Escient FireBall SE-160i Manual de usuario
SE-160i USER’S MANUAL
P/N: M32003-02A2
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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.
To maximize your enjoyment, please take a few minutes to review this
User’s Manual. It will guide you through all the features and benefits of
your new FireBall.
If you should need assistance please contact your dealer.
The Escient Team
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION 5
ABOUT THIS MANUAL 5
RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER 5
MANUAL DISCLAIMERS 5
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 6
TRADEMARKS & SERVICE MARKS 7
WARRANTY INFORMATION 8
ESCIENT PRIVACY POLICY 10
E-MAIL CONTACT INFORMATION 10
COPYRIGHT 10
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 11
SETUP 12
POWER STATES 12
FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW 13
REAR PANEL OVERVIEW 14
REMOTE OVERVIEW 15
ENTERING TEXT WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL 16
Typing Characters with the Remote 16
ADDITIONAL CONNECTION AND HOOKUP
INFORMATION 18
AUDIO OUTPUTS 18
VIDEO OUTPUTS 18
VIDEO FORMAT (NTSC AND PAL) 19
RS-232 CONNECTIONS 20
IR CONNECTIONS 20
ETHERNET CONNECTIONS 21
REGISTRATION 23
TESTING A BROADBAND CONNECTION 23
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GETTING MUSIC INTO FIREBALL 24
RECORDING FROM THE INTERNAL CD 25
IMPORTING MUSIC FILES 26
System Requirements 26
Audio File Requirements 26
Cover Art Image Requirements 26
IMPORTING FROM A PC 27
IMPORTING FROM A MAC 28
RECORDING FROM OTHER EXTERNAL SOURCES 30
ERASING A CD-RW DISC 31
LISTENING TO MUSIC 32
BROWSING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY 32
SHOW AND HIDE TRACKS 32
PLAYING THE CURRENT TITLE 33
SELECTING A DIFFERENT SONG 33
CHANGING THE GUIDE VIEW 34
View By Artist 34
View By Title 34
View By Song 34
View By Cover 34
CHANGING THE CURRENT PLAY MODE 35
VIEWING BY GENRE 36
LISTENING TO INTERNET RADIO 37
BROWSING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS 37
PLAYING THE CURRENT STATION 38
MANAGING YOUR MEDIA 39
CREATING PLAYLISTS 39
CREATING GROUPS 40
ADDING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS 41
UPDATING THE INTERNET RADIO STATIONS LIST 42
EDITING MUSIC INFORMATION 43
Editing Track Names 44
Automatically Lookup Information for This Disc 45
Searching for the Original Cover 46
Tips for Searching for Covers 46
Selecting an Existing Cover 47
EDITING RADIO INFORMATION 48
EDITING PLAYLISTS 49
EDITING GROUPS 50
DELETING MUSIC 51
DELETING PLAYLISTS 52
DELETING GROUPS 53
CREATING CDS 54
CREATING A CUSTOM MIX CD 54
DUPLICATING A CD 56
RECORDING FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE 57
SETTING USER PREFERENCES 58
SETTING THE SCREEN SAVER PREFERENCES 58
Activation Idle Time 58
Other Modes 58
Retail Demo Mode 59
Photo Screen Saver Mode 60
SETTING YOUR TIME ZONE 61
CUSTOMIZABLE USER INTERFACE 62
ENABLING PASSWORD PROTECTION 63
ETHERNET SETTINGS 64
SERVER SETTINGS 65
FIREBALL MUSIC SHARING 66
SELECTING THE AUDIO ENCODER TYPE 67
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SETTING THE DISC INSERT PREFERENCES 68
VIDEO FORMAT 69
CENTERING THE FIREBALL SCREEN 70
ADJUSTING YOUR TELLY’S BRIGHTNESS 71
ADJUSTING YOUR TELLY’S CONTRAST 72
ADJUSTING YOUR TELLY’S SHARPNESS 73
ADJUSTING YOUR TELLY’S COLOR AND TINT 74
INSTALLING THE ETP TOUCH PANEL 75
Calibrating the Touch Panel 76
Changing the Touch Panel Button Overlay 77
Using Your Touch Panel 77
IR REMOTE CONTROL 78
DIRECT ACCESS CODES 79
PLAYLIST HOT KEYS 82
SERIAL COM PORTS 83
CONTROLLING FIREBALL FROM OTHER DEVICES 84
FIREBALL UTILITIES 85
GETTING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FIREBALL 85
RESTARTING THE SYSTEM 86
UPDATING THE SOFTWARE 87
CONTROLLING FIREBALL FROM A WEB
BROWSER 88
SETTING UP THE FIREBALL WEB SERVER 88
USING THE WEB USER INTERFACE 88
USING THE WEB BROWSER AS A MUSIC CLIENT 89
BACKUP AND RESTORE 90
FIREBALL MUSIC BACKUP 90
FIREBALL MUSIC RESTORE 91
ID3 Tag Support 91
NETWORKED AUDIO USING FIREBALL MUSIC
CLIENTS 92
SERVERS 92
CLIENTS 92
LOCATING THE FIREBALL CLIENTS AND SERVERS 93
Central 93
Distributed 94
CONFIGURING A FIREBALL SERVER 95
CONFIGURING A FIREBALL CLIENT 95
Networking 95
Server Selection 95
TROUBLESHOOTING 96
NETWORK PROBLEMS 96
SOFTWARE UPDATE PROBLEMS 96
RECORDING PROBLEMS 96
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 97
SPECIFICATIONS 97
Video Specifications 97
Audio Specifications 97
Physical Specifications 97
3rd Party Certifcations 97
GRACENOTE® END-USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT 98
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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 Systems. For more information, please refer to the Escient web site (www.escient.com) or contact your Escient dealer.
RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number for this unit is located at the rear of the device. Please record the serial number in the space provided below. You may be required
to provide the serial number when calling for support.
FireBall Serial Number:
MANUAL DISCLAIMERS
At the time of printing, the screen shot images in this manual matched the interface screens. However, since FireBall has the capability of
downloading software updates and enhancements on a regular basis, the resulting screen updates may no longer match the images in this manual.
Please check the Escient website for more information about software updates.
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts are
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• To prevent electric shock, do not use a 3 wire to 2 wire adapter plug.
• 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.
• Prolonged use of any video device which produces a static (non-moving, non-changing) or
repetitive image on your projector, television or plasma display device can cause “screen
burn-in”. You are encouraged to leave the FireBall 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.
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TRADEMARKS & SERVICE MARKS
Escient®, the Escient logo, and FireBall® are trademarks of Digital Networks North America.
FireBall and Physital are trademarks of Escient®.
Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective companies.
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is
the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more
information visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2006 Gracenote.
Gracenote CDDB® Client Software, copyright 2000-2005 Gracenote. This product and service
may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773,
#6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and
logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Terms of Coverage - Each Escient branded media management system sold comes with a standard one (2) year warranty. This warranty provides
no-charge coverage under normal product usage, for a period of one year from the date of registration and/or purchase (whichever is earlier). This
warranty program provides the following key features and benefits:
• Twenty four (24) months service, parts and labor.
• No charges to the customer other than in-bound shipping charges which are determined by the shipping method. All return shipments will be via
Standard Ground Transportation (approximately 5 business days).
• Twenty four (24) months of regular hour telephone support (8AM to 6PM EDST), Monday through Friday.
• 24-hour email response from the Escient Support Website.
• Software maintenance updates provided via a broadband or dial-up Internet connections.
• Access to 24-hour music database and entertainment services providing access to thousands of CD and DVD titles and associated information.
What is Covered - The goal of this warranty is to cover operational problems that might arise with your product during normal use. 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. Escient will also pay for the
return shipment of the repaired system via standard ground transportation. At Escient’s discretion, the Company will repair or replace any system sent
in for repair. Upon repair, the product will be new or like-new in condition and will meet all necessary regulatory requirements.
What is Not Covered - Escient products are sold through Escient approved dealers. A number of items must remain intact in order for Escient to
verify and validate this warranty. Additionally, there are several conditions which violate Escient’s warranty program. These include:
• The product was not purchased through an approved Escient Dealer.
• Any product, on which the serial numbers has been defaced, modified or removed physically or electronically will not be covered by an Escient
warranty.
• Escient will not cover under warranty damage to the product as a result of accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts
of God or nature, improper storage, unauthorized modification, or failure to follow instructions.
• Any type of unauthorized repair or modifications made to the system resulting in damage to the product will not be covered under this warranty.
• Damage caused to the product as a result of improper shipping or installation.
• Any problems related to the use of the product which is not a direct problem with the product.
• Damage caused to the product as a result of improper installation to third party peripherals or products, or incorrect connection to peripheral or
products.
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• Additionally, Escient does not cover the following items under the terms or its warranty programs:
• Installation or removal charges.
• Cost of initial technical adjustments (setup costs).
• Battery replacement.
Escient’s sole liability for any defective product is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our discretion. Escient shall not be liable
for damages to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time or data,
commercial loss or any other damages, whether real, incidental or consequential.
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.
How to Return a Product - Contact your dealer.
Please have the following information ready for your dealer:
• Product Serial Number
• Model Number
• Date of Registration or Purchase
• Place of Purchase
Upon reviewing the request for repair under warranty provisions, Escient’s Technical Support group will issue a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number. This number is to be attached to the outside of the shipping carton. Additional instructions will be provided by technical support.
Please be sure to use original packing carton and internal packing materials to assure proper shipment of the system. Insurance costs are the
responsibility of the customer.
Out of Warranty Repair - Escient provides out of warranty repair service on a cost plus labor basis. Minimum charges will apply. Technical support
will provide information on this service at the time of the call.
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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.
We want you to be fully informed about the information that we collect, why we collect it, and with whom we share it.
It is our hope that, after reading this notice, you will understand our commitment to privacy and be confident that we will use your information
responsibly. By using the Escient FireBall, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
The option to read the Escient Privacy Policy appears on the zip code screen of the Quick Start automatic setup procedure. In addition, you can
access the statement at any time by pressing the SETUP key and choosing the GENERAL menu, and then selecting the PRIVACY POLICY option..
E-MAIL 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: Email: [email protected]
COPYRIGHT
This manual is copyright ©2006 by D&M Holdings and Escient. All rights reserved.
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