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Page 1: Ewp-2000 V2 User's Manual
EWP-2000 V2 USER’S MANUAL P/N: M21501-01A3... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS UNPACKING THE EWP-2000 V2 ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT PASSWORD POWERING STATES Powering On the EWP-2000 V2 from “Power Off” Mode Powering Off the EWP-2000 V2 to “Standby” Mode Powering On the EWP-2000 V2 from “Standby” Mode FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW REAR PANEL OVERVIEW... - Page 3 Regulatory/ Environmental Standard Package & Accessories Optional Accessories THANK YOU The team at Escient would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing an Escient 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.
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Page 4: Product Introduction
FireBall EWP-2000 V2 Serial Number: _______________________ MANUAL DISCLAIMERS At the time of printing, the FireBall EWP-2000 V2 screen shot images in this manual matched the FireBall EWP-2000 V2 interface screens. However, since FireBall Media Managers and the EWP-2000 V2 have the capability to install software updates and enhancements on a regular basis, the resulting screen updates may no longer match the images in this manual. -
Page 5: Warnings And Precautions
• Do not expose EWP-2000 V2 to temperature extremes. • Do not place any objects on top of the EWP-2000 V2 to prevent screen damage. • Clean EWP-2000 V2’s screen with a soft cloth moistened only with water. -
Page 6: Warranty Information
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. -
Page 7: Escient Privacy Policy
• Internal wireless LAN adapter with adjustable antenna UNPACKING THE EWP-2000 V2 Unpack the contents of the EWP-2000 V2 box, and make sure that all of the above components are included. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact Escient or your Escient dealer at once. -
Page 8: Powering States
POWERING STATES Powering On the EWP-2000 V2 from “Power Off” Mode The battery shipped with your EWP-2000 V2 may be low in power – please be prepared to use the AC-DC adapter while setting up the device for the first time and to fully charge the internal battery pack. -
Page 9: Wireless Network Card And Antenna System
WIRELESS NETWORK CARD AND ANTENNA SYSTEM The EWP-2000 V2 has a built-in PC Card slot along the upper left edge of the device. This slot contains the wireless LAN adapter and a custom antenna in a snap-type Housing. You can operate the EWP-2000 V2 with the antenna in the snap-on position or in the open position for greater signal strength. -
Page 10: Connecting To Your Wireless Network
Escient dealer. The Windows XPe zero configuration tool should automatically run the first time you turn on the EWP-2000 V2. You can also run the connection tool manually at any time. Follow these steps.to connect the EWP-2000 V2 to your existing wireless network. -
Page 11: Fireball Web Interface
Setup mode are all supported from the Web Interface. You will notice that unlike the TV user interface, there are buttons along the left and right edges of the web browser. These buttons duplicate the features found on your remote control. PAGE 11 EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual... -
Page 12: Listening To Music
Title, this is the screen. The Music Player displays the artist name, album name, album cover art, and track list for the current Title. button and it begins to Music Player Listening To Music EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 12... -
Page 13: Selecting A Different Song
3x3 grid of album cover art, sorted alphabetically from A to Z, according to the Artist Name then Album Name. EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual Listening To Music button on the left edge of the screen: MENU/VIEW PAGE 13... -
Page 14: Changing The Current Play Mode
• Refer to the section “Managing Your Media” for instructions on creating your own Genres to create custom groupings of your favorite music titles key on the left edge automatically organizes EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual Listening To Music PAGE 14... -
Page 15: Listening To Internet Radio
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 16: Watching Dvd Movies
WATCHING DVD MOVIES The Movies source button is only available when you are connected to an Escient DVDM Media Manger with an external DVD changer. The Movies source button will be disabled when you are connected to a FireBall Music Manager. -
Page 17: View By Title
• Genre list will scroll to the right to reveal more Genres. • Refer to the section “Managing Your Media” for instructions on creating your own Genres to create custom groupings of your favorite Movies titles EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 17... -
Page 18: Getting Music Into Fireball
• When recording is complete, FireBall will return to the Music Guide. • Repeat steps 1-8 for each disc in your music collection. • Refer to the section “Setting User Preferences” for setting Recording Preferences and Disc Insert Preferences. Getting Music Into FireBall EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 18... -
Page 19: Recording From An External Changer
Music Guide as your recorded CDs. Please refer to the FireBall’s User Manual for details on how to setup and record from an external changer, as well as the additional method of getting music into your FireBall. PAGE 19 EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual... -
Page 20: Managing Your Media
• Notice that a Playlist genre is added to the Group Bar. The Playlist genre will always be available as long as you have at least one playlist in your Music Library. Managing Your Media EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 20... -
Page 21: Creating Groups
• Notice that a custom Group is added to the Group Bar along with the System Groups. • The custom Group will always be sorted alphabetically within the Group Bar and appear to the right of the All and Playlist Groups. Managing Your Media EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 21... -
Page 22: Adding Internet Radio Stations
• When you are finished creating your new station, the Radio Guide is displayed with the newly created Station. • You can play the station just like any other Internet Radio station. Managing Your Media EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 22... -
Page 23: Updating The Internet Radio Stations List
