Netgear EVA9150 User Guide
Digital Entertainer Elite
EVA9000/9150 User
Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10516-01
March 2009
© 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that
may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information card that shipped with your Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/9150.
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at:
http://www.netgear.com.
A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: Models EVA9000 and EVA9150
Publication Date: March 2009
Product Family: Digital Media Player
Product Name: Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/9150
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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 .................................................................................1-1
What Is in the Box ..........................................................................................................1-1
Overview of the Digital Entertainer Elite .........................................................................1-2
Digital Entertainer Elite Front View .................................................................................1-4
Digital Entertainer Elite Rear View ..................................................................................1-5
NETGEAR Universal Remote Control ............................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Basic Setup
Connecting the Digital Entertainer Elite ..........................................................................2-1
Completing the Basic Setup Steps .................................................................................2-3
Enabling Access to Your Media Library ..........................................................................2-5
Installing the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software ............................................2-5
Giving the Digital Entertainer Elite Access to Your Media Library ............................2-6
Chapter 3
Getting Acquainted
Navigating with the Remote Control or from a Computer ...............................................3-1
Navigating with the Remote Control .........................................................................3-1
Navigating from a Web Browser ..............................................................................3-3
Using Protected Media Files ...........................................................................................3-6
Using Windows Media Player 11 ..............................................................................3-6
Using iTunes for Windows .......................................................................................3-7
Using Multiple Digital Entertainer Elites ..........................................................................3-7
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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 ...............................................................................................................4-4
Using the Remote Control While Viewing Photos ....................................................4-5
Viewing Recorded Video ................................................................................................4-6
Watching Recorded Video ........................................................................................4-6
Using the Remote Control When Recorded Video Is Playing ..................................4-7
Using the USB Connection for Pictures, Music, or Video ...............................................4-8
Installing and Using an Internal Disk Drive for Pictures, Music, or Video .......................4-9
Installing an Internal Disk Drive ................................................................................4-9
Setting Up the Internal Disk Drive ..........................................................................4-12
Drag and Drop Media Files to the Internal Disk Drive ............................................4-12
Playing Internet Media ..................................................................................................4-13
Viewing YouTube Content ......................................................................................4-14
Using the Remote Control When Viewing YouTube Content .................................4-15
Playing Internet Radio ............................................................................................4-16
Using the Remote Control When Playing Internet Radio .......................................4-17
Viewing News and Weather ...................................................................................4-17
Combining Different Media Sources .............................................................................4-18
Viewing the Status of Multiple Digital Entertainer Elites ...............................................4-18
Viewing Status ........................................................................................................4-19
Chapter 5
Fine-Tuning Your Experience
Improving Media Library Search Results ........................................................................5-1
Using the Tag Tool Application .................................................................................5-1
Adding Cover Art ......................................................................................................5-2
Using the Script Wizard to Automate Tasks .............................................................5-4
Understanding Home Networking ...................................................................................5-5
Assessing Your Speed Requirements ......................................................................5-7
Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network ......................................................5-7
Optimizing Wireless Performance ............................................................................5-7
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ........................................................................5-9
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Optimizing Media File Performance .......................................................................5-10
Tips for Streaming Video ........................................................................................ 5-11
Taking Precautions ....................................................................................................... 5-11
Access and Network Security ................................................................................ 5-11
Exercising Parental Control ....................................................................................5-12
Chapter 6 Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions
Custom Setup .................................................................................................................6-1
Supervisor Functions Menu Screen ...............................................................................6-2
Hard Drive Tools .......................................................................................................6-3
Advanced Settings ...................................................................................................6-3
Power and Hard Drive Tools ....................................................................................6-5
Setting Up Network Shares ......................................................................................6-7
Media Library Management .....................................................................................6-7
More... Settings ..............................................................................................................6-8
System Information ..................................................................................................6-9
Setting Up Hot Keys .................................................................................................6-9
Using PC Access ............................................................................................................6-9
Chapter 7
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Resetting to Factory Defaults .........................................................................................7-1
Updating the Firmware ...................................................................................................7-1
Playing Media .................................................................................................................7-2
Firewall Port Settings ......................................................................................................7-2
Accessing Your Digital Media .........................................................................................7-3
Windows System Passwords ...................................................................................7-3
Macintosh OSX ........................................................................................................7-3
Linux .........................................................................................................................7-3
Error Messages ..............................................................................................................7-4
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................7-6
Network Connections .....................................................................................................7-7
Ethernet LAN Connection ........................................................................................7-7
Troubleshooting a Wireless Network Connection ....................................................7-7
Wireless Range and Interference .............................................................................7-8
Wireless Networking Tips .........................................................................................7-8
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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 ............................................................................................................. A-1
Supported Media File Formats ...................................................................................... A-2
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-2
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
Compliance
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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. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
italic URL links
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
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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.”
