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... any liability that may occur due to the products described in this document are copyrighted by NETGEAR, Inc. Product and Publication Details Model Number: EVA8000 Publication Date: January 29, 2007 Product Family: Digital Media Player Product Name: Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10219-02 Publication Version...
... any liability that may occur due to the products described in this document are copyrighted by NETGEAR, Inc. Product and Publication Details Model Number: EVA8000 Publication Date: January 29, 2007 Product Family: Digital Media Player Product Name: Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10219-02 Publication Version...
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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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... have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided on the NETGEAR website. Tip: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Audience, Conventions, Formats, and Scope This manual assumes that will save... describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. Warning: Ignoring this type of the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual.
... have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided on the NETGEAR website. Tip: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Audience, Conventions, Formats, and Scope This manual assumes that will save... describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. Warning: Ignoring this type of the Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual.
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website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/ EVA8000.asp. vi Version History Table 1-2. Failure to features supported in personal injury or death. Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual version history Version 1.0 Publication Date Description January 2007 Original document. 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. This manual is a safety warning.
website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/ EVA8000.asp. vi Version History Table 1-2. Failure to features supported in personal injury or death. Digital Entertainer HD Model EVA8000 User Manual version history Version 1.0 Publication Date Description January 2007 Original document. 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. This manual is a safety warning.
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... 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 • ..., or interference, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Chapter 1 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer HD Important Safeguards and Notices Please observe these precautions, especially regarding to the risk of time. Warning: Displaying static images, ...
... 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 • ..., or interference, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Chapter 1 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer HD Important Safeguards and Notices Please observe these precautions, especially regarding to the risk of time. Warning: Displaying static images, ...
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... and cover art to media files to make using the native utilities of those systems. The NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows Software This software provides a variety of media management tools that you can browse through on your Digital Entertainer HD. - You can create "virtual playlists" to play any combination of videos, or one to play a sequence...
... and cover art to media files to make using the native utilities of those systems. The NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows Software This software provides a variety of media management tools that you can browse through on your Digital Entertainer HD. - You can create "virtual playlists" to play any combination of videos, or one to play a sequence...
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... television using a TV tuner in any PC on 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. ...• Live Television and Internet Television In combination with the Digital Entertainer application, you can intelligently share resources like 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?...
... television using a TV tuner in any PC on 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. ...• Live Television and Internet Television In combination with the Digital Entertainer application, you can intelligently share resources like 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?...
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... cord (included). SCART television cable (not included) that is widely used with LEDs Figure 1-2 The Digital Entertainer HD is powering up. Reset the Digital Entertainer HD to acknowledge the reset request. Digital Entertainer HD Rear View The rear view of the Digital Entertainer HD is shown below , though some cables are attached. wireless antenna composite video S/PDIF coaxial stereo USB port (audio...
... cord (included). SCART television cable (not included) that is widely used with LEDs Figure 1-2 The Digital Entertainer HD is powering up. Reset the Digital Entertainer HD to acknowledge the reset request. Digital Entertainer HD Rear View The rear view of the Digital Entertainer HD is shown below , though some cables are attached. wireless antenna composite video S/PDIF coaxial stereo USB port (audio...
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... port with LEDs CAT5 network cable (included in the United States. The NETGEAR Remote Control Use the remote control to the previous screen. Power. Go back to operate the Digital Entertainer HD. Navigate the menu selections. Component video ports Component video cable (not included.... S-Video port S-Video cable (included) that works with this cable. Turn the Digital Entertainer HD on and off. Stop the media that you can only connect this port to connect the Digital Entertainer HD to a wired local area network (LAN). Rear panel description (continued) Item Compatible ...
... port with LEDs CAT5 network cable (included in the United States. The NETGEAR Remote Control Use the remote control to the previous screen. Power. Go back to operate the Digital Entertainer HD. Navigate the menu selections. Component video ports Component video cable (not included.... S-Video port S-Video cable (included) that works with this cable. Turn the Digital Entertainer HD on and off. Stop the media that you can only connect this port to connect the Digital Entertainer HD to a wired local area network (LAN). Rear panel description (continued) Item Compatible ...
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... In the order listed, complete these steps: 1. Connect the Digital Entertainer HD according to your media library. Connect the Digital Entertainer HD. 2. Connect to the options available in your Digital Entertainer HD: 1. Use the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows software to enable the Digital Entertainer HD to set up your entertainment system.. Connecting the Digital Entertainer HD To connect the Digital Entertainer HD, follow these three steps to access your network using...
... In the order listed, complete these steps: 1. Connect the Digital Entertainer HD according to your media library. Connect the Digital Entertainer HD. 2. Connect to the options available in your Digital Entertainer HD: 1. Use the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows software to enable the Digital Entertainer HD to set up your entertainment system.. Connecting the Digital Entertainer HD To connect the Digital Entertainer HD, follow these three steps to access your network using...
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...and set the television to use a digital audio/visual (A/V) receiver, using a S/PDIF coaxial or an optical cable to your wireless network, you do 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 network. • If connecting to Ethernet LAN, connect the Digital Entertainer HD to the correct input. 2-2 The Digital Entertainer HD will configure the wireless settings of the Digital Entertainer HD...
...and set the television to use a digital audio/visual (A/V) receiver, using a S/PDIF coaxial or an optical cable to your wireless network, you do 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 network. • If connecting to Ethernet LAN, connect the Digital Entertainer HD to the correct input. 2-2 The Digital Entertainer HD will configure the wireless settings of the Digital Entertainer HD...
