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- Page 1 Escient® Vision™ VS server/player & VC player User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Importing Movies and Videos Importing Music Importing Photos Using Vision Basic Navigation Using The Remote Control Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 Advanced Features of the Remote Control Universal Remote Control Capabilities Escient IR Code Banks Direct Access to Main Source Menus... - Page 3 Tips and Troubleshooting Pre-Installation Region Coding Video Outputs Determining your Vision’s IP Address Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 Controlling Vision from Your Computer Connecting to Vision’s Network Shares Sharing Vision’s Music with FireBall Media Servers Supported File Types...
- Page 4 Music never looked so good Rhapsody delivers millions of songs to your Escient Vision...
- Page 5 You’ve got 30 days of Rhapsody — absolutely free Rock, pop, country, jazz – you name it - Rhapsody delivers a massive catalog of music to your Escient Vision. Choose from millions of songs by thousands of artists and listen all you want.
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Page 6: Welcome
Welcome Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Escient Vision Media Server or Player! This user’s guide describes the features and proper use of the Vision VS and VC Series products. At the time of printing, the screen shot im- ages in this user’s guide matched the product’s user interface... -
Page 7: Warnings And Precautions
Note: The VC Series products must be installed with at least one Vision VS Series or VX Series product to be able to access stored music, movies, videos, and photos as the VC does not contain any hard drives for internal storage of media. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3... -
Page 8: Vision At A Glance
Vision at a Glance VS Series Server/Players 1. Power Button and Status LED 2. Disc Eject Button 3. IR Receiver 1. Power Connector 2. Digital Audio Out (Coax and Optical) 3. IR In 4. HDMI Out 5. HDMI In (x4) Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 4. USB Port 5. DVD/CD Drive 6. Redundant 500GB or 1TB internal hard drives 6. S-Video Out 7. Gigabit Ethernet Port 8. Component and Composite Video Out 9. USB Port (x2) 10. Analog Audio Out... -
Page 9: Vc Series Players
VC Series Players 1. IR Receiver 2. DVD/CD Combo Drive (behind metal flip down door) 1. Digital Audio Out (Coax and Optical) 2. S-Video Out 3. Gigabit Ethernet Port 4. USB Port (x2) 5. Component and Composite Video Out Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 3. Power Button 4. Status LED 6. Analog Audio Out 7. IR In 8. HDMI Out 9. HDMI In 10. Power Connector... -
Page 10: Vs & Vc Series Components
IR port - Connect Vision to an external wired IR control system using a stereo 1/8” cable where the sleeve is ground, ring is power, and tip is signal. HDMI input ports - Connect Vision to an external disc changer that has an HDMI port or to an Escient CH-1 adapter kit to pass component video + digital audio from a Sony 777ES Mega changer, using a high quality HDMI cable HDMI Output port - Connect Vision to a widescreen high definition TV that has an HDMI port using a high quality HDMI cable, or a DVI port using an HDMI to DVI cable. Component Video ports - Connect Vision to a widescreen high definition TV that has component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) ports using a high quality component video cable with green, blue, and red connectors. -
Page 11: Getting Started
Step 1: Connecting the audio and video cables Choose the setup that matches the ports on your TV or A/V receiver. To connect a widescreen TV with an HDMI port: 1. Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of your TV. 2. Connect the other end to the Vision’s HDMI out port. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3... - Page 12 2. Connect an analog audio cable with red and white connectors between Vision and your TV. To connect a widescreen TV with a DVI port: 1. Connect an HDMI-to-DVI cable to the DVI port on your TV and the HDMI port on your Vision. 2. Connect an analog audio cable with red and white connectors between Vision and your TV. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3...
- Page 13 To connect a widescreen TV and an A/V receiver: 1. Connect an HDMI or component video cable between your Vision and A/V Receiver. 2. If using a component video cable, connect a digital or analog audio cable between Vision and A/V Receiver. 3. Connect an HDMI or component video cable between the A/V receiver and TV. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3...
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Page 14: Step 2: Connect An Ethernet Cable
Step 3: Connect the power cord Plug one end of the power cord into the back of Vision and the other end into a power outlet. Note: Escient recommends the use of a UPS (uninter- ruptible power supply) with surge suppression for all Vision products. -
Page 15: Configuring Vision
(up, down, and OK) on the remote. Escient EULA Press the down arrow key on the remote as you read through the Escient End User License Agree- ment. Once you have read the entire agreement, the Accept and Decline buttons are enabled. You must accept the terms of the EULA by highlighting the Accept button and pressing OK on the remote in order to continue using Vision. -
Page 16: Importing Your Media
If Vision is unable to determine the name of the movie (such as the case if you import a home movie) it will appear as “Unknown”. You can edit the metadata for your movie/video to change how it appears in the Movies library. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3... -
Page 17: Importing Music
Vision inside. After you copy this folder to your Vision, you will have a slideshow called “Summer Vacation” under the Photo library on your Vision. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3... -
Page 18: Using Vision
Advanced Features of the Remote Control Universal Remote Control Capabilities The Escient remote has the ability to control four non-Escient products such as a TV, Cable/Satellite box, Receiver, or DVD player. Please refer to the Escient “Remote Control Guide (Vision)” (available on the Escient web site: www.escient.com/support/manualsdocs.html) -
Page 19: Transport Controls For Movies And Music
Stop Press Scan Forward Press 8; Press again to increase speed Scan Backward Press 7; Press again to increase speed Change Chapters / Tracks Press 9 or : Go directly to DVD menu Press MENU Go directly to the DVD top menu Press MENU twice Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3... -
Page 20: Watching A Dvd
Play a movie from where you last stopped playing it Play a movie from the beginning of chapter 1, bypassing the previews. Play the DVD from the beginning including a trailers and warnings Access a DVD’s original menu Play the current movie Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 Do this Choose Resume Choose Play Movie... -
