cover Art	54
Using the Command Wizard to Tag a Multi-part Video	56
Understanding Home Networking	59
Assessing Your Speed Requirements	60
Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network	61
Optimizing Wireless Performance	61
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth	63
Optimizing Media File Performance	64
Tips for Streaming Video	65
Taking Precautions	65
Access and Network Security	66
Exercising Parental Control	66
Chapter 6 Advanced Setup and Supervisor Functions	69
Advanced Setup	69
Local Settings	70
Setting Up a Network Connection	70
Setting Up Network Shares	71
Library Management	71
More... Settings	72
Supervisor Function Menu	73
System Information	73
Using PC Access	74
Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting	77
Resetting to Factory Defaults	77
Playing Media	78
Firewall Port Settings	78
Accessing Your Digital Media	79
Error Messages	80
Troubleshooting Tips	80
Network Connections	82
Ethernet LAN Connection	82
Troubleshooting a Wireless Network Connection	82
Wireless Range and Interference	83
Wireless Networking Tips	83
IP Address	84
Connecting to a Server	84
Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications	87
Default Settings	87
Supported Media File Formats	88
Technical Specifications	89
Setting Up a PC TV Tuner for Viewing TV Programming	90
Compatible TV Tuners for Your Computer	90
Appendix B Related Documents	91

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