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September 2008
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Digital Entertainer Elite
Model EVA9000 User
Manual
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EVA9000.
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: EVA9000
Publication Date: September 2008
Product Family: Digital Media Player
Product Name: Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000
Home or Business
Product:
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Language: English
Publication Part
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202-10374-01
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Contents
Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 User Manual
About This Manual
Audience, Conventions, Formats, and Scope xi
Version History xii
Welcome to the
Digital Entertainer Elite
Important Safeguards and Notices 1
What Is in the Box 1
Overview of the Digital Entertainer HD 2
Digital Entertainer Elite Front View 5
Digital Entertainer Elite Rear View 6
NETGEAR Universal Remote Control 8
Basic Setup
Connecting the Digital Entertainer Elite 13
Completing the Basic Setup Steps 16
Enabling Access to Your Media Library 19
Installing the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software 20
Giving the Digital Entertainer Elite Access to Your
Media Library 22
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Getting Acquainted
Navigating with the Remote Control or from a Computer 25
Navigating with the Remote Control 25
Navigating from a Web Browser 28
Using Protected Media Files 31
Using Windows Media Player 11 32
Using iTunes for Windows 32
Using Multiple Digital Entertainer Elites 33
Listening, Viewing, and Recording
Listening to Music 35
Using the Remote Control When Music Is Playing 37
Listening to Protected Music 38
Viewing Photos 39
Using the Remote Control While Viewing Photos 40
Viewing Recorded Video 42
Watching Recorded Video 42
Using the Remote Control When Recorded Video Is Playing 43
Using the USB Connection for Pictures, Music, or Video 45
Installing and Using an Internal Disk Drive for Pictures, Music, or
Video 46
Installing an Internal Disk Drive 46
Setting Up the Internal Disk Drive 50
Drag and Drop Media Files to the Internal Disk Drive 51
Playing Internet Media 52
Viewing YouTube Content 53
Using the Remote Control When Viewing YouTube Content 54
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Playing Internet Radio 56
Using the Remote Control When Playing Internet Radio 57
Viewing News and Weather 57
Combining Different Media Sources 58
Viewing the Status of Multiple Digital Entertainer Elites 59
Viewing Status 60
Fine-Tuning Your Experience
Improving Media Library Search Results 63
Using the Tag Tool Application 63
Adding Cover Art 66
Using the Script Wizard to Automate Tasks 68
Understanding Home Networking 70
Assessing Your Speed Requirements 71
Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network 72
Optimizing Wireless Performance 72
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 74
Optimizing Media File Performance 76
Tips for Streaming Video 77
Taking Precautions 78
Access and Network Security 78
Exercising Parental Control 79
Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions
Custom Setup 83
Supervisor Functions Menu Screen 84
Advanced Settings 86
Setting Up Network Shares 91
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Media Library Management 92
More... Settings 94
System Information 94
Setting Up Hot Keys 95
Using PC Access 95
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Resetting to Factory Defaults 99
Updating the Firmware 100
Playing Media 100
Firewall Port Settings 101
Accessing Your Digital Media 102
Windows System Passwords 102
Macintosh OSX 102
Linux 103
Error Messages 103
Troubleshooting Tips 106
Network Connections 108
Ethernet LAN Connection 108
Troubleshooting a Wireless Network Connection 109
Wireless Range and Interference 110
Wireless Networking Tips 110
IP Address 111
Connecting to a Server 112
Unlocking the Disk Drive Tray 114
Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Default Settings 115
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About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and
formats of the Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 User Manual.
Audience, Conventions, Formats, and Scope
This manual assumes that you have basic to intermediate computer and
Internet skills. However, tutorial information about basic computer
network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies is provided on the
NETGEAR website. See “Related Documents.”
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Table 1. Typographical Conventions
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URLs
bold User input, command buttons, physical buttons
This format is used to highlight information of importance
or special interest.
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Version History
This manual is written for the Digital Entertainer Elite according to
features supported in the initial product release:
This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save
time or resources.
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or
damage to the equipment.
This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice
might result in personal injury or death.
Table 2. Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 User Manual
Version History
Version Publication Date Description
1.0 September 2008 Original document
Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website
at http://www.netgear.com/support.
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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.
What Is in the Box
The Digital Entertainer Elite comes with the following components:
• Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000
• NETGEAR Universal Remote Control
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 well-ventilated 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.
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.
2 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer Elite
• 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.
Overview of the Digital Entertainer HD
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.
Welcome to the Digital Entertainer Elite 3
–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 play Internet
video on your Digital Entertainer Elite.
–Documentation. Use the NETGEAR Resource CD to view the
Installation Guide, the Universal Remote User Manual, the
software Readme file, or the BitTorrent installation guide.
–Tag Tool. This application applies tags and cover art to media
files to make using your media library easier. Also used to add
an MPPA 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.
–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.
4 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer Elite
–Tag Tool. This application applies tags and cover art to media
files to make using your media library easier. Also used to add
an MPPA 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.
Welcome to the Digital Entertainer Elite 5
Digital Entertainer Elite Front View
The front view of the of the Digital Entertainer Elite is shown in the
following figure:
Figure 1
Sensor
USB port
window
Power button Internal Disk Drive
(Optional)
6 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer Elite
Digital Entertainer Elite Rear View
The rear view of the Digital Entertainer Elite is shown in the following
figure:
The Digital Entertainer Elite is compatible with all cables described in
the following table, though some cables are not included in the package.
Figure 2
Table 3. 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 connect only this cable.
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)
Welcome to the Digital Entertainer Elite 7
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 States.
Component video
ports
Component video cable (not included).
Composite video
and stereo audio
port
Composite video and stereo audio cables (included),
which can be used with most televisions in the United
States.
S/PDIF optical
audio port
Sony/Phillips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) for optical cable
(not included).
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).
Reset button Reset the Digital Entertainer Elite to its default factory
settings. To reset, press and hold the button down while
the unit is powering up. The Power LED blinks to
acknowledge the reset request.
Fan Fan for cooling the optional internal hard drive. The fan
operates only when a hard drive is installed.
Power connector IEC Digital Entertainer Elite power cord (included).
On/Off switch Turns the Digital Entertainer Elite on or off.
Wireless antennas
(internal)
The internal wireless antennas support IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11b. Keep the internal
wireless antennas clear of metallic obstructions.
Table 3. Rear Panel Description (continued)
Item Compatible Equipment and Cables
8 Welcome to the Digital Entertainer Elite
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 Model EVA9000. For information about programming
your remote to control other devices, see the Universal Remote User
Manual.
The only inputs on the Digital Entertainer Elite are the USB
ports and the Ethernet port.
If the Digital Entertainer Elite does not respond when you are
using your remote, press the DE button on the device
and try again.
Table 4. Remote Control Buttons
Button Description
Power. Turn the device on and off.
Back. Go back to the previous screen.
Navigation. Navigate the menu selections.
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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. Ejects media when you are using the remote with other
devices, such as a DVD player.
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.
Record. Records the media that is playing.
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.
Table 4. Remote Control Buttons (continued)
Button Description
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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.
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.
Table 4. Remote Control Buttons (continued)
Button Description
Welcome to the Digital Entertainer Elite 11
For information about using these buttons with specific types of media,
see “Getting Acquainted” on page 25.
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 or video image.
Set. Enters settings when you are configuring the NETGEAR
Universal Remote.
0–9 Use for alpha-numeric entry, choosing presets, and searching.
A–D Use to assign macros that can perform multi-step operations by
pressing a single button.
CLR Clear. Clears all text from a text entry field (for example, a YouTube
search box).
Table 4. Remote Control Buttons (continued)
Button Description
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13
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.
For custom installations, such as using more than one Digital
Entertainer Elite or working with Macintosh or Linux computers, see
“Advanced Settings” on page 86.
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.
14 Basic Setup
For example, connect the composite video cables between your
entertainment system and the Digital Entertainer Elite.
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
Figure 3
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 15
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.
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.
Turn on the television before you turn on the Digital
Entertainer Elite.
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• You can cycle through the TV modes to get the best display.
• 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 HD.
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 83.
Follow these steps for the Basic Setup option:
1. After the audio welcome message, select Basic Setup, and then
press OK.
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.
Basic Setup 17
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 not
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 using WPS pin
If your router supports WPS pin configuration, you can
use this option to manually enter a WPS pin number on
your router. Select your network from the list, to generate a
WPS pin number, and then enter that WPS pin number into
your router's setup screen from a computer on your
network. 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
18 Basic Setup
needed. Select the network that provides 5 Ghz connection
for maximum bandwidth, if available.
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.
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
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 106.
For more information about wireless networks and
wireless security, see “Wireless Networking Basics:” on
page 119.
Basic Setup 19
you connect a USB drive with media on it. You will not be
able to use these features: Internet radio, YouTube Video,
weather, or Electronic Program Guide listings.
– 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
instruction in the following section.
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.
20 Basic Setup
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.
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.
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.
Basic Setup 21
.
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 4
Figure 5
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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.
2. Browse and select the folders that you want to use, and then click
Next.
Figure 6
Basic Setup 23
The wizard displays the following screen when it is ready to
configure your Digital Entertainer Elite.
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.
Figure 7
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 101.
Depending on the media files you have, the initial full
scan might take some time to complete.
24 Basic Setup
You are finished with the installation and can play media on your
Digital Entertainer Elite.
25
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.
While you are viewing a slideshow or video, you can use the
Home key to show and hide the main menu.
If the Digital Entertainer Elite does not respond when using
your remote, press the DE button on the device and try
again.
26 Getting Acquainted
The main menu offers these selections:
•Video. Watch Internet or recorded video.
•Photos. View photos.
•Music. Listen to music files or Internet radio.
•Internet Media. Watch YouTube, browse Internet radio stations, or
remove or add a station. See “Playing Internet Media” on page 52.
•PC Access. Access your PC remotely to check e-mail or browse the
web from your TV.
•News/Weather. View news and weather. Weather is available only
in the United States. 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 57.
•More. View or work with system functions. See “Custom Setup
and Supervisor Functions” on page 83.”
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 8.
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.
Getting Acquainted 27
Table 5. Using the Remote Control
Button From the Main
Menu
When Browsing
Music, Videos, or
Photos
In an Edit FIeld
Go back to the
previous screen.
Go back to the
previous screen.
Move the selector
up or down.
Move the selector up
or down.
• Go to the previous
or next field.
• Left arrow erases 1
character.
• Right arrow goes to
the next field or
button on a screen.
Select the
highlighted item.
