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Escient FireBall DVDM-300 User Manual (397 pages)

Brand: Escient | Category: Server | Size: 38 MB

Fireball Advanced User's Guide

143
- Table of Contents
  143
- About this Manual
  
  145
  - What this Manual Covers
    145
  - Manual Updates
    145
- Additional Connection and Hookup Information
  
  146
  - Digital Audio Inputs
    146
  - Audio Outputs
    146
  - Video Outputs
    147
  - RS-232 Connections
    148
  - External Modem Connections
    148
  - IR Connections
    148
  - Ethernet Connections
    148
  - External Changer Connections
    151
- Fireball Networking: Beyond Ethernet
  
  153
  - Wireless Networking
    153
  - Powerline Networking
    155
  - HPNA Networking
    156
- Registration
  
  157
  - Testing a Broadband Connection
    157
  - Testing a Dialup Connection
    157
- Retail Demo Mode
  
  160
- What Is FLAC
  
  161
  - Notable Features of FLAC
    161
  - What FLAC Is Not
    162
- Networked Audio Using Fireball Music Clients
  
  163
  - Servers
    163
  - Clients
    163
  - Limitations
    163
  - Locating the Fireball Clients and Servers
    163
  - Configuring a Fireball Client
    166
- Backup and Restore
  
  168
  - Fireball Music Backup
    168
  - Fireball Music Restore
    169
  - About ID3 Tags
    169
- Advanced Utilities
  
  170
  - Restore Factory Defaults
    171
  - Force Re-Registration
    171
  - Library Index Rebuild
    172
  - Lookup All Covers
    173
- Escient Touch Panel Integration
  
  174
  - Installing the Touch Panel
    174
  - Calibrating the Touch Panel
    175
- Remote Control Programming
  
  177
  - Controlling One or more Fireballs
    177
  - Controlling Other Components
    178
  - Changing the Volume Lock
    179
  - Programming the Source Buttons to Control a Legacy Fireball Product
    180
  - Resetting the FB Source Buttons
    180
  - Using the Macro Key
    180
  - Manufacturer IR Codes
    183
- Keyboard Programming
  
  186
  - Programming the Keyboard to Control FB1, FB2, FB3, or FB4 Sources
    186
  - Programming the Universal Source Buttons
    187
- Other Discrete IR Commands
  
  189
- Escient IR Key Codes
  
  190
  - IR Remote RC6 Mode 6A Key Codes
    190
  - Discrete RC6 Mode 6A Key Codes
    191
- Control Cable Pin-Outs and Requirements
  
  192
- External Control Protocol Specification
  
  193
  - Commands and Responses Overview
    193
  - External Control Command Structure
    193
  - Command Responses
    193
  - Unsolicited Status Events
    194
  - Remote Button / Keyboard Commands
    196
  - Database Commands
    199
  - Status Commands
    205
  - Control Commands
    206
- Optional Accessories
  
  208
  - Escient EWP-1000 Wireless Web Pad
    208
  - Escient ETP-1500 LCD Touch Panel
    209
  - Hayes Compatible Modem
    209
  - Fireball to Sony DVD Changer Serial Cable
    210
  - Optical Digital Audio Cable (3')
    210
  - Fireball IR Keyboard
    210
  - Fireball IR Remote
    210
- Technical Support
  
  211
- Troubleshooting
  
  212
  - Network Problems
    212
  - Software Update Problems
    212
  - Recording Problems
    212
  - Repeated Lockup or Crash Problems
    212
PC Integration

294
- Fireball to PC Networking Basics
  
  295
  - Overview
    295
  - Requirements
    295
- Connecting to Your Fireball
  
  296
  - Setting up the Fireball Server
    296
  - Mount Your Fireball on Your PC
    297
- Backing up Your Fireball
  
  298
  - One Time Backup
    298
  - Automated Backups
    300
    
    Installing the Retrospect Backup Software
    300
    
    Backing up Your Fireball Every Night with Retrospect
    301
- Integrating with Itunes and Ipod
  
  308
  - What You Can Do
    308
  - What You Can't Do
    308
  - Importing Music into Itunes
    308
  - Creating Itunes Playlists
    313
  - Burn Cds from Itunes
    314
  - Sync Playlists and Music to Your Ipod
    314
- ID3 Tags and the PC
  
  315
  - What Is an ID3 Tag
    315
  - Fireball's ID3 Tag Requirements
    316
- Importing Music into Fireball
  
