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    Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA v1.0 February 2008 202-10219-03
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    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: http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web
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    Entertainer HD Front View 1-4 Digital Entertainer HD Rear View 1-4 NETGEAR Remote Control 1-6 Chapter 2 Basic Setup Connecting the Digital Entertainer HD 2-1 Completing the Basic Setup Steps 2-3 Enabling Access to Your Media Library 2-5 Installing the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software
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    4-13 Using the Remote Control When Viewing YouTube Content 4-14 Playing Internet Radio 4-15 Using the Remote Control When Playing Internet Radio 4-17 Viewing News and Weather 4-17 Combining Different Media Sources 4-17 Using the Electronic Program Guide 4-18 Downloading the Electronic Program
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    Settings ...6-7 System Information 6-8 Setting Up Hot Keys 6-8 Using PC Access ...6-9 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Resetting to Factory Defaults 7-1 Updating the Firmware 7-1 Playing Media ...7-2 Firewall Port Settings ...7-2 Accessing Your Digital Media 7-4 Error Messages ...7-5 v
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    LAN Connection 7-10 Troubleshooting a Wireless Network Connection 7-10 Wireless Range and Interference 7-11 Wireless Networking Tips 7-11 IP Address ...7-12 Connecting to a Server 7-12 Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications Default Settings ...A-1 Supported Media File Formats
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    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, tutorial information about basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies
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    Table 1-2. Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual Version History Version 1.0 1.0 Publication Date Description January 2007 February 2008 Original document Updated to include new features This manual is written for the Digital Entertainer HD according to features supported in the
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    • Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 • Remote control • Category 5 (Cat 5) network cable • Composite RCA-type A/V cable • S-Video cable • IEC power cable • Two AA batteries • NETGEAR Resource CD for use with Windows-based PCs and Macintosh computers • Quick Install Guide • This User Manual Contact
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    configure PCs to share media, automatically set firewall settings, and verify communications between PCs and the Digital Entertainer HD. - Check for Updates. This application uses your Internet connection to check for software updates. If an update is available, you can chose to download and install
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    media library easier. - NETGEAR documentation. This is a link to the website where you can download the latest versions of the Quick Install Guide and this User Manual. - Updater. This application checks for updates to the Digital Entertainer HD software. • Multi room playback Digital Entertainer
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    shown in the following figure: Sensor USB port window jÁÍ?‰™jÁË Ë 7oååå Power button Figure 1-1 Headphone jack Digital Entertainer HD Rear View The rear view of the Digital Entertainer HD is shown in the following figure: Wireless antenna Composite video S/PDIF coaxial Stereo USB port
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    the United States. USB v2.0 port USB mass storage devices such as hard drives, media players (including Windows- or Mac-formatted Apple iPods), and flash memory devices. Reset button Reset the Digital Entertainer HD to its default factory settings. To reset, press and hold the button down while
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    NETGEAR Remote Control Use the remote control to operate the Digital Entertainer HD. Table 1-2. Remote Control Buttons Button Description The Eject button can be used to rotate a photo. Power. Turn the Digital Entertainer HD list. Fast-forward. Fast-forward playing media. Next. Skip forward to next
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    Table 1-2. Remote Control Buttons (continued) Button Description Page up and Page down. Scroll up or down. playing. TV Cycle between TV output modes. Mode Repeat Repeat a track or media selection. Zoom Change the aspect ratio of videos or photos. For information about using these buttons with
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    1-8
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    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, such as using more than one Digital Entertainer HD or working with Macintosh or Linux
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    SCART. 2. Connect the Digital Entertainer HD to your network. • If you are connecting to Ethernet LAN, connect the Digital Entertainer HD to the LAN with an Ethernet cable. • If you are connecting to your wireless network, configure the wireless settings of the Digital Entertainer HD using the Basic
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    you do not see a picture, aim the NETGEAR remote control at the Digital Entertainer HD, and press the TV Mode button. • You Digital Entertainer HD to use media files that are on Windows PCs or Macintosh computers. If you use Linux or have a complex home network, use the functions described in "Custom
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    the settings. The Digital Entertainer HD tries to connect to the Internet. If you do not connect to your wireless network, the Digital Entertainer HD returns to the Options screen. Check to make sure that the wireless settings for the Digital Entertainer HD match the wireless network exactly, and
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    install the software from the NETGEAR CD, according to the instruction in the following section. Enabling Access to Your Media Library 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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    Installing the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software Use the NETGEAR Resource CD to install the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on your Windows-based computer. Note: The software on the CD is designed to make installation easier. Only the Digital Entertainer Control center is added to
