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NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700 User Manual

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EVA700 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10126-01
May 2006

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  • Page 1 Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10126-01 May 2006...
  • Page 2 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 Software; (f) use, copy or distribute the Software without NETGEAR’s written authorization, excepting 1 copy for archival or backup purposes only; or (g) use the Software or the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700 for commercial use. YOU MAY NOT (AND MAY NOT ALLOW A THIRD PARTY...

  • Page 4: Customer Support

    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 5 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number Publication Version 1.0, May 2006 EVA700 May 2006 media player NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700 Home English 202-10126-01...
  • Page 6 Publication Version 1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ... ix How to Print the PDF of This Manual ... x Chapter 1 Installing Your Digital Entertainer Package Contents ...1-1 Front Panel ...1-2 Rear Panel ...1-2 Remote Control ...1-4 Connecting the Digital Entertainer ...1-7 Windows XP Computer Without Intel®...
  • Page 8 Viewing Photos ...3-2 Playing Music ...3-3 Playing Music from the Internet ...3-4 Chapter 4 Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings Windows Media Connect Software ...4-1 Media Player Setup Menu ...4-2 Advanced ...4-3 IP Config ...4-4 WiFi Setup ...4-5 Wireless Networks ...4-6 Firmware ...4-7 Restoring Factory Settings ...4-8 Chapter 5...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    The Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR in this manual is intended for readers with basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following sections.

  • Page 10: How To Print The Pdf Of This Manual

    A printed manual ships with this product. This manual is also provided in PDF format on the NETGEAR CD. You can print a chapter, or the full manual, according to your needs. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to view and print PDF files.
  • Page 11 Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual – Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and toner by selecting this feature. v1.0, May 2006...
  • Page 12 Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 13: Installing Your Digital Entertainer

    Application Notes and other helpful information. • Warranty and Support Information card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the digital entertainer for repair.

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Front Panel The front panel of the digital entertainer has an LED that shows when it is turned on. It also has a USB port and a jack to connect headphones. Figure 1-1 Rear Panel The rear panel of the digital entertainer is shown in the following illustration: wireless antenna...
  • Page 15 The table below describes the connections on the rear panel when viewed from left to right. Table 1-1. Rear Panel Connectors Connector Wireless antennas SCART S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) port Composite Video and Stereo Audio S-Video Component video ports Ethernet port Reset button Power Installing Your Digital Entertainer...

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Remote Control Use the remote control to navigate menus, and to select and to watch videos, listen to music, or view photos on your television. Figure 1-3 The table below describes the remote control buttons. Table 1-1.
  • Page 17 Table 1-1. Remote control buttons Button Description Play/Pause. Press Play to play each file in sequence in a list of songs or videos. Stop. Stop the media that is currently playing. Rewind. Rewind to the beginning of the media that is currently playing. Previous.
  • Page 18 Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Table 1-1. Remote control buttons Button Description Pics Picture menu. Display the Picture menu to select photographs to view. Menu Settings menu. Display the Settings menu. Numbers. Use this for numeric entry, choosing presets, and searching. When you are playing audio or video media, you can seek in 10% increments (such as 10% or 20%) in the currently playing stream.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Digital Entertainer

    Connecting the Digital Entertainer If you are using a Windows XP computer without Intel® Viiv™ technology, connect the digital entertainer first, and install the software as explained in “Windows XP Computer Without Intel® Viiv™ Technology” on page 1-8. If you are using an Intel® Viiv™ technology, then you must update the software before you connect the digital entertainer.

  • Page 20: Windows Xp Computer Without Intel® Viiv™ Technology

    After you connect the digital entertainer, you complete the installation in the following order: 1. Use the NETGEAR CD to install the software. See “Installing Software” on page 1-8. 2. Set up the digital entertainer. See “Setting up the Digital Entertainer” on page 1-10.
  • Page 21 The main CD page opens. Figure 1-5 3. Select Install Software and then click Next. 4. Follow the wizard steps to install the software. 5. When prompted, click Next to install Windows Media Connect. Figure 1-6 6. Follow the wizard steps, and click Finish when you are done. Installing Your Digital Entertainer Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 22: Setting Up The Digital Entertainer

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 7. Make sure that Folder Sharing in Windows Media Connect is selected. Note: Windows Media Connect is set to share the My Music and My Setting up the Digital Entertainer The digital entertainer must be set up to work with your network and with Windows Media Connect.

