Installation and User’s Guide Escient Manual No. M22001-01A1 Revision 1.1 January, 2003 Copyright ©2003 FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 About This Manual .................................................................................................................... 8 Record Your Serial Number....................................................................................................... 8 2 Copyright .................................................................................................................................. 8 An extensive index is available in Warranty Information................................................................................................................. 9 the back of this manual. If you do Regulatory Statements............................................................................................................ 12 not find what you are looking for Trademarks & Service Marks .................................................................................................. 13 in this Table of Contents, please Escient Privacy Policy ............................................................................................................. 14 check the index. Cautions & Warnings............................................................................................................... 15 Important Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 16 Manual Disclaimers ................................................................................................................. 18 Limits ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Terms and Definitions.............................................................................................................. 19 Contact Information ................................................................................................................ 21 Chapter 2-Setting Up FireBall ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Unpack The Equipment........................................................................................................... 23 Unpack The Equipment (continued)........................................................................................ 24 What Else Is Needed............................................................................................................... 25 FireBall Back Panel Reviewed ................................................................................................ 26 FireBall E Back Panel Reviewed............................................................................................. 27 Connecting FireBall to a Composite TV or Monitor ................................................................. 28 About Connecting Audio ......................................................................................................... 31 What CD Changers are Supported? ....................................................................................... 32 Connecting CD Changer(s) Overview .................................................................................... 33 Connecting Sony Changers .................................................................................................... 34 Connecting Multiple Sony Changers ...................................................................................... 35 Connecting Pioneer Changers ................................................................................................ 37 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 2 FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting Kenwood Changers ............................................................................................. 38 Connecting Digital Audio ......................................................................................................... 39 Connecting Devices Using the IR Input................................................................................... 39 Connecting to the Internet using the Internal Modem ............................................................. 40 Connecting to HPNA Networks (FireBall)................................................................................ 41 Connecting to Broadband Networks (FireBall E)..................................................................... 42 2 Connecting to Third Party Control Systems ............................................................................ 43 An extensive index is available in Connecting an Escient Touch Screen ..................................................................................... 44 the back of this manual. If you do Connecting the Power Cord .................................................................................................... 45 not find what you are looking for FireBall Power States: On, Standby, Off ................................................................................. 46 in this Table of Contents, please Chapter 3 - Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47 check the index. Using the Remote Control ....................................................................................................... 49 Text Entry Via the FireBall Remote Control............................................................................. 54 What Is The Setup Process?................................................................................................... 57 Running Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 58 Guided Tour Through Quick Start............................................................................................ 59 Run the Autobuild Process ...................................................................................................... 70 Inserting and Removing Discs ................................................................................................ 71 Adding or Removing Changers ............................................................................................... 72 Register with Escient............................................................................................................... 74 Using the Front Panel, Remote, Keyboard, or Touch Screen ................................................. 74 Overview Of User Interface ..................................................................................................... 75 Chapter 4 - Playing Music --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 80 Accessing Music Mode............................................................................................................ 81 Music Player Screen Overview ............................................................................................... 82 Navigating the Music Player Screen ....................................................................................... 83 Selecting and Listening to a Music Title .................................................................................. 84 Viewing Music by Artist, Title, Cover or Song.......................................................................... 84 One Key Access to Favorite Music.......................................................................................... 85 One Key Access to Random Music ......................................................................................... 85 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 3 FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Chapter 5 - Recording Music ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 86 Available Recording Modes..................................................................................................... 87 Types of Recording Discs Supported ...................................................................................... 88 Compression Rates Versus MP3 Audio Quality ...................................................................... 89 Navigating the MUSIC-RECORD Screen................................................................................ 91 Rip to Internal HD Recording Option....................................................................................... 92 2 Duplicate a Disc Recording Option ......................................................................................... 93 An extensive index is available in MP3 Mix CD Recording Option ............................................................................................... 94 the back of this manual. If you do Audio Mix CD Recording Option ............................................................................................. 95 not find what you are looking for External to Audio CD Recording Option .................................................................................. 96 in this Table of Contents, please External to MP3 on HD Recording Option............................................................................... 98 check the index. Chapter 6 - Managing Music -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 100 To Further