Installation and User’s Guide Escient Manual No. M22001-01A1 Revision 1.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 About This Manual .................................................................................................................... 8 Record Your Serial Number....................................................................................................... 8 Copyright ......................................
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 ........................
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 ........................................
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Entering iRadio Mode............................................................................................................ 120 Navigating Among iRadio Stations ........................................................................................ 121 Playing an iRadio Station ...................................................................................................... 121 Sirius Internet Radio Stations.....................................
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Cabinet Specifications........................................................................................................... 159 Audio Specifications .............................................................................................................. 160 Encoding Specifications ........................................................................................................ 160 Power Usage and Power Supply............................
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Chapter 1 Introduction About This Manual Record Your Serial Number Copyright Warranty Information Regulatory Statement Trademarks and Service Marks Escient Privacy Policy Cautions and Warnings Important Safety Instructions Manual Disclaimers Limits Terms and Definitions Contact Information 1 CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION PAGE 7
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 About This Manual This combination installation and user’s manual serves as a step-by-step guide to setting up the FireBall system developed and shipped by Escient. Chapter 2 shows you how to set up and connect FireBall to your other equipment, while the rest of the Chapters show you how to use FireBall for your music enjoyment. Record Your Serial Number 2 The notes icon is shown throughout this manual.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 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.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 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.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 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 Material Authorization (RMA) number.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Regulatory Statements ‘’NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Trademarks & Service Marks Escient and the Escient logo are registered trademarks of Escient. 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. CD-related data from Gracenote CDDB®, copyright ©1999 - 2003 Gracenote. CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 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. 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.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 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.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 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 plug.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 • 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.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Manual Disclaimers At the time of printing, the FireBall screen shot images in this manual matched the FireBall 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. Check the Escient website for any updates.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Terms and Definitions Following are terms used throughout this manual. • Autobuild - the process where FireBall reads each CD in your changer(s) and acquires the cover, title, and track information to build your music library. • Button - refers to a graphic item on the display screen. • Encode - to format electronic data (music data) into a standard format like MP3. • Group – a collection of similar music titles.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 • Playlist – a custom Music title made up of tracks from one or more titles – in effect, a custom CD. • Rip - the process of recording CD audio tracks to the internal hard drive. • 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.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 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. Escient 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 Phone: 800-372-4368 Press “2” for Sales, or “3” for Support Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7pm EST Fax: 317-616-6790 www.escient.com E-mail: support@escient.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Chapter 2-Setting Up FireBall Unpack The Equipment What Else Is Needed Back Panel Reviewed Connecting FireBall to a TV or Monitor About Connecting Audio Connecting CD Changers Overview What CD Changers are Supported? Connecting Sony Changers Connecting Pioneer and Kenwood changers Connecting Digital Audio Connecting Devices Using the IR Input Connecting to the Internet Using Internal Modem Connecting to HPNA Networks (FireBall) Connecting to Ethernet Netw
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Unpack The Equipment u v Carefully unpack all of the FireBall equipment from the shipping container. Next, compare it to the following list and make sure you have everything available before you get started.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Unpack The Equipment (continued) Optional items: • • • • • • • • • Escient Touch Screen: Model ETP-1000 Escient Broadband Kit (HPNA to Ethernet Bridge) RS-232 Communication Cables (for changers or control systems) FireBall Rack Mount Kit (available from Middle Atlantic at http://www.middleatlantic.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 What Else Is Needed In order for FireBall to function properly, you will need to provide the following items: u A video source such as a television, monitor, VGA projector or touch screen. v Stereo receiver, CD changers (optional), speakers, and other associated audio equipment. w Available Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP): standard telephone dial-up or broadband connection such as a cable modem or DSL.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 FireBall Back Panel Reviewed Review the back panel of the FireBall unit and the associated cabling. 2 Please note that audio and video ports on the back panel of the actual FireBall unit are labeled and color-coded. Note: FireBall E back panel is on the following page...
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 FireBall E Back Panel Reviewed Review the back panel of the FireBall E unit and the associated cabling. 2 Please note that audio and video ports on the back panel of the actual FireBall unit are labeled and color-coded.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting FireBall to a Composite TV or Monitor u Use the Composite Video Cable, which can be identified through its yellow colored connectors. 2 The cables you receive are black. The connectors on the cables are the only portions that are “colored.” v Connect one end of the cable to the FireBall Video Out (Composite) port. 2 If connecting FireBall to a TV or AV Receiver, there may be several VIDEO IN ports.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting FireBall to an S-Video TV or Monitor u Use the S-Video Cable, which can be identified as a gold cup connector with tiny pins inside. 2 Whenever possible, use the SVideo cable to connect FireBall to a TV or AV Receiver. S-Video will provide better image quality than Composite video. v Connect one end of the cable to the FireBall Video Out (S-Video) port.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting FireBall to a VGA Projector, Monitor or Touch Screen. u Use a VGA cable. (Not supplied with FireBall.) 2 If you are connecting to a VGA Projector or Monitor, you will need to supply your own VGA cable (must be less than 25 feet). v Connect one end of the cable to the FireBall VGA port. w Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port on your VGA device. The Escient ETP-1000 includes the proper VGA cable.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 About Connecting Audio FireBall does not contain an amplifier nor does it contain speakers, so it will be necessary for you to have your FireBall attached to a stereo receiver or to amplified speakers. Follow your particular manufacturer’s instructions for this hookup procedure. You may also be attaching audio connections and control cables from a cd changer to the FireBall unit.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 What CD Changers are Supported? The following changers with digital audio ouputs are currently supported by FireBall. Please check the Escient website for the latest list of supported CD Changers, as this list is updated periodically.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting CD Changer(s) Overview In order for FireBall to control an external changer, a data-control cable must be connected between each changer and FireBall. Changers can be connected to FireBall in a variety of ways. • • Sony changers are connected using standard S-Link cables. Kenwood and Pioneer changers are connected using RS-232 cables. 2 You should not interact with the front panel of your changer except to load and unload discs.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting Sony Changers Up to 3 Sony changers can be connected to FireBall using individual standard S-Link cables. u Use the S-Link cable (1/8" male mini-plug on each end). v Connect one end of the cable to the FireBall S-Link (number 1) port. 2 If you need more S-Link cables, use 6' - 8' standard & mono 1/8" mini-jack cables. Do not exceed 10' in length. 2 SCMS encoded discs cannot be recorded using the digital connections to FireBall.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting Multiple Sony Changers To connect additional Sony changers, repeat steps 1 through 3 using SLink Ports 2 and 3. 2 If you need more S-Link cables, use 6' - 8' standard & mono 1/8" mini-jack cables. Do not exceed 10' in length. 2 IMPORTANT: Using a TOSlink Cable, connect the Digital Audio Out from your Sony Changer to the Digital Audio In Port on FireBall. This connection is necessary for CD Playback and MP3 recording.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 u Set CD Control on all Sony Changers to 1. This is either a switch setting on the back of the changer or a front panel menu selection. Please refer to your Sony manual for instructions. v Connect audio from each CD Changer to FireBall. Connections using optical cables to the digital ports will produce the highest quality audio. Escient recommends also connecting the analog audio outputs to FireBall in the event you wish to record SCMS encoded disks.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting Pioneer Changers u Use an RS-232 cable (not supplied with FireBall) with connectors made specifically so that one end connector fits the pin configuration for FireBall and the other end connector fits the pin configuration for your specific CD changer. Refer to Appendix A for the pin configurations. v Insert one end of the cable (the FireBall connector end) into an RS-232 COM port on FireBall. There are 3 available COM ports.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting Kenwood Changers u Use the RS-232 cable which is supplied with the Kenwood changer v Insert one end of the cable (the FireBall connector end) into an RS-232 COM port on FireBall. w Insert the other end of the cable (the connector that fits the Kenwood Changer) into the RS-232 port on the first Kenwood Changer.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting Digital Audio u Use a Fiber Optic Cable or a Digital Coax Cable (not supplied). v Insert one end of the cable into the FireBall Digital Coax or Optical Input Port. 2 w x Insert the other end of the cable into the Digital Output port on your changer. To connect additional CD changers, repeat steps 1 through 3 using the additional FireBall digital audio ports provided. y Connect audio from each CD Changer to FireBall.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting to the Internet using the Internal Modem FireBall contains an internal modem that can be used to connect to the Internet for retrieving information such as music data, cover art, and entertainment services. u Use the Telephone Cable. (Can be identified by see-through connectors.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting to HPNA Networks (FireBall) FireBall has an HPNA jack that can be used to connect to the internet through and HPNA enabled PC with Internet connection sharing. (Minimum and maximum length cabling requirements are found in Appendix G - Home Networking.) u Use the Telephone Cable. (Can be identified by see-through connectors.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting to Broadband Networks (FireBall E) FireBall-E has an Ethernet jack that can be used to connect to the internet through a broadband internet connection such as a Cable Modem or DSL line, or through a standard Ethernet LAN. u Use the Ethernet Cable. (Can be identified by see-through connectors. This is the larger of the two cables with see-through 2 The preferred method of connecting to the Internet is Broadband (either Cable Modem or DSL).