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/EVA9000.asp.
Version History
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Version Publication Date Description
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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 user-
serviceable parts inside. This device should be used only indoors in wellventilated areas. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or interference, do
not expose this appliance to moisture or rain, and use only the recommended
accessories.
Warning: Displaying static images can cause burn-in on certain displays. Do not display
static images (such as menus, photos, or paused videos) onscreen for long
periods of time.
What Is in the Box
The Digital Entertainer Elite comes with the following components:
• Digital Entertainer Elite (Model EVA9000 or EVA9150)
• NETGEAR Universal Remote Control
• Category 5 (Cat 5) network cable
• Composite RCA-type A/V cable
• HDMI cable
• IEC power cable
• Two AA batteries
• NETGEAR Resource CD for use with Windows-based PCs and Macintosh computers
• Installation Guide
Contact your dealer to get a replacement for any missing component.
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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. The Digital Entertainer Elite enables you to view them as a single media
library that you can browse through on your television screen.
• NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows software
This software provides a variety of media management tools that make it easy to access media
files stored on a Windows PC. You can perform many of the same tasks on non-Windows
computers using the native utilities of those systems. The NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for
Windows includes the following applications:
– Configuration Wizard. This application helps configure PCs to share media,
automatically set firewall settings, and verify communications between PCs and the
Digital Entertainer Elite.
– Check for Updates. This application uses your Internet connection to check for software
updates. If an update is available, you can choose to download and install it.
– Digital Entertainer. This application lets you access your Digital Entertainer Elite from
your PC. This software is required for some functions on the Digital Entertainer Elite:
Access PC, YouTube video playback, and playback of protected iTunes media. You can
also use the application to monitor status of your Digital Entertainer Elite, and to start
media playback on it.
– Documentation. Use the NETGEAR Resource CD to view the Installation Guide, the
Universal Remote User Manual, or the software Readme file.
– Tag Tool. This application applies tags and cover art to media files to make using your
media library easier. Also used to add an MPAA or TV rating to video files for parental
control restrictions.
– Script Wizard. This application lets you automate tasks. You can create virtual playlists
to play any combination of media. You could create a playlist or command to play a
sequence of videos, or to view photos while playing music.
• NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Macintosh software
This software provides a variety of media management tools that make it easy to access media
files stored on a Macintosh computer.
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– 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.
– Tag Tool. This application applies tags and cover art to media files to make using your
media library easier. Also used to add an MPAA or TV rating to video files for parental
control restrictions
– NETGEAR documentation. This is a link to the website where you can download the
latest versions of the Installation Guide, the Universal Remote User Manual, and this User
Manual.
– Updater. This application checks for updates to the Digital Entertainer Elite software.
• Multi room playback
Digital Entertainer Elites within the same home can intelligently share resources. You can
have all the Digital Entertainer Elites and Digital Entertainer HDs play the same music
simultaneously.
• Parental controls and monitoring
The Digital Entertainer Elite can block access to media files based on a rating you assign to the
files or based on their location in your network.You can also limit access to Internet media.
• Pre-installed hard disk drive
The EVA9150 comes with a pre-installed hard disk drive; the EVA9000 does not. You can
install a different hard disk drive on either model. For more information, see “Installing and
Using an Internal Disk Drive for Pictures, Music, or Video” on page 4-9.
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Sensor
USB port
window
Power button
Internal Disk Drive
(Optional)
Digital Entertainer Elite Front View
The front view of the of the Digital Entertainer Elite is shown in the following figure:
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. Any hard disk that you install should be a 3.5” SATA-II with SMART
support. NETGEAR recommends a drive of at least 40GB and up to 1TB.
• For a list of supported drives, see www.netgear.com/eva9000drive.
• For instructions about how to install an optional hard disk, see the Digital Entertainer Elite
EV A9000/9150 Installation Guide or “Installing and Using an Internal Disk Drive for Pictures,
Music, or Video” on page 4-9 of this manual.
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Component
SCART
S-Video
Stereo
S/PDIF
Composite
coaxial
(audio)
HDMI
Optical
video
audio port
video
audio
Ethernet port
Power
with LEDs
Reset
USB
port
On/Off
Fan
connector
Wireless
antenna
(internal)
Wireless
antenna
(internal)
Digital Entertainer Elite Rear View
The rear view of the Digital Entertainer Elite is shown in the following figure:
Figure 1-2
The Digital Entertainer Elite is compatible with all cables described in the following table, though
some cables are not included in the package.
