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Changing Vision’s Settings
To specify what to do when you insert a DVD
To specify what to do when you insert a CD
To specify the format for storing music imported using the
front panel drive
To change the language for the on-screen menus
To adjust the screen saver settings
To adjust the now playing auto return time-out
To set the time zone
To adjust the TV resolution
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To Edit Information for a Movie
To Edit Information for Music
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To automatically identify information about all unknown DVDs 29
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(text and cover)
To automatically identify information about all unknown CDs
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To automatically lookup information about a DVD
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To automatically lookup information about a CD (text and cover) 29
To manually search for information about a Movie
To Set the Digital Audio Outputs for Movies and DVD Playback
To change the Ethernet network settings
To test the network settings
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To manually search for a CD cover
To manually select an imported DVD cover
To manually select an imported CD cover
To change the server name
To show or hide Rhapsody in the main menu
To manage Rhapsody account information
To connect to another Escient server
To configure network storage locations
To check for connected external disc changers
To get information about external disc changers and their slots 27
To enable parental controls
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To set the movie rating level for parental controls
To configure the USB to serial port adapters
To configure the remote control
To view information about your Vision
To view information about the content on your Vision
To delete movies and music from your Vision
To delete photos from your Vision
To restart your Vision
To shutdown or power off your Vision
To manually check for software updates using your Internet
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Tips and Troubleshooting
Pre-Installation
Region Coding
Video Outputs
Concurrent Operations
VS Server Limits
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Analog Video
Digital Video
Audio Specifications
Physical Specifications
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VX Server Limits
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Determining your Vision’s IP Address
Controlling Vision from Your Computer
Connecting to Vision’s Network Shares
Sharing Vision’s Music with FireBall Media Servers
Supported File Types
Sharing FireBall Music with your Vision Media Server 33
Accessing your iPod Music with a Vision Media Server 33
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Movies Q&A
Music Q&A
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Photo Related Q&A
Networking Q&A
Technical Q&A
Service and Support
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Finding your Vision serial number
Contacting Escient Technical Support
Important Care and Cleaning Information
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Third Party End User License
Using Connectors and Ports
Keeping Vision Within Acceptable Temperatures
Keeping the Outside of Vision Clean
Agreements
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Gracenote® End User License Agreement
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Macrovision U.S. Patent Information
U.S. Patent Nos.
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Rhapsody delivers millions of songs to your Escient Vision
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Welcome
Congratulations and thank you...
...for purchasing the Escient Vision Media Server or
Player! This user’s guide describes the features and proper
use of the Vision VS and VC Series products. At the time
of printing, the screen shot images in this user’s guide
matched the product’s user interface screens. However,
since Vision has the capability of downloading software
updates and enhancements, the resulting screen updates
may no longer match the images in this user’s guide.
Please check the Escient web site for more information
about software updates.
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Warnings and Precautions
• CAUTION - Danger of explosion if the battery in the IR remote is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
• 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 pro-
duce heat.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• To prevent electric shock, do not use a 3 wire to 2 wire adapter plug.
• A three prong grounded outlet is required.
• You are cautioned that any change or modification not expressly approved in this manual or a proved in writing by an authorized representative of Escient could void
your warranty and/or your authority to operate this equipment.
• Prolonged use of any video device that 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 screen saver turned on and set to the lowest possible“time-out”duration.
This device uses the main plug (power cable) as the means to disconnect the unit, this unit remains powered unless disconnected from the main (power) source.
Vision Contents
VS-100 / VS-200 & VC-1
Power Cable
Ethernet Cable
Remote Control
Two AA Batteries
What You Need to Setup Vision
• A widescreen high definition TV with an
HDMI, DVI, or component video port and
analog or digital audio ports.
• An HDMI, HDMI to DVI, or component
video cable and analog or digital audio
cables
• A Gigabit Ethernet switch (not a hub). The
switch must be connected to a network
router with broadband Internet access
(DSL, Cable, LAN, FIOS)
• A/V Receiver and surround sound speaker system (optional)
Note: The VC Series products must be installed with at least one Vision VS Series or VX Series product to be able to access stored music, movies, videos, and
photos as the VC does not contain any hard drives for internal storage of media.
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Vision at a Glance
VS Series Server/Players
1. Power Button and Status LED
2. Disc Eject Button
4. USB Port
5. DVD/CD Drive
6. Redundant 500GB or 1TB internal hard drives
3. IR Receiver
1. Power Connector
2. Digital Audio Out (Coax and Optical)
3. IR In
6. S-Video Out
7. Gigabit Ethernet Port
8. Component and Composite Video Out
9. USB Port (x2)
4. HDMI Out
5. HDMI In (x4)
10. Analog Audio Out
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VC Series Players
1. IR Receiver
3. Power Button
4. Status LED
2. DVD/CD Combo Drive
(behind metal flip down door)
1. Digital Audio Out (Coax and Optical)
2. S-Video Out
3. Gigabit Ethernet Port
6. Analog Audio Out
7. IR In
8. HDMI Out
4. USB Port (x2)
5. Component and Composite Video Out
9. HDMI In
10. Power Connector
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S-Video port - Connect Vision to a standard definition TV that has an S-Video
port using a high quality S-Video cable.
VS & VC Series Components
Front Panel LED - Will flash red until the system is ready, at which point it will
turn blue. Solid red indicates that the system is in Standby mode (video off).
Composite Video port - Connect Vision to a standard definition TV that has a
composite video port using a high quality video cable.
IR Receiver - Use with the included handheld IR remote to control the Vision
Coax digital audio port - Connect Vision to a home theater A/V receiver that has
a coax digital audio port, using a high quality coax digital cable.
Power Button - Press and release to toggle the Vision between standby and on.
Hold for 5 seconds to force the unit to shutdown (power LED turns off). Press
the power button again to power up.
Optical digital audio port - Connect Vision to a home theater A/V receiver that
has an optical digital audio port, using a high quality optical digital audio (also
called a S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable.
Eject Button - Press and release to eject the internal optical disc tray.
USB port (front panel) - Use to connect a USB keyboard and mouse to control the
Vision
Analog audio ports - Connect Vision to a widescreen high definition TV or home
theater A/V receiver with analog audio port (red and white), using an analog
audio cable.
Power port - Plug the included AC power cord into Vision
Gigabit Ethernet port - Connect Vision to your Gigabit Ethernet switch using a
Cat 5e or Cat 6 rated cable.
USB ports (back panel) - Use to connect one or more USB to RS-232 DB-9 Serial
adapters to control external changers or to control Vision from external control
systems using the Escient RS-232 control protocol.
VX Series Servers
The VX Series products provide the ability to add more storage to VS based
installations and provides central network storage for multiple VC based instal-
lations. The VX Series is only storage. You can’t connect a VX to a TV. For
example, you could install 4 VC Series players in four different rooms of the
house and access one to four VX Series storage devices located in the central
equipment room.
IR port - Connect Vision to an external wired IR control system using a stereo 1/8”
cable where the sleeve is ground, ring is power, and tip is signal.
