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)NSTALLATION'UIDE

Digital Entertainer Express Model EVA9100 

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This guide explains how to install the Digital Entertainer Express using the basic setup; 
wired Ethernet LAN; and video cable and audio cable included in the package, HDMI, or 
SCART.

For wireless setup (using the optional USB Wi-Fi adapter), custom setup, or component 
video connections, a 

User Manual 

is provided on your 

NETGEAR Resource CD

, or 

download the latest documentation at 

http://www.NETGEAR.com/support

.

Install your Digital Entertainer Express in this order:

1. Connect the Digital Entertainer Express.

2. Set up the Digital Entertainer Express.

3. Install software on your computer with the 

NETGEAR Resource CD

.

4. Configure your media library to work with the Digital Entertainer Express.

Connecting the Digital Entertainer 
Express

The figure below shows the rear view of the Digital Entertainer Express Model EVA9100.

To connect the Digital Entertainer Express:

Component

SCART

S-Video

Stereo

S/PDIF

Ethernet port

coaxial
(audio)

HDMI

S/PDIF optical

USB

Power

video

(audio)

port

audio

with LEDs

Composite

video

On/off
switch

1. Connect the Digital Entertainer Express to your TV set and audio equipment. If you 

use a digital audio/visual (a/v) receiver, use an S/PDIF coaxial or optical cable to 
connect it. 

2. Connect the Digital Entertainer Express to the router with an Ethernet cable.

3. Connect the Digital Entertainer Express power cord, and plug it into an outlet. Make 

sure the on/off switch is set to on.

The LED on the front of the Digital Entertainer Express lights up to show that it is 
powered on.

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

Setting Up the Digital Entertainer 
Express

To set up the Digital Entertainer Express:

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Set the video source selector on your TV to match the connection from your Digital 

Entertainer Express. For example, if you used HDMI, set the TV to use 

Digital HD

 or 

HDMI

 input.

Note: 

If your TV has multiple inputs of a specific type (such as HDMI1 or HDMI2), make 

sure that you have selected the correctly numbered input.

3. Check the TV display. If it is not clear, aim the remote control at the Digital 

Entertainer Express, and press 

TV Mode

. You can cycle through the TV modes to get 

the best display. It can take 3 or 4 seconds for each TV mode change.

4. As part of the initial setup, you are prompted to select a language.

5. When you hear the audio welcome message, press 

OK

.

If you do not hear the audio welcome message, check the connections to the Digital 
Entertainer Express.

6. Select 

Basic Setup

, and then set up the TV resolution.

7. Depending on where you bought your Digital Entertainer Express, you might be 

prompted to enter your zip code or to choose your country and nearest city.

If you want to receive weather information, enter your zip code. Press the 

down 

arrow

 when you are finished, and then press 

OK

.

8. When prompted to install software, go to the computer where your media files are 

stored.

Installing the NETGEAR Digital 
Entertainer Express for Windows 
Software

After connecting the Digital Entertainer Express and completing basic setup, follow these 
steps to install the software:

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

2. Insert the 

NETGEAR Resource CD

 into the CD drive on the computer. 

The Welcome screen opens. If you do not see the Welcome screen, browse the files 
on your CD, and then click 

Setup

.

 

3. Select 

Install the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer for Windows software

.

The Setup Wizard starts.

4. Follow the Setup Wizard steps to accept the licence and install the software.

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