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Summary of Contents for TuneBase 200

Page 1: ...Escient Convergence Corp Manual No M21201 01A1 Revision February 27 2002 Copyright 2002 Installation and User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...e Privacy Policy 12 Cautions Warnings 13 Manual Disclaimers 13 Terms and Definitions 14 Contact Information 16 Chapter 2 Setting Up TuneBase 200 17 Unpack The Equipment 18 What Else Is Needed 19 Back Panel Reviewed 20 Connecting TuneBase 200 to a Composite TV or Monitor 21 About Connecting Audio 24 What CD Changers are Supported 25 Connecting CD Changer s Overview 26 Connecting Sony Changers Using...

Page 3: ...erting and Removing Discs 49 Adding or Removing Changers 50 Register with Escient 51 Using the Remote Keyboard or Touch Panel 51 Overview Of User Interface 52 Chapter 4 Playing Music 57 Accessing Music Mode 58 Music Player Screen Overview 59 Navigating the Music Player Screen 60 Selecting and Listening to a Music Title 61 Sorting Music by Artist Title or Song 61 One Key Access to Favorite Music 62...

Page 4: ...tilities 91 Chapter 7 Escient Touch Panel Overview 93 Touch Panel Interaction 94 Appendix A Cable Pin Out Configurations 100 Pin Configurations for RS 232 Cables to CD Changers 101 Pin Configurations for RS 232 Cables to Control Systems 102 Appendix B TuneBase 200 Technical Specs 103 Video 104 Dimensions 104 Audio Specifications 105 Power Usage and Power Supply 106 3rd Party Certifications 106 Tel...

Page 5: ...eBase 200 on a Network 141 Appendix H Remote Overview 144 Text Entry Via the TuneBase 200 Remote Control 150 Installing Batteries Into Remote 153 Programming the Remote 153 Programming TV VCR Combo 154 Searching for Your Code 155 Checking the Codes 156 Re Assigning Device Keys 157 Changing Volume Lock 159 Other Manufacturer s IR Codes 160 Appendix I Wireless Keyboard Overview 165 TuneBase 200 Manu...

Page 6: ...oduction About This Manual Record Your Serial Number Copyright Warranty Information Regulatory Statement Trademarks and Service Marks Escient and OpenGlobe Privacy Policy Cautions and Warnings Manual Disclaimers Terms and Definitions Contact Information CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 7: ...t TuneBase 200 to your other equip ment while the rest of the Chapters show you how to use TuneBase 200 for your music enjoyment 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 upon your Escient dealer regarding this product TuneBase 200 Serial No _______________...

Page 8: ...e 12 months 24 hour on line software maintenance updates provided via a broadband or dial up telephone connection Twelve 12 months of access to online music recognition services including but not limited to CD text information and cover art Access to 24 hour music database CDDB and entertainment services providing access to over 900 000 CD titles and associated information What is Covered The goal...

Page 9: ...uthorized 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 prod...

Page 10: ...tion 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 you...

Page 11: ...by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This pr...

Page 12: ... CDDB Inc d b a Gracenote CD related data from Gracenote CDDB copyright 1999 2000 2001 Gracenote CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote The Gracenote logo and the Gracenote CDDB logo are trademarks of Gracenote Music Recognition Service and MRS are service marks of Gracenote Enhanced entertainment services are provided by OpenGlobe These services provide the ability to explore new music learn...

Page 13: ...formed 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 TuneBase 200 you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy The Escient and OpenGlobe Privacy Policy appears on the z...

Page 14: ...r warranty and or your authority to operate this equipment Caution 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 TuneBase 200 screen saver turned on and set to the lowest possible time out duration Manual Disclaimers At the time of p...

Page 15: ...s based on genre and custom groups can be created For example within the Music guide groups contain a collection of CD s or custom Playlists organized automatically by genre or manually by the user Highlight highlighting is used to indicate the cursor location When the cursor moves up down left or right the highlight moves to the next nearest item No action is taken except that more information ma...

Page 16: ...cted the result of pressing the PLAY or SELECT key to activate the highlighted title track or program Title the name of the music collection typically used with CD titles or Playlists Music titles can include the album name for a standard CD or the name of a custom Playlist Tracks single songs within a Music title CD or Playlist title CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 17: ...ce Escient Convergence Corp 6325 Digital Way Indianapolis Indiana 46278 Phone 800 372 4368 Press 1 for Sales or 2 for Support Pager Support 24 hour 317 990 2333 Hours Monday Friday 9 00am 7pm EST Fax 317 616 6790 www escientconvergence com Email support escient com Please visit the Escient website at www escientconvergence com for the current product updates technical information and document upda...

