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  • Page 107: Fireball Advanced Users Guide Wd041

    FIREBALL Advanced Users Guide WD041-1-1 10/26/2004 FIREBALL ADVANCED USER’S GUIDE An Advanced Guide to the Escient FireBall E2-300 Music Manager 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 108: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Volume Lock ....................38 Programming the Source Buttons to Control a Legacy FireBall Product......39 Resetting the FB Source Buttons..................39 Using the Macro key ......................39 Page 2 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 109 Technical Support ......................... 68 Troubleshooting ........................69 Network Problems........................ 69 Software Update Problems ....................69 Recording Problems......................69 Repeated Lockup or Crash Problems .................. 69 Page 3 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 110: About This Manual

    10/26/2004 About This Manual This manual describes the advanced features of Escient’s E2-300 FireBall Media Manager and is intended for Escient dealers, custom installers, and experienced customers. Most customers should refer to the printed “FireBall Users Guide” which is included with every FireBall system.

  • Page 111: Additional Connection And Hookup Information

    For example, connecting only the analog audio outputs of the changer to the FireBall will not provide digital audio on the digital outputs of the FireBall. Page 5 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 112: Video Outputs

    One of the S-Video outputs is typically used for the optional Escient ETP-1500 touch panel to provide the user interface directly on the touch panel. The other S-Video output can be used if the installation has an available S-Video input or for a distributed multi-room installation.

  • Page 113: Rs-232 Connections

    You should use COM ports 1,2, and 3 for each external disc changer. COM port 4 is to be used for connecting an Escient ETP-1500 wired touch panel, external modem or to interface with a third party control system such as AMX or Crestron.
  • Page 114 (the springy clip will now be parallel to the floor). When looking down on the coppers, wire 1 will be on the far left. Page 8 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 115 CAT5 cabling should not exceed 100 meters. The following drawing depicts the typical wiring scheme for CAT5. For more information about wiring an Ethernet network, please refer to the Linksys web site. Page 9 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 116: External Changer Connections

    All audio outputs from changers should be connected to the FireBall The analog audio connection is required when recording from external changers Set each changer to address Command Mode 1. Page 10 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 117 Up to three Pioneer DV-F07 300 disc changers connected via individual custom RS232 cables. The RS-232 cables are DB9 to DB15 and can be purchased from Escient All audio outputs from changers should be connected to the FireBall (do not daisy...

  • Page 118: Fireball Networking: Beyond Ethernet

    FireBall into other networks such as 802.11 Wireless (WiFi), Powerline, or HomePNA (HPNA). Although there are dozens of brands on the market, Escient recommends and supports D-Link Linksys home networking products because of their wide availability and installed base within our market.
  • Page 119 Be sure to use an adapter which supports the version of 802.11 (A, B, or G) that the user’s Wireless Access Point supports. Refer to the Access Point’s documentation for more information. Page 13 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 120: Powerline Networking

    FireBall’s wired Ethernet signals to travel over the home’s Powerline network, then onto the Internet. FireBall Connected to a Powerline Network Page 14 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 121: Hpna Networking

    FireBall’s wired Ethernet signals to travel over the home’s phone line network, then onto the Internet. FireBall Connected to an HPNA Network Page 15 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 122: Registration

    Registering your FireBall is accomplished automatically when you go through the Quick Start process described in the User’s Manual. Registration includes properly configuring your FireBall for Internet access and then connecting to the Escient servers to register your serial number and download the latest Internet Radio stations.
  • Page 123 6. Once you have verified all of the Dialing Preferences, you should test the dialup modem connection to the Escient servers. From the Dialing Preferences Quick Start screen, select the “Test Connection” button. This will start the Dialup Modem Test which will test the following network settings: a.
  • Page 124 Static IP Addressing is not allowed with a dialup internet connection. Your ISP will supply a dynamic IP address once the connection is established and the user’s account has been authenticated. Page 18 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 125: Retail Demo Mode

    Do not set the idle time too high as the possibility of screen burn is increased with certain types of displays, particularly “Plasma” type displays. Screen Saver Preferences Page 19 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 126: What Is Flac

    Contrast this with some other lossless codecs, in which a single error destroys the remainder of the stream. Page 20 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 127: What Flac Is Not

    Of course, we can't stop what some misguided person does with proprietary metadata blocks, but then again, non-proprietary decoders will skip them anyway. Fore more information on FLAC, please visit http://flac.sourceforge.net/ Page 21 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 128: Networked Audio Using Fireball Music Clients

    This type of installation allows great flexibility for delivering music, movie, and Internet radio to every room of the home or office and provides the professional installer with tools for almost any installation. Page 22 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 129 A distributed FireBall installation means that your FireBall Servers and Clients are physically distributed or located in different rooms. Distributed FireBalls communicate over a wired or wireless network to share access to your media. Page 23 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 130 (Note: only 4 clients can stream from the same server at one time). Page 24 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 131: Configuring A Fireball Client

    Each FireBall client must be on the same network as the server. This document will assume that you have properly connected your FireBall client to the same network as your FireBall server. Page 25 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 132 FIREBALL Advanced Users Guide WD041-1-1 10/26/2004 Please refer to the HomeNetworkingPrimer support document on the Escient web site for more information about home networking. Server Selection FireBall clients will automatically select the first server it sees on the network and connect to it upon startup.

  • Page 133: Backup And Restore

    It is not recommended that you use your FireBall to play music while a backup is in progress as this will cause the backup to take longer to complete. Page 27 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 134: Fireball Music Restore

    Cover art will be imported into FireBall as long as the cover image is properly embedded into the ID3 tag. Again, use an MP3 Tag Editor on your computer to add cover art images to each MP3 file prior to importing. Page 28 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 135: Advanced Utilities

    FIREBALL Advanced Users Guide WD041-1-1 10/26/2004 Advanced Utilities FireBall has several Advanced Utilities which are intended for use by experienced installers or when instructed by Escient Tech Support engineers. The Advanced Utilities include: Restore Factory Defaults Rebuild Databases Hardware Re-registration...

  • Page 136: Restore Factory Defaults

    Upon power up, you must complete the Quick Start registration process again, which will in turn cause the unit to re-register with the Escient Internet servers, at the end of the process. An internet connection is required to complete the re-registration process.

  • Page 137: Library Index Rebuild

    FireBall will go through each database entry for movies, music, and radio and reconstruct the correct indices. You should only run this utility when instructed to do so by Escient technical support personnel.

  • Page 138: Lookup All Covers

    Internet connection. Lookup All Covers Screen Page 32 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 139: Escient Touch Panel Integration

    FIREBALL Advanced Users Guide WD041-1-1 10/26/2004 Escient Touch Panel Integration The optional Escient Touch Panel is an external 15” flat LCD color display that offers full control of a FireBall via it’s integrated touch sensitive surface. ETP-1500 Touch Panel Installing the Touch Panel Follow these steps to connect the ETP-1500 to a FireBall: 1.

