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Contents Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ...................................................................................vii Version History ................................................................................................................viii Chapter 1 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer Elite Important Safeguards and Notices .................................................................................
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Chapter 4 Listening and Viewing Listening to Music ...........................................................................................................4-1 Using the Remote Control When Music Is Playing ..................................................4-2 Listening to Protected Music ....................................................................................4-3 Viewing Photos ..................................................................
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Optimizing Media File Performance .......................................................................5-10 Tips for Streaming Video ........................................................................................ 5-11 Taking Precautions ....................................................................................................... 5-11 Access and Network Security ............................................................................
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual IP Address ................................................................................................................7-9 Connecting to a Server ............................................................................................7-9 Unlocking the Disk Drive Tray ...................................................................................... 7-11 Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications Default Settings ..............
About This Manual The NETGEAR® Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Digital Entertainer Elite for the models EVA9000 and EVA9150. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical Conventions.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 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 Elite according to these specifications: Product Version Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/9150 Manual Publication Date March 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.
Chapter 1 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer Elite Important Safeguards and Notices 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 userserviceable parts inside. This device should be used only indoors in wellventilated areas.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Overview of the Digital Entertainer Elite You can play media on the Digital Entertainer Elite without running media server software on your computer. The Digital Entertainer Elite can work with Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems and various handheld computers. You can work with a wide variety of digital storage formats and systems.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual – Configuration Assistant. This application helps configure Macintosh computers to share media, automatically set firewall settings, and verify communications between your computer and the Digital Entertainer Elite. – Status Check. This application displays the status of your NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Elite. (Not yet available.) – Remote Control. This application allows you to control your NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Elite from your computer.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Digital Entertainer Elite Front View The front view of the of the Digital Entertainer Elite is shown in the following figure: USB port Power button Internal Disk Drive (Optional) Sensor window Figure 1-1 A pre-installed hard disk comes with the EVA9150. For the EVA9150, you can install a different hard disk than the one that comes pre-installed, if you prefer. For the EVA9000, you can install a hard disk into the disk tray.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Digital Entertainer Elite Rear View The rear view of the Digital Entertainer Elite is shown in the following figure: Wireless antenna (internal) Component video Fan Optical audio port S/PDIF coaxial (audio) USB port Reset Stereo S-Video audio SCART HDMI Wireless antenna (internal) Power connector On/Off Composite Ethernet port video with LEDs Figure 1-2 The Digital Entertainer Elite is compatible with all cables described in the following table
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 1-1. Rear Panel Description (continued) Item Compatible Equipment and Cables USB v2.0 port USB mass storage devices such as hard drives, media players (including Windows- or Mac-formatted Apple iPods), and flash memory devices. 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port with LEDs Cat 5 network cable (included in the package) that you can use with this port to connect the Digital Entertainer Elite to a wired local area network (LAN).
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 1-2. Remote Control Buttons Button Description Power. Turn the device on and off. Back. Go back to the previous screen. Navigation. Navigate the menu selections. Home. Display the main menu. DE. Set the device mode to control the Digital Entertainer Elite. TV. Set the device mode to control another home entertainment device, such as a TV, that has been programmed on the remote. DVD.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 1-2. Remote Control Buttons (continued) Button Description Information. Display media information. Volume. Increase or decrease volume. Page up and Page down. This button is also used for the following: • Scroll up or down. • Zoom videos and photos. • Change channels when the remote is programmed for another device, such as a TV (see the Universal Remote User Manual for more information). Mute. Mute or unmute the sound. Music.