Page 18: ... Monitor About Connecting Audio What CD Changers are Supported Connecting CD Changer s Overview Connecting Sony Changers Using S Link Cables Connecting CD Changers Using RS 232 Cables Connecting CD Changers Using Digital Connectors Connecting Devices Using IR Connect to Internet Using Internal Modem Connect to Internet Using HPNA Connect Multi Room Controller or Touch panel Connect Power Cord Tune...

Page 19: ...s Escient Pipeline Software allows editing of TuneBase 200 data such as playlists song names groups on a PC Rack shelves specifically made for the TuneBase 200 unit available from Middle Atlantic at http www middleatlantic com or 973 839 1011 HPNA Bridge or Router CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP TUNEBASE 200 Since no two people are likely to have the same exact audio or video configuration the steps involved...

Page 20: ...io equipment Available Internet access through an Internet Service Provider ISP standard telephone dial up or broadband connection such as a cable modem or DSL In order to take full advantage of the groundbreaking entertainment services provided through TuneBase 200 the preferred method of connection is Broadband either Cable Modem or DSL TuneBase 200 supports many dial up Internet Service Provide...

Page 21: ... unit are labeled and color coded Back Panel Reviewed Review the back panel of the TuneBase 200 unit and the associated cabling CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP TUNEBASE 200 5 Power Cord 10 Mono S Link Cable 5 Dual RCA Cable Red Connector and White Connector 5 Composite Video Cable Yellow Connector 5 S Video Cable 25 Phone Wire 3 TOSlink Digital Audio Cable ...

Page 22: ...on the cables are the only portions that are colored Note to Escient dealers If connecting TuneBase 200 to a TV there may be several VIDEO IN ports Use a VIDEO IN port that is not currently being utilized Also be sure to inform your client which port is connected to TuneBase 200 so that the appropriate selection can be made to access TuneBase 200 CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP TUNEBASE 200 Video IN Composit...

Page 23: ...CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP TUNEBASE 200 Note to Escient dealers If connecting TuneBase 200 to a TV there may be several VIDEO IN ports Use a VIDEO IN port that is not currently being utilized Also be sure to inform your client which port is connected to TuneBase 200 so that the appropriate selection can be made to access TuneBase 200 S Video IN port S Video TV or S Video MONITOR BACK PANEL Video Out S V...

Page 24: ...GA port Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port on your VGA device If you are connecting to a VGA Projector or VGA Monitor you may need to supply your own VGA cable must be less than 25 feet CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP TUNEBASE 200 VGA Port VGA Monitor or VGA Projector Back Panel VGA Port VGA Cable TuneBase Back Panel VGA Port VGA Monitor or VGA Projector Back Panel VGA Port VGA Cable TuneBase...

Page 25: ... digital capabilities of your music management system and for best audio performance please use the appropriate cables for your particular devices TuneBase 200 is equipped with input and output ports for the following types of audio inputs outputs 1 set of stereo analog audio outputs 1 coax S PDIF output 1 optical TOSLink output 3 coax S PDIF inputs 3 optical TOSLink inputs Escient recommends prot...

Page 26: ...ngers with digital audio outputs are or will very soon be currently supported by TuneBase 200 Since new models continue to become available please check the Escient website for the latest list of supported CD Changers Sony Audio Changers CDPCX 220 300 or 400 series Pioneer DVD Changer DVF07 Compatible in late 2002 Marantz VC8100 Compatible in late 2002 Integra by Onkyo DPT 1 Compatible in late 200...

Page 27: ...rs are connected through standard S Link cables Some changers connect to communication ports through the use of RS 232 cables Examples of popular brands that connect in this manner Kenwood Pioneer Marantz and Onkyo Other changers may also connect through digital connections requiring fiber optic or co ax digital cables You should not interact with the front panel of your changer except to load and...

Page 28: ...k number 1 port Connect the other end of the cable to the S Link port on your Sony changer To connect additional Sony changers repeat steps 1 through 3 using S Link Ports 2 and 3 See next page If you need more S Link cables use 6 8 standard mono 1 8 mini jack cables Do not exceed 10 in length CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP TUNEBASE 200 S Link Port Sony Changer Back Panel S Link Port S Link Cable TuneBase Ba...

Page 29: ...installing digital audio inputs and S Link input to TuneBase 200 make sure S Link 1 and Digital Audio 1 are from Changer 1 S Link 2 and Digital Audio 2 are from Changer 2 etc S Link Port Sony Changer Back Panel S Link Port 1 S Link Cable TuneBase Back Panel S Link Port Sony Changer Back Panel S Link Port Sony Changer Back Panel S Link Port 2 S Link Port 3 S Link Cable S Link Cable S Link Port Sony...

Page 30: ...or fits the pin configuration for your specific CD changer Refer to Appendix A for the pin configurations Insert one end of the cable the TuneBase 200 connector end into an RS 232 COM port on TuneBase 200 There are 3 available COM ports Insert the other end of the cable the connector that fits the CD Changer into the RS 232 port on the CD Changer To connect additional CD changers repeat steps 1 th...

Page 31: ...rt 2 RS 232 COM Port 3 RS 232 Cable RS 232 Cable RS 232 Port CD Changer Back Panel RS 232 COM Port 1 RS 232 Cable TuneBase Back Panel RS 232 Port CD Changer Back Panel RS 232 Port CD Changer Back Panel RS 232 COM Port 2 RS 232 COM Port 3 RS 232 Cable RS 232 Cable Connect audio from each CD Changer to TuneBase 200 Or refer to the changer s manufacturer documentation regarding daisy chaining or audi...

Page 32: ...dio from each CD Changer to TuneBase 200 Connecting Devices Using IR Insert an appropriate IR cable that will connect to the 1 8 mini connector on the back of the TuneBase 200 Unit Insert the other end of the IR cable into the IR out port on your device The Kenwood line of CD DVD players Model 5050 and 5900 have both Digital Coax Out and TOSLink ports and could be connected through either type of ...

Page 33: ...agrams of possible networking configurations are available in Appendix G Home Networking Connecting to Internet Using Internal Modem TuneBase 200 contains an internal modem that can be used to connect to the Internet for retrieving information such as music data cover art and entertainment services Use the Telephone Cable Can be identified by see through connectors Connect one end of the telephone...

Page 34: ...Connect the other end of the telephone cable to a Telephone Wall Jack The preferred method of connecting to the Internet is Broadband either Cable Modem or DSL Connecting to the Internet using Ethernet requires a USB to Ethernet Adapter In addition certain minimum and maximum length cabling requirements must be met Please see Appendix G Home Networking for additional information CHAPTER 2 SETTING ...

Page 35: ...in configuration and therefore the cable may have to be custom made In most cases this will be a DB 9 Null Modem Cable please refer to Appendix A Find the RS 232 pin configuration for your Control System model in Appendix A of this manual Contact a Custom Cable Supplier to make a cable for your particular configuration Connect one end of this cable to the TuneBase 200 RS 232 communication Port Con...

Page 36: ...d of power cord to the TuneBase 200 AC Port plug Connect the other end of the power cord to a 120V electrical outlet CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP TUNEBASE 200 Caution To prevent electric shock do not use a 3 wire to 2 wire adapter plug A 3 prong outlet is required AC Plug TuneBase Back Panel AC Plug TuneBase Back Panel ...

Page 37: ... To reset the TuneBase 200 unit PRESS and HOLD the Power button for more than 4 seconds and release The Power LED light will blink for approximately 3 minutes before turning OFF When the light is OFF you can press the Power button on the front panel or on the remote If power is removed from TuneBase 200 for any reason including a power outage or if the unit is unplugged TuneBase 200 will automatic...

Page 38: ...arted What Is The Setup Process Running Quick Start Guided Tour Through Quick Start Run the Autobuild Process Inserting and Removing Discs Adding or Removing Changers Register with Escient Using the Remote Keyboard or Touch Panel Overview of User Interface CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED ...

Page 39: ...s one you can initiate at any time by pressing the Setup button on your remote or wireless keyboard This particular setup allows you to customize user preferences audio and video settings changer management communication port settings security and parental controls and more CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED The Quick Start process takes an average of 15 minutes to complete However the time it takes to pro...

Page 40: ...and ask If you do not have an Internet Service Provider ISP please sign up for one before proceeding to step 3 Press Power on the wireless keyboard or on the TuneBase 200 front panel If you are using the remote press the TB source button first then press the Powerkey AOL CompuServe and free Internet Service providers ISPs do not use standard consistent methods of Internet connectivity and do not o...

Page 41: ...n is pressed It is a required procedure which presents a series of screens and menus that enable TuneBase 200 to get internet access Each screen contains a button bar at the bottom for accessing the previous or back page and the next page The UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT ARROW keys on the keyboard or remote are used to highlight the items while the SELECT key is used to accept the item The default button on...

Page 42: ...k Start process begins with a welcome screen Remember to press the SELECT key to advance to the next page The next button is highlighted by default Do you currently have an ISP Internet Service Provider The yes button is highlighted by default CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED ...

Page 43: ... be presented with the option of obtaining one Go to step 6 Pressing SELECT will advance you to the Dial up Login Info screen Which type of Internet connection do you have The choices are Dial up modem HomePNA and Ethernet cable modem DSL LAN Dial up is highlighted by default CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED ...

Page 44: ...pe the system will look for an attached HomePNA network on the built in HomePNA port If no HPNA activity is found you are notified that a HomePNA network could not be found and that you should check your HomePNA connections before proceeding If you select Ethernet as the network type the system will look for an attached USB to Ethernet Adapter since it is required for Ethernet networking If no ada...

Page 45: ...rnet Service providers ISPs do not use standard consistent methods of Internet connectivity and do not open their networks to outside users Therefore these cannot be used with TuneBase 200 unless you have a Broadband connection Escient Convergence Corp has set up an out of the box offer with our EarthLink and OpenGlobe partners You can sign up for EarthLink s award winning ISP service for only 19 ...

Page 46: ...ord for your ISP account The password will appear as visible text when the field is empty AND you are entering the password Once you leave the password field or whenever you return to this screen the password text is hidden A default entry for DNS is shown but you can enter your own DNS servers into the TCP IP Settings screen in Setup DNS Domain Name System translates Internet domain and host name...

Page 47: ... and the ability to disable call waiting If you have a dial up account go to step 10 These screens will not appear For HomePNA and Ethernet connections you can choose between dynamic or manually configured IP information The dynamic button is highlighted by default Dynamic is set by the router It can vary based on how the router distributes the IP address Static is defined at installation and does...

Page 48: ...trator provides IP Address Subnet Mask and Router Address are all required fields If the IP address entered does not fit into the entered Subnet Mask a warning dialog appears because you are required to enter a valid IP Address for the current Subnet Mask Enter your zip code This is required for Enhanced Services Select the read privacy policy button if you are interested in Escient s privacy poli...

Page 49: ...OpenGlobe Server the final Quick Start screen informs you that authentication has been accepted If authentication was NOT successful TuneBase 200 will continue to perform the Quick Start procedure each time you Power On until authentication is successful The final step is identifying all the CDs on external changers so that TuneBase 200 can manage the CD libraries This identification process is ca...

Page 50: ...ild load the changer s with discs and close the door Or if the discs are already loaded open and close the changer s doors TuneBase 200 will immediately initiate a connection to the CDDB database on the Internet to get the data for your collection Processing time will vary based on changer brand and models When complete the guide screen will be updated with a CD group on the filter bar and all mus...

Page 51: ...ailed lookup such as lookup range in the changer management section in SETUP The GET MUSIC INFO screen will report the status of the lookup progress until it is complete or you press STOP to cancel the operation Adding or Removing Changers If a changer has been attached to TuneBase 200 removed and then re attached TuneBase 200 will assume that the disc collection has not changed If you have made d...

Page 52: ...hapter 7 for this procedure Each device has its pros and cons and each individual user will undoubtedly have their favorite access method It is possible that you may end up using different devices depending upon what you want to do The basics of navigation are Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to maneuver around the screen to highlight items of interest Use the SELECT key to accept the hig...

Page 53: ...for listening and assist you in finding and organizing your library Sample Guide Screen Indicates MUSIC source Entertainment Services Exploring Artists new music etc CD Info Text CD or Playlist titles tracks Filter Bar Touch Screen Bar Groups Touch Controls VisualCues Cover Art Indicates current view By Artist Title or Song Content Icons Indicates MUSIC source Entertainment Services Exploring Arti...

Page 54: ...atand the type of song displayed Following are descriptions of all the icons ThisiconindicatesthattheCDisrecognizedandhasknowninformationassociatedwithit This icon indicates that the CD is not available and has been removed from the changer Thisiconidentifiesthemusicasa collectionofsongs knownasaplaylist CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED Sample Guide Screen ...

Page 55: ...ed to listen to your music content The Music Player allows you to listen to a music selection and view the tracks that are being played the name of the artist the title track times and a large image of the album s cover art Options Screen The OPTIONS menu allows you to organize and access content ...

Page 56: ...ard Tracks are sorted by the track location on the original CD On Playlists tracks are sorted in the order they were originally selected when creating the Playlist The currently highlighted title s information is displayed in the Info Text Area When a Playlist is highlighted the Info Text area displays on the Playlist name Screen Saver All player screens will display a screen saver after 10 minute...

Page 57: ...of the displayed groups will slide to the left hiding the ALL group An arrow pointing left will be displayed in the left most group There are 2 non genre specific groups created automatically ALL which always exists and includes all titles and PLAYLISTS which contains custom playlists created by you There are 15 groups generated automatically based on genre These groups are Blues Classical Country...

Page 58: ...1 Chapter 4 Playing Music Music Player Screen Overview Navigating the Music Player Screen Selecting and Listening to a Music Title Sorting Music by Artist Title or Song One Key Access to Favorite Music One Key Access to Random Music CHAPTER 4 PLAYING MUSIC 4 ...

Page 59: ...oard FireBall displays the Music Guide view so that you can navigate and select an item of choice 3 Select the RANDOM key on the remote FireBall displays the Player Screen and starts playing a random music selection 4 Once you have added songs to your Favorites playlist you can select the PLAY FAVORITES key on the remote or the FAVS key on the keyboard to automatically play these songs ...

Page 60: ...art and artist is replaced with a listing of each track s estimated time Tracks are displayed sequentially in the order they will be played The currently playing track is identified through green text If you select the play mode as random then tracks are shown in the order on the disc Title of CD or Playlist Artist Cover Art If you press the INFO key while in the Player View the cover art and arti...

Page 61: ...st one page at a time Each page contains 12 different tracks On a page that contains less than 12 tracks the bottom rows will be empty NUMERIC KEYPAD You can enter a track number using the keypad and then pressing the SELECT key INFO When you press this key detailed track information transport status play mode elapsed track time is displayed PLAY PAUSE STOP These keys are used to play pause or sto...

Page 62: ... of your choice Press the SELECT or PLAY key on your remote or keyboard The title tracks and cover art are displayed in the Player screen and the music plays Sorting Music by Artist Title or Song Press the GUIDE key The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears Press the MENU VIEW key on your remote or keyboard The screen will toggle through a different view each type you press the key This allows you to sort yo...

Page 63: ...ic to the list To add music to your Favorites playlist simply press the ADD FAVS key on the keyboard or ADD on the remote to quickly add the CURRENT selection of music to the playlist No confirmation dialog is presented One Key Access to Random Music When you press the RANDOM key on the remote or keyboard TuneBase 200 automati cally starts playing random music selections from TuneBase 200 CHAPTER ...

Page 64: ...e Your Music To Create a New Music Playlist To Edit a Music Playlist To Delete a Music Playlist To Change How Music is Played To Edit Tracks To Edit Disc Information To Search For Cover Art To Select Cover Art To Access More Music Options To Create a New Music Group To Edit a Music Group To Delete a Music Group To Get Music Info ...

Page 65: ...st player modes such as random repeat audio effects and speaker settings There are two screens of MUSIC OPTIONS The first screen appears when you press the OPTION key while in MUSIC mode The second screen becomes available after selecting the more button in the MUSIC OPTIONS panel Button refers to a graphic item on the display screen Key refers to the push down mechanisms on your remote or keyboar...

Page 66: ...ons to the EDIT PLAYLIST screen where you will select the tracks you want to add to the Playlist from all the music TuneBase 200 knows Use the ARROW keys to navigate through the music and highlight your choice Use the SELECT key to toggle between including shows check mark or not including a track Press the RECORD key to save the new playlist and exit the OPTION mode If no songs are added to a new...

Page 67: ...en displays which allows you to edit the name of the playlist You do not have to edit the name of the playlist in order to modify its members Press the SELECT key to continue so that you can modify the tracks in the playlist Cursor UP and DOWN to highlight the channels A check mark indicates when a track is to be included in the playlist Use the SELECT key to toggle between including or not includ...

Page 68: ...e music playlist you want to delete Press the OPTION key At the OPTION panel SELECT the delete playlist button to remove the currently active playlist The DELETE PLAYLIST screen displays and shows the contents of the playlist Press the RECORD key to delete the playlist and return to the previous Guide or Player view A dialog message displays asking for confirmation before the playlist is deleted ...

Page 69: ... and then stop repeat track Keep playing the same track over and over again repeat title Keep playing the current music collection CD or Playlist from start to finish and then start over repeat group Keep playing all the music collections in the current group of music from start to finish and then start over random title Randomly select and play songs from the current music collection CD or Playli...

Page 70: ...the ARROW keys to highlight the track you want to edit Press the OPTION key At the OPTION panel SELECT the edit tracks button The EDIT TRACKS screen displays Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight the desired track and press SELECT to display a text entry cursor in the edit field at the end of the track name Enter a new track title name Press the RECORD key to accept the changes CHAPTER 5 MAN...

Page 71: ...Disc also allows you to identify previously unidentified discs and get cover art Press the GUIDE key The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears Use the ARROW keys to highlight the disc you want to edit Press the OPTION key At the OPTION panel SELECT the edit disc button The EDIT DISC INFO screen displays Use the ARROW keys to move to the text field of your choice and edit the field Or SELECT the lookup this d...

Page 72: ...cover art you want to edit Press the OPTION key At the OPTION panel SELECT the edit disc button The EDIT DISC INFO screen displays Use the ARROW keys to move to the search for cover button and press SELECT A search for cover confirmation dialog box appears Press SEARCH to continue If a new cover is not found then the current cover remains If a new cover is found the resulting cover selection is di...

Page 73: ...OW keys to highlight the disc cover art you want to edit Press the OPTION key At the OPTION panel SELECT the edit disc button The EDIT DISC INFO screen displays Use the ARROW keys to move to the select cover button and press SELECT A SELECT COVER ART screen display that allows you to choose a new cover Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight an image and use the SELECT key to store the image C...

Page 74: ...e or keyboard followed by the OPTION key The second screen becomes available after SELECTING the more button in the original MUSIC OPTIONS screen CHAPTER 5 MANAGING MUSIC Button refers to a graphic item on the display screen Key refers to the push down mechanisms on your remote or keyboard Use the ARROW keys to highlight the desired option and use the SELECT key to activate the desired option ...

Page 75: ... the MORE MUSIC OPTIONS panel SELECT the new group button A screen displays so that you can enter the name for the new group After you have entered the new name press SELECT to continue When the group name is saved the screen transitions to the EDIT MUSIC GROUP screen where you will select titles to be included in the new group Cursor UP and DOWN to highlight the titles A check mark indicates when...

Page 76: ...roup button The EDIT GROUP screen displays which allows you to edit the name of the group You do not have to edit the name of the group in order to modify the members of the group Press the SELECT key to continue so that you can modify the titles in the group when the EDIT MUSIC GROUP screen displays Cursor UP and DOWN to highlight the titles A check mark indicates when a title is to be included i...

Page 77: ... OPTION key Use the ARROW keys to highlight the more button on the displayed panel and press the SELECT key At the MORE MUSIC OPTIONS panel SELECT the delete group button to remove the currently active group The DELETE GROUP screen displays and shows the contents of the group A dialog message displays asking for confirmation before the group is deleted Press the RECORD key to delete the group CHAP...

Page 78: ...ation TuneBase 200 will automatically connect to the Internet if needed to lookup discs and will automatically disconnect as soon as the lookup is completed You can terminate the connection at any time Press the OPTION key Use the ARROW keys to highlight the more button on the displayed panel and press the SELECT key At the MORE MUSIC OPTIONS panel SELECT the get music info button An information s...

Page 79: ...ing TuneBase 200 Two Ways to Customize TuneBase 200 To Change User Information To Change Internet Configuration Settings To Change Preferences To Access Changer Management Features To Change Security Settings To Access TuneBase 200 Utilities CHAPTER 6 CUSTOMIZING TUNEBASE 200 6 ...

Page 80: ...tem while the SETUP menu provides access to general user preferences Use the OPTIONS menu for Organizing access to content managing groups managing play lists editing music information and looking up music information Adjusting player controls play modes random repeat etc Use the SETUP Menu to change user information internet configuration preferences audio video and com ports changer management s...

Page 81: ...n Allows you to input your name address phone number to identify you as the user time zone This item is automatically configured during Quick Start If you need to you can manually change this user profile If you want to receive information or services from OpenGlobe that caters to your particular age group or gender you can fill in this menu additional product information This item allows you to s...

Page 82: ...he OpenGlobe enhanced services website privacy policy Displays all of the legal disclaimers and warranty information for this product back When you select this item the screen goes back to the previous screen displayed Exit SETUP by selecting the EXIT menu item located at the bottom of the main menu or by pressing the SETUP key when on the main menu or any sub menu ...

Page 83: ...Secondary connection is used for connecting to the optional Pipeline software The Secondary connection may be different from the Primary connection dial up settings This item is originally configured in Quick Start but you can manually change it here for dial up access PPP accounts The password appears as visible text when the field is empty AND you enter the password Once you leave the password f...

Page 84: ...y network connections secondary tcp ip settings Secondary TCP IP can be configured Dynamically or Manually Use the NETWORK CONNECTIONS screen to enable a Secondary network connection All controls on this screen are hidden if the Secondary network connection is set to none If the Primary network connection is the same as the Secondary network connection changing these settings will effect both the ...

Page 85: ...lowed before the screen saver is activated The default setting is 10 minutes Selections you may choose from are 5 10 15 30 or 60 minutes automatic update preferences Once a week available time frames include daytime 8am 4pm evening 4pm 12am or nightime 12am 8am TuneBase 200 automatically dials into the network server and downloads any software or database information that has been updated Exit SET...

Page 86: ...o which input connectors optical or coaxial All 6 audio sources can be used simultaneously com port settings During the Quick Start setup equipment attached to the communication ports were automatically detected If you attach additional equipment or make changes to the communication ports you will see the modifications calibrate touch panel Allows the attached ETP 1000 Touch Panel display device t...

Page 87: ...learer more readable interface sharpness Sets the sharpness or detail control of your TV so that onscreen text is as readable as possible color bars Displays the SMPTE color bars You may use this screen to test the display for color and tint accuracy Exit SETUP by selecting the EXIT menu item located at the bottom of the main menu or by pressing the SETUP key when on the main menu or any sub menu ...

Page 88: ...ve been added to previously empty slots the system will automatically read the TOC information from each disc If discs have been previously recognized the titles will reappear in the guide and all tracks will be available in appropriate Playlists If the system detects that discs have been removed from slots in the changer the database record for the disc will remain on the hard disc The disc title...

Page 89: ...to cancel the lookup lookup all Looks up every disc in each changer You may press the STOP button to cancel the process changer statistics This item displays the statistics of the changer based media Exit SETUP by selecting the EXIT menu item located at the bottom of the main menu or by pressing the SETUP key when on the main menu or any sub menu CHAPTER 6 CUSTOMIZING TUNEBASE 200 To cancel any of...

Page 90: ...purchases from your system The same password is used for parental controls content filters and CE Commerce access Subsequent access to the password specification screen and setup will also be password protected If you specify a password you will be prompted upon power ON to enter the password If the password entered matches the stored password full access is granted to you until the next power OFF...

Page 91: ...es remain enabled until the next power down The following information will be obtained 1 Password included legal notices about unauthorized purchases and content filtering 2 Verification of Password You are given the option of enabling password protection by entering a password and then verifying it If you leave these fields blank password protection will be disabled Exit SETUP by selecting the EX...

Page 92: ...b sync Used to synchronize the database contents of TuneBase 200 with the OpenGlobe server update software This feature initiates a manual connection to the OpenGlobe server to check for any software updates that are currently available A confirmation dialog will ask if you really want to continue and look for an update because it will take some time If an update is found you will be asked if you ...