  • Page 140: Calibrating The Touch Panel

    4. Select the Calibration Menu. 5. The calibration screen is displayed. 6. Follow the on screen instructions, by touching the moving target with your finger. Page 34 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 141 When the calibration procedure is complete, you can operate the FireBall by touching the buttons around the perimeter of the screen. Although these buttons duplicate the functionality of the FireBall remote, you can still use the wireless IR remote and Escient keyboard even when the ETP-1500 is in use.

  • Page 142: Remote Control Programming

    You have set the FireBall to listen to the FB2 code bank. Repeat these steps to tell the FireBall to respond and listen to any of the four code banks. Page 36 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 143: Controlling Other Components

    5. Repeat step 4 three more times for remaining digits. Use 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third digit, and 4 for the fourth digit. Page 37 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 144: Changing The Volume Lock

    1. Press and hold CODE SET until the LED blinks twice, then release CODE SET. 2. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 and then press TV. The LED will blink twice. Page 38 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 145: Programming The Source Buttons To Control A Legacy Fireball Product

    IR control system. Direct Media Access IR Keyboard Definitions Function Multi-Key Combinations Direct Play Mode Macro, M, [play mode number], Enter Page 39 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 146 Example 4: Use the remote to play playlist number 5. Press: MACRO, 7, 5, ENTER Example 5: Use the remote to play the movie number 123. Press: MACRO, 6, 1, 2, 3, ENTER Page 40 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 147: Manufacturer Ir Codes

    Belcor 0019 MCS 0029 1570 Bell & Howell 0016, 0154 MTC 0420 MCS 0039 Bradford 0180 Magnavox 0157, 0305 Magnavox 1089, 0531, 1189 Brockwood 0019 Page 41 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 148 Memorex 0179, 0463, 0178, 0016, Technol Ace 0179 KEC 0037, 0278 0056, 0150, 0154, 0250 Techwood 0051, 0056 KLH 0072 Midland 0017, 0047, 0051 Kenwood 0067, 0038 Page 42 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 149 Pioneer 0067 Vector 0045 Yamaha 0490, 0545 Polk Audio 0081 Vector Research 0038 Zenith 0591, 0503 Profitronic 0240 Video Concepts 0045 Proscan 0060 Videosonic 0240 Page 43 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 150: Keyboard Programming

    3. Slowly enter “997” using the number buttons on the keyboard. The LED will flash twice again. 4. Press the “CH-” button on the left side of the keyboard. The LED will flash four times. Page 44 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 151: Programming The Universal Source Buttons

    “1371” for FB2 o “1372” for FB3 o “1373” for FB4 The LED will flash twice indicating the code was accepted. Programming the Universal Source Buttons Page 45 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 152 Note: If the LED does a single long flash then the entered code was not valid for that source button. See Appendix B for details and instructions for accessing the other various functions available on the remote control: Page 46 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 153: Escient Ir Key Codes

    + (VOLUME) Primary - (VOLUME) Primary MODE (LAST) Primary SETUP (SLEEP) Primary OPTION (INPUT) Primary + (CH/PAGE) Primary - (CH/PAGE) Primary GUIDE Primary OPENGLOBE Primary Primary Page 47 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 154: Discrete Rc6 Mode 6A Key Codes

    Repeat Title Play Mode Repeat Group Play Mode Random Title Play Mode Random Group Mode View Artist View Title View Song View Cover Player Guide Page 48 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 155: Control Cable Pin-Outs And Requirements

    Note: DR and DSR lines are only required for connection to Kenwood DVD changers. FireBall uses the DTR/DSR lines to determine a connection and power state. Page 49 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 156: External Control Protocol Specification

    The external control protocol is standard ASCII based. ESCX is the four letter preamble that is used for all commands. This preamble must be uppercase. The commands provided in this protocol allow an external control system to navigate the Escient products, get library information to build custom user interfaces, perform transport controls, and receive unsolicited feedback on system status.

  • Page 157: Unsolicited Status Events

    Unsolicited Status Events Unsolicited status events can be sent to report the state changes of the Escient products. There are two currently defined message levels: 5 - track changes, and 10 - all (including 1- second playing time updates).
  • Page 158 00 = unknown, 01 = CD, 02 = DATACD, 03 = MP3, 04 = playlist, 05 = DVD, 06 = radio The current track, artist name, title name, track name, current track Page 52 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 159: Remote Button / Keyboard Commands

    Move To X and Y Coordinates and Select The upper left point on the screen is (0,0) and the resolution of the screen is 720 by 480 pixels. Power Toggle Page 53 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 160 OpenGlobe Info Menu (DVD Menu and Guide View Increment) Guide View – Covers Guide View – Artist Guide View – Title Guide View - Song Page 54 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 161 “ “ BACKSPACE “A” “B” “C” “D” “E” “F” “G” “H” “I” “J” “K” “L” “M” “N” “O” “P” “Q” “R” “S” “T” “U” “V” Page 55 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 162: Database Commands

    = which list to get groups from, where 01 = System Music Groups 02 = User Music Groups 03 = System Radio Groups 04 = User Radio Groups Page 56 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 163 Where xxx = total number of titles multiplied by 2, Each title is made up of two items so TITLE1 above = 0003xxxyyyyzzzzzzzzzz 0003 = length of item #1 (always 3) Page 57 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 164 05 = System Movie Groups 06 = User Movie Groups BBBB = length of the group name bbbbbbbb = which group you want the number for Page 58 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 165 (includes Playlists also, because they are virtual CD titles). Partial strings can be used. Case does not matter. ESCX20070030002aa0004bbbbccccdddd aa = which list to get groups from, where Page 59 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 166 TITLE2, etc… have the same format as TITLE1 Get title (music or movie) or station (radio) detailed information (includes Playlists because they are virtual CD titles) ESCX20090040002aa0004bbbb0004cccc0004dddd Page 60 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 167 04 = User Radio Groups 05 = System Movie Groups 06 = User Movie Groups bbbb = starting group number cccc = ending group number Reply Format: ESCX2010xxxGROUP1GROUP2etc…, Page 61 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 168: Status Commands

    05 = random title 06 = random group Get sort order [possible future implementation] Reply Format: ESCX50030010002xx, Where xx = guide sort order, where 01 = by artist Page 62 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 169: Control Commands

    If the short version of the command is used, event level 5 will be used as the default level. Unregister for unsolicited events (prevent unsolicited events) ESCX7003 Set Music Play Mode ESCX70040010002xx xx = music play mode, where Page 63 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 170 Status Command “Get Power State” (ESCX5001) will return the current state of the unit without turning it on. Page 64 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 171: Optional Accessories

    FIREBALL Advanced Users Guide WD041-1-1 10/26/2004 Optional Accessories Please contact your Escient Rep for more information on any of these accessories. Escient EWP-1000 Wireless Web Pad Features: Full FireBall remote control over wireless 802.11b networks Customized Internet Explorer Web Browser Touchscreen for finger or stylus input 8.4”...