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... a complex home network, use media files that is not found, Digital Entertainer HD offers several options. - If you do not hear the audio welcome message, check your Digital Entertainer HD. After the audio welcome message, choose Basic Setup. 2. Skip to...connection. • Ethernet connection: If connected to the Digital Entertainer HD. You will enable Digital Entertainer HD to finish setting up your volume settings and the connections to an Ethernet network, that are on page 6-1. The Digital Entertainer HD checks for the Basic Setup option: 1. When prompted,...
... a complex home network, use media files that is not found, Digital Entertainer HD offers several options. - If you do not hear the audio welcome message, check your Digital Entertainer HD. After the audio welcome message, choose Basic Setup. 2. Skip to...connection. • Ethernet connection: If connected to the Digital Entertainer HD. You will enable Digital Entertainer HD to finish setting up your volume settings and the connections to an Ethernet network, that are on page 6-1. The Digital Entertainer HD checks for the Basic Setup option: 1. When prompted,...
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...connect to your wireless network, the screen shows information about wireless networks and wireless security, see your wireless network, the Digital Entertainer HD returns to the Internet. For more information about the network settings. Press the down arrow when you must enter the ... your network, it . - Check to the Internet. After the Digital Entertainer HD connects to this display. Choose Wireless. The Digital Entertainer HD tries to connect to make sure that the wireless settings for the Digital Entertainer HD match the wireless network exactly, and then try again. A message ...
...connect to your wireless network, the screen shows information about wireless networks and wireless security, see your wireless network, the Digital Entertainer HD returns to the Internet. For more information about the network settings. Press the down arrow when you must enter the ... your network, it . - Check to the Internet. After the Digital Entertainer HD connects to this display. Choose Wireless. The Digital Entertainer HD tries to connect to make sure that the wireless settings for the Digital Entertainer HD match the wireless network exactly, and then try again. A message ...
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...Then select Try Again. For example, you view and change network settings. - Install the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software Use the NETGEAR CD to install the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on the Digital Entertainer HD: - You can manually use the Windows Sharing and Security option to share media folders, it...running . Enabling Access to Your Media Library In order for Windows software on the NETGEAR CD to do so. Although you can play media if you use the Digital Entertainer HD without a network. First, check your cables to make sure that they are prompted...
...Then select Try Again. For example, you view and change network settings. - Install the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software Use the NETGEAR CD to install the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on the Digital Entertainer HD: - You can manually use the Windows Sharing and Security option to share media folders, it...running . Enabling Access to Your Media Library In order for Windows software on the NETGEAR CD to do so. Although you can play media if you use the Digital Entertainer HD without a network. First, check your cables to make sure that they are prompted...
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...the data into a media library. To use , and then click Next. Browse and select the folders that the Digital Entertainer HD can access media files in Chapter 7. 2-7 The wizard prompts you have them stored. This will perform a full ...same time. The Digital Entertainer HD will allow the access. The Digital Entertainer HD can access media files on your Digital Entertainer HD. 3. Use the Configuration Wizard to configure shared access to configure your computer. Click Next to share media files with the Digital Entertainer HD. Give the Digital Entertainer HD Access to Your ...
...the data into a media library. To use , and then click Next. Browse and select the folders that the Digital Entertainer HD can access media files in Chapter 7. 2-7 The wizard prompts you have them stored. This will perform a full ...same time. The Digital Entertainer HD will allow the access. The Digital Entertainer HD can access media files on your Digital Entertainer HD. 3. Use the Configuration Wizard to configure shared access to configure your computer. Click Next to share media files with the Digital Entertainer HD. Give the Digital Entertainer HD Access to Your ...
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When you see a message confirming the configuration is done, go to create Photo Thumbnails, and then click Next. 5. Choose whether or not you have, the initial full scan may take some time to complete. You are finished with the installation and can play media on the media files you want to your Digital Entertainer HD. 2-8 Note: Depending on your television. 4.
When you see a message confirming the configuration is done, go to create Photo Thumbnails, and then click Next. 5. Choose whether or not you have, the initial full scan may take some time to complete. You are finished with the installation and can play media on the media files you want to your Digital Entertainer HD. 2-8 Note: Depending on your television. 4.
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... select the ones that the basic setup is only available in this chapter to guide you through local settings. Watch television streamed from a Computer The Digital Entertainer HD lets you use the topics in the United States. See "Playing Internet Media" on page 4-15. • Internet Media. View photos. • Music. Watch YouTube... To go to the Main menu, push Home on page 4-14. • More. View news and weather. To receive local weather you must enter your Digital Entertainer HD. Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted Now that you want to play.
... select the ones that the basic setup is only available in this chapter to guide you through local settings. Watch television streamed from a Computer The Digital Entertainer HD lets you use the topics in the United States. See "Playing Internet Media" on page 4-15. • Internet Media. View photos. • Music. Watch YouTube... To go to the Main menu, push Home on page 4-14. • More. View news and weather. To receive local weather you must enter your Digital Entertainer HD. Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted Now that you want to play.
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... browse by genre and then by rating to get to the next field or button on what task the Digital Entertainer HD is performing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see "The NETGEAR Remote Control" in Chapter 6. Move selector one screen up or down . • Left arrow goes back one screen. •...
... browse by genre and then by rating to get to the next field or button on what task the Digital Entertainer HD is performing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see "The NETGEAR Remote Control" in Chapter 6. Move selector one screen up or down . • Left arrow goes back one screen. •...
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... your Eyes Only. For example, tap 6 twice to change the size of the thumbnails. • You can access the Digital Entertainer HD with any browser 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 Navigating from M to N. If...
... your Eyes Only. For example, tap 6 twice to change the size of the thumbnails. • You can access the Digital Entertainer HD with any browser 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 Navigating from M to N. If...