Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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Contents About This Manual ix Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................ 1-ix How to Print the PDF of This Manual ............................................................................. 1-x Chapter 1 Installing Your Digital Entertainer Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-1 Front Panel ............................................................
Media Player Setup Menu ..............................................................................................3-3 Advanced .................................................................................................................3-3 IP Config ..................................................................................................................3-4 WiFi Setup ................................................................................................................
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 April 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. The table below describes the remote control buttons. Table 1-1.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 2. Use the NETGEAR CD to install the software. • For Windows XP computers, see “Installing Software with a Windows XP Computer” on page 1-7. • For Intel Viiv computers, see “Installing Software with a Viiv Computer” on page 1-9. 3. Set up the digital entertainer. • For Windows XP computers, see “Setting up the Media Player” on page 1-8.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 2. For composite video, connect the supplied video cable and audio cable to the Composite Video and Stereo Audio ports on the back of the digital entertainer. Composite Video Stereo Audio S/PDIF .Ê+ Ë ?Þ? - ¬ÄÍjË7aj Öa ÖÍ ~Í?Ë ÖaË7ÄÖ?Ë ÍjÁÍ?jÁË 7 Èåå +ÝjÁ .W?Áw ÍjÁjÍ .¬jja 2¬ .7aj .
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 6. Install the two AA batteries into the remote control that shipped with the product. 7. Turn on the television. 8. Connect the digital entertainer power cord and plug it into an outlet. The LED on the front of the digital entertainer lights up to show that it is powered on. 9. The first time that the digital entertainer is powered on you will be asked if your computer and router or access point use Intel Viiv technology. Select no.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 3. Select Install Software and 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. 7. Make sure that Folder Sharing in Windows Media Connect is selected. Setting up the Media Player The digital entertainer must be set up to work with your network and with Windows Media Connect.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual For help with troubleshooting see “Connecting to the Media Player” on page 4-2 and “IP Address” on page 4-4. Installing Software with a Viiv Computer After you connect the digital entertainer, follow these steps to install Media Server software onto a Viiv computer. 1. Power on your computer and log in as needed. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the CD drive on the computer. 3. If you are prompted to update your computer to Viiv version 1.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual The main Settings screen appears. Figure 1-8 Adding the Media Player to the Viiv Network The media player must be added to the Viiv network. 1. Turn on the digital entertainer and the television. 2. Aim the remote control at the media player. The television screen shows a message asking if you want to use Viiv network setup. 3. Use the remote control to select yes. 4. Go to the Viiv computer, select add a device, and then click start.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Setting up a Media Library To set up a media library, use the update screen shown below: Figure 1-9 1. Choose Standard Update or Custom Update, depending on where you store your media files. 2. When prompted, choose add all media servers automatically, and then click finish. The main Settings screen appears. Figure 1-10 Installing Your Digital Entertainer 1-11 v1.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 3. Go to the digital entertainer, and use the remote control to select and play your media. Note: For more information about working with Viiv, see the Intel help and documentation. 1-12 Installing Your Digital Entertainer v1.
Chapter 2 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 2-2. 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 • Slideshow: View all photographs in a selected folder. The media player automatically displays one photo after the other. To adjust the length of time each picture is shown for a Slideshow, see “Advanced” on page 3-3. 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 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. 2-4 Videos, Pictures, and Music v1.
Chapter 3 Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings This chapter describes how to adjust settings for your media library and the digital entertainer. • For Windows XP computers, use Windows Media Connect software to manage the media library. See “Windows Media Connect Software” on page 3-1. • For Intel Viiv computers, use Intel Viiv software to manage the media library. See “Viiv Computer Settings” on page 3-2. • For the digital entertainer, use the digital entertainer setup menu.
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 Updating the Media Library On the Viiv computer, click update media library on the Settings screen. Media Player Setup Menu The NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700 has a Setup menu that can be displayed on the television screen. You can use this menu to go to the following screens: • Advanced. View or change advanced settings. • IP Config. View or change the IP configuration. • WIFI. View or change the wireless network settings. • Firmware.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 1. Press Menu on the remote control. The Setup button on your television screen is automatically selected. 2. Select Advanced to go to the Advanced menu. 3. Use the remote control to change the settings. 4. Select one of the buttons displayed at the bottom of the television screen: • Save. Saves the changes that you made. • Cancel. Discards the changes that you made. • Restore Factory Settings.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual At the bottom of the television display there are three buttons: Save, Cancel, and Switch to Manual. You can use Switch to Manual to specify the IP address. Switch to Manual (Static IP Address) If your network does not use DHCP, then you must set the IP Address for the media player to be in the correct subnet range for your network. Follow the instructions below if you want to manually set the IP address (use a static IP address). 1.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 2. Use the remote control to select WIFI at the top of your television screen. The screen shows Now Using: Wireless network. The drop-down list shows the network currently in use. 3. Use the onscreen Select button to display all available networks, and to choose the one that you want. The screen shows the following information about the current network: • SSID: The Network Name (SSID).
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual • Aquariums or large fish tanks • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, 802.11g wireless equipment can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are made of concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the 802.11g effective range will decrease if such materials are between the media player and the wireless router or access point.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual Firmware You can view the firmware version and check for updates, even if your computer is not running. The digital entertainer uses your network router to access the Internet. Follow the steps below to check for product updates. Warning: Do not play media on the digital entertainer during the upgrade. 1. Press Menu on the remote control. 2. At the top of the Setup screen, select Firmware. The firmware version and file system version are displalyed. 3.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual 3. On the Advanced menu screen, select Restore Factory Settings at the bottom of the screen. Media Library and Digital Entertainer Settings v1.
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Chapter 4 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 Media Player 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 For security reasons it is better to open the ports only for your private and auto IP addresses. For more information, see the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com. Physical Connectivity Ethernet Link The digital entertainer uses Auto Uplink technology (also called Auto MDI/MDIX). It automatically senses the polarity of the Ethernet connection. You can use either a standard or crossover Ethernet cable.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual For detailed information about wireless networks, see the link to this topic listed in “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix B. IP Address If the digital entertainer does not receive a valid IP address, try the following: • Verify that a working DHCP server is on your network. PCs on the network should get IP addresses in the correct range.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual • Verify that the digital entertainer and the PC running the Media Server software are on the same subnet and that they can communicate with each other. In most cases, this means that the first three fields of the two IP address should be the same. Communication can be verified using the Windows Ping utility. Using Ping To use ping, follow the steps below: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click on the Start button and select Run. 2.
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Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix describes the default settings and technical specifications for the digital entertainer. Default Settings 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.
Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual VCCI Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947 Interface Specifications LAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 WLAN: 802.11b/g compatible (DAVE700) 802.11/b/g compatible with RangeMax technology (DAVEPN700) 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.
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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