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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, 2008
202-10219-03

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  • Page 1 Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA v1.1 January 29, 2008 202-10219-03...

  • 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

    Contents Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual Audience, Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..............v Version History ......................... vi Chapter 1 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer HD Important Safeguards and Notices .................1-1 What Is in the Box ......................1-1 Overview of the Digital Entertainer HD ................1-2 Digital Entertainer HD Front View ...................1-4...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Listening, Viewing, and Recording Listening to Music ......................4-1 Using the Remote Control When Music is Playing ...........4-2 Listening to Protected Music ..................4-3 Setting up Hot Keys ......................4-3 Viewing Photos .......................4-4 Using the Remote Control While Viewing Photos ............4-5 Viewing Recorded Video ....................4-6 Viewing Recorded Video ..................4-6 Using the Remote Control When Recorded Video is Playing ........4-7...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Experience Improving Media Library Search Results ................5-1 Using the Tag Tool Application .................5-1 Adding Cover Art ......................5-3 Using the Command Wizard to Tag a Multi-part Video ..........5-4 Understanding Home Networking ...................5-7 Assessing Your Speed Requirements ..............5-8 Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network ............5-9 Optimizing Wireless Performance ................5-10 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ..............
  • Page 6 Ethernet 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 ..................A-2 Technical Specifications ....................

  • Page 7: Audience, Conventions, Formats, And Scope

    About This Manual 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, tutorial information about basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies is provided on the NETGEAR website.

  • Page 8: Version History

    Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice might result in personal injury or death. Version History Table 1-2. Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual Version History Version Publication Date Description January 2007 Original document...

  • Page 9: Welcome To The Digital Entertainer Hd

    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...

  • Page 10: Overview Of The Digital Entertainer Hd

    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 Tag Tool. This application applies tags and cover art to media files to make using your 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.

  • Page 12: Digital Entertainer Hd Front View

    Digital Entertainer HD Front View The front view of the of the Digital Entertainer HD is shown in the following figure: Sensor window USB port Headphone jack Power button Figure 1-1 Digital Entertainer HD Rear View The rear view of the Digital Entertainer HD is shown in the following figure: Composite Wireless...
  • Page 13 The Digital Entertainer HD is compatible with all cables described in the following table, though some cables are not included in the package. Table 1-1. Rear Panel Description Item Compatible Equipment and Cables Wireless antennas Two wireless antennas are attached. S/PDIF (audio) Sony/Phillips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) cable, also called coaxial port...

  • Page 14: Netgear Remote Control

    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 on and off. Back. Go back to the previous screen.
  • Page 15 Table 1-2. Remote Control Buttons (continued) Button Description Mute. Mute or unmute the sound. Display the Music menu. Music Display the Video menu. Video Display the Picture menu. Pics Display the Settings menu. Menu Use for numeric entry, choosing presets, and searching. 0–9 Toggle Caps Lock or numbers on or off.

  • Page 17: Basic Setup

    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, such as using more than one Digital Entertainer HD or working with Macintosh or Linux computers, see “Advanced...
  • Page 18 For example, connect the composite video cables between your entertainment system and the Digital Entertainer HD. If you use a digital audio/visual (A/V) receiver, NETGEAR recommends that you use an S/PDIF coaxial or an optical cable to connect it. The quality of the picture display is related to the video format you use.
  • Page 19 • You can cycle through the TV modes to get the best display. Note: It can take 3 or 4 seconds for each TV mode change. In some modes you might not see a picture on the TV. The Power LED on the Digital Entertainer HD blinks to indicate that a TV mode change has occurred.

  • Page 20: Completing The Basic Setup Steps

    Completing the Basic Setup Steps The Basic Setup option enables the 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 Setup and Supervisor Functions”...
  • Page 21 – If you connect to your wireless network, the screen shows information about the network settings. Press OK to accept 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.

