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- Page 1 ZP-1 USER’S MANUAL P/N: M51001-02A1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
THANK YOU The team at Escient would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing an Escient FireBall product. Escient is committed to providing our customers the most technologically advanced, yet easier- than-ever to use products that converge the power of the Internet with home entertainment. - Page 3 LISTENING TO MUSIC BROWSING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY SHOW AND HIDE TRACKS PLAYING THE CURRENT TITLE SELECTING A DIFFERENT SONG CHANGING THE GUIDE VIEW View By Artist View By Artist-Title View By List View By Title-Artist View By Song-Artist View By Cover Using the Guide Views CHANGING THE CURRENT PLAY MODE Jukebox Play Modes...
- Page 4 ID3 TAG SUPPORT NETWORKED AUDIO USING FIREBALL MUSIC CLIENTS SERVERS CLIENTS CONFIGURING A FIREBALL SERVER CONFIGURING A FIREBALL CLIENT Networking Server Selection ESCIENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT PAGE 4 TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK PROBLEMS SOFTWARE UPDATE PROBLEMS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Video Specifications Audio Specifications...
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Page 5: Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a FireBall Media Management system from Escient (a division of D&M Holdings). ABOUT THIS MANUAL This FireBall User’s Manual is intended to provide the reader with an overview of the main features and benefits of the Escient FireBall Media Management System. For more information, please refer to the Escient web site or contact your Escient dealer. -
Page 6: Warnings And Precautions
• 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. -
Page 7: Trademarks & Service Marks
TRADEMARKS & SERVICE MARKS , the Escient logo, and are trademarks of Digital Networks North America. Escient® FireBall® are trademarks of Escient®. FireBall Physital Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. -
Page 8: Warranty Information
What is Covered - failure to start, improper operation, or intermittent failures. As part of the warranty, Escient will pay for all labor and materials used in the repair of the system. Escient reserves the right to use new or factory refurbished parts in the repair of these in-warranty systems. Escient will also pay for the return shipment of the repaired system via standard ground transportation. - Page 9 Escient shall not be liable for damage or loss of data including but not limited to music recorded to storage devices. It is the customer’s responsibility to maintain the original media and/or appropriate backup copies within the specific rights of the media’s copyright holder.
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Page 10: Escient Privacy Policy
ESCIENT PRIVACY POLICY Escient is committed to providing you with a product that you enjoy and are confident in using, and are committed to providing services in a private and secure environment. We recognize and respect each individual user’s privacy and have created this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy. -
Page 11: Terms And Definitions
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Following are terms used throughout this manual: • Button - refers to a graphic item on the display screen. • Group - a collection of similar music titles. Standard genre groups are provided and custom groups can be created by the user. •... -
Page 12: Setup
SETUP This manual assumes that you followed the printed “Quick Setup Guide” that came with your FireBall. If you have not properly connected your FireBall to your audio/video system, please go back and follow the “Quick Setup Guide” guide before continuing with this User Manual. POWER STATES After the FireBall unit is plugged in, the Standby LED located next to the power button will flash red until the startup process is complete. -
Page 13: Front And Back Panel Overview
FRONT AND BACK PANEL OVERVIEW 1 - LED - POWER STATES 2 - POWER ON/OFF 3 - IR WINDOW 1 - ETHERNET 2 - DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT 3 - ANALOG AUDIO OUT RIGHT / LEFT 4 - VIDEO OUT: COMPOSITE / S-VIDEO / COMPONENT 5 - RS-232 6 - IR 7 - POWER... -
Page 14: Remote Overview
REMOTE OVERVIEW Code Set - used to set the universal IR source buttons. UNIVERSAL SOURCE SELECT TV / Cable / Receiver / DVD - used to configure the remote to control ZP-1 SOURCE MODES SELECT Used to select the media source TRANSPORT CONTROLS Rewind / Play / Forward / Record / Stop / Pause - used to control playback of music. -
Page 15: Entering Text With The Remote Control
ENTERING TEXT WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL The remote control can be used to enter text in all text fields. This text entry capability is provided to allow you to fill out short text fields – such as those that occur in the setup and edit screens. FireBall’s wireless keyboard should be used when extended typing is required. - Page 16 display a “C”. The fourth key press displays a lower case “a”, the fifth key press displays a lower case “b”, and the sixth key press displays a lower case “c”. Lastly, pressing the “2” key a seventh time displays the number “2”. When entering the second character in a text field or the second character following a space, FireBall assumes that lower case is preferred and the character entry cycles in the following pattern –...