Table 1-1. Rear Panel Description
Item Compatible Equipment and Cables
SCART port SCART television cable (not included) that is widely used in Europe
and Australia.
HDMI port High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (not included). If
your television has an HDMI connector, you can use this cable for both
the audio and video signal.
S/PDIF coaxial (audio) port Sony/Phillips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) cable, also called standard
RCA type coaxial cable (not included).
S-Video port S-Video cable (included) that works with most televisions in the United
Component video ports Component video cable (not included).
Composite video and stereo audio
port
S/PDIF optical audio port Sony/Phillips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) for optical cable (not included).
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Composite video and stereo audio cables (included), which can be
used with most televisions in the United States.
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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
Reset button Reset the Digital Entertainer Elite to its default factory settings. To
Fan Fan for cooling the optional internal hard drive. The fan operates only
Power connector IEC Digital Entertainer Elite power cord (included).
On/Off switch Turns the Digital Entertainer Elite on or off.
Wireless antennas
(internal)
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).
reset, press and hold the button down while the unit is powering up.
The Power LED blinks to acknowledge the reset request.
when a hard drive is installed.
The internal wireless antennas support IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g,
and IEEE 802.11b. Keep the internal wireless antennas clear of
metallic obstructions.
The only inputs on the Digital Entertainer Elite are the USB ports and the Ethernet port.
NETGEAR Universal Remote Control
Use the NETGEAR Universal Remote to operate the Digital Entertainer Elite and up to three
additional home entertainment devices. This guide describes how to use the remote with your
Digital Entertainer Elite, EVA9000/9150. For information about programming your remote to
control other devices, see the Universal Remote User Manual.
Tip: If the Digital Entertainer Elite does not respond when you are using your remote,
press the DE button on the device and try again.
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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. Set the device mode to control another home entertainment device, such as a DVD player, that
has been programmed on the remote.
AUX. Set the device mode to control another home entertainment device, such as cable or satellite
receivers, amplifiers, tuners, or other auxiliary devices, that has been programmed on the remote.
Eject. Restarts DVD (IFO/ISO) playback from the beginning of the disk.
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Play. Play or resume playing the media. This button also resumes normal play from fast wind mode.
In the media menus, Play plays the selected item and queues up the rest of the items in the order
shown on the screen.
Pause. Pause the media.
Stop. Stop the media that is currently playing.
Not used.
Rewind. Rewind to the beginning of the media that is playing.
Previous. Skip back to previous item playing.
When you are navigating the menus, this button takes you directly to the first item in the list.
Fast-forward. Fast-forward the media that is playing.
Next. Skip forward to next item on the playlist.
When you are navigating the menus, this button takes you directly to the last item in the list.
Select and Play. Press OK to select a menu item or to play a single song or video.
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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. Display the Music menu.
If you are currently navigating music, the Music button jumps directly to top level music menu.
Video. Display the Video menu.
If you are currently navigating video, the Video button jumps directly to top level video menu.
Pics. Display the Picture menu.
If you are currently navigating pics, the Pics button jumps directly to top level pics menu.
Web. Display the Internet media menu.
Menu. Toggles to and from full screen mode during video or photo playback. During video playback,
press Menu to display the DVD main menu or the audio and subtitle options.
Caps. Toggle Caps Lock or numbers on or off.
TV Mode. Cycle between TV output modes.
Repeat. Repeat a track or media selection.
Zoom. Change the aspect ratio of videos or photos.
Enter. Enters or selects a setting or option.
Rotate. Rotate a photo.
Set. Enters settings when you are configuring the NETGEAR Universal Remote.
0–9
A–D
CLR
Use for alpha-numeric entry, choosing presets, and searching.
Use to assign macros that can perform multi-step operations by pressing a single button.
Clear. Clears all text from a text entry field (for example, a YouTube search box).
For information about using buttons with specific media, see Chapter 3, “Getting Acquainted.”
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Component
SCART
S-Video
Stereo
S/PDIF
Composite
coaxial
(audio)
HDMI
Optical
video
audio port
video
audio
Ethernet port
with LEDs
USB
port
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 W indows software to enable the Digital Entertainer
Elite to access your media library.
For custom installations, such as using more than one Digital Entertainer Elite or working with
Macintosh or Linux computers, see “Advanced Settings” on page 6-3.
