v1.0 February 2008202-10219-03NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USADigital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual
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
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
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
Index-3priority, 4-22remote controlnavigating, 3-1overview, 3-2playing music, 4-3tips, 3-3viewing photos, 4-5with Internet radio, 4-17with Recorded Vi
Index-4troubleshooting, 7-10YYouTube content, 2-5, 3-1, 4-9, 4-13, 4-14ZIP address, 7-12
Compliance-1ComplianceCertificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterIt is hereby certified that the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 has been suppressed
Compliance-2• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Regulatory Compliance Infor
Compliance-3Requirements For Operation in the European CommunityCountries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European CommunityThe user should
1-3• NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Macintosh softwareThis software provides a variety of media management tools that make it easy to access media fi
Compliance-4EnglishHereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 is in compliance with the essential requirements and
Compliance-5A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the EVA8000 product package. Canadian Depar
Compliance-62. Subject to the restrictions set forth below, NETGEAR grants You a nonexclusive, personal, nontransferable, perpetual (subject to Sectio
Compliance-76. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NETGEAR OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USAFebruary 2008
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
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
1-6NETGEAR Remote ControlUse the remote control to operate the Digital Entertainer HD.Table 1-2. Remote Control Buttons Button DescriptionThe Eject b
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
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.
2-2For example, connect the composite video cables between your entertainment system and the Digital Entertainer HD.If you use a digital audio/visual
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
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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
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
2-6Installing the Digital Entertainer for Windows SoftwareUse the NETGEAR Resource CD to install the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on your
2-76. When the Setup Wizard finishes, click Configure to use the Configuration Wizard.Giving the Digital Entertainer HD Access to Your Media LibraryUs
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
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
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
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
3-4Using the Browser InterfaceThe browser interface screen is shown in the following figure:To access the browser interface, do one of the following:•
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
iiiContentsDigital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User ManualAbout This ManualAudience, Conventions, Formats, and Scope ...
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
3-7The configuration wizard makes setting up Windows Media Sharing easy. Once you've installed Windows Media Player 11, please use the Configurat
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
4-1Chapter 4Listening, Viewing, and RecordingYour Digital Entertainer HD can play a wide variety of digital media. Also, with the addition of optional
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.•
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
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
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
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
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
ivUsing Multiple Digital Entertainer HDs ...3-7Chapter 4 Listening, Viewing,
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
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
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
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
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
4-13Playing Internet MediaTo go to the Internet Media menu, press Home, and then select Internet Media. The Internet Media menu offers these selecti
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
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
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.
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
vChapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your ExperienceImproving Media Library Search Results ...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
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:
4-20• Manage Recording Rules. See “Creating Recording Rules” on page 4-21.• View upcoming recordings. • Recording Schedule Wish List. Make or work wit
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
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
4-23Viewing the Status of Multiple Digital Entertainer HDsUse the Digital Entertainer application to view the status of any Digital Entertainer HD ope
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
5-1Chapter 5Fine-Tuning Your ExperienceThe topics in this chapter will help you fine-tune your experience with the Digital Entertainer HD the followin
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
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
viTroubleshooting Tips ...7-7Network Connections
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
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
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
5-7• WirelessCurrent-generation 802.11N wireless routers such as the NETGEAR WNR854T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router provide wireless data throughput
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
5-9Optimizing the Performance of Your Home NetworkTo get the best performance from your home network, you should optimize each portion of the network,
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
5-11Next, consider the throughput of your network devices. Where possible, use higher-speed technologies to make the heaviest-traffic connections with
5-12Optimizing Media File PerformanceVideo playback can be resource intensive. To avoid pauses in video viewing, select hard disk drives and network e
5-13Tips for Streaming VideoUse these tips for the best performance with streaming video or during file transfers to the Digital Entertainer HD.• Use
vAbout This ManualThis chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manua
5-14• For maximum security, consider a storage device, attached to a network, dedicated to entertainment and media.When using a wireless network:• Use
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
5-16Now, parental controls are in force. Files with blocked ratings do not appear. To temporarily suspend parental controls for 20 minutes and display
6-1Chapter 6Custom Setup and Supervisor FunctionsUse the custom setup options to manually set up your Digital Entertainer HD. Use the screens you acce
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
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
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
6-5• Slideshow transition. Select the transition style you prefer for your slideshows.• Image zoom. Select Full image to see your images actual size,
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
6-7To go to the Media library management screen, press Home, and select More > Supervisor Functions > Advanced Settings > Media library man
viVersion HistoryThis manual is written for the Digital Entertainer HD according to features supported in the initial product release:Danger: This is
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
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
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
7-1Chapter 7Maintenance and TroubleshootingResetting to Factory DefaultsYou can use the Reset button on the rear panel of the Digital Entertainer HD t
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
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
7-4Accessing Your Digital MediaThe following sections provide some suggestions for accessing digital media with Windows, Macintosh OSX, and Linux.Wind
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
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
7-7Troubleshooting TipsHere are some tips for correcting simple problems that might prevent you from connecting to the Digital Entertainer HD.Error lo
1-1Chapter 1Welcome to the Digital Entertainer HDImportant Safeguards and NoticesPlease observe these precautions, especially those regarding the risk
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
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
7-10Network ConnectionsThe following sections provide recommendations for how to troubleshoot network connections.Ethernet LAN ConnectionThe Digital E
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
7-12• Avoid creating recordings across a wireless connection. Glitches in the wireless transmission will permanently mar recordings. Instead, make sur
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
A-1Appendix ADefault Settings and Technical SpecificationsThis appendix describes the factory default settings, supported media file formats, and tech
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,
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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