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Escient FireBall MP-150 User Manual

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MP-150 USER'S MANUAL
P/N: M22007-01A2

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  • Page 1 MP-150 USER’S MANUAL P/N: M22007-01A2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents THANK YOU FIREBALL MP-150 USER MANUAL The team at Escient would like to take this TABLE OF CONTENTS opportunity to thank you for purchasing an PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Escient FireBall product. ABOUT THIS MANUAL Escient is committed to...
  • 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 Title View By Song View By Cover CHANGING THE CURRENT PLAY MODE VIEWING BY GENRE LISTENING TO INTERNET RADIO BROWSING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS...
  • Page 4 Adjusting your TV’s Brightness Adjusting your TV’s Contrast Adjusting your TV’s Sharpness Adjusting your TV’s Color and Tint CONTROLLING FIREBALL FROM AN ESCIENT TOUCH PANEL Connecting Your Touch Panel Calibrating Your Touch Panel Using Your Touch Panel CONTROLLING FIREBALL FROM OTHER DEVICES...
  • Page 5 SETTING UP THE FIREBALL WEB SERVER CONNECTING TO YOUR FIREBALL USING A WEB BROWSER USING THE WEB USER INTERFACE USING THE WEB BROWSER AS A MUSIC CLIENT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ESCIENT PRODUCT SUPPORT SPECIFICATIONS Video Specifications Audio Specifications Physical Specifications Power Supply Specifications 3rd Party Certifications...

  • Page 6: Thank You

    Digital Networks North America). ABOUT THIS MANUAL This FireBall MP-150 User’s Manual is intended to provide the reader with an overview of the main features and benefits of the Escient FireBall MP-150 Digital Music Player. For more technical information, please refer to the Escient web site (www.escient.com) or contact your Escient dealer.

  • Page 7: Warnings And Precautions

    “screen burn-in”. You are encouraged to leave the FireBall MP-150 screen-saver turned on and set to the lowest possible “time-out” duration. Warning: This device uses the mains plug as the means to disconnect the unit, this unit remains powered unless disconnected from the mains source.

  • Page 8: Trademarks & Service Marks

    TRADEMARKS & SERVICE MARKS Escient®, the Escient logo, and FireBall™ are trademarks of Digital Networks North America. Physital™ is a trademarks of Escient®. Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 9: Warranty Information

    This includes 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.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Escient Privacy Policy

    Technical support will provide information on this service at the time of the call. 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.

  • Page 12: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION Escient may be contacted by using the following information. Once you have worked with your local Escient dealer, we encourage you to contact us if you are in need of any further assistance. 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 Phone: 800-372-4368 Press “2”...

  • Page 13: 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 before continuing with this User Manual. PAGE 13...

  • Page 14: Power States

    POWER STATES After the FireBall MP-150 unit is plugged in, the Standby LED located next to the power button will flash red until the startup process is complete. Please wait. This may take several minutes. When the Standby LED is solid RED, the FireBall is now in a standby or “sleep” mode. There is no video output when FireBall is in standby mode.

  • Page 15: Front Panel Overview

    FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW 1 - POWER 2 - IR WINDOW REAR PANEL OVERVIEW 1 - POWER 5 - ANALOG AUDIO OUT 2 - IR IN 6 - VIDEO OUT 3 - DIGITAL AUDIO COAX OUT 7 - COMMUNICATION PORTS 4 - DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT 8 - ETHERNET PAGE 15...

  • Page 16: Remote Control Overview

    REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW PAGE 16...

  • Page 17: 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 MP-150’s wireless keyboard should be used when extended typing is required.
  • Page 18 “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 MP-150 assumes that lower case is preferred and the character entry cycles in the following pattern – lowercase, uppercase, and numeric.

  • Page 19: Connecting To Fireball Server

    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. Please refer to the FireBall MP-150 Quick Setup document for instructions on properly connecting your FireBall MP-150 to your Ethernet network before proceeding with this section.