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    with the Digital Entertainer HD. The Digital Entertainer HD can access media files in more than one location at the same time. Use the Configuration Wizard to configure shared access to media files in PC where you have them stored. The Digital Entertainer HD performs a full scan of your network to
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    you to select media folders to be shared. This allows the Digital Entertainer HD to access these files. 2. Browse and select the folders that you want to use, and then click Next. The wizard displays the screen below when it is ready to configure your Digital Entertainer HD. Figure 2-5 Note: If
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    in this chapter to 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 media files and select the
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    Chapter 6, "Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions." Using the Remote Control The following 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 "NETGEAR Remote Control" on
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    Remote Control Here are some tips to help you quickly locate media Browser You can access the Digital Entertainer HD with any browser that supports HTML 3.2, Internet radio stations that are not on the Digital Entertainer's top 500 list, to add RSS news feeds, and to configure complex network
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    Buttons Open Remote Control Screen Navigation Links Shortcut Buttons Select a Room to Control Figure 3-1 To access the browser interface, do one of the following: • 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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    . Figure 3-2 The buttons on 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: See "Supported Media File Formats" on page A-2 for a Web link to
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    (DRM) on a Digital Entertainer HD by checking the box for Enable UPnP Media Sharing in the Configuration Wizard. Figure 3-3 Alternatively, you can use: • Windows Media Player Version 11 • iTunes for Windows Using Windows Media Player 11 Media files bought or downloaded from online services such as
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    the Configuration Wizard to Share your protected media with the Digital Entertainer HD. Windows Media Player Version 11 and can be downloaded from: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ player/11/default.aspx. Note: If you use Windows Player Media Sharing to access downloads with DRM, we
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    Digital Entertainer HD. Otherwise, they are named Digital Entertainer #1, Digital Entertainer #2, and so on, in the order in which they are installed. See "Custom left and right remote buttons to scroll between rooms. • Whole house audio. You can have all the Digital Entertainer HDs play the same
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    storage devices on the network. To access music files, you need the following: • The Digital Entertainer HD. • Music files available on your network or on an attached USB device. Note: See "Listening to Protected Music" on page 4-4. To listen to music: 1. Press Music on the remote, or press Home
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    digital music such as MP3. See "Tips When Using the Remote Control" on page 3-3 for tips. • Playlists. Select and play a playlist. Note: Playlists should include only songs on the same server as the playlist itself, or the songs might not be identified correctly. • Internet Radio. Browse Internet
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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 "NETGEAR Remote Control" on page 1-6. Table 4-1. Remote Control When Music Is Playing Button When Music Is Playing Fast-forward
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    single location on your network. The protected music files must be in a shared folder to play on the Digital Entertainer HD. To add folders containing shared music, see "Enabling Access to Your Media Library" on page 2-5 for more information. Listening to Protected Music Stored on a Mac To listen to
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    • Photo files available on your network or on an attached USB device. To view photos: 1. Press Pics on the remote control, or press Home, and then select Photos. 2. Browse by title, by folder, or by year. See "Navigating with the Remote Control" on page 3-1 for tips. 3. Press Play to view the
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    Table 4-2. Using the Remote Control to View Photos (continued) Button or 9 Action When Viewing Photos Go to the next photo. Press 9 to skip to the next item playing in a second
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    Digital Entertainer HD finds the shared media files on your computer 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 player
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    Video Is Playing The following table describes how to use the remote control when video is playing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see "NETGEAR Remote Control" on page 1-6. Table 4-3. Using the Remote Control When Video Is Playing Button When Playing When Paused Fast-forward
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    a list of compatible tuners. • The PC with the TV tuner must be running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software. Note: If you use Windows Media Center, you must shut it down to watch or record TV with the Digital Entertainer HD. You do not need to shut down MCE to use features such as watching
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    with the Digital Entertainer for Windows software running at all times during which the recordings might occur. Watching TV 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
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    Video is Playing The following table describes how to use the remote control when video is playing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see "NETGEAR Remote Control" on page 1-6. Table 4-4. Using the Remote Control When Video Is Playing Button When Playing When Paused Fast-forward
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    disks or a media player such as an iPod to a USB port on the front or rear panel of the Digital Entertainer HD. The Digital Entertainer HD plays files stored in Windows (FAT, FAT32, NTFS), Macintosh, or Linux disk formats. It does not matter if you set up the music player on a PC or a Mac. Note: Be
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    , you 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: 1. Press Home, and select TV/Video > YouTube, or select Internet Media > YouTube. 2. Select the option