  • Page 172: Escient Etp-1500 Lcd Touch Panel

    USR5686E) which supports the standard AT command set can be connected to COM port 4 and used for Internet access where broadband is not available. Page 66 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 173: Fireball To Sony Dvd Changer Serial Cable

    FIREBALL Advanced Users Guide WD041-1-1 10/26/2004 FireBall to Sony DVD Changer Serial Cable Optical Digital Audio Cable (3’) FireBall IR Keyboard FireBall IR Remote Page 67 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 174: Technical Support

    FIREBALL Advanced Users Guide WD041-1-1 10/26/2004 Technical Support Escient Technical Support engineers are available from 9am to 7pm (GMT-05:00) Indiana time, Monday through Friday (US holidays excluded). Dial 1-800-ESCIENT (800.372.4368) then select #3 for support. 24 Hour Technical Support is available from the Escient Web site http://www.escient.com/support...

  • Page 175: Troubleshooting

    If you are experiencing difficulties with your FireBall, you may be instructed by a Technical Support engineer to retrieve and email the FireBall “Core” and “Log” files to Escient. Follow these steps to retrieve the core and log files from your FireBall: Page 69 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 176 We will evaluate and respond as quickly as they can be fully analyzed by an Escient engineer. Page 70 of 70 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 180 E2/DVDM REMOTE CONTROL GUIDE WD007-1-2 5/27/2005 E2/DVDM REMOTE CONTROL GUIDE Programming the Escient FireBall E2 and DVDM Remote Control and Wireless Keyboard 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 181 In addition, any of the 8 source buttons on the remote can be programmed to operate one legacy Escient FireBall product, such as a FireBall H, FireBall E-40, FireBall E-120, FireBall MP-100, or TuneBase 200. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 182 Controlling Multiple FireBalls with 1 Remote Every FireBall E2 and DVDM is preset from the factory to operate from the FB1 source button, however, the FireBall can be configured to use any one of the four source buttons using the on screen Setup menus.
  • Page 183 FB button on the legacy FireBall product remote, therefore, you must set the legacy FireBall device to use the “FB” source button within it’s Setup/Utilities/IR Remote menu. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 184 E2/DVDM REMOTE CONTROL GUIDE WD007-1-2 5/27/2005 FireBall E2/DVDM Wireless IR Keyboard The FireBall E2 and DVDM both include a wireless IR keyboard with universal remote control capabilities. The keyboard can be programmed to operate one FireBall and three other devices.
  • Page 185 Use the following steps to program the AUX, DVD, TV, and RCV source buttons to control other devices. The following table indicates which device types can be programmed on which source buttons: Source Button Device Assignment NOT AVAILABLE 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 186 Enter the 4 digit code using the remote’s numeric keypad. The LED will flash twice indicating the code was accepted. Note: If the LED does a single long flash then the entered code was not valid for that source button. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 187 The direct access numbers are available for all music and movie titles, playlists, groups, and radio stations. To view these numbers, press SETUP then select the UTILITIES menu and then VIEW DIRECT IR NUMBERS. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 188 Example 4: Use the remote to play playlist number 5. Press: MACRO, 7, 5, ENTER Example 5: Use the remote to play the movie number 123. Press: MACRO, 6, 1, 2, 3, ENTER 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 189 The Macro, [key] means to press and release the Macro key first and then press and release the other key See Appendix B for details and instructions for accessing the other various functions available on the remote control: 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 190 SETUP CODES FOR CD PLAYERS Aiwa 0157 Burmester 0420 California Audio Labs 0029 Carver 0157, 0179 0000 Denon 0003, 0873 Emerson 0305 Fisher 0179 Garrard 0420 Genexxa 0032, 0305 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 191 SETUP CODES FOR HOME AUTOMATION 0240 One For All 0167 Radio Shack 0240 Security System 0167 Universal X10 0167 0167 SETUP CODES FOR VIDEO Panasonic 1120 Pioneer 1010 Sensory Science 1126 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 192 0749 Next Level 0869 Panasonic 0247, 0701 Philips 1076, 1142, 0722, 0724, 0749 Proscan 0392 0566, 0392, 0143, 0855 Radio Shack 0869 Samsung 1109 Sony 0639 Star Choice 0869 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 193 0017, 0019, 0030 GoldStar 0178, 0019, 0030, 0056 Gradiente 0056, 0053 Grunpy 0179, 0180 Hallmark 0178 Harley Davidson 0179 Harman/Kardon 0054 Harvard 0180 Hitachi 0145, 0056, 0016 Infinity 0054 Inteq 0017 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 194 0060, 0019, 0178, 0030, 0056 Sansei 0451 Sansui 0463 Sanyo 0154 Scimitsu 0019 Scotch 0178 Scott 0236, 0019, 0178, 0179, 0180 Sears 0154, 0056, 0156, 0047, 0054, 0171, 0178, 0179 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 195 0278 Citizen 0278, 0037 Colt 0072 Craig 0037, 0072, 0047, 0240 Curtis Mathes 0035, 0060, 0162 Cybernex 0240 Daewoo 0278, 0045 Denon 0042 Dynatech 0000 Electrohome 0037 Electrophonic 0037 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 196 0035, 0240, 0037, 0042, 0038 Pentax 0042 Philco 0035, 0209, 0479 Philips 0081, 0035, 0618, 1081, 1181 Pilot 0037 Pioneer 0067 Polk Audio 0081 Profitronic 0240 Proscan 0060 Protec 0072 Pulsar 0039 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 197 Fisher 0670 0522 Gradiente 0651 Hitachi 0573, 0664 Hiteker 0672 0623, 0558 Kenwood 0682, 0534 Konka 0719, 0711, 0720, 0721 Magnavox 0503, 0675 Marantz 0539 Mitsubishi 0521 Onkyo 0503 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 198 0539, 0503 Pioneer 0571, 0525, 0632 Proscan 0522 0522, 0571 Samsung 0573 Sharp 0630 Sony 0533 Technics 0490 Theta Digital 0571 Toshiba 0503 Yamaha 0490, 0545 Zenith 0591, 0503 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 199 Example: To verify the TV code is 0047: <TV> <<Code Set>> <1> 0 blinks <2> 0 blinks <3> 4 blinks <4> 7 blinks 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 200 <9> <3> <Volume Down> The remote will blink 4 times upon being unlocked. The remote will time out after 10 seconds during programming mode if no keys are pressed. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 201 10 seconds during programming. Basic User Reset (977) Similar to the Operational Features Reset (980) with the exception that the remote will reset codes to the default settings: 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 202 The remote will blink two times upon being locked and blink 4 times when unlocked. The remote will time out after 10 seconds during programming. Step and Set and Mode Reassignment will not be allowed when the code has been locked. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 203 APPENDIX C – FIREBALL RC6 Mode 6A Code Table The FireBall E2 and DVDM IR remote uses the Philips RC6 Mode 6A IR protocol. The following table lists the RC6 Mode 6A key codes used by the FireBall that can be used in the...
  • Page 204 Repeat Track Play Mode Repeat Title Play Mode Repeat Group Play Mode Random Title Play Mode Random Group Mode View Artist View Title View Song View Cover Player Guide 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 205 ADDING YOUR OWN COVER ART WD012-1-2 12/22/2003 ADDING YOUR OWN COVER ART How to Add Your Own Music and Movie Covers to Your FireBall 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 206 12/22/2003 Adding Cover Art Images Sometimes there are DVDs that are not automatically recognized by the Escient MovieDB™ or CDs that are not automatically recognized by the Gracenote CDDB™ service. Although FireBall provides default genre cover art for these discs, you may want to display your own cover art images for these discs.
  • Page 207 If you are using JPEG images, your color depth will automatically be 24 bits. GIF images typically are only 8 bit images. If you are using GIF images, save them with 256 colors and turn “dithering” on. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 208 If you are transferring DVD cover art, use “movies” for the user name and password. If you are transferring CD cover art, use “music” for the user name and password. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 209 FireBall. Place DVD covers in the Movies directory only. Place CD covers in the Music directory only. You must log out and then log in again to switch directories. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 210 Note: Your FTP client transfer mode should be set to automatic or binary. Transferring a Movies Cover with WS_FTP on the PC Transferring a Music Cover with Fetch on the Mac 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 211 Only your new cover art images will appear in the Music or Movies directories. You will not see the covers that FireBall already provides for your music and movie titles. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 212 6. Press Select to assign the highlighted cover to the current disc. Note: Your own covers will be listed alphabetically with the existing covers. Movies - Select Cover Art dialog 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 213: Adding Internet Radio Stations

