Escient Camera Accessories M51001 01A1 User Manual
FP-1 USER’S MANUAL  
P/N: M51001-01A1  
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EDITING MUSIC INFORMATION  
Editing Track Names  
Searching for the Original Cover  
Tips for Searching for Covers  
EDITING RADIO INFORMATION  
EDITING PLAYLISTS  
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LISTENING TO MUSIC  
BROWSING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY  
SHOW AND HIDE TRACKS  
PLAYING THE CURRENT TITLE  
SELECTING A DIFFERENT SONG  
CHANGING THE GUIDE VIEW  
View By Artist  
View By Artist-Title  
View By List  
View By Title-Artist  
View By Song-Artist  
View By Cover  
Using the Guide Views  
CHANGING THE CURRENT PLAY MODE  
Jukebox Play Modes  
VIEWING BY GENRE  
USING THE JUKEBOX QUEUE  
Adding Songs and Playing the Jukebox Queue  
Reordering the Jukebox Queue  
Removing a Song from the Jukebox Queue  
Clearing the Entire Jukebox Queue  
Saving the Jukebox Queue  
Exiting Jukebox Mode  
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DELETING PLAYLISTS  
SETTING USER PREFERENCES  
RESYNC YOUR iPOD  
GET COVER ART  
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STATUS  
SELECTING YOUR LANGUAGE  
SETTING THE SCREEN SAVER PREFERENCES  
Activation Idle Time  
Other Modes  
Retail Demo Mode  
SETTING YOUR TIME ZONE  
CUSTOMIZABLE USER INTERFACE  
ENABLING PASSWORD PROTECTION  
ETHERNET SETTINGS  
SERVER SETTINGS  
FIREBALL MUSIC SHARING  
VIDEO FORMAT  
CENTERING THE FIREBALL SCREEN  
ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S BRIGHTNESS  
ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S CONTRAST  
ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S SHARPNESS  
ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S COLOR AND TINT  
LISTENING TO INTERNET RADIO  
BROWSING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS  
PLAYING THE CURRENT STATION  
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MANAGING YOUR MEDIA  
CREATING PLAYLISTS  
ADDING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS  
UPDATING THE INTERNET RADIO STATIONS LIST  
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EXTERNAL CONTROL  
IR REMOTE CONTROL  
DIRECT ACCESS CODES  
BUTTON OVERLAY  
SERIAL COM PORT  
CONTROLLING FIREBALL FROM OTHER DEVICES  
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NETWORK PROBLEMS  
SOFTWARE UPDATE PROBLEMS  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
SPECIFICATIONS  
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Video Specifications  
FIREBALL UTILITIES  
GETTING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FIREBALL  
RESTARTING THE SYSTEM  
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Physical Specifications  
3rd Party Certifcations  
FCC Part 15, Subpart B  
UPDATING THE SOFTWARE  
CONTROLLING FIREBALL FROM A  
GRACENOTE® END-USER  
WEB BROWSER  
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SETTING UP THE FIREBALL WEB SERVER  
USING THE WEB USER INTERFACE  
ID3 TAG SUPPORT  
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NETWORKED AUDIO USING  
FIREBALL MUSIC CLIENTS  
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SERVERS  
CLIENTS  
CONFIGURING A FIREBALL SERVER  
CONFIGURING A FIREBALL CLIENT  
Networking  
Server Selection  
ESCIENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT  
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing a FireBall Media Management system from Escient (a division of D&M Holdings).  
ABOUT THIS MANUAL  
This FireBall User’s Manual is intended to provide the reader with an overview of the main features and benefits of the Escient FireBall Media  
Management Systems. For more information, please refer to the Escient web site (www.escient.com) or contact your Escient dealer.  
RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER  
The serial number for this unit is located at the rear of the device. Please record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever  
you call Escient Tech Support (800.372.4368) regarding this product.  
FireBall Serial Number:  
MANUAL DISCLAIMERS  
At the time of printing, the screen shot images in this manual matched the interface screens. However, since FireBall has the capability of  
downloading software updates and enhancements on a regular basis, the resulting screen updates may no longer match the images in this manual.  
Please check the Escient website for more information about software updates.  
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS  
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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.  
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts are  
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
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To prevent electric shock, do not use a 3 wire to 2 wire adapter plug.  
A three prong grounded outlet is required.  
You are cautioned that any change or modification not expressly approved in this manual or  
approved in writing by an authorized representative of Escient could void your warranty and/  
or your authority to operate this equipment.  
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Prolonged use of any video device which produces a static (non-moving, non-changing) or  
repetitive image on your projector, television or plasma display device can cause “screen  
burn-in”. You are encouraged to leave the FireBall screen-saver turned on and set to the  
lowest possible “time-out” duration. Warning: This device uses the mains plug as the means to  
disconnect the unit, this unit remains powered unless disconnected from the mains source.  
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TRADEMARKS & SERVICE MARKS  
Escient®, the Escient logo, and FireBall® are trademarks of Digital Networks North America.  
FireBall and Physital are trademarks of Escient®.  
Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be  
trademarks of their respective companies.  
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is  
the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more  
information visit www.gracenote.com.  
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2006 Gracenote.  
Gracenote CDDB® Client Software, copyright 2000-2006 Gracenote. This product and service  
may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773,  
#6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending.  
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and  
logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.  
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Includes  
iPod Universal Dock. Compatible with any iPod with dock connector.  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
Terms of Coverage - Each Escient branded media management system sold comes with a standard one (1) year warranty. This warranty provides  
no-charge coverage under normal product usage, for a period of one year from the date of registration and/or purchase (whichever is earlier). This  
warranty program provides the following key features and benefits:  
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Twelve (12) months service, parts and labor.  
Five (5) day turn around time on all standard in-warranty repairs. No charges to the customer other than in-bound shipping charges which are  
determined by the shipping method. All return shipments will be via Standard Ground Transportation (approximately 5 business days).  
Twelve (12) months of regular hour telephone support (9AM to 7PM EST), Monday through Friday.  
24-hour email response from the Escient Support Website.  
Software maintenance updates provided via a broadband or dial-up Internet connections.  
Access to 24-hour music and movie databases and entertainment services providing access to thousands of CD and DVD titles and associated  
information.  
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What is Covered - The goal of this warranty is to cover operational problems that might arise with your product during normal use. This includes  
failure to start, improper operation, or intermittent failures. As part of the warranty, Escient will pay for all labor and materials used in the repair of  
the system. Escient reserves the right to use new or factory refurbished parts in the repair of these in-warranty systems. Escient will also pay for the  
return shipment of the repaired system via standard ground transportation. At Escient’s discretion, the Company will repair or replace any system sent  
in for repair. Upon repair, the product will be new or like-new in condition and will meet all necessary regulatory requirements.  
What is Not Covered - Escient products are sold through Escient approved dealers. A number of items must remain intact in order for Escient to  
verify and validate this warranty. Additionally, there are several conditions which violate Escient’s warranty program. These include:  
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The product was not purchased through an approved Escient Dealer.  
Any product, on which the serial numbers has been defaced, modified or removed physically or electronically will not be covered by an Escient  
warranty.  
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Escient will not cover under warranty damage to the product as a result of accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts  
of God or nature, improper storage, unauthorized modification, or failure to follow instructions.  
Any type of unauthorized repair or modifications made to the system resulting in damage to the product will not be covered under this warranty.  
Damage caused to the product as a result of improper shipping or installation.  
Any problems related to the use of the product which is not a direct problem with the product.  
Damage caused to the product as a result of improper installation to third party peripherals or products, or incorrect connection to peripheral or  
products.  
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Additionally, Escient does not cover the following items under the terms of its warranty programs:  
Installation or removal charges.  
Cost of initial technical adjustments (setup costs).  
Battery replacement.  
Escient’s sole liability for any defective product is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our discretion. Escient shall not be liable  
for damages to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time or data,  
commercial loss or any other damages, whether real, incidental or consequential.  
Escient shall not be liable for damage or loss of data including but not limited to music recorded to storage devices. It is the customer’s responsibility  
to maintain the original media and/or appropriate backup copies within the specific rights of the media’s copyright holder.  
How to Return a Product - Contact your dealer or Escient’s Customer Support group at 800-372-4368.  
Please have the following information ready for your dealer or Escient’s Customer Support technician:  
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Product Serial Number  
Model Number  
Date of Registration or Purchase  
Place of Purchase  
Upon reviewing the request for repair under warranty provisions, Escient’s Technical Support group will issue a Return Material Authorization  
(RMA) number. This number is to be attached to the outside of the shipping carton. Additional instructions will be provided by technical support.  
Please be sure to use original packing carton and internal packing materials to assure proper shipment of the system. Insurance costs are the  
responsibility of the customer. Most shippers only provide standard coverage for $100 in cost so please protect yourself by providing additional  
insurance for the returned product.  
Out of Warranty Repair - Escient provides out of warranty repair service on a cost plus labor basis. Minimum charges will apply. Technical support  
will provide information on this service at the time of the call.  
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ESCIENT PRIVACY POLICY  
Escient is committed to providing you with a product that you enjoy and are confident in using, and are committed to providing services in a private  
and secure environment.  