Chapter 2 Basic Setup In the order listed, complete these three steps to set up your Digital Entertainer Elite: 1. Connect the Digital Entertainer Elite. 2. Connect to your network using the Digital Entertainer Elite Basic Setup option. 3. Use the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows software to enable the Digital Entertainer Elite to access your media library.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual If you use a digital audio/visual (A/V) receiver, NETGEAR recommends that you use an S/PDIF coaxial or an optical cable to connect it. The quality of the picture display is related to the video format you use. If your television supports multiple formats, choose the format that provides the best picture quality. HDMI offers the best picture quality video. Component video provides the next best quality, followed by SCART, S-Video, and composite video. 2.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • You might be able to enhance the picture quality by selecting from additional highdefinition video modes in the advanced settings. 8. When prompted, select a language, and press 9. When you hear the audio welcome tune, press OK. OK. If you do not hear the audio welcome message, check your volume settings and the connections to the Digital Entertainer Elite. You will now use the Basic Setup option to finish setting up your Digital Entertainer Elite.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Wait for the Digital Entertainer Elite to connect to the wireless network. If the connection is successful, information about the network settings is displayed. Press OK to accept the settings. Tip: If the Digital Entertainer Elite does not connect to your wireless network, the options screen is displayed. Check to make sure that the wireless settings for the Digital Entertainer Elite match the wireless network exactly, and then try again.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Enabling Access to Your Media Library For the Digital Entertainer Elite to access your media files, you must share the media folders on your computers. Although you can manually use the Windows Sharing and Security option to share media folders, it is much easier to use the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on the NETGEAR Resource CD to do so.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 5. Follow the Setup Wizard steps to accept the license and install the software. 6. When the Setup Wizard finishes, click Configure to use the Configuration Wizard. Figure 2-3 Giving the Digital Entertainer Elite Access to Your Media Library Use the Configuration Wizard to share media files with the Digital Entertainer Elite. The Digital Entertainer Elite can access media files in more than one location at the same time.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Figure 2-4 2. Browse and select the folders that you want to use, and then click Next. The next screen displays when the wizard is ready to configure your Digital Entertainer Elite. Figure 2-5 Note: If the wizard is unable to connect to your Digital Entertainer Elite, disable any third-party firewall or security software such as those from Symantec or McAfee. For more information, see “Firewall Port Settings” on page 7-2. 3.
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Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted Now that the basic setup is complete, use the topics in this chapter to guide you through getting acquainted with your Digital Entertainer Elite. Navigating with the Remote Control or from a Computer The Digital Entertainer Elite lets you use either the remote control or a Web browser on a computer to navigate to your shared media files and select the ones that you want to play. Navigating with the Remote Control To go to the main menu, press Home on the remote control.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • PC Access. Access your PC remotely to check e-mail or browse the web from your TV. Tip: Do not use the PC Access feature to stream Internet video while browsing the Internet. This feature is intended for lower bandwidth tasks such as Web browsing and email. • More. View or work with system functions. See “Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions” on page 6-1.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Tips When Using the Remote Control Here are some tips to help you quickly locate media files. • You can combine categories to narrow your search. For example, you can browse by genre and then by rating to get to R-rated action movies. • Some audio or video files might be stored without information in some fields, such as album or genre. If this is the case, these tracks are listed in a category called Unknown. You can use the Tag Tool to fix these.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Using the Browser Interface The browser interface screen is shown in the following figure: Shuttle control buttons Open remote control screen Navigation links Shortcut buttons Select a room to control Figure 3-1 To access the browser interface, do one of the following: • Right-click the Digital Entertainer for Windows task bar icon, and select the room name of the Digital Entertainer Elite that you want to access.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Playing Media from the Browser Interface To start playing something, click a menu entry. For example, click Music to browse to the music you want to play, and then select a song. When media playback starts, the browser opens the remote control screen shown in the following figure. Figure 3-2 Note: You can also click the Remote Control icon in the PC Browser Interface to open the remote control screen.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Using Protected Media Files You can play most media files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) on a Digital Entertainer Elite by selecting the Enable UPnP Media Sharing in the Configuration Wizard.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual The Configuration Wizard makes setting up Windows Media Sharing easy. Once you’ve installed Windows Media Player 11, use the Configuration Wizard to share your protected media with the Digital Entertainer Elite. Windows Media Player Version 11 can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/11/default.aspx.