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Page 17: Audio / Video Outputs
AUDIO / VIDEO OUTPUTS FireBall has two audio and video output formats and connectors including: AUDIO • Analog Audio • Digital Optical Audio Video • Composite Video • S-Video • Component Video All audio and video outputs are active at the same time, so you can use as many as you like without causing signal degradation. The Digital Optical output will provide the best possible sound quality for the FireBall, but will require that your audio system has an available Digital Optical input. -
Page 18: Rs-232 Connections
RS-232 CONNECTIONS The COM port is to be used for connecting a wired touch panel or to interface with a third party control system such as AMX or Crestron. Pin outs for the RS-232 input Note: You should use the Ethernet control system for controlling FireBall from a third party control system whenever possible. Using the Ethernet control system frees up the last COM port for other purposes, allows much longer distances between FireBall and the control system, and provides a much faster path for data transfer. -
Page 19: Ethernet Connections
ETHERNET CONNECTIONS The Ethernet jack on the back panel of the FireBall accepts any standard twisted pair CAT5 Ethernet cable. If you are connecting FireBall to a home network, you typically connect a standard Ethernet cable from your Ethernet router or hub to the FireBall. There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. - Page 20 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 (www.linksys.com) PAGE 20...
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Page 21: Registration
The connection to your default Gateway (your route to the Internet). d. The connection between your router and the Escient server. If any of these tests fail, check your ethernet wiring with the proper test equipment, make sure your router is properly configured as a DHCP router, and that you can access the internet using the same network connection using a PC. -
Page 22: Connecting To A Fireball Music Server
CONNECTING TO A FIREBALL MUSIC SERVER FireBall ZP-1 streams audio from a FireBall Server over an Ethernet network. Your FireBall ZP-1 Music Player must be on the same Ethernet network as your FireBall server. This section will assume that you have properly connected your FireBall client to the same network as your FireBall server. -
Page 23: Listening To Music
LISTENING TO MUSIC BROWSING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY Now that you have gotten your music into your FireBall, it’s time to enjoy it! The allows you to browse, locate, and play all of your Music Guide music in one easy to use on-screen guide. Press the key on the MUSIC remote control to access your music collection. -
Page 24: Playing The Current Title
PLAYING THE CURRENT TITLE Playing the currently highlighted Title is the same as playing a CD in a conventional CD player. Simply on the remote control and it begins press the PLAY key to play from track 1. Note: If you press SELECT with a Track highlighted, you will start playback from the selected Track. -
Page 25: Changing The Guide View
PAGE 25 CHANGING THE GUIDE VIEW button on the remote control is used to switch between the Music Guide and Music GUIDE Player screens. When you are viewing the Music Player Music Guide. provides you with several ways to view the contents of your Music Library. One... -
Page 26: View By List
PAGE 26 View By List View By List displays a nine line hierarchical view of your music library starting by Genre, then by Artist, Album, and finally by songs. View By Title-Artist View By Title will order the list of Titles alphabetically from A to Z, according to the Album Name then the Artist Name. -
Page 27: Changing The Current Play Mode
Continue until you press stop or every track in the current group is played To change the current Play Mode, press the MODE key will switch to the next Play Mode. Stop pressing the MODE the desired Play Mode appear on the screen. You can also directly select a Play Mode using the key and the Play Mode menu item. -
Page 28: Viewing By Genre
VIEWING BY GENRE In addition to the current Guide View, the Music Guide automatically organizes your Music into default “Genres” also called “Groups”. The Group Bar displays a horizontal scrolling list of Genres corresponding to the music in your library. Five Genres or Groups are visible at one time. The “All” genre is the default, which displays all Titles in your Music Library. -
Page 29: Using The Jukebox Queue
PAGE 29 USING THE JUKEBOX QUEUE By default, FireBall plays music from a “playlist” or “disc” based song list, meaning that you select an Artist-Title, Title, or Cover and it plays the entire Album you selected (according to the current Play Mode). If you select something else, what is currently playing is stopped and the newly selected music starts to play. -
Page 30: Reordering The Jukebox Queue
Reordering the Jukebox Queue Follow these steps to reorder tracks in the Jukebox Queue: 1. Make sure you are viewing the Music Player screen or press the GUIDE button to hide the Guide and display the Player screen. 2. Highlight the track you want to move. 3. -
Page 31: Listening To Internet Radio