HDMI input ports - Connect Vision to an external disc changer that has an HDMI
port or to an Escient CH-1 adapter kit to pass component video + digital audio
from a Sony 777ES Mega changer, using a high quality HDMI cable
HDMI Output port - Connect Vision to a widescreen high definition TV that has
an HDMI port using a high quality HDMI cable, or a DVI port using an HDMI to
DVI cable.
Component Video ports - Connect Vision to a widescreen high definition TV that
has component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) ports using a high quality component video
cable with green, blue, and red connectors.
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Getting Started
Use the information in this chapter to set up and configure your Vision system.
To get started you need to:
1. Connect audio and video cables to Vision and your widescreen high definition TV or home theater A/V receiver
2. Connect Vision to your Ethernet network
You can connect Vision to a widescreen TV that has:
1. An HDMI port using an HDMI cable for both video and audio
2. Component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) ports using a component video cable with green, blue, and red connectors, and an audio cable
3. A DVI port using an HDMI-to-DVI cable for video and an analog or digital audio cable. (audio is not passed over a DVI connector so you have to connect audio
separately)
Note: Vision’s startup screens are displayed on the compo-
nent video output only. It may take up to two minutes for
the video to be available on the HDMI output.
You can also connect Vision to a home theater A/V receiver.
Important: Read all of the following installation instruc-
tions and the safety information in the included carefully
before you plug Vision into a power outlet.
Setting up Vision
Before you begin, look at the back of your TV or receiver
and find the audio and video ports. Make sure you have the
appropriate cables for your setup.
Step 1: Connecting the audio and video cables
Choose the setup that matches the ports on your TV or A/V
receiver.
To connect a widescreen TV with an HDMI port:
1. Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the back of your TV.
2. Connect the other end to the Vision’s HDMI out port.
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To connect a widescreen TV with a component video and analog audio ports:
1. Connect the green, blue, and red connectors on one end of a component video cable to the
Y, Pb, and Pr ports on your TV and the connectors on the other end to Vision.
2. Connect an analog audio cable with red and white connectors between Vision and your TV.
To connect a widescreen TV with a DVI port:
1. Connect an HDMI-to-DVI cable to the DVI port on your TV and the HDMI port on your Vision.
2. Connect an analog audio cable with red and white connectors between Vision and your TV.
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To connect a widescreen TV and an A/V receiver:
1. Connect an HDMI or component video cable between your Vision and A/V Receiver.
2. If using a component video cable, connect a digital or analog audio cable between Vision and
A/V Receiver.
3. Connect an HDMI or component video cable between the A/V receiver and TV.
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Step 2: Connect an Ethernet cable
Connect a Cat 5e or Cat 6 rated Ethernet cable from your giga-
bit Ethernet switch to the Ethernet port on the back of Vision.
Step 3: Connect the power cord
Plug one end of the power cord into the back of Vision and the
other end into a power outlet.
Note: Escient recommends the use of a UPS (uninter-
ruptible power supply) with surge suppression for all
Vision products.
Step 4: Turn on your TV and select the input
If your connections are OK, you should see the Vision splash
screen on your TV as the Vision is starting.
Note: Refer to the CH-1 changer accessory
kit documentation for connecting external
changers.
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Note: The initial Vision startup process takes several minutes. A startup screen
with the Vision logo is displayed on the component video output only during the
startup process. If your TV screen is still blank after the startup process, make sure
the input selected on your TV matches the input the Vision is connected to. See
“Tips and Troubleshooting” at the end of this guide, and see the documentation
that came with your TV for information about switching inputs.
Configuring Vision
The first time you use Vision you be prompted to select a language. After doing so, you
will be asked to ready and accept the Escient End User License Agreement. Vision will then
automatically attempt to connect to the Internet through your home network to register and
check for any software updates. If any of these steps fail, simply follow the on screen instruc-
tions as you follow the next section.
Language Settings
Select one of the available languages for Vision’s on-screen user interface using the blue keys
(up, down, and OK) on the remote.
Escient EULA
Press the down arrow key on the remote as you read through the Escient End User License Agree-
ment. Once you have read the entire agreement, the Accept and Decline buttons are enabled. You
must accept the terms of the EULA by highlighting the Accept button and pressing OK on the
remote in order to continue using Vision.
If you do not accept the terms of the EULA, please return the product to your Escient dealer.
Display Settings
Vision will attempt to automatically determine your TV’s resolution and sync with it. If the picture
does not fill the screen, is, cut off, or too small, you may have to set the resolution manually.
Network Settings
If your network is setup to dynamically assign IP addresses using DHCP, Vision will automatically
detect your network and configure itself. If you don’t use DHCP, the automatic network configuration
will fail and you will have to manually enter your IP address, subnet mask, router address, and DNS ad-
dresses. Follow the on-screen instructions for manually configuring and testing your network settings.
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Importing Your Media
Vision allows unprecedented ease of use for managing your movies, music, videos, and photos from any room of your home. Using Vision, you can watch or listen
to:
• A DVD or CD inserted into the front panel drive
• Movies and videos that were imported into the Vision system
• Music that was imported into the Vision system
• Photo slideshows that were imported into the Vision system
• Rhapsody Direct subscription music service (over 4 million songs!)
• Music stored on Escient FireBall music servers
• Music stored on your Apple iPod (using the Escient FP-1)
When you import media into Vision, it will automatically download all of the information about the movie (actors, genre, running time, description, cover art,
etc…) or music (artist, album, track, cover art, etc…) using your Internet connection and build a library of information that allows you to easily browse, select, and
play anything in your collection from any room of your home using the simple and intuitive on-screen user interface and wireless remote.
Importing Movies and Videos
Most commercial DVD discs can be imported to the Vision system using the front panel drive. Movies and videos that you have created yourself can be imported
from your PC over the network.
To import DVD discs:
1. Insert the DVD into the front panel optical disc drive.
2. The movie will automatically start playing.
3. Press the Back or Stop key on the IR remote to return to the DVD/CD Player menu.
4. Select the Import menu item.
5. Read and confirm the import agreement.
The DVD will be imported into the Vision system. Press the Back button to return to the DVD/CD Player menu once the import is complete.
To import movies and videos from your computer:
1. Connect to your Vision using its IP address or its Server Name if you are have a Windows network.
2. Select the IMPORT volume.
3. Drag your movies/videos from your PC to the IMPORT folder.
4. When the import is complete, the movie will be added to the Movies library on your Vision.
If Vision is unable to determine the name of the movie (such as the case if you import a home movie) it will appear as “Unknown”. You can edit the metadata for
your movie/video to change how it appears in the Movies library.
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Importing Music
Music CDs can be imported to the Vision system using the front panel drive or imported from your PC/Mac over the network.
To import CD discs:
1. Insert the CD into the front panel optical disc drive.
2. The CD will automatically start playing.
3. Press the Back or Stop key on the IR remote to return to the DVD/CD Player menu.
4. Select the Import menu item.
5. Select either Start Import to import all tracks on the CD or select Select/Unselect Tracks to only record some of the tracks.
The CD will be imported into the Vision system. Press the Back button to return to the DVD/CD Player menu once the import is complete.