  • Page 22: Enabling Access To Your Media Library

    To install the Digital Entertainer for Windows software: 1. Power on your computer, and log in as needed. 2. Insert the NETGEAR Resource CD into the CD drive on the computer. 3. The Welcome screen opens. If you do not see the Welcome screen,...
  • Page 23 4. Select Install the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows Software. Figure 2-2 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...

  • Page 24: Giving The Digital Entertainer Hd Access To Your Media Library

    Giving the Digital Entertainer HD Access to Your Media Library Use the Configuration Wizard to share media files 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.
  • Page 25 The wizard displays the screen below when it is ready to configure your Digital Entertainer HD. Figure 2-5 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, click Allow or Unblock to allow the access.
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  • Page 27: 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 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 ones that you want to play.
  • Page 28 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 page 1-6. Table 3-1. Using the Remote Control...

  • Page 29: Navigating From A Web Browser

    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 30 Using the Browser Interface The browser interface screen is shown 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 to access.
  • Page 31 Playing Media from the Browser Interface To start playing something, click a menu entry. For example, click Music to find music to play. When media playback starts, the browser opens the remote control screen shown below. Figure 3-2 The buttons on this screen correspond to the Digital Entertainer HD remote control.

  • Page 32: Using Protected Media Files

    Using Protected Media Files The majority of media files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) can be played on a Digital Entertainer HD by using the Configure UPnP button on the Configuration wizard. Alternatively, you can use: • Windows Media Player Version 11 •...

  • Page 33: Watching Or Recording Television

    Watching or Recording Television You can use the Digital Entertainer HD together with a PC running Windows to watch or record television programs. To use this feature, 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.

  • Page 35: Listening, Viewing, And Recording

    Chapter 4 Listening, 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 music files on your computers’...

  • Page 36: 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 Remote Control” on page 1-6. Table 4-1. Remote control when music is playing Button...

  • Page 37: Listening To Protected Music

    Listening to Protected Music To use your Digital Entertainer HD to play protected music, you will need the following: • One of the following three servers running: – Windows Media Player 11 – iTunes for Windows together with the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on the same PC –...

  • Page 38: Viewing Photos

    Viewing Photos The Digital Entertainer HD finds the media files on your computer’s hard disk, on other computers, on external hard drives, or on other storage devices on the network. To view photos, you will need the following: • The Digital Entertainer HD. •...

  • Page 39: 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 Remote Control” on page 1-6. Table 4-2. Using the remote control to view photos Button Action When Viewing Photos Speed up slide show.

  • Page 40: Viewing Recorded Video

    Viewing Recorded Video The Digital Entertainer HD finds the media files on your computer’s hard disk, on other computers, on external hard drives, or on other storage devices on the network. Note: Downloaded content from noncommercial sources may be of varying quality, and may not play back correctly.

  • Page 41: 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 Remote Control” on page 1-6. Table 4-3. Using the remote control when video is playing...

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Tv Tuner

    • 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 in order 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.

  • Page 43: Watching Tv

    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...

  • Page 44: Using The Usb Connection For Pictures, Music, Or Video

    Using the USB Connection for Pictures, Music, or Video You can connect up to two USB flash disks or a media player such as an iPod to a USB port on the front or rear panel of the Digital Entertainer The Digital Entertainer HD will play files stored in Windows (FAT, FAT32, NTFS), Macintosh, or Linux disk formats.

  • Page 45: Playing Internet Media

    Playing Internet Media To go to the Internet Media menu, push Home, and then select Internet Media. The Internet Media menu offers these selections: • YouTube Video. You must have a PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software to use this feature. •...

  • Page 46: 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 Remote Control” on page 1-6. Table 4-5. Using the remote control when YouTube is playing...

  • Page 47: Playing Internet Radio

    Playing Internet Radio You can use your Digital Entertainer HD to access and play Internet radio programming and add items or 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.

  • Page 48: Using The Remote Control When Playing Internet Radio

    The following table describes how to use the remote control when Internet radio is playing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see “NETGEAR Remote Control” on page 1-6. Table 4-6. Using the remote control when Internet radio is playing...