Select the highlighted
item.
Edit the selected item.
Hide menus if video
or photos are
playing.
Go to Home / main
menu.
Cancel the edit and
jump to the main
menu.
Move the selector
one screen up or
down.
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 94.
Find entries that
contain the letters or
numbers entered.
Enter characters into
the edit field.
28 Getting Acquainted
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 63.
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cookies must be enabled for the browser menus to work
properly.
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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.
Using the Browser Interface
The browser interface screen is shown in the following figure:
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.
Figure 8
Shortcut
Shuttle control
Navigation
Select a room to control
buttons
links
Open remote
buttons
control screen
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• 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.
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 9
You can also click the Remote Control icon in the PC
Browser Interface to open the remote control screen.
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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.
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.
See “Supported Media File Formats” on page 116 for a Web
address for the list of supported formats.
Figure 10
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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 Windows
Media Digital Rights Management (DRM). They can be played only
from a PC using Windows Media Player Media Sharing. Other third-
party media servers do not work with these files.
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 HD. Windows Media Player Version 11 can be downloaded
from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/11/
default.aspx.
Using iTunes for Windows
You can play protected iTunes audio files by running the Digital
Entertainer for Windows software on the PC on which iTunes is
installed. You cannot play protected iTunes directly from a Mac. You
must authorize a PC and install iTunes on the PC so that it plays songs.
If you use Windows Player Media Sharing to access
downloads with DRM, NETGEAR recommends that you
place all your protected media files in one folder, and use
Windows Media Sharing to share only that folder. Then use
the Configuration Wizard to share all other folders. See
“Connecting to a Server” on page 112.
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See “Listening to Protected Music Stored on a Mac” on page 39 for
more information.
Using Multiple Digital Entertainer Elites
You can have multiple Digital Entertainer Elites on your home network.
Features available for this type of installation are:
•Room name. You can use local settings to select a room name such
as Living Room for each Digital Entertainer Elite. Otherwise, they
are named Digital Entertainer #1, Digital Entertainer #2, and so on,
in the order in which they are installed. See “Custom Setup” on
page 83.
•Follow me. Move the programming from one room to another
(press Home, and select More > Follow me).
•Send message. Send messages from one Digital Entertainer Elite to
another.
•Monitor another Digital Entertainer Elite. To monitor what is
playing in another room, select More > Now playing, and use the
left and right remote buttons to scroll between rooms.
•Whole house audio. You can have all the Digital Entertainer Elites
play the same music simultaneously. Use Follow me, and select
Everywhere; or use Follow me, and add rooms one at a time.
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35
Listening, Viewing, and Recording
Your Digital Entertainer Elite can play a wide variety of digital media.
Also, with the addition of optional equipment and services, you can
schedule and record a variety of video or audio programming.
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.
• Music files available on your network or on an attached USB
device.
To listen to music:
1. Press Music on the remote, or press Home, and then select
Music.
See “Listening to Protected Music” on page 38.
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This menu offers these selections:
•Play something. Play a random selection of shared music.
•Browse. Browse digital music such as MP3. See “Tips When
Using the Remote Control” on page 28 for tips.
•Playlists. Select and play a playlist.
•Internet Radio. Browse Internet radio stations, or remove or
add a station. See “Playing Internet Media” on page 52.
2. Select the music that you want to play.
When you browse and select a song, it is added to the list of playing
songs. You can select the next song while you are listening to a song. To
go to a song you selected, either press Stop before you select the song,
or press Next repeatedly until you reach the song you want to hear.
To play an entire album or list of songs, highlight
the first song, and press Play. The rest of the songs
will be played in the order shown.
Playlists should include only songs on the same
server as the playlist itself, or the songs might not be
identified correctly.
The Repeat button on the remote lets you repeat a
selection.
To save the list of playing songs, press i on the remote, select
View Playlist, and then select Save.
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Using the Remote Control When Music Is Playing
The following table describes how the remote control works when
music is playing or paused. For a complete list of all remote control
buttons, see “NETGEAR Universal Remote Control” on page 8.
There might be a difference between the time displayed when
you are browsing a song and the time displayed when you are
listening to the song. The time embedded in the song file is
shown in the browser, while the actual length of the audio file
(calculated by the Digital Entertainer Elite) is shown in the
Now Playing screen.
Table 6. Remote Control When Music Is Playing
Button When Music Is Playing When Music Is Paused
Fast-forward. Not available.
or 9
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.
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Listening to Protected Music
You can listen to music stored on a mac or PC.
Listening to Protected Music Stored on a PC
To play protected music stored on a PC, you need the following:
• A media player
• Windows Media Player 11
• iTunes for Windows
• The Digital Entertainer for Windows software on the same PC.
• 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.
or 7
Go back to the start of the current
track. If already at the start of the
current track, go to the previous track.
Press 7 to skip to the previous item
playing in a second session.
For example, if you start music first
and then photos, skips to the
previous song, while 7 skips to the
previous picture.
Go back to the start of the
current track. If already at
the start of the current track,
go to the previous track and
start playing.
Show the Now Playing screen. Show the Now Playing
screen.
Mute. Not available.
Pauses the music. Not available.
Table 6. Remote Control When Music Is Playing (continued)
Button When Music Is Playing When Music Is Paused
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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 19.
Listening to Protected Music Stored on a Mac
To listen to protected iTunes music stored on a Macintosh:
1. Use the Configuration Assistant to share your music with the
Digital Entertainer Elite.
2. Install iTunes on the PC that contains the Digital Entertainer for
Windows software.
3. The first time you try to play an iTunes song, you will be asked to
enter your iTunes password on the PC that contains the Digital
Entertainer for Windows software.
Viewing Photos
The Digital Entertainer Elite finds the media files on an optional internal
hard disk, on your computer’s hard disk, on other computers, on external
hard drives, or on other storage devices on the network.
To view photos, you need the following:
• The Digital Entertainer Elite.
• Photo files available on your network or on an attached USB
device.
To view photos:
1. Press Pics on the remote control, or press Home, and then
select Photos.
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2. Browse by title, by folder, or by year. See “Navigating with the
Remote Control” on page 25 for tips.
3. Press Play to view the selected photo and the rest of the listed photo
as a slide show.
You can view photos in full screen or thumbnail mode.
• Press OK to toggle between thumbnail or full screen mode.
•Full screen mode. Cycle through the photos. These are displayed
in the same size and zoom level as they were last viewed.
•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.
Using the Remote Control While Viewing Photos
The following table describes how to use the remote control while
viewing photos. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see
“NETGEAR Universal Remote Control” on page 8.
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.
Table 7. Using the Remote Control to View Photos
Button Action When Viewing Photos
Speed up the slide show. The maximum speed depends on the
size of the photos.
Slow down the slide show.
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or 9
Go to the next photo.
Press 9 to skip to the next item playing in a second session.
For example, if you start photos first and then music, skips
to the next picture, while 9 skips to the next song.
or 7
Go back to the previous photo.
Press 7 to skip to the previous item playing in a second session.
For example, if you start photos first and then music, skips
to the previous picture, while 7 skips to the previous song.
Toggle to and from thumbnail view.
Zoom in and zoom out in full screen mode. When viewing
thumbnails, increase or decrease the size of thumbnails.
Zoom in or out to change the aspect ratio. The aspect ratio
settings adjust the display of the photo for different types of
television sets.
Select another thumbnail in thumbnail view.
Pan photo in full screen view.
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.
Table 7. Using the Remote Control to View Photos (continued)
Button Action When Viewing Photos
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Viewing Recorded Video
The Digital Entertainer Elite finds the video files on an optional internal
hard disk, on your computer’s hard disk, on other computers, on
external hard drives, or on other storage devices on the network.
To view recorded video files, you need the following:
• Digital Entertainer Elite.
• Video files available on your network or on an attached USB
device.
Watching Recorded Video
To watch a video:
1. Turn on the television and the Digital Entertainer Elite.
2. Aim the remote control at the digital media player, and do one of
the following:
• Press Video.
Jump to the video browser.
Jump to the photo browser.
Downloaded content from noncommercial sources might be
of varying quality, and might not play back correctly.
Table 7. Using the Remote Control to View Photos (continued)
Button Action When Viewing Photos
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• Press Home, and select Video > Recorded Video.
3. Use the Recorded Video screen to browse videos. See “Tips When
Using the Remote Control” on page 28 for more information.
4. Select the video that you want to watch.
• 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.
Using the Remote Control When Recorded Video Is
Playing
The following table describes how to use the remote control when video
is playing. For a complete list of all remote control buttons, see
“NETGEAR Universal Remote Control” on page 8.
Play plays the selected item, and then plays the rest of
the items in the order shown on the screen.
Table 8. Using the Remote Control When Video Is Playing
Button When Playing When Paused During Fast Forward
or Rewind
Fast-forward. Slow motion. Fast-forward faster.
Rewind. Not available. Rewind faster.
Go forward 30
seconds.
Single frame. Go forward 15 minutes.
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Go back 30
seconds.
Not available. Go back 15 minutes.
0–9 Jump in the file to
0%, 10%, 20%, …
90% of the file.
Jump in the file to
0%, 10%, 20%, …
90% of the file.
Jump in the file to 0%,
10%, 20%, … 90% of
the file.
Toggle the aspect
ratio.
Toggle the aspect
ratio.
Toggle the aspect ratio
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.
Not available.
Go back to the last
video browser
screen.
Go back to the last
video browser
screen.
Go back to the last video
browser screen.
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 setting. To access the DVD screen,
press Menu on the remote control, and then press the
down arrow to select a topic. Press OK to open the
screen, and then press the down arrow to select a
setting. Press OK to accept the setting.
Table 8. Using the Remote Control When Video Is Playing
Button When Playing When Paused During Fast Forward
or Rewind
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Using the USB Connection for Pictures, Music,
or Video
You can connect up to two USB flash drives or a media player such as
an iPod to a USB port on the front or rear panel of the Digital
Entertainer Elite.
The Digital Entertainer Elite plays files stored in Windows (FAT,
FAT32, NTFS), Macintosh, or Linux disk formats. It does not matter if
you set up the music player on a PC or a Mac.
To play media with a USB connection:
1. Use the USB cable that came with your product to connect it to the
USB port on the front or rear of the Digital Entertainer Elite.
The Digital Entertainer Elite scans the media, and then the media
files are available for you to play on the Digital Entertainer Elite.
Be sure to use USBv2 devices with your Digital Entertainer
Elite. The limited bandwidth of the older USBv1 devices
might interfere with the performance of your playback.
