Escient Fireball DVDM-300 Quick Setup

1. Unpack Your New FireBall DVDM-300
• Unpack the FireBall, cables, and accessories (save the box).
• Install the included batteries into the remote and keyboard.
• Make note of the serial number (located on the back).
SERIAL NUMBER:
2. Connect FireBall to your Home Theater
A) Locate the included composite video and analog audio cables.
B) Connect FireBall to the "DVD" or other available A/V input on your receiver or TV.
Note: You may use optional s-video or component video cables and optional digital audio
cables for the best picture and sound quality. This is also applicable to the next step,
connecting changers to your FireBall. Contact your Escient dealer for more information.
3. Connect Changers to your FireBall
A) Locate the composite video and analog audio cables included with your changer.
B) Connect the composite video output from the first changer to the composite video input
1 on FireBall.
C) Connect the analog audio cables from the first changer to the FRONT LEFT and
RIGHT inputs of the first 5.1 analog audio input on FireBall.
D) Locate the included RS-232 serial cable and 1/8" stereo S-Link/IR cable.
E) Connect the RS-232 serial cable from the first changer to COM port 1 on FireBall.
F) Connect the S-Link/IR cable from the "DVD-Control" jack on Kenwood changers to the
S-Link/IR input 1 on FireBall. DO NOT CONNECT FOR SONY DVD CHANGERS
G) Repeat steps A-F for each additional changer using video, audio, COM, and S-Link/IR
ports number 2 and 3 on FireBall.
4. Connect FireBall to the Internet
Note: FireBall requires an Internet connection to identify the discs in the front panel drive
and connected changers, to play Internet radio stations, and for general system
maintenance.
• If you have a broadband (cable, DSL, ISDN) Internet Service Provider, connect the
included ethernet cable from FireBall's ethernet jack to your ethernet network.
• If you have a Dialup Internet Service Provider, you'll need to purchase an external
modem and connect it to one of the four serial ports.
Note: You may need to purchase additional network hardware such as a "router" or a
"dialup external modem". Please contact your Escient dealer for more information.

Quick Setup

Coax Out and Optical
Out to the receiver for
digital audio
Optical In and Coax In
Stereo or 5.1 channel
from DVD changers 1/2/3
audio Out to the receiver
for digital audio
Power to electrical outlet IR In for IR external
control
S-Link / IR Out to control
Kenwood DVD/CD
changers 1/2/3 ONLY
5. Power Up!
• Plug each changer into an AC outlet.
• Plug FireBall into an AC outlet.
• The Standby LED on the front of the FireBall will begin to flash RED during the
power on cycle. When the LED turns solid RED, the FireBall is ready for use.
• Press the power button on the front panel or on the remote control. The LED
will turn solid BLUE and video will be displayed on the TV when the unit is on.
Note: You may have to press the "FB1" button on the remote to configure it to
control FireBall. Also be sure the TV and receiver are turned on and set to the
correct FireBall input.
CHANGER CONNECTION
RECEIVER CONNECTION
DISPLAY CONNECTION
GENERAL CONNECTION
Stereo or 5.1 channel
Analog Out to the
audio In from the DVD
receiver for analog audio
changers 1/2/3
Composite or S-Video Component Video Out
Video Out to the optional to the TV or other display
touch panel device
Composite or S-Video
Video Out to the TV or
other display device

6. Quick Start

• Use the remote control and follow the on-screen instructions.
Escient
6325 Digital Way, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278
Phone: 800-372-4368 Press "3" For Support
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7pm EST
Fax: 317-616-6790
www.escient.com
Email: support@escient.com
Document Number: M22140-01A1
January 2005
RS-232 for external
control or touch screen
RS-232 to control
DVD/CD changers 1/2/3
Connect FireBall to the
or external dialup modem
Internet using ethernet.
Component Video In for Composite or S-Video
pass through from DVD Video In for pass through
changers 1/2/3 from DVD changers 1/2/3
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