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Installation
and User’s
Guide
Escient
Manual No. M22002-01A1
Revision 1.1 January, 2003
Copyright ©2003
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 About This Manual .................................................................................................................... 7 Record Your Serial Number....................................................................................................... 7 2 Copyright .......................
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Using the Remote Control....................................................................................................... 36 Text Entry Via the FireBall-MP Remote Control ...................................................................... 41 What Is The Setup Process?................................................................................................... 44 Using the Remote, Keyboard, or Touch Screen ......................
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Changing iRadio Options ........................................................................................................ 74 To Create a New iRadio Group ............................................................................................... 75 To Edit an iRadio Group .......................................................................................................... 76 To Delete an iRadio Group...........................
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Appendix D - External Control Protocol ---------------------------------------------------------------------------111 External Control Overview......................................................................................................112 Appendix E - FireBall-MP Internet Connections --------------------------------------------------------------- 130 When Does FireBall-MP Connect To Internet?.........................................
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Chapter 1 - Introduction About This Manual Record Your Serial Number Copyright Warranty Information Trademarks and Service Marks Escient Privacy Policy 1 Cautions and Warnings Important Safety Instructions Manual Disclaimers Limits Terms and Definitions Contact Information CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION PAGE 6
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 About This Manual This combination installation and user’s manual serves as a step-by-step guide to setting up the FireBall-MP system developed and shipped by Escient. Chapter 2 shows you how to set up and connect FireBall-MP to your other equipment, while the rest of the Chapters show you how to use FireBall-MP for your music enjoyment. Record Your Serial Number The serial number for this unit is located at the rear of the device. Plea
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Warranty Information Terms of Coverage - Each Escient branded music 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
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 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 phy
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 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 Mat
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Trademarks & Service Marks Escient and the Escient logo are registered trademarks of Escient. ® FireBall-MP 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. ® CD-related data from Gracenote CDDB , copyright ©1999 - 2003 Gracenote. CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and the Gracenote CDDB lo
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 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. 2 The option to read the Escient We recognize and respect each individual user’s privacy and have created this Privacy Privacy Policy appears on the zip Policy to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy. code screen of the Quick Start We w
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Cautions & Warnings Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Caution: To prevent electric shock, do not use a 3 wire to 2 wire adapter plug. A 3 prong outlet is required. Caution: You are cautioned that any change or modification not expressly approved in this manual or approve
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • 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. • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type p
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. • Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. • Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has b
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Manual Disclaimers At the time of printing, the FireBall-MP screen shot images in this manual matched the FireBall-MP interface screens. However, since FireBall-MP 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. Check the Escient website for any updates. Limits The FireBall-MP system has the following maximum limits: • Only
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Terms and Definitions Following are terms used throughout this manual. • Button - refers to a graphic item on the display screen. • Group – a collection of similar music titles. Standard groups are provided (such as groups based on genre) and custom groups can be created. For example, within the Music Guide, groups contain a collection of CD’s, recorded CD’s, or custom Playlists organized automatically by genre or manually by
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 • Playlist – a custom Music title made up of tracks from one or more titles – in effect, a custom CD. • Selected – the result of pressing the PLAY or SELECT key to activate the highlighted title, track, or program. • Source – any one of the primary modes of operation –iRadio or Music. • Title – a collection of music tracks. • Track – single song from a CD, collection of MP3s, or a Playlist. Tracks are typically organized int
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 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. 2 Please visit the Escient website at www.escient.com for the current product updates, technical Escient information, and document 6325 Digital Way updates. Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 The website is also the most Phone
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FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1 Chapter 2-Setting Up FireBall-MP Unpack The Equipment What Else Is Needed Back Panel Reviewed Connecting FireBall-MP to a TV or Monitor Connecting Devices Using the IR Input Connecting to Ethernet Networks Connecting to Third Party Control Systems Connecting to a Multi-Room Controller or Touch Screen 2 Connecting the Power Cord FireBall-MP Power States: On, Standby, Off PAGE 20