Figure 11
USB port
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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.
Installing and Using an Internal Disk Drive for
Pictures, Music, or Video
Install an optional internal disk drive to store your media files.
Installing an Internal Disk Drive
To install an optional disk drive for storing media files, carefully follow
these instructions.
When browsing media files on an iPod, note that iTunes
uses an unusual file-naming 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.
An internal cooling fan operates when an internal disk drive
is installed.
The installation process formats the hard drive and erases all
existing data. Before you begin, back up any existing data, if
necessary.
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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.
a. Swing open the front cover.
b. Press to release the latch.
c. Pull out the tray.
Always power off the Digital Entertainer Elite using the
on/off switch on the back of the unit before installing or
removing the internal disk drive.
Figure 12
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3. Set the lock inside the tray before installing the hard disk into the
tray for greater security (optional).
4. Insert a hard drive into the tray. Position the drive with the bottom
facing out from the tray, and the connectors facing away.
Figure 13
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 114).
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5. Use the four screws provided with the unit to secure the drive to the
tray.
6. With the latch in the open position, slide the disk tray into the
Digital Entertainer Elite completely, securing the latch and closing
the door.
Figure 14
Figure 15
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7. If the hard disk is not in EVA9000 format, you are prompted to
format the drive. This process erases all data on the drive. See the
following section for more information.
Setting Up the Internal Disk Drive
1. If you install a drive that is not in EVA9000 format, you are
prompted to format the drive. Select Yes to format the disk, and
continue to step 2.
If the disk is already in the required EVA9000 format, you can
manually start the formatting process.
a. Press Home, and select More > Supervisor functions >
Hard Drive Tools > Format disk.
b. Select Yes to format the disk. Wait for the format process to
complete.
2. When the formatting process is complete, select Yes to copy your
persistent data to the internal hard disk. The persistent data includes
your media library and favorites, but does not include your media
files, such as videos and music.
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.
The data source, such as a PC or USB drive, must be
available over the network or through a direct
connection.
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3. Copy your media files to the internal disk drive as described in the
following section.
Drag and Drop Media Files to the Internal Disk Drive
To copy your media files onto the internal disk drive, do the following:
1. Press Home, and select More > Supervisor functions >
Advanced Settings > Power and Hard Drive.
2. Scroll down to File Sharing, and select Enabled.
3. Enter a password (optional).
a. Select the password field and enter the new password using the
drop-down keyboard.
b. Select Done/OK from the on-screen keyboard to save the
changes.
4. On your PC, the EVA9000 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
EVA9000”.
• On a Mac, go to Go > Network > EVA9000 name > Media.
To disable the password, press the CLR button to clear
all text.
It might take a few minutes for the EVA9000 drive to
appear on your network.
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5. Use your mouse to drag media files to the media folder on the hard
drive. NETGEAR suggests organizing the files into folders, such as
music and videos.
6. To play the media on your internal hard drive, press Music, Video,
or Pics on the remote and select the media files.
Playing Internet Media
To go to the Internet Media screen, press Home, and then select
Internet Media. The Internet Media menu offers these selections:
•YouTube Video. You must have a PC running the Digital
Entertainer for Windows software to use this feature.
The Data folder for the EVA9000 drive contains playlists
and other system files. Do not modify the contents of this
folder.
For improved video playback over a wireless connection,
activate video buffering, select More > Supervisor
functions > Advanced Settings > Power and Hard Drive.
Scroll down to Video buffering and select All videos. See
“Power and Hard Drive Tools” on page 89 for more
information.
To copy media files directly from a USB drive to the
internal hard disk, select More > Supervisor functions >
Hard Drive Tools > Manage data on disk. See “Hard
Drive Tools” on page 85 for more information.
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•Internet Radio Player. Browse and edit the list of Internet radio
stations.
Viewing YouTube Content
You can use your Digital Entertainer Elite to view YouTube content and
add items or publishers to your favorites lists.
To do so, you need the following:
• The Digital Entertainer Elite set up with access to the Internet
through your network.
• A PC running the Digital Entertainer for Windows software.
To view YouTube content:
1. Press Home, and select Video > YouTube, or select Internet
Media > YouTube.
2. Select the option you want to use to retrieve YouTube content, and
press OK.
–Recent searches. Displays your most recent YouTube keyword
searches.
–Favorite videos. Displays a list of your favorite videos.
–Favorite users. Displays a list of your favorite YouTube users.
–Search tags. Press Caps Lock to display the onscreen
keyboard, and then use the arrow buttons on your remote
control to enter a search term (tag). Your last search tag is
displayed by default. Select OK on the onscreen keyboard to
close the keyboard.
To add Internet radio stations more easily, use the Digital
Entertainer Elite Web browser interface. Find your
favorite station on your PC, copy its URL, and paste that
into the browser.
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–Search user’s videos. Press Caps Lock to display the
onscreen keyboard, and then use the arrow buttons on your
remote control to enter a search term (tag). Your last search tag
is displayed by default. Select OK on the onscreen keyboard to
close the keyboard.
–Tags. Browse categories of videos, such as action or animals.
–Top videos. Browse a list of top YouTube videos.
The results of your search are displayed, with a preview of each
item shown on the right when an item in the list is selected.
3. Select the item you want to view, and press OK.
The Digital Entertainer Elite begins playing the YouTube item.
When you have finished viewing the item, you can save this
publisher or this item in your favorites list for easy access in the
future.
Using the Remote Control When Viewing YouTube
Content
The following table describes how to use the remote control when
YouTube content is playing. For a complete list of all remote control
buttons, see “NETGEAR Universal Remote Control” on page 8.
Use the Zoom button to improve the picture quality
when viewing YouTube content.
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Table 9. Using the Remote Control When YouTube Is Playing
Button When Playing When Paused During Fast
Forward or Rewind
Pauses the current
video.
Play plays the
selected item.
Pauses the current
video.
Pauses the current
video.
Play plays the
selected item and
queues up the rest of
the items in the order
shown on the screen.
Returns to play
mode.
Fast-forward.
Press twice to skip
to the next video.
Slow motion. Not available.
Not available. Not available. Not available.
Not available. Not available. Not available.
Stop the media that
is currently playing.
If multiple videos are
queued, the Skip
back button skips to
the previous video;
the Skip forward
button skips to the
next video
Not available. Not available.
Toggle the aspect
ratio.
Toggle the aspect
ratio.
Toggle the aspect
ratio.
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Playing Internet Radio
You can use your Digital Entertainer Elite to access and play Internet
radio programming and add items or publishers to your favorites lists.
To do so, you need the Digital Entertainer Elite set up with access to the
Internet through your network.
To access and play Internet radio programming:
1. Press Home, and select Music or select Internet Media.
2. Select Internet Radio, and press OK.
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.
Go back to the last
YouTube browser
screen.
Toggles to and from
full screen mode.
Toggles to and from
full screen mode.
Not available.
Some Internet radio stations provide a low bit rate audio
stream that your amplifier or receiver might not support. Try
connecting the analog audio outputs of the Digital Entertainer
Elite to the analog inputs of your home audio amplifier or
receiver, and switch the device to that input when listening to
a low bit rate Internet radio station.
Table 9. Using the Remote Control When YouTube Is Playing
Button When Playing When Paused During Fast
Forward or Rewind
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–Browse station. You can browse by title, genre, or quality. Use
the up or down arrows and Page up or down to scroll through
the list. A preview of each item is shown on the right when an
item in the list is selected.
–Remove station. Remove an Internet radio station from the
list.
–Add station. Add an Internet radio station to the list. You need
to know the station’s URL (Web address).
3. Select the item you want to play, and press OK.
The Digital Entertainer Elite begins playing that item.
When you have finished playing the item, you can save this station
in your favorites list for easy access in the future.
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.
Viewing News and Weather
You can use the Digital Entertainer Elite to view news and weather.
To view news and weather, you need the Digital Entertainer Elite set up
with access to the Internet through your network.
You can use the browser interface from the PC to add
stations to the favorites list.
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Viewing Weather
Weather is available only in the United States. To receive local weather,
you must enter your zip code. You can enter your zip code during
installation or using Digital Entertainer Elite settings. (Press Home,
and select News/Weather.)
Internet Channels
Internet Channels uses Really Simple Syndication (RSS) for accessing
regularly updated information such as news, podcasts, and blogs.
Common sources are the major television networks and wire services,
as well as many Internet websites and portals.
To use the Digital Entertainer Elite to browse RSS news feeds on your
television, press Home, and select News/Weather > Internet
channels. The Digital Entertainer Elite includes several common news
feeds, and you can add your own. To add your own list, select Add new
RSS feed, and enter the URL (Web address) of the RSS news feed as
well as a descriptive title.
You can locate the RSS feeds on your computer and use the Digital
Entertainer Elite browser interface to save the RSS feeds to view on
your television.
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.
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Navigation commands from the remote control go to the media that you
started last. The other buttons control the first media. For example, if
you are watching television, and then you start playing music, pressing
Pause pauses the music. Pressing the number buttons or Channel up
changes the channel.
Viewing the Status of Multiple Digital Entertainer
Elites
Use the Digital Entertainer application to view the status of any Digital
Entertainer Elite operating in your network.
To do so, run the Digital Entertainer application:
1. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > NETGEAR
Digital Entertainer for Windows > Digital Entertainer.
This icon appears in the system tray when the Digital
Entertainer for Windows software is running.
2. Click to open the Digital Entertainer for Windows screen.
• To access the Web browser interface, use one of these methods:
– Select Open.
– Double-click .
– Select Rooms > name of Digital Entertainer Elite to open
a specific Digital Entertainer Elite.
You can also monitor what is playing on another Digital
Entertainer Elite using the Now Playing screen on your
TV. Use the right and left arrows to scroll between rooms
and see what is s playing in each.
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Viewing Status
You can view the status of what is playing in each room. Click and
select Status. The Status screen opens.
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. For future use.
You can also right-click the Digital Entertainer Elite name to select the
following additional options:
Figure 16
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•Play. Play media in the selected room.
•Control. Opens a screen with buttons that control playback of the
selected session, such as play, pause and skip.
•Power off. Stops the selected session.
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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.
• Assuring that adequate parental controls are in place for using the
digital media in your network.
Improving Media Library Search Results
To make browsing easier or to add media cover art, you can tag your
media files with the Tag Tool.
