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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
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Page 1 - Model EVA8000 User

v1.0 February 2008202-10219-03NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USADigital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual

Page 2 - World Wide Web

1-2Overview of the Digital Entertainer HD You can play media on the Digital Entertainer HD without running media server software on your computer. The

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B-1Appendix BRelated DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologie

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Index-1Aaccessingenabling for media library, 2-5, 2-7media, 7-4network security, 5-13Really Simple Syndication (RSS) news, 4-17addingalbum art, 5-3, 5

Page 7 - About This Manual

Index-2Hhot keys, 3-2, 4-4, 6-8IiPod content, 1-5, 4-12, 6-2iTunes for Windows, 3-6, 3-7, 4-4, 4-12, 4-23LLinux, 1-2, 2-1, 4-12, 6-1, 7-4MMacintosh, 1

Page 8 - Version History

Index-3priority, 4-22remote controlnavigating, 3-1overview, 3-2playing music, 4-3tips, 3-3viewing photos, 4-5with Internet radio, 4-17with Recorded Vi

Page 9 - Chapter 1

Index-4troubleshooting, 7-10YYouTube content, 2-5, 3-1, 4-9, 4-13, 4-14ZIP address, 7-12

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Compliance-1ComplianceCertificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterIt is hereby certified that the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 has been suppressed

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Compliance-2• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Regulatory Compliance Infor

Page 12 - Figure 1-2

Compliance-3Requirements For Operation in the European CommunityCountries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European CommunityThe user should

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1-3• NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Macintosh softwareThis software provides a variety of media management tools that make it easy to access media fi

Page 14 - NETGEAR Remote Control

Compliance-4EnglishHereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 is in compliance with the essential requirements and

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Compliance-5A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the EVA8000 product package. Canadian Depar

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Compliance-62. Subject to the restrictions set forth below, NETGEAR grants You a nonexclusive, personal, nontransferable, perpetual (subject to Sectio

Page 17 - Basic Setup

Compliance-76. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NETGEAR OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES

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NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USAFebruary 2008

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1-4Digital Entertainer HD Front ViewThe front view of the of the Digital Entertainer HD is shown in the following figure:Digital Entertainer HD Rear V

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1-5The Digital Entertainer HD is compatible with all cables described in the following table, though some cables are not included in the package.Table

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1-6NETGEAR Remote ControlUse the remote control to operate the Digital Entertainer HD.Table 1-2. Remote Control Buttons Button DescriptionThe Eject b

Page 22 - Figure 2-2

1-7For information about using these buttons with specific types of media, see Chapter 3, “Getting Acquainted.”Page up and Page down. Scroll up or dow

Page 24 - Figure 2-5

2-1Chapter 2Basic SetupIn the order listed, complete these three steps to set up your Digital Entertainer HD:1. Connect the Digital Entertainer HD.2.

Page 25 - Getting Acquainted

2-2For example, connect the composite video cables between your entertainment system and the Digital Entertainer HD.If you use a digital audio/visual

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2-3• If the display is not sharp, or you do not see a picture, aim the NETGEAR remote control at the Digital Entertainer HD, and press the TV Mode but

Page 27 - Navigating from a Web Browser

ii© 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.TrademarksNETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo and the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer logo are registered trademarks o

Page 28 - Figure 3-1

2-4• Ethernet connection. If connected to an Ethernet network that is running DHCP (the usual case for home networks), the Digital Entertainer HD auto

Page 29 - Figure 3-2

2-53. Connect to the Internet.After the Digital Entertainer HD connects to your network, it tries to connect to the Internet. A message confirms that

Page 30 - Using Windows Media Player 11

2-6Installing the Digital Entertainer for Windows SoftwareUse the NETGEAR Resource CD to install the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on your

Page 31 - Using iTunes for Windows

2-76. When the Setup Wizard finishes, click Configure to use the Configuration Wizard.Giving the Digital Entertainer HD Access to Your Media LibraryUs

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2-8The wizard prompts you to select media folders to be shared. This allows the Digital Entertainer HD to access these files.2. Browse and select the

Page 33 - Chapter 4

3-1Chapter 3Getting AcquaintedNow that the basic setup is complete, use the topics in this chapter to guide you through getting acquainted with your D

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3-2• News/Weather. View news and weather. Weather is available only in the United States. To receive local weather you must enter your zip code. You c

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3-3Tips When Using the Remote ControlHere are some tips to help you quickly locate media files.• You can combine categories to narrow your search. For

Page 36 - Listening to Protected Music

3-4Using the Browser InterfaceThe browser interface screen is shown in the following figure:To access the browser interface, do one of the following:•

Page 37 - Slow down the slide show

3-5Playing Media from the Browser InterfaceTo start playing something, click a menu entry. For example, click Music to browse to the music you want to

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iiiContentsDigital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User ManualAbout This ManualAudience, Conventions, Formats, and Scope ...