LISTENING TO INTERNET RADIO BROWSING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS displays a scrolling list of Internet Radio Guide Radio Stations. Using the remote control, you can navigate up and down the list. As each Station is highlighted, you will notice that the Information Area and Cover Art changes to reflect the currently highlighted Station. -
Page 32: Playing The Current Station
Internet access problems, busy networks, etc... • Internet Radio Stations are not hosted by Escient and may not be available at all times. You can update your Internet Radio Stations list by running Tune Stations. -
Page 33: Managing Your Media
PAGE 33 MANAGING YOUR MEDIA EDITING MUSIC INFORMATION FireBall has access to over 2.5 million CD titles, but you may still encounter a CD that does not return a custom cover or the correct disc information. You can edit the disc information for any Music Title using the Edit Disc and Edit Tracks screens. -
Page 34: Editing Track Names
PAGE 34 Editing Track Names You can also manually edit the Track/Song names of the currently highlighted Title in the Music Guide. Follow these steps to edit the track information for the current Music Title: 1. Highlight the Music Title you want to edit in the Music Guide. 2. -
Page 35: Creating Playlists
PAGE 35 CREATING PLAYLISTS FireBall allows you to organize your favorite songs into custom “Playlists”. A Playlist is simply a group of songs that you choose from your Music Library. Common uses for Playlists are: • Collections of your favorite songs •... -
Page 36: Editing Playlists
PAGE 36 EDITING PLAYLISTS You can change the name and add or remove tracks from any Playlist you created. Follow these steps to edit a Playlist: 1. Press the MUSIC key to make sure you are in the Music source mode. 2. -
Page 37: Deleting Playlists
PAGE 37 DELETING PLAYLISTS You may delete entire Playlists from the Music Guide. Follow these steps to permanently delete one or more Playlists from the Music Guide: 1. Press the MUSIC key to make sure you are in the Music source mode. 2. -
Page 38: Creating Groups
PAGE 38 CREATING GROUPS In addition to Playlists, FireBall allows you to create custom “Groups” of Music Titles or Radio Stations. User created Groups appear in the Group Bar along with the automatically created Genre Groups and System Groups (All, CDs, Internal, and Playlists). Some uses for custom Group are: •... -
Page 39: Editing Groups
PAGE 39 EDITING GROUPS As with Playlists, you can also edit the name of a Group, add Music Titles or Radio Stations to the Group, or remove Music Titles or Radio Stations from the Group. Follow these steps to edit a Group: 1. -
Page 40: Deleting Groups
PAGE 40 DELETING GROUPS Deleting Groups from the Group Bar is very similar to deleting Playlists. The contents of the Group (the Music Titles, Movie Titles, or Radio Stations) are not deleted. They are still available in any other Groups they may be assigned to and in the All Group. Follow these steps to delete Groups. -
Page 41: Deleting Music
PAGE 41 DELETING MUSIC You can remove any music you have recorded to the FireBall Server by using the Delete Music feature. You may want to do this if you have filled up your FireBall and you can not record any more music or if you want to remove songs that you just don’t listen to. -
Page 42: Adding Internet Radio Stations
PAGE 42 ADDING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS FireBall comes preloaded with several high quality streaming Internet Radio Stations from around the world, but that may not be enough for you, so FireBall also let’s you add your own Internet Radio Stations. Internet Radio stations must conform to these specifications: •... -
Page 43: Editing Radio Information
PAGE 43 EDITING RADIO INFORMATION Similar to editing Music Information, you can also Edit the Radio Information. Follow these steps to edit the station information for the currently highlighted Internet Radio Station: 1. Make sure you are in the Radio source mode by pressing the RADIO key on the remote. 2. -
Page 44: Updating The Internet Radio Stations List
UPDATING THE INTERNET RADIO STATIONS LIST Escient makes every attempt to insure that the preloaded Internet Radio Stations are alive and well, but due to the dynamic nature of the Internet and the third parties who actually serve up these radio streams, sometimes you will not be able to play a station. -
Page 45: Setting User Preferences
PAGE 45 SETTING USER PREFERENCES User preferences are available to specify global configuration options and preferred system settings. Press the SETUP key on the remote control to display the Setup Menu. Use the navigation keys on the remote control (up, down, left, and right) to highlight and select any menu item. SELECTING YOUR LANGUAGE FireBall supports 5 different languages for it’s on screen menus and text. -
Page 46: Setting The Screen Saver Preferences
PAGE 46 SETTING THE SCREEN SAVER PREFERENCES Screen Savers are provided for each source mode. Screen Savers provide two important functions, to prevent a static image from being displayed on the video output device for extended periods of time and to provide useful information to the user when activated. Follow these steps to set your screen saver preferences: 1. -
Page 47: Retail Demo Mode
PAGE 47 Retail Demo Mode FireBall has a Retail Demo Mode for use in retail display environments. The Retail Demo Mode (RDM) is a special screen saver that is activated during idle time. The RDM continuously displays key features and benefits of the FireBall product on the attached TV. Pressing any button on the remote will temporarily disable the RDM and allow the user to demo the product. -
