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... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000. Trademarks NETGEAR and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein...
... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000. Trademarks NETGEAR and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein...
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Contents Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual About This Manual Audience, Conventions, Formats, and Scope v Version History ...vi Chapter 1 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer HD Important Safeguards and Notices 1-1 What is in the Box ...1-1 Overview of the Digital Entertainer HD Features 1-2 Digital Entertainer HD Front View 1-3 Digital Entertainer HD Rear View 1-4 The NETGEAR Remote Control 1-5 Chapter 2 Basic Setup Connecting the Digital Entertainer HD 2-1 Completing the Basic Setup Option Steps 2-3 Enabling...
Contents Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual About This Manual Audience, Conventions, Formats, and Scope v Version History ...vi Chapter 1 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer HD Important Safeguards and Notices 1-1 What is in the Box ...1-1 Overview of the Digital Entertainer HD Features 1-2 Digital Entertainer HD Front View 1-3 Digital Entertainer HD Rear View 1-4 The NETGEAR Remote Control 1-5 Chapter 2 Basic Setup Connecting the Digital Entertainer HD 2-1 Completing the Basic Setup Option Steps 2-3 Enabling...
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... Example of a Recording Rule Using the EPG 4-18 An Example of a Recording Rule Using the Add an Entry Option 4-20 Viewing the Status of Multiple Digital Entertainer HDs 4-20 Viewing Status ...4-21 iv
... Example of a Recording Rule Using the EPG 4-18 An Example of a Recording Rule Using the Add an Entry Option 4-20 Viewing the Status of Multiple Digital Entertainer HDs 4-20 Viewing Status ...4-21 iv
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.... See Appendix B, "Related Documents". This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided on the NETGEAR website. Warning: Ignoring this type of the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual. About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of note might result in a malfunction...
.... See Appendix B, "Related Documents". This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided on the NETGEAR website. Warning: Ignoring this type of the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual. About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of note might result in a malfunction...
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This manual is a safety warning. Version History Table 1-2. Danger: This is written for the Digital Entertainer HD according to take heed of this notice may result in the initial product release: Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual version history Version 1.0 Publication Date Description January 2007 Original document. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/ EVA8000.asp. Failure to features supported in personal injury or death. vi
This manual is a safety warning. Version History Table 1-2. Danger: This is written for the Digital Entertainer HD according to take heed of this notice may result in the initial product release: Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual version history Version 1.0 Publication Date Description January 2007 Original document. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/ EVA8000.asp. Failure to features supported in personal injury or death. vi
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... in " on certain displays. What is in the Box The Digital Entertainer HD comes with the following components: • Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 • Remote control • CAT5 network cable • Composite RCA-type A/V cable • S-Video cable • IEC power cable • 2 AA batteries • NETGEAR Resource CD • Quick Install Guide • This User Manual...
... in " on certain displays. What is in the Box The Digital Entertainer HD comes with the following components: • Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 • Remote control • CAT5 network cable • Composite RCA-type A/V cable • S-Video cable • IEC power cable • 2 AA batteries • NETGEAR Resource CD • Quick Install Guide • This User Manual...
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... lets you automate tasks. Overview of the Digital Entertainer HD Features You can play media on the Digital Entertainer HD without running media server software on your Digital Entertainer HD. - The Digital Entertainer HD can create "virtual playlists" to access media files stored on non-Windows computers using the native utilities of those systems. The NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows Software This software provides a variety...
... lets you automate tasks. Overview of the Digital Entertainer HD Features You can play media on the Digital Entertainer HD without running media server software on your Digital Entertainer HD. - The Digital Entertainer HD can create "virtual playlists" to access media files stored on non-Windows computers using the native utilities of those systems. The NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows Software This software provides a variety...
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...also play and record television using a TV tuner in any PC on your PC-based TV tuners. Digital Entertainer HD Front View The front view of the of the Digital Entertainer HD is shown below: sensor USB port window jÁÍ?jÁË Ë 7oåå...Figure 1-1 headphone jack 1-3 You can intelligently share resources like your PC. You can have all the Digital Entertainer HDs play the same music simultaneously. • Parental Controls and Monitoring The Digital Entertainer HD can block access to media files based on a "rating" you assign to the files. •...
...also play and record television using a TV tuner in any PC on your PC-based TV tuners. Digital Entertainer HD Front View The front view of the of the Digital Entertainer HD is shown below: sensor USB port window jÁÍ?jÁË Ë 7oåå...Figure 1-1 headphone jack 1-3 You can intelligently share resources like your PC. You can have all the Digital Entertainer HDs play the same music simultaneously. • Parental Controls and Monitoring The Digital Entertainer HD can block access to media files based on a "rating" you assign to the files. •...