Using the Tag Tool Application
Use the Tag Tool to enhance your file management on third-party
devices, such as your mobile phone or MP3 player, as well as on the
Digital Entertainer Elite. The Tag Tool works with these file formats:
AVI, WMV, MPG, MP1, MP2, MP3, MKV, FLAC, ISO, and IFO. The
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Digital Entertainer Elite can read the existing tag information associated
with your media files.
You can use the Tag Tool to add or change the identification information
stored in media files. For example, you can enter the artist name or
rating.
To use the Tag Tool:
1. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > NETGEAR
Digital Entertainer for Windows > Tag Tool.
You can use the Tag Tool to remove a tag for a file. Select
Remove Tag or select Edit > Remove Tag.
If you set the rating for a file, you can also control access to
that file from the Digital Entertainer Elite Security screen.
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The Tag Tool screen opens, as shown in the following figure.
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.
•Preview window. You can select Play to watch a preview.
•Search pane. Enter the name of video in the Name, and then
use the Search pane buttons: Search IMDB, Search Amazon,
or Search Google. After you select a movie, you can select
Form Fill to copy the information from the Web page into the
Tag Tool screen.
3. Make the changes that you want, and then click Apply to save the
tag.
Figure 17
Search
Hide or view
the search
pane
Preview
window
pane
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Adding Cover Art
You can use the Tag Tool application to add cover art to files
individually or in groups.
Capturing a Video Frame for Cover Art
You can use the Tag Tool to capture a single frame from the video to use
as cover art for your video.
To capture a video frame:
1. Click Play in the Preview window.
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.
Figure 18
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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. Right-click the image of the album or cover art.
3. Select Copy, and then right-click to copy and paste the image into
the Tag Tools Picture area.
You can also copy and paste any other image into the Picture area.
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. This saves your cover art
picture into a file named folder.jpg in the album’s folder. Both
Figure 19
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Windows Media Player and the Digital Entertainer Elite will
recognize this as the album art for all the songs in the folder.
Using the Script Wizard to Automate Tasks
Use the Digital Entertainer Script Wizard to automate a variety of tasks.
You can create three types of scripts:
•Command script.Creates a new script to automate the ways you
use your Digital Entertainer Elite.
•Video script.Creates a new script that appears in the video browser
of your Digital Entertainer Elite.
•Audio script.Creates a new script that appears in the audio browser
of your Digital Entertainer Elite.
To create a script:
1. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > NETGEAR
Digital Entertainer for Windows > Script Wizard.
Figure 20
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2. Select the script type (command, video, or audio).
3. Click New to add an action from the list.
4. Select the options for the script action, if prompted, and then click
Next.
5. Add additional actions, if necessary.
Figure 21
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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. The following topics identify common
connection types, their speed, and security considerations.
• 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). A typical residential ADSL or cable modem
connection provides a downstream throughput of about 1 to 3
megabits per second (Mbps). Newer technologies such as ADSL2+
and Fiber to the Home (FTTH) increase the connection speed to
tens of Mbps.
•Wireless
Current-generation 802.11n wireless routers such as the NETGEAR
WNR854T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router provide wireless
data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called
multiple input, multiple output (MIMO). MIMO uses multiple
antennas to transmit multiple streams of data. The use of multiple
(internal) antennas also provides excellent range and coverage.
With the introduction of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and
authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong.
• Powerline
For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or
are distant, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring.
NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200
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Mbps to any power outlet and connects to your devices and network
using standard Ethernet cables.
Data transmissions are encrypted for security, and you can
configure an individual network password to prevent neighbors
from connecting.
The Powerline HD family of products can coexist on the same
network with older-generation XE family products or HomePlug
1.0 products, but they are not interoperable with these older
products.
• Wired Ethernet
As Gigabit Ethernet ports become common on newer computers,
wired Ethernet remains a good choice for speed, economy, and
security. Gigabit Ethernet can extend up to 100 meters with twisted-
pair wiring of Cat 5e or better. A wired connection is not
susceptible to interference, and eavesdropping would require a
physical connection to your network.
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. Because
latency and packet loss can disrupt your video, plan to provide at
least twice the capacity you need, or add an internal hard drive to
provide “buffering” for your connection.
You need at least two Powerline HD adapters to make
this type of connection in your network.
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• Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and
does not strain most modern networks. Like video, however,
streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss, so a
congested network or a noisy link can cause problems.
Optimizing the Performance of Your Home
Network
To get the best performance from your home network, you should
optimize each portion of the network, as well and place files in the
network where they will get the bandwidth their use will demand.
Optimizing Wireless Performance
The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection
can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless
router. You should choose a location for your router that will maximize
the network speed.
Actual data throughput varies. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead,
can lower actual data throughput rate.
To find the best location, start the Network test (from the
Supervisor Functions screen) running on the Digital
Entertainer Elite, and then move the Digital Entertainer Elite
and the wireless router. Monitor the Network test results to
determine which location maximizes network speed.
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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.
Therefore, the most critical links in your network are those where
the traffic is high and the distances are great. Optimize those first.
• Choose placement carefully.
For best results, place your router:
– Near the center of the area in which your computers will
operate.
– In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the
wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even
if through walls).
• Avoid obstacles to wireless signals.
– Keep wireless devices at least 2 feet from large metal fixtures
such as file cabinets, refrigerators, pipes, metal ceilings,
reinforced concrete, and metal partitions.
– Keep the device away from large amounts of water such as fish
tanks and water coolers.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant
performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to
the router. For complete range and performance
specifications, see “Technical Specifications” on page 117.
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• Reduce interference.
Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings.
Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise
sources, especially those in the 2400–2500 MHz frequency band.
Common noise-creating sources are:
– Computers and fax machines (no closer than 1 foot)
– Copy machines and cell phones (no closer than 6 feet)
– Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet)
• Choose your settings.
– Use a scanning utility including those provided with the
NETGEAR wireless adapters to determine what other wireless
networks are operating nearby, and then select an unused
channel.
– Turn off SSID broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other
nearby devices might automatically try to connect to your
network several times a second, which can cause significant
performance reduction.
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. Here are some examples:
• A Digital Entertainer Elite in one room streaming high-definition
video from a server in another room
• A storage device that is used for backing up your computers
Next, consider the throughput of your network devices. Where possible,
use higher-speed technologies to make the heaviest-traffic connections
with no lower-speed bottlenecks in the path.
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This illustration shows a sample network using multiple networking
technologies. The two PCs with Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters
have a gigabit connection through the gigabit switch to the ReadyNAS
Duo network storage unit with a gigabit connection. This connection
should allow for extremely fast access to large files on the ReadyNASTM
Duo unit. The EVA9000 connected through a pair of Powerline HD
adapters has access at the 200 Mbps speed of the Powerline HD
connection. This is fine for any of the media files it will use over this
connection and might be more suitable than running Ethernet cables to
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where the entertainment system is 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. If you want to send video over a wireless
network connection, new wireless technologies like those found in the
NETGEAR RangeMaxTM products are good choices. Not only do they
operate at higher speeds, but they also sustain those speeds over greater
distances.
File transfer speed depends on the following:
• Hard disk drive speed
SATA hard drives can be any of the following speeds: 4,500 RPM,
5,400 RPM, 7,200 RPM, 10,000 RPM.
• LAN connection speed
A Gigabit Ethernet connection through a gigabit switch provides
the fastest LAN file transfer speed and gives the best performance.
NETGEAR HD Powerline adapters provide adequate bandwidth
without the inconvenience of running Ethernet cables.
• Wireless communication speed
– 802.11b (11 Mbps,) is not recommended for video.
For best performance separate your media into their
own set of folders. This will maximize performance of
your PC and reduce time needed to find media files.
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– 802.11g (54 Mbps) is not recommended for HD video.
– 802.11n is not recommended for high bandwidth HD video.
However, when using 802.11n, the 5GHz band is usually less
crowded and will likely provide better performance.
– If many wireless networks in your area are sharing the same
channel, this can slow the speed of your wireless network. (The
scanning utility built in to NETGEAR wireless adapters lists all
wireless networks operating at your location along with the
channel each is using.)
– 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. For
example, do not wirelessly connect both the Digital Entertainer
Elite and your computer with media to your router. Replace one of
these wireless links with a wired connection.
• For playing music and viewing photos, wirelessly connecting both
the Digital Entertainer Elite and the computer with media files
should work fine.
• With a wireless 802.11g connection, you can stream standard-
definition video, music, and standard-resolution photos reliably,
although high network traffic and interference might cause some
audio/video interruptions.
• You can use NETGEAR’s Powerline HD product with a wired
connection; it supports all but the most demanding HD streaming.
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• Upgrade to a Dual Band 802.11n router such as the NETGEAR
WNDR3300. Use the less crowded 5GHz band for video and keep
your computers and other internet devices on 2.4GHz bands.
• Add a hard drive (see “Installing and Using an Internal Disk Drive
for Pictures, Music, or Video” on page 46) to improve playback
results over wireless by using the hard drive to buffer playback.
Taking Precautions
Take precautions to secure personal data sent over wireless connections
to your Digital Entertainer HD. Also take precautions for monitoring
content, if you wish to exercise parental control.
See the following sections for information about doing this.
Access and Network Security
Use care when sharing media, and set up security in your home network
to protect your privacy and prevent unauthorized access to your photos
and media files.
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.
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When using a wireless network:
• Use wireless security such as WEP, WPA, or WPA2. For more
about wireless security, see “Wireless Networking Basics:” on
page 119.
• Use a firewall or home router with Network Address Translation
(NAT), which hides your in-home systems from the Internet.
Exercising Parental Control
You can block video files by rating, or block any files based on their
location.
Block Video Files By Rating
To block video files using an MPPA or TV rating, mark the files with a
rating and then select a rating level on your Digital Entertainer Elite:
1. Use the NETGEAR Tag Tool application to tag video files with an
MPAA or TV rating. From the Windows Start menu, select All
Programs > NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows > Tag
Tool.
2. Change the supervisor password on your Digital Entertainer Elite:
Files without tags are considered “NR” or Not Rated, the
most sensitive and highest rating.
Files restricted by rating do not have to be in the same
folder.
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a. Press Home and select More > Supervisor functions >
Advanced Settings > Parental controls and security >
Supervisor password.
b. Enter the new password, and press OK.
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.
Users can access files with the selected rating or a lower rating
(higher up on the menu), but cannot access files tagged with a
higher rating. For example, if you select PG-13, all files with a PG-
13, PG, TVPG or G rating are accessible at all times. However, files
with TV-14, R, NC17, TVMA or NR (no rating set) are accessible
only if you enter the supervisor password.
Select the NR rating to allow access to all shared media files.
Be sure you pick a password that is easy to remember, or
store it in a safe place.
To temporarily suspend parental controls for 20 minutes
and display blocked files, select More > Supervisor
functions and enter the supervisor password. To re-
establish parental controls, press the power button to
turn the device off and back on.
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Block Files By Location
To block files by location, choose the shared folders that require a
supervisor password:
1. Place the files in a shared folder.
2. Press Home on the remote and select More > Supervisor
functions > Advanced Settings > Parental controls and security >
Share Restrictions.
3. Check the boxes next to the shared folders that require a supervisor
password. Folders with a checked box can be accessed only with
the supervisor password.
4. (Optional) Enter an additional password for each protected folder:
a. Press Home, and select More > Supervisor functions >
Advanced Settings > Servers and shared folders > Select which
servers to scan
b. Highlight the shared folder that is password protected with
parental controls.
c. Press Menu and enter a username and password.
d. Select OK.
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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.
Custom Setup
The Custom setup screen lets you manually connect the Digital
Entertainer Elite to your network, and to share media files on your
network so that the Digital Entertainer Elite can access them.
Use this screen to set up access to media files on your network that are
on Linux systems or storage servers attached to the network.
To use Custom setup, press Home, and select More > Supervisor
functions > Setup Wizard. After you select a language and hear the
audio welcome tune, you are offered a choice of Basic or Custom setup.
The Custom Setup screen offers these options:
•Select video mode. Set the appropriate resolution for your TV.
•Change room name. If you have more than one Digital
Entertainer Elite, you can select room names, such as living room,
from the list of options to identify them. Or, you can enter a room
name, using the onscreen keyboard.
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•Enter your ZIP code. You can enter your zip code to receive news,
weather, and TV programming information for your local area.
•Install Computer Software. Next, you are prompted to use the
installation CD (included with your Digital Entertainer Elite) on the
computer where you store your media files. Follow the prompts in
to complete the setup of your Digital Entertainer Elite.
•Scan for shared content. Your Digital Entertainer Elite will scan
your network for shared folders. Alternately, you can enter the
name of a network workgroup to be scanned.
•Data location. Specify a writeable server location where your
media library and other persistent data files can be stored.
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 86.
•Full scan for media files. Rebuild the media library. This replaces
current media files and adds newfound media files. A full scan
takes significant time, depending on the number of files you have
designated for sharing.
•Scan for USB attached media. Check for media devices such as
an iPod or MP3 player that are connected to the Digital Entertainer
Elite.
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•Scan for hard drive media. Check for an internal hard drive
device installed in the Digital Entertainer Elite.
•Hard Drive Tools. Formats the drive or verify the health of the
drive. See “Hard Drive Tools” on page 85.
•Network test. Measure the data transfer between devices on your
network and your Digital Entertainer Elite.
•Update. Check for firmware updates for the Digital Entertainer
Elite on the NETGEAR website, or update the firmware from a file
on a USB storage device. See “Updating the Firmware” on
page 100 for more information.
•System Information. See “System Information” on page 94.
•Restart. Restart the Digital Entertainer Elite.
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 Home, and select More > Supervisor
functions > Hard Drive Tools.
Be sure that power to your Digital Entertainer Elite unit
is not interrupted during the firmware update process.
Failure to observe this precaution can permanently
damage the unit.
Following a firmware update, you need to reload your
media library into the Digital Entertainer Elite from the
backup location.
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•Manage data on disk. Copies a single media file from another
source drive, such as a PC or USB drive, to the internal hard drive.
•Format disk. Formats the disk for use with your Digital Entertainer
Elite. The format process erases all existing data. Before you begin,
back up any existing data, if necessary.
•Standard disk check. Checks the consistency of the disk file
system. Use this option if you have trouble copying or reading a
file. The standard disk check can take up to 30 minutes. The Digital
Entertainer Elite cannot be used until the process is complete.
•Extensive disk check. Checks the entire disk surface for bad
blocks. Use this option if you have trouble copying or reading a
file. The extensive disk check can take up to several hours. The
Digital Entertainer Elite cannot be used until the process is
complete.
•Unmount drive. Unmounts and disables the drive from the Digital
Entertainer Elite. This option is used to replace a disk. After the
disk is unmounted, replace the hard disk following the instructions
in “Installing and Using an Internal Disk Drive for Pictures,
Music, or Video” on page 4-46.
•Drive information. Displays information about the drive including
capacity and percentage of storage space used.
Advanced Settings
The following options are available to customize your Digital
Entertainer Elite.
For more information, refer to “Installing and Using an
Internal Disk Drive for Pictures, Music, or Video” on
page 4-46.
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Display and Screensaver
•Display type. Select the display you prefer. The default is North
America.
•Display mode. For a high-definition TV, select the appropriate
resolution.
•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. You can set the interval after which a screen saver
will protect your TV from image burn-in. You can use the Image
option to use a picture from your library as your screensaver.
•Skin settings. Choose one of the built-in skins, or backgrounds, for
the onscreen menus.
To add a skin:
1. From the main menu, select More > Supervisor functions >
Advanced Settings > Display and screensaver.
2. Navigate to Skin settings. The default skin setting is called FlareHD
and is stored on the Digital Entertainer Elite flash. Click the Save
skin button to export the skin to the Data save location folder (set in
the Advanced Settings > Media library management screen).
3. Navigate to the machine, NAS, or USB share that you are using as
your data save location. Locate the Skins subfolder. Underneath that
are subfolders for each defined skin. A subfolder called FlareHD
was created in the previous step.
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4. Uncompress the skin you want, and put it in its own subfolder.
5. From the main menu, select More > Supervisor functions >
Advanced settings > Display and screensaver.
6. Select the new skin from the drop-down list, and press the Back
button. The skin displays on your screen.
Audio and Slideshow
Use these options to customize your audio and image experience:
•Digital Audio Surround Output. You should leave these settings
at the default value (Stereo) unless your system is capable of
processing one of the surround sound formats. To enjoy surround
sound playback, set the option to Passthrough.
•Volume level lock. The default value, not fixed, causes the volume
when the system starts up to be at the same level as the last time the
system was used. 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. Select the transition style you prefer for your
slideshows.
•Image zoom. Select Full image to see your images actual size, or
Fill screen to make images fill the screen. Low-resolution images
might appear pixillated when displayed to fill the screen.
•Minimum image size. The Digital Entertainer Elite does not
include images smaller than the specified file size.
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Power and Hard Drive Tools
The Power and Hard Drive screen includes additional settings for hard
drive and power features.
To access these options, press Home, and select More > Supervisor
functions > Advanced > Power and hard drive.
•Fan override. Specifies when the hard drive cooling fan runs. The
default is auto. This option is available only if a hard drive is
installed.
•Standby: Select the number of minutes or hours that should pass
before the device enters standby mode. The default is Never.
•Power Off: Select the number of minutes or hours that should pass
before the device is powered off. The default is Never.
•Remote power key: Select if the power button should put the
device in Standby or Power Off the unit. The default is Standby.
•File Sharing. Enable File Sharing to allow drag and drop of media
files. See “Drag and Drop Media Files to the Internal Disk Drive”
on page 51 for more information. The default is Disabled. When
File Sharing is enabled the system will not enter Power Off mode
automatically. This option is available only if a hard drive is
installed.
•Video buffering. Use video buffering to improve the performance
of video playback, especially over a wireless connection. Select All
Videos for best performance with a wireless connection. This
option is available only if a hard drive is installed.
•Disk buffer size. Select the amount of disk space used for the video
buffer. Use the up and down arrow buttons to increase or decrease
the buffer size setting. This option is available only if a hard drive is
installed.
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•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 85.
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. Ethernet local area network (LAN) connection.
•Wireless. Wireless 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n connection.
•Standalone. USB device connected directly to your Digital
Entertainer Elite.
Other Advanced Settings
Other features you can access from the Advanced Settings screen
include:
•Servers and shared folders. Set up shared media files available for
the Digital Entertainer Elite. See “Setting Up Network Shares” on
page 91.
•Parental controls and security. Set up parental controls See
“Exercising Parental Control” on page 79.
•Media library management. Manage your media library. See
“Media Library Management” on page 92.
•Language. Select a language for the Digital Entertainer Elite
onscreen menus.
•Time and location. Specify your location and time zone, and
synchronize your Digital Entertainer Elite to a time server.
Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions 91
•Other.
• Folder browsing: Enable or disable folder browsing. Enabling
this option displays the complete folder tree starting at the top
level. Enable “Live” folder browsing to display all network
locations and scan each folder as you select it, adding any new
media it finds to the media library.
• SACK Processing: SACK audio processing is used for
debugging only.
• Media art display: Specifies the size of media art. Smaller files
appear fast on the screen.
• Pop-up help. Enables or disables the pop-up help system. The
menus are enabled by default.
• YouTube direct playback. Enables or Disables higher quality
video directly from YouTube without the using a Windows PC.
Since some YouTube clips are not available using this method,
error messages may appear.
• Restore factory defaults. This resets all the options to the default
values as of the last installed firmware, and requires a system
restart.
•Data save location. Specify where the media library, photo
thumbnails and other data will be saved.
•Data backup and restore. Save your settings or restore the Digital
Entertainer Elite to its factory default settings.
Setting Up Network Shares
Network shares are shared folders that can be seen throughout your
network. You can specify which shared folders you want the Digital
Entertainer Elite to check when it looks for media files.
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To go to the Network Shares screen, press Home, and select More >
Supervisor functions > Advanced Settings > Servers and shared folders.
The Network Shares screen offers these options:
•Build network shares list. Scan the network for all shared folders.
•Select which servers to scan. Select which shared folders the
Digital Entertainer Elite should check when it scans for media files.
•Add network share. Enter the name of a hidden server, or add a
password to a server. A hidden server does not broadcast its
network name.
Media Library Management
The media library is a list of media that the Digital Entertainer Elite has
found in shared folders on the network. There are two versions of your
media library: One resides on the Digital Entertainer Elite, and the other
is a backup, located in the data save location you specify. The backup
library can be saved to a device on your network, or to an external
device. Each time the Digital Entertainer Elite searches for media, it can
save a new library. If there is a library, the Digital Entertainer Elite
powers up faster in the event of a network problem or power outage.
To go to the Media library management screen, press Home, and
select More > Supervisor functions > Advanced Settings > Media
library management. The Media library management screen offers these
options:
•Data save location. Specify where your backup library should be
saved.
