NETGEAR EVA9150 - Digital Entertainer Elite User Manual

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Digital Entertainer Elite
EVA9000/9150 User
Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10516-01
March 2009

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  • Page 1 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10516-01 March 2009...
  • Page 2: Customer Support

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What Is in the Box ......................1-1 Overview of the Digital Entertainer Elite .................1-2 Digital Entertainer Elite Front View .................1-4 Digital Entertainer Elite Rear View ..................1-5 NETGEAR Universal Remote Control ................1-6 Chapter 2 Basic Setup Connecting the Digital Entertainer Elite ................2-1 Completing the Basic Setup Steps .................2-3...
  • Page 4 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Chapter 4 Listening and Viewing Listening to Music ......................4-1 Using the Remote Control When Music Is Playing ..........4-2 Listening to Protected Music ..................4-3 Viewing Photos .......................4-4 Using the Remote Control While Viewing Photos ............4-5 Viewing Recorded Video ....................4-6 Watching Recorded Video ..................4-6 Using the Remote Control When Recorded Video Is Playing ........4-7...
  • Page 5 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Optimizing Media File Performance ...............5-10 Tips for Streaming Video ..................5-11 Taking Precautions ....................... 5-11 Access and Network Security ................5-11 Exercising Parental Control ..................5-12 Chapter 6 Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions Custom Setup .........................6-1 Supervisor Functions Menu Screen ................6-2 Hard Drive Tools .......................6-3 Advanced Settings ....................6-3...
  • Page 6 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual IP Address ........................7-9 Connecting to a Server ....................7-9 Unlocking the Disk Drive Tray ..................7-11 Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications Default Settings ......................A-1 Supported Media File Formats ..................A-2 Technical Specifications ....................A-2 Appendix B Related Documents Index...
  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Digital Entertainer Elite for the models EVA9000 and EVA9150. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
  • Page 8: Version History

    For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/EVA9000.asp. Version History Table 1-1. Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Version History...
  • Page 9: Welcome To The Digital Entertainer Elite

    • HDMI cable • IEC power cable • Two AA batteries • NETGEAR Resource CD for use with Windows-based PCs and Macintosh computers • Installation Guide Contact your dealer to get a replacement for any missing component. v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 10: Overview Of The Digital Entertainer Elite

    This software provides a variety of media management tools that make it easy to access media files stored on a Windows PC. You can perform many of the same tasks on non-Windows computers using the native utilities of those systems. The NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows includes the following applications: –...
  • Page 11 Also used to add an MPAA or TV rating to video files for parental control restrictions – NETGEAR documentation. This is a link to the website where you can download the latest versions of the Installation Guide, the Universal Remote User Manual, and this User Manual.
  • Page 12: Digital Entertainer Elite Front View

    For the EVA9000, you can install a hard disk into the disk tray. Any hard disk that you install should be a 3.5” SATA-II with SMART support. NETGEAR recommends a drive of at least 40GB and up to 1TB. •...
  • Page 13: Digital Entertainer Elite Rear View

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Digital Entertainer Elite Rear View The rear view of the Digital Entertainer Elite is shown in the following figure: Wireless Wireless Component antenna video antenna (internal) (internal) Optical S/PDIF audio port Power coaxial Reset connector (audio) port...
  • Page 14: Netgear Universal Remote Control

    The only inputs on the Digital Entertainer Elite are the USB ports and the Ethernet port. NETGEAR Universal Remote Control Use the NETGEAR Universal Remote to operate the Digital Entertainer Elite and up to three additional home entertainment devices. This guide describes how to use the remote with your Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/9150.
  • Page 15 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 1-2. Remote Control Buttons Button Description Power. Turn the device on and off. Back. Go back to the previous screen. Navigation. Navigate the menu selections. Home. Display the main menu. DE. Set the device mode to control the Digital Entertainer Elite. TV.
  • Page 16 Zoom. Change the aspect ratio of videos or photos. Enter. Enters or selects a setting or option. Rotate. Rotate a photo. Set. Enters settings when you are configuring the NETGEAR Universal Remote. Use for alpha-numeric entry, choosing presets, and searching. 0–9 Use to assign macros that can perform multi-step operations by pressing a single button.
  • Page 17: Basic Setup