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Chapter 4 Listening and Viewing Your Digital Entertainer Elite can play a wide variety of digital media. Listening to Music The Digital Entertainer Elite provides easy access to the music files on an optional internal hard disk, on your computer hard disks, on external hard drives connected to a computer or to the Digital Entertainer Elite, or on other storage devices on the network. To access music files, you need the following: • The Digital Entertainer Elite.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Playlists. Select and play a playlist. Note: Playlists should include only songs on the same server as the playlist itself, or the songs might not be identified correctly. • Internet Radio. Browse Internet radio stations, or remove or add a station. See “Playing Internet Media” on page 4-13. 2. Select the music that you want to play. Tip: The Repeat button on the remote lets you repeat a selection.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 4-1. Remote Control When Music Is Playing Button or 9 or 7 When Music Is Playing When Music Is Paused Resume playback. Resume playback. Fast-forward. Not available. • Go to the next track. • Press 9 to skip to the next item playing in a second session. • For example, if you start music first and then photos, skips to the next song, while 9 skips to the next picture. Go to the next track and start playing.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Music files that are protected through Digital Rights Management. It is best if these protected files are stored in a single location on your network. The protected music files must be in a shared folder to play on the Digital Entertainer Elite. For information about how to add folders containing shared music, see “Enabling Access to Your Media Library” on page 2-5.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Thumbnail mode. View thumbnails of several photos at a time, so you can scroll easily. In thumbnail mode, you can use Page Up and Down to change the number of thumbnails displayed. Tip: To play music while watching a photo slideshow, press Music, and start playing a song or playlist. While the music is playing, press Home, and then select the photos that you want to view with the music in the background.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 4-2. Using the Remote Control to View Photos (continued) Button Action When Viewing Photos The Rotate button rotates a photo. For faster results, switch to thumbnail view by pressing OK; rotate the thumbnail; switch back to full photo view. Go back to the last browser menu. Jump to the music browser. Jump to the video browser. Jump to the photo browser.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • • To change the aspect ratio of the video to match your television screen, press the Zoom button on the remote control. To display information about the video, press the i button on the remote control. This option is available only when a video is playing. Tip: Play plays the selected item, and then plays the rest of the items in the order shown on the screen.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Tip: When playing back DVD videos without integrated menus (Main Movie only), you can also use the onscreen DVD menu to turn subtitles on or off, change subtitle text, color and background, or to change the active audio track, for DVDs that contain more than one soundtrack. 1. To access the DVD screen, press Menu on the remote control, and then press arrow to select a topic. 2. Press OK to open the screen, and then press 3.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 2. If you want to play the media on your USB device, press Music, Video, or Pics on the remote control, and then select the media files. Note: When browsing media files on an iPod, note that iTunes uses an unusual filenaming convention to store music files on the iPod. The Digital Entertainer Elite can display only the folder names as they are saved on the iPod. You can find the files by using other criteria, such as artist or genre.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 1. Power off the Digital Entertainer Elite using the on/off switch on the back of the unit. 2. Remove the disk tray as shown in the following figure. Figure 4-2 a. Swing open the front cover. b. Press to release the latch. c. Pull out the tray. 3. For the EVA9150 only, remove the pre-installed hard disk from the tray. a. Loosen and remove the four screws that secure the hard disk. b.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 5. Insert the hard drive into the tray. Position the drive with the bottom facing out from the tray, and the connectors facing away. Tip: If you set the tray lock, insert a push-pin or a paper clip into the round button to release the latch and open the tray (see “Unlocking the Disk Drive Tray” on page 7-11). 6. Use the four screws provided with the unit to secure the drive to the tray. Figure 4-4 7.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Setting Up the Internal Disk Drive Warning: This step is necessary only when a hard disk is first inserted into the Digital Entertainer Elite. Formatting a disk erases all existing data. Back up any existing data before you begin, if necessary. 1. If you install a drive that is not in the EVA9000 or EVA9150 format, you are prompted to format the drive. Select Yes to format the disk, and continue to step 2.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 4. On your PC, the EVA9000 or EVA9150 hard drive is listed with the networked devices: • On a Windows PC, go to Windows Network Neighborhood (Vista) or My Network Places (XP), and open “media on EVA model name” (which will be either EVA9000 or EVA9150). • On a Mac, go to Go > Network > EVA model name > Media It might take a few minutes for the EVA9000 or EVA9150 drive to appear on your network.