  • Page 49: Combining Different Media Sources

    You can use the Digital Entertainer HD to browse RSS news feeds on your television. The Digital Entertainer HD includes several common news feeds, and you can add your own. To add your own list, select Add, and enter the URL (Web address) of the RSS news feed as well as a descriptive title.

  • Page 50: Downloading The Electronic Program Guide (Epg)

    Downloading the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) If you have a Windows-based PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software, then you can download the EPG. To download the EPG: 1. Push Home, and select More>Supervisor Functions>Advanced Setup>Setup program guide download. 2.

  • Page 51: Using The Epg To Schedule Recordings

    If programs listed in the EPG are currently airing, you can click “Watch Now” to watch the program. You can use the “On Now” EPG filter in the Time category to narrow the selection to only programs that have started within the last 30 minutes or will start within the next 30 minutes.

  • Page 52: Using The Epg To Set Up A Wish List

    When you find a show, you can record episodes individually, or set up rules to record episodes automatically. Note: The Digital Entertainer HD never deletes data from your network shares (shared media folders). You must manage your disk space, and delete files when you no longer want to keep them.
  • Page 53 To do so, you will need the following: • The Electronic Program 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. •...

  • Page 54: An Example Of A Recording Rule Using The Add An Entry Option

    Use the Digital Entertainer application to view the status of any Digital Entertainer HD 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 folder > Digital Entertainer. You will see this icon in the system tray when the Digital Entertainer for Windows software is running.

  • Page 55: Viewing Status

    • To watch live TV from other PCs with TV tuners. Select Devices > TV. • To play protected iTunes audio files, run the 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 iTunes on the PC.
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  • Page 57: 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 HD the following areas: • Improving media library search results using tags and media art. • Optimizing network performance to assure you get the best entertainment experience possible with your equipment.
  • Page 58 You can use the Tag Tool to add or change the identification information 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.

  • Page 59: Adding Cover Art

    3. Make the changes that you want, and then click Apply to save the tag. Adding Cover Art You can use the Tag Tool application to add cover art to files individually or in groups. Capturing a Video Frame for Cover Art You can use the Tag Tool to capture a single frame from the video to use as cover art for your video.

  • Page 60: Using The Command Wizard To Tag A Multi-Part Video

    3. Select Copy and then right-click to copy and paste the image into the Tag Tools Picture box. Figure 5-3 You can also copy and paste any other image into the Picture area. Adding Album Art to All the Songs in an Album If you want to tag all the songs in an album with the same cover art, the songs must be in the same folder (directory).
  • Page 61 To create 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.
  • Page 62 3. Select New to add an item to play, or select a command from the list. Figure 5-6 4. Create a script. Examples are provided in the following section. Video Script Example To create a script to play a sequence of videos: 1.

  • Page 63: Understanding Home Networking

    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 64: Assessing Your Speed Requirements

    The table below shows the time to transfer one gigabyte (1 GB) of data using various networking technologies. Table 5-1. Theoretical transfer time for 1 gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Gigabit Wired Ethernet 8 seconds NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N 26 seconds...

  • Page 65: Optimizing The Performance Of Your Home Network

    Table 5-1. Theoretical transfer time for 1 gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time NETGEAR Powerline HD 40 seconds 100 Mbps Wired Ethernet 80 seconds 802.11g wireless 150 seconds 802.11b wireless 700 seconds 10 Mbps Wired Ethernet 800 seconds Cable Modem (3 Mbps)

  • Page 66: Optimizing Wireless Performance

    Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed. Tip: To find the best location, start the Network Test (on the Supervisor functions menu) running on the Digital Entertainer HD, and then move the Digital Entertainer HD,...

  • Page 67: Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth

    Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) • Choose your settings. – Use a scanning utility such as provided in the NETGEAR wireless adapters to determine what other wireless networks are operating nearby, and choose an unused channel. – Turn off SSID Broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other...
  • Page 68 Storage Central network storage unit with a gigabit connection. This connection should allow for extremely fast access to large files on the Storage Central unit. The EVA8000 connected through a pair of Powerline HD adapters has access at the 200 Mbps speed of the Powerline HD connection.