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...power LED blinks to its default factory settings. Table 1-1. Power connector SCART port IEC Digital Entertainer HD power cord (included). S/PDIF (audio) coaxial port Sony/Phillips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) cable, also called standard RCA type coaxial cable (not included). wireless...; ]Ë|åy|åy ±0 o SCART optical S-Video audio port HDMI component Ethernet port video with LEDs Figure 1-2 The Digital Entertainer HD is widely used with all cables described in Europe and Australia. 1-4 Composite video and Composite video and stereo audio cables (...
...power LED blinks to its default factory settings. Table 1-1. Power connector SCART port IEC Digital Entertainer HD power cord (included). S/PDIF (audio) coaxial port Sony/Phillips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) cable, also called standard RCA type coaxial cable (not included). wireless...; ]Ë|åy|åy ±0 o SCART optical S-Video audio port HDMI component Ethernet port video with LEDs Figure 1-2 The Digital Entertainer HD is widely used with all cables described in Europe and Australia. 1-4 Composite video and Composite video and stereo audio cables (...
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The NETGEAR Remote Control Use the remote control to the previous screen. Power. Go back to operate the Digital Entertainer HD. Display the Main menu. Rewind to rotate a photo. Component video ports Component video cable (not included). Table 1-2. Home. Pauses/resumes ...use with most televisions in the United States. If your television has an HDMI connector you can only connect this port to connect the Digital Entertainer HD to a wired local area network (LAN). Also resumes normal play from fast wind mode. Rear panel description (continued) Item Compatible ...
The NETGEAR Remote Control Use the remote control to the previous screen. Power. Go back to operate the Digital Entertainer HD. Display the Main menu. Rewind to rotate a photo. Component video ports Component video cable (not included). Table 1-2. Home. Pauses/resumes ...use with most televisions in the United States. If your television has an HDMI connector you can only connect this port to connect the Digital Entertainer HD to a wired local area network (LAN). Also resumes normal play from fast wind mode. Rear panel description (continued) Item Compatible ...
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... port HDMI component video 2-1 Connect the Digital Entertainer HD according to your network using more than one Digital Entertainer HD or working with Macintosh or Linux computers, see "Advanced Setup" on page 6-1. Chapter 2 Basic Setup In the order listed, complete these steps: 1. Use the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows software to enable the Digital Entertainer HD to set up your Digital Entertainer HD: 1. Connect the Digital Entertainer HD. 2.
... port HDMI component video 2-1 Connect the Digital Entertainer HD according to your network using more than one Digital Entertainer HD or working with Macintosh or Linux computers, see "Advanced Setup" on page 6-1. Chapter 2 Basic Setup In the order listed, complete these steps: 1. Use the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows software to enable the Digital Entertainer HD to set up your Digital Entertainer HD: 1. Connect the Digital Entertainer HD. 2.
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...In some modes you may not see a picture, aim the NETGEAR remote control at the Digital Entertainer HD, and push the TV Mode button. • You can take 3 or 4 seconds for your entertainment system and the Digital Entertainer HD. If you do not see a picture after 4 mode ...TV. Note: It can cycle through the TV modes to your Digital Entertainer HD. For example, connect the composite video cables between your network. 3. The Digital Entertainer HD will configure the wireless settings of the Digital Entertainer HD lights up to connect it into the remote control that a TV...
...In some modes you may not see a picture, aim the NETGEAR remote control at the Digital Entertainer HD, and push the TV Mode button. • You can take 3 or 4 seconds for your entertainment system and the Digital Entertainer HD. If you do not see a picture after 4 mode ...TV. Note: It can cycle through the TV modes to your Digital Entertainer HD. For example, connect the composite video cables between your network. 3. The Digital Entertainer HD will configure the wireless settings of the Digital Entertainer HD lights up to connect it into the remote control that a TV...
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...: If an Ethernet LAN connection is running DHCP (the usual case for home networks), the Digital Entertainer HD automatically joins the network. You will enable Digital Entertainer HD to use the "Advanced Setup" on Windows PCs. After the audio welcome message, choose Basic...or Macintosh computers, or have a complex home network, use media files that is not found, Digital Entertainer HD offers several options. - Select Setup Network Connection. 2-3 The Digital Entertainer HD checks for the Basic Setup option: 1. Follow these steps for a network connection. •...
...: If an Ethernet LAN connection is running DHCP (the usual case for home networks), the Digital Entertainer HD automatically joins the network. You will enable Digital Entertainer HD to use the "Advanced Setup" on Windows PCs. After the audio welcome message, choose Basic...or Macintosh computers, or have a complex home network, use media files that is not found, Digital Entertainer HD offers several options. - Select Setup Network Connection. 2-3 The Digital Entertainer HD checks for the Basic Setup option: 1. Follow these steps for a network connection. •...
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...accept the settings. Select your network from the list, enter the required network name (SSID) and security settings as required. - After the Digital Entertainer HD connects to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. 3. Note: A hidden network does not broadcast its SSID, so the SSID is available. •...you are displayed in Chapter 7. Connect to the Internet. A message confirms the Internet connection is blank on where you bought your Digital Entertainer HD, you may have to scroll to see the link to your network. The available networks are finished, and then press OK. ...