To import digital audio files from your computer:
1. Connect to your Vision using its IP address or its Server Name if you are have a Windows network.
2. Select the IMPORT volume.
3. Drag your digital music files from your PC to the IMPORT folder.
4. When the import is complete, the movie will be added to the Music library on your Vision.
If Vision is unable to determine the artist, album, or track information for the music files, they will appear as “Unknown”. You can edit the metadata for your music
to change how it appears in the Music library.
Importing Photos
Digital photos can be imported to the Vision system from your PC over the network.
To import digital photo files from your computer:
1. Connect to your Vision using its IP address or its Server Name if you are have a Windows network.
2. Select the PHOTOS volume.
3. Drag folders of photos from your PC to the PHOTOS folder.
4. When the import is complete, the name of the folder will be added to the Photo library on your Vision.
For example: If you want to import photos of your family vacation onto your Vision, create a folder called “Summer Vacation” on your PC and place the pho-
tos that you want to import into Vision inside. After you copy this folder to your Vision, you will have a slideshow called “Summer Vacation” under the Photo
library on your Vision.
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Using Vision
Make sure that the remote is set to send the correct IR codes to Vision by press-
ing the R1 key located at the top left of the remote.
Escient IR Code Banks
The Escient remote is also designed to control multiple Escient products and as
such contains the ability to control four different Escient products assigned to
code banks R1 – R4 on the remote. These banks are identical to the FB1 – FB4
code banks on other Escient FireBall remotes.
This section describes how you use Vision to watch, listen, and view your me-
dia using the Vision IR remote
In order to access your Vision media, you will need to interact with the on-
screen user interface. The included wireless infrared remote control allows you
to control every feature of Vision with only a few buttons.
Note: Vision will respond to IR code bank R1 by default.
Direct Access to Main Source Menus
To
Do this
Basic Navigation Using The Remote Control
Use the IR remote to control Vision and navigate through your content. Using
only the blue keys on the remote, you can access almost every feature of Vi-
sion.
Go directly to the Movies menu
Go directly to the Music menu
Go directly to the Photos menu
Go directly to the Rhapsody menu
Go directly to Setting menu
Press VIDEOS
Press MUSIC
Press PHOTOS
Press RADIO
Press SETUP
To
Do this
Scroll through menu items one at a time
Select a menu item
Press UP or DOWN
Press OK
Return to the previous screen
Return to the main menu
Press BACK or LEFT
Press HOME
Press OPTS
See optional features for the currently highlighted item
Press PAGE UP or
DOWN
Scroll through menu items a screen at time
Advanced Features of the Remote Control
Universal Remote Control Capabilities
The Escient remote has the ability to control four non-Escient products such as
a TV, Cable/Satellite box, Receiver, or DVD player. Please refer to the Escient
“Remote Control Guide (Vision)” (available on the Escient web site: http://
www.escient.com/support/manualsdocs.html) for details on configuring the
Escient remote to control other products.
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Transport Controls for Movies and Music
To
Do this
Play
Press
Pause
Press ;
Stop
Press g
Scan Forward
Press 8; Press again to increase speed
Press 7; Press again to increase speed
Press 9 or :
Scan Backward
Change Chapters / Tracks
Go directly to DVD menu
Go directly to the DVD top menu
Press MENU
Press MENU twice
Additional Features
The following keys on the remote control allow direct access to Vision features:
• MENU/VIEW = Displays Now Playing screen.
• RECORD x2 = Imports the CD/DVD present in the +1 drive.
• PLAY = Clears field.
• OK at Now Playing screen = Displays current queue.
• ADD = Adds the highlighted artist, album, track, or genre to the play queue.
• PLAY = Initiates play from queue.)
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Watching a DVD
The built-in optical drive that is used to import DVDs and CDs can also be used to play a DVD on the local TV.
Enable Display and Play Mode for DVDs:
First make sure that DVDs inserted into the front panel drive do not import automatically by setting the DVD
Insert Preferences to “Display and Play”:
1. Choose DVD/CD Player from the main menu.
2. Choose Preferences.
3. Choose DVD Insert.
4. Choose Display and Play.
5. Press BACK until you are back at the DVD/CD Player menu.
To watch a DVD disc:
1. Insert the DVD disc you want to watch.
2. The DVD will load and play.
3. Use the Vision remote to navigate the DVD Menu and start watching
Watching a Movie or Video
Watching a movie or video off of the Vision system couldn’t be easier. Use the remote to browse your movie collection by
Cover, Title, Genre, MPAA Rating, Actor/Cast, or Director.
To watch a Movie or Video:
1. Choose Movies from the main menu.
2. Locate the movie or video you want to watch.
3. Press PLAY on the remote to play the movie or press OK for more options.
4. The movie or video will begin playing from the start of the first chapter, bypassing the previews.
To
Do this
Play a movie from where you last stopped playing it
Play a movie from the beginning of chapter 1, bypassing the previews.
Play the DVD from the beginning including a trailers and warnings
Access a DVD’s original menu
Choose Resume
Choose Play Movie
Choose Play Disc
Choose DVD Menu
Press or OK
Play the current movie
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Listening to a CD
The built-in optical drive that is used to import DVDs and CDs can also be used to play a CD.
Enable Display and Play Mode for CDs:
First make sure that CDs inserted into the front panel drive do not import automatically by setting the CD Insert
Preferences to “Display and Play”:
1. Choose DVD/CD Player from the main menu.
2. Choose Preferences.
3. Choose CD Insert.
4. Choose Display and Play.
5. Press BACK until you are back at the DVD/CD Player menu.
To listen to a CD disc:
1. Insert the CD disc you want to listen to.
2. The CD will load and play.
3. Use the Vision remote to change tracks on the CD.
Listening to Music
Listening to music on the Vision system is also very easy. Use the remote to browse your music collection by Cover, Artist,
Album, Track, or Genre.
To listen to Music:
1. Choose Music from the main menu.
2. Locate the artist, album, or track you want to listen to.
3. Press PLAY on the remote.
4. The selected music will be added to the play queue and begin playing.
To
Do this
Play the current track
Press or OK
Play the current album (all tracks)
Play something now
Press or OPTIONS
Press OPTIONS, Play Now
Press OPTIONS, Play Next
Press OPTIONS, Add to Queue
Select Music from the main menu, Now Playing
Press OPTIONS, Play Now
Highlight a Genre, Press OPTIONS, Add to Queue
Press :
Play something next
Add something to the end of the play queue
See what is currently playing
Play all albums for the current artist
Play music from several genres
Skip to the next song
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To manage the Now Playing Queue:
Music is always added to a play queue. You can view, edit, clear, and save the queue as a playlist if you like.
1. Select Music/Now Playing to display the Now Playing screen
To
Display the play queue
Do this
Press OK from the Now Playing screen
Press OPTIONS, Clear Queue
Clear the play queue
Reorder tracks in the queue
Remove a track from the queue
Add music to an existing Playlist
Add music to a new Playlist
Press 3or to move the highlighted track up or down
Press OPTIONS, Remove Track
Press OPTIONS, Add to Existing Playlist
Press OPTIONS, Add to New Playlist
Viewing Photos
Photos that you have previously imported into Vision will appear under the name of the enclosing folder that you imported
from your PC.