Page 39 - Watching Recorded Video

3-6Using Protected Media FilesYou can play most media files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) on a Digital Entertainer HD by check

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3-7The configuration wizard makes setting up Windows Media Sharing easy. Once you've installed Windows Media Player 11, please use the Configurat

Page 41 - Setting Up the TV Tuner

3-8• Room name. You can use Local Settings to select a room name such as Living Room for each Digital Entertainer HD. Otherwise, they are named Digita

Page 42 - Watching TV

4-1Chapter 4Listening, Viewing, and RecordingYour Digital Entertainer HD can play a wide variety of digital media. Also, with the addition of optional

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4-2• Browse. Browse digital music such as MP3. See “Tips When Using the Remote Control” on page 3-3 for tips.• Playlists. Select and play a playlist.•

Page 44 - Figure 4-2

4-3Using the Remote Control When Music Is PlayingThe following table describes how the remote control works when music is playing or paused. For a com

Page 45 - Viewing YouTube Content

4-4Listening to Protected MusicListening to Protected Music Stored on a PCTo play protected music stored on a PC, you need the following:• Windows Med

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4-5• 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 s

Page 47 - Playing Internet Radio

4-6or 9Go to the next photo.Press 9 to skip to the next item playing in a second session. For example, if you start photos first and then music, will

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4-7Viewing Recorded VideoThe Digital Entertainer HD finds the media files on your computer’s hard disk, on other computers, on external hard drives, o

Page 49 - Viewing News and Weather

ivUsing Multiple Digital Entertainer HDs ...3-7Chapter 4 Listening, Viewing,

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4-8• To display information about the video, press the i button on the remote control. This option is available only when a video is playing.Using the

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4-9Viewing Television You can use your Digital Entertainer HD to watch television.To do so, you need the following:• A PC with a TV tuner. See “Settin

Page 52 - Using the EPG to Browse Shows

4-103. Select Settings, and click the Streaming Devices tab.4. On the Streaming Devices tab, select your TV tuner from the list. If you schedule recor

Page 53 - Creating Recording Rules

4-11Using the Remote Control When TV Video is PlayingThe following table describes how to use the remote control when video is playing. For a complete

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4-12Using the USB Connection for Pictures, Music, or VideoYou can connect up to two USB flash disks or a media player such as an iPod to a USB port on

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4-13Playing Internet MediaTo go to the Internet Media menu, press Home, and then select Internet Media. The Internet Media menu offers these selecti

Page 56 - Viewing Status

4-14– Search user’s videos. Press Caps Lock to display the onscreen keyboard, and then use the arrow buttons on your remote control to enter a search

Page 57 - Fine-Tuning Your Experience

4-15Playing Internet RadioYou can use your Digital Entertainer HD to access and play Internet radio programming and add items or publishers to your fa

Page 58 - Figure 5-1

4-16To access and play Internet radio programming:1. Press Home, and select Music or select Internet Media. 2. Select Internet Radio, and press OK.

Page 59 - Adding Cover Art

4-17Using the Remote Control When Playing Internet RadioOnly the Stop button is available when Internet radio is playing. Press the Stop button to sto

Page 60 - Figure 5-3

vChapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your ExperienceImproving Media Library Search Results ...5

Page 61 - Figure 5-5

4-18Navigation commands from the remote control go to the media that you started last. The other buttons control the first media. For example, if you

Page 62 - Understanding Home Networking

4-19Using the EPG to Watch Live or Recorded ProgramsTo use the EPG:1. Press Home, and select Schedule recordings > Browse shows.You can browse by:

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4-20• Manage Recording Rules. See “Creating Recording Rules” on page 4-21.• View upcoming recordings. • Recording Schedule Wish List. Make or work wit

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4-21• Browse shows found. View a list of upcoming shows on your wish list.2. Select the options that you want. Creating Recording RulesA recording rul

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4-22• Change rule priority. Specify which rules should have priority if two or more rules have overlapping recording times.• Edit rules. Change rule o

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4-23Viewing the Status of Multiple Digital Entertainer HDsUse the Digital Entertainer application to view the status of any Digital Entertainer HD ope

Page 67 - Figure 5-7

4-24Viewing Status You can view the status of what is playing in each room. Click and select Status. The Status screen opens.The Status page include

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5-1Chapter 5Fine-Tuning Your ExperienceThe topics in this chapter will help you fine-tune your experience with the Digital Entertainer HD the followin

Page 69 - Access and Network Security

5-2You 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 ratin

Page 70 - Exercising Parental Control

5-33. Make the changes that you want, and then click Apply to save the tag.Adding Cover ArtYou can use the Tag Tool application to add cover art to fi

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viTroubleshooting Tips ...7-7Network Connections

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5-43. Select Copy, and then right-click to copy and paste the image into the Tag Tools Picture area.You can also copy and paste any other image into t

Page 73 - Chapter 6

5-5Using the Script Wizard to Automate TasksUse the Digital Entertainer Script Wizard to automate a variety of tasks. You can create 3 types of script

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5-63. Click New to add an action from the list.4. Select the options for the script action, if prompted, and then click Next.5. Add additional actions

Page 75 - Advanced Settings

5-7• WirelessCurrent-generation 802.11N wireless routers such as the NETGEAR WNR854T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router provide wireless data throughput