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Internet Channels. Use the Internet channels option to access RSS multimedia feeds, including Internet podcasts. For more information, see “Internet Channels” on page 4-17. • Flickr Photos. The Flickr browser loads 500 photos at a time. You can browse the photos that have been loaded, or load more photos. When browsing, you can press Play to start a slideshow from the selected photo onward, or press OK to view a single photo full screen.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 3. Select the item you want to view, and press OK. Or, press Play to play the currently seclected video and queue the subsequent videos in the list. The Digital Entertainer Elite begins playing the YouTube item. Note: Press the Menu button to view the video in full screen. You can also use the Zoom button to improve the picture quality when viewing YouTube content.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 4-4. Using the Remote Control When YouTube Is Playing (continued) Button When Playing When Paused During Fast Forward or Rewind Zoom the video in or out. Press Home twice to restore the original size. Zoom the video in or out. Press Home twice to restore the original size. Zoom the video in or out. Press Home twice to restore the original size. Go back to the last YouTube browser screen. Go back to the last YouTube browser screen.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual When you have finished playing the item, you can save this station in your favorites list for easy access in the future. Tip: You can use the browser interface from the PC to add stations to the favorites list. Using the Remote Control When Playing Internet Radio Only the Stop button is available when Internet radio is playing. Press the Stop button to stop playing the Internet radio.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Combining Different Media Sources You can play both photos and audio media at the same time. For example, you can view a slideshow and play music. • Start viewing photos, and then start the audio. • You can start the audio first if you prefer. Navigation commands from the remote control go to the media that you started last. The other buttons control the first media.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Viewing Status You can view the status of what is playing in each room. Click screen opens. and select Status. The Status Figure 4-6 The Status screen includes these buttons: • Power Off. Stop media. This does not turn off the Digital Entertainer Elite. • Message. Send a message for the Digital Entertainer Elite to display on the television screen. • Follow To. Have media that is playing follow you to another Digital Entertainer Elite. • Lock.
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Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Experience The topics in this chapter will help you fine-tune your experience with the Digital Entertainer Elite the following areas: • Improving media library search results using tags and media art. • Optimizing network performance to ensure that you get the best entertainment experience possible with your equipment. • Taking precautions so that information such as personal photos sent over a wireless connection are not subject to snooping.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual To use the Tag Tool: 1. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows > Tag Tool. The Tag Tool screen opens, as shown in the following figure. Search pane Hide or view the search pane Preview window Figure 5-1 2. Locate the file that you want. • File menu. You can select File > Open to open a file. • Browse. Select Browse to view the files within a folder, and then select the file that you want.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual To capture a video frame: 1. Click Play in the Preview window. Figure 5-2 2. When you find a frame that you like, click Capture. The frame is captured into the Preview image. Adding High-Resolution Album or Cover Art You can add high-resolution album or cover art to a media file. To add high-resolution art: 1. In the Tag Tool screen, click Search Amazon to locate the art. For even higher-resolution images, click See larger image. 2.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Adding Album Art to All the Songs in an Album If you want to tag all the songs in an album with the same cover art, the songs must be in the same folder. To add album art to all songs on an album: 1. Place all the songs from the album in a single folder. 2. Select any one of the songs from the album in the Tag Tool list box. 3. Click Search Amazon, and copy and paste the album art into the Tag Tool Picture area. 4. Select the Use folder.jpg check box.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 2. Select the script type (command, video, or audio). Figure 5-5 3. Click New to add an action from the list. Figure 5-6 4. Select the options for the script action, if prompted, and then click Next. 5. Add additional actions, if necessary. Understanding Home Networking In recent years, home networks have become common. More and more, they include a variety of technologies that work together in ways that are not always obvious.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Broadband Internet Your Internet connection speed is determined by your Internet Service Provider, as well as the connection speed of the sites to which you connect, and general Internet traffic. ADSL and cable modem connections are asymmetrical, meaning they have a lower data rate to the Internet (upstream) than from the Internet (downstream).