To view photos on Vision:
1. Choose Photos from the main menu.
2. Choose Slideshows.
3. Choose a Slideshow by name.
4. The photos in the selected slideshow will be displayed according to your Photo Options.
To
Do this
Pause a slideshow
Resume a slideshow
Skip to the next photo
Skip back to the previous photo
Press ;
Press ;or
Press :
Press 9
Select Photos, Options, Duration, OK to cycle the available
durations.
Change how long each photo is displayed
Display photos in order or randomly
Turn the transition fade effect on or off
Select Photos, Options, Random to toggle Random on/off.
Select Photos, Options, Fade to toggle Fade on/off.
Scale each image to fit your display horizontally or verti-
cally
Select Photos, Options, Zoom to toggle Zoom on/off.
Select Photos, Options, Soundtrack
Select a different playlist to play while viewing photos
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Listening to Rhapsody Music
What is Rhapsody?
To
Do this
Rhapsody is a membership-based music
service that gives you unlimited access to
a catalog of millions of full length, CD-
quality tracks. Listen whenever you want,
get personalized music suggestions tailored
to your musical tastes, and take your music
with you wherever you go.
Play the current track
Play the current album (all tracks)
Play something now
Play something next
Press or OK
Press or OPTIONS
Press OPTIONS, Play Now
Press OPTIONS, Play Next
Add something to the end of the play queue Press OPTIONS, Add to Queue
Select Rhapsody from the main
See what is currently playing
menu, Select Now Playing
Vision comes with a free 30-day trial ac-
count for the Rhapsody Unlimited service.
After 30 days you can sign up for a low monthly fee to continue listening to all
com on the web.
Highlight a Genre, Press OPTIONS,
Play music from several genres
Add to Queue
Skip to the next song
Press :
To listen to Rhapsody Channels:
1. Select Rhapsody from the main menu.
2. Select Rhapsody Channels.
3. Navigate the menus to locate a Rhapsody Channel.
4. Press OK or PLAY to start playing the station.
To setup your Rhapsody Account
1. Select Rhapsody from the main menu.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions for entering your existing Rhapsody account
information or starting the free Rhapsody Trial.
To select and play Rhapsody music:
Note: Rhapsody Channels allows you to skip to the next song by press-
ing the :key on the remote.
1. Select Rhapsody from the main menu.
2. Select Search to search the Rhapsody service by Artist, Album, or Track or
select Rhapsody Music Guide to manually locate music by navigating through
Genres, Artists, Albums, New Releases, Recommendations, etc…
3. Press the OPTIONS key on the remote and selection one of the following:
4. Play Now – Play the music now
5. Play Next – Play the music after the current song ends
6. Add to Queue – Add the music to the end your play queue
7. Add to My Rhapsody Library – to mark the music so it can be located and
played faster using“My Rhapsody”(see below).
To access your favorite Rhapsody albums and tracks:
My Library is used to save your favorite Rhapsody Artists, Albums, and Tracks so
its easier to find and play the music you like. Any Album or Song can be added to
My Library by using the OPTIONS key on the remote when browsing the Rhap-
sody Music Guide.
1. Select Rhapsody from the main menu.
2. Select My Library.
3. Navigate the menus to locate the Artist, Album, or Track you want to play.
4. Press OK or PLAY to start playing the music.
8. You can also press PLAY to play the current Album or Track immediately.
Note: You can play three different streams at a time using one Rhap-
sody account. This means that you can enter the same Rhapsody user
name and password into all of your Vision devices and listen to Rhap-
sody on any three at one time.
To remove something from My Library:
1. Select Rhapsody from the main menu.
2. Select My Library.
3. Navigate the menus to locate the Artist, Album, or Track you want to remove.
4. Press OPTIONS, from My Library.
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Changing Vision’s Settings
To specify what to do when you
Use the Setup menu to manage Vision’s global settings. For all of the fol-
lowing tasks, select SETUP from the main menu and then proceed with
the steps listed…
insert a DVD
1. Select DVD/CD Player
2. Select Preferences
3. Select DVD Insert
To change the language for the on-screen menus
1. Select Language
4. Select Import and Eject to automati-
cally import (then eject) a DVD in-
serted into the front panel disc drive,
or select Display and Play to automati-
cally play any DVD inserted into the
front panel disc drive.
2. Select On Screen User Interface
3. Select the desired language
To adjust the screen saver settings
1. Select General
2. Select Screen Saver
3. Select the desired time to wait (with no user interaction) before starting the
screen saver.
To specify what to do when you
insert a CD
1. Select DVD/CD Player
2. Select Preferences
3. Select CD Insert
4. Select Import and Eject to automatically import (then eject) a CD inserted into
the front panel disc drive, or select Display and Play to automatically play any
CD inserted into the front panel disc drive.
To adjust the now playing auto return time-out
1. Select General
2. Select Now Playing Auto-Return
3. Select the desired time to wait (with no user interaction) before automatically
switching to the Now Playing screen from any other screen. This feature is ac-
tive only when music is playing.
To specify the format for storing music imported using the front
To set the time zone
panel drive
1. Select General
1. Select DVD/CD Player
2. Select Time Zone
2. Select Preferences
3. Select the time zone where your Vision is located. This is used to set the inter-
nal clock and to periodically check for automatic updates during off hours.
3. Select CD Import
4. Select the desired format to store music that you import using the front panel:
5. MP3 encoder (most compatible with other devices)
6. FLAC (same quality as the original CD with a 50% savings in storage space)
7. WAV (exact copy of the original CD – uses the most disc space)
8. If you selected the MP3 Encoder, select the bitrate or quality for MP3 format-
ted files. The higher the bitrate, the better the quality and the more space
required for each track.
To adjust the TV resolution
1. Select TV Resolution
2. Select Set Defaults to set the HDMI output to 480p and the analog outputs to
480i, or...
3. Select Change Resolution and select the TV resolution that best matches your
TV.
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To Set the Digital Audio Outputs for Movies and DVD Playback
1. Select Movie Audio
To configure network storage locations
1. Select Network
2. Select 5.1 Surround if you are connecting to a 5.1 surround sound system or
3. Select Stereo Downmix if you are connecting to a 2 channel stereo sound
system.
2. Select Network Storage
3. Select up to 4 Escient storage devices (VS or VX Vision servers) to store all of
your imported media. Servers will be filled in order from top to bottom.
To change the Ethernet network settings
To check for connected external disc changers
1. Select Changer Management
1. Select Network
2. Select Ethernet
3. Select IP Address Type
4. DHCP (default) to automatically configure your network settings from your
router or
2. Select Discover Changers
3. Wait as each HDMI and USB port is checked for a connected external disc
changer.
5. Manual to manually configure the IP Address Settings: IP, gateway, subnet, and
DNS addresses for your network.
To get information about external disc changers and their slots
1. Select Changer Management
2. Select Statistics
To test the network settings
1. Select Network
3. View information about what is stored in your external disc changers.
2. Select Ethernet
3. Select Test Settings
To enable parental controls
1. Select Parental Controls
2. Select Password Protection
To change the server name
3. Enter a numeric password that has no more than 8 digits. This password will
be required to view movies which are rated at or higher than your Movie Rat-
ing Level
1. Select Network
2. Select Server Name
3. Enter the name that you want to appear on your network when you access
your Vision from your PC or another Escient product.
To set the movie rating level for parental controls
1. Select Parental Controls
To show or hide Rhapsody in the main menu
1. Select Network
2. Select Movie Ratings
3. Select a movie rating for displaying movies without a password.
2. Select Rhapsody
3. Select Service On or Off
Note: All movies with an MPAA rating at or below the selected level will
be shown in the Movies library without entering a password.
To manage Rhapsody account information
1. Select Network
To configure the USB to serial port adapters
1. Select External Control
2. Select Rhapsody
3. Select Enter Account Information
4. Enter your Rhapsody user name and password
2. Select Serial Port Manager
3. Select external control until the desired serial port name to be used for exter-
nal control is shown, or until“disable”appears to disable external control.
To connect to another Escient server
1. Select Network
2. Select Connect to Server
3. Select up to 4 Escient devices to connect to
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To configure the remote control
To shutdown or power off your Vision
1. Select Utilities
1. Select External Control
2. Select IR Remote
2. Select Restart System
3. Select Shutdown or Press and hold the front panel power button for about 10
seconds until the LED turns off.
3. Select which bank or set of IR codes for Vision to respond to. The selected bank
(R1, R2, R3, or R4) should correspond to the selected bank of codes on your IR
remote. The default is Escient – R1.
To manually check for software updates using your Internet
To view information about your Vision
1. Select Utilities
connection
1. Select Utilities
2. Select System Information
3. View information about your Vision system.
2. Select Software Update
3. Select Check for Update
To view information about the content on your Vision
1. Select Utilities
2. Select My Content
3. Select Movies, Music, or Photos
4. View information about the selected type of media.
To delete movies and music from your Vision
1. Select Utilities
2. Select Delete Media
3. Select Movies or Music
4. Navigate the list and locate the media you want to delete from your Vision
system.
5. Press the OPTIONS button on the remote.
6. Select DELETE to confirm the permanent removal of the selected media.
To delete photos from your Vision
Deleting Photos can only be accomplished from a PC over your network.
1. Connect to your Vision using its IP address or its Server Name if you have a
Windows network.
2. Select the PHOTOS volume
3. Delete the folders or individual photos that you want removed from your Vi-
sion by dragging them from the PHOTOS volume to the trash on your PC.
To restart your Vision
1. Select Utilities
2. Select Restart System
3. Select Restart
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Editing Vision’s Media Information
To Edit Information for a Movie
1. Select Movies from the main menu
2. Select Options.
To automatically lookup information about a DVD (text and cover)
1. Select Movies from the main menu
2. Select Options.
3. Select Edit Movies
3. Select Edit Movies
4. Select the title for the Movie you want to edit
5. Select the item your want to edit.
6. Edit the item and save your results.
4. Select the title for the Movie you want to get information about
5. Select Lookup this Movie…
6. Wait as the DVD is queried against the Gracenote® servers for the information
about the DVD.
To Edit Information for Music
1. Select Music from the main menu
2. Select Options.
To automatically lookup information about a CD (text and cover)
1. Select Music from the main menu
3. Select Edit Music
2. Select Options.
4. Select the album that you want to edit by navigating the list by Genre, Artist,
or Album.
5. Select the item your want to edit.
6. Edit the item and save your results.
3. Select Edit Music
4. Select the album that you want to edit by navigating the list by Genre, Artist,
or Album
5. Select Lookup…
6. Wait as the CD is queried against the Gracenote® servers for the correct CD
cover.
To automatically identify information about all unknown DVDs
(text and cover)
To manually search for information about a Movie (text and cover)
1. Select Movies from the main menu
1. Select Movies from the main menu
2. Select Options
2. Select Options.
3. Select Edit Movies
4. Select the title for the Movie you want to get information about
5. Select More Options…
3. Select Identify Unknown Movies
4. Wait as each unknown DVD is queried against the Gracenote® servers for the
correct information about the disc.
6. Select Search for Movie…
To automatically identify information about all unknown CDs (text
7. Edit the name of the title to use for the search (this edit is not saved)
8. Wait as the DVD is queried against the Gracenote® servers for the correct infor-
mation about the disc.
and cover)
1. Select Music from the main menu
2. Select Options.
3. Select Identify Unknown Music
4. Wait as each unknown CD is queried against the Gracenote® servers for the
correct information about the disc.
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To manually search for a CD cover
1. Select Music from the main menu
2. Select Options.
3. Select Edit Music
4. Select the album that you want to edit by navigating the list by Genre, Artist,
or Album
5. Select Search for Cover…
6. Edit the name of the artist and album to use for the search (this edit is not
saved)
7. Wait as the CD is queried against the Gracenote® servers for the correct CD
cover.
To manually select an imported DVD cover
1. Select Movies from the main menu
2. Select Options.
3. Select Edit Movies
4. Select the title for the Movie you want to get information about
5. Select More Options…
6. Select Select Local Cover…
7. Select a cover that you previously imported from your PC to the COVERS share
on Vision.
To manually select an imported CD cover
1. Select Music from the main menu
2. Select Options.
3. Select Edit Music
4. Select the album that you want to edit by navigating the list by Genre, Artist,
or Album
5. Select Select Local Cover…
6. Select a cover that you previously imported from your PC to the COVERS share
on Vision.
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Tips and Troubleshooting
Pre-Installation
Video Outputs
In order to achieve a smooth and trouble free installation, please make sure the
following items are investigated and in place before you attempt to install a
Vision system:
The following chart describes which video outputs are active for each TV reso-
lution setting:
TV Resolution
480i/p*
Composite
S-Video
Component
HDMI
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
cThere is a working broadband Internet connection. The Internet connection
is required for Vision to register the unit for software updates and to retrieve
information about each DVD and CD that is imported into the system.
cThere is a working gigabit Ethernet switch (not a router) with enough ports for
each Vision device being installed.
cFor best results, we recommend using a dedicated gigabit Ethernet switch (not
a router) for all Vision devices. This will ensure that you are getting the best
possible network bandwidth for playing Movies over your network.
cCAT5 or CAT5e cable will work, but Cat 6 is recommended for the best possible
performance, especially if you have a multi-room installation.
cEthernet cabling does not exceed the recommended 100-meter length
between devices. If you need to go beyond 100 meters, install an additional
router between the runs.
480p
720p
1080p
576p/i** 50Hz
576p 50Hz
720p 50Hz
1080p 50Hz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
* = all outputs active (HDMI = 480p, Component, S-Video, and Composite = 480i)
** = all outputs active (HDMI = 576p, Component, S-Video, and Composite = 576i)
Factory default = all outputs active
cThere is a router configured to assign dynamic IP addresses (DHCP) or obtain
the proper static IP address information from the person so setup the network.
cIf there is a firewall on the network, make sure the Vision can get out on ports:
c80 (HTTP)
The following macro sequences are available by using the Vision remote con-
trol to directly reset parameters of the video output system in the event that you
can not see the Vision user interface on your TV:
c443 (HTTPS)
c8080 (CDDB)
• Macro + Movies + 0 = Set TV Resolution Defaults
• Macro + Movies + 1 = Set Video to NTSC
• Macro + Movies + 2 = Set Video to PAL
cMake sure there is enough ventilation at the location of each Vision device.
cThe use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is recommended at the loca-
tion of all VS products to prevent possible data loss in the event of an unex-
pected power loss.