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5-8• Streaming HD video requires 10 to 30 Mbps per stream. Because latency and packet loss can disrupt your video, plan to provide at least twice the

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5-9Optimizing the Performance of Your Home NetworkTo get the best performance from your home network, you should optimize each portion of the network,

Page 78 - Media Library Management

5-10– Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate.– In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected c

Page 79 - More... Settings

5-11Next, consider the throughput of your network devices. Where possible, use higher-speed technologies to make the heaviest-traffic connections with

Page 80 - Setting Up Hot Keys

5-12Optimizing Media File PerformanceVideo playback can be resource intensive. To avoid pauses in video viewing, select hard disk drives and network e

Page 81 - Using PC Access

5-13Tips for Streaming VideoUse these tips for the best performance with streaming video or during file transfers to the Digital Entertainer HD.• Use

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vAbout This ManualThis chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manua

Page 83 - Chapter 7

5-14• For maximum security, consider a storage device, attached to a network, dedicated to entertainment and media.When using a wireless network:• Use

Page 84 - Firewall Port Settings

5-15To 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

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5-16Now, parental controls are in force. Files with blocked ratings do not appear. To temporarily suspend parental controls for 20 minutes and display

Page 86 - Accessing Your Digital Media

6-1Chapter 6Custom Setup and Supervisor FunctionsUse the custom setup options to manually set up your Digital Entertainer HD. Use the screens you acce

Page 87 - Error Messages

6-2• Scan for shared content. Your Digital Entertainer HD will scan your network for shared folders. Alternately, you can enter the name of a network

Page 88 - Table 7-1. Error Messages

6-3• Update. Check for firmware updates for the Digital Entertainer HD on the NETGEAR website, or update the firmware from a file on a USB storage dev

Page 89 - Troubleshooting Tips

6-4• Screen saver. You can set the interval after which a screen saver will protect your TV from image burn-in. You can use the Image option to use a

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6-5• Slideshow transition. Select the transition style you prefer for your slideshows.• Image zoom. Select Full image to see your images actual size,

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6-6• Time and location. Specify your location and time zone, and synchronize your Digital Entertainer HD to a time server.• Other. Enable or disable f

Page 92 - Ethernet LAN Connection

6-7To go to the Media library management screen, press Home, and select More > Supervisor Functions > Advanced Settings > Media library man

Page 93 - Wireless Networking Tips

viVersion HistoryThis manual is written for the Digital Entertainer HD according to features supported in the initial product release:Danger: This is

Page 94 - Connecting to a Server

6-8• PC Access. To use this feature you must have a Windows-based PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software. PC Access lets you use the

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6-9To set up a hot key:1. Press Home, and select More > Hot key binding.2. Select the key on the remote control that you want to program.3. Select

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6-104. 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 Cont

Page 97 - Appendix A

7-1Chapter 7Maintenance and TroubleshootingResetting to Factory DefaultsYou can use the Reset button on the rear panel of the Digital Entertainer HD t

Page 98 - Technical Specifications

7-2• If the firmware file is located on a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port of your Digital Entertainer HD, and select Specify a

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7-3If 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 file-sharing

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7-4Accessing Your Digital MediaThe following sections provide some suggestions for accessing digital media with Windows, Macintosh OSX, and Linux.Wind

Page 101 - Related Documents

7-5• On other systems, you might need to install the Samba server (smbd) manually and modify the samba configuration file (/etc/smb.conf on most syste

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7-6Unable to play this media. The media could not be opened, or the location is not accessible. The file cannot be opened or may no longer be availabl

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7-7Troubleshooting TipsHere are some tips for correcting simple problems that might prevent you from connecting to the Digital Entertainer HD.Error lo

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1-1Chapter 1Welcome to the Digital Entertainer HDImportant Safeguards and NoticesPlease observe these precautions, especially those regarding the risk

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7-8The Digital Entertainer HD does not respond to the remote control.Check the LED on the front panel of the Digital Entertainer HD to make sure that

Page 106 - IP address, 7-12

7-9The server cannot be found in a Windows domain.If the PC where the Digital Entertainer for Windows software is running is a member of a Windows dom

Page 107 - Compliance

7-10Network ConnectionsThe following sections provide recommendations for how to troubleshoot network connections.Ethernet LAN ConnectionThe Digital E

Page 108 - Export Restrictions

7-11– You must manually enter your wireless settings as described in “Setting Up Network Shares” on page 6-6.For detailed information about wireless n

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7-12• Avoid creating recordings across a wireless connection. Glitches in the wireless transmission will permanently mar recordings. Instead, make sur

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7-132. For Windows PCs, run the Configuration Wizard to verify that the Digital Entertainer HD and the computer can communicate. From the Windows Star

Page 112 - Compliance-6

A-1Appendix ADefault Settings and Technical SpecificationsThis appendix describes the factory default settings, supported media file formats, and tech

Page 113 - Compliance-7

A-2Supported Media File Formats A number of file formats are supported for live streaming. Formats are added regularly. To see the most current list,

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A-3Setting Up a PC TV Tuner for Viewing TV ProgrammingIf you have a Windows Media Center computer that includes a TV tuner, or you can set up your com

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