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Assessing Your Speed Requirements Because your Internet connection is likely to operate at a much lower speed than your local network, faster local networking technologies might not improve your Internet experience. However, many emerging home applications require high data rates. For example: • Streaming HD video requires 10 to 30 Mbps per stream.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual The following list describes how to optimize wireless router performance. • Identify critical wireless links. If your network has several wireless devices, decide which wireless devices need the highest data rate, and locate the router near them. Many wireless products have automatic data-rate fallback, which allows increased distances without a loss of connectivity. This also means that devices that are farther away might be slower.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth As your network grows, it might consist of several segments of different networking technologies, each providing different throughput. In planning your network, you should first consider which devices will have the heaviest traffic flow between them.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual located. Although any of the links in this example would be sufficient for high-traffic applications such as streaming HD video, the use of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would create a significant bottleneck. Optimizing Media File Performance Video playback can be resource intensive. To avoid pauses in video viewing, select hard disk drives and network equipment designed to handle large files quickly.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual – If any 802.11b devices are powered on in an 802.11g network, they can cause the entire network to slow to 802.11b speeds. Tips for Streaming Video Use these tips for the best performance with streaming video or during file transfers to the Digital Entertainer Elite. • Use a wired LAN connection to stream HD video. • For streaming video, use no more than one wireless link.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual When sharing media use the following precautions: • Share only the folders containing media files. Do not share your main hard drive or any folder containing programs or personal data. • Share media folders on a read-only basis (do not allow others to write to the folders.) unless recording to the folders. • For maximum security, consider a storage device, attached to a network, dedicated to entertainment and media.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual b. Enter the new password, and press OK. Note: Be sure you pick a password that is easy to remember, or store it in a safe place. 3. Select More > Supervisor functions > Advanced Settings > Parental controls and security > Parental control. 4. Select the standard entertainment industry ratings such as G, PG, NR, and so on.
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Chapter 6 Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions Use the custom setup options to manually set up your Digital Entertainer Elite. Use the screens you access by selecting More > Supervisor functions to perform housekeeping tasks, run media library scans, and view system information. You can also use your Digital Entertainer Elite to access the desktop of a PC on your network.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Supervisor Functions Menu Screen To go to the Supervisor Functions screen, press Home, and select More > Supervisor functions. The Supervisor Functions menu screen offers these options: • Setup wizard. Enter or change the settings for the Digital Entertainer Elite. • Advanced settings. See “Advanced Settings” on page 6-3. • Full scan for media files. Rebuild the media library. This replaces current media files and adds newfound media files.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Hard Drive Tools If an internal disk drive is installed, use the Hard Drive Tools screen to format the drive or verify the health of the drive. You can also manually copy individual files to the drive. To access these options, press Tools. Home, and select More > Supervisor functions > Hard Drive • Manage data on disk. Copies a single media file or a complete folder from another source drive, such as a PC or USB drive, to the internal hard drive.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Aspect ratio. When set to Normal, the aspect ratio defaults to the same setting as the content you are viewing. • Smooth scroll. This setting affects the appearance of the Digital Entertainer Elite menus. • Brightness, Contrast, Hue. Although you can adjust these settings on the Digital Entertainer Elite, it is best to leave them at the default settings of 50, and adjust the features on your TV. • Screen saver.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Volume level lock. The default value, not fixed, allows you to control the volume using the Volme Up/Down buttons. Other values let the Digital Entertainer Elite set the audio level. When the volume is fixed, the volume keys on the Digital Entertainer Elite remote do not operate. This is useful if you use the volume control of your home theater system and want the Digital Entertainer Elite to always use the same volume level. • Slideshow transition.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Clear buffer history. Clears the data stored in the video buffer. This option is available only if a hard drive is installed. See also “Hard Drive Tools” on page 6-3. Network Connection To go to the Network connection screen, press Home, and select More > Supervisor functions > Advanced Settings > Network connection. You can select from three types of network connections to your Digital Entertainer Elite: • Wired.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • YouTube direct playback. Enables or Disables higher quality video directly from YouTube without using a Windows PC. Since some YouTube clips are not available using this method, error messages may appear. • Disable UPnP setting. Use this to disable UPnP support in the event you are experiencing compatibility problems with UPnP devices or servers on your network. • Restore factory defaults.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Load library. Load the media library. • Save library. Save the media library to a new location, either on your network or on an external device. This creates a backup library. • Auto load on power-up. If this option is on, the Digital Entertainer Elite loads the backup library following a power failure. • Auto save after scan. Immediately after new files are scanned, the backup library is updated to the version on the Digital Entertainer Elite.