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    Digital Entertainer HD begins playing the YouTube item. Note: Use the Zoom button to improve the picture quality when viewing YouTube content. When you have finished viewing the item, you can save this publisher or this item in your favorites list for easy access in the future. Using the Remote
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    so, you need the Digital Entertainer HD set up with access to the Internet through your network. Note: Some Internet radio station provide a low bitrate audio stream that your amplifier or receiver may not support. Try connecting the analog audio outputs of the Digital Entertainer HD to the analog
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    an Internet radio station to the list. You need to know the Station's URL (web address). 3. Select the item you want to play, and press OK. The Digital Entertainer HD begins playing that item. When you have finished playing the item, you can save this station in your favorites list for easy access
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    Stop button to stop playing the Internet radio. Viewing News and Weather You can use the Digital Entertainer HD to view news and weather. To view news and weather, you need the Digital Entertainer HD set up with access to the Internet through your network. Viewing Weather Weather is available only
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    PC with the TV tuner must be running the Digital Entertainer software. Downloading the Electronic Program Guide If you have a Windows-based PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software, then you can download the Electronic Program Guide. To download the EPG: 1. Press Home, and select More
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    Home, and select Schedule recordings. • Browse shows. Browse through shows on the Electronic Program Guide. See "Using the EPG to Browse Shows" on page 4-20. • 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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    browse by categories and metacategories in the program guide tree. For example, you can select Broadcast Network /Prime Time / Reality Show as a record episodes automatically. Note: The Digital Entertainer HD never deletes data from your network shares (shared media folders). You must manage your
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    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 screen. Example of a Recording Rule Using the EPG You
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    The PC with the TV tuner must be running the Digital Entertainer software. To add an entry to create a recording rule: 1. Press Home, and select Schedule recordings > Add an entry. 2. Fill out the form, and select OK. The Digital Entertainer HD will record the program that is broadcast on television
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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 Rooms > Name of Digital Entertainer HD to open a specific Digital Entertainer HD
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    Digital Entertainer HD. • Lock. For future use. You can also right-click to select the following additional options: • Play. Play media in the selected room. • Play device. Start TV tuner playback in the selected room (available only if a TV tuner is installed in the PC). • Control. Opens a window
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    as your mobile phone or MP3 player, as well as on the Digital Entertainer HD. The Tag Tool works with these file formats: AVI, WMV, MPG, MP1, MP2, MP3, MKV, FLAC, ISO, and IFO. The Digital Entertainer HD can read the existing tag information associated with your media files. Note: You can use the
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    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 menu. To use the Tag Tool: 1. From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > Digital Entertainer Amazon,
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    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 album or cover art to a media file. To add high-resolution art: 1. In the Tag Tool screen, click Search Amazon to locate the art. For even
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    box. 3. Click Search Amazon, and copy and paste the album art into the Tag Tool Picture area. 4. Select the Use folder.jpg check box. This saves your cover art picture into a file named folder.jpg in the album's folder. Both Windows Media Player and the Digital Entertainer HD will recognize this as
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    script: Creates a new script that appears in the audio browser of your Digital Entertainer HD. To create a script: 1. From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows > Script Wizard. Figure 5-4 2. Select the script type (command, video or audio). Figure
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    if necessary. Understanding Home Networking In recent years, home networks have become common. More Internet Your Internet connection speed is determined by your Internet Service Provider, as well as the connection speed of the sites to which you connect, and general Internet traffic. ADSL and cable
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    or are distant, consider networking over your building's AC wiring. 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. Note: You need at least two Powerline HD adapters to make this type of
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    so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems. • Backing up computers over the network has become popular Network Connection Gigabit wired Ethernet NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N NETGEAR Powerline HD 100 Mbps wired Ethernet 802.11g wireless 802.11b wireless 10 Mbps wired Ethernet Cable
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    Tip:To find the best location, start the Network test (on the Supervisor Functions screen) running on the Digital Entertainer HD, and then move the Digital Entertainer HD, the antenna on the Digital Entertainer HD, and the wireless router. Monitor the Network test results to determine which location
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    in the NETGEAR wireless adapters to determine what other wireless networks are operating network, you should first consider which devices will have the heaviest traffic flow between them. Here are some examples: • A Digital Entertainer HD in one room streaming high-definition video from a server
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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 might be more suitable than running Ethernet cables to where the entertainment system is
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    . NETGEAR HD Powerline adapters provide adequate bandwidth without the inconvenience of running Ethernet cables. • Wireless communication speed 802.11b (11 Mbps,) is not recommended for video. 802.11g (54 Mbps) is not recommended for HD video. If many wireless networks in your area are sharing the
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    secure personal data sent over wireless connections to your Digital Entertainer HD. Also take precautions for monitoring content, if you wish to exercise parental control. See the following sections for information about doing this. Access and Network Security Use care when sharing media, and set up
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    protected. This prevents unauthorized individuals from accessing files from a shared directory on your network. You can create separate shares for individual folders, and set a different parental control for each share. • Configure the Digital Entertainer HD in these ways: - Change the supervisor
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    To set up parental controls: 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 pressing Home on the remote and selecting More > Supervisor
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    force. Files with blocked ratings do not appear. To temporarily suspend parental controls for 20 minutes and display blocked files, select More > Supervisor Functions, and then enter the Supervisor password. To re-establish parental controls, press the power button to turn the device off, and then
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    the Digital Entertainer HD to your network, and to share media files on your network so that the Digital Entertainer HD can access them. Use this option screen to set up access to media files on your network that are on Linux systems or storage servers attached to the network. To go to custom setup
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    for shared folders. Alternately, you can enter the name of a network workgroup to be scanned. • Data location. Specify a writeable server location where your media library and other persistent data files can be stored. • Digital Entertainer HD Message. You are prompted to install the software CD
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    firmware update, you need to reload your media library into the Digital Entertainer HD from the backup location. • System Information. See "System Information" on page 6-8. • Restart. Restart the Digital Entertainer HD. Advanced Settings The following options are available to customize your Digital
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    is called FlareHD and is stored on the Digital Entertainer HD flash. Click the Save skin button to export the skin to the Data save location folder (set in the Advanced settings > Media library management screen). 3. Navigate to the machine | NAS | USB share that you are using as your Data Save
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    to you Digital Entertainer HD. Other Advanced Settings Other features you can access from the Advanced Settings screen include: • Servers and shared folders. Set up shared media files available for the Digital Entertainer HD. See "Setting Up Network Shares" on page 6-6. • Parental controls and
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    Digital Entertainer HD should check when it scans for media files. • Add network share. Enter the name of a hidden server, or add a password to a server. A hidden server does not broadcast its network name. Media Library Management The media library is a list of media that the Digital Entertainer HD
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    be saved. • Load library. Load the media library. • Save library. Save the media library to a new location, either on your network or on an external device. This creates a backup library. • Auto load on power-up. If this option is on, the Digital Entertainer HD loads the backup library following
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    you must have a Windows-based PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software. PC Access lets you use the remote control and television to view and access features on your PC such as browsing the Internet or checking e-mail. • Now playing. Display the audio and video media that is currently
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    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 e-mail. To use the Digital Entertainer HD PC Access feature: 1. Click the Digital Entertainer for Windows system tray
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    4. When the desktop for your PC appears on the TV, use the remote control to access the PC from your Digital Entertainer HD. Table 6-1. Remote Control PC Access is Enabled Button Action Backspace Nudge mouse i Menu 0-9 Caps Lock Zoom Switch (Alt+Tab) Close (Alt+F4) Back tab Back (Alt+Left
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    Settings" on page A-1. Updating the Firmware To update the firmware on your Digital Entertainer HD, press Home, and select More > Supervisor functions > Update. • To check for firmware updates for the Digital Entertainer HD on the NETGEAR website, select Update from the Internet, and follow the
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    Note: Following a firmware update, you need to reload your media library into the Digital Entertainer HD from the backup location. 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
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    If you are using a Windows PC to share media content, allow access to the following ports: 139 TCP, 445 TCP, 137 UDP, and 138 UDP for filesharing services. If you are using Windows Media Connect to share media from Windows, configure your desktop firewall to allow ports 10243 TCP and 10280- 10284
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    From the Windows Start menu, go to Settings > Control Panel > User Accounts, and 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
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    Samba server (smbd) manually and wireless network. See Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network on page 5-9 for more information. Unable to play this media. The media format is not supported, or the location is not accessible. The media format is not supported by the Digital Entertainer HD
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    . Unable to play this station. Error loading picture. Photo format is not supported. Error loading picture. Photo does not exist. Verify that the file is playable from Windows Media Player. Restart the Digital Entertainer HD. If the problem persists after restarting the Digital Entertainer HD
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    Supported subtitle formats are SRT, SMI, SAMI, SUB, and TXT. Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems that might prevent you from connecting to the Digital Entertainer HD. Table 7-2. Connecting to the Digital Entertainer HD Problem Solution I turned on my Digital
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    the remote might be faulty. • If the LED does flash, reset the Digital Entertainer HD. The Digital Entertainer HD does not find my network. • For wireless networks, make sure that the wireless network name (SSID) and security settings of the Digital Entertainer HD and media server match exactly
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    to the Digital Entertainer HD (continued) Problem The server cannot be found in a Windows domain. Solution If the PC where the Digital Entertainer for Windows software is running is a member of a Windows domain: 1. Make sure that you are connected to the domain (either by being on the same network
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    for wireless networks. If it does not find your network, check the following items: • The Digital Entertainer HD cannot connect to the wireless network while it is connected to the Ethernet network. Disconnect your Ethernet cable. • Move the Digital Entertainer HD closer to the wireless access point
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    on the equipment used. As you move the Digital Entertainer HD away from an access point or router, you could lose your wireless connection. The following can cause interference and prevent you from connecting to a wireless network: • Large metal surfaces • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones
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    IP address if there is a problem connecting to the DHCP server. 2. If you are using a wireless network, verify that the Digital Entertainer HD is associated with the correct SSID. The SSID that is being used can be displayed by following instructions in "Setting Up Network Shares" on page 6-6. 3. If
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    > Build network shares list. If you do not see the server, check your network connections and router firewall settings, and try to ping the IP of the Digital Entertainer HD. 4. Try accessing the server from other Windows-based PCs. If these PCs can see the server, the Digital Entertainer HD will too
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    7-14
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    the default settings of your Digital Entertainer HD. Table A-1. Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Media Player Language Video mode Room name English Standard definition NTSC Computer room Network connection Wireless Wireless Communication Wireless Network Name (SSID) Security
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    netgear.com/products/EVA8000.asp and click the link Media formats supported by EVA8000. Technical Specifications Table A-2. Technical Specifications Data and routing protocols Power adapter Physical specifications Environmental specifications Electromagnetic emissions Interface Radio B, EN 55
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    HD, the Digital Entertainer for Windows software must be running on the PC with the tuner. Compatible TV Tuners for Your Computer A number of TV cards are supported for live streaming. Tuners are added regularly. To see the most current list, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/ products/EVA8000
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    A-4
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    product. Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/ tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/ wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/ wsdhcp/index
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    B-2
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    7-2, 7-8, 7-13 connecting Digital Entertainer HD, 2-1 network connections, 7-10 server, 7-12 D default settings resetting to, 7-1 specifications, A-1 Digital, 1-3, 2-5 Digital Entertainer for Windows software installing, 2-6 multiple Digital Entertainer HDs, 4-23 PC Access, 6-8, 6-9 protected media
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    network performance, 5-9 media file performance, 5-12 network bandwidth performance, 5-10 remote control, 3-3 speed, 5-7 streaming video, 5-13 wireless performance, 5-9 Index-2 overview accessing media, 7-4 Digital Entertainer HD, 1-2 Electronic Program Guide (EPG), 4-18 home networking, 5-6 remote
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    , 4-13 Virtual Private Networking Basics reference document, B-1 W 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 Networking Basics reference document, B-1 wireless networks range and
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    troubleshooting, 7-10 Y YouTube content, 2-5, 3-1, 4-9, 4-13, 4-14 Z IP address, 7-12 Index-4
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    in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter." Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
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    described in this user's 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 device, pursuant to
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    Statement of Compliance Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this digital media player is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Èesky [Czech] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 je ve shodì se
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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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    du Canada. Software License Agreement 1. This Software License Agreement (the "Agreement") is a legal agreement between 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
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    program or create derivative works based on the 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 for commercial use. YOU MAY NOT (AND
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    NOT APPLY TO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY. 7. You may not export or re-export the Software without: (a) the prior written consent of NETGEAR, (b) complying with applicable export control laws, including, but not limited to, restrictions and regulations of the Department of Commerce or
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v1.0
February 2008
202-10219-03
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Digital Entertainer HD
Model EVA8000 User
Manual