    1. Connect the Digital Entertainer Elite. 2. Connect to your network using the Digital Entertainer Elite Basic Setup option. 3. Use the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows software to enable the Digital Entertainer Elite to access your media library. For custom installations, such as using more than one Digital Entertainer Elite or working with Macintosh or Linux computers, see “Advanced Settings”...
  • Page 18 6. Install the two AA batteries into the remote control that came with the product. 7. Optimize the television display as necessary. • If the display is not sharp, or you do not see a picture, aim the NETGEAR remote control at the Digital Entertainer Elite, and press the TV Mode button. •...
  • Page 19: Completing The Basic Setup Steps

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • You might be able to enhance the picture quality by selecting from additional high- definition video modes in the advanced settings. 8. When prompted, select a language, and press 9. When you hear the audio welcome tune, press If you do not hear the audio welcome message, check your volume settings and the connections to the Digital Entertainer Elite.
  • Page 20 Upon completion of the Basic Setup steps, you are prompted to install software. Go to the computer where your media files are located, and install the software from the NETGEAR Resource CD, according to the instructions in the following section.
  • Page 21: Enabling Access To Your Media Library

    NETGEAR Resource CD to do so. 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 your startup configuration, and you can close this application at any time.
  • Page 22: Giving The Digital Entertainer Elite Access To Your Media Library

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 5. Follow the Setup Wizard steps to accept the license and install the software. 6. When the Setup Wizard finishes, click Configure to use the Configuration Wizard. Figure 2-3 Giving the Digital Entertainer Elite Access to Your Media Library Use the Configuration Wizard to share media files with the Digital Entertainer Elite.
  • Page 23 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Figure 2-4 2. Browse and select the folders that you want to use, and then click Next. The next screen displays when the wizard is ready to configure your Digital Entertainer Elite. Figure 2-5 Note: If the wizard is unable to connect to your Digital Entertainer Elite, disable any third-party firewall or security software such as those from Symantec or McAfee.
  • Page 24 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Basic Setup v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 25: Getting Acquainted

    Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted Now that the basic setup is complete, use the topics in this chapter to guide you through getting acquainted with your Digital Entertainer Elite. Navigating with the Remote Control or from a Computer The Digital Entertainer Elite lets you use either the remote control or a Web browser on a computer to navigate to your shared media files and select the ones that you want to play.
  • Page 26 The following table describes how to use the remote control to navigate, depending on what task the Digital Entertainer Elite is performing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see “NETGEAR Universal Remote Control” on page 1-6. Table 3-1. Using the Remote Control...
  • Page 27: Navigating From A Web Browser

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Tips When Using the Remote Control Here are some tips to help you quickly locate media files. • You can combine categories to narrow your search. For example, you can browse by genre and then by rating to get to R-rated action movies.
  • Page 28 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Using the Browser Interface The browser interface screen is shown in the following figure: Shuttle control 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: •...
  • Page 29 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Playing Media from the Browser Interface To start playing something, click a menu entry. For example, click Music to browse to the music you want to play, and then select a song. When media playback starts, the browser opens the remote control screen shown in the following figure.
  • Page 30: Using Protected Media Files

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Using Protected Media Files You can play most media files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) on a Digital Entertainer Elite by selecting the Enable UPnP Media Sharing in the Configuration Wizard. Figure 3-3 Alternatively, you can use: •...
  • Page 31: Using Itunes For Windows

    Note: If you use Windows Player Media Sharing to access downloads with DRM, NETGEAR recommends that you place all your protected media files in one folder, and use Windows Media Sharing to share only that folder. Then use the Configuration Wizard to share all other folders.
  • Page 32 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Getting Acquainted v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 33: Listening And Viewing

    Chapter 4 Listening and Viewing Your Digital Entertainer Elite can play a wide variety of digital media. Listening to Music The Digital Entertainer Elite provides easy access to the music files on an optional internal hard disk, on your computer hard disks, on external hard drives connected to a computer or to the Digital Entertainer Elite, or on other storage devices on the network.
  • Page 34: Using The Remote Control When Music Is Playing

    Using the Remote Control 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 Universal Remote Control” on page 1-6.
  • Page 35: Listening To Protected Music

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 4-1. Remote Control When Music Is Playing Button When Music Is Playing When Music Is Paused Resume playback. Resume playback. Fast-forward. Not available. • Go to the next track. Go to the next track and start playing. •...
  • Page 36: Viewing Photos

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Music files that are protected through Digital Rights Management. It is best if these protected files are stored in a single location on your network. The protected music files must be in a shared folder to play on the Digital Entertainer Elite. For information about how to add folders containing shared music, see “Enabling Access to Your Media Library”...
  • Page 37: Using The Remote Control While Viewing Photos

    Using the Remote Control 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 “NETGEAR Universal Remote Control” on page 1-6. Table 4-2. Using the Remote Control to View Photos...
  • Page 38: Viewing Recorded Video

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 4-2. Using the Remote Control to View Photos (continued) Button Action When Viewing Photos The Rotate button rotates a photo. For faster results, switch to thumbnail view by pressing OK; rotate the thumbnail; switch back to full photo view. Go back to the last browser menu.
  • Page 39: Using The Remote Control When Recorded 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 Universal Remote Control” on page 1-6. Table 4-3. Using the Remote Control When Video Is Playing...
  • Page 40: Using The Usb Connection For Pictures, Music, Or Video

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Tip: When playing back DVD videos without integrated menus (Main Movie only), you can also use the onscreen DVD menu to turn subtitles on or off, change subtitle text, color and background, or to change the active audio track, for DVDs that contain more than one soundtrack.
  • Page 41: Installing And Using An Internal Disk Drive For Pictures, Music, Or Video

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 2. If you want to play the media on your USB device, press Music, Video, or Pics on the remote control, and then select the media files. Note: When browsing media files on an iPod, note that iTunes uses an unusual file- naming convention to store music files on the iPod.
  • Page 42 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 1. Power off the Digital Entertainer Elite using the on/off switch on the back of the unit. 2. Remove the disk tray as shown in the following figure. Figure 4-2 a. Swing open the front cover. b.
  • Page 43 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 5. Insert the hard drive into the tray. Position the drive with the bottom facing out from the tray, and the connectors facing away. Tip: If you set the tray lock, insert a push-pin or a paper clip into the round button to release the latch and open the tray (see “Unlocking the Disk Drive Tray”...
  • Page 44: Setting Up The Internal Disk Drive

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Setting Up the Internal Disk Drive Warning: This step is necessary only when a hard disk is first inserted into the Digital Entertainer Elite. Formatting a disk erases all existing data. Back up any existing data before you begin, if necessary.
  • Page 45: Playing Internet Media

    Do not modify the contents of this folder. 5. Use your mouse to drag media files to the media folder on the hard drive. NETGEAR suggests organizing the files into folders, such as music and videos.
  • Page 46: Viewing Youtube Content

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Internet Channels. Use the Internet channels option to access RSS multimedia feeds, including Internet podcasts. For more information, see “Internet Channels” on page 4-17. • Flickr Photos. The Flickr browser loads 500 photos at a time. You can browse the photos that have been loaded, or load more photos.
  • Page 47: Using The Remote Control When Viewing Youtube Content

    Using the Remote Control When Viewing YouTube Content The following table describes how to use the remote control when YouTube content is playing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see “NETGEAR Universal Remote Control” on page 1-6.
  • Page 48: Playing Internet Radio