Region Coding
Most DVDs are set for use in a specific region code for different parts of the
world. The Vision can play and import discs from different regions, however
you can only change the region setting 5 times. The region is changed auto-
matically each time you insert a disc that has a region that is different
from the previous disc’s region. The 5th time it changes, it is locked on that
region . Playing imported DVDs from Vision servers or hard drives DOES NOT
increment the region setting count.
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Concurrent Operations
Connecting to Vision’s Network Shares
You can access your Vision’s network shares using it’s IP address or its Server
Name from any computer on your local network provided that it is capable of
mounting CIFS/SMB shares.
VS Server Limits
When properly installed, the Vision VS can support the following concurrent
functions:
• Streaming to five different VS/VC clients while playing a movie locally
• Streaming to five different VS/VC clients while importing a movie from the
front panel drive
• Stream to one VS/VC client while importing a movie from the front panel drive
• Stream to one VS/VC client while importing a movie from a remote VS/VC cli-
ent
To connect to your Vision’s network shares from your PC
1. Select Start->Run and enter the IP address or Server Name of your Vision.
Example: \\192.168.0.100 or \\vision-vs.
2. Vision share for your task:
•
•
CONTENT - Access Vision’s music files (read only)
COVERS - Used to import your own DVD and CD cover art for use on the
Vision (read/write)
• Remotely import up to two movies from VS/VC clients (no movies playing lo-
cally or streaming)
•
•
•
IMPORT - Used to import your music, movies, and videos into your Vision
(write only)
PHOTOS - Used to import your photos onto and delete photos from your
Vision (read/write)
VX Server Limits
When properly installed, the Vision VX can support the following concurrent
functions:
PLAYLISTS - Access Vision’s music playlists for backup purposes (read only)
• Streaming to ten different VS/VC clients
• Remotely import up to four movies from VS/VC clients (no movies playing)
• Remotely import up to two movies from VS/VC clients (two movies playing)
Sharing Vision’s Music with FireBall Media Servers
Vision’s music library can be accessed from most FireBall Media Servers on
your network using the same technique that allows you to share music between
two FireBall media servers. Follow the steps that came with your FireBall
product for connecting to another FireBall server and select the name of your
Vision from the list of available servers.
Determining your Vision’s IP Address
To view the IP network address of your Vision
1. Select Setup
2. Select Utilities
3. Select System Information
4. The IP address is located on the last line in the format 0.0.0.0
Supported FireBall Media Servers include: E2 Series, DVDM Series, MP-200
Series, MX Series, AVX Series, ZP Series and FP Series.
Controlling Vision from Your Computer
Note: Vision’s movies, photos, and Rhapsody are not available to con-
nected FireBalls.
The exact same Vision user interface that is displayed on your TV can be ac-
cessed from any computer on your local network provided that it is capable of
running the Adobe Flash 9 multimedia player available for free from: http://
To control to your Vision from your PC
1. Determine the IP address of your Vision (see above)
2. Open your web browser on your computer and enter the address of your Vi-
sion. Example: 192.168.0.100
3. The Vision user interface will be displayed in a few seconds, then you can con-
trol every aspect of Vision using your keyboard and mouse.
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Supported File Types
Accessing your iPod Music with a Vision Media Server
Vision can access all of the music stored on your iPod (including DRM pro-
tected music you purchased from the iTunes Music store) by using the FireBall
FP-1 Music Server (with integrated iPod dock) over your network. The iPod
music gets merged with your local Vision music library so you can access all of
your music together.
Vision supports the following audio and video file formats:
Audio File Format
Import
Yes
Encode
Yes
MP3
FLAC
Yes
Yes
AAC (non Apple DRM)
WAV
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
To connect to a FireBall FP-1 Music Server with iPod connected
Insert your iPod into your FP-1 and make sure your FP-1 is connected
to the same network as your Vision Media Server.
1. Select Network
2. Select Connect to Server
3. Select the name of the FireBall FP-1 Music Server that you want to connect to
Apple Lossless
WMA
Yes
No
Yes
No
Video File Format
Import
Yes
ISO (encrypted MPEG2 DVD)
ISO (Unencrypted MPEG2 DVD)
VOB (Unencrypted MPEG2 DVD)
TS (raw transport stream)
4. Your iPod music will now be merged into your local Vision music library
Yes
No
Escient Early Detection Monitoring System (EDMS)
No
The VS Series Vision Media Server includes a feature called Escient Early De-
tection Monitoring that monitors the condition of Vision’s internal hard drives.
In the unlikely event of a problem with one of its drives, your Vision will notify
Escient Tech Support and your Escient dealer, using its Internet connection.
MP4 (MPEG4 part 2/h.263)
Yes*
No
MP4 (MPEG4 part 10/h.264)
*may be included in a future software release
Sharing FireBall Music with your Vision Media Server
Vision can access music stored on a FireBall Media server over your network
and merge it into its local music library.
The Vision VS series actually contains a pair of identical internal had drives
that are configured in what is called a “RAID 1” configuration. RAID 1 means
that data is written to both drives simultaneously so that you always have an
up to date backup should you encounter a problem with one of them. If Vision
encounters a problem with one of your drives you should not use it any further
as you don’t want to risk having a problem with the other drive. If there is a
problem with both drives, all of your data could be lost.
To connect to a FireBall Music Server
1.Select Network
2.Select Connect to Server
3.Select the name of the FireBall Music Server that you want to connect to
4.Your FireBall music will now be merged into your local Vision music library
Always follow the on screen instructions if the EDMS detects a potential prob-
lem with your Vision Media Server.
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Service and Support
Finding your Vision serial number
The serial number for your Vision product can be found on the back panel of
the device.
Important Care and Cleaning Information
Using Connectors and Ports
Never force a connector into a port. Check for obstructions on the port. If the
connector and port don’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match.
Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the
connector correctly in relation to the port.
Contacting Escient Technical Support
Escient’s award winning support staff is available to assist you should you
have any questions or problems with your Vision. Phones are staffed Monday
through Friday from 8:00am to 6pm Eastern Standard Time.
Keeping Vision Within Acceptable Temperatures
• Phone: 800-372-4368 Press“2”for Sales, or“3”for Support
• Fax: 317-616-6790
Operate Vision in a place where the temperature is always between 0º and 40º
C (32º to 104º F). Do not enclose Vision in a shelf or rack without proper venti-
lation. Always maintain sufficient airflow on all sides of the chassis.
Keeping the Outside of Vision Clean
Please have the following information ready for the Escient Customer
Support technician:
To clean Vision, unplug the power cord and all cables. Then use a soft, slightly
damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window
cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or
abrasives to clean Vision.
