Escient FireBall SE-80 Manuel utilisateur
SE-80 USER’S MANUAL
P/N: M32001-02A2
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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 call our Customer Support Staff at
800.372.4368
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
CONTACT INFORMATION 10
COPYRIGHT 10
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 11
SETUP 12
POWER STATES 12
FRONT AND BACK PANEL OVERVIEW 13
REMOTE OVERVIEW 14
ENTERING TEXT WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL 15
Entering Numeric Entry Mode 15
Typing Characters with the Remote 15
ADDITIONAL CONNECTION AND HOOKUP
INFORMATION 17
AUDIO OUTPUTS 17
VIDEO OUTPUTS 18
IR CONNECTIONS 18
ETHERNET CONNECTIONS 19
REGISTRATION 21
TESTING A BROADBAND CONNECTION 21
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GETTING MUSIC INTO FIREBALL 22
RECORDING FROM THE INTERNAL CD 23
IMPORTING MUSIC FILES 24
System Requirements 24
Audio File Requirements 24
Cover Art Image Requirements 24
Importing from a PC 25
Importing from a Mac 26
ERASING A CD-RW DISC 28
LISTENING TO MUSIC 29
BROWSING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY 29
SHOW AND HIDE TRACKS 29
PLAYING THE CURRENT TITLE 30
SELECTING A DIFFERENT SONG 30
CHANGING THE GUIDE VIEW 31
View By Artist 31
View By Title 31
View By Song 31
View By Cover 31
CHANGING THE CURRENT PLAY MODE 32
VIEWING BY GENRE 33
LISTENING TO INTERNET RADIO 34
BROWSING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS 34
PLAYING THE CURRENT STATION 35
MANAGING YOUR MEDIA 36
CREATING PLAYLISTS 36
CREATING GROUPS 37
ADDING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS 38
UPDATING THE INTERNET RADIO STATIONS LIST 39
EDITING MUSIC INFORMATION 40
Editing Track Names 41
Automatically Lookup Information for This Disc 42
Searching for the Original Cover 43
Tips for Searching for Covers 43
Selecting an Existing Cover 44
EDITING RADIO INFORMATION 45
EDITING PLAYLISTS 46
EDITING GROUPS 47
DELETING MUSIC 48
DELETING PLAYLISTS 49
DELETING GROUPS 50
CREATING CDS 51
CREATING A CUSTOM MIX CD 51
DUPLICATING A CD 53
SETTING USER PREFERENCES 54
SETTING THE SCREEN SAVER PREFERENCES 54
Activation Idle Time 54
Other Modes 54
Retail Demo Mode 55
Photo Screen Saver Mode 56
SETTING YOUR TIME ZONE 57
CUSTOMIZABLE USER INTERFACE 58
ENABLING PASSWORD PROTECTION 59
NETWORK ETHERNET SETTINGS 60
Testing the Your Connection 61
SETTING THE FIREBALL SERVER SETTINGS 62
PEER TO PEER MUSIC SHARING 63
SELECTING MP3 RECORDING QUALITY 64
SETTING THE DISC INSERT PREFERENCES 65
VIDEO OUTPUT PREFERENCES 66
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Video Format 66
Centering the FireBall Screen 67
Adjusting your TV’s Brightness 68
Adjusting your TV’s Contrast 69
Adjusting your TV’s Sharpness 70
Adjusting your TV’s Color and Tint 71
EXTERNAL CONTROL 72
IR REMOTE CONTROL 72
DIRECT ACCESS CODES 73
PLAYLIST HOT KEYS 76
BUTTON OVERLAY 77
FIREBALL UTILITIES 78
GETTING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FIREBALL 78
RESTARTING THE SYSTEM 79
UPDATING THE SOFTWARE 80
CONTROLLING FIREBALL FROM A WEB
BROWSER 81
SETTING UP THE FIREBALL WEB SERVER 81
USING THE WEB USER INTERFACE 81
USING THE WEB BROWSER AS A MUSIC CLIENT 82
BACKUP AND RESTORE 83
FIREBALL MUSIC BACKUP 83
FIREBALL MUSIC RESTORE 84
ID3 Tag Support 84
NETWORKED AUDIO USING FIREBALL MUSIC
CLIENTS 85
SERVERS 85
CLIENTS 85
LOCATING THE FIREBALL CLIENTS AND SERVERS 86
Central 86
Distributed 87
CONFIGURING A FIREBALL SERVER 88
CONFIGURING A FIREBALL CLIENT 88
Networking 88
Server Selection 88
ESCIENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT 89
TROUBLESHOOTING 90
NETWORK PROBLEMS 90
SOFTWARE UPDATE PROBLEMS 90
RECORDING PROBLEMS 90
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 91
SPECIFICATIONS 91
Video Specifications 91
Audio Specifications 91
Physical Specifications 91
3rd Party Certifcations 91
FCC Part 15, Subpart B 91
GRACENOTE® END-USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT 92
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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. Refer to it whenever
you call Escient Tech Support (800.372.4368) regarding this product.
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 © 2000-2005 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 (1) 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:
• Twelve (12) months service, parts and labor.
• Five (5) day turn around time on all standard in-warranty repairs. 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).
• Twelve (12) months of regular hour telephone support (9AM to 7PM EST), 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 and movie databases 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 or Escient’s Customer Support group at 800-372-4368.
Please have the following information ready for your dealer or Escient’s Customer Support technician:
• 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. Most shippers only provide standard coverage for $100 in cost so please protect yourself by providing additional
insurance for the returned product.
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..
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.
Escient
6640 Intech Blvd. Suite 250
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278
Phone: 800-372-4368 Press “2” for Sales, or “3” for Support
Fax: 317-616-6790
Internet: www.escient.com
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7pm EST
COPYRIGHT
This manual is copyright ©2005 by D&M Holdings and Escient. All rights reserved.
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