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 4-4. Using the Remote Control When YouTube Is Playing (continued) During Fast Forward or Button When Playing When Paused Rewind Zoom the video in or out. Press Zoom the video in or out. Zoom the video in or out.
  • Page 49: Using The Remote Control When Playing Internet Radio

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual When you have finished playing the item, you can save this station in your favorites list for easy access in the future. Tip: You can use the browser interface from the PC to add stations to the favorites list.
  • Page 50: Combining Different Media Sources

    Use the Digital Entertainer application to view the status of any Digital Entertainer Elite operating in your network. To do so, run the Digital Entertainer application: 1. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows > Digital Entertainer. This icon appears in the system tray when the Digital Entertainer for Windows software is running.
  • Page 51: Viewing Status

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Viewing Status You can view the status of what is playing in each room. Click and select Status. The Status screen opens. Figure 4-6 The Status screen includes these buttons: • Power Off. Stop media. This does not turn off the Digital Entertainer Elite. •...
  • Page 52 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 4-20 Listening and Viewing v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 53: Fine-Tuning Your Experience

    Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Experience The topics in this chapter will help you fine-tune your experience with the Digital Entertainer Elite the following areas: • Improving media library search results using tags and media art. • Optimizing network performance to ensure that you get the best entertainment experience possible with your equipment.
  • Page 54: Adding Cover Art

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual To use the Tag Tool: 1. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows > Tag Tool. The Tag Tool screen opens, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 55 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 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 You can add high-resolution album or cover art to a media file.
  • Page 56: Using The Script Wizard To Automate Tasks

    Audio script.Creates a new script that appears in the audio browser of your Digital Entertainer Elite. To create a script: 1. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows > Script Wizard. Figure 5-4 Fine-Tuning Your Experience v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 57: Understanding Home Networking

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 2. Select the script type (command, video, or audio). Figure 5-5 3. Click New to add an action from the list. Figure 5-6 4. Select the options for the script action, if prompted, and then click Next. 5.
  • Page 58 For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions 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.
  • Page 59: Assessing Your Speed Requirements

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Assessing Your Speed Requirements Because your Internet connection is likely to operate at a much lower speed than your local network, faster local networking technologies might not improve your Internet experience. However, many emerging home applications require high data rates. For example: •...
  • Page 60 Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) • Choose your settings. – Use a scanning utility including those provided with the NETGEAR wireless adapters to determine what other wireless networks are operating nearby, and then select an unused channel. –...
  • Page 61: Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth As your network grows, it might consist of several segments of different networking technologies, each providing different throughput. In planning your network, you should first consider which devices will have the heaviest traffic flow between them. Here are some examples: •...
  • Page 62: Optimizing Media File Performance

    Video playback can be resource intensive. To avoid pauses in video viewing, select hard disk drives and network equipment designed to handle large files quickly. If you want to send video over a wireless network connection, new wireless technologies like those found in the NETGEAR RangeMax products are good choices.
  • Page 63: Tips For Streaming Video

    • You can use NETGEAR’s Powerline HD product with a wired connection; it supports all but the most demanding HD streaming. • Upgrade to a Dual Band 802.11n router such as the NETGEAR WNDR3300. Use the less crowded 5GHz band for video and keep your computers and other internet devices on 2.4GHz...
  • Page 64: Exercising Parental Control

    To block video files using an MPAA or TV rating, mark the files with a rating and then select a rating level on your Digital Entertainer Elite: 1. Use the NETGEAR Tag Tool application to tag video files with an MPAA or TV rating. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows >...
  • Page 65 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual b. Enter the new password, and press Note: Be sure you pick a password that is easy to remember, or store it in a safe place. 3. Select More > Supervisor functions > Advanced Settings > Parental controls and security > Parental control.
  • Page 66 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 5-14 Fine-Tuning Your Experience v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 67: Chapter 6 Custom Setup And Supervisor Functions

    Chapter 6 Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions Use the custom setup options to manually set up your Digital Entertainer Elite. Use the screens you access by selecting More > Supervisor functions to perform housekeeping tasks, run media library scans, and view system information. You can also use your Digital Entertainer Elite to access the desktop of a PC on your network.
  • Page 68: Supervisor Functions Menu Screen

    Network test. Measure the data transfer rate between devices on your network and your Digital Entertainer Elite. • Update. Check for firmware updates for the Digital Entertainer Elite on the NETGEAR website, or update the firmware from a file on a USB storage device. See “Updating the Firmware”...
  • Page 69: Hard Drive Tools

    After the disk is unmounted, replace the hard disk following the instructions in “Installing and Using an Internal Disk Drive for Pictures, Music, or Video” on page 4-9. NETGEAR recommends that you power off the Digital Entertainer Elite whenever removing or installing a hard drive.
  • Page 70 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Aspect ratio. When set to Normal, the aspect ratio defaults to the same setting as the content you are viewing. • Smooth scroll. This setting affects the appearance of the Digital Entertainer Elite menus. •...
  • Page 71: Power And Hard Drive Tools

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Volume level lock. The default value, not fixed, allows you to control the volume using the Volme Up/Down buttons. Other values let the Digital Entertainer Elite set the audio level. When the volume is fixed, the volume keys on the Digital Entertainer Elite remote do not operate.
  • Page 72 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Clear buffer history. Clears the data stored in the video buffer. This option is available only if a hard drive is installed. See also “Hard Drive Tools” on page 6-3. Network Connection To go to the Network connection screen, press Home, and select More >...
  • Page 73: Setting Up Network Shares

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • YouTube direct playback. Enables or Disables higher quality video directly from YouTube without using a Windows PC. Since some YouTube clips are not available using this method, error messages may appear. • Disable UPnP setting. Use this to disable UPnP support in the event you are experiencing compatibility problems with UPnP devices or servers on your network.
  • Page 74: More

    • Show file details. This option is for use in detecting invalid files and should be left off unless you are instructed to use it by NETGEAR support personnel. More... Settings The following settings are available in the More screen: •...
  • Page 75: System Information

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • 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 press a number button when the TV is off to play music without using the onscreen menus.
  • Page 76 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 2. Select the Allow remote access to this PC check box. Allow remote access to this PC Figure 6-1 3. To access your PC functions, press Home, and select More > PC access, and select your PC from the list in the Access PC screen.
  • Page 77 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 6-1. Remote Control PC Access Is Enabled (continued) Button Action Next (Alt+Right Arrow) Left mouse-click + Zooms in - Zooms out Toggle Alt key. Changes the Alt key status from pressed to not pressed and back.
  • Page 78 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 6-12 Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 79: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    To update the firmware on your Digital Entertainer Elite, press Home, and select More > Supervisor functions > Update. • To check for firmware updates for the Digital Entertainer Elite on the NETGEAR website, select Update from the Internet, and follow the onscreen prompts. v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 80: Playing Media

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • If the firmware file is located on a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port of your Digital Entertainer Elite, and select Specify a location. Uncompress the file .zip file, if necessary.
  • Page 81: Accessing Your Digital Media

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual If you are using the UPNP Framework under Windows XP, configure your desktop firewall to allow port 1900 UDP and 2869 TCP. For more information see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/ 886257/. Accessing Your Digital Media The following sections provide some suggestions for accessing digital media with Windows, Macintosh OSX, and Linux.
  • Page 82: Error Messages

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Error Messages The following table describes error messages and recommended actions when they occur. Table 7-1. Error Messages Message Description and Action Please configure the program You need to enter your zip code to receive local news and weather. guide location.
  • Page 83 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 7-1. Error Messages (continued) Message Description and Action Error loading picture. Photo does The file cannot be opened or might no longer be available. not exist. • Check the network connection. • Verify the existence of the file. •...
  • Page 84: Troubleshooting Tips

    Digital Entertainer Elite in the range of addresses on your network. See “IP Address” on page 7-9. • Use the Configuration Wizard to check the settings. On the Windows Start menu, select All Programs> NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows > Configuration Wizard. Maintenance and Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 85: Network Connections

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 7-2. Connecting to the Digital Entertainer Elite (continued) Problem Solution Some files, songs, or videos are Check the file permissions for those items, and make sure that they not showing up even though have read access allowed for everyone.
  • Page 86: Wireless Range And Interference

    If your access point or router does not broadcast its SSID, then it is a hidden network, and the Digital Entertainer Elite cannot detect it. – The SSID, and passwords keys are case-sensitive. For example, NETGEAR is not the same as Netgear. –...
  • Page 87: Ip Address

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • NETGEAR recommends using a wireless 802.11 n router with 5GHz capability such as WNDR3300. For best results, do the following: • Use a separate SSID for the 5GHz band. • Set the Digital Entertainer Elite to use the 5GHz SSID.
  • Page 88 2. For Windows PCs, run the Configuration Wizard to verify that the Digital Entertainer Elite and the computer can communicate. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows > Configuration Wizard. 3. For other systems, try rebuilding the server list. Press Home, and select More >...
  • Page 89: Unlocking The Disk Drive Tray

    Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Unlocking the Disk Drive Tray If you set the tray lock before installing a new disk drive, you must unlock the tray before removing the drive. Insert a push-pin or a paper clip into the center of the release button to unlock the latch and open the tray (see below).
  • Page 90 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 7-12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 91: Default Configuration And Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications This appendix describes the factory default settings, supported media file formats, and technical specifications for the Digital Entertainer Elite. Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Digital Entertainer Elite. Table A-1.
  • Page 92: Supported Media File Formats

    A number of file formats are supported for live streaming. Formats are added regularly. To see the most current list, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/eva.asp and select the EVA9000 or the EVA9150; then access the Media formats link for file formats supported by your model.
  • Page 93: Appendix B Related Documents

    Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista Wireless http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm...
  • Page 94 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Related Documents v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 95 Index Digital Digital Entertainer accessing box checklist enabling for media library 2-5, 2-6 PC Access Internet Channels 4-17 using multiple 3-7, 4-18 media Digital Entertainer for Windows software network security 5-11 installing adding multiple Digital Entertainers 4-18 album art 5-3, 5-4 PC Access cover art 5-2, 5-3...
  • Page 96 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Digital Entertainer home networking Internet Channels 4-17 remote control IP address supervisor functions tagging iPod content 1-6, 4-8, 4-9, 6-2 USB-connected media devices iTunes for Windows 3-6, 3-7, 4-3, 4-9 parental control 5-1, 5-12, 5-13 Linux 1-2, 2-1, 4-8, 6-1, 7-3 passwords...
  • Page 97 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Script Wizard feature Video Script feature Send message feature 3-7, 6-8 view front setting up rear basic network connection viewing network shares news 4-17 photos settings recorded video default 7-1, A-1 status 4-19 firewall port weather 4-17 more about...
  • Page 98 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Index-4 v1.0, March 2009...
  • Page 99: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA, declare under our sole responsibility that the Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/9150 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 100 Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
  • Page 101 Outdoor operation not permitted. Refer to the ART website for further details. European Union 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 NETGEAR, Inc.
  • Page 102 NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/9150 está conforme [Portuguese] com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/9150 v skladu z [Slovenian] bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky NETGEAR, Inc.
  • Page 103 The license granted hereunder shall not be effective until You have paid all fees in full. Except for the license rights granted above, NETGEAR and NETGEAR’s licensors retain all right, title and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights therein.
  • Page 104 In the event that a claim alleging infringement or misappropriation of an intellectual property right arises concerning the Software, NETGEAR in its sole discretion may elect to defend or settle such claim. NETGEAR, in the event of such claim, may...

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