•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.
Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions 93
•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.
•Daily auto-scan. Set the Digital Entertainer Elite to scan your files
every day at the specified time, or you can disable this option.
•Show file details. This option is for use in detecting invalid files
and should be left off unless you are instructed to use it by
NETGEAR support personnel.
This option requires your computer to be on and the
shared files available at the specified time. If your
computer is in sleep, standby, or any mode other than on,
the scan will find no shared files, and your library will
contain no media.
To avoid this, you can disable Daily auto-scan, or leave
the computer on, or enable the computer Wake on LAN
feature so that your computer is activated by the scan.
94 Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions
More... Settings
The following settings are available in the More screen:
•Quick scan for media files. Look for new media files and add
them to the media library.
•Now playing. Display the audio and video media that is currently
playing.
•Follow me. To use this feature you must have more than one
Digital Entertainer Elite installed. Selecting Follow me lets you
direct the media that is playing to another Digital Entertainer Elite
in a different room. See also “Using Multiple Digital Entertainer
Elites” on page 33.
•Send message. You can select a message to send to another Digital
Entertainer Elite in a different room. To use this feature you must
have more than one Digital Entertainer Elite installed.
•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 84.
•Supervisor Functions. See “Supervisor Functions Menu Screen”
on page 84.
System Information
System information is useful for troubleshooting network problems or
technical support.
To go to the System Information screen, press Home, and select
More > Supervisor functions > System Information. The System
Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions 95
Information screen displays information about free memory, version
information (kernel and firmware), dynamic RAM information, network
information (LAN), IP address, MAC, broadcast information, and
gateway.
Setting Up Hot Keys
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.
To set up a hot key:
1. Press Home, and select More > Hot key binding.
2. Select the key on the remote control that you want to program.
3. Select an action from the list for this hot key.
To use the hot keys when the television is off, turn on the Digital
Entertainer Elite, and then press the hot key.
Using PC Access
To use this feature you must have a Windows-based PC running the
Digital Entertainer for Windows software. PC Access lets you use the
remote control and TV to view and access features on your PC such as
browsing the Internet or checking e-mail.
To use the Digital Entertainer Elite PC Access feature:
1. Click the Digital Entertainer for Windows system tray icon on
your PC to open the Digital Entertainer application.
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2. Select the Allow remote access to this PC check box.
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.
Figure 24
Table 10. Remote Control PC Access Is Enabled
Button Action
Backspace
Nudge mouse
Allow remote access
to this PC
Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions 97
Switch (Alt+Tab)
Close (Alt+F4)
Back tab
Back (Alt+Left Arrow)
Tab
Next (Alt+Right Arrow)
Left mouse-click
Right 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.
Table 10. Remote Control PC Access Is Enabled (continued)
Button Action
98 Custom Setup and Supervisor Functions
99
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Resetting to Factory Defaults
You can use the Reset button on the rear panel of the Digital Entertainer
Elite to reset to factory defaults. Use a pen or paperclip to press the
button, and hold it in for 5 seconds.
You can also use the menus to reset to factory defaults. Press
Home, and select More > Supervisor functions > Advanced
Settings > Restore factory defaults.
For information about factory default settings, see “Default Settings”
on page 115.
Figure 25
Reset
100 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Updating the Firmware
To update the firmware on your Digital Entertainer Elite, press
Home, and select More > Supervisor functions > Update.
• To check for firmware updates for the Digital Entertainer Elite on
the NETGEAR website, select Update from the Internet, and follow
the onscreen prompts.
• 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.
Playing Media
If the Digital Entertainer Elite cannot play media or music, check to see
if the file is protected. Windows Media Connect is required for
Be sure that power to your Digital Entertainer Elite unit
is not interrupted during the firmware update process.
Failure to observe this precaution can permanently
damage the unit.
Following a firmware update, you need to reload your
media library into the Digital Entertainer Elite from the
backup location.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 101
Windows XP users to play protected files. See the Microsoft
documentation for these products.
Firewall Port Settings
The built-in Windows firewall opens ports to communicate with the
Digital Entertainer Elite. For other firewalls, you might need to open
these ports:
• TCP: 49156, 49157, 49158, 49159
• UDP: 49152, 49153, 49154, 49155
If you are using a Windows PC to share media content, allow access to
the following ports: 139 TCP, 445 TCP, 137 UDP, and 138 UDP for file-
sharing services.
If you are using Windows Media Connect to share media from
Windows, configure your desktop firewall to allow ports 10243 TCP
and 10280–10284 UDP.
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/.
If you use Windows Media Connect, place protected media
files in one folder, and use Windows Media Connect to share
only that folder. Then use the Configuration Wizard to share
all other folders.
102 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Accessing Your Digital Media
The following sections provide some suggestions for accessing digital
media with Windows, Macintosh OSX, and Linux.
Windows System Passwords
If your system requires a password on startup, you need to use one of
these access methods:
• Recommended: Enable guest access on PCs that have a startup
password. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control
Panel > User Accounts, and enable guest access.
• Manually enter passwords on your Digital Entertainer Elite.
• Remove the password from the main administrator account.
Macintosh OSX
Turn off the Macintosh firewall, and then select the sharing icon from
system preferences.
1. Click Firewall, select Stop, and verify that “Firewall off” is
displayed.
2. Select the sharing icon from system preferences, and select the
Windows Sharing check box. Make sure that “Windows Sharing
On” is displayed.
Once the system is up and running, for better security you can configure
your OSX firewall to allow file access while blocking other network
ports. For file sharing you must allow access through TCP ports 139 and
445, and UDP ports 137 and 138.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 103
Linux
You need to load and install a Samba server.
• On Redhat 9 systems, click the Red Hat button, and select
System Settings > Server Settings > Samba Server. Click Add in
the dialog box that displays.
• On other systems, you might need to install the Samba server
(smbd) manually and modify the samba configuration file (/etc/
smb.conf on most systems; select the man smbd check box). If
Samba is not installed, see http://www.samba.org.
Error Messages
The following table describes error messages and recommended actions
when they occur.
Table 11. 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.
See “Optimizing the Performance of Your
Home Network” on page 72 for more
information.
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Unable to play this media. The
media format is not supported, or
the location is not accessible.
The media format is not supported by the
Digital Entertainer Elite, or the file could not
be opened or might no longer be available.
• Play a supported media file.
• Check the network connection.
• Verify the existence of the file.
• Verify the PC or server is powered on.
• Check the access permissions on the file
and folder.
• Verify that the file format and encoding are
supported.
See “Supported Media File Formats” on
page 116 for more information.
Unable to play this media. The
media could not be opened, or
the location is not accessible.
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.
Unable to play this media. The
media is protected, and a license
could not be obtained.
The file is protected by Windows Media
DRM, and the license for the file is expired,
or invalid, or was not granted.
Verify that the file is playable from Windows
Media Player.
Unable to play this media. There
are insufficient resources to open
or play the media.
Restart the Digital Entertainer Elite. If the
problem persists after restarting the Digital
Entertainer Elite, then the media dimensions
or encoding is not supported.
Table 11. Error Messages (continued)
Message Description and Action
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Unsupported video - may not play
correctly.
The video is a DIVX 3 video. Some DIVX 3
videos do not play back correctly on the
Digital Entertainer Elite.
Unable to play this station. The format of the selected Internet radio
station is not supported. The Digital
Entertainer Elite supports only MP3
streaming audio formats for Internet radio
playback.
Error loading picture. Photo
format is not supported.
The photo is not a JPEG, TIFF, BMP or
PNG, or the dimension, encoding, or color
space of the photo is not supported.
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.
Error loading picture. Photo could
not be read.
The file exists, but an error occurred when it
was accessed.
• Check the network connections.
• Check access permissions on the file and
folder.
• Check that the photo is viewable on a PC.
Table 11. Error Messages (continued)
Message Description and Action
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Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems that might prevent
you from connecting to the Digital Entertainer Elite.
Error loading picture. Access
denied reading the photo.
The file exists but does not allow read
access to the Digital Entertainer Elite.
Check access permissions on the file and
folder.
Subtitles not available. The external subtitles for a video do not
exist or could not be loaded. The subtitles
might be in an unsupported format.
Supported subtitle formats are SRT, SMI,
SAMI, SUB, and TXT.
Table 12. 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.
• Check that your TV's input selector (sometimes
called TV/Video button) is set to the correct input.
• If you still do not see anything, press TV Mode on
the remote control to change the video mode. Make
sure to pause for 3 seconds between button presses
to allow the Digital Entertainer Elite to change video
modes.
Table 11. Error Messages (continued)
Message Description and Action
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The Digital Entertainer
Elite does not respond
to the remote control.
Check the LED on the front panel of the Digital
Entertainer Elite to make sure that the power is on.
Make sure that the television is turned on.
The LED on the remote control should flash when you
push a button.
• If the LED does not flash, and the batteries are
working, then the remote might be faulty.
• If the LED does flash, reset the Digital Entertainer
Elite.
• Press the DE button on the remote and try
again.
The Digital Entertainer
Elite does not find my
network.
• For wireless networks, make sure that the wireless
network name (SSID) and security settings of the
Digital Entertainer Elite and media server match
exactly.
• Use the Digital Entertainer Configuration Wizard,
and check the settings. On the Windows Start menu,
select All Programs> NETGEAR Digital Entertainer
for Windows > Configuration Wizard.
Some files do not play
or cause the system to
reset.
The Digital Entertainer Elite might not support the
audio or video format used in the file. For information
about what files are supported, see “Supported Media
File Formats” on page 116.
The Digital Entertainer
Elite does not find the
server.
• Make sure that the computer and the Digital
Entertainer Elite are connected to the same network
and turned on.
• If you do not use DHCP on your network, you must
set the IP address of the Digital Entertainer Elite in
the range of addresses on your network. See “IP
Address” on page 111.
• Use the Configuration Wizard to check the settings.
On the Windows Start menu, select All Programs>
NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows >
Configuration Wizard.
Table 12. Connecting to the Digital Entertainer Elite (continued)
Problem Solution
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Network Connections
The following sections provide recommendations for how to
troubleshoot network connections.
Ethernet LAN Connection
The Digital Entertainer Elite expects to be connected to a hub, switch, or
router using a standard Ethernet cable. If you connect to your network
using Ethernet, the link LEDs on the back of your Digital Entertainer
Elite and on your hub or router should both be on. If they are not lit, try
the following:
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. Make sure that you are connected to the domain
(either by being on the same network, or by using
a VPN connection), and then restart folder sharing
in Windows Media Connect.