Page 48: Setting Your Time Zone
PAGE 48 SETTING YOUR TIME ZONE Specify which US time zone your FireBall is located in. Follow these steps to set your Time Zone: 1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu. 2. Select the GENERAL Menu 3. -
Page 49: Customizable User Interface
PAGE 49 CUSTOMIZABLE USER INTERFACE In addition to the Escient Classic user interface theme, the FireBall allows you to select a custom theme and select your own background images for each Guide, Player, Options, Setup, and Message screens. You can import your own background images into the Backgrounds shared directory using Windows Networking. -
Page 50: Enabling Password Protection
PAGE 50 ENABLING PASSWORD PROTECTION Optional Password Protection enables you to limit user access to the Setup Menus. This is useful to lockout the ability to change the global user settings and preferences. Setting a System Password – Follow these steps to setup a new system password: 1. -
Page 51: Ethernet Settings
PAGE 51 ETHERNET SETTINGS Ethernet is the preferred networking choice which provides you with the best network performance and allows your FireBall to act as a “server” to deliver your music collection throughout your home network using the optional FireBall Music Players. Ethernet networks require that you configure each device on the network with a valid “address”. -
Page 52: Server Settings
PAGE 52 SERVER SETTINGS Your FireBall can act as a “server” delivering audio to optional FireBall “clients” over the network. FireBall’s server also allows you to control it remotely using a web browser on your PC and allows Network File Sharing for backup and import features. The FireBall Name allows you to easily locate and connect to your FireBall by name. -
Page 53: Fireball Music Sharing
PAGE 53 FIREBALL MUSIC SHARING FireBall contains a special music sharing feature that allows the FireBall-PC software and other FireBall Music Servers located on the same network to share their music library into two independent zones. The Music Guide from FireBall-PC or the second FireBall is merged into the Music Guide of the first FireBall to create one seamless Music Guide for browsing and playing all of your music. -
Page 54: Video Format
PAGE 54 VIDEO FORMAT Allows you to select 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios on your TV screen. Follow these steps to center the FireBall screen: 1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu. 2. Select the VIDEO menu. 3. -
Page 55: Centering The Fireball Screen
PAGE 55 CENTERING THE FIREBALL SCREEN Allows you to center the FireBall user interface horizontally on your TV screen. Follow these steps to center the FireBall screen: 1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu. 2. -
Page 56: Adjusting Your Tv's Brightness
PAGE 56 ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S BRIGHTNESS Follow these steps to adjust the brightness on your TV: 1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu. 2. Select the VIDEO menu. 3. Select the BRIGHTNESS menu. 4. Turn your TV’s brightness control all the way up then lower it to the point where the vertical black bar on the left just disappears. -
Page 57: Adjusting Your Tv's Contrast
PAGE 57 ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S CONTRAST The Contrast or Picture Adjustment control allows you to optimize the contrast (which is sometimes called Picture) of their TV, using the TV’s Contrast or Picture controls. This setting helps reduce video “blooming” and create a clearer, more readable user interface. Follow these steps to adjust the contrast on your TV: 1. -
Page 58: Adjusting Your Tv's Sharpness
PAGE 58 ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S SHARPNESS The Sharpness adjustment allows you the set the Sharpness or Detail control of their TV so that onscreen text is as readable as possible. Proper adjustment of the Sharpness control (sometimes called the Detail control) on your TV, allows you to see video and on screen menus more accurately. Follow these steps to adjust the sharpness on your TV: 1. -
Page 59: Adjusting Your Tv's Color And Tint
PAGE 59 ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S COLOR AND TINT Color Bars are used to test the TV monitor’s ability to reproduce the proper color values. Follow these steps to adjust the Color and Tint on your TV: 1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu. 2. -
Page 60: External Control
PAGE 60 EXTERNAL CONTROL IR REMOTE CONTROL FireBall 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. This is useful when there are multiple FireBalls installed at the same location, so all FireBalls don’t respond to the same IR commands. -
Page 61: Direct Access Codes
PAGE 61 DIRECT ACCESS CODES Direct Access Codes are used in conjunction with the MACRO key on the remote control to provide an IR code sequence to access just about any media in your FireBall server. This is useful for programming third-party external control systems and programmable IR remote controls such as the Marantz RC9500. - Page 62 The following table is used to determine the button sequence for direct access code sequences from the Escient IR remote and IR keyboard. Direct Media Access IR Remote Definitions Function Multi-Key Combinations Direct Play Mode Macro, 1, [play mode number], Enter...