  • Page 69: Optimizing Media File Performance

    If many wireless networks in your area are sharing the same channel, this can slow the speed of your wireless network.The scanning utility built in to NETGEAR wireless adapters will list all wireless networks operating at your location along with the channel each is using. Also, if any 802.11b devices are powered on in an 802.11g network they...

  • Page 70: Taking Precautions

    • 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.

  • Page 71: Exercising Parental Control

    When using a wireless network: • Use wireless security such as WEP, WPA, or WPA2. For more about wireless security, see the link “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix B. • Use a firewall or home router with Network Address Translation (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, you must complete these three tasks:...
  • Page 72 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 >...

  • Page 73: Custom Setup And Supervisor Functions

    Install Computer Software. Next, you are prompted to use the installation CD (included with your Digital Entertainer HD) on the computer where you store your media files. Follow the prompts in the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Configuration Assistant to complete the setup of your Digital Entertainer HD.

  • Page 74: Supervisor Functions Menu

    Digital Entertainer HD. • Update. Check for firmware updates for the Digital Entertainer HD on the NETGEAR website. Warning: Be sure power to your Digital Entertainer HD unit is not interrupted during the firmware update process. Failure to observe this precaution can...

  • Page 75: Advanced Settings

    Note: Following a 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 menu options are available to customize your Digital Entertainer HD.
  • Page 76 2. Navigate to "Skin settings." The default skin setting is called "FlareHD" and is stored on the Digital Entertainer HD flash. Select the "Save skin" button to export the skin to the Data save location folder (set in the Advanced setting > Media library management menu).
  • Page 77 • Scheduled recordings setup. You must have a Windows-based PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software and a valid NETGEAR Program Guide license key to use this feature. See “System Information” on page 6-8. • Select language. Choose a language for the Digital Entertainer HD onscreen menus.

  • Page 78: Set Up Network Shares

    • Data backup and restore. Save your settings or restore the Digital Entertainer HD to its factory default settings. Set Up Network Shares Network shares are shared folders that can be seen throughout your network. You can specify which shared folders you want the Digital Entertainer HD to check when it looks for media files.

  • Page 79: 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 from the More main menu option: •...

  • Page 80: System Information

    • Quick scan for media files. Look for new media files and add them to the media library. • Send message. You can select a message to send to another Digital Entertainer HD in a different room. To use this feature you must have more than one Digital Entertainer HD installed.
  • Page 81 To use the Digital Entertainer HD PC Access feature, open the Digital Entertainer application and select the “Allow remote access to this PC” check box. Allow remote access to this PC Figure 6-1...
  • Page 82 Use the remote to access the PC from your Digital Entertainer HD. Button Action Backspace Nudge mouse Switch (Alt+Tab) Close (Alt+F4) Back tab Back (Alt+Left Arrow) Next (Alt+Right Arrow) Left mouse click Right mouse click + zooms in/region - zooms out Menu Toggle Alt key Multitap (e.g.

  • Page 83: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    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 Figure 7-1 You can also use the menus to reset to factory defaults.

  • Page 84: Playing Media

    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 media files in one folder, and use Windows Media Connect to share only that folder.

  • Page 85: Accessing Your Digital Media

    Accessing Your Digital Media The following sections provide some suggestions for accessing digital media with Windows, Macintosh OSX, and Linux. Windows System Passwords If your system requires a password on startup you will need to use one of these access methods: •...

  • Page 86: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table describes error messages and recommended actions when they occur. Table 7-1. Error messages Message Action Please configure the program guide You need to enter your ZIP code in location. order to receive local news and weather.

  • Page 87: Supported Media File Formats

    Table 7-2. Connecting to the Digital Entertainer HD (continued) Problem Solution The Digital • For wireless networks, make sure that the Wireless Entertainer HD does Network Name (SSID) and security settings of the not find my network. Digital Entertainer HD and media server match exactly. •...

