NETGEAR EVA9100 user manual Audio and Video Cables, Type of Connection Required Cable

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Digital Entertainer Express EVA9100 User Manual

Installing the Digital Entertainer Express with Custom Setup

Before you begin, determine which type of audio and video cables you need. This depends on your television and audio equipment.

Video display. The picture display quality 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. If you are viewing high-definition video, it will play with whichever video cable you connect, but the video quality will be best with HDMI.

You can install the Digital Entertainer Express with the composite video cable in the package and change later to a different cable if your television supports it. See “Changing from Composite Video Cable to HDMI Video Cable” on page 6-3.

DTS sound or digital audio/visual (a/v) receiver. If you have a digital receiver or you want DTS sound, use either a coaxial or optical S/PDIF audio cable (sold separately). You will also need a video cable. You can use the composite video cable included in the Digital Entertainer Express package, or you can use component video cable (sold separately) or HDMI cable (sold separately).

Table 1-1. Audio and Video Cables

Type of Connection

Required Cable

 

 

SCART

SCART television cable (sold separately) is used for both the audio and video

 

signal.

 

 

HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (sold separately). If your

 

television has an HDMI connector, you can use this cable for both the audio and

 

video signal.

 

 

S/PDIF coaxial (audio)

Sony/Phillips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) cable, also called standard RCA type

 

coaxial cable (sold separately). For the video cable you can use the composite

 

video cable included in the package, or purchase HDMI or component video

 

cable separately.

 

 

S-Video

S-Video cable (sold separately) connects video and audio.

 

 

Component video

Component video cable (sold separately) connects video and audio.

 

 

Composite video

Composite video cable connects video and stereo audio.

(included in the package)

 

 

 

S/PDIF optical audio

Sony/Phillips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) for optical cable (sold separately). For

 

the video cable you can use the composite video cable included in the package,

 

or purchase HDMI or component video cable separately.

 

 

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Contents Digital Entertainer Express EVA9100 User Manual NETGEAR, IncTrademarks Statement of ConditionsCustomer Support World Wide WebContents Chapter Listening and Viewing Appendix B Related Documents Index Compliance V1.0, October About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeVersion History Chapter Custom Installation and Configuraton Important Safeguards and NoticesFront View Rear ViewRemote Control Audio and Video Cables Type of Connection Required CableConnecting the Digital Entertainer Express Setting Up the Digital Entertainer Express Video Modes Type of Cable Available Video Modes RegionInstalling the Digital Entertainer for Windows Software V1.0, October Installing the Digital Entertainer Software on a Mac Configuring Your Media Library Using the Configuration Wizard with a Windows-Based PC V1.0, October Using the Configuration Wizard with a Mac V1.0, October V1.0, October Playing Protected Media Files Protected Media Stored on a MacProtected Media Stored on a PC V1.0, October Navigating with the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsGetting to Know Your Digital Entertainer Express Button DescriptionTV Mode MusicVideo PicsTelevision Main Menu Tips When Using the Remote Control to Browse or Search Parental ControlDigital Entertainer Software for Windows Accessing the Digital Entertainer Express with Your Browser Need color screen shotUsing Your Browser to Play Media Chapter Listening and Viewing USB Flash Drives or Media PlayersListening to Music Home, and select Remote Control When Music Is Playing Button When Music Is Playing When Music Is PausedViewing Photos V1.0, October Using the Remote Control to View Photos Button Action When Viewing PhotosPlaying Music and Viewing Photos at the Same Time Viewing Stored Video FilesUsing the Remote Control When Stored Video Is Playing Playing Internet Media Viewing YouTube Content V1.0, October Using the Remote Control When YouTube Is Playing Playing Internet RadioViewing News and Weather Viewing WeatherInternet Channels V1.0, October Chapter Fine-Tuning Your Experience Viewing Digital Entertainer Express Status from Your PCImproving Media Library Search Results Using the Tag Tool Application Adding High-Resolution Album or Cover Art Adding Cover ArtCapturing a Video Frame for Cover Art Using the Script Wizard to Automate Tasks Adding Album Art to All the Songs in an AlbumUnderstanding Home Networking V1.0, September Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network Assessing Your Speed RequirementsNetwork Bandwidth V1.0, September Media File Performance Taking Precautions Access and Network SecurityTips for Streaming Video Setting Up Parental Control Block Video Files By RatingBlock Files By Location Advanced Features and More Features Advanced SettingsDisplay and Screensaver Adding a Skin Audio and Slideshow Network ConnectionSetting Up Network Shares Media Library ManagementV1.0, October More... Settings System InformationEnabling PC Access Setting Up Hot KeysRemote Control PC Access Is Enabled Button Action Backspace Nudge mouseButton Action Chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting Updating the FirmwareMaintenance and Troubleshooting Changing from Composite Video Cable to Hdmi Video Cable Hdmi cable not included in the packageAdvanced settings. See Advanced Settings on Supervisor FunctionsTroubleshooting Tips Connecting to the Digital Entertainer ExpressProblem Solution Configuring Your Firewall Port Settings Media Does Not PlayAccessing Your Digital Media Windows System PasswordsMacintosh OSX LinuxError Messages Error MessagesMessage Description and Action Network Connections Ethernet LAN ConnectionConnecting to a Server IP AddressUsing Ping PingRestoring Factory Settings Table A-1. Default Configuration SettingsFeature Description Supported Media File Formats Technical Specifications Table A-2. Technical SpecificationsTable A-2. Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkIndex Index-2 Index-3 Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesExport Restrictions Requirements For Operation in the European CommunityOperation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France European Union Statement of ComplianceItaliano Industry Canada Statement Macrovision NoticeRadiation Exposure Statement Software License AgreementV1.0, October