  • Page 20: Listening To Music

    LISTENING TO MUSIC BROWSING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY Now that you are connected to your FireBall Music Server, it’s time to enjoy all your Music from more than one room. The Music Guide allows you to browse, locate, and play all of your music in one easy to use on- screen guide.

  • Page 21: 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 press the PLAY key on the remote control and it begins to play from track 1. Note: If you press SELECT with a Track highlighted, you will start playback from the selected Track.

  • Page 22: Changing The Guide View

    CHANGING THE GUIDE VIEW The GUIDE button on the remote control is used to switch between the Music Guide and Music Player screens. When you are viewing the Music Player screen, press the GUIDE button to return to the Music Guide. The Music Guide provides you with several ways to view the contents of your Music Library.

  • Page 23: View By Song

    View By Song View By Song will order the list of Titles alphabetically from A to Z, according to the Song Name. View By Cover View By Cover displays a graphical 4x2 grid of album cover art, sorted alphabetically from A to Z, according to the Artist Name then Album Name.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Listening To Internet Radio

    LISTENING TO INTERNET RADIO BROWSING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS The Radio Guide displays a scrolling list of Internet 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 26: Playing The Current Station

    • Due to the dynamic nature of the Internet, you may experience periodic audio drop-outs which could be due to many factors such as 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 27: Managing Your Media

    MANAGING YOUR MEDIA 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 28 7. When you have selected all of the songs you want to include in the playlist, press the RECORD button on the remote control to save the Playlist. • When you are finished creating your Playlist, the Music Guide is displayed highlighting the newly created Playlist.

  • Page 29: Creating Groups

    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 30 6. For each Music Title or Radio Station you want to add to the Group, highlight the Title or Station name and press the SELECT key on the remote. A checkmark appears to the right of each selected Title or Station indicating that it will be added to the Group. Press SELECT again to remove the checkmark.

  • Page 31: Adding Internet Radio Stations

    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 32: 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 33: Editing Music Information

    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

    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.

  • Page 35: Editing Radio Information

    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.

  • Page 36: Editing Playlists

    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. Highlight the Playlist Name you want to edit. Note: The Playlist group will list all of your Playlists.

  • Page 37: Editing Groups

    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 38 8. When you have added or removed all of the Music Titles or Radio Stations you want to include in the playlist, press the RECORD button on the remote control to save the Group. You can not edit the System Groups (All, CDs, Internal, or Playlists). •...

  • Page 39: Deleting Music

    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 Server and you can not record any more music or if you want to remove songs that you just don’t listen to.

  • Page 40: Deleting Playlists

    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 41: Deleting Groups

    DELETING GROUPS Deleting Groups from the Group Bar is very similar to deleting Playlists. The contents of the Group (the Music 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 42: Setting User Preferences

    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.

  • Page 43: Activation Idle Time

    Activation Idle Time You can specify the amount of idle time that FireBall will wait before activating the screen saver from 1 to 60 minutes. Warning: Some televisions and plasma monitors are more susceptible to screen burn-in than others, therefore, we recommend using a low activation time (like 1 minute) to reduce the risk of burn-in. Mode Select either the Normal mode or Product Demonstration mode.

  • Page 44: Setting Your Time Zone

    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 45: 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 product updates. Follow these steps to set your Zip Cod: 1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.

  • Page 46: Enabling Password Protection

    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 47 Removing a System Password – Follow these steps to remove the system password: 1. Press the SETUP key and enter your existing system password. 2. Highlight the CLEAR button on screen and press the SELECT key on your remote. 3. The password and verify fields will be cleared. 4.

  • Page 48: Choosing Your Network Connection

    Note: An external modem is necessary for Dialup access. External modems are available from most computer retail stores or contact your Escient dealer for more details. If you have a broadband Internet connection such as a cable modem, DSL, or ISDN line, select Ethernet and connect FireBall to your Ethernet network.