    ADDING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS WD010-1-2 12/22/2003 ADDING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS How to add your own Internet radio stations to FireBall’s Radio Guide 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 214 Your FireBall is able to deliver a variety of Internet radio station programming through its connection to the Internet. Escient’s OpenGlobe Internet radio service provides a large variety of stations including Radio Free Virgin and various other stations from across the country.
  • Page 215 FireBall. Escient will work hard to guarantee the quality of the stations that are provided in the Radio Guide, however, there can be no guarantee to those station created by the users.
  • Page 216 44.1KHz Stereo 32 Khz Stereo 64Kbps 44.1KHz Stereo 80Kbps 44.1KHz Stereo 96Kbps 44.1KHz Stereo 44.1KHz Stereo 128Kbps 48KHz Stereo 44.1KHz Stereo 160Kbps 48KHz Stereo 44.1KHz Stereo 192Kbps 48KHz Stereo 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 217 FIREBALL ACCESSORIES WD015-1-1 12/22/2003 FIREBALL ACCESSORIES Accessories for Escient FireBall Products 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 218 Video in: PAL/NTSC & S-video Wide Viewing Angel Power Universal 90-240V, 12V/35W Dimensions 355.5x379x162 mm Weight(Net) 7.5Kg FireBall to Pioneer DVD Changer Serial Cable FireBall to Sony DVD Changer Serial Cable 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 219 FIREBALL ACCESSORIES WD015-1-1 12/22/2003 Optical Digital Audio Cable (3’) FireBall IR Keyboard FireBall IR Remote FireBall DVDM IR Keyboard 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 220 FIREBALL ACCESSORIES WD015-1-1 12/22/2003 FireBall DVDM IR Remote USB to Ethernet Adapter (Smart Nic2) QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 221 PC Integration WD044-1-1 2/24/2005 PC Integration A Guide to Using FireBall with Windows XP 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 222 Mounting the IMPORT Volume .................... 26 Importing your Music Files ....................27 Controlling FireBall from Internet Explorer................. 29 Requirements........................29 Connecting to Your FireBall ....................29 Controlling Your FireBall ...................... 30 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 223: Fireball To Pc Networking Basics

    The following items are required for connecting your PC to your FireBall: Properly configured Ethernet home network Fireball E2 Music Manager or DVDM Media Manager with and internal hard drive and File Sharing Support PC computer with 64MB of RAM and Windows XP Installed iTunes 4.5 or later (or other PC music player applications)

  • Page 224: Connecting To Your Fireball

    4. Enter a name for your FireBall using the remote or keyboard. Do not use spaces in the name. 5. Select the SAVE button to save your settings. 6. Press SETUP again to exit the Setup menus. Server Settings screen 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 225: Mount Your Fireball On Your Pc

    \\MyFireBall\Content in the Folder name, and click Finish. Your FireBall’s CONTENT volume will now be accessible to any application on your PC and will appear as another mounted volume in the Windows Explorer. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 226: Backing Up Your Fireball

    FireBall for safety reasons. Escient recommends that a 300 GB external USB drive be used for each full FireBall backup and stored in a different physical location from the FireBall to reduce the possibility of loosing both the FireBall and the Backup Drive in a single catastrophic event.
  • Page 227 FireBall will transfer about 5GB of data per hour (120GB a day). At this rate, it will take approximately 2 and a half days to backup an entire 300 GB drive over an Ethernet connection. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 228: Automated Backups

    This type of backup requires the FireBall Backup Kit (available from your Escient dealer) and a computer that can access your FireBall over the network. Each night the contents of your FireBall that have been added, deleted, or edited will be copied to the backup folder on your computer.

  • Page 229: Backing Up Your Fireball Every Night With Retrospect

    1. Follow the instructions above for installing the Retrospect 6.0 software and connecting the external hard drive. 2. Mount your FireBall’s CONTENT volume (see above for instructions) 3. Launch Retrospect 6.0 4. Select the Duplicate button. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 230 5. Select Source, then CONTENT as the Source volume, then the OK button 6. Select Destination, then select the external Maxtor hard drive as the Destination. Make sure that “Replace Entire Volume” is selected. Select the OK button 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 231 8. You can run the backup immediately by selecting the Duplicate button, or to schedule the backup to run every day, select the Schedule icon at the top of the toolbar (or just type Ctrl+S). 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 232 9. Name the new Schedule “Daily FireBall Backup” and select the New button. 10. When the following dialog is displayed, select the Schedule button. 11. Select Add button to add a new schedule. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 233 13. Select the start date (usually today), the start time (usually overnight when you are sleeping) and on which days to run the backup (usually every day). Select 1 week to have the schedule run every week. Select OK when you are done. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 234 14. You should see the following dialog with your scheduled options. If this is correct, select the OK button. 15. You should now have a Duplicate dialog screen that looks like this, with a series of scheduled execution dates listed next to “Schedule”. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 235 For more detailed information on Retrospect, read the full documentation included on the Maxtor CD-Rom or visit the Retrospect web site at http://www.dantz.com. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 236: Integrating With Itunes And Ipod