We recognize and respect each individual user’s privacy and have created this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy.  
We want you to be fully informed about the information that we collect, why we collect it, and with whom we share it.  
It is our hope that, after reading this notice, you will understand our commitment to privacy and be confident that we will use your information  
responsibly. By using the Escient FireBall, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.  
The option to read the Escient Privacy Policy appears on the zip code screen of the Quick Start automatic setup procedure. In addition, you can  
access the statement at any time by pressing the SETUP key and choosing the GENERAL menu, and then selecting the PRIVACY POLICY option..  
CONTACT INFORMATION  
Escient may be contacted by using the following information. Once you have worked with your local Escient dealer, we encourage you to contact us  
if you are in need of any further assistance.  
Escient  
6640 Intech Blvd. Suite 250  
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278  
Phone: 800-372-4368 Press “2” for Sales, or “3” for Support  
Fax: 317-616-6790  
Internet: www.escient.com  
Email: [email protected]  
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7pm EST  
COPYRIGHT  
This manual is copyright ©2006 by D&M Holdings and Escient. All rights reserved.  
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TERMS AND DEFINITIONS  
Following are terms used throughout this manual:  
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Button - refers to a graphic item on the display screen.  
Group - a collection of similar music titles. Standard genre groups are provided and custom groups can be created by the user.  
Highlight - highlighting is used to indicate the user’s selection on screen. When the selection moves up, down, left, or right, the highlight  
moves to the next nearest item. No action is taken (except that more information may be displayed on the screen) until the Select key is  
pressed.  
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Info Text Area - the portion of the guide screen used to display information about the highlighted title.  
Playlist - a collection of one or more music tracks or songs.  
Title - a collection of music tracks commonly referred to as a CD, Album or Playlist.  
Key - refers to one of the buttons on your remote or keyboard.  
MP3 - a compressed digital audio format. MP3 files are smaller than the original CD tracks and sound almost identical.  
FLAC - a lossless compressed digital audio format. FLAC files are smaller than the original CD tracks and are bit for bit duplicates of the  
original.  
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WMA - a digital audio format from Microsoft which stands for Windows Media Audio.  
AAC - is a digital audio format similar to MP3 which stands for Advanced Audio Coding  
Guide - a grid or list of information, used to browse your media library.  
Player - the screen used to display the currently playing media.  
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SETUP  
This manual assumes that you followed the printed “Quick Setup Guide” that came with your FireBall. If you have not properly connected your  
FireBall to your audio/video system, please go back and follow the “Quick Setup Guide” guide before continuing with this User Manual.  
POWER STATES  
After the FireBall unit is plugged in, the Standby LED located next to the power button will flash red until the startup process is complete.  
Please wait. This may take several minutes.  
When the Standby LED is solid RED, the FireBall is now in a standby  
or “sleep” mode. There is no video output when FireBall is in standby  
mode. Press the Power button (on the front panel or on the remote) once  
and the video output is displayed on your TV. The unit is now ON and  
the LED will be solid GREEN.  
To change from the ON mode back to the standby or “sleep” mode,  
press the Power button on the front panel or on the remote once. The  
video output will go blank and the LED will be solid red.  
If power is removed from FireBall for any reason, including a power outage or if the unit is unplugged, FireBall will automatically return to the  
Standby state as soon as power is restored. When FireBall is turned on again, FireBall will return to the same source mode that it was in when power  
was lost.  
To force the FireBall to restart, PRESS and HOLD the Power button on the front of the unit for 4 seconds, and release it when the standby LED  
starts blinking.  
When the Standby LED is RED and FireBall has completed its startup process, press the Power button once to turn on the FireBall.  
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FRONT AND BACK PANEL OVERVIEW  
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2 - POWER ON/OFF  
3 - IR WINDOW  
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2 - DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT  
3 - ANALOG AUDIO OUT RIGHT / LEFT  
4 - VIDEO OUT: COMPOSITE / S-VIDEO  
5 - USB  
6 - RS-232  
7 - IR  
8 - POWER  
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REMOTE OVERVIEW  
CODE SET  
POWER  
Code Set - used to set the universal IR source buttons.  
Power - used to toggle the current source device on and off.  
UNIVERSAL SOURCE SELECT  
TV / Cable / Receiver / DVD - used to configure the remote to control  
other devices.  
FIREBALL SELECT  
FireBall 1 / FireBall 2 / FireBall 3 / FireBall 4 - use FB1 to control  
the FireBall. Use other FB buttons if additional FireBall products are  
installed.  
FP-1 SOURCE MODES SELECT  
Used to select the media source  
ALL / NONE  
Toggle ALL or NONE on Select Guides.  
TRANSPORT CONTROLS  
Rewind / Play / Forward / Record / Stop /  
NAVIGATION & SELECT  
Pause - used to control playback of music.  
Up / Down / Left / Right / Select - used to navigate and  
Also used for text entry and for canceling certain operations.  
select on-screen menus and buttons.  
GUIDE  
VIEW / MENU  
Guide / Player - toggles between Guide and Player screens.  
View / Menu - toggles through various Guide Views (artist, title, cover).  
CONTROL  
Options - displays Options menu.  
INFO  
Info - displays additional music info  
CHANNEL / PAGE CONTROL  
Channel/Page Up/Down - used to page up and down in  
Guide and Player screens.  
VOLUME CONTROL  
Volume Up / Volume Down / Mute - Universal remote can be  
configured to operate volume on TVs and receivers.  
MACRO FUNCTION  
Macro Function - used to directly access various music and radio items  
and controls.  
KEY PAD  
Alpha / Numeric / Enter - used for entering numbers and text.  
Also used for searching in the music and radio guides.  
DISC PLAY FUNCTIONS  
Previous / Next - skip disc functions.  
CONTROL  
Mode - changes music play modes: normal, random, repeat etc.  
Setup - displays Setup menu.  
MUSIC PLAY FUNCTIONS  
Repeat / Random - used to cause the system to play the current  
group/genre in repeat or random playback mode.  
MUSIC JUKEBOX  
Add-Jukebox / Play-Jukebox - used to add the currently highlighted  
music track to the Jukebox playlist and to play the Jukebox playlist.  
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ENTERING TEXT WITH THE 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 wireless keyboard should be used when extended typing is required.  
Entering Numeric Entry Mode  
In fields where FireBall expects only numeric characters to be entered (such as phone number  
fields), an indicator will appear on the screen that displays the letters “123” indicating that only  
numbers can be entered.  
Typing Characters with the Remote  
The remote control based text entry capability is similar to that provided on standard telephones and  
cell phones. Each numeric key has characters associated with it that can be accessed by pressing  
the key one or more times. You have .5 seconds after a key is pressed to enter a second character  
from the same key. If you press the same key within .5 seconds, the second character associated  
with that key replaces the initial character. If you do not press the same key within .5 seconds, the  
text cursor moves to the next location so that the same key can be pressed again to enter a second  
character.  
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.  
The text characters follow the same convention used by a standard telephone – except in the case of  
the “1” and “0” keys which contain additional characters.  
When entering characters at the beginning of a field or characters that follow a space, FireBall  
assumes that upper case characters are preferred. Therefore, characters are entered in the following  
cycle – uppercase, lowercase, and numeric. For example, the first key press enters an uppercase  
letter corresponding to the first letter associated with the key. Pressing the “2” key once displays an  
“A” in the text field, pressing the “2” key twice displays a “B”, pressing it again will  
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display a “C”. The fourth key press displays a lower case “a”, the fifth key press displays a lower case “b”, and the sixth key press displays a lower  
case “c”. Lastly, pressing the “2” key a seventh time displays the number “2”.  
When entering the second character in a text field or the second character following a space, FireBall assumes that lower case is preferred and the  
character entry cycles in the following pattern – lowercase, uppercase, and numeric.  
The following text entry table describes the sequence of characters that appear when specific keys are pressed on the remote:  
Alpha Mode  
1stcharacter or 1st character after a space  
Alpha Mode 2nd character or 2nd  
character after a space  
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ABCabc2  
1. / , ? ‘ : ; &~!  
abcABC2  
DEFdef3  
defDEF3  
GHIghi4  
ghiGHI4  
JKLjkl5  
jklJKL5  
MNOmno6  
PQRSpqrs7  
TUVtuv8  
mnoMNO6  
pqrsPQRS7  
tuvTUV8  
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0@ _ - * # [ ] ( )+=  
wxyzWXYZ9  
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AUDIO / VIDEO OUTPUTS  
FireBall has two audio and video output formats  
and connectors including:  
AUDIO  
• Analog Audio  
• Digital Optical Audio  
Video  
• Component Video  
• S-Video  
All audio and video outputs are active at the same time, so you can use as many as you like without causing signal degradation.  
The Digital Optical output will provide the best possible sound quality for the FireBall, but will require that your audio system has an available  
Digital Optical input. The Analog Audio output is typically for any other system without Digital inputs.  
The S-Video output will provide the best possible video quality for the FireBall User Interface, but will require that your video system has an  
available S-Video input. The composite output is typically used for an a/v distribution system, such as the Xantech AV-61 or the Niles ZR-4630/8630  
distribution systems.  