Internet Radio stations from Escient. Note: Tune Stations WILL NOT erase any custom stations you may have added, from your Radio Guide. It WILL replace the Escient supplied stations with a fresh new list. -
Page 24: Editing Music Information
3. Select the EDIT MOVIE menu item to display the Edit Movie Information screen. 4. Using the popup keyboard, change the movie title, studio, year of release, etc... 5. Select the SAVE button to save your changes and return to the previous screen. Managing Your Media EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 24... -
Page 25: Automatically Lookup Information For This Disc
5. When the lookup is complete, you will return to the Edit Disc Information screen where you can verify or edit the results. 6. Select the SAVE button to save your changes and return to the previous screen. Managing Your Media EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 25... -
Page 26: Searching For The Original Cover
Title. You can manually search for the original cover art by using the “Search for Cover” feature. This is a very powerful tool that allows you to search the Escient servers for an exact or partial match using the artist name and/or album name. -
Page 27: Selecting An Existing Cover
3. Select the EDIT TRACKS menu item to display the Edit Tracks screen. 4. Using the popup keyboard, change the name of each track. 5. Select the SAVE button to save your changes and return to the previous screen. EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 27... -
Page 28: Editing Radio Information
URL, the bit rate of the stream, the genre, and the number of channels (mono or stereo). The cover art will be set according to which genre you select. 5. Select the SAVE button to save the changes. Managing Your Media EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 28... -
Page 29: Editing Playlists
SAVE button to save the Playlist. • If you remove all songs from a Playlist, the Playlist is automatically deleted. • You cannot reorder songs within a current Playlist. Managing Your Media EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 29... -
Page 30: Editing Groups
• If you remove all Titles or Stations from a Group, the Group is automatically deleted. • You cannot reorder Titles and Stations within a Group. They are always sorted alphabetically. Managing Your Media EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 30... -
Page 31: Deleting Music
You cannot “delete” physical CDs from the Music Library. You must remove the discs from your changers if you want the CDs to be removed from the Music Guide. Managing Your Media EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 31... -
Page 32: Deleting Playlists
4. When you have selected all of the Goups you want to delete, select the SAVE button to permanently remove and delete the checked Playlists. Note: You cannot delete the System Groups (All, CDs, Internal, or Playlists). EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 32... -
Page 33: Setting User Preferences
MP3 files through the Music source. FLAC audio files, Internet Radio and Movies are not streamable to the Web Pad. Also, the Setup menus will be disabled and hidden until you switch back to Remote Control Mode. Setting User Preferences EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 33... -
Page 34: Setting The Screen Saver Preferences
Specify which time zone your FireBall is located in. Follow these steps to set your Time Zone: 1. Select the SETUP button to display the Setup menu. 2. Select the Time Zone Menu 3. Select your select your Time Zone. EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 34... -
Page 35: Choosing Your Network Connection
SETTING YOUR ZIP CODE Select US Zip Code or Canadian Postal Code. Your Zip Code or Postal Code is used to tell the automatic update manager when to connect to Escient for software updates. Follow these steps to set your Zip Cod: 1. -
Page 36: Ethernet Settings
ISDN line, select Ethernet and connect FireBall to your Ethernet network. You may need additional networking hardware(like an Ethernet hub) to join your FireBall to your Ethernet network. See y our Escient dealer for more information about home networking. -
Page 37: Setting The Fireball Server Name
3. Enter a name for your FireBall using the popup keyboard. For example: “Living Room” or “Home Theater” might be a name which helps identify which FireBall you want to connect to. SELECTING THE AUDIO ENCODER TYPE EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 37... -
Page 38: Setting The Disc Insert Preferences
The Record Select Guide will not be displayed as all tracks are automatically selected and recorded to the internal hard drive. Use the Delete Music feature to delete any unwanted tracks. MANAGING EXTERNAL CHANGERS EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 38... -
Page 39: Getting Disc Information For A Range Of Discs
CDs that you recorded or loaded into your changers. The artist name, album name, track list, and album cover art are supplied by Escient and it’s partners. This information is downloaded from the Escient’s servers to your FireBall, using your Internet connection. -
Page 40: Getting Disc Information For All Discs
2. Select the Lookup Discs menu under Changer Management. 3. Select the Lookup All menu item. 4. The Lookup All screen displays the progress and results as each disc in each changer is looked up. RECORDING FROM EXTERNAL CHANGERS EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 40... -
Page 41: Automatically Recording Cds
4. FireBall will determine which changer discs have not been recorded to the internal hard drive, and proceed with recording each disc (all tracks) to the internal hard drive. Recording a Range of CDs Setting User Preferences EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 41... -
Page 42: Fireball Utilities
2. Select the Record Discs menu item under Changer Management. 3. Select the Record All menu item. 4. The Record All screen displays the recording progress for each disc in each changer. FIREBALL UTILITIES Setting User Preferences EWP-2000 V2 User’s Manual PAGE 42... -
Page 43: Getting Information About Your Fireball
5. Select and release the Power button to turn on FireBall. 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. -
Page 44: Web Access And Embedded Applications
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 •...
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