NETGEAR EVA2000 - Digital Entertainer Live User Manual
NETGEAR EVA2000 - Digital Entertainer Live User Manual

NETGEAR EVA2000 - Digital Entertainer Live User Manual

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Digital Entertainer Live
(EVA2000) User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10486-01
September 2009

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  • Page 1 Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000) User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10486-01 September 2009...
  • 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: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA, declare under our sole responsibility that the Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000) complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 4 This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. 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.
  • Page 5 NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000) está conforme com Português [Portuguese] os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000) v skladu z bistvenimi Slovensko [Slovenian] zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 6 The license granted hereunder shall not be effective until You have paid all fees in full. Except for the license rights granted above, NETGEAR and NETGEAR’s licensors retain all right, title and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights therein.
  • Page 7 In the event that a claim alleging infringement or misappropriation of an intellectual property right arises concerning the Software, NETGEAR in its sole discretion may elect to defend or settle such claim. NETGEAR, in the event of such claim, may...
  • Page 8 Product and Publication Details Model Number: EVA2000 Publication Date: September 2009 Product Family: Digital Media Player Product Name: Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000) Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10486-01 Publication Version Number: viii v1.0, September 2009...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000) User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope .................. xii Version History ........................xiii Chapter 1 Setting up the Digital Entertainer Live Digital Entertainer Live Components ................1-3 Front View ........................1-3 Rear View .........................1-3 DE Live Remote Control ..................1-5 Using the Soft Keypad .....................1-8 Connecting the Digital Entertainer Live ................1-8 Wired Connection .....................1-8...
  • Page 10 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Chapter 3 Accessing Web Media Searching for and Viewing Web Videos .................3-1 Doing a Video Search ....................3-1 Searching and Viewing on YouTube ................3-3 Viewing Popular Websites ....................3-8 Viewing Live Internet TV ....................3-9 Selecting a TV Channel ...................3-9 Listening to Live Radio ...................3-10 Getting Movies on Demand ..................3-11 Accessing CinemaNow ..................3-11...
  • Page 11: Digital Entertainer Live Eva2000 User Manual

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications Default Settings ......................A-1 Supported Media File Formats ..................A-2 Technical Specifications ....................A-3 Appendix B Related Documents v1.0, September 2009...
  • Page 12: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Digital Entertainer Live Model (EVA2000). The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
  • Page 13: Version History

    For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/EVA2000.asp. Version History Table iii-1. Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Version History...
  • Page 14: Setting Up The Digital Entertainer Live

    Chapter 1 Setting up the Digital Entertainer Live The Digital Entertainer Live brings video content from the Internet to your television screen, and allows you to download and store a wide variety of video material. You can access video content in the following ways: View a personal collection –...
  • Page 15 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Figure 1-1 When using the Digital Entertainer Live, please observe these precautions, especially those regarding the risk of electric shock or injury to persons. Danger: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.
  • Page 16: Digital Entertainer Live Components

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Digital Entertainer Live Components Front View The front view of the Digital Entertainer Live is shown in the following figure: Power LED Figure 1-2 Rear View The rear view of the Digital Entertainer Live is shown in the following figure: HDMI Power Multifunction...
  • Page 17 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual The Digital Entertainer Live 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 Power connector IEC Digital Entertainer Live power connector (Power adapter included).
  • Page 18: De Live Remote Control

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual DE Live Remote Control Use the DE Live Remote Control to operate the Digital Entertainer Live and up to three additional home entertainment devices. This guide describes how to use the remote with your Digital Entertainer Live Model (EVA2000).
  • Page 19 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Table 1-2. Remote Control Buttons Button Description Button Description Power. Turn the device on and off. Stop. Stop the media that is currently playing, and return to the previous menu. Home. Display the main menu. Return to Volume Up.
  • Page 20 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Using the Remote Control for Media-Based Navigation The following table describes how to use the remote control to navigate, depending on what task the Digital Entertainer Live is performing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see “DE Live Remote Control”...
  • Page 21: Using The Soft Keypad

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Using the Soft Keypad The Soft Keypad, which appears on several DE Live search screens, lets you type keywords or partial words to use in your search. Table 1-4. Using the Soft Keypad Text Area Function or Description Button...
  • Page 22 Connect to the router from a remote room by using your existing power outlets with the NETGEAR Powerline Adapter kit (XAVB1001), or you can • Use the existing cable outlet, if available, and the NETGEAR MoCA1001 MoCA Coax- Ethernet Adapter kit. 4. Turn on the television.
  • Page 23: Wireless Connection

    NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security to protect your network. • The USB wireless adapter supports NETGEAR Push ‘N’ Connect (WPS). If the selected wireless router or access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can choose to connect either via WPS or manually.
  • Page 24: Installing Helpful Applications

    7. Select Done to exit the Network wizard screen. Installing Helpful Applications Once your DE Live installation is complete, NETGEAR recommends that you download the Windows Media Player and the PlayOn Media Server to enhance your DE Live experience. When you’ve downloaded one or both of these applications, you can access your media files in the Home Network area of the My Collections folder on the DE Live.
  • Page 25: Setting Up A Video Collection

    Chapter 2 Setting Up a Video Collection Your Digital Entertainer Live lets you assemble and manage your own video collection using My Collection. Figure 2-1 Before You Build Your Collection Before you build your collection of websites, videos, and movies on demand, be sure to become familiar with the areas of DE Live from which you will assemble your collection: •...
  • Page 26: Setting Up My Collection

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual • To view live Internet TV broadcasts from around the world, see “Viewing Live Internet TV” on page 3-9. • To get movies on demand, see “Getting Movies on Demand” on page 3-11. Setting Up My Collection My Collection features the following functions that let you bookmark any online video or TV program, and save access to those videos in the My Collection area.
  • Page 27: Create A Bookmark

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual The Bookmarks folder contains anything you have bookmarked in the DE Live system, so you can always come here to find your favorites you have marked. You can create a bookmark for favorite folders, searches, or videos, which you can easily access in your Bookmarks list any time in the future.
  • Page 28: Browse Usb Disk

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Browse USB Disk Figure 2-3 Use the Browse USB Disk folder to access any files stored on a device connected to one of the USB ports on the DE Live. To view the contents of files stored on a connected USB device: 1.
  • Page 29: Home Network

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual 5. Use the Back button on your remote control to return to the previous screen, or the Home button to return to the Home screen. Note: Before removing the USB device from the USB port, be sure to use the Eject USB Device option on the Settings screen.
  • Page 30 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Figure 2-5 3. Click a listed device, and its contents will display. • When you click a storage device, such as ReadyNAS, you go to a screen with folders for Browse Folders, Music, Pictures, and Video. Click any folder to access its contents. •...
  • Page 31: Rented Videos

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Rented Videos Figure 2-6 Use the Rented Videos folder to view any videos that are downloaded or accessed on the DE Live. These videos will include any that you rent through CinemaNow. For more information, see “Accessing CinemaNow”...
  • Page 32: Recently Played

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Recently Played Figure 2-7 Use the Recently Played folder to view recently played videos. To view these videos: 1. Select Recently Played. 2. Select a video listed on the Recently Played screen. 3. When the video finishes, you will automatically return to the Recently Played screen. If you don’t want to watch the whole thing, use the Stop or Back buttons to return to the Recently Played screen.
  • Page 33: Accessing Web Media

    Chapter 3 Accessing Web Media Digital Entertainer Live gives you access to a wide array of web videos, websites, live broadcasts, and movies on demand. This chapter describes: • Searching for and Viewing Web Videos • Viewing Popular Websites • Viewing Live Internet TV •...
  • Page 34 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Figure 3-1 To do a video search: 1. Click Video Search on your Home screen.The search screen appears: 2. Use the Arrow Keys and the Select button on the Remote Control to select the letters and symbols to enter in the text area.
  • Page 35: Searching And Viewing On Youtube

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Note: The search results are displayed dynamically, depending on what is currently entered in the text area of the search window. 3. Select a displayed item from the list at right, and the video plays. 4.
  • Page 36 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual 2. Use the Arrow Keys and the Select button on the Remote Control to select the letters and symbols to enter in the text area. For example, if you search for “Beyonce,” your screen might look like this: Figure 3-4 3.
  • Page 37 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual • Top Rated – Lists the videos to which users have given top ratings in descending order, with the top rated video at the top of the list. The list includes the duration of the video, number of views, rating, and the source.
  • Page 38 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Viewing YouTube Channels The Channels folder lets you access categories of entertainment videos from sports, news, comedy, movies, and television. Figure 3-6 To view any category: 1. Click any category to display the first four videos in the collection. Note: You can sort each video display screen by Most Recent, Most Viewed, or Most Discussed.
  • Page 39 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual 3. Use the Soft Keypad to enter a user name, and click OK. For more information about the Soft KeyPad, see “Using the Soft Keypad” in Chapter 4. Enter a password, and click OK. The user name is added to the list of YouTube accounts. 5.
  • Page 40: Viewing Popular Websites