  318
  - Mounting the IMPORT Volume
    318
  - Importing Your Music Files
    319
- Controlling Fireball from Internet Explorer
  
  321
  - Requirements
    321
  - Connecting to Your Fireball
    321
  - Controlling Your Fireball
    322
Mac os X Integration

324
- Fireball to Mac Networking Basics
  
  325
  - Overview
    325
  - Requirements
    325
- Connecting to Your Fireball
  
  326
  - Setting up the Fireball Server
    326
  - Connecting to the Fireball Server
    326
- Backing up Your Fireball
  
  329
- Integrating with Itunes and Ipod
  
  337
  - What You Can Do
    337
  - What You Can't Do
    337
  - Importing Music into Itunes
    337
  - Creating Itunes Playlists
    340
  - Burn Cds from Itunes
    340
  - Sync Playlists and Music to Your Ipod
    341
- ID3 Tags and the Mac
  
  342
  - What Is an ID3 Tag
    342
  - Fireball's ID3 Tag Requirements
    342
- Importing Music into Fireball
  
  344
  - Connecting to the Fireball Server
    344
  - Importing Your Music Files
    346
- Controlling Fireball from Safari
  
  347
  - Requirements
    347
  - Connecting to Your Fireball
    347
  - Controlling Your Fireball
    348
Table of Contents

350
- Fireball to PC Networking Basics
  
  351
  - Overview
    351
  - Requirements
    351
- Connecting to Your Fireball
  
  352
  - Setting up the Fireball Server
    352
  - Mount Your Fireball on Your PC
    353
- Integrating with Itunes and Ipod
  
  354
  - What You Can Do
    354
  - What You Can't Do
    354
  - Importing Music into Itunes
    354
  - Creating Itunes Playlists
    358
  - Burn Cds from Itunes
    359
  - Sync Playlists and Music to Your Ipod
    359
- ID3 Tags and the PC
  
  360
  - What Is an ID3 Tag
    360
  - Fireball's ID3 Tag Requirements
    361
- Importing Music into Fireball
  
  363
Table of Contents

370
- Fireball to Mac Networking Basics
  
  371
  - Overview
    371
  - Requirements
    371
- Connecting to Your Fireball
  
  372
  - Setting up the Fireball Server
    372
  - Connecting to the Fireball Server
    372
- Integrating with Itunes and Ipod
  
  375
  - What You Can Do
    375
  - What You Can't Do
    375
  - Importing Music into Itunes
    375
  - Creating Itunes Playlists
    378
  - Burn Cds from Itunes
    378
  - Sync Playlists and Music to Your Ipod
    379
- ID3 Tags and the Mac
  
  380
  - What Is an ID3 Tag
    380
  - Fireball's ID3 Tag Requirements
    380
- Importing Music into Fireball
  
  382

Escient FireBall DVDM-300 User Manual (130 pages)

Escient USER'S MANUAL FireBall DVDM-300

Brand: Escient | Category: Server | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
2
Product Introduction

6
- About this Manual
  6
- Record Your Serial Number
  6
- Manual Disclaimers
  6
- Warnings and Precautions
  7
- Trademarks & Service Marks
  8
- Warranty Information
  9
  - Escient Privacy Policy
    11
  - Contact Information
    11
  - Copyright
    11
  - Terms and Definitions
    12
Setup

13
- Power States
  13
- Front Panel Overview
  14
- Rear Panel Overview
  15
- Remote Overview
  16
- Entering Text with the Remote Control
  17
  - Entering Numeric Entry Mode
    17
  - Typing Characters with the Remote
    17
Connecting External Disc Changers

19
Information

27
Additional Connection and Hookup Information

27
- Digital Audio Inputs
  27
- Audio Outputs
  27
- Video Outputs
  28
- Rs-232 Connections
  29
- External Modem Connections
  29
- Ir Connections
  29
- Ethernet Connections
  30
  - Digital Audio Connections
    32
- External Changer Connections
  32
  - Changer Types
    32
  - Control Connections
    32
  - Analog Audio Connections
    32
  - Sony CD Mega Changer Hookup
    32
  - Sony DVD/CD Changer Hookup
    33
  - Kenwood DVD/CD Changer Hookup
    33
Registration

34
- Testing a Broadband Connection
  34
- Testing a Dialup Connection
  35
Watching DVD Movies