2. If this is not possible, uninstall the Digital
Entertainer for Windows software, and reinstall it
using a local user account. Then set up sharing
with the Digital Entertainer for Windows software
while logged in with this local user account.
Table 12. Connecting to the Digital Entertainer Elite (continued)
Problem Solution
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 109
• Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the
router and at the hub or workstation.
• Make sure that power is turned on to the connected hub or
workstation.
• Make sure that you are using a standard Ethernet cable and not a
cross-connect cable.
Troubleshooting a Wireless Network Connection
If you did not connect an Ethernet (LAN) cable, the Digital Entertainer
Elite scans for wireless networks. If it does not find your network, check
the following items:
• The Digital Entertainer Elite cannot connect to the wireless network
while it is connected to the Ethernet network. Disconnect your
Ethernet cable.
• Move the Digital Entertainer Elite closer to the wireless access
point or router. See “Wireless Range and Interference” on page 110.
• 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.
– The SSID, and passwords keys are case-sensitive. For example,
NETGEAR is not the same as Netgear.
– You must manually enter your wireless settings as described in
“Setting Up Network Shares” on page 91.
For detailed information about wireless networks, see “Wireless
Networking Basics” listed in “Related Documents.”
110 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Wireless Range and Interference
Wireless networks have one or more access points or routers that send
out wireless signals. The distance that the signal travels is the wireless
range. Interference can block a wireless signal.
The strength and range of the wireless signal depend on the equipment
used. As you move the Digital Entertainer Elite away from an access
point or router, you could lose your wireless connection.
The following can cause interference and prevent you from connecting
to a wireless network:
• Large metal surfaces
• Microwave ovens
• 2.4 GHz cordless phones
• Aquariums or large fish tanks
• Walls built with concrete or metal
Wireless Networking Tips
Wireless networks can be subject to intermittent outages due to
interference and other environment factors such as distance and
construction materials.
Here are some tips for setting up a more robust wireless network for
your media:
• A wireless 802.11g or 802.11 n network can generally support at
most a single HD transmission. For best results with HD video, use
a wired network.
• NEATGEAR 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.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 111
• 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.
Readings above 60Mbps should be readily achievable.
• When using 802.11g or 802.11 n, make sure that there are no
802.11b devices connected. Having any 802.11b devices connected
reduces the overall throughput of your network even if the 802.11b
devices are not active.
• In environments with lots of wireless networks you might have
better results with power line networking.
IP Address
If the Digital Entertainer Elite does not receive a valid IP address, try the
following:
1. Verify that a working DHCP server is on your network. Computers
on the network should get IP addresses in the correct range.
If the Digital Entertainer Elite is set to use DHCP and fails to obtain
an IP address from the server, it resorts to a default IP address of
127.0.0.1. You can use a static IP address if there is a problem
connecting to the DHCP server.
2. If you are using a wireless network, verify that the Digital
Entertainer Elite is associated with the correct SSID. To display the
SSID, follow the instructions in “Setting Up Network Shares” on
page 91.
3. If you are using a secure wireless network, verify that the security
settings, such as WEP or WPA, on the Digital Entertainer Elite,
match the settings on your access point. For information about
112 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
wireless security, see “Wireless Networking Basics” listed in
“Related Documents.”
Connecting to a Server
If the Digital Entertainer Elite cannot find the correct server, try the
following:
1. Verify that the Digital Entertainer Elite and the PC running the
Digital Entertainer for Windows software are on the same subnet.
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. For other systems, try rebuilding the server list. Press Home,
and select More > Supervisor functions > Advanced settings >
Serversa and shared folders > Build network shares list. If you do
not see the server, check your network connections and router
firewall settings, and try to ping the IP of the Digital Entertainer
Elite.
4. Try accessing the server from other Windows-based PCs. If these
PCs can see the server, the Digital Entertainer Elite will too.
Using Ping
To use ping:
1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and select Run.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 113
2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the
Digital Entertainer Elite. Displaying the IP address is described in
“IP Address” on page 111. For example, type:
ping 192.168.0.2
3. Click OK. You should see a message like this one:
pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data
If the path is working, you see this message:
reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx
If the path is not working, you see this message:
request timed out
If you cannot ping the Digital Entertainer Elite, then your network might
not be working correctly.
114 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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 26
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Default Settings 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 13. Default Configuration Settings
Feature Description
Media Player
Language English
Video mode Standard definition NTSC
Room name Computer room
Network connection Wired LAN
Wireless
Wireless Communication Disabled
Wireless Network Name
(SSID)
Any
Security Disabled
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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; then access the Media formats link for file formats supported
by EVA9000.
Network Type Infrastructure
Transmission Speed Autoa
Country/Region United States (varies by region)
Operating Mode n, g and b
Data Rate
a. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications.
Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including
volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead,
lower actual data throughput rate.
Table 13. Default Configuration Settings (continued)
Feature Description
Default Settings and Technical Specifications 117
Technical Specifications
Table 14. Technical Specifications
Feature Description
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: 0.24A; UK; AU: 0.15A; EU:
0.15A; JP: 0.27A
Physical
specifications
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.5 x 17 x 10 in.
(38.1 x 431.8 x 254 mm)
• Weight: 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)
Environmental
specifications
• Operating temperature: 32º–104º F (0°–40° C)
• Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity,
noncondensing
Electromagnetic
emissions
FCC Part 15 Class B, VCCI Class B, EN 55 022 (CISPR
22), Class B C-Tick N10947
Interface LAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45
WLAN: 802.11/b/g/n
Radio data rates 11a, 11b, 11g & 11n data rates (Auto Rate Sensing)
Frequency 2400 - 2483.5 MHz
5150 - 5825MHz
Data encoding Standards
• IEEE 802.11n draft
• IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n - 2.4 GHz
• IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11n - 5.0 GHz
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Operating frequency
ranges
US 2.4Ghz 2400 Mhz-2462 Mhz
EU 2.4Ghz 2400 Mhz-2483.5 Mhz
US 5 Ghz non-DFS 5150 Mhz-5250 Mhz and 5725 Mhz-
5875 Mhz
EU 5 Ghz 5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725,
802.11 security 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP,
WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK
Table 14. Technical Specifications (continued)
Feature Description
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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
TCP/IP Networking Basics: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/
index.htm
Wireless Networking
Basics:
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/
wireless/index.htm
Preparing Your Network: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/
wsdhcp/index.htm
Virtual Private Networking
Basics:
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/
index.htm
Glossary: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/
glossary/index.htm
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121
Index
A
accessing
enabling for media library, 19, 22
Internet Channels, 58
media, 102
network security, 78
adding
album art, 66, 67
cover art, 66
video frames for cover art, 66
art
adding album art, 66, 67
adding cover art, 66
adding video frames for cover art, 66
B
basic setup, 16
BitTorrent, 3
browser
interface, 29
navigating, 28
C
Configuration, 32
Configuration Wizard feature, 2, 21, 22,
101, 107, 112
connecting
Digital Entertainer, 13
network connections, 108
server, 112
D
default settings
resetting to, 99
specifications, 115
Digital, 19
Digital Entertainer
box checklist, 1
PC Access, 95
using multiple, 33, 59
Digital Entertainer for Windows software
installing, 20
multiple Digital Entertainers, 59
PC Access, 95
protected media, 32, 38
setup, 13
troubleshooting, 108, 112
with YouTube content, 52
Documentation, 3
E
error messages, 103
Ethernet LAN connection, 108
A
accessing
enabling for media library, 19, 22
Internet Channels, 58
media, 102
network security, 78
adding
album art, 66, 67
cover art, 66
video frames for cover art, 66
art
adding album art, 66, 67
adding cover art, 66
adding video frames for cover art, 66
B
basic setup, 16
BitTorrent, 3
browser
interface, 29
navigating, 28
C
Configuration, 32
Configuration Wizard feature, 2, 21, 22,
101, 107, 112
connecting
Digital Entertainer, 13
network connections, 108
server, 112
D
default settings
resetting to, 99
specifications, 115
Digital, 19
Digital Entertainer
box checklist, 1
PC Access, 95
using multiple, 33, 59
Digital Entertainer for Windows software
installing, 20
multiple Digital Entertainers, 59
PC Access, 95
protected media, 32, 38
setup, 13
troubleshooting, 108, 112
with YouTube content, 52
Documentation, 3
E
error messages, 103
Ethernet LAN connection, 108
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F
File, 89
File Sharing, 51, 89
firewall port settings, 101
flash drives, 45
Follow me feature, 33, 94
formats
supported, 116
G
glossary, 119
H
Hard Drive Tools, 85
hot keys, 27, 94
I
Internet Channels, 58
IP address, 111
iPod content, 7, 45, 46, 84
iTunes for Windows, 32, 38, 46
L
Linux, 2, 13, 45, 83, 102, 103
M
Macintosh, 2, 13, 16, 45, 102
media
accessing, 102
combining different sources, 58
listening, 35
protected media, 31, 38, 39
media library
enabling for accessing, 19, 22
improving search results, 63
management, 92
MP3 content, 36, 72, 84
multi-part video, 68
N
navigating
browser, 28
with remote control, 25
network security, 78
O
optimizing
home network performance, 72
media file performance, 76
network bandwidth performance, 74
remote control, 28
speed, 71
streaming video, 77
wireless performance, 72
overview
accessing media, 102
Digital Entertainer, 2
home networking, 70
remote control, 26
supervisor functions, 84
tagging, 63
Index 123
USB-connected media devices, 45
P
parental control, 4, 63, 79, 80
passwords
Windows system, 102
PC Access feature, 26, 95
performance
home network, 72
media files, 76
network bandwidth, 74
optimizing speed, 71
remote control, 28
streaming video, 77
wireless, 72
pinging, 112
playing
Internet media, 52
Internet radio, 56
media from the browser interface, 30
status, 60
trouble with media, 100
Power and Hard Drive, 89
Preparing Your Network
preparing a computer, 119
protected media, 31, 38, 39
R
remote control
navigating, 25
overview, 26
playing music, 37
tips, 28
viewing photos, 40
with Internet radio, 57
with Recorded Video, 43
with YouTube content, 54
room control, 30, 33, 70
RSS news feeds, 29, 58
S
Script Wizard feature, 68
Send message feature, 33, 94
setting up
basic, 16
network connection, 91
network shares, 91
settings
default, 99, 115
firewall port, 101
more about, 94
Software updates, 3
streaming video, 77
supervisor functions, 84
supported media file formats, 116
system information, 94
T
Tag Tool feature, 3, 4, 28, 63, 64, 66, 67
tagging
example for a multi-part video, 68
overview, 63
using the Script Wizard, 68
124 Index
video script example, 69
TCP/IP Networking Basics
reference document, 119
technical specifications
general, 117
troubleshooting
playing media, 100
resetting to factory defaults, 99
tips, 106
wireless networks, 109
U
USB-connected media devices, 45
V
Video Script feature, 69
view
front, 5
rear, 6
viewing
news, 57
photos, 39
recorded video, 42
status, 60
weather, 57, 58
YouTube content, 53
Virtual Private Networking Basics
reference document, 119
W
Windows Media Digital Rights
Management (DRM), 32
Windows Media Player 11, 32
Windows Media Player Version 11, 32
Windows Sharing and Security, 19
Wireless Networking Basics
reference document, 119
wireless networks
range and interference, 110
tips, 110
troubleshooting, 109
Y
YouTube content, 19, 26, 52, 53, 54
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Compliance
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 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.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this
equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the
regulations.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß dasDigital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 gemäß der im BMPT-
AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das
vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen
unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses
Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der
Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or
an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing
radio interference in such residential areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become
the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved
antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory
certifications and approvals
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FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm
between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.”