Connecting the Digital Entertainer Elite
To connect the Digital Entertainer Elite:
1. Connect the Digital Entertainer Elite according to the options available in your entertainment
system.
Figure 2-1
For example, connect the composite video cables between your entertainment system and the
Digital Entertainer Elite.
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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. Connect the Digital Entertainer Elite to your network.
• If you are connecting to an Ethernet LAN, connect the Digital Entertainer Elite to the
LAN with an Ethernet cable.
• If you are connecting to your wireless network, configure the wireless settings of the
Digital Entertainer Elite using the Basic Setup steps described in the following section. Be
prepared to provide the wireless network name (also called SSID) and the wireless
security settings for your network.
3. Turn on the television.
Note: Turn on the television before you turn on the Digital Entertainer Elite.
4. Set the video source selector on your television to match the connection from your Digital
Entertainer Elite. For example, if you used an HDMI connector, set the television to use
Digital HD or HDMI input.
5. Connect the power cord to your Digital Entertainer Elite, and plug it into an outlet.
The LED on the front of the Digital Entertainer Elite lights up to show that it is powered on.
6. Install the two AA batteries into the remote control that came with the product.
7. Optimize the television display as necessary.
• If the display is not sharp, or you do not see a picture, aim the NETGEAR remote control
at the Digital Entertainer Elite, and press the TV Mode button.
• You can cycle through the TV modes to get the best disp lay.
Note: It can take 5 to 10 seconds for each TV mode change. In some modes you
might not see a picture on the TV. If you do not see a picture after four mode
changes, check the cable connections, and verify that the TV is on and set to
the correct input.
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• You might be able to enhance the picture quality by selecting from additional high-
definition video modes in the advanced settings.
8. When prompted, select a language, and press OK.
9. When you hear the audio welcome tune, press 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.
Completing the Basic Setup Steps
The Basic Setup option enables the Digital Entertainer Elite to use media files that are on
Windows PCs or Macintosh computers. If you use Linux or have a complex home network, use the
functions described in “Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions” on page 6-1.
Follow these steps for the Basic Setup option:
1. After the audio welcome message, select Basic Setup, and then press OK.
The Digital Entertainer Elite checks for a network connection. If connected to an Ethernet
network that is running DHCP (the usual case for home networks), the Digital Entertainer
Elite automatically joins the network. Skip to step 3, “Connect to the Internet.
2. Connect wirelessly (optional). If an Ethernet LAN connection is no t found, you can wirelessly
connect your Digital Entertainer Elite to the network.
Select Connect Wirelessly, and then select one of the following options:
– Connect using Push 'N' Connect
If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button automatic
configuration, you can add the network name (SSID) and security settings
automatically using the Push 'N' Connect feature. Select your network from the list,
select OK, and then push the WPS button on your router. Select OK to continue. See
your router documentation for more information on WPS support.
– Connect Manually
The available networks are displayed in a list sorted alphabetically. You might have to
scroll to see your network. Select your network from the list, or enter the required
network name (SSID) and security settings as needed. Select the network that
provides 5 Ghz connection for maximum bandwidth, if available.
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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. See “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 7-6. For more information about
wireless networks and wireless security, see “Preparing a Computer for
Network Access” in Appendix B.
3. Connect to the Internet.
After the Digital Entertainer Elite connects to your network, it tries to connect to the Internet.
A message confirms that the Internet connection is available.
• Depending on where you bought your Digital Entertainer Elite, you might be prompted to
enter your zip code.
To receive local news and weather, enter your zip code, navigate to the OK button, and
then press OK.
• If the Digital Entertainer Elite does not connect to the Internet, use your computer to see if
your Internet connection is working. The following options display on the Digital
Entertainer Elite:
– Set up network configuration. Lets you view and change network settings.
– Skip and use stand alone. Lets you use the Digital Entertainer Elite without a network.
You can play media if you connect a USB drive with media on it. You will not be able to
use these features: Internet radio, YouTube Video, Flickr photos, or weather.
– Try again. Test your network connection. For example, you can use this option to check a
LAN connection. First, check your cables to make sure that they are securely attached, and
that the network is up and running. Then select Try again.
Upon completion of the Basic Setup steps, you are prompted to install software. Go to the
computer where your media files are located, and install the software from the NETGEAR
Resource CD, according to the instructions in the following section.
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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.
Installing the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software
Use the NETGEAR Resource CD to install the Digital Entertainer for Windows software on your
Windows-based computer.
Note: The software on the CD is designed to make installation easier. Only the Digital
Entertainer Control center is added to your startup configuration, and you can
close this application at any time.
