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- Page 1 Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide Version: M51003-06A1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome Congratulations and thank you... Warnings and Precautions VX Contents What You Need to Setup the Vision VX Server Getting Started Setting up VX Step 1: Connect the Ethernet cable Step 2: Connect the power cord Step 3: Inspect the 4 drive trays... - Page 3 Sharing Vision’s Music with Fireball Music Servers Sharing Fireball Music with your Vision Music Server Escient Early Detection Monitoring System (EDMS) Service and Support Finding your VX serial number Contacting Escient Technical Support Important Care and Cleaning Information Using Connectors and Ports...
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Page 4: Welcome
Congratulations and thank you..for purchasing the Escient Vision VX Server! This Installation Guide describes the features and proper use of the Vision VX Series products. At the time of printing, the screen shot images in this user’s guide matched the product’s user interface screens. However, since Vision has the capability of downloading software updates and enhancements, the resulting screen updates may no longer match the images in this user’s guide. -
Page 5: Warnings And Precautions
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. • To prevent electric shock, do not use a 3 wire to 2 wire adapter plug. • A three prong grounded outlet is required. • You are cautioned that any change or modification not expressly approved in this manual or approved in writing by an authorized representative of Escient could void your warranty and/or your authority to operate this equipment. • Never remove drives while the power is on • Never power on the unit with less than 4 drives properly installed VX Contents •... - Page 6 8. Cooling Fans (x3) Gigabit Ethernet Port 10. USB Port (x2) 11. Reset Button* * = the RESET button may destroy all of your data. Never use this button unless instructed to do so by Escient Tech Support. Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide Version: M51003-06A1 LED Identification Chart LED INDICATION COLOR Green SYSTEM STATUS...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Vision VX Server. Step 2: Connect the power cord Plug one end of the power cord into the back of Vision VX Server and the other end into a power outlet. Note: Escient recommends the use of a UPS (uninterruptable power supply) with surge suppression for all Vision products. -
Page 8: Configuring Vx Server From A Pc
Configuring VX Server from a PC Since the Vision VX does not connect directly to a display device, you must connect to the VX using a computer and web browser connected to the same network. Enter “vision-vx” into your web browser to locate and connect to your vision server from a Windows PC. -
Page 9: Importing Your Media
Configuring Vision Clients for Media Import to VX Servers Since the Vision VX is a network attached storage device, you’ll want to tell your Vision clients to store media either locally or remotely on your VX Server. This is ac- complished on the VS and VC clients using the TV user interface. -
Page 10: Importing Movies And Videos
To import CD discs to a VX server from a VS or VC: 1. Insert the CD into the front panel optical disc drive. 2. Press BACK on the remote to display the DVD/CD Player Menu. 3. Select IMPORT The CD will be imported into the Vision system using the current music encoder and ejected (as long as Import and Eject is set on your VS/VC DVD Preferences). Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide Version: M51003-06A1 To import digital audio files from your computer: Enter \\vision-vx\ into the Address bar of a window on your PC to connect to your Vision VX server. 2. Select the IMPORT volume. -
Page 11: Changing Vision Vx Server Settings
To configure network storage locations 1. Select Network 2. Select Network Storage Select up to 4 Escient storage devices (VS or VX Vision servers) to store all of your imported media. Servers will be filled in order from top to bottom. To enable password security 1. Select Network... -
Page 12: To View Information About The Content On Your Vision
4. Navigate the list and locate the media you want to delete from your Vision system 5. Press the OPTIONS button on the remote. 6. Select DELETE to confirm the permanent removal of the selected media To delete photos from your Vision 1. Connect to your Vision using it’s IP address or it’s Server Name if you are have a Windows network 2. Select the PHOTOS volume 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 Note: Deleting Photos can only be accomplished from a PC over your network. Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide Version: M51003-06A1... -
Page 13: Tips And Troubleshooting
If there is a firewall on the network, make sure the Vision can get out on ports: 80 (HTTP) 443 (HTTPS) 8080 (CDDB) Make sure there is enough ventilation at the location of each Vision device. The use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is recommended at the loca- tion of all VS products to prevent possible data loss in the event of an unex- pected power loss. Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide Version: M51003-06A1 Concurrent Operations VS Server Limits When properly installed, the Vision VS can support the following concurrent func- tions: • Streaming to five different VS/VC clients while playing a movie locally •... -
Page 14: Installing And Using A Ups
Installing and Using a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) Note: Make sure you have properly shutdown your Vision VX before discon- necting the power! Your Vision VX server is preconfigured to operate with several UPS devices from APC (American Power Conversion) that support USB connections. To use a supported UPS device, simply connect a USB cable from the UPS to one of the USB ports on the back panel of your VX server and plug your VX into one of the battery backup outlets on your UPS device. When the UPS detects a loss of power it will send the... -
Page 15: Sharing Vision's Music With Fireball Music Servers
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 it’s Internet connection , therefore it is impor- tant to make sure Vision always has a working Internet connection. -
Page 16: Service And Support
8:00am to 6pm Eastern Standard Time. • Phone: 800-372-4368 Press “3” for Support or “2” for Sales • Fax: 317-616-6790 • Internet: http://www.escient.com • Email: mailto://support@escient.com Please have the following information ready for the Escient Customer Sup- port technician: • Product Serial Number (on the back of the unit or under Setup/Utilities/Sys- tem Information) • Model Number (printed on the front of the unit) • Date and Place of Purchase Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide... -
Page 17: Specifications
3rd Party Certifications • FCC Class B • VCCI Class B • CE Class B Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide Version: M51003-06A1 FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class B Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de- signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen- tial installation. -
Page 18: Vision Faq
(and no stored music). The actual total number of movies stored on the Vision models will vary depending on average movie size. Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide Version: M51003-06A1 10. Will it support a Blu-Ray/HD-DVD changer when one is available? a. Yes. When a Blu-Ray/HD-DVD changer that supports HDMI a/v and control... -
Page 19: Photo Related Q&A
2. Can you sync movies and music from one Vision to another? a. No. 3. Are software updates free or is there a fee? Escient software updates and data lookup services remain free of charge. 4. How does the Vision work with the Fireball line of products? a. Vision VS and VC clients can connect to a Fireball server to access it’s hard drive based music content. -
Page 20: Escient End User License Agreement
You have acquired Escient’s Vision System product (“Vision System”) that includes software and other items licensed by Escient, a division System of Digital Networks North America, Inc. (“Escient”) from various third parties and suppliers (collectively, “Escient’s suppliers”). Those installed products of Escient’s suppliers, as well as associ- ated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“Software”) are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold and is owned by Escient and the respective Escient supplier. - Page 21 9. DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT/SECURITY & CHANGES TO THE VISION SYS- TEM. In order to protect the integrity of certain third party content, Escient or its suppliers may provide for software security related updates that will be automatical- Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide Version: M51003-06A1 ly downloaded and installed on your computer.
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Page 22: Third Party End User License Agreements
Embedded Software will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with any new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may choose to provide in the future. Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide Version: M51003-06A1 GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PAR- TICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
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