Declaration Of Conformity
We NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA, declare under our sole
responsibility that the Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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.
NOTE: This product’s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular
Region or Country. Therefore, all options described in this user’s guide may not be
available in your version of the product.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
Radio Frequency Interference Warnings and Instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved byNETGEAR, Inc., could void the
user’s right to operate the equipment.
Export Restrictions
This product or software contains encryption code that may not be exported or transferred from the
US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license.
This device is a 2.4 GHz &5GHz low power RF device intended
for home and office use in EU and EFTA member
states. In some EU / EFTA member states some
restrictions may apply. Please contact local spectrum
management authorities for further details before
putting this device into operation.
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE
Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance
standards: EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950, EN301 893.
Requirements For Operation in the European Community
Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European
Community
The user should run the client utility program provided with this product to check the current channel
of operation and confirm that the device is operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules
for European Community countries as described in this section.
This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community.
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. When operating in the following metropolitan regions
(départements) in France, this device may be operated under the following conditions:
• Indoors using any channel in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 1-13)
• Outdoors using channels in the 2.4-2.454 GHz band (Channels 1-7)
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When operating outside of the following regions (départements) in France (see table below), this
product must be operated under the following conditions:
• Indoors using channels in the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 10-13).
• Outdoor operation not permitted.
Refer to the ART website for further details.
European Union Statement of Compliance
Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this digital media player is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Èesky
[Czech] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Digital Entertainer Elite
Model EVA9000 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími
pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende
udstyr Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 overholder de
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät Digital
Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen
Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme Digital Entertainer
Elite Model EVA9000 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele
ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele
sätetele.
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this Digital Entertainer
Elite Model EVA9000 is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/
EC.
Español
[Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el Digital
Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 cumple con los requisitos
esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o
exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Ελληνική
[Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Digital
Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ
ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ
ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil Digital
Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 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 Model EVA9000 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali
ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/
5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian] Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka Digital Entertainer Elite Model
EVA9000 atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un
citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian] Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Digital Entertainer Elite
Model EVA9000 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/
EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch] Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel Digital Entertainer
Elite Model EVA9000 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële
eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/
EG.
Malti
[Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan Digital Entertainer
Elite Model EVA9000 jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma
provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Digital Entertainer
Elite Model EVA9000 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb
elõírásainak.
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A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the
EVA9000 product package.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference
Regulations
This digital apparatus (Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000) 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.
Polski
[Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e Digital Entertainer
Elite Model EVA9000 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami
oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese] NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este Digital Entertainer Elite Model
EVA9000 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras
disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian] NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Digital Entertainer Elite Model
EVA9000 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak] NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že Digital Entertainer Elite Model
EVA9000 spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné
ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi
[Finnish] NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Digital Entertainer Elite
Model EVA9000 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden
ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish] Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna Digital Entertainer Elite
Model EVA9000 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som
framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
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Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Macrovision Notice:
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To
maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation
instruction as documented in this manual.
The Class [B] digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulation.
Cet appareil numerique de la class [B] respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel
brouilleur du Canada.
Software License Agreement
1. This Software License Agreement (the “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (either
an individual or an entity) (“You”) and NETGEAR, Inc. (“NETGEAR”) regarding the use of
NETGEAR’s software provided with the Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 (inside the
Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000, any accompanying CDs, and any accompanying
documentation; together, the “Software”). BEFORE YOU USE THIS SOFTWARE,
CAREFULLY READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU
ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO SIGN, THEN DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE
THE SOFTWARE, BECAUSE BY DOING SO, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY
THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS
AGREEMENT, DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THIS SOFTWARE, AND
DESTROY OR RETURN ALL COPIES IN YOUR POSSESSION.
2. Subject to the restrictions set forth below, NETGEAR grants You a nonexclusive, personal,
nontransferable, perpetual (subject to Section 5) license to install and use 1 copy of the provided
version of the Software in object code format, for internal and personal purposes only, on 1
computer. The Software is “in use” on a computer when it is loaded into the temporary memory
or installed into the permanent memory of a computer. The license granted hereunder shall not
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be effective until You have paid all fees in full. Except for the license rights granted above,
NETGEAR and NETGEAR’s licensors retain all right, title and interest in and to the Software,
including all intellectual property rights therein. YOU MAY NOT (AND MAY NOT ALLOW
A THIRD PARTY TO) (a) RENT, LEASE, SUBLICENSE, SELL, ASSIGN, LOAN, USE FOR
TIMESHARING OR SERVICE BUREAU PURPOSES OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THE
SOFTWARE OR ANY OF YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT; (b) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or attempt to reconstruct, identify
or discover any source code, underlying ideas, underlying user interface techniques or
algorithms of the Software by any means whatsoever, except to the extent the foregoing
restrictions are expressly prohibited by applicable law; (c) remove or destroy any copyright
notices or other proprietary markings; (d) attempt to circumvent any use restrictions; (e) modify
or adapt the Software, merge the Software into another program or create derivative works
based on the Software; (f) use, copy or distribute the Software without NETGEAR’s written
authorization, excepting 1 copy for archival or backup purposes only; or (g) use the Software or
the Digital Entertainer Elite Model EVA9000 for commercial use. YOU MAY NOT (AND
MAY NOT ALLOW A THIRD PARTY TO) COPY, REPRODUCE, CAPTURE, STORE,
RETRANSMIT, DISTRIBUTE, OR BURN TO CD (OR ANY OTHER FORMAT) ANY
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.
3. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION OF THE
SOFTWARE AND SHALL TERMINATE UPON THE EARLIER OF: (A) YOUR FAILURE
TO COMPLY WITH ANY TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (B) RETURN,
DESTRUCTION OR DELETION OF ALL COPIES OF THE SOFTWARE IN YOUR
POSSESSION. NETGEAR’s rights and your obligations shall survive any termination of this
Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, You shall certify in writing to NETGEAR or
such NETGEAR licensor that all copies of the Software have been destroyed or deleted from
any of your computer libraries or storage devices.
4. NETGEAR warrants that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with the
documentation accompanying the Software for a period of 90 days after your initial receipt of
the Software. NETGEAR’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for breach of this
warranty shall be repair or replacement of the Software. This limited warranty shall be void if
failure of the Software has resulted from any accident, abuse, misuse or misapplication by You.
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS”
BASIS. YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTION OF THE SOFTWARE
TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF, USE OF
AND RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE SOFTWARE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NETGEAR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES,
EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT, QUALITY,
ACCURACY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND FITNESS FOR YOUR
PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING
WRITTEN MATERIALS. THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH
THE ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. NETGEAR
DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE
WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR
THAT ALL DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL OR CAN BE CORRECTED.
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5. In the event that a claim alleging infringement or misappropriation of an intellectual property
right arises concerning the Software, NETGEAR in its sole discretion may elect to defend or
settle such claim. NETGEAR, in the event of such claim, may also in its sole discretion, elect to
terminate this Agreement and all rights to use the Software and require the return and/or
destruction of the Software, with a refund of the fees paid for use of the Software less a
reasonable allowance for use and shipping. THE FOREGOING ARE NETGEAR’S SOLE
EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATIONS, AND YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, WITH
RESPECT TO INFRINGEMENT AND/OR MISAPPROPRIATION OF ANY
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT.
6. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NETGEAR OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR
LOSS OF PROFITS, INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, LOSS OF
DATA OR OTHER SUCH PECUNIARY LOSS), WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF
CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, PRODUCT
LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF NETGEAR AND/OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL NETGEAR’S AND ITS
LICENSORS’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS
AGREEMENT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE
FOREGOING LIMITATIONS ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 ABOVE AND SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY
FAILURE OF SUCH EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OR OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. THE
FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES
SHALL NOT APPLY TO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY.
7. You may not export or re-export the Software without: (a) the prior written consent of
NETGEAR, (b) complying with applicable export control laws, including, but not limited to,
restrictions and regulations of the Department of Commerce or other United States agency or
authority, and (c) obtaining any necessary permits and licenses. In any event, You may not
transfer or authorize the transfer of the Software to a prohibited territory or country or otherwise
in violation of any applicable restrictions or regulations.
8. The Software and documentation are considered “commercial computer software” and
“commercial computer software documentation,” respectively, pursuant to DFAR Section
227.7202 and FAR Section 12.212, as applicable. Use, duplication or disclosure of the Software
and documentation by the U.S. Government is subject to the restrictions set forth in DFAR
Section 227.7202 for military agencies and FAR Section 12.212 for civilian agencies. THIS
AGREEMENT IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.,
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES. THIS
AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE GOVERNED BY THE U.N. CONVENTION ON
CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALES OF GOODS. ANY DISPUTE
BETWEEN YOU AND NETGEAR ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA. This Agreement is the entire agreement between You and NETGEAR regarding
the subject matter herein and supersedes any other communications with respect to the
Software. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of
this Agreement will continue in full force and effect. Failure to prosecute a party’s rights with
respect to a default hereunder will not constitute a waiver of the right to enforce rights with
respect to the same or any other breach.
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9. Should you have any questions relating to this Agreement, or if you desire to contact
NETGEAR for any reason, please call 1-888-NETGEAR.