  • Page 23: Intel® Viiv™ Technology

    If the screens you see on your PC do not match the screenshots in this guide, please go to www.netgear.com to get the latest version of this user guide. v1.0, May 2006 Chapter 2...

  • Page 24: Set Up Your Device On The Network With Intel® Viiv™ Settings

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Set up your device on the network with Intel® Viiv™ Settings 1. If you have just updated your software, you will be brought to the Intel® Viiv™ settings screen (shown below) after reboot. (See “Navigating to the Intel®...
  • Page 25 2. Select start. Figure 2-3 3. If you are setting up your device by connecting it to your router with an Ethernet network cable, go to “Wired Ethernet Network Cable Setup” on page 2-4. If you are setting up your device with a wireless connection, go to “Wireless Setup”...

  • Page 26: Wired Ethernet Network Cable Setup

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Wired Ethernet Network Cable Setup 1. Select connecting it to the router with a Ethernet network cable, and then next. 2. Go to your digital entertainer, and make the audio and/or video connections according to the instructions in “Connecting the Digital Entertainer” on page 1-7.
  • Page 27 2. When you see this screen, go to your device. Figure 2-6 3. Make the audio and video connections according to the instructions in “Connecting the Digital Entertainer” on page 1-7. Then, power on the digital entertainer. 4. Using the remote control for the digital entertainer, follow the instructions on the television screen until you see the Intel®...

  • Page 28: Completing The Setup

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Figure 2-7 Completing the Setup 1. Your PC will begin adding the device. Please wait…this may take up to five minutes. You will see this screen listing the device name and type when it has been added.
  • Page 29 2. Select media device, and then next. Figure 2-9 3. When you see this screen, your device has been successfully added to the network. Select next to begin building your media library. Figure 2-10 Intel® Viiv™ Technology Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 30: Setting Up The Intel® Viiv™ Media Library

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Setting up the Intel® Viiv™ Media Library 1. If you have just finished adding your device to your network, you should be brought to this screen automatically. Figure 2-11 Otherwise, go to “Navigating to the Intel® Viiv™ settings screen” on page 2-14 to learn how you can navigate to this screen.
  • Page 31 3. Select Standard setup. Figure 2-13 4. When you see this screen, you have successfully completed the setup of your Intel® Viiv™ Media Library. Figure 2-14 Select finish. Congratulations! Your device is set up! Intel® Viiv™ Technology Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 32: Completing Your Wireless Setup If You Do Not Have An Intel® Viiv™ Technology Verified Router

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Completing your wireless setup if you do not have an Intel® Viiv™ technology verified router Intel® Viiv™ technology verified routers have this logo on them: Figure 2-15 1. Refer to the instructions in the Chapter 4, “Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings”...
  • Page 33 3. Choose your device from the icons in the network map (the icon should have a “?” on it). Figure 2-17 4. Select next. Figure 2-18 Intel® Viiv™ Technology Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual v1.0, May 2006 2-11...
  • Page 34 Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 5. Select approved, then next. Figure 2-19 6. Select media device, then next. Figure 2-20 2-12 v1.0, May 2006 Intel® Viiv™ Technology...
  • Page 35 7. Select yes, then next. Figure 2-21 (The Intel Viiv Software may prompt you to set up additional PCs or devices that are connected to your home network) 8. You will see this screen again. Select back to get to the Intel® Viiv™ settings screen.

  • Page 36: Navigating To The Intel® Viiv™ Settings Screen

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Navigating to the Intel® Viiv™ settings screen You can navigate to the Intel® Viiv™ settings window either by selecting the Intel® Viiv™ logo on your desktop or system tray. The logo can also be found in the More Programs area in Windows* XP Media Center Edition* 2005.
  • Page 37 set up a network Guides you through setting up your Intel Viiv technology-based home network network view network map Displays a graphical view of your home network connection (if a connection is available), the router, PCs, and other devices. By selecting a device icon on the map, you can update device status, including granting and revoking media access permissions.
  • Page 38 Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 2-16 Intel® Viiv™ Technology v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 39: Videos, Pictures, And Music

    Table 3-1. Compatible Video and Audio Formats Compatible File Formats Video Formats Audio Formats The media server software is installed from the NETGEAR CD as described in Chapter 1, “Installing Your Digital Entertainer”. Videos, Pictures, and Music • MPEG-1 VCD format (1.15 Mbps CBR) •...