• Product Serial Number (on the back of the unit or under Setup/Utilities/System
Information)
• Model Number (printed on the front of the unit)
• Date and Place of Purchase
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Specifications
Video Specifications
Power Consumption
• VS Series: 60W max
Analog Video
• VC Series: 35W max
• Composite and S-Video (Interlaced)
• Component YPbPr (Interlaced and Progressive)
• Resolution: 480 (NTSC), 575 (PAL)
• NTSC-M (North America, Taiwan),
• NTSC-J (Japan),
3rd Party Certifications
• FCC: US Part 15, Class B
• NTSC Video Output: NTSC RS-170A
• cETL Listing
• PAL-B, D, G, H, I (Europe, Asia),
• PAL-M (Brazil), PAL-N (Uruguay, Paraguay)
• PAL-Nc (Argentina).Audio Specifications
• Macrovision 7.1.L1 or Macrovision 1.2 AGC with 525p and 625p progressive
scan output
• Conforms to: UL STD 6500-2000
• Certified to: CAN/CSA STD E60065-00
• CE
FCC Part 15, Subpart B
Digital Video
Class B
• DVI and HDMI 1.2a compliant
• HDMI 1.3 switching
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 instruc-
tions, 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 recep-
tion, 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:
• Scalable output bandwidth: 25-165 megapixels
• HDCP 1.1 compliant
• HDMI HD Audio
• Resolution: from 480p to 1080p
Audio Specifications
• Intel High Definition Audio Specification Rev.1.0 Compliant
• 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz DAC Independent Sample Rate
• 48K/192KHz Independent Sample Rate
• DAC: 24-bit, 192KHz Samples - 100dB S/N Ratio
• ADC: 24-bit, 192KHz Samples - 95dB S/N Ratio
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• 8-Channels of DAC Support 16/20/24-bit PCM Format for 7.1 Audio Solution
• 16/20/24 bit S/PDIF TX Supports 24-bit, 44.1K/48K/96KHz Samples
• 16/20/24 bit S/PDIF RX Supports 24-bit, 44.1K/48K/96KHz Samples
• 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.
• 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.
Physical Specifications
• VS Series = 17.375 inches (W) x 4.625 inches (H) x 11.875 inches (D)
• VS Series = 43.8 cm (W) x 12.2 cm (H) x 28.6 cm (D)
• VC Series = 15.313 inches (W) x 2.25 inches (H) x 13.25 inches (D)
• VC Series = 39 cm (H) x 6.8 cm (H) x 34.8 cm (D)
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Vision FAQ
10. Will it support a Blu-Ray/HD-DVD changer when one is avail-
able?
a.Yes. When a Blu-Ray/HD-DVD changer that supports HDMI a/v and control
connections becomes available, the Vision will support it.
Movies Q&A
1.Can you import standard DVDs?
a.Yes, DVDs that you own may be imported using the front panel DVD/CD Player.
11. Can I play DVDs other than Region 1 discs?
a.The VS and VC players are set for the region that they are sold in.
2.Are DVDs converted or compressed when you import them?
a.No, the DVD is imported in its entirety and stored in its original MPEG-2 format.
12. Can I change the MPAA rating so my kids can’t watch a movie?
a.Yes. All metadata for music and movies is user editable from the TV interface or
from your computer using a web browser.
3.Can I import my home movies?
a.Yes. If you have created a standard DVD from your home video or movies, you
can import them using the front panel DVD drive. You may also import MPEG2
video in ISO format over your home network.
Music Q&A
4.Are there parental controls for movies?
a.Yes. MPAA ratings are supported for all movies.
1.Can you import CDs?
a.Yes, using the front panel drive of a VS or VC client.
5.How many video streams can I play at once from a VS server to VS/
VC clients?
a.5
2.Can you create CD-Rs?
a.No, The Vision currently does not allow creating“mix”or custom CD-R discs.
6.How many video streams can I play at once off of a VX server to VS/
VC clients?
a.10
3.Does Vision Support Internet Radio?
a.Internet Radio is still available on Fireball series. Rhapsody Channels (stream-
ing radio stations) is available on the Vision series.
7.Can you play or import HD-DVDs or Blu-Ray DVDs?
4.Can you connect your iPod to the Vision?
a.No.
a.Using the Fireball FP-1 with integrated iPod dock, the Vision VS and VC models
can access anything on your iPod over your home network.
8.Can you import from the VS or VC directly onto the VX server?
a.Yes, using the front panel drive.
5.Can you connect iTunes to the Vision?
a.Yes, iTunes can use the Vision as it’s source for music files and sync Vision music
to your iPod.
9.How many movies does each Vision product store?
a.The VS-100 stores up to 100 movies, the VS-200 stores up to 200 movies, and
the VX-600 stores up to 600 movies based on an estimated average of 5GB per
movie (and no stored music). The actual total number of movies stored on the
Vision models will vary depending on average movie size.
6.What audio formats are supported?
a.WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA, and FLAC
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6.Why does the CONTENT directory on my VX not show my imported
movies?
Photo Related Q&A
a.Vision is a closed system when it comes to storing your personal DVD movies.
Once they are on the Vision system, you can not copy them off the Vision. For
this reason, imported ISO movies will not appear in the CONTENT directory.
Only imported Music will appear.
1.What image formats are supported?
a.JPEG, GIF, and PNG
2.Why don’t individual photos imported into /Photos appear under
Photos/Slideshow?
a.You have to import a folder with images inside because the folder name is
used for the name of the Slideshow. Without a folder, there is no Slideshow to
organize the individual photos under.
Technical Q&A
1.What is the video bandwidth of Vision?
a.Using standard DVD/MPEG-2 specifications, it is 5Mb/s and bursts to 8-9Mb/s.
Networking Q&A
2.Are there rack mount options for Vision products?
a.Yes, Middle Atlantic will supply a rack adapter kits for the VS and VC series
1.What kind of network do you recommend for Vision?
a.A Gigabit switch (not a router) and Cat5e or Cat6 cabling.
b.A single run of Cat5e/6 cable should never exceed 100 meters.
3.What is the front panel USB port for?
a.You can connect a standard USB keyboard to be used for editing text.
2.Can you sync movies and music from one Vision to another?
a.No.
4.Will it output a 1080p video signal?
a.Yes, it will up-convert video to 1080p over HDMI.
3.Are software updates free or is there a fee?
a.Escient software updates and data lookup services remain free of charge.
5.Are all video outputs active at the same time?
a.Yes if you set HDMI to 480p and composite, s, and component to 480i. This is
the default mode from the factory.
4.How does the Vision work with the Fireball line of products?
a.Vision VS and VC clients can connect to a Fireball server to access it’s hard drive
based music content.
6.Can I add more storage space when I run out?
a.Yes. The VS and VC series products can access one or more VX-600 servers on
the network. Adding multiple VX-600s to your network will increase your Vi-
sion storage space.
b.FireBall products can also access music stored on the Vision servers.
5.Can I use any standard network storage device or NAS with the Vi-
sion clients to play media over my network?
a.No, you must use the Vision VX-600 NAS because it provides RAID 5 redundan-
cy for your music, movies, and photos, Escient Early Detection Monitoring Sys-
tem to alert you of possible drive failures, and runs the software which allows
Vision Media Management and the ability to access multiple Vision servers to
share media over the network.