37
- Browsing Your Movie Library
  37
- Playing the Current Movie
  37
- Selecting a Different Movie
  38
  - Movie Info
    38
- Changing the Guide View
  38
  - View by Title
    38
  - View by Cover
    38
- Viewing by Genre
  39
Getting Music into Fireball

40
- Recording from the Internal CD
  41
- Recording from External Changers
  42
  - Automatically Recording Cds
    43
  - Recording a Range of Cds
    44
  - Recording All Cds
    45
- Importing Music Files
  46
  - System Requirements
    46
  - Audio File Requirements
    46
  - Cover Art Image Requirements
    46
  - Importing from a PC
    47
  - Importing from a Mac
    48
- Recording from Other External Sources
  50
- Erasing a CD-Rw Disc
  51
Listening to Music

52
- Browsing Your Music Library
  52
- Show and Hide Tracks
  52
- Playing the Current Title
  53
- Selecting a Different Song
  53
- Changing the Guide View
  54
  - View by Artist
    54
  - View by Title
    54
  - View by Song
    54
  - View by Cover
    54
- Changing the Current Play Mode
  55
- Viewing by Genre
  56
Listening to Internet Radio

57
- Browsing Internet Radio Stations
  57
- Playing the Current Station
  58
Managing Your Media

59
- Creating Playlists
  59
- Creating Groups
  60
- Adding Internet Radio Stations
  61
- Updating the Internet Radio Stations List
  62
- Editing Movie Information
  63
- Editing Music Information
  68
- Editing Radio Information
  73
- Editing Playlists
  74
- Editing Groups
  75
- Deleting Music
  76
- Deleting Playlists
  77
- Deleting Groups
  78
Creating Cds

79
- Creating a Custom MIX CD
  79
- Duplicating a CD
  81
- Recording from an External Source
  82
Setting User Preferences

83
- Setting the Screen Saver Preferences
  83
  - Activation Idle Time
    83
  - Other Modes
    83
  - Retail Demo Mode
    84
  - Photo Screen Saver Mode
    85
- Setting Your Time Zone
  86
- Customizable User Interface
  87
- Enabling Password Protection
  88
- Movie Ratings
  89
- Choosing Your Network Connection
  90
  - Testing the Your Connection
    91
  - Ethernet Settings
    92
  - Dialup Settings
    93
- Setting the Fireball Server Settings
  94
- Peer to Peer Music Sharing
  95
- Selecting the Audio Encoder Type
  96
- Setting the Disc Insert Preferences
  97
- Digital Input Preferences
  98
- Video Output Preferences
  99
  - Video Format
    99
  - Centering the Fireball Screen
    100
  - Adjusting Your Tv's Brightness
    101
  - Adjusting Your Tv's Contrast
    102
  - Adjusting Your Tv's Sharpness
    103
  - Adjusting Your Tv's Color and Tint
    104
External Control

105
- Surround Mode Settings
  105
- Installing the Etp Touch Panel
  106
  - Calibrating the Touch Panel
    107
  - Changing the Touch Panel Button Overlay
    108
  - Using Your Touch Panel
    108
- Ir Remote Control
  109
- Direct Access Codes
  110
- Playlist Hot Keys
  113
- Serial Com Ports
  114
- Controlling Fireball from Other Devices
  115
Fireball Utilities

116
- Getting Information about Your Fireball
  116
- Restarting the System
  117
- Updating the Software
  118
Browser

119
Controlling Fireball from a Web Browser

119
Backup and Restore

121
- Fireball Music Backup
  121
- Fireball Music Restore
  122
  - ID3 Tag Support
    122
Clients

123
Networked Audio Using Fireball Music Clients

123
- Servers
  123
- Clients
  123
- Locating the Fireball Clients and Servers
  124
  - Central
    124
  - Distributed
    125
- Configuring a Fireball Server
  126
- Configuring a Fireball Client
  126
  - Networking
    126
  - Server Selection
    126
Escient Technical Support

127
Troubleshooting

128
- Network Problems
  128
- Software Update Problems
  128
- Recording Problems
  128
- Additional Information Specifications
  129
Additional Information

129
- Specifications
  129
  - Video Specifications
    129
  - Audio Specifications
    129
  - Physical Specifications
    129
  - 3Rd Party Certifcations
    129
  - FCC Part 15, Subpart B
    129
Gracenote® End-User License Agreement

130

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