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RS-232 CONNECTIONS  
The COM port is to be used for connecting a wired touch panel or to interface with a third party control system such as AMX or Crestron.  
Pin outs for the RS-232 input  
Note: You should use the Ethernet control system for controlling FireBall from a third party control system whenever possible. Using the Ethernet control  
system frees up the last COM port for other purposes, allows much longer distances between FireBall and the control system, and provides a much faster  
path for data transfer.  
IR CONNECTIONS  
The direct IR input jack on the back panel of the FireBall is for controlling FireBall from a wired IR distribution system such as a Xantech system.  
This connection must be an IR signal with a 36kHz carrier using an 1/8” mono or stereo connector.  
The IR input jack provides 12V power. This means that you can directly connect a 12V IR receiver (like the Xantech series 291 units) to the FireBall  
using a 1/8” stereo connector. A mono 1/8”direct IR input can be safely used as FireBall will automatically detect the different cable and ground the  
voltage to protect your IR system from damage.  
Pin outs for the Wired IR input  
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ETHERNET CONNECTIONS  
The Ethernet jack on the back panel of the FireBall accepts any standard  
twisted pair CAT5 Ethernet cable. If you are connecting FireBall to a home  
network, you typically connect a standard Ethernet cable from your Ethernet  
router or hub to the FireBall.  
There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5  
is the most reliable and widely compatible, and is highly recommended. It runs  
easily with 10Mbps networks, and is required for 100Mbps networks. You can  
buy Category 5 cabling that is pre-made, or you can cut & crimp your own.  
Category 5 cables can be purchased or crimped as either straight-through or  
crossed. A Category 5 cable has 8 thin, color-coded wires inside that run from  
one end of the cable to the other. Only wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 are used by Ethernet  
networks for communication. Although only four wires are used, if the cable  
has 8 wires, all the wires have to be connected in both jacks.  
Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers to a hub. Crossed  
cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub (there is an exception:  
some hubs have a built-in uplink port that is crossed internally, which allows  
you to uplink hubs together with a straight cable instead).  
In a straight-through cable, wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at one end of the cable are also  
wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end. In a crossed cable, the order of the wires  
change from one end to the other: wire 1 becomes 3, and 2 becomes 6.  
To figure out which wire is wire number 1, hold the cable so that the end of the  
plastic RJ-45 tip (the part that goes into a wall jack first) is facing away from  
you. Flip the clip so that the copper side faces up (the springy clip will now be  
parallel to the floor). When looking down on the coppers, wire 1 will be on the  
far left.  
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CAT5 cabling should not exceed 100 meters. The  
following drawing depicts the typical wiring scheme for  
CAT5.  
For more information about wiring an Ethernet network,  
please refer to the Linksys web site  
(www.linksys.com).  
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REGISTRATION  
Registering your FireBall is accomplished automatically when you go through the Quick Start  
process described in the User’s Manual. Registration includes properly configuring your FireBall  
for Internet access and then connecting to the Escient servers to register your serial number and  
download the latest Internet Radio stations.  
If you have trouble completing the automatic registration process, check your connections, access to your  
Internet service, or select MANUAL to manually configure your nework settings. During this process you  
may use the Ethernet Connection Test to help troubleshoot your network.  
ETHERNET CONNECTION TEST  
1. Check the Ethernet Network Link - The green LED next to the FireBall’s back panel Ethernet jack  
should be on when properly connected to an Ethernet network.  
2. From the Ethernet Connection Quick Start screen, select the “perform test” button. This will start  
the Ethernet Connection test which will test the following network settings:  
a. The ethernet link to your router or hub.  
b. The DHCP addressing if you selected Dynamic IP Addressing.  
c. The connection to your default Gateway (your route to the Internet).  
d. The connection between your router and the Escient server. If any of these tests fail, check  
your ethernet wiring with the proper test equipment, make sure your router is properly  
configured as a DHCP router, and that you can access the internet using the same network  
connection using a PC.  
Note: Check with your ISP or network administrator if you  
need assistance determining whether or not you should  
use DHCP IP addressing. If you are going to use a static  
IP address, it must be in the proper range assigned to your  
subnet. Again, check with your ISP or network administrator  
before using a static IP address.  
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CONNECTING YOUR IPOD  
Follow these steps to connect your iPod to the FP-1:  
1. Insert the appropriate universal iPod adapter into the iPod docking well on the top of the  
FP-1  
2. Insert your iPod into the dock.  
3. The FP-1 will begin to load your iPod’s Music and lookup the cover art using your Internet  
connection.  
Note: Please be patient as the initial lookup may take several minutes, depending on the amount  
of content loaded on your iPod. The FP-1 will remember this data so future docking will not take as  
long.  
ACCESSING MUSIC FROM YOUR PC OR MAC  
Accessing music files from a FireBall-PC is the same as accessing music files from another  
networked FireBall. Follow these steps to connect your FireBall Media Server to a FireBall-PC  
enabled computer.  
1. From your FireBall, select Setup/Network/Remote Server Connection.  
2. You should see the name of your FireBall-PC server in the list of server names.  
3. Select the FireBall-PC server name and select SAVE.  
FireBall’s Music Guide will now contain access to both the local and FireBall-PC media in one  
integrated guide. You can now Browse, Select, and Play any music file regardless of where it’s  
physically located.  
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LISTENING TO MUSIC  
BROWSING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY  
Now that you have gotten your music into your FireBall, it’s time to enjoy  
it! The Music Guide allows you to browse, locate, and play all of your  
music in one easy to use on-screen guide. Press the MUSIC key on the  
remote control to access your music collection.  
The Music Guide displays a scrolling list of all your Music Titles. Using  
the remote control, you can navigate up and down the list. As each Title  
is highlighted, you will notice that the Information Area and Cover Art  
changes to reflect the currently highlighted Title.  
SHOW AND HIDE TRACKS  
If you press the SELECT key on the remote control, you will expand the  
current Title to reveal a list of the Title’s TRACKS.  
Press the SELECT key again (when a Title is highlighted) to collapse the  
current Title and hide the track names.  
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PLAYING THE CURRENT TITLE  
Playing the currently highlighted Title is the same as  
playing a CD in a conventional CD player. Simply  
press the PLAY key on the remote control and it begins  
to play from track 1.  
Note: If you press SELECT with a Track highlighted, you  
will start playback from the selected Track.  
You’ll notice that a new screen appears with a list of the  
songs (or tracks) on the current Title, this is the Music  
Player screen. The Music Player displays the artist  
name, album name, album cover art, and track list for  
the current Title.  
SELECTING A DIFFERENT SONG  
In the Music Player you can navigate up and down the  
track list using the remote control. Highlight a different  
song and press SELECT to play the song.  
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CHANGING THE GUIDE VIEW  
The GUIDE button on the remote control is used to switch between the Music Guide and Music  
Player screens. When you are viewing the Music Player screen, press the GUIDE button to return to  
the Music Guide.  
The Music Guide provides you with several ways to view the contents of your Music Library. One  
of the easiest ways to browse and sort your Music Library is by using the Music “Views”. There are  
four Views that you can switch between using the “MENU/VIEW” key on the remote control:  
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Artist  
Artist - Title  
Title - Artist  
Song  
List  
Cover  
View By Artist  
View By Artist is the default View and displays your Music Library alphabetically from A to Z  
using according to the Artist Name. Expanding the Artist Name displays the albums by that artist.  
Further expanding the albums, displays the songs within each album.  
View By Artist-Title  
View By Artist-Title displays your Music Library alphabetically from A to Z using according to the  
Artist Name then the Album Name.  
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Using the Guide Views  
View By List  
You can select which Music Guide Views  
to cycle through when pressing the VIEW  
button on the remote. This allows you to use  
all of the views or just the ones that you find  
most useful for browsing your music library.  
View By List displays a nine line hierarchical view  
of your music library starting by Genre, then by  
Artist, Album, and finally by songs.  
Select Music Options, then Guide Views  
to display the Guide Views options screen.  
Highlight then select/unselect each view that  
you want to include in the cycle.  
View By Title-Artist  
View By Title will order the list of Titles  
alphabetically from A to Z, according to the Album  
Name then the Artist Name.  
View By Song-Artist  
View By Song will order the list of Titles  
alphabetically from A to Z, according to the Song  
Name.  
View By Cover  
View By Cover displays a graphical grid of album  
cover art, sorted alphabetically from A to Z,  
according to the Artist Name then Album  
Name.  
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CHANGING THE CURRENT PLAY MODE  
The default Play Mode will play the current Title from Track 1 to the last track in order, then stop. If  
you want to change the order of how tracks are played, there are six different Play Modes to choose  
from:  
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Normal - play each track in order in the current Title, then stop.  
Repeat Track - repeat the same track over and over until you press stop.  
Repeat Title - play each track in the current Title in order then repeat the entire disc until you  
press stop.  
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Repeat Group - play each track in each title in the current group and then repeat them until  
you press stop.  
Random Title - randomly select and play a track from within the current title. Continue until  
you press stop or every track in the current title is played.  
Random Group - randomly select and play a track from any title in the current group.  