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting to Third Party Control Systems Three RS-232 serial ports are available on FireBall. You can use one of these ports to control FireBall from an external home theater or whole house control system. FireBall is compatible with AMX and Crestron RS-232 control systems. Additional equipment may be supported. Please check the Escient website for an updated list of compatible control systems.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting an Escient Touch Screen Three RS-232 serial ports are available on FireBall. You can use one of these ports to control FireBall from the optional Escient ETP-1000 Touch Screen. Other touch screen systems may be compatible. Please contact your dealer for more information. The RS-232 cable needed to connect FireBall to the Escient ETP-1000 touch screen is included with the touch screen.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting the Power Cord u Use the Power Cord. v Connect one end of power cord to the FireBall AC Port (plug). Caution: To prevent electric shock, do not use a 3 wire to 2 wire adapter plug. A 3 prong outlet is required. 2 w Connect the other end of the power cord to a 120V electrical outlet. It is recommended to connect the power cord to a UPS, surge supressor, or directly to a wall outlet. NEVER CONNECT THE POWER CORD TO A SWITCHED OUTLET.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 FireBall Power States: On, Standby, Off After the FireBall unit is plugged in, the Standby LED located next to the power button will flash until the startup process is complete. Please wait. This may take several minutes depending on the size of your music collection. When the Standby LED is solid ON, the FireBall is now in a standby or “sleep” mode. There is no video output when FireBall is in standby mode and the front panel display is off.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Chapter 3 - Getting Started Front Panel Basics Using the Remote Control Text Entry Via the FireBall Remote Control What Is The Setup Process? Running Quick Start Guided Tour Through Quick Start Run the Autobuild Process Inserting and Removing Discs Adding or Removing Changers Using the Front Panel, Remote, Keyboard or Touch Screen Overview of User Interface 3 PAGE 47
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Front Panel Basics You can access most of the features of FireBall through the front panel, but this is not the recommended method since some options are not available through the front panel. For instance, the SETUP and OPTION features are not available through the front panel.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Using the Remote Control The FireBall IR remote is a Universal remote control with capabilities to control other Escient products, as well as 5 other common home theater sources.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 OPTION - brings up the OPTIONS screen for the current Guide or Player. OPENGLOBE - takes you to the CE-Commerce screens to allow you to browse and purchase music and movies using your FireBall. VIEW - toggles the Guide screen Views through Artist, Music, Song, and Cover views. Navigation Keys - the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT ARROW keys are used to navigate and highlight items, while the SELECT key is used to accept the currently highlighted item.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 NUMERIC/TEXT keypad - allows you to enter text and numbers. Both text and numbers are active at all times unless only numeric data can be accepted at that time. An on-screen indicator will show you when only numeric data will be accepted. Text entry is described later in this section. VOLUME - turns the volume up or down for the current source (See Appendix H.). CH/PAGE up and down keys are used to page full screens in the Guide or Player.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 The SPACE key operates as a standard Next Track key when it is pressed by advancing to the start of the next track. Pressing and holding this key will perform a scan forward and you will hear the music as it scans forwardat high speed. This key is also used as the Space key when entering text in a text box such as on the registration screen. Finally this key can also be used as the Forward key when browsing the OpenGlobe CE-Commerce opportunities.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 iRADIO - selects Internet Radio as the current mode. The currently available Internet Radio stations will be displayed. MUSIC - selects Music as the current mode. The contents of your music collection will be displayed. NEXT - skips forward to the next song based on the current play mode. RANDOM - allows one key access to start playing your music randomly. ADD TO FAVORITES - adds the currently highlighted song to the special Playlist called “favorites”.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Text Entry Via the FireBall Remote Control The remote control can be used to enter text in all text fields. This text entry capability is provided to allow you to fill out short text fields – such as those that occur in the setup and edit screens. FireBall’s IR keyboard should be used when extended typing is required.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 The “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, and “8” keys each support three letters and one number and can be pressed from one to seven times to display upper case, lower case, and numeric characters. The “7” and “9” keys both support four letters and one number and can be pressed from one to nine times. The “1” and “0” keys support all of the special characters and will cycle through each character for every key press.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 The following text entry table describes the sequence of characters that appear when specific keys are pressed on the remote: Numeric Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Alpha-numeric Mode 1st character or 1st character after a space 1. / , ? ‘ : ; &~! ABCabc2 DEFdef3 GHIghi4 JKLjkl5 MNOmno6 PQRSpqrs7 TUVtuv8 WXYZwxyz9 0@ _ - * # [ ] ( )+= Alpha-numeric Mode 2nd character or 2nd character after a space 1.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 What Is The Setup Process? To optimize FireBall so that you can enjoy all of its capabilities, you will need to go through a “setup” procedure. You will encounter two types of setup procedures within FireBall. u The first type of Setup is Quick Start, and occurs automatically the first time FireBall is used.
Running Quick Start u It will be easier if you use the wireless keyboard for this procedure. After you are done with Quick Start, you can use any of the input devices: remote or keyboard. (You cannot use the touch panel during the Quick Start procedure.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Guided Tour Through Quick Start Quick Start is a setup procedure that occurs automatically the first time the Power button is pressed. It is a required procedure which presents a series of screens and menus that enable FireBall to access the Internet and register with Escient. Each screen contains a button bar at the bottom for accessing the previous or back page and the next page.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Quick Start - Welcome u The Quick Start process begins with a welcome screen that describes all of the great FireBall features. Press the SELECT key to advance to the next page. Quick Start - Navigation v Using the remote control, follow the onscreen instructions to advance through each section of Quick Start. The arrow keys (Up, Down, Left, and Right) on the remote are used to move the onscreen highlight.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Quick Start - Internet Access w Do you currently have an ISP (Internet Service Provider)? The yes button is highlighted by default. FireBall needs to be connected to the Internet in order for it to register ,lookup disc information, listen to Internet Radio, and to use the Enhanced Entertainment Services. Quick Start - New ISP Account If you do not have an ISP account, you will be presented with instructions on how to sign up for one.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Quick Start - Internet Access Connection Type (FireBall) x Which type of Internet connection do you have? The choices are: AOL Dial-up, CompuServe Dial-up, Other Dial-up, Ethernet (cable modem, DSL, LAN) or HomePNA. AOL Dial-up is highlighted by default. If you are using Ethernet or HomePNA, go to step 8.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Quick Start - Internet Access - Free Dialup ISP Information y The FireBall is compatible with any dialup ISP which supports standard PPP connections, however FireBall does not support the “free” ISPs. If you are trying to use one of these “free” ISPs you will need to obtain a new account with another ISP such as AOL, MSN, or Earthlink.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Quick Start - CompuServe Dialup User If you selected CompuServe as your ISP, you enter your CompuServe user name, password, and access numbers here. If you use CompuServe on your PC, you can get your access numbers from your CompuServe PC software. You can also find your local CompuServe access number on the web at: http://www.compuserve.com/ content/phone/access.htm or AOL keyword “Access”.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Quick Start - Dialing Preferences { The Dialing Preferences screen allows you to set the dialing preferences for your location. Call Waiting is usually disabled by using the “*70” prefix, but other methods such as “70#” or “1170” may be required. Check with your local phone company if you are having problems. The exact phone number which will be dialed is also displayed.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Quick Start - IP Addressing | For HPNA (FireBall only) and Ethernet connections, you will be asked what type of IP Addressing to use. In most cases this can be left as DYNAMIC. If your network requires static IP addresses, select static and go to the next screen. Quick Start - Static IP Info } If you are on an HPNA (FireBall only) or Ethernet network and you selected Static IP addressing, you will see the Static IP Info screen.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Quick Start - Broadband Access ~ For HPNA (FireBall only) and Ethernet connections, you will be asked if you use AOL or Road Runner for your broadband access. If you are not an AOL or Road Runner customer, select Other. For AOL and Road Runner users, this information is NOT used for network access. It is only used to receive updates and gain access to any future AOL broadband services.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Quick Start - HPNA/Ethernet Network Test uu For HPNA (FireBall only) and Ethernet connections, you can run the HPNA/Ethernet Connection Test. This test checks each part of the Internet connection, informs you if there are any problems, and offers suggestions on how to correct them. Quick Start - Zip Code Information uv All users are required to enter the Zip code (or Canadian Postal Code) for the location of their FireBall.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Quick Start - Privacy Policy Select the more... button to page down through the Privacy Policy. When you are finished, select the return button to return to the Zip Code screen. Quick Start - Registration Once the Zip Code is entered, Quick Start will connect to the Escient server using your Internet connection and register your FireBall. When the registration process is complete, you will see this screen.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Run the Autobuild Process FireBall manages CD libraries on external changers through an initial identification process Escient calls “Autobuild”. During this process, FireBall contacts the Gracenote CDDB database to gather data about each of the CDs in your collection. This information includes Artist, Songs/Titles, and Cover Art.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Inserting and Removing Discs After the initial Autobuild, what happens when you insert and remove discs from your changer? If FireBall detects that a changer door has been closed, the Quick Lookup screen is shown, and FireBall will begin to check each previously empty slot in the changer to see if any new discs were added. It also checks each previously occupied slot in the changer to see if any discs were removed.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 If it finds new CDs, FireBall will initiate a connection to the CDDB database on the Internet to get data for your new CD. If you remove discs and put others back in the same slot, you will have to manually initiate a detailed lookup such as lookup range or lookup all in the changer management section in SETUP. The GET MUSIC INFO screen will report the status of the lookup progress until it is complete, or you press STOP to cancel the operation.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 WARNING! Selecting “Disconnect” will permanently remove all CDs in that changer from your Music Guide. In order to re-connect the changer and show the CDs in the Music Guide, you must perform a full Autobuild on the changer if it is reconnected at a later time. 2 Power the changer On. Insert discs. If discs are already inserted, simply open and close the changer door.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Register with Escient Please take a moment to register FireBall. • Press SETUP on your remote or wireless keyboard. • SELECT user information. • SELECT user registration. • Follow instructions on screen. Using the Front Panel, Remote, Keyboard, or Touch Screen You can navigate through the FireBall menus and screens using any of the following devices: FireBall front panel, remote, wireless keyboard, touch screen.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Overview Of User Interface The FireBall user interface is very simple and uses three common screens throughout. The screens operate consistently, regardless of the source. The screens you will see are Guide Screen, Player screen, and Options Screen. Guide Screen Overview Guides contain listings of content that can be selected for listening and assist you in finding and organizing your library.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Content Icons In front of each title in the Guide Screen is a content icon that describes the format and the type of media in the music library. Following are descriptions of all the icons.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Player Screen The Player screen is used to listen to audio content and display information about the currently playing content. • The Music Player allows you to listen to a music selection and view the tracks that are being played, the name of the artist, the title, track times, and a large image of the album’s cover art.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Title/Track Area Details • • • • • • • • • Each item in the list represents a collection of music known as a “Title” in the Music Guide or a “Station” in the Internet Radio Guide. Icons are displayed on the left side of each row to indicate the type of Title or Station. Each Guide always has one highlighted Title or Station. A CD inserted into the front panel drive is always listed in the top location of the ALL group in the Music Guide.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Screen Saver All screens will display a screen saver after 10 minutes of inactivity (no user inputs received from the remote, keyboard, or front panel). You can change the timing of this option through the SETUP menu, PREFERENCES option. (10 minutes is the default.) Filter Bar Details If more than 5 groups exist, the Filter Bar displays an arrow pointing right next to the right most group. This indicates that additional groups are available.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Chapter 4 Playing Music Accessing Music Mode Music Player Screen Overview Navigating the Music Player Screen Selecting and Listening to a Music Title Sorting Music by Artist, Title, or Song One Key Access to Favorite Music One Key Access to Random Music 4 PAGE 80
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Accessing Music Mode There are a number of ways of entering Music mode: 1. Open the CD tray located on the front of the FireBall and insert an MP3 or audio CD. FireBall will switch from its current mode and start to play. It will then connect to the internet to identify the disc and load the information into the music library, display the track list, title artist, and cover art in the Music Player View. 2. Select the MUSIC key.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Music Player Screen Overview When you select a music title for listening, the screen displayed is the Music Player screen. 2 When a Playlist is playing, the cover and artist name from the currently playing track will be displayed and the Playlist name will appear in place of the usual title.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Navigating the Music Player Screen • • • ARROW - Use the UP and DOWN keys to move the highlight from one track to another. The RIGHT and LEFT keys are not used on the Music Player Screen. SELECT - Pressing this key when a track is highlighted stops playing the selected track and starts playing the highlighted track. You can also play the track by pressing the PLAY key.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Selecting and Listening to a Music Title u Press the MUSIC key and the MUSIC GUIDE screen appears. v Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to highlight the GROUP of your choice. w Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight the music title of your choice. x Press the PLAY key to play the highlighted title. The title, tracks, and cover art are displayed in the Player screen and the music plays.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 One Key Access to Favorite Music The PLAY FAVORITES key on the remote or keyboard allows you to immediately start playing the music in your “Favorites” playlist. No other key presses are required once you have added music to the list. To add music to your “Favorites” playlist from the Music Player screen, simply press the ADD FAVORITES key on the keyboard or remote to quickly add the CURRENT highlighted track to the playlist.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Chapter 5 Recording Music Available Recording Modes Types of Recording Discs Supported Compression Rates Versus MP3 Audio Quality Navigating the MUSIC-RECORD Screen Rip to Internal HD Recording Option Duplicate a Disc Recording Option MP3 Mix CD Recording Option Audio Mix CD Recording Option External to Audio CD Recording Option External to MP3 on HD Recording Option 5 PAGE 86
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Available Recording Modes When you press the RECORD key on the remote or keyboard, the MUSIC RECORD OPTIONS dialog screen appears. You will choose a record mode and follow the instructions on screen. You can cancel the record process at any time, at which time any temporary data is deleted from the internal hard disc. When the Record process is complete or if it is stopped before completion, you are returned to the Guide screen.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Types of Recording Discs Supported FireBall is compliant with RIAA guidelines for music recording. The only blank media that can be used in FireBall for recording Red Book Audio CDs is either Music CD-R or Music CD-RW discs. Blank CD-R and CD-RW discs labeled “Data” cannot be used for creating audio CDs with FireBall. (Music CD-R and CR-RW discs are licensed for copying music because the manufacturer has paid a royalty to the RIAA.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Compression Rates Versus MP3 Audio Quality When you record a CD to FireBall and it is compressed into an MP3 file, a certain amount of the original data is removed and lost forever during the compression process. Although the sound is not exactly the same, the quality is usually very close to the original. 2 There are instances, however, in which you may notice degradation that you want to correct.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 FireBall has 6 recording modes: rip to internal hd - When this mode is selected, you can copy CD Audio tracks from the internal CD drive or external changer to the Internal Hard Disc as MP3 or uncompressed audio files (“rip” is the term that describes recording from a CD to the internal hard drive). duplicate disc - When this mode is selected, you can create an exact copy of an MP3 or Audio Disc from the internal drive or an external changer.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Navigating the MUSIC-RECORD Screen When you select one of the “record” options on the MUSIC RECORD OPTIONS screen, the MUSIC-RECORD Select Guide appears. The navigation of this screen is the same as the Music Guide with the following exceptions: • • • • SKIP BACKWARD - Not used. STOP – cancels the recording process. RECORD – continues the record process. GUIDE, OPTION, & OPENGLOBE have no function.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Rip to Internal HD Recording Option When this mode is selected, you can copy CD Audio tracks to the Internal Hard Disc using the current bit rate selected in the SETUP menu, preferences, music recording preferences. u Press the MUSIC key. v Press the RECORD key. The MUSIC RECORD OPTIONS screen appears. w Use the ARROW keys to highlight the recording option rip to internal hd. x Press the SELECT key. The MUSIC-RECORD Select Guide appears.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Duplicate a Disc Recording Option When this mode is selected, you can create an exact copy of an MP3 or CD disc located in an external changer or the internal CD drive. u v w x Press the MUSIC key on your remote or keyboard. y Use the ARROW keys to highlight a title and use the SELECT key to accept the item. You can select only 1 title for duplication, so if you select another title the currently selected title is unselected.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 MP3 Mix CD Recording Option When this mode is selected, you can create a compilation or mix disc of your favorite MP3 tracks that can be played on most PCs and devices that support MP3s. u v w x Press the MUSIC key. y Use the ARROW keys to highlight a title and use the SELECT key to select one or more tracks for your mix disc. z Press the INFO key to select or deselect all tracks on a highlighted title. { Press the RECORD key to begin the process.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Audio Mix CD Recording Option When this mode is selected, you can create a compilation or mix disc of your favorite CD audio tracks that can be played on most consumer CD players. u v w Press the MUSIC key on your remote or keyboard. Press the RECORD key. The MUSIC RECORD OPTIONS screen appears. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the recording option audio mix CD and press the SELECT key. The MUSIC-RECORD Select Guide appears.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 External to Audio CD Recording Option When this mode is selected, you can record external audio sources (radio, tape, LPs, receiver record outputs) to an Audio CD that can be played on most consumer CD players. Be sure that your particular device’s audio outputs are properly connected to the analog audio input on the back of your FireBall. 2 u v w x Each external recording is saved as a single track.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 y Once you have edited the settings, press the RECORD key to continue the process. z If there is a disc in the front panel CD drive it is ejected, and you are asked to insert a blank disc. Once a valid destination disc is inserted, the selected music is copied to the destination disc. You are notified when the process is completed. 2 FireBall is compliant with legal guidelines for music recording.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 External to MP3 on HD Recording Option When this mode is selected, you can record external audio sources (radio, tape, LPs, receiver record outputs) as MP3 files on the internal hard disc. Be sure that this particular device’s audio outputs are properly connected to the analog audio input on the back of your FireBall. u Press the MUSIC key on your remote or keyboard. v Press the RECORD key. The MUSIC RECORD OPTIONS screen appears.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 y Once you have edited the settings, press the RECORD key to continue the process. This begins the record to the internal hard disc as a single MP3 track. When recording multiple tracks from the same album, ensure that the Artist and Title fields are all the same (case sensitive) and sequentially recorded. This information must be consistent in order to group the tracks into the same title.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Chapter 6 Managing Music To Further Organize Your Music To Create a New Music Playlist To Edit a Music Playlist To Delete a Music Playlist To Change How Music is Played To Delete Digital Music on FireBall To Edit Tracks To Edit Disc Information To Search For Cover Art To Select Cover Art To Access “More...
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Further Organize Your Music You can easily manage your music through FireBall’s MUSIC OPTIONS feature. This set of screens allows you to create and manage Playlists (lists of songs) and Groups, look up and edit music information, and transfer music to portable players. In addition, MUSIC OPTIONS also allows you to adjust play modes. 2 “Button” refers to a graphic item on the display screen.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Create a New Music Playlist A Playlist is a collection of specific songs from your music collection. u v Press the MUSIC key. w SELECT the new playlist button. A screen displays so that you can enter the name for the new playlist. x y After you have entered the new name, press SELECT to continue. z Press the OPTION key. The OPTION panel appears.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Edit a Music Playlist u Press the MUSIC key to show the Music Guide. v Use the ARROW keys to highlight the music playlist you want to edit. w Press the OPTION key. x SELECT the edit playlist button. The EDIT PLAYLIST screen is displayed and allows you to edit the name of the playlist. You do not have to edit the name of the playlist in order to modify its members.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Delete a Music Playlist u Press the MUSIC key to show the Music Guide. v Use the ARROW keys to highlight the music playlist you want to delete. w Press the OPTION key. x At the OPTION panel, SELECT the delete playlist button to remove the currently active playlist. The DELETE PLAYLIST screen displays and shows the contents of the playlist. y Press the RECORD key to delete the playlist and return to the previous Guide or Player view.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Change How Music is Played u v w Press the MUSIC key and then press the OPTION key. At the OPTION panel, SELECT the play mode option button. Select the option of your choice from the available settings: • normal - Start with a selected track and play the entire Title or Playlist to the end. • • repeat track - Keep playing the current track over and over again.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Delete Digital Music on FireBall FireBall uses an internal hard drive to store your digitally recorded music. If you want to delete music from your FireBall, follow these instructions. u Press the MUSIC key to show the Music Guide. v Press the OPTION key. w At the OPTIONS panel, SELECT the delete music option.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Edit Tracks This option allows you to modify the track name for the currently highlighted title. u Press the MUSIC key to show the Music Guide. v Use the ARROW keys to highlight the title which contains the tracks you want to edit. w Press the OPTION key. x At the OPTION panel, SELECT the edit tracks button. The EDIT TRACKS screen displays. y Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight the desired track.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Edit Disc Information This option allows you to edit the music collection’s information such as artist name, title, label name, and year of release. Or, you can have FireBall look up the latest information from Escient's OpenGlobe service. Edit Disc is also the method to identify the current disc and download it's cover art. u Press the MUSIC key on your remote or keyboard. v Press the GUIDE key. The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Search For Cover Art This option allows you to view the current cover art and select an option to look up the cover. u Press the MUSIC key to show the Music Guide. v Use the ARROW keys to highlight the disc you want to obtain the cover for. w Press the OPTION key. x At the OPTION panel, SELECT the edit disc button. The EDIT DISC INFO screen displays. y Use the ARROW keys to move to the search for cover button and press SELECT.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Select Cover Art This option allows you to select a cover for a music title. u Press the MUSIC key to show the Music Guide. v Press the GUIDE key. The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears. w Use the ARROW keys to highlight the disc you want to select a cover for. x Press the OPTION key. y At the OPTION panel, SELECT the edit disc button. The EDIT DISC INFO screen displays. z Use the ARROW keys to move to the select cover button and press SELECT.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Access “More...” Music Options There are two screens of MUSIC OPTIONS. The first screen appears when you press the MUSIC key followed by the OPTION key. 2 “Button” refers to a graphic item on the display screen. “Key” refers to the pushdown mechanisms on your remote or keyboard. The second screen becomes available after SELECTING the “more...” button in the original MUSIC OPTIONS screen.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Create a New Music Group A group is a collection of content that classifies your music titles to make them easier to find. Genre groups such as Jazz, and Country are automatically generated depending upon the current music in your collection. The groups you create can be named whatever you want (i.e., My Favorites, Party Mix, Classics, etc...). u Press the MUSIC key, and then press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the more...
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Edit a Music Group u Press the MUSIC key to show the Music Guide. v Use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight the group you want to edit. w Press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the more... button and press the SELECT key. x At the MORE MUSIC OPTIONS panel, SELECT the edit group button. The EDIT GROUP screen displays which allows you to edit the name of the group.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Delete a Music Group u Press the MUSIC key to show the Music Guide. v Use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight the group you want to delete. w Press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the more... button and press the SELECT key. x At the MORE MUSIC OPTIONS panel, SELECT the delete group button to remove the currently active group. The DELETE GROUP screen displays and shows the contents of the group.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Erase CD-RW u Place the CD-RW you want to erase into FireBall’s front panel CD drive. v Press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the more... button and press the SELECT key. w At the MORE MUSIC OPTIONS panel, SELECT the erase cd-rw button to erase the CD in the FireBall front panel CD drive. x Press the RECORD key to erase the CD-RW. A confirmation message will be displayed before the disc is erased.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Transfer Music to a Portable MP3 Player This option manages the transfer of CD tracks or compressed audio tracks (MP3) from your FireBall to a portable music player. You can also remove contents of the Portable with this process. u Press the MUSIC key to show the Music Guide. v Press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the more... button and press the SELECT key.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 y z { The contents of the Portable Player are accessible through the Portable Player Title at the top of the list. To remove an existing track from the Portable Player, highlight the track and press the SELECT key. An “X” on the right side of the track name indicates that the track will be removed. Press the RECORD key to start the transfer process.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Get Music Info This option is only used to identify unknown titles or titles that never completed their original lookup process. Normally, new titles are identified automatically when they are inserted in the front panel disc or any external changer. When this option is chosen, an information screen displays the number of changers attached, number of discs in your collection, free music slots, and unknown discs.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Chapter 7 - Using iRadio Entering iRadio Mode Reviewing the iRadio Guide Navigating Among iRadio Stations Playing an iRadio Station Changing iRadio Options To Create a New iRadio Group To Edit an iRadio Group To Delete an iRadio Group To Tune Stations To Create a New iRadio Station To Edit an iRadio Station To Delete an iRadio Station Supported iRadio Bitrates 77 PAGE 119
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Entering iRadio Mode u Select the iRADIO key. FireBall displays the Radio Guide view so that you can navigate and select an Internet Radio station to play. Guide Screen Overview Guides contain listings of content that can be selected for listening and assist you in finding and organizing your Internet radio stations.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Navigating Among iRadio Stations Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move from one station to another. Use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to move between the groups in the Filter bar. To change the stations in the guide one page at a time, use the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys. Playing an iRadio Station To play a specific station, press SELECT (or PLAY) when that station is highlighted. The iRadio Player screen is displayed.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Changing iRadio Options Press the OPTION key while in iRadio mode for the iRadio OPTIONS menu to appear. This screen allows you to organize and access content based on stations and groups. iRadio options are organized much like music options. In other words, after you select a specific option, sometimes a second or third screen is provided to refine your request.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Create a New iRadio Group A group is a collection of content that classifies your stations to make them easier to find. Genre groups such as Jazz, and Country are automatically generated depending upon the current iRadio stations in your collection. The groups you create can be named whatever you want (i.e., My Favorites, Stuff, Talk). u Press the iRADIO key on your remote or keyboard, and then press the OPTION key.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Edit an iRadio Group u Press the iRADIO key to show the Radio Guide. v Use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight the group you want to edit. w Press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the edit group button on the displayed panel and press the SELECT key. x The EDIT GROUP screen displays which allows you to edit the name of the group. You do not have to edit the name of the group in order to modify the members of the group.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Delete an iRadio Group u Press the iRADIO key to show the Radio Guide. v Use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight the group you want to delete. w Press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the delete group button on the displayed panel and press the SELECT key. x The DELETE GROUP screen displays and shows the stations in the selected group. y A dialog message displays asking for confirmation before the group is deleted.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Tune Stations Tune Stations is used to clear your current set of Internet Radio Stations and replace them with a new set of stations from the Escient server. Internet Radio stations come and go all the time. Escient keeps track of which ones are still available and makes it easy for your FireBall to have the latest working Internet Radio Stations. u Press the iRADIO key to show the Radio Guide. v Press the OPTION key.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Create a New iRadio Station An iRadio station is an Internet link or “URL” to a radio stream. Creating a new iRadio station means manually entering a link to a known Internet Radio Stream. FireBall can stream WMA V2, V7, and V8 formats, up to 192kbps. u Press the iRADIO key on your remote or keyboard, and then press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the new station button on the displayed panel and press the SELECT key.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Edit an iRadio Station u Press the iRADIO key to show the Radio Guide. v Use the ARROW keys to highlight the station you want to edit. w Press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the edit station button on the displayed panel and press the SELECT key. x The EDIT INTERNET STATION screen displays which allows you to edit the information for the station. y Press the RECORD key to save this station and return to the Guide.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Delete an iRadio Station u Press the iRADIO key to show the Radio Guide. v Use the ARROW keys to highlight the station you want to delete. w Press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the delete station button on the displayed panel and press the SELECT key. x The DELETE RADIO STATION screen displays and shows the station's name. y Press the RECORD key to delete the station.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Supported iRadio Bitrates FireBall supports the following iRadio bitrates and sampling frequencies: WMA-Audio V2, V7 and V8 12Kbps Sampling Frequency 8KHz 8KHz 8KHz 11.025KHz 11.025KHz 16KHz 16KHz 8KHz 16Kbps 16KHz 22.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 16KHz 20Kbps 22Kbps 22.05KHz 32KHz 22.05KHz 32KHz 22.05KHz 32KHz 32Kbps 36kbps 40Kbps 44kbps 44.1KHz 32KHz 32KHz 32 Khz 32KHz 48Kbps 44.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 64Kbps 80Kbps 96Kbps 128Kbps 160Kbps 192Kbps 32 Khz 44.1KHz 44.1KHz 44.1KHz 44.1KHz 48KHz 44.1KHz 48KHz 44.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Chapter 8 Customizing FireBall Two Ways to Customize FireBall To Change User Information To Change Internet Configuration Settings To Change Preferences To Access Changer Management Features To Change Security Settings To Access FireBall Utilities 8 PAGE 133
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Two Ways to Customize FireBall There are two methods of customizing FireBall: through the OPTIONS menu or through the SETUP Menu. The OPTIONS menu is used to customize features which need frequent changing during the normal operation of the system, while the SETUP menu provides access to general user preferences.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Change User Information u Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. v w Select the menu item user information. The menu displays. Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen. user registration - Allows you to input your name, address, phone number to identify you as the user. time zone - Enter your ZIP code here.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 remote administration - Shows the User Name and Password used to access the OpenGlobe services website from your PC. You can use this website to edit your OpenGlobe account information from your personal computer. privacy policy - Displays all of the legal disclaimers and warranty information for this product. back - When you select this item, the screen goes back to the previous screen displayed.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Change Internet Configuration Settings u Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The FireBall SETUP main menu displays. v w Select the menu item internet configuration. The menu displays. Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen. network connections - Specifies the Primary and Secondary TCP/IP Settings.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 primary tcp/ip settings (FireBall) - TCP/IP can be configured Dynamically or Manually. Dial-up connections on FireBall only support dynamic IP configurations. secondary tcp/ip settings (FireBall) - Secondary TCP/IP can be configured Dynamically or Manually. Use the NETWORK CONNECTIONS screen to enable a Secondary network connection”.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Change Preferences u Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. v Select the menu item preferences. The menu displays. w Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen. music recording preferences - Specifies at what Bitrate you want to encode MP3 music. The default is 192k. Selections range from 128k, 160k, 192k, 320k or uncompressed.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Change Audio, Video, and Com Ports Settings u Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. v w Select the menu item audio, video, and com ports. The menu displays. Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen. audio input selection - Specifies which digital audio inputs are used for your CD changers. Both optical and coaxial digital inputs are provided.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 brightness - Use the brightness controls of your TV for optimum viewing. contrast - Use your display’s contrast controls to help reduce video “blooming” while creating a clearer, more readable interface. sharpness - Sets the sharpness or detail control of your TV so that onscreen text is as readable as possible. color bars - Displays the SMPTE color bars. You may use this screen to test the display for color and tint accuracy.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Access Changer Management Features u Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. v w Select the menu item changer management. 2 To cancel any of the “Lookup” items while in progress, press the STOP button. Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Change Security Settings u Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. v w Select the menu item security. The menu displays. Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen. password protection - Allows you to password protect access to the Setup functions. Subsequent access to setup will be password protected.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 If you do not specify a system password, unrestricted access to the Setup Menus will be enabled. If security access is in place, a password will be required to access the Setup Menus the first time you press the SETUP key, after each Power On. You are given the option of enabling password protection by entering a password and then verifying it. If you leave these fields blank, password protection will be disabled.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Access FireBall Utilities u Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. v Select the menu item utilities. The menu displays. (No other use of the system is permitted while one of the utility processes is running.) w Select the menu item you want to access and follow the instructions on the screen. system reset - performs a soft reset of the FireBall.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 disconnect offline FireBalls (FireBall) - This option is used to remove the Music Titles which where loaded from other networked FireBall units. After you perform this option, the Music Guide will be free from any Music Titles which were loaded from the other FireBalls.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Chapter 9 - Touch Screen Overview Escient ETP Touch Screen Interaction Elan VIA! Touch Panel Configuration 9 PAGE 147
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Escient ETP Touch Screen Interaction This section describes how FireBall can be controled from the optional ETP Touch Screen. Contact your Escient Dealer for more information on the ETP Touch Screen. When you initially setup FireBall, you will need to use the remote or wireless keyboard to navigate through the automatic setup program called Quick Start. Once you have gone through this setup, you will be able to calibrate FireBall and use the Touch Screen.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 When an Escient touch screen is detected and powered on or the SETUP option for an external control system’s XY coordinates is set, the touch screen buttons will appear on the Guide screen and the Player screen. Toggles through the 3 available guide button bars: 1. genres filter bar 2. remote control button bar 3. alpha-numeric bar 2 The default bar is the genres filter bar.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Pressing the toggle button again will change the view from the alpha-numeric bar to the remote control button bar.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Pressing the toggle button once will change the view from the styles bar to the alphanumeric bar. This bar lets you enter a letter or number to jump down to the music selection that begins with that letter. Pressing a letter will display the pressed letter in the on screen display area located between the two smoked glass windows at the top of the guide.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Selecting music to play or selecting the player button on the remote control button bar will present the Player screen. The Player screen appears with a toggle button when a touch screen is in use. The transport button bar is displayed when the toggle button is pressed again.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 The remote control button bar is displayed when the toggle button is pressed again.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Elan VIA! Touch Panel Configuration Using FireBall with the Elan VIA! system is quite easy. You can use Elan System Controllers or direct VIA! touch panel connections. FireBall uses a special screen overlay to provide VIA! touch panels with the required control points. You will need to have the latest VIA! Tools. Please contact Elan for more information.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Appendix A Cable Pin-Out Configurations Pin Configurations for RS-232 Cables to CD Changers Pin configurations for RS-232 Cables to Control Systems A PAGE 155
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Pin Configurations for RS-232 Cables to CD Changers 2 FireBall to Kenwood Changer FireBall (DB9-Female) Pin Function 2 RD 3 TD 5 GND Standard RS-232 Nulled Cable. Changer (DB9-Female) Pin Function 3 TD 2 RD 5 GND 2 With future releases of FireBall software, additional CD changers and controllers may be supported.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Pin Configurations for RS-232 Cables to Control Systems FireBall to AMX / Crestron / PHAST FireBall (DB9-Female) Pin Function 2 RD 3 TD 5 GND AMX/Crestron/PHAST (DB9-Female) Pin Function 3 TD 2 RD 5 GND 2 RS-232 cable between FireBall and Control System must be 25 feet or less.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Appendix B FireBall Technical Specs Video CD Functionality Audio Specifications Encoding Performance Power Usage and Power Supply 3rd Party Certifications Telephone Regulations FCC Part 15, Subpart B B PAGE 158
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Video · · · · · · · · · NTSC 10 bit Video DACs Frequency Response: Composite: S-Video: SNR: Crosstalk: Input Impedance: Output Impedance: -2 dB @ 5MHz -2 dB @ 5MHz 50 dB 50 dB 75Ohm 75Ohm CD Drive Functionality CD-ROM read speed: 40x CD-R Write speed: 24x CD-RW Write speed: 10x Cabinet Specifications Width: ~ 17 3/8” Height: ~ 4 5/8” w/ feet; ~ 4’ w/o feet Depth: ~ 11 7/8”; Installed 14 3/8” APPENDIX B - FIREBALL TECHNICAL SPECS PAGE 159
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Audio Specifications · · · · · · · · · · Frequency Response: 2 – 20,000 Hz, ±1 dB THD+N (playback) < -80 dB FS A (< 0.01%) THD+N (record) < -90 dB FS A (<0.0032) A_D-DSP-D-A Dynamic Range: > 96 dB FS A @ 1kHz Channel Separation: >95 dB Full Scale Line Output: >2 Vrms, 50 k ohms Full Scale Line Input: >2.5Vrms S/PDIF Output: 0.4Vpp to 0.6Vpp, <0.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Power Usage and Power Supply · · · · · · Open frame 60 Watt Supply Support for holding Power button for 4 seconds to force reset Full Power Off may be accomplished by removing the power cord from the wall power outlet Discrete Suspend (Sleep) and Resume (Wake up) commands Automatic Restore in the event of Power Loss UL/CUL recognized power supply 3rd Party Certifications FCC: US Part 15, Class B NTSC Video Output: NTSC RS-170A cETL Listing Part 68 Confo
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Telephone Regulations (1) This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules and it’s requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the backpanel of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, provide this information to your telephone company. (2) The registration jack USOC for the equipment is (RJ11C).
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class B Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Appendix C - Minor Troubleshooting Minor Troubleshooting Tips C PAGE 164
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Minor Troubleshooting Tips Following are some easily resolved problems you may encounter during the installation of your FireBall unit. If you are experiencing difficulties that do not appear in the following list, please contact your dealer, check the Escient Website, or contact Escient tech support. No Power FireBall may be plugged into an unswitched AC power receptacle.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Cannot connect to Internet using the dial-up modem • Verify that an active phone line is connected to the line jack on the modem. • Clear voice mail on your phone before attempting to connect, a solid dial tone is needed. • Check to see if the phone system requires a prefix such as a #9. If it does, go to the DIAL-UP SETTINGS screen to add a prefix. • • Verify that your login name and password are correct. Passwords are CASE SENSITIVE.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Remote LED blinks when you press a key, but home entertainment component does not respond • Make sure the Remote is aimed at your home entertainment component and is not farther than 15 feet away. • Check that the correct mode is selected (Press FB for FireBall.) • Replace the batteries in the remote control with two (2) new AA alkaline batteries.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Appendix D External Control Protocol External Control Overview Command / Response Overview Unsolicited Status Events Remote/Keyboard Commands Database Commands Status Commands Control Commands D PAGE 168
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 External Control Overview This appendix describes the external control protocol commands and responses which allow an external control system to navigate the Escient products, get library information to build custom user interfaces, perform transport controls, and receive unsolicited feedback on system status. This information is intended for experienced custom installers and software developers.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 Commands and Responses Overview The external control protocol is standard ASCII based. ESCX is the four letter preamble that is used for all commands. This preamble must be uppercase. The commands provided in this protocol allow an external control system to navigate the Escient products, get library information to build custom user interfaces, perform transport controls, and receive unsolicited feedback on system status.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 All commands will cause one of the following response numbers to be issued. Some commands, such as database commands will also send back additional responses that contain more detailed information.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 Unsolicited Status Events 02 COMMAND GROUP EVENT NUMBER 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 03 02 04 EVENT DESCRIPTION Power status changed. When the system has booted into an off state you will receive a “RDY” status indicating it is ready to be powered on and from then on an “OFF” or an “ON “ status.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 02 02 05 02 06 02 07 02 08 02 09 Event Format: ESCX02040060002aa0003bbbccccdddeeeefffgggghhhiiiijjj aa = the play state 01 = Play, 02 = Stop, 03 = Pause Radio only: 04 = Locating Station, 05 = Buffering data, 06 = Station Not Found bbb = current track number (0 if Radio Mode) cccc = length of artist name ddd = artist name eeee = length of title name fff = title name (station name if Radio Mode [future]) gggg = length of track name hhh = track n
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 tion is highlighted and the selection cursor is moved over it. Various other commands are used to mimic the operation of the remote control. Note that the command response will be “OK” as long as the key code is a valid one, even though the system may ignore the key if the system is in a mode where the key would not normally be processed.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 “_” “*” “#” Ch/Page + Ch/Page Mode Increment – Only works in Player Mode Play – Normal – Only works in Player Mode Play – Repeat Track – Only works in Player Mode Play – Repeat Title – Only works in Player Mode Play – Repeat Group – Only works in Player Mo
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 69 70 71 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 Random ““ BACKSPACE “A” “B” “C” “D” “E” “F” “G” “H” “I” “J” “K” “L” “M” “N” “O” “P” “Q” “R” “S” “T” “U” “V” “W” “X” “Y” “Z” ** This command does not function if the Options screen, OpenGlobe CE-Commerce screen, or Playlist Edit screens are displayed.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 06 – ESCX10060020003aaa0003bbb aaa = X coordinate bbb = Y coordinate 10 – ESCX1010 20 – ESCX1020 21 – ESCX1021 22 – ESCX1022 etc… 51 – ESCX10510010001x x = Playlist number (1 – 6) All the Database commands are available regardless of the power state, except for Command 05, Play which will return an error response if attempted during standby. The groups, styles, and custom genres are grouped into system groups and user groups.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 20 ESCX20010010002xx xx = which list to get groups from, where 01 = System Music Groups 02 = User Music Groups 03 = System Radio Groups 04 = User Radio Groups Reply Format: ESCX20010010004xxxx, Where xxxx = total number of groups in the specified list 20 20 20 20 02 Once the total number of groups is known, you can ask information for a range of groups using the 02 subcommand Get group information ESCX20020030002aa0004bbbb0004cccc aa = which list to
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 20 03 20 20 20 04 Get title (music or movie) or station (radio) information (includes Playlists because they are virtual CD titles) ESCX20030040002aa0004bbbb0004cccc0004dddd aa = which list to get groups from, where 01 = System Music Groups 02 = User Music Groups 03 = System Radio Groups 04 = User Radio Groups bbbb = group number to get titles for cccc = starting title number dddd = ending title number Reply Format: ESCX2003xxxTITLE1TITLE2etc…, Where
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 20 20 05 20 20 06 20 TRACK1 = bbbbzzzzzzz yyyy = length of track name zzzzzzz = track name (length depends on yyyy) TRACK2, etc… have the same format as TRACK1 Play music track/radio station/Playlist ESCX20050040002aa0004bbbb0004cccc0004dddd aa = which database to get groups from, where 01 = System Music Groups 02 = User Music Groups 03 = System Radio Groups 04 = User Radio Groups bbbb = group number cccc = title/station number dddd = track number (i
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 20 20 02 -User Music group name examples are: Blues/Folk Classical Country Dance Easy Listening Family HipHop-Rap Jazz Latin New Age Other Pop R&B/Soul Rock Soundtracks 03 - System iRadio group name examples are: All, NetRadio APPENDIX D- EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL PAGE 181
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 20 20 20 20 07 04 - User iRadio group name examples are: Alternative Classic Rock Classical Country Eclectic Hip Hop Holiday International Jazz New Age Oldies R&B Religious Soft Rock News/Talk Top 40 Rock Other Reply Format: ESCX20060010004xxxx, Where xxxx = group number for the group specified by aaaa Once group number is known, use the 02 subcommand for info.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 20 Status Commands COMMAND SUB GROUP COMMAND 50 01 ESCX20070030002aa0004bbbb0004cccc aa = which list to get groups from, where 01 = System Music Groups 02 = User Music Groups 03 = System Radio Groups 04 = User Radio Groups bbbb = group number to get titles for cccc = which title/station/Playlist you want the number for 0004 is the length of the title/station/Playlist name Reply Format: ESCX2007xxxTITLE1TITLE2etc…, Where xxx = total number of titles/stat
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 50 ESCX5001 50 50 Reply Format: ESCX50010010003xxx, Where xxx = a 3 character string “ON “ if power on “OFF” if power is off (standby mode) Get music play mode ESCX5002 50 50 50 02 03 04 Reply Format: ESCX50020010002xx, Where xx = music play mode, where 01 = normal 02 = repeat track 03 = repeat title 04 = repeat group 05 = random title 06 = random group Get sort order [future implementation] ESCX5003 Reply Format: ‘ESCX50030010002xx, Where xx = g
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 50 ESCX5004 50 50 Reply Format: ‘ESCX5004003aaaabbccccddeeeeff, where aaaa = length of the artist name that is playing bb = artist name – length depends on aaaa cccc = length of the title that is playing dd = music title – length depends on cccc eeee = length of the song that is playing ff = song title – length depends on eeee Get current screen that is displayed in the GUI [future implementation] ESCX5005 05 Reply Format: ‘ESCX50050010002xx, Where x
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M21101-01A1 70 70 70 70 70 ESCX7002 ESCX70020010002xx xx = event level, where 05 = All events except 1-second updates while playing 10 = All level 5 events, plus one-second track playing time updates during music play 03 04 If the short version of the command is used, event level 5 will be used as the default level.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Appendix E FireBall Internet Connections When Does FireBall Connect To Internet? E PAGE 187
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 When Does FireBall Connect To Internet? FireBall is designed to automatically connect and disconnect from the Internet as needed. Dialup modem Internet connections will automatically disconnect 2.5 minutes after a period of network inactivity.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Music Option – Get Music Info: If this Option is selected, FireBall will show an information screen that shows the number of changers attached, number of discs, free music slots, and unknown discs. If you press ‘select’ to continue the Get Music operation, FireBall will automatically connect to the Internet and lookup the unknown discs. A progress screen is displayed during this operation.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 OpenGlobe CE-Commerce: Each time you press the “OG” (OpenGlobe) button on the remote or keyboard, an Internet connection is automatically established with the OpenGlobe service – unless a connection had previously been established. Weekly Updates: FireBall automatically connects to the OpenGlobe servers each week to check for software updates. This connection occurs even if FireBall is in Standby.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Appendix F - Enhanced Entertainment Services Enhanced Entertainment Services using Escient's OpenGlobe Services F PAGE 191
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Enhanced Entertainment Services Using Escient's OpenGlobe Services Escient provides Entertainment Services that are noted under the name of OpenGlobe™. These are provided to you within your FireBall™ to expand your music experience. The OpenGlobe area is an area within your FireBall user interface that provides additional content or information related to the music you have stored on, or are listening to on your FireBall.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 As new services, peripherals, ISPs, applications, and user interface software are developed, FireBall will access the updated software via the Internet connection, and provide you with the most current services and software. (Software is downloaded to your system automatically during regularly scheduled connections so you always have the latest software. You must be “connected” for this to occur.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Appendix G Home Networking What is Home Networking? Setup Diagrams - Single FireBall on a Network Home Networking Multiple FireBalls Setup Diagrams - Multiple FireBalls on a Network G PAGE 194
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 What is Home Networking? A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are cabled together in specific ways so that information can be exchanged and shared with each other. Just as you can connect two computers to share files or use the same connection to the Internet, you can connect FireBall(s) to a home network so that you can share the digital music contained on each unit.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Setup Diagrams - Single FireBall on a Network If you have a single FireBall, attaching a FireBall to your home network is strictly done for the purpose of sharing access to the internet through one connection: a dial up, an HPNA network, or an Ethernet connection. Diagrams for each of these scenarios follows: 2 This manual provides basic setup diagrams for integrating FireBalls into a home network.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 If you currently have a home network (Ethernet or HomePNA), the following pages contain several basic setup diagrams for integrating a FireBall or multiple FireBall(s) into your particular home network scenario. This allows you to share FireBall’s entertainment features while also sharing Internet access through your HomePNA enabled PC.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 FireBall can operate on any standard Ethernet network. Most Ethernet networks are connected together using a device called a “router”, “hub”, or “personal gateway”. If you are planing on using FireBall on an Ethernet network along with other computers or devices, you will need one of these devices. Please contact your Escient dealer or the Escient website for more information.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Home Networking Multiple FireBalls You can connect a total of 5 FireBall(s) together on a home network. This provides a way to achieve multi-zone, multi-user support. Each FireBall can be given a user friendly name such as “Kitchen” or “Dad’s Music” through the SETUP menu. In addition, each user of a particular FireBall has access to the digital music (MP3 files) on the other FireBall(s) on the network.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 • • • • • • • Record music locally and have it be accessible from remote FireBalls. Delete MP3 and WAV files from any local or on-line remote FireBalls. Add music to a Playlist from any local or on-line remote FireBall. Browse and Play MP3s and WAV files from any local or on-line remote FireBall. Remove remote titles from the local Music Guide. Encode music on all FireBalls simultaneously.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Multiple FireBalls can connect to the Internet through a PC. The PC connects to the Internet using it's modem and shares the connection with the FireBalls using the HPNA network. 2 An HPNA connector is built-in on all FireBall models and available on the back panel.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Multiple FireBalls can connect to the Internet through an Ethernet hub/router and a broadband connection such as a Cable Modem, DSL, ISDN, or T1. 2 In order to connect FireBall to an Ethernet home network, you will need a supported USB to Ethernet adapter. Please contact your Escient dealer to obtain an adapter. FireBall E has built-in Ethernet and does not require an adapter.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Multiple FireBalls can connect to the Internet using an HPNA to Ethernet Bridge then connecting through an Ethernet hub/router and a broadband connection such as a Cable Modem, DSL, ISDN, or T1. 2 An HPNA connector is built-in on all FireBall models and available on the back panel.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Appendix H Remote Control Installing Batteries Into Remote Programming the Remote Programming TV/VCR Combo Searching for Your Code Checking the Codes Re-Assigning Device Keys Changing Volume Lock Manufacturer’s IR Codes H PAGE 204
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Installing Batteries Into Remote 1. 2. 3. 4. On the back of the Remote, push the tab and remove the battery cover. Obtain two (2) fully-charged AA alkaline batteries. Match the + and – marks on the batteries to the + and – marks in the battery case, then insert the new batteries. Press the battery cover back into place. The tab should click when the cover is locked. Test the unit by pressing any key on the remote.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 4. 5. If the LED did not blink twice, then repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering the same code again. Aim the Remote at the component and press PWR once. It should turn off. If it does not respond, repeat steps 2-3, trying each code for your brand until you find one that works. If the device does not have a PWR key, press PLAY. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each component you want the Remote to control. Programming TV/VCR Combo 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 a. b. Press TV once. The LED will blink twice. Enter the TV code for your TV/VCR Combo. If correct, the LED will blink twice. If there is no separate TV code listed, you will need to perform the following steps to access volume control: a. Press and hold CODE SET until the LED blinks twice, then release CODE SET. b. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 . The LED will blink twice. c. Press DVD once. The LED will blink twice.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 substitute the appropriate key (i.e., AUX, CBL, DVD, RCV) for the (Auxiliary, VCR, Cable, Satellite, CD, Amplifier, or Tuner) component you are searching for. Checking the Codes If you have set up the Remote using the Searching For Your Code procedure, you may need to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment. For example, to find out which code is operating your TV: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On the Remote, press TV once.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Re-Assigning Device Keys The Remote can be set up to control a second TV or VCR, or any combination of eight home entertainment components. For example, to have the Remote control a TV, a Cable Converter, and two VCRs, you will need to reassign the unused AUX key to operate the second VCR as follows: 1. On the Remote, press and hold CODE SET until the LED blinks twice, then release CODE SET . 2. Enter 9 - 9 - 2. The LED will blink twice. 3.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 To Re-Assign Key Sequence DVD as 2nd TV key: DVD as 2nd CBL key: DVD as 2nd AUX key: DVD as 2nd RCV/TNR key: DVD as AMP key: DVD as CD key: DVD as SAT key: DVD back to DVD/VCR: AUX as 2nd TV key: AUX as 2nd DVD/VCR key: AUX as 2nd CBL key: AUX as 2nd RCV/TNR key: AUX as AMP key: AUX as CD key: AUX as SAT key: AUX back to AUX: Perform CODE SET - 9 - 9 - 2 - TV - DVD CODE SET - 9 - 9 - 2 - CBL - DVD CODE SET - 9 - 9 - 2 - AUX - DVD CODE SET - 9 - 9 - 2 - R
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Changing Volume Lock The Remote is set to control volume of a component through your TV while in the TV, VCR, Cable, or Satellite mode. However, in an Audio mode (i.e. RCV/TNR; AMP, CD), you have separate control of your audio component’s volume. If your TV is not remote controllable, or if you want volume to be controlled by a different component, you can change the Volume Lock setting to control a volume through a non-associated mode (e.g.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 MANUFACTURERʼS IR CODES Setup Codes for TVs: AOC 0030, 0019 Admiral 0093, 0463 Aiko 0092 Akai 0030 Alaron 0179 Ambassador 0177 America Action 0180 Ampro 0751 Anam 0180 Audiovox 0451,0180, 0092, 0623 Baysonic 0180 Belcor 0019 Bell & Howell 0154, 0016 Bradford 0180 Brockwood 0019 Broksonic 0236, 0463 CXC 0180 Candle 0030, 0056 Carnivale 0030 Carver 0054 Celebrity 0000 Cineral 0451, 0092 Citizen 0060, 0030, 0056, 0039, 0092 Concerto 0056 Contec 0180 Craig 018
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Aiwa 0037, 0000 Akai 0041 America Action 0278 American High 0035 Asha 0240 Audiovox 0037 Beaumark 0240 Bell & Howell 0104 Brocksonic 0209 Broksonic 0184, 0121, 0209, 0002 CCE 0072, 0278 Calix 0037 Canon 0035 Carver 0081 Cineral 0278 Citizen 0037, 0278 Colt 0072 Craig 0037, 0047, 0240, 0072, 0271 Curtis Mathes 0060, 0035, 0041, 0162 Cybernex 0240 Daewoo 0045, 0278 Denon 0042 Dynatech 0000 Electrohome 0037 Electrophonic 0037 Emerex 0032 Emerson 0037, 0184, 0
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 0048 (for TV use 0093) Sansui 0000, 0479 Sanyo 0240 Sears 0000, 0037 Sharp 0048 (for TV use 0093) Sony 0032 (for TV use 0000) Symphonic 0000 Zenith 0000 Setup Codes for Cable Coverters: ABC 0003,0008, 0014, 0017, 0007, 0011, 0013 Allegro 0153, 0315 Archer 0153, 0797 Bell & Howell 0014 Century 0153 Citizen 0153, 0315 Comtronics 0040 Contec 0019 Eastern 0002 Emerson 0797 Everquest 0015,0040 Focus 0400 Garrard 0153 Gemini 0015 General Instrument 0476, 0276, 0
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Philips 0503, 0539 Pioneer 0525, 0571 Proscan 0522 RCA 0522 Samsung 0573 Sony 0533 Technics 0490 Theta Digital 0571 Toshiba 0503 Yamaha 0490, 0545 Zenith 0503, 0591 Setup Codes for LD Players: Denon 0059 Mitsubishi 0059 NAD 0059 Pioneer 0059 Sony 0193, 0201 Setup Codes for Cassette Decks: Aiwa 0029, 0197 Carver 0029 Denon 0076 Harman/Kardon 0182, 0029 JVC 0244, 0273 Kenwood 0070 Magnavox 0029 Marantz 0029 Onkyo 0135, 0282 Optimus 0027, 0220 Panasonic 0229
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Appendix I Wireless Keyboard Wireless Keyboad Basics Programming the Keyboard to Control an Escient TuneBase Programming the Keyboard to Control an Escient FireBall Discrete IR key Combinations Blank Keys I PAGE 216
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Wireless Keyboard Basics The Escient wireless keyboard can be used to control FireBall and provides the ability to enter text more easily. It is a standard keyboard with specialized keys for use with FireBall. Since the keys on this device are similar to keys on the remote, please refer to the Remote Overview. The only key that is different between the two devices is the SET key indicated below.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Programming the Keyboard to Control an Escient TuneBase The Escient wireless keyboard can be programmed to control not only the FireBall but also the Escient TuneBase. Follow these instructions carefully, to program the keyboard for the Escient TuneBase. 1) Press and Hold the “SET” button until the red LED flashes twice. 2) Slowly enter “997”. The red LED should flash twice.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Programming the Keyboard to Control an Escient FireBall Follow these instructions carefully, to re-program the keyboard for the Escient FireBall 1) Press and Hold the “SET” button until the red LED flashes twice. 2) Slowly enter “997”. The red LED should flash twice. 3) Press the blue “CH-” key on the left side of the keyboard until the red LED flashes four times. 4) Press the ‘swoop’ button (the one just to the right of the POWER button).