    FireBall CONTENT volume. Note: Since iTunes does not currently support FLAC files, only MP3 files from FireBall can be used with iTunes. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 237 If it is checked, all music files imported into iTunes will be copied into your hard drive as they are imported. We don’t want to do this, because we simply want to access the music from FireBall, not duplicate it on the PC. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 238 PC Integration WD044-1-1 2/24/2005 5. Drag and drop the CONTENT volume from your PC Desktop to the iTunes browser window. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 239 PC Integration WD044-1-1 2/24/2005 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 240 PC Integration WD044-1-1 2/24/2005 6. Wait while iTunes scans the CONTENT volume for valid MP3 files and adds them to the iTunes Library. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 241: Creating Itunes Playlists

    Note: iTunes actually streams each MP3 from FireBall in real-time over your network. This may limit the number of simultaneous client streams that your FireBall server can play at once. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 242: Burn Cds From Itunes

    Please refer to the iTunes Help screens for more detailed information about syncing music to an iPod using iTunes. Note: Remember that iTunes does not support FLAC files, so only FireBall MP3 files can be synced to an iPod. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 243: Id3 Tags And The Pc

    FireBall uses ID3 tags to store information about MP3 and FLAC files which are recorded or ripped into FireBall. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 244: Fireball's Id3 Tag Requirements

    1. Select the Library in the iTunes Source list. 2. Type Ctrl+A to select all of the Songs in your Library. 3. Select Convert ID3 Tags… from the Advanced menu. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 245 PC and then import them back into your FireBall, replacing the originals. Please see the section Importing Music Into FireBall for instructions on how to get your music files into your FireBall using the IMPORT volume. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 246: Importing Music Into Fireball

    Network Drive”. Choose an available drive letter, then type in the name of your FireBall. Example: suppose you named your FireBall “MyFireBall” in the Server Settings screen, you would then enter \\MyFireBall\Import in the Folder name, and click Finish. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 247: Importing Your Music Files

    When the music files are copied to the FireBall, you will see the new songs appear on your FireBall’s Music Guide, under the” artist – album name” as defined in the file’s ID3 tag. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 248 FireBall. You can delete these files without actually deleting the originals which physically reside on the CONTENT volume. The IMPORT volume displaying the temporary cache files for an imported artist folder 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 249: Controlling Fireball From Internet Explorer

    On your PC, open Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of your FireBall into the Address Bar and press the Return key on your keyboard. You should now see the familiar FireBall user interface on your PC. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 250: Controlling Your Fireball

    You will notice that unlike the TV user interface, there are buttons along the left and right edges of the web browser. These buttons duplicate the features found on your remote control. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 251 Mac OS X Integration WD029-1-1 2/24/2005 Mac OS X Integration A Guide to Using FireBall with Mac OS X Panther 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 252 Connecting to the FireBall Server ..................22 Importing your Music Files ....................24 Controlling FireBall from Safari ................... 25 Requirements........................25 Connecting to Your FireBall ....................25 Controlling Your FireBall ...................... 26 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 253: Fireball To Mac Networking Basics

    The following items are required for connecting your Mac to your FireBall: Properly configured Ethernet home network Fireball E2 Music Manager or DVDM Media Manager with and internal hard drive and File Sharing Support Mac OS X computer with 64MB of ram and Mac OS X 10.3.5 or later (Panther) iTunes 4.5 or later...

  • Page 254: Connecting To Your Fireball

    Once you have setup the FireBall server, you can now connect to it from your Mac. Follow these steps to connect to your FireBall from your Mac OS X computer: 1. Go to the Finder and select Connect to Server… from the Go Menu. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 255 5. Depending on your network configuration, the SMB/CIFS Filesystem Authentication dialog might be displayed. If it is, just click the OK button. There are no usernames or passwords to enter for connecting to your FireBall server. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 256 6. The Content volume, which contains all of your FireBall’s music content, will be mounted on your Mac’s Desktop. The Content volume is mounted as a Read-Only volume in order to minimize the chances of accidentally deleting music from your FireBall. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 257: Backing Up Your Fireball

    FireBall for safety reasons. Escient recommends that a 300 GB external FireWire drive be used for each full FireBall backup and stored in a different physical location from the FireBall to reduce the possibility of loosing both the FireBall and the Backup Drive in a single catastrophic event.

  • Page 258: Automated Backups

    FireBall’s CONTENT volume in sync with a duplicate volume. Escient offers the “FireBall Backup Kit” (FBK-1) to help make FireBall backup easy. The kit is comprised of an external hard drive that connects to your Mac (or PC along with Retrospect backup software.

  • Page 259: Using The Fireball Backup Kit To Backup Your Fireball Every Night

    4. Launch Retrospect Express 5. Select Immediate at the top of the Retrospect window. 6. Select the Duplicate button. 7. Select CONTENT as the Source volume, then the OK button 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 260 Note: If you want to turn off Verification, select Options and turn it off. Verification will verify that all files were backed up correctly, but will increase the overall backup time. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 261 12. When the following dialog is displayed, select the Schedule button. 13. Select Add button to add a new schedule. 14. When the following dialog is displayed, select “Day of the week” then the OK button 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 262 16. You should see the following dialog with your scheduled options. If this is correct, select the OK button. 17. You should now have a Duplicate dialog screen that looks like this, with a series of scheduled execution dates listed next to “Schedule”. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 263 18. Close all windows and Save if asked to do so. To verify that the Schedule is set, select Automate and Scripts from the Main Retrospect Express screen. You should see one script listed called “Daily FireBall Backup (Duplicate)”. You backup is now scheduled to run. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 264 For more detailed information on Retrospect Express, read the full documentation included on the Maxtor CD-Rom or visit the Retrospect web site at http://www.dantz.com. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 265: Integrating With Itunes And Ipod

    Follow these steps to import your FireBall music content into iTunes: 1. After mounting your FireBall’s CONTENT volume (see above), open iTunes on your Mac. 2. Select Preferences… from the iTunes menu 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 266 We don’t want to do this, because we simply want to access the music from FireBall, not duplicate it on the Mac. 5. Drag and drop the CONTENT volume from your Mac Desktop to the iTunes browser window. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 267 6. Wait while iTunes scans the CONTENT volume for valid MP3 files and adds them to the iTunes Library. 7. When all your MP3 files have been imported, the iTunes browser window will display the music content from your FireBall, including cover art! 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 268: Creating Itunes Playlists

    Playlists on your Mac. Playlists can contain any combination of music available in the iTunes browser, no matter where it actually resides. The only thing to 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 269: Sync Playlists And Music To Your Ipod

    Please refer to the iTunes Help screens for more detailed information about syncing music to an iPod using iTunes. Note: Remember that iTunes does not support FLAC files, so only FireBall MP3 files can be synced to an iPod. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 270: Id3 Tags And The Mac

    Media Rage is a Mac OSX program that can edit ID3 tags embedded into MP3 and FLAC files. Escient recommends that you use this software for editing ID3 tags in your FLAC files. Please visit the Chaotic Software web site to download a trial copy of this great software.
  • Page 271 Mac and then import them back into your FireBall, replacing the originals. Please see the section Importing Music Into FireBall for instructions on how to get your music files into your FireBall using the IMPORT volume. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 272: Importing Music Into Fireball

    Address field in the Connect to Server dialog. Example: smb://MyFireBall 3. Select the Connect button and wait for the Mac to locate your FireBall on the Network. When your FireBall is located, the SMB Mount dialog will appear. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 273 If it is, just click the OK button. There are no usernames or passwords to enter for connecting to your FireBall server. 6. The IMPORT volume will be mounted on your Mac’s Desktop. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 274: Importing Your Music Files

    FireBall. You can delete these files without actually deleting the originals which physically reside on the CONTENT volume. The IMPORT volume displaying the temporary cache files for an imported artist folder 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 275: Controlling Fireball From Safari

    On your Mac, open Safari and enter the IP address of your FireBall into the Address Bar and press the Return key on your keyboard. You should now see the familiar FireBall user interface on your Mac. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 276: Controlling Your Fireball

    You will notice that unlike the TV user interface, there are buttons along the left and right edges of the web browser. These buttons duplicate the features found on your remote control. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 277 Integration-PC WD048-1-1 7/18/2005 iPod Integration for PC A Guide to Using FireBall with iTunes and iPod for PC Users 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 278 Importing your Music Files ....................16 Importing iTunes Music Store Files ..................18 Importing Whole iTunes Music Store Albums..............18 Importing Single iTunes Music Store Songs..............20 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 279: Fireball To Pc Networking Basics

    The following items are required for connecting your PC to your FireBall: Properly configured Ethernet home network Fireball E2 Music Manager, DVDM-300, or FireBall E upgraded to E2 software PC computer with 64MB of RAM and Windows XP Installed iTunes 4.5 or later...

  • Page 280: Connecting To Your Fireball

    4. Enter a name for your FireBall using the remote or keyboard. Do not use spaces in the name. 5. Select the SAVE button to save your settings. 6. Press SETUP again to exit the Setup menus. Server Settings screen 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 281: Mount Your Fireball On Your Pc

    \\MyFireBall\Content in the Folder name, and click Finish. Your FireBall’s CONTENT volume will now be accessible to any application on your PC and will appear as another mounted volume in the Windows Explorer. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 282: Integrating With Itunes And Ipod

    FireBall CONTENT volume. Note: Since iTunes does not currently support FLAC files, only MP3 files from FireBall can be used with iTunes. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 283 We don’t want to do this, because we simply want to access the music from FireBall, not duplicate it on the PC. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 284 Integration-PC WD048-1-1 7/18/2005 5. Drag and drop the CONTENT volume from your PC Desktop to the iTunes browser window. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 285 Integration-PC WD048-1-1 7/18/2005 6. Wait while iTunes scans the CONTENT volume for valid MP3 files and adds them to the iTunes Library. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 286: Creating Itunes Playlists

    Note: iTunes actually streams each MP3 from FireBall in real-time over your network. This may limit the number of simultaneous client streams that your FireBall server can play at once. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 287: Burn Cds From Itunes

    Please refer to the iTunes Help screens for more detailed information about syncing music to an iPod using iTunes. Note: Remember that iTunes does not support FLAC files, so only FireBall MP3 files can be synced to an iPod. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 288: Id3 Tags And The Pc

    FireBall uses ID3 tags to store information about MP3 and FLAC files which are recorded or ripped into FireBall. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 289: Fireball's Id3 Tag Requirements

    1. Select the Library in the iTunes Source list. 2. Type Ctrl+A to select all of the Songs in your Library. 3. Select Convert ID3 Tags… from the Advanced menu. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 290 FireBall, replacing the originals. Please see the section Importing Music Into FireBall for instructions on how to get your music files into your FireBall using the IMPORT volume. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 291: Importing Music Into Fireball

    Network Drive”. Choose an available drive letter, then type in the name of your FireBall. Example: suppose you named your FireBall “MyFireBall” in the Server Settings screen, you would then enter \\MyFireBall\Import in the Folder name, and click Finish. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 292: Importing Your Music Files

    When the music files are copied to the FireBall, you will see the new songs appear on your FireBall’s Music Guide, under the” artist – album name” as defined in the file’s ID3 tag. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 293 FireBall. You can delete these files without actually deleting the originals which physically reside on the CONTENT volume. The IMPORT volume displaying the temporary cache files for an imported artist folder. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 294: Importing Itunes Music Store Files

    2. Create a New Playlist in iTunes and add the purchased songs to the Playlist in the correct order. 3. Select Preferences… from the iTunes Menu and select the Burning preferences panel. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 295 7. You can now use the new CD just as if you purchased it from a store. Look it up using the Gracenote CDDB and rip it into your FireBall. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 296: Importing Single Itunes Music Store Songs

    Because the Audio CD is a compellation of songs, FireBall and the Gracenote CDDB have no idea what the original artist-album-song data really is. After importing individual songs, you will have to manually edit the data for each song. 6640 Intech Blvd. / Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 297 INSTALLER CHECKLIST WD003-1-1 12/22/2003 INSTALLER CHECKLIST Installation Checklist for Escient FireBall Products 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 298 Feel free to add your own information to this list depending on what other equipment will be installed with the FireBall systems. Note: Escient FireBall products require a dialup or broadband Internet connection to operate fully. Please pay special attention to the Network Information section.
  • Page 299 FireBall 5 IP Address: ________________________________________________ Disc Changers Up to 3 of the same brand are supported per FireBall. #1: Brand:___________Model:________________ Serial Number:_____________ #2: Brand:___________Model:________________ Serial Number:_____________ #3: Brand:___________Model:________________ Serial Number:_____________ 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 300: Audio Connections

