Netgear EVA700 Quick Start Manual

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)NSTALLATION'UIDE

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. 

The main CD page opens.

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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.

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