Continue until you press stop or every track in the current group is played  
To change the current Play Mode, press the MODE key on the remote control. Each press of  
the MODE key will switch to the next Play Mode. Stop pressing the MODE key when you see  
the desired Play Mode appear on the screen. You can also directly select a Play Mode using the  
OPTIONS key and the Play Mode menu item.  
Jukebox Play Modes  
If Jukebox mode is enabled, the available Play Modes will be:  
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Normal - play the jukebox queue in order, then stop  
Repeat - play the jukebox queue in order, over and over without stopping  
Random - randomly select and play a track from the jukebox queue until you press stop or  
every track in the queue has been played.  
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VIEWING BY GENRE  
In addition to the current Guide View, the Music Guide automatically organizes your Music into default “Genres” also called “Groups”. The Group  
Bar displays a horizontal scrolling list of Genres corresponding to the music in your library. Five Genres or Groups are visible at one time. The “All”  
genre is the default, which displays all Titles in your Music Library.  
Using the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys on the remote, you can select a different Genre. Notice that the list of Titles updates to show only Titles in the  
selected Genre.  
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Scroll all the way to the left to return to the All Genre.  
Genre list will scroll to the right to reveal more Genres.  
Refer to the section “Managing Your Media” for instructions on creating your own groups from favorite music titles  
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USING THE JUKEBOX QUEUE  
By default, FireBall plays music from a “playlist” or “disc” based song list, meaning that you  
select an Artist-Title, Title, or Cover and it plays the entire Album you selected (according to the  
current Play Mode). If you select something else, what is currently playing is stopped and the newly  
selected music starts to play.  
Alternatively, the Jukebox Mode allows you to create a list of songs (or a song queue if you will) to  
play while you are listening to something else, similar to the way you would use a traditional coin  
operated jukebox.  
Adding Songs and Playing the Jukebox Queue  
Follow these steps to select and play music using the Jukebox Mode:  
1. Press the MUSIC key on the remote to make sure you are in the Music Source Mode.  
2. Locate and highlight any Genre, Artist, Album, or Song in the Music Guide that you want to  
play in Jukebox mode.  
3. Press the ADD JUKEBOX key on the remote control to add the highlighted item to your  
Jukebox Queue.  
4. Press the PLAY JUKEBOX key on the remote control to display the Music Player screen  
and play your Jukebox Queue.  
5. If you want to add more music to your Jukebox Queue, press the GUIDE key on the remote  
to return to the Music Guide and use the ADD JUKEBOX key to add more music. You will  
notice that music you Add doesn’t play right away as it is added to the end of the Jukebox  
Queue.  
Note: Some FireBall products will have ADD FAVORITES and PLAY FAVORITES keys on the remote  
control instead of Jukebox keys. Use these keys to add and play your Jukebox Queue.  
The Jukebox Queue has a limit of 500 songs so FireBall will automatically balance and adjust the  
contents of the queue as you select items into it. For example, if your Jukebox Queue already has  
500 items, you can still use the ADD JUKEBOX key to add another artist (which may contain  
several albums and dozens of songs) to the queue. FireBall will add tracks from the selected artist  
into the queue while automatically removing other tracks to make room for the new ones.  
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Reordering the Jukebox Queue  
Saving the Jukebox Queue  
Follow these steps to reorder tracks in the Jukebox Queue:  
1. Make sure you are viewing the Music Player screen or press the  
GUIDE button to hide the Guide and display the Player screen.  
2. Highlight the track you want to move.  
Follow these steps to save the Jukebox Queue as a Playlist:  
1. Press the MUSIC key on the remote to make sure you are in the  
Music Source Mode.  
2. Select the Jukebox Menu Item.  
3. Press the LEFT arrow key on the remote to move the highlighted  
track up in the Jukebox Queue or press the RIGHT arrow key to  
move it down.  
3. Select the Save as Playist button.  
4. Follow the same steps for creating and saving a New Playlist.  
A new playlist is created on your FireBall and your Jukebox Queue is  
left intact. This is a way to periodically save the Jukebox Queue for later  
Removing a Song from the Jukebox Queue  
Follow these steps to remove one song at a time in the Jukebox Queue: listening.  
1. Make sure you are viewing the Music Player screen or press the  
GUIDE button to hide the Guide and display the Player screen.  
2. Highlight the track you want to remove.  
Exiting Jukebox Mode  
Follow these steps to exit the Jukebox Mode and return to play mode.  
1. Press the OPTIONS key to display the Music Options Menu.  
2. Select the Jukebox Menu Item.  
3. Press the TOGGLE key (the one with the double spinning arrows  
on it) to remove the highlighted track from the Jukebox Queue.  
3. Highlight and uncheck the Jukebox Mode checkbox.  
4. Select the SAVE button to save your selection. FireBall will now  
play in title/album mode once again.  
Clearing the Entire Jukebox Queue  
Follow these steps to remove all songs from the Jukebox Queue:  
1. Press the MUSIC key on the remote to make sure you are in the  
Music Source Mode.  
Note: You can also exit Jukebox Mode, by highlighting anything in the  
Music Guide and pressing the PLAY key on the remote (instead of PLAY  
JUKEBOX).  
2. Select the Jukebox Menu Item.  
3. Select the Clear Queue button. All songs are cleared from the  
Jukebox Queue.  
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LISTENING TO INTERNET RADIO  
BROWSING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS  
The Radio Guide displays a scrolling list of Internet  
Radio Stations. Using the remote control, you can  
navigate up and down the list. As each Station is  
highlighted, you will notice that the Information  
Area and Cover Art changes to reflect the currently  
highlighted Station.  
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Press the iRADIO key on the remote control to  
display the Radio Guide.  
Press the MUSIC key to return to the Music Guide  
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PLAYING THE CURRENT STATION  
Playing the currently highlighted Radio Station is the  
same as selecting and playing an off air radio station  
on a typical audio receiver. Simply press the SELECT  
key on the remote control and the currently highlighted  
station will be located, buffered, and then played.  
You’ll notice that a new screen appears displaying  
information about the selected station. This is the Radio  
Player screen. The Radio Player displays the station  
name, location, genre, genre cover art, and status about  
the current Internet Radio station stream.  
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connection.  
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Although some stations will work over a Dialup  
Internet Connection, a broadband Internet  
connection is recommended.  
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Due to the dynamic nature of the Internet, you  
may experience periodic audio drop-outs which  
could be due to many factors such as Internet  
access problems, busy networks, etc...  
Internet Radio Stations are not hosted by Escient  
and may not be available at all times. You can  
update your Internet Radio Stations list by running  
Tune Stations. Please refer to the “Managing Your  
Media” section for more information.  
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Cover art, song name, and artist name are  
displayed only if the information is sent by the  
Internet Radio Station broadcaster.  
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MANAGING YOUR MEDIA  
CREATING PLAYLISTS  
FireBall allows you to organize your favorite songs into custom “Playlists”. A Playlist is simply a  
group of songs that you choose from your Music Library. Common uses for Playlists are:  
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Collections of your favorite songs  
Songs that have a similar tempo or feel (mellow mix)  
Custom albums from one or more of your favorite artists  
Party mixes  
Workout mixes  
Follow these steps to create your own custom Playlist:  
1. Press the MUSIC key to make sure you are in the Music source mode.  
2. Press the OPTIONS key to display the Music Options Menu  
3. Select the PLAYLIST/NEW PLAYLIST menu item.  
4. Using the remote control or keyboard, enter a name for your Playlist.  
5. Select the CONTINUE button on screen to advance to the Edit Playlist Select Guide.  
The Edit Playlist Select Guide works just like the Music Guide. Navigate up and down to  
highlight, expand, or collapse music titles.  
6. For each song you want to add to the Playlist, highlight the song name and press the  
SELECT key on the remote. A checkmark appears to the right of each selected song  
indicating that it will be added to the Playlist. Press SELECT again to remove the  
checkmark.  
7. When you have selected all of the songs you want to include in the playlist, press the  
RECORD button on the remote control to save the Playlist.  
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When you are finished creating your Playlist, the Music Guide is displayed highlighting the newly created Playlist.  
You can play any Playlist the same way you play a music title or CD. Just press the PLAY key on the remote control.  
Notice that a Playlist genre is added to the Group Bar. The Playlist genre will always be available as long as you have at least  
one playlist in your Music Library.  
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“This Playlist” in the Group Bar displays which songs are in the current Playlist.  
To Reorder Tracks in “This Playlist” use the REW and FF keys to move the highlighted song up or down in the Playlist.  
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ADDING INTERNET RADIO STATIONS  
FireBall comes preloaded with several high quality streaming Internet Radio Stations from around  
the world, but that may not be enough for you, so FireBall also lets you add your own Internet  
Radio Stations.  
Internet Radio stations must conform to these specifications:  
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Windows Media WMA or MPEG II layer 3 streams.  
Windows Media 9 or earlier.  
To add your own Internet Radio Stations, you will need to obtain the URL or Internet Link to the  
stream using your PC.  
Assuming you have a valid URL for a station, follow these steps to add your own Internet  
Radio Station to the Radio Guide:  
1. Make sure you are in the Radio source mode by pressing the RADIO key on the remote.  
2. Press the OPTIONS key to display the Options Menu  
3. Select the NEW STATION menu item.  
4. Using the remote or keyboard, enter information for the new station including: station  
name, location, URL, the bit rate of the stream, the genre, the stream type (MP3 or WMA),  
and the number of channels (mono or stereo). The default cover art will be set according to  
which genre you select.  
5. Select the SAVE button to save the new station.  
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When you are finished creating your new station, the Radio Guide is displayed highlighting  
the newly created Station.  
You can play the station just like any other Internet Radio station.  
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UPDATING THE INTERNET RADIO STATIONS LIST  
Escient makes every attempt to insure that the preloaded Internet Radio Stations are alive and well,  
but due to the dynamic nature of the Internet and the third parties who actually serve up these radio  
streams, sometimes you will not be able to play a station. The “Tune Stations” feature allows you to  
download a list of the most recent Internet Radio stations from Escient.  
Note: Tune Stations WILL NOT erase any custom stations you may have added, from your Radio  
Guide. It WILL replace the Escient supplied stations with a fresh new list.  
If you want to replace the current Internet Radio Stations with a new list of stations, follow  
these steps:  
1. Make sure you are in the Radio source mode by pressing the RADIO key on the remote.  
2. Press the OPTIONS key to display the Options Menu  
3. Select the TUNE STATIONS menu item.  
4. Read the WARNING screen and select OK to proceed.  
5. FireBall will Connect to the Escient server and download the latest Internet Radio Stations.  
When you are finished Tuning the Stations, the Radio Guide is displayed showing the new Escient  
provided Internet Radio Stations and any user added stations.  
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EDITING MUSIC INFORMATION  
FireBall has access to over 4 million CD titles, but you may still encounter a CD that does not  
return a custom cover or the correct disc information. You can edit the disc information for any  
FireBall hardware server based Music Title using the Edit Disc and Edit Tracks screens. You can  
also Search for Cover art for iPod based Titles.  
Editing Disc Info  
Follow these steps to edit the disc information for the current Music Title:  
1. Highlight the Music Title you want to edit in the Music Guide.  
2. Press the OPTIONS key on the remote control.  
3. Select the EDIT DISC INFO menu item to display the Edit Disc Information screen.  
4. Using the remote control or wireless keyboard, change the artist name, album title, label,  
year of release, or genre.  
5. Select the SAVE button to save your changes and return to the previous screen.  
Selecting the PREVIOUS or NEXT buttons will save any edits you have made to the current disc and  
display the information for the previous or next disc.  
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Editing Track Names  
You can also manually edit the Track/Song names for FireBall hardware server based music titles.  
Follow these steps to edit the track information for the current Music Title:  
1. Highlight the Music Title you want to edit in the Music Guide.  
2. Press the OPTIONS key on the remote control.  
3. Select the EDIT DISC INFO Info menu item to display the Edit Disc Information screen.  
4. Select the EDIT TRACKS button to display the Edit Tracks screen.  
5. Using the remote control or wireless keyboard, change the name of each track.  
6. Press the SELECT button to advance to the next track.  
7. Select the SAVE button to save your changes and return to the previous screen.  
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Searching for the Original Cover  
Occasionally the wrong cover or the default cover will be displayed for a Music Title. You can  
manually search for the original cover art by using the “Search for Cover” feature. This is a  
powerful tool that allows you to search the Escient servers for an exact or partial match using the  
artist name and/or album name.  
Follow these steps to search for a cover:  
1. Highlight the Music Title you want to edit in the Music Guide.  
2. Press the OPTIONS key on the remote control.  
3. Select the EDIT DISC INFO menu item to display the Edit Disc Information screen.  
4. Select the SEARCH FOR COVER button to display the Search for Cover screen.  
5. The current Artist Name and Album Title are entered as the default search strings. You can  
change either one of these to modify the search. Note that editing the Artist Name or Title  
WILL NOT change them in the Music Library. These edits are ONLY used to search for a  
new cover.  
6. Select the SEARCH button to start the search.  
7. The Get Music Info screen will be displayed as FireBall attempts to search for the cover  
using the Artist Name and Title you entered.  
8. When the search is complete, you will return to the Edit Disc Information screen where you  
can verify or edit the results.  
9. Select the SAVE button to save your changes and return to the previous screen.  
Tips for Searching for Covers  
The Escient server uses a fuzzy-match algorithm to locate a matching cover using the Artist Name  
and Title you enter. There are a few tips to try when searching for covers:  
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Remove any punctuation marks from the Artist Name and Title.  
Remove Disc Numbers from the Titles.  
Try different spellings in the Title.  
Try removing part of the Artist Name (if it is more than 2 words).  
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EDITING RADIO INFORMATION  
Similar to editing Music Information, you can also Edit the Radio Information.  
Follow these steps to edit the station information for the currently highlighted Internet Radio  
Station:  
1. Make sure you are in the Radio source mode by pressing the RADIO key on the remote.  
2. Press the OPTIONS key to display the Options Menu  
3. Select the EDIT STATION menu item to display the Edit Station screen.  
4. Using the remote or keyboard, edit the information for the new station including: station  
name, location, URL, the bit rate of the stream, the genre, type of stream (MP3 or WMA),  
and the number of channels (mono or stereo). The cover art will be set according to which  
genre you select.  
5. Select the SAVE button to save the changes.  
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EDITING PLAYLISTS  
You can reorder tracks, change the name, and add or remove tracks from any Playlist you created.  
Follow these steps to edit a Playlist:  
1. Press the MUSIC key to make sure you are in the Music source mode.  
2. Highlight the Playlist Name you want to edit. Note: The Playlist group will list all of your  
Playlists.  
3. Press the OPTIONS key to display the Music Options Menu  
4. Select the Playlists/Edit Playlist menu item.  
5. Using the remote control or keyboard, change the name of your Playlist or select the  
CONTINUE button on screen to keep the current name and advance to the Edit Playlist  
Select Guide.  
6. For each song you want to add to the Playlist, highlight the song name and press the  
SELECT key on the remote. A checkmark appears to the right of each selected song  
indicating that it will be added to the Playlist.  
7. For each song you want to remove from the Playlist, highlight the song name and press  
the SELECT key on the remote. The checkmark to the right of the song will be removed,  
indicating that the song should be removed from the Playlist.  
8. When you have added or removed all of the songs you want to include in the playlist,  
press the RECORD button on the remote control to save the Playlist.  
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If you remove all songs from a Playlist, the Playlist is automatically deleted.  
There is a 1000 song maxium for Playlists  
“This Playlist” in the Group Bar displays which songs are in the current Playlist.  
To Reorder Tracks in “This Playlist” use the REW and FF keys to move the highlighted song  
up or down in the Playlist.  
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DELETING PLAYLISTS  
You may delete entire Playlists from the Music Guide. Follow these steps to permanently  
delete one or more Playlists from the Music Guide:  
1. Press the MUSIC key to make sure you are in the Music source mode.  
2. Press the OPTIONS key to display the Options Menu  
3. Select the PLAYLISTS/DELETE PLAYLISTS menu item to display the Delete Playlists  
screen.  
4. For each Playlist you want to delete, highlight the Playlist and press the SELECT key on  
the remote. A checkmark appears to the right of each selected Playlist indicating that it will  
be deleted. Press the SELECT key again to remove the checkmark.  
5. When you have selected all of the Playlists you want to delete, select the DELETE button  
to permanently remove and delete the checked Playlists.  
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SETTING USER PREFERENCES  
User preferences are available to specify global configuration options and preferred system settings.  
Press the SETUP key on the remote control to display the Setup Menu. Use the navigation keys on  
the remote control (up, down, left, and right) to highlight and select any menu item.  
RESYNC YOUR iPOD  
The FP-1 automatically collects music information from an iPod when it is initially docked. The  
FP-1 then stores this data in its internal memory to save time the next time the same iPod is docked.  
If for any reason the information stored in the FP-1 and the actually music on the iPod are different  
then use the Resync function to manually force the FP-1 to collect the music information from the  
iPod again.  
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GET COVER ART  
The FP-1 automatically downloads and stores cover art for the music titles on the iPod. If for any  
reason the cover art is not downloaded then the Get Cover Art function can be used to manually  
lookup and download all cover art again.  
Note: The Music Options Edit Disc function can be used to lookup cover art for individual music titles.  
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STATUS  
The iPod Status screen provides information for the currently docked iPod including how many  
genres, artists, titles, songs, and playlists are on the iPod.  
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SELECTING YOUR LANGUAGE  
FireBall supports 5 different languages for its on screen menus and text. Follow these steps to set  
the language of your choice:  
Follow these steps to set your preferred language.  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup Menu  
2. Select the GENERAL menu item.  
3. Select the LANGUAGE menu item.  
4. Select the desired language.  
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SETTING THE SCREEN SAVER PREFERENCES  
Screen Savers are provided for each source mode. Screen Savers provide two important functions,  
to prevent a static image from being displayed on the video output device for extended periods of  
time and to provide useful information to the user when activated.  
Follow these steps to set your screen saver preferences:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the GENERAL Menu  
3. Select the SCREEN SAVER Menu  
4. Select your Screen Saver Preferences  
Activation Idle Time  
You can specify the amount of idle time that FireBall will wait before activating the screen saver  
from 1 to 60 minutes.  
Warning: Some televisions and plasma monitors are more susceptible to screen burn-in than others,  
therefore, we recommend using a low activation time (like 1 minute) to reduce the risk of burn-in.  
Other Modes  
Select either the Normal or Product Demo. The Normal mode displays the current title or station  
information while the Product Demonstration mode is intended for retail product demos during idle  
time.  
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Retail Demo Mode  
FireBall has a Retail Demo Mode for use in retail display environments. The Retail Demo Mode  
(RDM) is a special screen saver that is activated during idle time. The RDM continuously displays  
key features and benefits of the FireBall product on the attached TV. Pressing any button on  
the remote will temporarily disable the RDM and allow the user to demo the product. After the  
specified idle time, the RDM will reactivate as the screensaver.  
Follow these steps to enable the Retail Demo Mode in your FireBall display model:  
1. Follow the Quick Start instructions to connect and register your demo FireBall.  
2. When your FireBall is configured and you see the Music Guide, press the SETUP key on  
the remote.  
3. Select the General menu.  
4. Select the Screen Saver menu.  
5. Select the Demo Mode option and the number of minutes to wait before displaying the  
Demo Mode screen saver.  
6. Select the Save button.  
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The RDM will be activated whenever the FireBall is idle for the specified period of time.  
Do not set the idle time too high as the possibility of screen burn is increased with certain  
types of displays, particularly “Plasma” type displays.  
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SETTING YOUR TIME ZONE  
Specify which US time zone your FireBall is located in.  
Follow these steps to set your Time Zone:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the GENERAL Menu  
3. Select the TIME ZONE Menu  
4. Select your Time Zone.  
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CUSTOMIZABLE USER INTERFACE  
In addition to the Escient Classic user interface theme, the FireBall allows you to select a custom  
theme and select your own background images for each Guide, Player, Options, Setup, and Message  
screens. You can import your own background images into the Backgrounds shared directory using  
Windows Networking. Images should be 720x480 and saved in either jpg, gif, or png formats.  
Follow these steps to select a custom background on your FireBall:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote.  
2. Select the General menu.  
3. Select the User Interface Skins menu.  
4. If you selected the Custom, you will see the Custom Backgrounds Select screen.  
4.1. Select the screen you want to set the background for (Music Guide, Music Player,  
Music Option, etc….  
4.2. Scroll down the list and highlight an image. A preview will be displayed to the right of  
the list.  
4.3. Press the Select key on the remote to select the desired image.  
4.4. Repeat steps 4.1 - 4.3 for each screen you want to customize.  
6. Select the Save button when you are done to return to the Setup menu.  
Note: Some backgrounds look better than others.  
In general, backgrounds with darker colors and few  
small details are better.  
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ENABLING PASSWORD PROTECTION  
Optional Password Protection enables you to limit user access to the Setup Menus. This is useful to  
lock out the ability to change the global user settings and preferences.  
Setting a System Password – Follow these steps to setup a new system password:  
1. Using the remote control, enter a 4 to 8 digit code into the password field.  
2. Press the SELECT key to highlight the VERIFY field.  
3. Re-enter the same password for verification.  
4. Press the SELECT key to highlight the SAVE button.  
5. Press SELECT again to save your password and enable Password Protection on the Setup  
Menus.  
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You must exit Setup and re-enter setup to activate the password protection.  
If a user password is specified, you will be prompted for your password whenever you press  
the Setup key on the remote.  
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If the password entered matches the stored password, full access is granted to the user until  
the next power off cycle.  
If the password does not match, the user will be asked 2 more times to enter the correct  
password. If after the third try the password still does not match, the system will not allow the  
user access to the Setup menus.  
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If the user does not specify a System Password, access to the Setup menus will be allowed  
whenever you press the Setup key.  
Removing a System Password – Follow these steps to remove the system password:  
1. Press the SETUP key and enter your existing system password.  
2. Highlight the CLEAR button on screen and press the SELECT key on your remote.  
3. The password and verify fields will be cleared.  
4. Highlight the SAVE button and press SELECT.  
You will now be able to enter Setup without entering a password.  
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ETHERNET SETTINGS  
Ethernet is the preferred networking choice which provides you with the best network performance  
and allows your FireBall to act as a “server” to deliver your music collection throughout your home  
network using the optional FireBall Music Players.  
Ethernet networks require that you configure each device on the network with a valid “address”.  
These addresses are usually configured automatically by your network hardware. If your PC is  
setup using Dynamic or “DHCP” addressing, you should most likely use the same for your FireBall.  
Connect your FireBall to your Ethernet network using the included Ethernet cable and then  
follow these steps to specify your Ethernet settings:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the NETWORK Menu  
3. Select the ETHERNET SETTINGS Menu  
4. Select Dynamic for automatic address configuration or Static if you want to manually enter  
your TCP/IP address information.  
If you select Static TCP/IP addressing, you will need to obtain a valid IP address, subnet mask,  
DNS server, and gateway addresses from your network administrator.  
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SERVER SETTINGS  
Your FireBall can act as a “server” delivering audio to optional FireBall “clients” over the network.  
FireBall’s server also allows you to control it remotely using a web browser on your PC and allows  
Network File Sharing for backup and import features. The FireBall Name allows you to easily  
locate and connect to your FireBall by name.  
Follow these steps to enter a name for your FireBall:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the NETWORK menu.  
3. Select the FIREBALL SERVER SETTINGS menu.  
4. Enter a name for your FireBall using the remote control or wireless keyboard. For example:  
“Living Room” or “Home Theater” might be a name which helps identify which FireBall  
you want to connect to.  
Follow these steps to enter a password to be used when connecting to your FireBall from a  
web browser:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the NETWORK menu.  
3. Select the FIREBALL SERVER SETTINGS menu.  
4. Enter a password to be used from your PC when connecting from your web browser.  
Note: There is no User Name when connecting from a web browser.  
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FIREBALL MUSIC SHARING  
FireBall contains a special music sharing feature that allows the FireBall-PC software and  
other FireBall Music Servers located on the same network to share their music library into two  
independent zones. The Music Guide from FireBall-PC or the second FireBall is merged into the  
Music Guide of the first FireBall to create one seamless Music Guide for browsing and playing  
all of your music. This effectively can increase the capacity of your FireBall by using FireBall-PC  
software on your PC or Mac OR by using one FireBall as the master and another one as a second  
zone or “slave” server.  
You can connect any combination of two FireBall AVX, MX, SE, E2, or DVDM Music Servers that  
have been upgraded to Version 4.0 or later FireBall Features Package.  
Follow these steps to connect your FireBall to another FireBall Music Server:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote.  
2. Select the Network menu.  
3. Select the Remote Server Connection menu.  
4. Select one of the available FireBall servers from the server list.  
5. Select the Save button to save your selection.  
When you return to the Music Guide you will have access to all your music from both FireBalls  
merged into one Music Guide. The “Location” field in the Music Guide will show you where each  
music title is located.  
Repeat the above steps using the other FireBall to access the first FireBall’s music from the second  
FireBall. You can also select a FireBall-PC “virtual” FireBall if your PC is running the “FireBall-  
PC” software to integrate and stream more music from your PC/Mac for unlimited storage capacity!  
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VIDEO FORMAT  
Allows you to select 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios on your TV screen.  
Follow these steps to center the FireBall screen:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the VIDEO menu.  
3. Select the VIDEO FORMAT menu.  
4. Using the Up and Down keys on the remote, select your desired aspect ratio.  
5. Press the SELECT key on the remote to highlight the SAVE button.  
6. Press SELECT again to save the current desired format.  
4:3 User Interface  
16:9 User Interface  
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CENTERING THE FIREBALL SCREEN  
Allows you to center the FireBall user interface horizontally on your TV screen.  
Follow these steps to center the FireBall screen:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the VIDEO menu.  
3. Select the SCREEN CENTERING menu.  
4. Using the Left and Right keys on the remote, adjust the screen so that it appears  
horizontally centered on your TV.  
5. Press the SELECT key on the remote to highlight the SAVE button.  
6. Press SELECT again to save the current position.  
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ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S BRIGHTNESS  
Follow these steps to adjust the brightness on your TV:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the VIDEO menu.  
3. Select the BRIGHTNESS menu.  
4. Turn your TV’s brightness control all the way up then lower it to the point where the  
vertical black bar on the left just disappears. This will get your brightness control as close  
to the proper setting as possible without the use of special software and hardware.  
5. Press SELECT to return to the previous menu.  
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ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S CONTRAST  
The Contrast or Picture Adjustment control allows you to optimize the contrast (which is sometimes  
called Picture) of their TV, using the TV’s Contrast or Picture controls. This setting helps reduce  
video “blooming” and create a clearer, more readable user interface.  
Follow these steps to adjust the contrast on your TV:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the VIDEO menu.  
3. Select the CONTRAST menu.  
4. Turn your TV’s Contrast or Picture control all the way up, then lower it to the point where  
the vertical line appears straight and does not bend. It may not be possible to make it  
completely straight on some TV sets. This will get your Contrast control as close to the  
proper setting as possible without the use of special software and hardware.  
5. Press SELECT to return to the previous menu  
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ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S SHARPNESS  
The Sharpness adjustment allows you to set the Sharpness or Detail control of the TV so that  
onscreen text is as readable as possible. Proper adjustment of the Sharpness control (sometimes  
called the Detail control) on your TV, allows you to see video and on screen menus more accurately.  
Follow these steps to adjust the sharpness on your TV:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the VIDEO menu.  
3. Select the SHARPNESS menu.  
4. Turn your TV’s Sharpness or Detail control up and down until the text on the screen is as  
readable as possible. Be sure to adjust your Brightness and Contrast before adjusting the  
Sharpness control. This will get your Sharpness control as close to the proper setting as  
possible without the use of special software and hardware.  
5. Press SELECT to return to the previous menu  
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ADJUSTING YOUR TV’S COLOR AND TINT  
Color Bars are used to test the TV monitor’s ability to reproduce the proper color values.  
Follow these steps to adjust the Color and Tint on your TV:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the VIDEO menu.  
3. Select the COLOR BARS menu.  
4. Turn your TV’s Color and Tint controls up and down until the color bars are at the point  
where they are not appearing to bleed together and the colors do not appear to be too  
bright. This will get your Color and Tint controls as close as possible without the use of  
special software and hardware.  
5. Press SELECT to return to the previous menu  
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EXTERNAL CONTROL  
IR REMOTE CONTROL  
FireBall is preset from the factory to operate from the FB1 source button, however, the FireBall  
can be configured to use any one of the four source buttons using the on screen Setup menus. This  
is useful when there are multiple FireBalls installed at the same location, so all FireBalls don’t  
respond to the same IR commands. Use the following steps to change which source button (FB1,  
FB2, FB3, or FB4) each FireBall will listen for commands from:  
Follow these steps to configure your FireBall to be controlled by any of the four IR code  
banks:  
1. Press the Setup key on the remote to display the FireBall setup menu.  
2. Select the External Control menu item.  
3. Select the IR Remote Control menu item.  
4. Select which source button to use to control this FireBall.  
5. Press the new source button on your remote to reconfigure the remote and confirm the  
change by selecting the OK button on screen.  
Repeat these steps for each FireBall in your system, selecting a different FB button for each.  
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DIRECT ACCESS CODES  
Direct Access Codes are used in conjunction with the MACRO key on the remote control to provide  
an IR code sequence to access just about any media in your FireBall server. This is useful for  
programming third-party external control systems and programmable IR remote controls such as the  
Marantz RC9500.  
The Direct Access Codes are available for all music and movie titles, playlists, groups, and radio  
stations.  
Follow these steps to view the direct IR codes for your FireBall content:  
1. Press the Setup key on the remote to display the FireBall setup menu.  
2. Select the External Control menu item.  
3. Select the Direct Access Codes menu item.  
4. Select which codes you want to view:  
a. Music Titles  
b. Music Discs  
Note: You can make a printout of this information by  
c. Music Playlists  
using the FireBall Web Server Interface. Connect  
d. Music Groups  
to your FireBall’s IP address and look under Setup/  
e. Radio Stations  
Direct Access Codes.  
f. Movie Discs  
g. Movie Groups  
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The following table is used to determine the button sequence for direct access code sequences from the Escient IR remote and IR keyboard.  
Direct Media Access IR Remote Definitions  
Function  
Multi-Key Combinations  
Direct Play Mode  
Direct Disc  
Macro, 1, [play mode number], Enter  
Macro, 2, [changer number], Macro, [disc number], Enter  
Macro, 3, [artist-title access number], Enter  
Macro, 4, [group access number], Enter  
Macro, 6, [movie title access number], Enter  
Macro, 7, [playlist access number], Enter  
Macro, 8, [track number], Enter  
Direct Artist-Title  
Direct Group  
Direct Movie Title  
Direct Playlist  
Direct Track  
Direct iRadio Station  
Macro, 9, [iRadio access number], Enter  
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The following table is used to determine the button sequence for direct access code sequences from the Escient IR remote and IR keyboard.  
Direct Media Access IR Remote Definitions  
Function  
Multi-Key Combinations  
Direct Play Mode  
Direct Artist-Title  
Direct Movie Title  
Direct iRadio Station  
Direct Disc  
Macro, M, [play mode number], Enter  
Macro, A, [artist-title access number], Enter  
Macro, V, [movie title access number], Enter  
Macro, R, [iRadio access number], Enter  
Macro, C, [changer number], D, [disc number], Enter  
Macro, T, [track number], Enter  
Direct Track  
Direct Playlist  
Direct Group  
Macro, P, [playlist access number], Enter  
Macro, G, [group access number], Enter  
Example 1: Use the keyboard to play disc 14 in changer 1.  
Example 4: Use the remote to play playlist number 5.  
Press: MACRO, C, 1, D, 1, 4, ENTER  
Press: MACRO, 7, 5, ENTER  
Example 2: Use the keyboard to play playlist number 5  
Example 5: Use the remote to play the movie number 123.  
Press: MACRO, P, 5, ENTER  
Press: MACRO, 6, 1, 2, 3, ENTER  
Example 3: Use the remote to play disc 14 in changer 1.  
Press: MACRO, 2, 1, MACRO, 1, 4, ENTER  
Note: If you do a lot of editing to your music and movie collection, these  
numbers may change. If you experience trouble with the Macro key feature,  
please check that the direct IR numbers are still correct under SETUP.  
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BUTTON OVERLAY  
The Button Overlay feature places button controls onto the FireBall user interface for use with  
third-party touch panels.  
You may choose to manually enable or disable the Third Party Overlay or Escient Touch Panel  
overlays. There are two types of overlays, the Button Frame and the Toggle Bar. The Button Frame  
is useful for panels that are capable of displaying video in the overscan area. The Toggle Bar is  
useful for panels that can not display video in the overscan area. The Toggle Bar should be used for  
most Third Party touch panel systems.  
Button Frame Interface  
Toggle Bar Interface  
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SERIAL COM PORT  
The Serial Control COM Port setting is used for two-way external control communications with a  
third party control system.  
If the COM port is not available, you must use the Ethernet based external control for two-way  
external control communications with a third party control system.  
Follow these steps to select which serial port to use for external control:  
1. Press the Setup key on the remote to display the FireBall setup menu.  
2. Select the External Control menu item.  
3. Select the Serial Control COM Port menu item.  
4. Select which serial port to use for external control.  
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CONTROLLING FIREBALL FROM OTHER DEVICES  
FireBall provides the user and custom A/V installer with many options for control and integration into any home theater or home automation system  
using direct IR codes, two-way RS-232 serial control, two-way Ethernet control, and wireless web pad control.  
FireBall has built-in support for the following companies’ control products:  
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AMX  
• Net Streams  
• Opus  
Crestron  
Elan Via  
• Phillips Pronto  
• RTI  
Home Theater Master  
Lexicon  
• Sonance  
• Xantech  
Marantz  
Please check the Escient web site or contact your Escient dealer for more information about integrating FireBall into your existing or new home  
theater or home automation system.  
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FIREBALL UTILITIES  
GETTING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FIREBALL  
Information about your FireBall hardware and software is available under the Utilities menu. This  
information is useful for troubleshooting any problems you may encounter with your network  
connection or verifying the current software versions.  
Follow these steps to view the FireBall system information:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the UTILITIES menu.  
3. Select the SYSTEM INFORMATION menu.  
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RESTARTING THE SYSTEM  
There are two ways of manually performing a full restart or reboot of the FireBall system, one using  
the front panel power button and the other using the Restart System menu.  
Follow these steps to restart the system using the front panel Power Button:  
1. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.  
2. When the LED on the front panel begins to flash, release the power button.  
3. When the LED on the front panel glows solid RED (standby mode), FireBall is ready to use.  
4. Press and release the Power button to turn on FireBall.  
Follow these steps to restart the system using Utilities menu:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the UTILITIES menu.  
3. Select the RESTART SYSTEM menu.  
4. Confirm that you want to restart the system and select the RESTART button.  
5. When the LED on the front panel glows solid RED (standby mode), FireBall is ready to use.  
6. Press and release the Power button to turn on FireBall.  
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UPDATING THE SOFTWARE  
FireBall will automatically check the Escient server once a week for any FireBall software updates,  
and automatically install them. You can also manually check for a software update.  
Follow these steps to manually update the software:  
1. Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.  
2. Select the UTILITIES menu.  
3. Select the UPDATE SOFTWARE menu.  
4. Select the Check for Update button.  
5. Confirm that you want to update the current software.  
6. FireBall will connect to Escient and compare the current software version with the latest  
release. If a newer version of the FireBall software is available, it will be downloaded and  
installed.  
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CONTROLLING FIREBALL FROM A WEB BROWSER  
FireBall contains a built-in web server which means you can connect to your FireBall  
and remotely control it using a standard web browser from a PC, Mac, or PDA over  
your home network.  
SETTING UP THE FIREBALL WEB SERVER  
Your FireBall acts as a web server on your network allowing you to connect and  
control the FireBall using your PC or Mac computer. This web server is automatically  
configured and started each time the FireBall is plugged in. You connect to the server  
from your PC or Mac using Internet Explorer or Safari (Mac OSX) using TCP/IP  
addressing over your home network. You can use a wireless or wired Ethernet  
network, as long as you have a DHCP router or if you have assigned static IP  
addresses. Please contact your Escient dealer if you need assistance with setup a home  
network.  
