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Page 4 - Customer Support

Publication Version 1.0, May 2006 iv SOFTWARE. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED IN SECTION 6 ABOVE AND SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF SUCH EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OR OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND DAM...

Page 5 - Product and Publication Details

Publication Version 1.0, May 2006 v Product and Publication Details Model Number: EVA700 Publication Date: May 2006 Product Family: media player Product Name: NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700 Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10 126 -01 Publication Versi...

Page 7 - Contents

vii Publication Version 1.0, May 2006 Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ix How to Print the PDF of This Manual ...................................................................................

Page 9 - About This Manual; Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual; Typographical conventions.; Monospace

ix v1.0, May 2006 About This Manual The Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR ® digital entertainer. The information in this manual is intended for readers with basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, F...

Page 10 - How to Print the PDF of This Manual; PDF of This Chapter; Printing the full manual.; Complete PDF Manual

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual x v1.0, May 2006 • Scope. This manual is written for the digital entertainer according to these specifications. Product updates are available on the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/EVA700.asp. How to Print the PDF of This Manual A ...

Page 11 - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual xi v1.0, May 2006 – 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.

Page 13 - Package Contents

1-1 v1.0, May 2006 Chapter 1 Installing Your Digital Entertainer This chapter describes how to install the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700. For information about product features, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Package Contents The product package should contain the following ...

Page 14 - Front Panel

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 1-2 Installing Your Digital Entertainer v1.0, May 2006 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. Rear Panel The rear panel of the digital ent...

Page 15 - Rear Panel Connectors

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Installing Your Digital Entertainer 1-3 v1.0, May 2006 The table below describes the connections on the rear panel when viewed from left to right. Table 1-1. Rear Panel Connectors Connector Description Wireless antennas The digital entertainer includes tw...

Page 16 - Remote Control; The table below describes the remote control buttons.; Remote control buttons

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 1-4 Installing Your Digital Entertainer v1.0, May 2006 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. The table below describes the remote control buttons. Fi...

Page 19 - Connecting the Digital Entertainer; before; Video cable and Audio cable:

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Installing Your Digital Entertainer 1-7 v1.0, May 2006 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 C...

Page 20 - Use the remote control to turn on the television.; Windows XP Computer Without Intel® ViivTM Technology; Installing Software; Power on your computer and log in as needed.

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 1-8 Installing Your Digital Entertainer v1.0, May 2006 3. Connect the digital entertainer power cord and plug it into an outlet. 4. The LED on the front of the digital entertainer lights up to show that it is powered on. 5. Install the two AA batteries in...

Page 21 - The main CD page opens.

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Installing Your Digital Entertainer 1-9 v1.0, May 2006 The main CD page opens. 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. 6. Follow the...

Page 22 - Setting up the Digital Entertainer; Turn on the digital entertainer and turn on the television.

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 1-10 Installing Your Digital Entertainer v1.0, May 2006 7. Make sure that Folder Sharing in Windows Media Connect is selected. Setting up the Digital Entertainer The digital entertainer must be set up to work with your network and with Windows Media Conne...

Page 23 - Updating the Intel® ViivTM Software; The Intel® ViivTM software will periodically change and be

2-1 v1.0, May 2006 Chapter 2 Intel® Viiv™ Technology To use the instructions in this chapter, you must have an Intel® Viiv™ technology-based PC featuring the Intel® Viiv™ logo below. Otherwise, use the instructions in “Windows XP Computer Without Intel® Viiv™ Technology” on page 1-8. Your digital en...

Page 24 - Set up your device on the network with Intel® ViivTM Settings; Select Add a device from the Intel® ViivTM settings screen.

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 2-2 Intel® Viiv™ Technology v1.0, May 2006 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 ...

Page 26 - Wired Ethernet Network Cable Setup; If the Intel® ViivTM software does not find an Intel® ViivTM

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 2-4 Intel® Viiv™ Technology v1.0, May 2006 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 t...

Page 27 - If the timer expires before you enter the temporary passcode,

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Intel® Viiv™ Technology 2-5 v1.0, May 2006 2. When you see this screen, go to your device. 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...

Page 28 - Completing the Setup

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 2-6 Intel® Viiv™ Technology v1.0, May 2006 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. Select next. Figure 2-...

Page 29 - network. Select next to begin building your media library.

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Intel® Viiv™ Technology 2-7 v1.0, May 2006 2. Select media device, and then next. 3. When you see this screen, your device has been successfully added to the network. Select next to begin building your media library. Figure 2-9 Figure 2-10

Page 30 - Setting up the Intel® ViivTM Media Library; brought to this screen automatically.