- Page 63 The following table is used to determine the button sequence for direct access code sequences from the Escient IR remote and IR keyboard. Direct Media Access IR Remote Definitions Function Multi-Key Combinations Direct Play Mode Macro, M, [play mode number], Enterr...
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Page 64: Button Overlay
The Button Overlay feature places button controls onto the FireBall user interface for use with third-party touch panels. You may choose to manually enable or disable the Third Party Overlay or Escient Touch Panel overlays. There are two types of overlays, the Button Frame and the Toggle Bar. The Button Frame is useful for panels that are capable of displaying video in the overscan area. -
Page 65: Serial Com Port
PAGE 65 SERIAL COM PORT The Serial Control COM Port setting is used for two-way external control communications with a third party control system. If the COM port is not available, you must use the Ethernet based external control for two-way external control communications with a third party control system. -
Page 66: Controlling Fireball From Other Devices
• Home Theater Master • Lexicon • Marantz Please check the Escient web site or contact your Escient dealer for more information about integrating FireBall into your existing or new home theater or home automation system. PAGE 66 • Net Streams •... -
Page 67: Fireball Utilities
PAGE 67 FIREBALL UTILITIES GETTING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FIREBALL Information about your FireBall hardware and software is available under the Utilities menu. This information is useful for troubleshooting any problems you may encounter with your network connection or verifying the current software versions. Follow these steps to view the FireBall system information: 1. -
Page 68: Restarting The System
PAGE 68 RESTARTING THE SYSTEM There are two ways of manually performing a full restart or reboot of the FireBall system, one using the front panel power button and the other using the Restart System menu. Follow these steps to restart the system using the front panel Power Button: 1. -
Page 69: Updating The Software
PAGE 69 UPDATING THE SOFTWARE FireBall will automatically check the Escient server once a week for any FireBall software updates, and automatically install them. You can also manually check for a software update. Follow these steps to manually update the software: 1. -
Page 70: Controlling Fireball From Aweb Browser
You can use a wireless or wired Ethernet network, as long as you have a DHCP router or if you have assigned static IP addresses. Please contact your Escient dealer if you need assistance with setup a home network. -
Page 71: Id3 Tag Support
ID3 TAG SUPPORT All MP3, AAC, and FLAC files should have the proper ID3 tags in each file in order for FireBall to properly add each music file to it’s internal Library. The following ID3 tag formats are supported by FireBall: •... -
Page 72: Networked Audio Using Fireball Music Clients
NETWORKED AUDIO USING FIREBALL MUSIC CLIENTS SERVERS A FireBall Server is a Fireball media management system that is capable of “serving” media to other FireBalls over a network. The FireBall is a considered a “server” product. Also, FireBall-PC turns your PC or Mac into a FireBall Server for other FireBall “clients”. CLIENTS A FireBall Client is a FireBall that can play media from a FireBall Server over a network. -
Page 73: Configuring A Fireball Server
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. -
Page 74: Escient Technical Support
Phone: 800-372-4368 Press “2” for Sales, or “3” for Support Fax: 317-616-6790 Internet: www.escient.com Email: support@escient.com Please have the following information ready for the Escient Customer Support technician: • Product Serial Number • Model Number • Date of Registration or Purchase •... -
Page 75: Troubleshooting
If you experience problems registering a FireBall or connecting to the Internet to lookup disc information, try these possible fixes before calling Escient Tech Support: • Make sure that your FireBall is properly connected to your home network and that all cables are in working order. -
Page 76: Additional Information Specifications
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check the Escient web site for any changes to the specifications. Video Specifications • NTSC • 10 bit Video DACs • Frequency Response: • Composite: -2 dB @ 5MHz •... -
Page 77: Gracenote® End-User License Agreement
GRACENOTE® END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS BELOW. This product contains technology and data from Gracenote of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The technology from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Embedded Software”) enables this product to do disc identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”), which is included on the Gracenote Database (the “Gracenote Database”).