  • Page 49: Ethernet Settings

    Testing the Your Connection It is a good idea to verify that your selected network connection is functioning properly before exiting the Network Connections screen. Follow these steps to test your selected network connection: 1. Select the TEST CONNECTION button on the Network Connections screen.
  • Page 50 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 51: Dialup Settings

    Dialup Settings If you are going to use a dialup ISP to connect your FireBall to the Internet, you must provide information for your selected ISP. This information can be obtained by contacting your ISP or from your PC, if you already use it to connect to the Internet. Connect you phone line to a Hayes compatible modem and connect the modem to COM PORT 4 on the back of your FireBall, then follow these steps to specify your...

  • Page 52: Setting The Fireball Server Settings

    SETTING THE FIREBALL SERVER SETTINGS Your FireBall can act as a “server” delivering audio to optional remote FireBall MP “clients”. 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: Video Output Preferences

    VIDEO OUTPUT PREFERENCES In addition to screen centering capabilities, FireBall provides 4 video test images to assist with obtaining the best possible video display of FireBall on your TV. Centering the FireBall Screen Allows you to center the FireBall user interface horizontally on your TV screen.

  • Page 54: Adjusting Your Tv's Brightness

    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 55: Adjusting Your Tv's Contrast

    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 56: Adjusting Your Tv's Sharpness

    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.

  • Page 57: Adjusting Your Tv's Color And Tint

    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 1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.

  • Page 58: Controlling Fireball From An Escient Touch Panel

    CONTROLLING FIREBALL FROM AN ESCIENT TOUCH PANEL If you have purchased the optional Escient ETP-1500 touch panel from your Escient dealer, this section will show you how to connect, configure, and use your ETP-1500 with the FireBall MP-150. PAGE 58...

  • Page 59: Connecting Your Touch Panel

    Connecting Your Touch Panel The ETP-1500 touch panel communicates with FireBall using a serial connection. You should use COM port 2 for the Touch Panel. Follow these steps to connect the ETP-1500 to your FireBall: 1. Put your FireBall into Standby mode by pressing the POWER button on the front panel until the front panel display is off.

  • Page 60: Calibrating Your Touch Panel

    Calibrating Your Touch Panel Before you can use your ETP-1500, the touch points of the screen must be calibrated. Follow these steps to calibrate your ETP-1500 Touch Panel: 1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu. 2.

  • Page 61: Using Your Touch Panel

    • RTI • Lexicon • Sonance • Marantz • Xantech 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 61...

  • Page 62: Fireball Utilities

    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 63: Restarting The System

    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 64: Updating The Software

    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. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.

  • Page 65: Controlling Fireball From A Web 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 66: Using The Web User Interface

    USING THE WEB USER INTERFACE Using the Web User Interface displayed in your Web Browser, you can control almost every aspect of your FireBall. The Web User Interface is setup very similarly to FireBall’s own TV user interface allowing access to each source (Music and Radio) as well as all major features such as Setup, Guide/Player, Options and Edit Screens.

  • Page 67: Using The Web Browser As A Music Client

    USING THE WEB BROWSER AS A MUSIC CLIENT In addition to remotely controlling your FireBall, the built-in web server also functions as a streaming MP3 music files to the web browser, providing an easy way to add multiple streaming music clients to your FireBall. Note: Your web browser and computer must be setup to properly handle streaming .mp3 files.
  • Page 68 Follow these steps to configure the FireBall web interface client mode to either streaming from or remote controlling your FireBall: 1. Make sure your web browser is properly configured and connected to your FireBall. 2. Click the SETUP button on the left side of the screen to display the Setup Menu. 3.

  • Page 69: Additional Information

    • Model Number • Date of Registration or Purchase • Place of Purchase 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 •...

  • Page 70: Audio Specifications

    Audio Specifications • Frequency Response: 2 – 20,000 Hz, ±1 dB • THD+N (playback) < -80 dB FS A (< 0.01%) • A_D-DSP-D-A Dynamic Range: > 96 dB FS A @ 1kHz • Channel Separation: >95 dB • Full Scale Line Output: >2 Vrms, 50 k ohms •...

  • Page 71: Fcc Part 15, Subpart B

    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 designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 72: 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”).

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