    Component Optional Accessory Checklist Escient Touch Panels _____ Extra IR remotes _____ Extra IR keyboards _____ S-Link Cables _____ RS-232 Cables _____ Ethernet Hub _____ Extra Ethernet Cables _____ 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 301 ADDING DISC INFORMATION FOR UNKNOWN DISCS WD032-1-1 12/22/2003 ADDING DISC INFORMATION FOR UNKNOWN DISCS A Guide to Editing Disc Information for DVDs and CDs 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 302 The most important FireBall requirement for the automatic disc lookup feature is the presence of a working Internet connection. Without an active Internet connection, FireBall can’t contact the online Gracenote CDDB™ database or the Escient MovieDB™ database, where information is stored for millions of music and movie titles.
  • Page 303 Gracenote CDDB™ (for Music discs) or to the Escient MovieDB™ (for DVDs) using your Internet connection. The CDDB and MovieDB return information about the disc to your FireBall. FireBall adds this information to your local media library and displays it on your TV.
  • Page 304 Unknown or missing. 4) Recent Releases Gracenote CDDB™ and Escient’s MovieDB™ are updated regularly, however you may find that a new release is not yet in the database and will not be correctly identified. 5) Different Version, Release, Edition, or Pressing The record labels and movie studios often release more than 1 version of a CD or DVD.
  • Page 305 FireBall keeps a map of each slot in each changer and will lookup each disc based on which slots have changed status from occupied to empty or empty to occupied. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 306 FireBall will read each disc in the selected range and perform an automatic lookup for each. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 307 12/22/2003 Lookup All Performs a complete lookup of all discs in all changers, completely replacing your media library with the original data from the Gracenote CDDB™ and Escient MovieDB™ servers. All manually entered data is replaced. Get Movie/Music Info The Get Movie Info and Get Music Info features are available via the Options Menu when in the Movies Guide or Player and the Music Guide or Player.
  • Page 308 Unknown Info will lookup all information for the Unknown movie discs in your changer. Unknown Covers will lookup the cover art images for all movies that don’t have original cover art. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 309 When disc information is returned for the disc, the Edit Disc Information screen displays the new data (if available). This gives you the opportunity to CANCEL or SAVE the new information with the Disc. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 310 Manually Adding Disc Information There are several methods for manually adding your own disc information should the Gracenote CDDB™ or Escient MovieDB™ return incorrect or no information at all for discs in your collection. We will describe the tools available within FireBall to help you identify, add, and edit disc information for your Unknown Movie and Music titles.
  • Page 311 When you decide which title is the correct title, press the SELECT key and the Edit Disc Info screen will display the information for the selected disc. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 312 Press OPTION, then navigate and SELECT the Select Cover menu item. You should see the following dialog: All titles are listed alphabetically in the Select Cover dialog screen, including the Escient MovieDB™ default genre covers (listed at the bottom), custom covers already downloaded from the Escient MovieDB™...
  • Page 313 FireBall. Edit Disc If you have an Unknown disc that just isn’t in the Escient MovieDB™, you can manually type information into the Edit Disc dialog. The Edit Disc Info dialog screen allows you to manually enter information for your Unknown discs and assign generic or custom cover art. Use your IR remote or keyboard to enter data into each field on the screen.
  • Page 314 Sometimes a disc is identified by the Gracenote CDDB™ but the original album art cover is not available. This is because the Gracenote CDDB™ does not contain any album covers and the Escient album art cover server may have the cover listed under a slightly different artist/title combination.
  • Page 315 Highlight any Music title in the Music Guide. Press OPTION, then navigate and SELECT the Edit Disc menu item. Navigate to the Select Cover button and press SELECT. You should see the following dialog: 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 316 ADDING DISC INFORMATION FOR UNKNOWN DISCS WD032-1-1 12/22/2003 All titles are listed alphabetically in the Select Cover dialog screen, including the Escient MovieDB™ default genre covers, custom covers already downloaded from the Escient MovieDB™ and any user covers you transferred to your FireBall.
  • Page 317 Edit Tracks allows you to enter track names for every track found on the current Music title. Highlight any Music title in the Music Guide. Press OPTION, then navigate down and SELECT the Edit Tracks menu item. You should see the following dialog: 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 318 Press the RECORD key on the remote or keyboard to save the information displayed in the Edit Disc Info screen or press STOP to cancel and discard the current information. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 319 HOME NETWORKING PRIMER WD005-1-2 12/22/2003 HOME NETWORKING PRIMER An overview of the different types of home networks 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 320 Q: Who makes networking products? Several companies make wired and wireless network products for the home. Some of the most prominent are: Linksys 3Com Intel D-Link NetGear Apple Computer Cisco Belkin 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 321 Ethernet networking is built into most modern computers and the current Escient FireBall product line. There are many companies who provide ethernet networking products and they are available at any computer or electronics retailer.
  • Page 322 Here is a sample wireless network where the FireBall=E Music Server and FireBall DVDM-100 are each connected to an Ethernet to Wireless adapter. The computer has built-in wireless connectivity and the router is a hybrid router/wireless access point. The wireless devices are 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 323 HPNA, PhoneLine or HomePNA networking works over the existing copper telephone wires in your home without interfering with voice or DSL communications. HomePNA 3.0 will push the speed up to 100Mbps when it comes out. Escient FireBall-H products use HomePNA networking. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 324 (1.5Mbps) it is not appropriate as a replacement for other networks but IS valuable for connecting peripherals. Wireless HomeRF 2.0: 10Mbps Developed to compete with 802.11b, HomeRF made a brief appearance and died off. Siemens and Proxim were the main supporters. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 325 Ethernet to Fiber media converters are starting to come down in price - they can be found for under $150. When 100Meters is not enough distance, an Ethernet to fiber media converter can 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 326 The solution is fiber! Run fiber between the homes or run a pair of fiber converters on one end of the cable with a short fiber run. This will electrically separate the two homes. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 327 40bit and 64bit encryption is the same. it’s just a matter of how the manufacturer decided to label the product. Often 128bit cards can often be placed in 40/64bit mode. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 328 When a 802.11g product communicates with an 11Mbps 802.11b product, it drops down to 11Mbps or less depending on signal strength. In other words, if you purchase an 802.11g product for use with an 802.11b access point, expect only 11Mbps. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 329 Powerline network adapters come in PCI and USB versions but are fairly expensive right now - about $50 to $100 per computer. There are also Powerline to Ethernet bridges and Powerline broadband routers with ethernet bridges built-in, in the same price range. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