To install the Digital Entertainer for Windows software:
1. Power on your computer, and log in as necessary.
2. Insert the NETGEAR Resource CD into the CD drive on the computer.
3. The Welcome screen opens. If you do not see the Welcome screen, browse the files on your
CD, and then click Setup.
4. Select Install the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows Software.
.
Figure 2-2
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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. Use the
Configuration Wizard to configure shared access to media files on the PC where you have them
stored. The Digital Entertainer Elite performs a full scan of your network to combine the data into
a media library.
To use the Configuration Wizard:
1. Click Next to begin. The Configuration Wizard displays.
The wizard prompts you to select media folders to be shared. This allows the Digital
Entertainer Elite to access these files.
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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. Select whether or not you want to create photo thumbnails, and then click Next.
4. When you see a message confirming that the configuration is done, go to your television.
Note: Depending on the media files you have, the initial full scan might take some
time to complete.
You are finished with the installation and can play media on your Digital Entertainer Elite.
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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.
Note: While you are viewing a slideshow or video, you can us e the Home key to show
and hide the main menu.
Note: If the Digital Entertainer Elite does not respond when using your remote, press the
DE button on the device and try again.
The main menu offers these selections:
• Video. Watch Internet or recorded video.
• Music. Listen to music files or Internet radio.
• Photos. View photos.
• Internet Media. Wa tch YouTube or Internet podcasts, view Flickr photos, browse Internet
radio stations, or remove or add a station. See “Playing Internet Media” on page 4-13.
• News/Weather. View news and weather. To receive local weather you must enter your zip
code. You can enter your zip code during installation or through local settings. See “Viewing
News and Weather” on page 4-17.
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• 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.”
Using the Remote Control
The following table describes how to use the remote control to navigate, depending on what task
the Digital Entertainer Elite is performing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see
“NETGEAR Universal Remote Control” on page 1-6.
Table 3-1. Using the Remote Control
Button From the Main Menu
Go back to the previous
screen.
Move the selector up or
down.
Select the highlighted item. Select the highlighted item. Edit the selected item.
Hide menus if video or
photos are playing.
Move the selector one
screen up or down.
0–9 If you set up hot keys, you
can use them to play
media. See “More...
Settings” on page 6-8.
When Browsing Music,
Videos, or Photos
Go back to the previous
screen.
Move the selector up or
down.
Go to Home / main menu. Cancel the edit and jump to
Move the selector one
screen up or down.
Find entries that contain the
letters or numbers entered.
In an Edit FIeld
Go to the previous or next
field.
Left arrow erases 1
character.
Right arrow goes to the
next field or button on a
screen.
the main menu.
Enter characters into the
edit field.
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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. See “Using the Tag Tool Application” on page 5-1.
• You can enter letters contained in a title to quickly find a media file by name when browsing.
For example, enter EYE to find both Goldeneye and For your Eyes Only.
Tip: To enter letters, tap the number button to get the letters that you want. For
example, tap 6 twice to change from M to N.
Navigating from a Web Browser
You can access the Digital Entertainer Elite with any browser that supports HTML 3.2, including
browsers on PCs and on most PDAs.
Note: Cookies must be enabled for the browser menus to work correctly.
From a browser, you can use the same menus displayed on the television. The browser interface
works like the television menus in most instances. A few functions are available only through the
browser interface. The browser interface makes it easy to set up your favorite Internet radio
stations that are not on the Digital Entertainer’s top 500 list, to add RSS news feeds, and to
configure complex network settings.
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Shortcut
Shuttle control
Navigation
Select a room to control
buttons
links
Open remote
buttons
control screen
Using the Browser Interface
The browser interface screen is shown in the following figure:
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.
• Set your browser to the IP address of the Digital Entertainer Elite that you want to configure.
To view the IP address, press Home and select More > Supervisor > System Information.
To change which room you are controlling, click the room name. A list of available rooms
displays.
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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.
The buttons on this screen correspond to the Digital Entertainer Elite remote control. Click them to
send commands to the Digital Entertainer Elite. For example, click Volume Up to increase the
volume in the selected room.
Note: See “Supported Media File Formats” on page A-2 for a W eb address for the list of
supported formats.
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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.
Figure 3-3
Alternatively, you can use:
• Windows Media Player Version 11
• iTunes for Windows
Using Windows Media Player 11
Media files bought or downloaded from online services such as Napster, MSN Music, MovieLink,
and others are usually protected by W indows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM). Th ey can
be played only from a PC using Windows Media Player Media Sharing. Other third-party media
servers do not work with these files.
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