...accept the settings. Select your network from the list, enter the required network name (SSID) and security settings as required. - After the Digital Entertainer HD connects to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. 3. Note: A hidden network does not broadcast its SSID, so the SSID is available. •...you are displayed in Chapter 7. Connect to the Internet. A message confirms the Internet connection is blank on where you bought your Digital Entertainer HD, you may have to scroll to see the link to your network. The available networks are finished, and then press OK. ...
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... a USB drive with media on it is much easier to use the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on the NETGEAR CD to do so. Although you can use the Digital Entertainer HD without a network. Install the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software Use the NETGEAR CD to install the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on your Windows-based computer. Test your media...
... a USB drive with media on it is much easier to use the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on the NETGEAR CD to do so. Although you can use the Digital Entertainer HD without a network. Install the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software Use the NETGEAR CD to install the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on your Windows-based computer. Test your media...
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... 2-7 For some firewalls, specific ports must be shared. If prompted by the firewall, select Allow or Unblock to allow the Digital Entertainer HD to combine the data into a media library. Figure 2-4 The wizard displays the screen to the right when it is ready ... files with the Digital Entertainer HD. This will perform a full scan of your network to access these steps: 1. To use , and then click Next. The Digital Entertainer HD can access media files on your computer. The Digital Entertainer HD will allow the access. Give the Digital Entertainer HD Access to Your ...
... 2-7 For some firewalls, specific ports must be shared. If prompted by the firewall, select Allow or Unblock to allow the Digital Entertainer HD to combine the data into a media library. Figure 2-4 The wizard displays the screen to the right when it is ready ... files with the Digital Entertainer HD. This will perform a full scan of your network to access these steps: 1. To use , and then click Next. The Digital Entertainer HD can access media files on your computer. The Digital Entertainer HD will allow the access. Give the Digital Entertainer HD Access to Your ...
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You are finished with the installation and can play media on the media files you have, the initial full scan may take some time to create Photo Thumbnails, and then click Next. 5. Choose whether or not you see a message confirming the configuration is done, go to your Digital Entertainer HD. 2-8 When you want to complete. Note: Depending on your television. 4.
You are finished with the installation and can play media on the media files you have, the initial full scan may take some time to create Photo Thumbnails, and then click Next. 5. Choose whether or not you see a message confirming the configuration is done, go to your Digital Entertainer HD. 2-8 When you want to complete. Note: Depending on your television. 4.
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... news and weather. Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted Now that you want to play. Navigating with your ZIP code. Watch television streamed from a Computer The Digital Entertainer HD lets you must enter your Digital Entertainer HD. Watch YouTube, browse Internet radio stations, remove, or add a station. See "Viewing News and Weather" on a computer to navigate to your Windows...
... news and weather. Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted Now that you want to play. Navigating with your ZIP code. Watch television streamed from a Computer The Digital Entertainer HD lets you must enter your Digital Entertainer HD. Watch YouTube, browse Internet radio stations, remove, or add a station. See "Viewing News and Weather" on a computer to navigate to your Windows...
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... entries that Enter characters into you quickly locate media files. • You can combine categories to the next field or button on what task the Digital Entertainer HD is performing. Move selector one screen. • Go to previous or next field. • Left arrow erases 1 character. • Right arrow goes to narrow your... if video or Go to the previous screen. "Supervisor Function Menu" in Chapter 1. play media. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see "The NETGEAR Remote Control" in Chapter 6.
... entries that Enter characters into you quickly locate media files. • You can combine categories to the next field or button on what task the Digital Entertainer HD is performing. Move selector one screen. • Go to previous or next field. • Left arrow erases 1 character. • Right arrow goes to narrow your... if video or Go to the previous screen. "Supervisor Function Menu" in Chapter 1. play media. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see "The NETGEAR Remote Control" in Chapter 6.
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... Eyes Only. Tip: To enter letters, tap the number button to get the letters that supports HTML 3.2, including browsers on PCs and on the Digital Entertainer's top 500 list, to add RSS news feeds, and to configure complex network settings. 3-3 For example, tap 6 twice to change the size ... the browser interface. You can use the same menus displayed on the remote control to change from a Web Browser You can access the Digital Entertainer HD with any browser that you can use the Page +/button on the television. From a browser, you can enter letters contained in a category called...
... Eyes Only. Tip: To enter letters, tap the number button to get the letters that supports HTML 3.2, including browsers on PCs and on the Digital Entertainer's top 500 list, to add RSS news feeds, and to configure complex network settings. 3-3 For example, tap 6 twice to change the size ... the browser interface. You can use the same menus displayed on the remote control to change from a Web Browser You can access the Digital Entertainer HD with any browser that you can use the Page +/button on the television. From a browser, you can enter letters contained in a category called...