Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Fusion Research Studio Movie Server
Summary of Contents for Fusion Research Studio Movie Server
-
Page 1: Installation Guide
FUSION RESEARCH Studio Movie Server Installation Guide: Version 4.0 April 2011... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Sorting, Filtering & Searching your Collection....17 Managing your Movie Collection ........20 Backing up Movies ............26 Adding Storage to your System ........28 Troubleshooting Guide ..........29 Understanding EDID Issues .......... 31 Warranty & Return Policy ..........32 Studio Movie Server | Fusion Research... -
Page 4: Before You Get Started
The system will therefore still emit some minor fan sounds especially under load during video playback and care must be given to keep the unit cool and well ventilated. Fusion Research | Studio Movie Server... - Page 5 If both analog and digital outputs are required simultaneously, please order the optional dual output adapter FR-D2A. Component output requires FR-COM adapter kit Studio Movie Server | Fusion Research...
- Page 6 Properly configured reliable network Keeping it Cool… A cool environment is a must for Fusion equipment and lack of adequate venting will shorten the life of the product and in circumstances where it gets hot enough, will cause the equipment to shutdown. If you observe any of your Fusion components shutting down spontaneously, there is a 99% chance that they are overheating.
- Page 7 Setting up your Studio Chapter 2 The Fusion Studio System is a Video Server that is capable of outputting a single stream of video. The Studio is a networked based product and requires Internet access to be able to catalog movies; it also uses the network to distribute another Studio if added or a storage device such as a NAS drive.
-
Page 8: Setting Up Your Studio
Fusion‟s movie loading service. To go to the setup mode you will press the “+” key on the left side of the remote. - Page 9 Chapter 2 Using the Fusion Remote for Setup: Setup options are available using the Fusion remote and are not available in Party controllers (like Crestron or Control4 since these are for installation and not for use with control systems). Please use the Fusion remote control for the following procedure.
- Page 10 Chapter 2 Setting up your Studio Audio Mode: There are four possible audio modes that can be set on the Fusion system: HDMI STEREO: Is typically used for connecting directly to a display HDMI SURROUND: Is used for connecting directly to a receiver using an HDMI cable ...
- Page 11 Chapter 2 Setting Rating: You can set a rating limit on any Fusion unit (zone) by selecting the maximum rating shown in the setup section under “Set Video Options” as seen below. When a rating is selected (for example the rating “PG-13”) once saved, no movies with a rating above PG-13 will be seen in the interface in that particular zone.
- Page 12 1080i (typically displays cannot handle 1080p component) Setting IP Address: Fusion products ship with IP settings set to DHCP for initial ease of installation and setup, we do however recommend that you set all Fusion components to static IP addresses for greatest reliability.
- Page 13 If the problem persists, please try changing the cable or port on the switch or router since this is an indication that no network was found. Studio Movie Server | Fusion Research...
-
Page 14: Loading A Dvd
After selecting the record or disc load option the system will begin to read the DVD‟s unique ID number and look it up on Fusion‟s movie database. DVDs actually do not have any movie data or cover art on them and only have an identification number to make them unique. - Page 15 If you think that you have Internet access on your network, be sure to check that you have properly configured your DNS server address in your IP setup. Very often this is simply the same IP address as your router. Studio Movie Server | Fusion Research...
- Page 16 By selecting “Import disc” you acknowledge that you own the material that you are loading onto the system. The Fusion media server should be seen as an archive of media that you own and should never be used otherwise.
- Page 17 Please contact Fusion to let them know about this title, once mapped onto our system you will be able to load it properly.
- Page 18 By selecting “Sort” seen below. using the down arrow keys you will be able to select the type of sort you want. You may also select the “sort” button directly on the Fusion remote. Fusion Research | Studio Movie Server...
- Page 19 “Menu” on the remote or touch panel. After filtering only the results will be shown, selecting “exit” or “cancel” will remove filter & all movies will once again be shown. Studio Movie Server | Fusion Research...
- Page 20 You may also filter a group of movies then use this feature to refine your search. You can also select “keyboard jump” from the menu selection as shown above to bring up the on screen keyboard. Fusion Research | Studio Movie Server...
- Page 21 Fusion‟s website for notifying us when a movie needs updating. Please note: You turn off the advanced option in the setup program...
-
Page 22: Managing Your Movie Collection
The manager must connect to the network to operate properly. Upon startup, it will automatically search for and connect to the Fusion server, and open your list of loaded movies. You may select a video by double clicking on it or by right clicking presents options to Edit, Export and Delete the video. - Page 23 After selecting a movie, you will see the following pop-up window, which you may edit. This feature is especially helpful when you have loaded home movie DVDs, which won‟t pull information from Fusion‟s online database. You can use this utility to supply cover art and information to be able to catalog your own movies.
- Page 24 Update from Internet (button) Clicking this button will delete the information currently available for the video, and replace it with information from our Fusion Information Server on the Internet. There should be no reason to do this unless you believe the Internet information has been updated or corrupted since you imported the video.
- Page 25 A DVD must be imported through a Player, or through the import utility. For more information about DVD importing, please refer to the import supplement manual that also includes Blu-ray importing. Studio Movie Server | Fusion Research...
- Page 26 By selecting the [Management] [Available Storage], a window will pop up letting you know how much combined music and video storage space is available on the Fusion Cinema Server as well as approximately how many DVD‟s can be imported. NOTE: The total number of movies on the system will be reported in the lower left corner of the manager window.
- Page 27 Studio system. This will not however give the ability to add extra storage. To add additional storage you must purchase a license; please contact your Fusion representative for more information. Step #1 – Connect the drive you want to transfer your movies to: Typically people use an external USB drive to connect directly to the Studio;...
-
Page 28: Backing Up Movies
By clicking on the folder button you can select the destination for your backup. Step #5 – Select final destination folder Using the familiar Windows convention you can select the eventual folder that the movies will be stored. Fusion Research | Studio Movie Server... -
Page 29: Adding Storage To Your System
Please call (925) 217-1233 and check before selecting your NAS solution. All NAS devices must also be properly setup prior to use with a Fusion system, this will include setting up the NAS RAID, formatting the drive, as well as giving the unit a static IP. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide
– please check display manual. If you are using Fusion‟s component adapter (FR-COM), be sure to have it set to a resolution of 720p or 1080i (not 1080p) - Page 31 Troubleshooting Guide: Chapter 8 When loading a DVD the movie When “UNKNOWN” appears in all capital letters the Fusion server did not get access to shows as “UNKNOWN” Fusion‟s online database, please check you capital letters and does not have...
-
Page 32: Understanding Edid Issues
EDID is available from the device and the Fusion will understand what to do. One problem can occur when the Fusion is left on (as it is designed to do) and the target or display device is turned off. Many display devices will... - Page 33 "brown" or "black" outs), (c) shipment of the product (such claims must be presented to the carrier), (d) repair or attempted repair by anyone other than Fusion or an authorized Fusion Customer Service Center, (e) lightning, tornado, hurricanes, floods, or other events beyond the manufacturer's control (Acts of God).
- Page 34 Out of Warranty Repair Fusion provides out of warranty repair service on a flat-rate basis if the system fails the system evaluation test. Minimum charges will apply to evaluate the system. Technical support will provide information on this service at the time of the call.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Studio Movie Server and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers