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Escient Vision VX-600 Installation Guide

Version: M51003-06A1

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Welcome  

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Congratulations and thank you...   

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Warnings and Precautions  

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VX Contents  

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What You Need to Setup the Vision VX Server  

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Getting Started  

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Setting up VX  

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Step 1: Connect the Ethernet cable  

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Step 2: Connect the power cord  

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Step 3: Inspect the 4 drive trays  

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Step 4: Turn on your Vision  

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Configuring VX Server from a PC  

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Configuring Multiple VX Servers  

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Language Settings  

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Network Settings  

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Importing Your Media  

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Configuring Vision Clients for Media Import to

VX Servers  

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To configure media storage from your Vision VS or VC client:  

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Importing Movies and Videos  

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To import DVD discs to a VX server from a VS or VC:  

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To import movies and videos from your computer:  

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Importing Music  

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To import CD discs to a VX server from a VS or VC:  

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To import digital audio files from your computer:  

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Importing Photos  

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To import digital photo files from your computer:  

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Changing Vision VX Server Settings   11

To change the language for the on-screen menus  

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To set the time zone  

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To change the Ethernet network settings  

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To test the network settings  

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To change the server name  

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To configure network storage locations  

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To enable password security  

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To view information about your Vision  

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To view information about the server’s hard drives  

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To enable Escient Early Detection Monitoring  

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To view information about the content on your Vision   12

To lookup metadata for unknown content on your

Vision  

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To delete movies and music from your Vision  

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To delete photos from your Vision  

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Tips and Troubleshooting  

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Pre-Installation  

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Concurrent Operations  

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VS Server Limits  

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VX Server Limits  

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Installing and Using a UPS  

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(Uninterruptable Power Supply)  

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Supported UPS Devices  

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Unsupported UPS Devices  

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Region Coding  

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Supported File Types  

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Summary of Contents for Escient Vision VX-600

Page 1: ...Escient Vision VX 600 Installation Guide Version M51003 06A1...

Page 2: ...import digital audio files from your computer 10 Importing Photos 10 To import digital photo files from your computer 10 Changing Vision VX Server Settings 11 To change the language for the on screen...

Page 3: ...Care and Cleaning Information 16 Using Connectors and Ports 16 Keeping Vision Within Acceptable Temperatures 16 Keeping the Outside of Vision Clean 16 Specifications 17 Power and Environmental Specifi...

Page 4: ...er use of the Vision VX 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 down...

Page 5: ...fication 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 Never remove d...

Page 6: ...to do so by Escient Tech Support LED Identification Chart LED INDICATION COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION SYSTEM STATUS Green Solid Volume Normal Orange Solid Available volume space 1GB System firmaware not i...

Page 7: ...onnect the Ethernet cable Connect a CAT6 rated Ethernet cable from your gigabit Ethernet switch to the Ether net port on the back of Vision VX Server Step 2 Connect the power cord Plug one end of the...

Page 8: ...ferent network names Connect power on and configure each server ONE AT A TIME and rename each For example connect to the first server using vision vx then rename it to vx1 Repeat the steps for each ad...

Page 9: ...for the VS and VC s optical disc drive You can set the drive to Import and Eject a disc using the DVD CD Player preferences Configuring Vision Clients for Media Import to VX Servers Since the Vision V...

Page 10: ...PC Mac over the network To import CD discs to a VX server from a VS or VC 1 Insert the CD into the front panel optical disc drive 2 Press BACK on the remote to display the DVD CD Player Menu 3 Select...

Page 11: ...your network when you access your Vision from your PC or another Escient product To configure network storage locations 1 Select Network 2 Select Network Storage 3 Select up to 4 Escient storage devi...

Page 12: ...ies 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...

Page 13: ...tall an additional router between the runs c There is a router configured to assign dynamic IP addresses DHCP c If there is a firewall on the network make sure the Vision can get out on ports c 80 HTT...

Page 14: ...s BRAND MODEL APC Back UPS CS 650 APC Back UPS ES 350 APC Back UPS ES 500 APC Smart UPS 750 Unsupported UPS Devices Other CS ES XP and Smart series APC models with USB support Region Coding Most DVDs...

Page 15: ...nal 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 it s Internet connection therefore it is impor tant...

Page 16: ...s 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 Ser...

Page 17: ...l interference in a residen tial 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 i...

Page 18: ...per movie and no stored music The actual total number of movies stored on the Vision models will vary depending on average movie size 10 Will it support a Blu Ray HD DVD changer when one is available...

Page 19: ...lures and runs the software which allows Vision Media Management and the ability to access multiple Vision servers to share media over the network 6 Why does the CONTENT directory on my VX not show my...

Page 20: ...cts 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 question...

Page 21: ...BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS You may perma nently 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 m...

Page 22: ...ions 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 Grac...

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