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Viewing Popular Websites The Popular Websites folder lets you select from a variety of website categories, including CNN, HBO, BBC, and many more. If PlayOn is installed on your DE Live, PlayOn selections such as Hulu and Netflix will also be part of these selections.
  • Page 41: Viewing Live Internet Tv

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Viewing Live Internet TV The Live Internet TV folder lets you view live television from the United States, Canada, Europe, the UK, the Middle East, Asia, and also lets you listen to live radio. Selecting a TV Channel To view live television: 1.
  • Page 42: Listening To Live Radio

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Figure 3-9 Each area offers a selection of channels: • Americas offers CNN, C-SPAN, NASA, several Spanish language channels, several Christian channels, and many more. • Europe offers several BBCchannels, and channels from Russia, Italy, France, the Netherlands, and many more.
  • Page 43: Getting Movies On Demand

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual 2. Select a radio station from the displayed list. 3. To select a different station, press the Back button and select again. Note: Your most recent live radio selection will continued to play until you press the button.
  • Page 44 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual The Movies On Demand screen appears. Figure 3-11 2. Select Cinema Now. The Movies On Demand screen appears. Figure 3-12 3. On this screen, you can select: • Browse per Genre – To change the displayed list of movies, select a genre from the display along the top of the screen.
  • Page 45 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual • New Releases – Select from the displayed list of newly released films. • Most Popular – Select from the displayed list of most popular films • Search – Takes you to the Soft Keypad, where you can search for a film. 4.
  • Page 46: Buying Cinemanow

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual You can scroll down to read more of the plot information using the Page Down key at the bottom of the screen. Note: If you do not wish to rent the movie, select Cancel, and you return to the previous selection screen.
  • Page 47 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Figure 3-13 The First Time You Buy a Movie The first time you buy a movie, you must register with Cinema Now from your PC. Subsequent movie purchases can be done using your DE Live. To sign up and buy your first CinemaNow movie: 1.
  • Page 48 Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual A screen appears showing the movie title, duration, information about the cast and plot, and cost to buy. You can scroll down to read more of the plot information using the Page Down key at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 49: Settings

    Chapter 4 Settings The Settings folder lets you view and adjust your DE Live settings. Figure 4-1 Choosing Your Network Settings The Network setting lets you choose your configuration type, which can be set to Network Wizard or Advanced. Network Wizard To set your network settings using the Advanced configuration type: 1.
  • Page 50: Advanced Network Settings

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual 3. For Network Type, select Wired [Preferred]. The DE Live connects to your Home network. 4. Click Done, and your network setup is complete. Advanced Network Settings To set your network settings using the Network Wizard: 1.
  • Page 51: Hdtv Auto Resize

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual • 720p @ 50 Hz • 576p @ 50 Hz 2. Change the resolution to the setting you want. 3. Click the Select button to confirm your selection. DE Live returns you to the Settings screen. HDTV Auto Resize You will want to disable this option if HDTV shows interface distortions.
  • Page 52: Language

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual 1. Select Time Zone on the Product Settings screen. 2. Scroll through the time zone list to find the time zone you want. 3. Click the Select button to confirm your selection. 4. Click the Back button to return to the Product Settings screen.
  • Page 53: Factory Defaults

    Eject USB Disk The Eject USB Disk folder lets you safely eject a USB device from your USB port. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you use this option whenever removing a USB device. When you want to remove a USB device, do the following: 1.
  • Page 54: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Full Restore – Resets the factory defaults, removes your user account, and ALL downloaded movies (both purchased and rented). NETGEAR recommends that you use the Soft Restore for most purposes. For more information about restoring factory defaults, see “Factory Defaults” on page 4-5.
  • Page 55: Ethernet Lan Connections

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Ethernet LAN Connections The Digital Entertainer Live expects to be connected to a hub, switch, or router using a standard Ethernet cable. To check your Ethernet connection: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the hub or workstation.
  • Page 56: Specifications

    Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications This appendix describes the factory default settings, supported media file formats, and technical specifications for the Digital Entertainer Live. Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Digital Entertainer Live. Table A-1.
  • Page 57: Supported Media File Formats

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Supported Media File Formats A number of media file formats are supported, as shown in the following table: Capability Media File (Profile/ Bit Rate Frame Resolution Formats Level) (max) Rate (max) Trick Mode Comments Fast Forward Fast Rewind 720x576,...
  • Page 58: Technical Specifications

    Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 User Manual Technical Specifications Table A-2. Technical Specifications Feature Description Power adapter Full range PA, 100–240AV input, 12VDC/1A ouput Physical specifications • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.2 x 6.9 x 4.5 in. (30 x 175 144 mm) •...
  • 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 Windows XP and Vista Wireless http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm...

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