Escient FireBall MP-150 Quick Setup Manual

1. UNPACK YOUR NEW FIREBALL™ MP-150
• Unpack the FireBall, cables, and accessories (save the box).
• Install the included batteries into the remote.
• Make note of the serial number (located on the back).
SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________________________
2. CONNECT FIREBALL TO YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
A) Locate the included composite video and analog audio cables.
B) Connect FireBall to any 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. Contact your Escient
dealer for more information.
3. CONNECT FIREBALL MP-100 TO THE FIREBALL SERVER
FireBall MP-150 streams audio from FireBall Servers over an Ethernet
network. Connect the FireBall MP-150 to a FireBall Server via an Ethernet hub
or router using the included Ethernet cable. The FireBall MP-150 can also
stream Internet Radio stations if you have a broadband Internet connection.
A) Connect the FireBall MP-150 to your Ethernet network using a standard
Ethernet cable (included)
Note: There are optional wireless (WIFI or 802.11) and A/C power line
(HomePlug) network bridges that will allow you to connect your FireBall to your
Ethernet network if there are no Ethernet jacks close to where you install
FireBall.
Additional information on networking can be found in the Setup section of the
FireBall MP-150 User's Manual or on-line at the Escient FireBall support
web-site: www.escient.com/support.html.
4. CONNECT THE POWER CORD TO AN AC OUTLET AND TURN IT ON
A) Plug FireBall into an AC power outlet.
Note: The power LED on the front of the FireBall will begin to flash. The power
LED will turn solid RED once the FireBall has completed its initialization
process indicating the unit is in standby.
B) Once the power LED has stopped flashing, press the power button on the
front panel or on the remote to turn on the FireBall MP-150 (the power LED will
turn BLUE). The FireBall welcome screen should now be displayed on your
TV.
Note: You may have to press the FB1 button on FireBall's remote to configure
it to control the FireBall MP-150.
Quick Setup
5. FIREBALL QUICKSTART AND REGISTRATION
A) The initial screens that are displayed by FireBall are called the QuickStart
screens and are used to configure your Internet connection information.
B) Press the Select key on the FireBall remote to display the first QuickStart
screen and then follow the on-screen directions for completing the Quick
Start and registration process.
C) Refer to your FireBall User's Guide for more detailed information.
Power to electrical outlet Coax Out and Optical
Out to the receiver for
digital audio
IR In for IR external
control
Analog Out to the
receiver for analog audio
Note: The MP-150 requires an Internet connection to complete the
registration process. If the Internet connection method is dialup then an
external modem must be used with the MP-150. An alternate method would
be to use Internet connection sharing via a PC or dialup router. Contact
your Escient dealer for more information.
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
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: M22150-01A1
Feb 2005
RECEIVER CONNECTION
DISPLAY CONNECTION
GENERAL CONNECTION
RS-232 for external Ethernet Network Jack
control, touch screen, or connects FireBall to your
modem broadband Ethernet
network.