  • Page 330: Web Interface

    VOLUME CONTROL FROM THE WEB INTERFACE WD045-1-1 5/18/2005 Volume Control from the Web Interface How to Control Audio Volume using the Web Server Interface 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 331 This can be accomplished from a standard web browser on your PC/Mac or from the Escient EWP-2000 Wireless Web Pad. Since FireBall is a source component and not an audio receiver or preamp, FireBall can “tell”...
  • Page 332 IP address and go to Setup->External Control->Volume Control. The Volume Control page lets you enable the volume control buttons and configure the settings for each room. Select ENABLE and then click the CONFIGURE button. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 333 (such as a Crestron or AMX system) that can listen for command strings over a serial or TCP/IP connect and respond with some action, like telling the audio system to adjust the volume. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 334 The control system will then need to be programmed to translate the strings into the appropriate IR codes for your audio system. The default string for volume up, down, and mute follow the Escient external control format with the following syntax: ESCX – preamble 0212 –...
  • Page 335 \b - Backspace \f - Form feed \\ - Backslash \( - Left parenthesis \) - Right parenthesis \ddd – any ASCII character code where ddd is in octal. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 336 The Global Cache connects to your Ethernet network and converts an IR text string into an actual IR signal which in turn controls your audio system using standard IR signals. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 337 7. Substitute the proper conn addr, module adr, ID, and count for your Global Cache. Refer to the Global Cache API Specification for details. Example, to use IR port #1 on a GC-100 use “sendir,2:1,1234,40000,3” where 40000 is the I carrier frequency. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 338 FireBall’s Web Interface supports controlling volume in multiple rooms. Simply follow the instructions above and create additional sets of volume control strings for each room. Enter a unique name for each room you create in the Volume Control Configure screen. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 339 VOLUME CONTROL FROM THE WEB INTERFACE WD045-1-1 5/18/2005 Select the room you want to control from the Setup->Volume Control screen. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 340 PRODUCT WARRANTY WD014-1-2 12/22/2003 FireBall Client-Server Installation Guide A Guide to Installing Multiple FireBall Products 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 341 The following table indicates which servers are compatible with which clients. Server FireBall FireBall-E 40/120 Client FireBall FireBall-E 40/120 FireBall-MP FireBall DVDM-100 Limitations Client-Server networking is limited to the same local subnet. You can not stream over the Internet. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 342 FireBall is built from the ground up with many features that allow you to centrally locate and remotely control your FireBall clients and servers, such as: 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 343 (Note: only 4 clients can stream from the same server at one time). 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 344 Each FireBall client must be on the same network as the server. This document will assume that you have properly connected your FireBall client to the same network as your FireBall server. Please refer to the HomeNetworkingPrimer support document on the Escient web site for more information about home networking. Server Selection FireBall clients will automatically select the first server it sees on the network and connect to it upon startup.
  • Page 345 In a few moments, the Music Guide will display the contents of the FireBall server. You can then select and play anything from the Music Guide just as you would from a single FireBall. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 346 EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL WD031-1-3 4/18/2005 EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL Escient FireBall External Control Protocol Specification 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 347 The external control protocol is standard ASCII based. ESCX is the four-letter preamble that is used for all commands. This preamble must be uppercase. The commands provided in this protocol allow an external control system to navigate the Escient products, get library information to build custom user interfaces, perform transport controls, and receive unsolicited feedback on system status.
  • Page 348 (play, stop) have alternate functions in various modes. Unsolicited status events can be sent to report the state changes of the Escient products. There are two currently defined message levels: 5 - track changes, and 10 - all (including 1- second playing time updates).
  • Page 349 Guide Mode changed (Playlist edit mode, Record mode, Delete mode, etc) [possible future implementation] Screen Mode changed (Guide, Player, Options, Setup, etc) [possible 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 350 Select Move To X and Y Coordinates and Select The upper left point on the screen is (0,0) and the resolution of the screen is 720 by 480 pixels. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 351 Player Explicit (always goes to Player) ** OpenGlobe Info Menu (DVD Menu and Guide View Increment) Guide View – Covers Guide View – Artist Guide View – Title Guide View - Song 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 352 Play Favorites Random “ “ BACKSPACE “A” “B” “C” “D” “E” “F” “G” “H” “I” “J” “K” “L” “M” “N” “O” “P” “Q” “R” “S” “T” “U” “V” “W” 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 353 Titles are returned listed in alphabetical order by title regardless of the state of the user interface. Database Commands COMMAND DESCRIPTION GROUP COMMAND Get number of groups (genres) in the database ESCX20010010002xx xx = which list to get groups from, where 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 354 GROUP1 above = XXXXxxxxYYYYyyyyyyyy where XXXX = length of item #1, by default this is 0003 but may be 0004 if there are more than 999 titles in the group 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 355 04 = User Radio Groups 05 = System Movie Groups 06 = User Movie Groups 07 = System HardDrive Music Groups (sorted by Artist) 08 = User HardDrive Music Groups (sorted by Artist) 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 356 = title number to get tracks for (ignored if sorted by Song) dddd = starting track number eeee = ending track number Reply Format: ESCX2004xxxTRACK1TRACK2etc…, Where xxx = total number of tracks, Each TRACK is made of one item so: 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 357 = length of track bitrate ZZZZ = track bitrate (length depends on zzzz) aaaa = length of track length AAAA = track length in seconds (length depends on aaaa) 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 358 98 = User HardDrive Music Groups (sorted by Song) BBBB = length of the group name bbbbbbbb = which group you want the number for 01 – System Music group name examples are: All, Playlists, CDs, MP3s 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 359 = which list to get groups from, where 01 = System Music Groups (sorted by Artist) 02 = User Music Groups (sorted by Artist) 03 = System Radio Groups 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 360 87 = System HardDrive Music Groups (sorted by Title) 88 = User HardDrive Music Groups (sorted by Title) 91 = System Music Groups (sorted by Song) 92 = User Music Groups (sorted by Song) 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 361 YYYY = record label for Music, station location for Radio (length depends on yyyy) For Movies, TITLE1 above = wwwwWWWWxxxxXXXXyyyyYYYYzzzzZZZZ wwww = length of item #1 (length of year) 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 362 = length of item #2 (length of label) TTTT = record label (length depends on tttt) uuuu = length of item #3 (length of title) UUUU = record title (length depends on uuuu) 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 363 = length of new playlist name cccc = new name of the playlist ESCX20110030004aaaabbbbcccccccc0002dd aaaa = which playlist to rename (number in the indicated groupings Playlists group) 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 364 = which list to get groups from, where 01 = System Music Groups (sorted by Artist) 02 = User Music Groups (sorted by Artist) 07 = System HardDrive Music Groups (sorted by Artist) 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 365 Reply Format: ESCX2017xxxTRACK1INFOTRACK2INFOetc…, Where xxx = total number of tracks multiplied by 2, Each TRACK is made of two items so: TRACK1INFO = wwwwxxxxyyyyzzzzzzz wwww = length of track number 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 366 ZZZZ = track bitrate (length depends on zzzz) aaaa = length of track length AAAA = track length in seconds (length depends on aaaa) TRACK2INFO, etc… have the same format as TRACK1INFO 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 367 02 = User Music Groups (sorted by Artist) gggg = current group number hhhh = current title number Get current screen that is displayed in the GUI [possible future implementation] 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 368 01 = Artist View (music) or Title View (movies) 02 = Title View (music only) 03 = Song View (music only) 04 = Cover View (music and movies) Lock this control interface (enter password protected mode) ESCX7006 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...
  • Page 369 Status Command “Get Power State” (ESCX5001) will return the current state of the unit without turning it on. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, IN 46278 317.616.6789 phone 317.616.6790 fax www.escient.com...

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