Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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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: 202-10126-01 Publication Version Number 1.0 v Publication Version 1.
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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 .............................................................
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 .........................................
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, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following sections. • • Typographical conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the digital entertainer according to these specifications. Product version NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700 Manual publication date May 2006 Product updates are available on the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/EVA700.asp.
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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 items: • NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700. • Remote control (2AA batteries included). • Power cable, localized to country of sale. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • Composite Video cable and Audio cable.
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. ~Í?Ë ÖaË7ÄÖ?Ë ÍjÁÍ?jÁË 7 Èåå USB port Power LED headphones Figure 1-1 Rear Panel The rear panel of the digital entertainer is shown in the following illustration: Composite Video Stereo Audio S/PDIF wireless antenna .
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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 two wireless antennas. SCART This cable is widely used in Europe and Australia. Though this cable is not included in the package, the digital entertainer is compatible with this cable.
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. Remote control buttons Button Description Power. Turn the digital entertainer off and on. Back. Go back to the previous screen. Navigation. Use these buttons to navigate the menu selections.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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. Go to the previous item on a list. Fast forward. Advance toward the end of the media that is currently playing. Next. Go to the next item on a list. Select and Play.
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. 0-9 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. Caps Lock Caps Lock. Toggle Caps Lock on or off. TV Mode TV Output Mode.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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. See Chapter 2, “Intel® Viiv™ Technology”.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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 into the remote control that shipped with the product. 6. Use the remote control to turn on the television. 7.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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 1-9 v1.
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 Pictures folders (and My Video, if present). You can click Sharing in Windows Media Connect to add or remove shared folders. For more information, see the Windows Media Connect help. Setting up the Digital Entertainer The digital entertainer must be set up to work with your network and with Windows Media Connect.
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. Figure 2-1 Your digital entertainer has been designed to work with Intel Viiv technologybased PCs, to help you add this device to your network and enjoy content from your PC.
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® Viiv™ settings screen” on page 2-14 to learn how you can navigate to this screen.) Select Add a device from the Intel® Viiv™ settings screen. Note: Set up a network is the option that is highlighted when you first enter this screen.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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” on page 2-4. Figure 2-4 Intel® Viiv™ Technology 2-3 v1.
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. Then, power on the digital entertainer. 3. Go back to your PC. Select next. Figure 2-5 4. Skip to “Completing the Setup” on page 2-6. Wireless Setup 1. Select wirelessly, then next.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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® Viiv™ technology setup option. Select yes. 5.
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. Select next. Figure 2-8 2-6 Intel® Viiv™ Technology v1.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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 2-7 v1.
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. Select next. 2. Read conditions, select agree to continue. Figure 2-12 2-8 Intel® Viiv™ Technology v1.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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 2-9 v1.
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” to add your digital entertainer to the network if you do NOT have an Intel® Viiv™ technology verified router. 2. Select View Network Map from the Intel® Viiv™ settings screen on your PC.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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 2-11 v1.
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 Intel® Viiv™ Technology v1.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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. Figure 2-22 9. Select Update Media Library. Go to Section 3 to build your media library. Intel® Viiv™ Technology 2-13 v1.
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. or Figure 2-23 Intel® Viiv™ settings screen menu selections menu selections Figure 2-24 2-14 Intel® Viiv™ Technology v1.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual set up a network Guides you through setting up your Intel Viiv technology-based home network1. This menu selection is used when you initially set up your home network1. view network map Displays a graphical view of your home network1 including the Internet 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.
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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. The media player locates the media in your library folders. Table 3-1. Compatible Video and Audio Formats Compatible File Formats Video Formats • MPEG-1 VCD format (1.
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. Turn on the television and the digital entertainer. 2. Aim the remote control at the media player and select Video Clips from the main menu displayed on the television. 3. On the Video Clip menu are the following options: • Actor.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual • Folders. Show photographs by folder. Note: The digital entertainer automatically displays one photo after the other. To adjust the length of time each picture is shown for a Slideshow, see “Advanced” on page 4-3. 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.
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. From the main menu, select Server Selection. 2. Select Live Internet Radio. 3. Select the Internet radio station that you want. 4. Scroll and select the tracks that you want to play. 3-4 Videos, Pictures, and Music v1.
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 Media Connect Software” on page 4-1. • For the digital entertainer, use the digital entertainer setup menu. See “Media Player Setup Menu” on page 4-2.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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. Note: To stop sharing for a folder, remove it from the list of shared folders. 3. Select “Make this content available to all devices.” For information about the Windows Media Connect Devices and Settings features, see the Windows Media Connect online help.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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. • Encoding Language. The character set used by subtitle files. • Subtitle Language. Some video files have subtitle tracks in different languages. This selects which one is used by default. • Slide Show Timer.
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. To view or change the IP Configuration, follow these steps: 1. Press Menu on the remote control.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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. 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.
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. For wireless networks with WEP, a security key is used. 4. Select Save to save your settings, or Cancel to discard your changes. Wireless Networks Warning: For video streaming, a wired connection between the computer and the digital entertainer is recommended.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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. 4. Select your wireless network. 5.
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. • Roll back firmware. Change the firmware to an earlier version. The digital entertainer checks via the Internet and displays a list. Scroll through the list and select the firmware version that you want. 4.
Chapter 5 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 television, you may not be able to see the menus on the television. To fix this problem, push TV Mode on the remote control. You can cycle through each of the possible TV modes to find and select the correct one. You can choose S-Video, SCART, Component Progressive, or Component Interlaced.
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 Recommended Action The digital entertainer does not respond to the remote control. Check the LED on the front panel of the digital entertainer to make sure the power is on. Make sure the television is turned on. The LED on the remote control should flash when you push a button.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 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.
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: • Your wireless AP (access point) may be too far from the digital entertainer. It may be necessary to move either the AP or the digital entertainer so that they are closer together.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual • 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. • If the network connection fails, the digital entertainer will time out. Reboot the unit.
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. • Verify that the file is not corrupt by double-clicking it in the Media Files tab on the Media Server. 5-6 Troubleshooting v1.
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 United Kingdom, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input Japan: 100V, 50/60 Hz, input Maximum input current NA: 0.4A, UK, AU: 0.2A, EU: 0.2A, JP: 0.4A Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Wireless Radio Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2.4-2.5Ghz Data Encoding: 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node. Typically 30-70 nodes. Operating Frequency Ranges: 2.412~2.462 GHz (US) 2.457~2.462 GHz (Spain) 2.412~2.
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 TCP/IP Addressing: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
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