Netgear EVA700 Installation guide

Brand: Netgear

Model: EVA700

Category: Interface cards/adapters

Type: Installation guide

Netgear EVA700 is a versatile digital entertainer that allows you to stream media content from your Intel® Viiv™ technology-based PC or Windows XP PC without Intel Viiv technology to your TV. Enjoy your music, pictures, and videos on the big screen with ease. Connect the EVA700 to your TV and router using the included cables, install the software, and follow the setup wizard. You can control the device using the included remote control. With support for various video and audio cable types, including HDMI, S-Video, and component video, the EVA700 ensures a high-quality viewing experience.

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NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700

Your NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700 has been designed to work with Intel®

Viiv™ technology-based PCs or Windows XP PCs without Intel Viiv technology. If you

have an Intel Viiv technology-based PC go to the other side of this document. If you do

not have an Intel Viiv technology-based PC use the instructions below.

Windows XP Computer Without

Intel® Viiv™ Technology

Install your NETGEAR Digital Entertainer EVA700 in this order:

1. Install the digital entertainer.

2. Use the NETGEAR CD to install the software.

3. Set up the digital entertainer to work with Windows Media Connect.

Installing the Digital Entertainer

This guide explains a wired Ethernet installation, which is optimal for video streaming.

You can also use the NETGEAR Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Kit (HDXB101 sold

separately) for high-performance connectivity through your electrical outlets. For other

network options such as wireless 802.11g or 802.11b networks, see the Digital Entertainer

Model EVA700 User Manual.

The digital entertainer is compatible with the following types of video and audio cables:

• Video cable and Audio cable (included in the package).

• SCART (not included in the package).

• S-Video, or Component Video. See the Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User

Manual for instructions.

The rear view of the digital entertainer is shown below:

1. Connect the digital entertainer to your television set and audio equipment. If you use

a digital a/v receiver, use S/PDIF coaxial cable to connect it.

2. Connect the digital entertainer to the router with an Ethernet cable.

3. Connect the digital entertainer power cord and plug it into an outlet.

The LED on the front of the digital entertainer lights up to show that it is powered on.

4. Install the two AA batteries into the remote control that shipped with the product.

5. Turn on the television.

6. The television displays “Do you want to use the Intel® Viiv™ technology network

setup?”

If you do not see this message, aim the remote control at the digital entertainer, and

push TV mode. You can cycle through the TV modes to get the best display.

7. Select No.

The television displays network information. If there is a problem see the

Troubleshooting Tips on this card, or the Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User

Manual.

Installing the Software

After you have connected the digital entertainer, follow these steps to install the software.

1. Power on your computer and log in as needed.

2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the CD drive on the computer.

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(audio)

3. Select Install Software and then click Next.

4. Follow the wizard steps to install the software.

5. When prompted, click Next to install Windows Media

Connect.

6. Follow the wizard steps. Click Finish when you are done.

The built-in Windows firewall opens ports to

communicate with the digital entertainer. For other

firewalls, you might need to open these ports:

• TCP: 2869, 10243

• UDP: 1900, 10280, 10281, 10282, 10283, 10284

7. Make sure that Folder Sharing in Windows Media Connect is selected.

Note: Windows Media Connect is set to share the My Music and My Pictures folders

(and My Video, if present). You can click Sharing in Windows Media Connect

to add or remove shared folders. For more information, see the Windows

Media Connect help, or the Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual.

Setting up the Digital Entertainer

Follow these steps to set up the digital entertainer to work with Windows Media Connect.

1. Turn on the digital entertainer and the television.

2. Aim the remote control at the digital entertainer.

3. Use the remote control to select the onscreen option to allow the digital entertainer to

use Windows Media Connect.

Note: If you cannot see the menu on the television, the remote control may be set

with the wrong TV mode for your television. To fix this problem, push TV

Mode on the remote control. You can cycle through each TV mode to find and

select the correct one

4. Select Save to store the settings.

5. Use the remote control to select the desired media.

For troubleshooting tips, see the Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual.

May 26, 2006

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Intel® Viiv™ Technology

To use these instructions, you must have an Intel® Viiv™ technology-based PC featuring

the Intel® Viiv™ logo below. Otherwise, use the instructions on the other side of this card

or in the Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual.

Your device has been designed to work with Intel Viiv technology-based PCs, to help you

add this device to your network and enjoy content from your PC. To enjoy these features,

you may need to update the Intel Viiv software on your PC.

1. Updating the Intel® Viiv™ Software

Insert the CD that came with your digital entertainer into your Intel® Viiv™

technology-based PC, and follow the on-screen instructions to guide you through the

update process.

Note: You may need to restart your PC to begin using the Intel Viiv software.

2. Set up your device on the network with Intel® Viiv™

Settings

a. Select Add a device from the Intel® Viiv™

settings screen.

b. Follow the on-screen instructions until you

see the get ready screen. If you are setting up

your device by connecting it to your router

with an Ethernet network cable, go to the

Wired Ethernet Cable Setup section. If you

are setting up your device with a wireless

connection, go to the Wireless setup section.

Wired Ethernet Cable Setup

1. Select connecting it to the router with an Ethernet network

cable, and then next.

2. Go to your digital entertainer

, and make the audio and/or video

connections according to the Installing the Digital Entertainer

instructions on the other side of this document.

3. Power on the digital entertainer and go back to your PC.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue adding your device

to the network and setting up your Intel® Viiv™ Media Library.

Congratulations! Your device is set up!

Wireless Setup

1. Select wirelessly, and then next.

Note: If the Intel® Viiv™ software does not find an Intel® Viiv™

technology verified router skip to the Completing your

wireless setup if you do not have an Intel® Viiv™

technology verified router section.

2. Go to your digital entertainer

, and make the audio and/or video

connections according to the Installing the Digital Entertainer

instructions on the other side of this document.

3. Power on the digital entertainer and choose the Intel® Viiv™

technology-based PC setup option. Write down the four character

passcode.

4. Go back to your PC and enter the passcode. Follow the on-screen

instructions to continue adding your device to the network and

setting up your Intel® Viiv™ Media Library.

Congratulations! Your device is set up!

Note: You may navigate to the Intel® Viiv™ settings window either by selecting the

Intel® Viiv™ logo on your desktop or system tray. The logo can also be found

in the More Programs area in Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005..

Technical Support

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After completing the installation, register

your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. For product updates and Web support

go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products

Completing your wireless setup if you do not have

an Intel® Viiv™ technology verified router

Intel® Viiv™ technology verified routers have this logo on them:

1. Refer to the Digital Entertainer Model EVA700 User Manual to add your digital

entertainer to the network if you do NOT

have an Intel® Viiv™ technology

verified router. After you add your digital entertainer to the network, continue

with step 2 below.

2. From the Intel® Viiv™ settings screen, select View Network Map.

3. Choose your device from the icons in the network map (the icon

should have a “?” on it).

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process of adding your

device to the network.

5. Go back to the Intel® Viiv™ settings screen, and select Update Media Library.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process of building

your media library.

Congratulations! Your device is set up!

Netgear EVA700 Installation guide

Brand: Netgear

Model: EVA700

Category: Interface cards/adapters

Type: Installation guide

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