Page 21: Listening To A Cd
Play something now Play something next Add something to the end of the play queue See what is currently playing Play all albums for the current artist Play music from several genres Skip to the next song Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 Do this Press or OK Press or OPTIONS Press OPTIONS, Play Now Press OPTIONS, Play Next... -
Page 22: Viewing Photos
Skip back to the previous photo Change how long each photo is displayed Display photos in order or randomly Turn the transition fade effect on or off Scale each image to fit your display horizontally or verti- cally Select a different playlist to play while viewing photos Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 Do this Press OK from the Now Playing screen Press OPTIONS, Clear Queue Press 3or to move the highlighted track up or down Press OPTIONS, Remove Track... -
Page 23: Listening To Rhapsody Music
This means that you can enter the same Rhapsody user name and password into all of your Vision devices and listen to Rhap- sody on any three at one time. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 Do this Play the current track Press or OK... -
Page 24: Changing Vision's Settings
8. If you selected the MP3 Encoder, select the bitrate or quality for MP3 format- ted files. The higher the bitrate, the better the quality and the more space required for each track. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 Use the Setup menu to manage Vision’s global settings. For all of the fol- lowing tasks, select SETUP from the main menu and then proceed with the steps listed…... -
Page 25: To Set The Digital Audio Output For Movies And Dvd Playback
1. Select Network 2. Select Server Name 3. Enter the name that you want to appear on your network when you access your Vision from your PC or another Escient product. To show or hide Rhapsody in the main menu 1. Select Network 2. Select Rhapsody... -
Page 26: To Configure The Remote Control
3. Delete the folders or individual photos that you want removed from your Vi- sion by dragging them from the PHOTOS volume to the trash on your PC. To restart your Vision 1. Select Utilities 2. Select Restart System 3. Select Restart Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 To shutdown or power off your Vision 1. Select Utilities 2. Select Restart System 3. Select Shutdown To manually check for software updates using your Internet connection 1. -
Page 27: Editing Vision's Media Information
1. Select Music from the main menu 2. Select Options. 3. Select Identify Unknown Music 4. Wait as each unknown CD is queried against the Gracenote® servers for the correct information about the disc. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 To automatically lookup information about a DVD (text and cover) 1. Select Movies from the main menu 2. Select Options. -
Page 28: To Manually Search For A Cd Cover
5. Select More Options… 6. Select Select Local Cover… 7. Select a cover that you previously imported from your PC to the COVERS share on Vision. To manually select an imported CD cover 1. Select Music from the main menu 2. Select Options. 3. Select Edit Music 4. Select the album that you want to edit by navigating the list by Genre, Artist, or Album 5. Select Select Local Cover… 6. Select a cover that you previously imported from your PC to the COVERS share on Vision. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3... -
Page 29: Tips And Troubleshooting
The 5th time it changes, it is locked on that region. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 Video Outputs... -
Page 30: Connecting To Vision's Network Shares
Series, MX Series, AVX Series, ZP Series and FP Series. Note: Vision’s movies, photos, and Rhapsody are not available to con- nected FireBalls. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 Supported File Types Vision supports the following audio and video file formats:... -
Page 31: Accessing Your Ipod Music With A Vision Media Server
4. Your iPod music will now be merged into your local Vision music library Escient Early Detection Monitoring System (EDMS) The VS Series Vision Media Server includes a feature called Escient Early De- tection Monitoring that monitors the condition of Vision’s internal hard drives. In the unlikely event of a problem with one of its drives, your Vision will notify Escient Tech Support and your Escient dealer, using its Internet connection. -
Page 32: Specifications
• 8-Channels of DAC Support 16/20/24-bit PCM Format for 7.1 Audio Solution • 16/20/24 bit S/PDIF TX Supports 24-bit, 44.1K/48K/96KHz Samples • 16/20/24 bit S/PDIF RX Supports 24-bit, 44.1K/48K/96KHz Samples Physical Specifications • VS Series = 17.375 inches (W) x 4.625 inches (H) x 11.875 inches (D) • VS Series = 43.8 cm (W) x 12.2 cm (H) x 28.6 cm (D) • VC Series = 15.313 inches (W) x 2.25 inches (H) x 13.25 inches (D) • VC Series = 39 cm (H) x 6.8 cm (H) x 34.8 cm (D) Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3 Power Consumption • VS Series: 60W max • VC Series: 35W max • VX Series: 68W max 3rd Party Certifications • FCC: US Part 15, Class B • NTSC Video Output: NTSC RS-170A • cETL Listing... -
Page 33: Escient End User License Agreement
EULA, it will terminate immediately, your right to use the Vision System will end and you must return the Vision System to the Seller or destroy it. This EULA grants you the following rights to the Software and all other rights are reserved by Escient and its software suppliers. You may use the Software only on the Vision System. - Page 34 Vision System to store content from a DVD (or other media) on the hard drive, then do not use the Vision System to do so. In this End User License Agreement Escient is not advocating a position on the applicability of the fair use doctrine or other theories discussed here; it is providing a tool for the user and is pointing out that it is the user’s responsibility to determine when it can use certain features on the Vision System that involve...
- Page 35 (and any other software on your Vision System which specifically depends on the software) including disabling your ability to copy and/or play “secure” or other designated content, i.e. content protected by digital rights management. In such an event, Escient and/or its suppliers shall use reasonable efforts to post notices on Escient’s web site explaining the security update and providing instructions to end-users for obtaining new versions or further...
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Page 36: Third Party End User License Agreements
GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE COMPONENT OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Version: M51003-02A3...
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