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 2-8 Intel® Viiv™ Technology v1.0, May 2006 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. Otherwise, go to “Navigating to the Intel® Viiv™ sett...

Page 31 - Intel® ViivTM Media Library.

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Intel® Viiv™ Technology 2-9 v1.0, May 2006 3. Select Standard setup. 4. When you see this screen, you have successfully completed the setup of your Intel® Viiv™ Media Library. Select finish. Congratulations! Your device is set up! Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14

Page 32 - Intel® ViivTM technology verified routers have this logo on them:

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 2-10 Intel® Viiv™ Technology v1.0, May 2006 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: 1. Refer to the instructions in the Chapter 4, “Media...

Page 36 - Navigating to the Intel® ViivTM settings screen

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 2-14 Intel® Viiv™ Technology v1.0, May 2006 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 Mor...

Page 39 - Chapter 3; Media Files and Formats; Table 3-1. Compatible Video and Audio Formats

3-1 v1.0, May 2006 Chapter 3 Videos, Pictures, and Music Media Files and Formats To play media, the digital entertainer must be connected to the network, and the media server software must be running. The media files can be stored on any computer on the network, or on a CD in the computer’s CD drive...

Page 40 - Watching Videos

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 3-2 Videos, Pictures, and Music v1.0, May 2006 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 step...

Page 41 - Playing Music; Repeat

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Videos, Pictures, and Music 3-3 v1.0, May 2006 • Folders. Show photographs by folder. 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 netwo...

Page 42 - Display music playlists.; Playing Music from the Internet; To play an Internet Radio station:

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 3-4 Videos, Pictures, and Music v1.0, May 2006 • 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 I...

Page 43 - For Intel® ViivTM technology, see Chapter 2, “Intel® ViivTM Technology”.; Windows Media Connect Software; Allow the media player to have access to your media files.

4-1 v1.0, May 2006 Chapter 4 Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings This chapter describes how to adjust settings for your media library and the digital entertainer. • For Intel® Viiv™ technology, see Chapter 2, “Intel® Viiv™ Technology”. • For Windows Media Connect software, see “Windows Me...

Page 44 - Media Player Setup Menu

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 4-2 Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings v1.0, May 2006 By default, Windows Media Connect is set to share the folders My Music and My Pictures. If there is a My Video folder it is also shared. 3. Select “Make this content available to all device...

Page 45 - Advanced; Restore Factory Settings.

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings 4-3 v1.0, May 2006 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. ...

Page 46 - IP Config; To view or change the IP Configuration, follow these steps:

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 4-4 Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings v1.0, May 2006 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...

Page 47 - Select the onscreen Save button to save your settings.; IP Addresses and Network Connections; WiFi Setup; choose the one that you want.

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings 4-5 v1.0, May 2006 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 enter...

Page 48 - Wireless Networks; Changing the Wireless Network Configuration

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 4-6 Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings v1.0, May 2006 • 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. • Ke...

Page 49 - Firmware

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings 4-7 v1.0, May 2006 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 ...

Page 50 - Check for firmware update.; The digital entertainer checks via the; Restoring Factory Settings; is automatically selected.

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 4-8 Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings v1.0, May 2006 • 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 rec...

Page 51 - No Television Display or Poor Display; This cable is not included in the package. If your television uses; Component Progressive and Component Interlaced:; The digital

5-1 v1.0, May 2006 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your digital entertainer. No Television Display or Poor Display You can choose S-Video, SCART, Component Progressive, or Component Interlaced. • S-Video: This cable is not included in the package. If yo...

Page 52 - Connecting to the Digital Entertainer

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 5-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, May 2006 Connecting to the Digital Entertainer Here are some tips for correcting simple problems that may prevent you from connecting to the digital entertainer. Problem Recommended Action The digital entertainer does not respond...

Page 53 - Windows Media Connect Firewall Conflict; For other firewalls, you might need to open the following ports:; Physical Connectivity; Ethernet Link

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Troubleshooting 5-3 v1.0, May 2006 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 f...

Page 54 - Wireless Link; IP Address; “WiFi Setup” on page 4-5

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 5-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, May 2006 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 t...

Page 55 - Connecting to a Server; Verify that the Media Server software was installed on your PC.; Using Ping; From the Windows toolbar, click on the Start button and select Run.; If the path is working, you see this message:

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Troubleshooting 5-5 v1.0, May 2006 • 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 c...

Page 56 - Playing Media

Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 5-6 Troubleshooting v1.0, May 2006 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 Mic...

Page 57 - Technical Specifications

A-1 v1.0, May 2006 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix describes the dtechnical specifications for the digital entertainer. Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP Power Adapter North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input Uni...