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Escient End User License Agreement
You have acquired Escient’s Vision System product (“Vision System”) that includes software and other items licensed by Escient, a division System of Digital Net-
works North America, Inc. (“Escient”) from various third parties and suppliers (collectively, “Escient’s suppliers”). Those installed products of Escient’s suppliers,
as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“Software”) are protected by copyright laws and international copyright
treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold and is owned by Escient and the respective Escient supplier.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO NOT USE THE VISION SYSTEM. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CON-
TACT THE SELLER FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE VISION SYSTEM FOR A REFUND. BY SIGNING BELOW OR BY USING THE VISION
SYSTEM, YOU AGREE TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFY ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT TO THIS EULA).
1. GRANT OF LICENSE. The license granted herein is a personal, non-exclusive and non-transferable right subject to the restrictions herein. If you do not com-
ply with the terms of this EULA, it will terminate immediately, your right to use the Vision System will end and you must return the Vision System to the Seller
or destroy it. This EULA grants you the following rights to the Software and all other rights are reserved by Escient and its software suppliers. You may use the
Software only on the Vision System.
2. NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. ESCIENT HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFT-
WARE IN THE VISION SYSTEM, AND ESCIENT’S SUPPLIERS HAVE RELIED UPON ESCIENT TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETER-
MINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.
3. NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITH ALL FAULTS. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTO-
RY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY
AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WAR-
RANTIES REGARDING THE VISION SYSTEM OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING
ON, ESCIENT’S SUPPLIERS.
4. COPYRIGHT. The Vision System is to be used only in accordance with the law. The system and each feature of the system is designed for legitimate uses only
by you, the consumer, and not designed to circumvent the law or any technological means to control access to content. You are responsible for assuring that your
use of the Vision System does not violate existing state or federal laws. Escient respects the rights of copyright holders and invites you to learn about the rights
of consumers, artists, copyright holders and other parties that may claim rights to digital content. If you have any questions about that subject. See, http://www.
law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Copyright; http://fairuse.stanford.edu Copyright law is an evolving set of rules as courts interpret how they should be applied to
new situations and new technologies. It is the responsibility of each user of a product, such as the Vision System, to comply with the law and, here, to use their
Vision System accordingly. Copyright law comes from a number of different sources, including but not limited to, the US Copyright Act and various provision
Systems that it contains, such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the “DMCA”) as well as from judge-made law interpreting the U.S. Constitution, the Bill
of Rights, and the various statutes applicable to each situation. Other portions of the Copyright Act such as the Audio Home Recording Act may also affect your
use of the Vision System. Various court decisions impact your rights as a consumer to enjoy entertainment content, including decisions relating to “fair use,” typi-
cally applicable to certain educational, critical, and analytic uses. The fair use doctrine has also been held to apply to copying in the home under certain limited
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circumstances (as in the so-called Sony Betamax case with respect to video taping of broadcast television System programs for the purpose of time-shifting). The
application of this decision as well as subsequent decisions in this area and their application to modern technology is continually evolving. Future rulings and
interpretations relating to copyright law cannot be effectively predicted, but keeping abreast of these developments is advised as it is important in making informed
decisions about use of your Vision System. If you have a reasonable belief that you have the right to copy and use such content under the “fair use” doctrine, that
you have permission under another theory, or that you are otherwise authorized to do so, then that belief is what you will be relying on in using the Vision System
and you do so at your own risk. By using the Vision System product you acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to comply with the law and to deter-
mine which content, and in what manner, you have the right to view, store, manage and enjoy particular content on your Vision System. For example, if you believe
that you are entitled under “fair use” principles to, copy content on a DVD to the hard drive for convenient use in your home so long as the DVD is lawfully in your
possession with a right to view at the time of use and such DVD is not being used on another DVD player at the same time and the content owner is not otherwise
being harmed by such use, then your use of the Vision System should be made in accordance with those principles. Consistent with that belief, when you no longer
have the DVD in your possession, or when some other factor that led you to believe it was “fair use” is no longer valid, then destroy the copy on the hard drive. If
you do not believe that the law permits use of the Vision System to store content from a DVD (or other media) on the hard drive, then do not use the Vision System
to do so. In this End User License Agreement Escient is not advocating a position on the applicability of the fair use doctrine or other theories discussed here; it
is providing a tool for the user and is pointing out that it is the user’s responsibility to determine when it can use certain features on the Vision System that involve
copying of content.
5. NO LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, ESCIENT AND ITS SOFTWARE SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO LI-
ABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. EXCEPT
AS MAY BE PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL ESCIENT’S SUPPLIERS OR ESCIENT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY AMOUNTS ABOVE
YOUR PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE VISION SYSTEM. EACH ESCIENT SOFTWARE SUPPLIER IS AN INTENDED CONTRACTUAL BENEFICIARY
OF THIS EULA.
6. LIMITATIONS ON REVERSE ENGINEERING, DECOMPILING AND DISASSEMBLY. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Vision System
or Software, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
7. SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS. You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or
transfer of the Vision System, and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA. You may not modify, sublicense or create derivative works based on the Software and
you may only use the Software in connection with the Vision System.
8. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that the Software, or any part thereof, or any process or service that is the direct product of the Software (the
foregoing collectively referred to as the “Restricted Components”) are of U.S. origin. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that
apply to these products, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other
governments.
9. DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT/SECURITY & CHANGES TO THE VISION SYSTEM. In order to protect the integrity of certain third party content, Escient
or its suppliers may provide for software security related updates that will be automatically downloaded and installed on your computer. Such security related
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updates may impair the software (and any other software on your Vision System which specifically depends on the software) including disabling your ability to
copy and/or play “secure” or other designated content, i.e. content protected by digital rights management. In such an event, Escient and/or its suppliers shall use
reasonable efforts to post notices on Escient’s web site explaining the security update and providing instructions to end-users for obtaining new versions or further
updates of the Software. ESCIENT MAY BE REQUIRED TO, OR MAY IN ITS DISCRETION DECIDE TO, ADD, DELETE, MODIFY OR OTHERWISE
CHANGE CERTAIN FEATURES OR FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VISION SYSTEM AND MAY DO SO VIA AUTOMATIC UPDATES OR OTHERWISE SO
LONG AS IT IS PERMITTED TO MAKE SUCH CHANGES UNDER THE LAW.
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Third Party End User License Agreements
Gracenote® End User License Agreement
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.
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS BE-
LOW.
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 informa-
tion (“Gracenote Data”), which is included on the Gracenote Database (the
“Gracenote Database”).
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT.
GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OB-
TAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE COMPONENT OR ANY
GRACENOTE SERVER.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Database, and Em-
bedded Software for your own personal non-commercial use only.
IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUEN-
TIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR
LOST REVENUES.
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.
Macrovision U.S. Patent Information
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protec-
tion technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovi-
sion. Revers engineering of disassebmbly is probibited.
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 Data-
base, 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 war-
ranty is made that the Embedded Software is error-free or that functioning of
U.S. Patent Nos.
6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.
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