  • Page 40: Watching Videos

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Watching Videos The digital entertainer finds the media files on your computer’s hard disk, on other computers, external hard drives, or other storage devices on the network. To watch a video, follow the steps below. 1.

  • Page 41: Playing Music

    • Folders. Show photographs by folder. Note: The digital entertainer automatically displays one photo after the Playing Music The digital entertainer finds the media files on your computer’s hard disk, on other computers, external hard drives, or other storage devices on the network. Some audio files may be stored without information in some fields, such as album or genre.

  • Page 42: Playing Music From The Internet

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual • Playlist. Display music playlists. 3. Select the music that you want to play. Playing Music from the Internet You can use the digital entertainer to play Internet radio stations such as vTuner. To play an Internet Radio station: 1.

  • Page 43: Media Library And Digital Entertainer Settings

    For the digital entertainer, use the digital entertainer setup menu. See “Media Player Setup Menu” on page 4-2. Windows Media Connect Software For Windows XP computers without Intel® Viiv™ technology, the NETGEAR CD installs Windows Media Connect software. You can use it to manage your media library in two ways: •...

  • Page 44: Media Player Setup Menu

    Windows Media Connect online help. Media Player Setup Menu The NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700 has a Setup menu that can be displayed on the television screen. You can use this menu to go to the following screens: •...

  • Page 45: Advanced

    Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to view and change the following settings: • Screen Saver. The number of minutes without activity before the screen saver comes on. • System Language. The language setting for the media player screen displays. •...

  • Page 46: Ip Config

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual IP Config The digital entertainer is set by default to get its IP Address via DHCP. With this setting, the DHCP server on your network assigns the IP Address to the media player, which is a is a client. If your network does not use DHCP, you must set up the digital entertainer with a Static IP Address in the range of addresses on your network.

  • Page 47: Wifi Setup

    4. Select the onscreen Save button to save your settings. 5. When prompted, press OK on the remote control to reboot the media player. IP Addresses and Network Connections The digital entertainer is set from the factory to get its IP Address from a DHCP server.

  • Page 48: Wireless Networks

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual • Security. The default is None. WEP 64-bit/WEP 128-bit can also be entered if your network uses it. • Passphrase. You can enter a passphrase, or use the Generate button to create one. • Key.

  • Page 49: Firmware

    2. Aim the remote control at the digital entertainer and push Menu. The Setup menu appears on the television screen. 3. Select WiFI at the top of the screen. By default the Now Using field shows Wired network. The digital entertainer shows all available wireless networks in your area in the Available field.

  • Page 50: Restoring Factory Settings

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual • Check for firmware update. The digital entertainer checks via the Internet to see if newer firmware is available. Scroll through the list and select the update that you want. The most recent update includes previous versions.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your digital entertainer. No Television Display or Poor Display Note: If the TV Mode that you are using is not the right one for your You can choose S-Video, SCART, Component Progressive, or Component Interlaced.

  • Page 52: Connecting To The Digital Entertainer

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Connecting to the Digital Entertainer Here are some tips for correcting simple problems that may prevent you from connecting to the digital entertainer. Problem The digital entertainer does not respond to the remote control. The digital entertainer does not find my network.

  • Page 53: Windows Media Connect Firewall Conflict

    Windows Media Connect Firewall Conflict If you are using Windows Media Connect and the built-in Windows firewall, the firewall automatically opens the ports needed to communicate with the digital entertainer. For other firewalls, you might need to open the following ports: Protocol Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

  • Page 54: Wireless Link

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Wireless Link Please be aware that wireless data rate and throughput decreases as the distance increases between the Access Point (AP) and the digital entertainer. If you are unable to detect any wireless networks, try the following: •...

  • Page 55: Connecting To A Server

    • If the digital entertainer is set to use DHCP and fails to obtain an IP Address from the server, it will resort to an auto IP Address in the range of 169.254.x.x. You can use a static IP address if there is a problem connecting the digital entertainer to the server.

  • Page 56: Playing Media

    Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Playing Media If the digital entertainer cannot play media or music, try the following: • 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.

  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    This appendix describes the dtechnical specifications for the digital entertainer. Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: Maximum input current Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: Environmental Specifications Operating temperature:...
  • Page 58 Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Operating Frequency Ranges: 802.11 Security: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing 2.4-2.5Ghz 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

  • Page 59: 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/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Addressing: Wireless http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Communications: Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 60 Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Related Documents v1.0, May 2006...
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