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Discrete IR Key Combinations Special key combinations are provided on the keyboard to supply third party IR control devices with discrete IR codes which can be used to directly navigate the user interface of the FireBall. This section describes those special key combinations.
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Blank Keys Some Escient wireless IR keybaords may not have special “modifier” keys labeled. These keys are used for “Playlist Hot Keys”, “Discrete IR Key Combinations” and other special functions. . Please refer to this picture if your keyboard is missing the text labeling.
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FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Index Symbols 3rd Party Certifications specs 161 A Accessing Music Mode 81 Access “More...
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 B back page on Quick Start setup 59 Back Panel Review 26,27 Batteries remote 205 brightness change 141 Button definition 19,59 C Cable Pin-Out Configurations 155 calibrate touch panel 140 Cautions & Warnings 15,18 CD-RW how to erase 115 CD-RWa difference with CD-RW 88,90,93,97,98 CD Changers connect thru digital connectors 39 connect thru RS-232 37,38 supported 32 Changer Management Features to access 142 changer statistics 142 Change Audi
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Connecting CD Changer(s) Overview 33 Connecting CD Changers Using Digital Connectors 39 Connecting CD Changers Using RS-232 Cables 37,38 Connecting Devices Using IR 39 Connecting FireBall to an S-Video TV or Monitor 29 Connecting FireBall to a Composite TV or Monitor 28 Connecting FireBall to a VGA Projector or Monitor 30 Connecting Sony Changers Using S-Link Cables 34 Connecting to Internet preferred method, broadband 40 Connecting to Internet Using HP
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 dial-up settings Email Digital Music on FireBall Enhanced Entertainment Services Disclaimers Entering Numeric Entry Mode disconnect offline FireBalls 146 Discs Erase CD-RW to change 137 how to delete 106 manual screen images 18 inserting and removing 71 Discs Supported 88 Disc Information to edit 108 Duplicate a Disc Recording Option 93 E EarthLink ISP recommendation 58 Edit an iRadio Group 124,128 Edit a Music Group 113 Edit a Music Play
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 F Favorite Music edit music group 113 groups overview 79 how to play 85 GUIDE remote 49 Guide screen FB SOURCE Filter Bar Details 79 FireBall Internet Connections remote 49 looks on touch screen 149 when does it connect? 187 H to edit 138 Highlight FireBall name FireBall Technical Specs 158 G Getting Started 47 Get Music Info 118 Gracenote 13 Group add new 112 add new music 112 create new iRadio 123 definition 19 delete iRadio 125 delete
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Information contacting Escient 21 Info text area definition 19 Installing Batteries Into Remote 205 Internal Modem connecting to Internet 40 Internet Configuration Settings 137 Internet Connections when does FireBall connect 187 ISPs free-cannot use 25 K Kenwood RS-232 pins 156 Key definition 19,59 Keyboard Basics 217 IR L iRADIO Listening to a Music Title 84 lookup all connecting devices 39 remote 53 iRadio Group create new 123 delet
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Model and Serial Numbers 8 Monitor Music Options how to access “more” 111 how to connect 29 Music Player Screen definition 19 Music Player Screen Overview 82 Music Playlist MP3 MP3 Audio Quality bit rates 89 mp3 mix cd recording mode 90 how to navigate thru remote 83 create 102 delete 104 edit 103 MP3 Mix CD Recording Option 94 Multi-Room Controller music recording preferences 139 Music Title MUSIC Music to a Portable connecting to FireBa
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Networking Multiple FireBall(s) 199 network connections to change 137 New iRadio Group create 123 New Music Group create 112 On power state 46 One Key Access to Favorite Music 85 One Key Access to Random Music 85 OpenGlobe enhanced services 191 remote 50 New Music Playlist OPTION NEXT Options create 102 remote 53 next page on Quick Start setup 59 remote 50 changing for iRadio 122 music 101 not available on front panel 48 NEXT TRACK/FAST
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 phone cable lengths Policy Pin Configurations for RS-232 Cables to CD Changer 156 Pioneer Portable Pipeline Software available from Escient 24 Power States: On, Standby, Off 46 Power Supply remote 51 Power Usage and Power Supply overview 77 Preferences for HPNA 197 RS-232 pins 156 PLAY Player Screen Player screen appears on touch screen 152 Player Screen Overview music 82 Playing an iRadio Station 121 Playing Music 80 Playlist create mu
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Q Quality control in MP3 files 89 quick lookup procedure 142 Quick Start running 58 setup process 57 R Rack shelves available from Escient 24 RANDOM remote 53 random group how music is played 105 Random Music how to play 85 random title how music is played 105 Re-Assigning Device Keys Recording Discs Supported 88 Recording Modes available 87 recording modes 90 Recording Music 86 Recording Option audio mix cd 95 duplicate a disc 93 exte
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 on touch screen 150,153 seen on touch screen 150 Removing Changers 72 Removing Discs 71 what happens 71 REN ringer equivalence number 12 Repair warranty 11 Running Quick Start 58 Run the Autobuild Process 70 S S-Video TV how to connect 29 screen burn-in need for screen saver 15 how music is played 105 screen centering 140 screen saver preferences 139 Searching for Your Code 207 Search For Cover Art 109 secondary tcp/ip settings how music is
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 internet configurations 137 Support not available on front panel 48 remote 49 Supported SETUP Setup Diagrams - Multiple FireBall(s) on a Network 200 Setup Diagrams - Single FireBall on a Network 196 Setup Process 57 sharpness customer service 21 discs 88 portable players 88 T Technical Specs FireBall 158 change 141 Terms and Definitions 19 Terms of Coverage connecting to FireBall 34,35 Text Entry Via the FireBall Remote Control 47,54 time zone
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 edit 107 Trademarks & Service Marks 13 Transfer Music to a Portable 116 TRANSPORT remote 51 transport button bar on touch screen 152 Troubleshooting minor tips 164 Types of Recording Discs Supported 87 Typing Characters with the Remote 54 U Unpack The Equipment hardware install 23,24 update software 145 User Information additional product info 135 change thru setup 135 remote administration 136 time zone 135 user profile 135 user registration 1
FIREBALL INSTALLATION & USER ’S GUIDE - M22001-01A1 Warnings 15 Warranty Information 9 website Escient 21 What is Covered warranty info 9 Wireless Keyboard Basics 217 INDEX PAGE 236