  • Page 88: Network Connections

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

  • Page 89: Wireless Range And Interference

    – You must manually enter your wireless settings as described in “Set Up Network Shares” in Chapter 6. For detailed information about wireless networks, see the link to this topic listed in Appendix B, “Related Documents”. Wireless Range and Interference Wireless networks have one or more access points or routers that send out wireless signals.

  • Page 90: Ip Address

    3. Avoid creating recordings across a wireless connection. Glitches in the wireless transmission will permanently mar recordings. Instead, make sure TV recordings record to the PC’s local hard drive and not to a network hard drive that is attached wirelessly. 4.
  • Page 91 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” on page 7-8. For example, type: ping 192.168.0.2...
  • Page 92 7-10...

  • Page 93: Default Settings And Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications 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.

  • Page 94: Supported Media File Formats

    Supported Media File Formats See the 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 media file formats Media Format Audio Formats •...

  • Page 95: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Table A-3. Technical specifications Data and Routing Protocols TCP/IP, DHCP Power Adapter North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input United Kingdom, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input Japan: 100V, 50/60 Hz, input Maximum input current NA: 0.24A, UK, AU: 0.15A, EU: 0.15A, JP: 0.27A Physical Specifications •...

  • Page 96: Setting Up A Pc Tv Tuner For Viewing Tv Programming

    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. Because tuners are added regularly, you should check http://kbserver.netgear.com/ products/EVA8000.asp for the most current list.

  • Page 97: 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 Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/ TCP/IP Addressing: enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless http://documentation.netgear.com/ Communications: reference/enu/wireless/index.htm...

  • Page 99: Index

    Index Symbols AVI, Configuration, BMP, Configuration Wizard feature, 1-2, 2-7, 7-2, 7-5, DivX, connecting Digital Entertainer HD, JPG, network connections, MOV, server, MP4, MPEG, PNG, default settings TIFF, resetting to, WAV, specifications, WMA, Digital, 1-3, 2-5, Digital Entertainer for Windows software installing, multiple Digital Entertainer HDs, 4-20...
  • Page 100 Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Macintosh, 1-2, 2-1, 2-3, 4-10, browsing shows, 4-17 media downloading, 4-16 accessing, managing recording rules, 4-19 combining different sources, 4-15 overview, 4-15 listening, recording rules example, 4-18 protected media, 3-6, scheduling recordings, 4-17 media library setting up a wish list, 4-18 enabling for accessing, 2-5, watching live programs,...
  • Page 101 room control, 3-4, 3-7, RSS news feeds, 3-3, 4-14, 4-15 parental control, 1-3, 5-1, 5-15, 5-17 passwords Windows system, PC Access feature, 6-7, Sami, performance Script Wizard feature, 1-2, home network, Send message feature, 3-7, media files, 5-13 setting up network bandwidth, 5-11 basic,...
  • Page 102 Tag Tool feature, 1-2, 1-3, 3-3, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-15 WinAmp, tagging Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM), example for a multi-part video, 5-4, Windows Media Player 11, overview, Windows Media Player Version 11, using the Command Wizard, Windows Sharing and Security, video script example, wireless networks technical specifications...

  • Page 103: Compliance

    Compliance Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
  • Page 104 • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 105 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 tímto prohlašuje, že tento...
  • Page 106 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni Model EVA8000 pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski Ar šo deklarç, ka atbilst NETGEAR, Inc. Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 [Latvian] Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem. Lietuviø Šiuo deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR, Inc.

  • Page 107: Important Note

    Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio- noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 108 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 MAY NOT ALLOW A THIRD PARTY TO) COPY,...
  • Page 109 Failure to prosecute a party’s rights with respect to a default hereunder will not constitute a waiver of the right to enforce rights with respect to the same or any other breach. Should you have any questions relating to this Agreement, or if you desire to contact NETGEAR for any reason, please call 1-888-NETGEAR.
  • Page 110 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA January 29, 2008...

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