Fixed 800x600 Web  
The FireBall Server Name entered on the Server Settings Menu in the SETUP/  
NETWORK menus is used for the web address to access the FireBall web interface.  
To access the FireBall web server simply open the web browser on your PC or Mac  
and enter the FireBall name in the address bar. To access the PDA web interface enter  
the FireBall name followed by /pda in the address bar. For example, MyFireBall/pda.  
Interface  
USING THE WEB USER INTERFACE  
Using the Web User Interface displayed in your Web Browser, you can control  
almost every aspect of your FireBall. The Web User Interface is setup very similarly  
to FireBall’s own TV user interface allowing access to each source (Music, Movies,  
Radio) as well as all major features such as Setup, Guide/Player, Options and Edit  
Screens.  
Use your keyboard and mouse to navigate the web interface instead of the IR remote  
control. Access to all of the major functions is provided by the buttons along the left  
and right side of the web interface. These buttons duplicate those found on the remote  
control.  
Resizable PDA Web  
Interface  
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ID3 TAG SUPPORT  
All MP3, AAC, and FLAC files should have the proper ID3 tags in each file in order for FireBall to properly add each music file to its internal  
Library.  
The following ID3 tag formats are supported by FireBall:  
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ID3v1.0  
ID3v1.1  
ID3v2.2.0  
ID3v2.3.0  
Use an ID3 Tag Editor (such as iTunes) to change the ID3 tags to a supported format before importing into FireBall. If your audio files originated  
from your FireBall, they already have the proper ID tags.  
Cover art will be imported into FireBall as long as the cover image is properly embedded into the ID3 tag. Again, use an ID3 Tag Editor on your  
computer to add cover art images to each audio file prior to importing. Playlists should also be imported directly to the “Import” directory.  
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NETWORKED AUDIO USING FIREBALL MUSIC CLIENTS  
SERVERS  
A FireBall Server is a Fireball media management system that is capable of “serving” media to other FireBalls over a network. The FireBall is a  
considered a “server” product. Also, FireBall-PC turns your PC or Mac into a FireBall Server for other FireBall “clients”.  
CLIENTS  
A FireBall Client is a FireBall that can play media from a FireBall Server over a network. Currently there are several different FireBall products that  
can play media from FireBall servers:  
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FireBall FP-1  
FireBall ZP-1  
FireBall MP-150  
FireBall MP-200  
FireBall DVDM-100  
Client-Server networking is limited to the same local subnet. You can not stream over the Internet unless you have a VPN setup between the  
two FireBalls.  
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Only MP3, AAC, and FLAC audio files can be streamed to clients. You can’t stream CDs from the internal drive or from external changers.  
Playlists that contain only MP3/AAC/FLAC files will be available on the clients.  
Playlists that contain MP3/AAC/FLAC files and non-streamable tracks will NOT appear on the clients.  
You may have an unlimited number of clients on the network, but you can only stream to 4 clients simultaneously.  
Movies can not be streamed.  
Internet Radio can not be streamed (but it is available on most stand-alone products).  
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CONFIGURING A FIREBALL SERVER  
Every FireBall capable of server functions is automatically enabled to serve MP3, AAC, and FLAC audio whenever it is plugged in and properly  
configured for your network.  
It is recommended that you give each of your FireBall servers a unique name that describes its location using the SERVER SETTINGS screen which  
can be accessed from Setup/Network /Server Settings. Names like “LivingRoom”, “HomeTheater”, “MyMusicServer” are all good examples.  
Note: Do not use spaces in the FireBall Server Name.  
Optionally, you can assign a password for web access to the FireBall. This password is independent from the Parental Controls password and is used  
to limit access to FireBall’s web server from any standard web browser on your network. If a password is entered here, the user will be asked to enter  
it when connecting to the FireBall from their PC. This password is provided to protect access to your FireBall through the standard HTTP port 80 on  
your subnet.  
CONFIGURING A FIREBALL CLIENT  
Networking  
Each FireBall client must be on the same network as the server. This document will assume that you have properly connected your FireBall client to  
the same network as your FireBall server. Please refer to the HomeNetworkingPrimer support document on the Escient web site for more information  
about home networking.  
Server Selection  
FireBall clients will automatically select the first server it sees on the network and connect to it upon startup.  
If you have more than one server on your network, you can manually select a different server using the Server Connection screen which can be  
accessed from Setup/Internet Configuration/Server Connection.  
The Server Connection screen displays a list of FireBall Servers found on your network by their default or user defined “FireBall Name”.  
Once you select a server and save your selection, press MUSIC to view the Music Guide on the client. In a few moments, the Music Guide will  
display the contents of the FireBall server. You can then select and play anything from the Music Guide just as you would from a single FireBall.  
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ESCIENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT  
Contact your dealer or Escient’s Customer Support group.  
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7pm EST  
Phone: 800-372-4368 Press “2” for Sales, or “3” for Support  
Fax: 317-616-6790  
Internet: www.escient.com  
Email: [email protected]  
Please have the following information ready for the Escient Customer Support technician:  
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Product Serial Number  
Model Number  
Date of Registration or Purchase  
Place of Purchase  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
NETWORK PROBLEMS  
If you experience problems registering a FireBall or connecting to the Internet to lookup disc information, try these possible fixes before calling  
Escient Tech Support:  
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Make sure that your FireBall is properly connected to your home network and that all cables are in working order.  
FireBall communicates using TCP/IP and UDP over Ethernet networks using ports 80, 443, and 1755. If you have a router installed on your  
network, make sure that these ports are open for TCP and UDP.  
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If Dynamic TCP/IP addressing fails, check your router to make sure that it is configured to assign dynamic IP addresses via DHCP and try  
rebooting your router.  
If DHCP addressing still isn’t working, try using static IP addresses. The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved the  
following three blocks of the IP address space for private networks: 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255, 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255, and 192.168.0.0 -  
192.168.255.255. Note that the first block is nothing but a single class A network number, while the second block is a set of 16 contiguous class  
B network numbers, and the third block is a set of 255 contiguous class C network numbers. The complete RFC 1918 can be found via FTP on  
http://nic.ddn.mil  
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Crestron, AMX, or other third party controllers capable of controlling the FireBall over Ethernet use port 251. Make sure your router has port  
251 open if you plan on using two-way control over Ethernet.  
SOFTWARE UPDATE PROBLEMS  
Manual Software Update Checks  
Software Updates are automatically checked once a week starting on the day of the week your FireBall was first registered. You can manually check  
for a software update by accessing the Software Update menu found under the Setup/Utilities Menu.  
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3rd Party Certifcations  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
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FCC: US Part 15, Class B  
NTSC Video Output: NTSC RS-170A  
cETL Listing  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check the  
Escient web site for any changes to the specifications.  
Conforms to: UL STD 6500-2000  
Certified to:  
CE  
CAN/CSA STD E60065-00  
Video Specifications  
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NTSC  
10 bit Video DACs  
Frequency Response:  
Composite: -2 dB @ 5MHz  
S-Video: -2 dB @ 5MHz  
SNR: 50 dB  
Crosstalk: 50 dB  
Input Impedance: 75Ohm  
Output Impedance: 75Ohm  
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
Audio Specifications  
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Frequency Response: 2 – 20,000 Hz, ±1 dB  
THD+N (playback) < -80 dB FS A (< 0.01%)  
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  
S/PDIF Output: 0.4Vpp to 0.6Vpp, <0.05Vdc (75ohm terminated)  
Power Requirements: AC 90-132 VAC, 50-60 Hz  
Power Consumption: < 60 watts  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Physical Specifications  
Width: ~ 17 3/8”  
Height: ~ 4 5/8” w/ feet; ~ 4” w/o feet  
Depth: ~ 11 7/8”; Installed 14 3/8”  
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.  
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance  
with the Class B FCC limits.  
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GRACENOTE® END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT  
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE  
TERMS BELOW.  
This product contains technology and data from Gracenote of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The technology from Gracenote (the “Gracenote  
Embedded Software”) enables this product to do disc identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title  
information (“Gracenote Data”), which is included on the Gracenote Database (the “Gracenote Database”).  
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Database, and Embedded Software for your own personal non-commercial use only.  
You agree that you will access Gracenote Data only by means of the standard end user functions and features of this product. You agree not to  
assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Embedded Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT  
GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE DATABASE, OR GRACENOTE COMPONENT, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.  
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Database, and Embedded Software will terminate if you violate  
these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Database, and Gracenote  
Embedded Software. Gracenote reserves all rights in the Gracenote Data, Gracenote Database, and Gracenote Embedded Software, including all  
ownership rights. You agree that Gracenote may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name.  
The Embedded Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express  
or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data or to change data categories in any Data  
updates and for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Embedded Software is error-free or that functioning of the  
Embedded Software will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with any new enhanced or additional data types or categories  
that Gracenote may choose to provide in the future.  
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES  
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT  
WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE COMPONENT OR ANY GRACENOTE  
SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST  
PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES.  
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