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Hot key binding. You can set up the number keys on the remote control as hot keys to perform specific tasks. For example, you could press a number button when the TV is off to play music without using the onscreen menus. See “Supervisor Functions Menu Screen” on page 6-2. • Supervisor Functions. See “Supervisor Functions Menu Screen” on page 6-2.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 2. Select the Allow remote access to this PC check box. Allow remote access to this PC Figure 6-1 3. To access your PC functions, press Home, and select More > PC access, and select your PC from the list in the Access PC screen. 4. When the desktop for your PC appears on the TV, use the remote control to access the PC from your Digital Entertainer Elite. Table 6-1.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 6-1. Remote Control PC Access Is Enabled (continued) Button Action Tab Next (Alt+Right Arrow) Left mouse-click + Zooms in - Zooms out Toggle Alt key. Changes the Alt key status from pressed to not pressed and back. Use this to access an application menu. 0–9 Use numbers to enter letters. Toggle keyboard. Press Caps Lock to display or hide the onscreen keyboard. Select program. Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions v1.
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Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Resetting to Factory Defaults There are 3 ways to restore factory defaults: • You can use the menus to reset to factory defaults. Press Home, and select More > Supervisor functions > Advanced Settings > Restore factory defaults. • You can use the Reset button on the rear panel of the Digital Entertainer Elite to reset to factory defaults. While the Menu is active (you are not playing video), use a pen or paperclip to tap the Reset button 3 times.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • If the firmware file is located on a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port of your Digital Entertainer Elite, and select Specify a location. Uncompress the file .zip file, if necessary. The .img firmware file must be on the top level (root) of the device. If more than one file is on the device, you are prompted to select a file. • When the update is complete, the Digital Entertainer Elite restarts.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual If you are using the UPNP Framework under Windows XP, configure your desktop firewall to allow port 1900 UDP and 2869 TCP. For more information see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/ 886257/. Accessing Your Digital Media The following sections provide some suggestions for accessing digital media with Windows, Macintosh OSX, and Linux.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Error Messages The following table describes error messages and recommended actions when they occur. Table 7-1. Error Messages Message Description and Action Please configure the program guide location. You need to enter your zip code to receive local news and weather. Network Performance Insufficient. The network throughput is not high enough to handle the file type specified, such as playing high-definition video over a wireless network.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 7-1. Error Messages (continued) Message Description and Action Error loading picture. Photo does not exist. The file cannot be opened or might no longer be available. • Check the network connection. • Verify the existence of the file. • Check the access permissions on the file and folder. Error loading picture. Photo is too large or has encoding errors. The dimensions of the photo are too large for it to be loaded, or the file is invalid.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems that might prevent you from connecting to the Digital Entertainer Elite. Table 7-2. Connecting to the Digital Entertainer Elite Problem Solution I turned on my Digital Entertainer Elite for the first time, but I do not see anything on the screen. • Check all cables to make sure that they are connected correctly, and be sure that you are using the correct input on your TV.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Table 7-2. Connecting to the Digital Entertainer Elite (continued) Problem Solution Some files, songs, or videos are not showing up even though others are. Check the file permissions for those items, and make sure that they have read access allowed for everyone. The server cannot be found in a Windows domain. If the PC where the Digital Entertainer for Windows software is running is a member of a Windows domain: 1.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • Move the Digital Entertainer Elite closer to the wireless access point or router. See “Wireless Range and Interference” on page 7-8. • If there is more than one network in your area, then you must know the network name. The network name is also called the service set identifier (SSID). • If your access point or router does not broadcast its SSID, then it is a hidden network, and the Digital Entertainer Elite cannot detect it.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual • NETGEAR recommends using a wireless 802.11 n router with 5GHz capability such as WNDR3300. For best results, do the following: • Use a separate SSID for the 5GHz band. • Set the Digital Entertainer Elite to use the 5GHz SSID. • Run the “Network Test” and make sure the Digital Entertainer software is running on a PC. Try to reposition the router and the Digital Entertainer Elite to maximize throughput to the PC.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual For example, you could use a subnet with IP addresses in the range of 192.168.0.x for both the Digital Entertainer Elite and the PC, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. For Windows PCs, run the Configuration Wizard to verify that the Digital Entertainer Elite and the computer can communicate. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows > Configuration Wizard. 3.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Unlocking the Disk Drive Tray If you set the tray lock before installing a new disk drive, you must unlock the tray before removing the drive. Insert a push-pin or a paper clip into the center of the release button to unlock the latch and open the tray (see below). Figure 7-2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-11 v1.
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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 Elite. Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your Digital Entertainer Elite. Table A-1.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Supported Media File Formats A number of file formats are supported for live streaming. Formats are added regularly. To see the most current list, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/eva.asp and select the EVA9000 or the EVA9150; then access the Media formats link for file formats supported by your model. Technical Specifications Table A-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 Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.
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Index A Digital 2-5 accessing enabling for media library 2-5, 2-6 Internet Channels 4-17 media 7-3 network security 5-11 Digital Entertainer box checklist 1-1 PC Access 6-9 using multiple 3-7, 4-18 Digital Entertainer for Windows software installing 2-5 multiple Digital Entertainers 4-18 PC Access 6-9 protected media 3-7, 4-3 setup 2-1 troubleshooting 7-7, 7-9 with YouTube content 4-13 adding album art 5-3, 5-4 cover art 5-2, 5-3 video frames for cover art 5-2 art adding album art 5-3, 5-4 adding cover
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual I Digital Entertainer 1-2 home networking 5-5 remote control 3-2 supervisor functions 6-2 tagging 5-1 USB-connected media devices 4-8 Internet Channels 4-17 IP address 7-9 iPod content 1-6, 4-8, 4-9, 6-2 iTunes for Windows 3-6, 3-7, 4-3, 4-9 L Linux 1-2, 2-1, 4-8, 6-1, 7-3 M Macintosh 1-2, 2-1, 2-3, 4-8, 7-3 media accessing 7-3 combining different sources 4-18 listening 4-1 protected media 3-6, 4-3, 4-4 media library enabling for accessing 2-5, 2-6 imp
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual S V Script Wizard feature 5-4 Video Script feature 5-5 Send message feature 3-7, 6-8 view front 1-4 rear 1-5 setting up basic 2-3 network connection 6-7 network shares 6-7 settings default 7-1, A-1 firewall port 7-2 more about 6-8 Software updates 1-2 streaming video 5-11 supervisor functions 6-2 viewing news 4-17 photos 4-4 recorded video 4-6 status 4-19 weather 4-17 YouTube content 4-14 W supported media file formats A-2 Windows Media Digital R
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Compliance Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/9150 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France The following radio channel usage limitations apply in France. The radio spectrum regulator in France, Autorité de regulation des telecommunications (ART), enforces the following rules with respect to use of 2.4 GHz spectrum in various locations in France. Please check ART's web site for latest requirements for use of the 2.4 GHz band in France: http://www.art-telecom.fr/eng/index.htm.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/ 9150 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/ 9150 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/9150) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. COPYRIGHTED CONTENT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MUSICAL AND MUSIC-RELATED) THAT YOU ACCESS OR RECEIVE THROUGH USE OF THE SOFTWARE. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY, CIVIL AND CRIMINAL, FOR ANY SUCH PROHIBITED USE OF COPYRIGHTED CONTENT.