Page 93: ...me Since this is a destructive feature two levels of confirmation dialogs are used to confirm that you really want to do this Once the feature is initiated you will not be able to stop the process Exit SETUP by selecting the EXIT menu item located at the bottom of the main menu or by pressing the SETUP key when on the main menu or any sub menu CHAPTER 6 CUSTOMIZING TUNEBASE 200 While using any of ...

Page 94: ...PAGE 93 TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION USER S GUIDE M21201 01A1 Chapter 7 Escient Touch Panel Overview Touch Panel Interaction 7 CHAPTER 7 ESCIENT TOUCH PANEL OVERVIEW ...

Page 95: ...There are a couple of differences between the guides and player screens that appear when using the Touch Panel device The Player screen looks like this when no Touch Panel is in use The Guide screen looks like this when no Touch Panel is in use CHAPTER 7 ESCIENT TOUCH PANEL OVERVIEW If the Touch Panel does not seem to be centered or is otherwise not working please use the remote or keyboard and pr...

Page 96: ... right of the music content to let you play or stop your music The page up and page down buttons allow you to scroll the guide one page at a time play stop all page up page down Toggles through the 3 available guide button bars 1 styles bar 2 remote control button bar 3 alpha numeric bar The default bar is the style bar The styles automatically navigate to the left and right when the leftmost or r...

Page 97: ... the alpha numeric bar This bar lets you enter a letter or number to jump down to the music selection that begins with that letter Pressing a letter will display the pressed letter in the on screen display area located between the two smoked glass windows at the top of the guide alpha numeric bar CHAPTER 7 ESCIENT TOUCH PANEL OVERVIEW ...

Page 98: ...radio option screens a favs button to play your favorites Playlist a random button to randomly play music and an OpenGlobe button to enhance your music experience by allowing you to view more information about your music and to purchase items through a secure link Pressing the toggle button when in the remote control button mode advances to the alpha numeric bar Pressing the toggle button again re...

Page 99: ...n on the remote control button bar will present the Player screen The Player screen appears with a toggle button when a Touch Panel is in use The transport button bar is displayed when the toggle button is pressed again toggle button transport button bar CHAPTER 7 ESCIENT TOUCH PANEL OVERVIEW ETP 1000 Touch Panel ...

Page 100: ... The setup button will bring up the setup screen Pressing the toggle button again will return to the title view that is displayed by default each time you enter the player screen Pressing the Info button on the screen or on the remote will cause the artist name and artist bar to hide while the detailed track information is displayed Pressing the info button again will hide the detailed track infor...

Page 101: ...STALLATION USER S GUIDE M21201 01A1 APPENDIX A CABLE PIN OUT CONFIGURATIONS Appendix A Cable Pin Out Configurations Pin Configurations for RS 232 Cables to CD Changers Pin configurations for RS 232 Cables to Control Systems A ...

Page 102: ... Nulled Cable TuneBase 200 to Pioneer and Onkyo CD PLAYER TuneBase 200 CD Player DB9 Female DB15 Male Pin Function Pin Function 5 GND 1 GND 2 RD 2 TD 3 TD 3 RD RS 232 cable between TuneBase 200 and CD Player must be 25 feet or less With future releases of TuneBase 200 software many more CD changers and controllers will be supported This particular manual may not reflect the additionally supported ...

Page 103: ...ction 2 RD 3 TD 3 TD 2 RD 5 GND 5 GND RS 232 cable between TuneBase 200 and Control System must be 25 feet or less With future releases of TuneBase 200 software many more CD changers and controllers will be supported This particular manual may not reflect the additionally supported equipment Please check the Escient website for the latest updates regarding RS 232 cable configurations APPENDIX A CA...

Page 104: ...R S GUIDE M21201 01A1 Appendix B TuneBase 200 Technical Specs Video Dimensions Audio Specifications Power Usage and Power Supply 3rd Party Certifications Telephone Regulations FCC Part 15 Subpart B B APPENDIX B TUNEBASE 200 TECHNICAL SPECS ...

Page 105: ...C 10 bit Video DACs Frequency Response Composite 2 dB 5MHz S Video 2 dB 5MHz SNR 50dB Crosstalk 50dB Input Impedance 75Ohm Output Impedance 75Ohm Dimensions Width 17 3 8 Height 4 5 8 w feet 4 w o feet Depth 11 7 8 Installed 14 3 8 APPENDIX B TUNEBASE 200 TECHNICAL SPECS ...

Page 106: ... THD N playback 80 dB FS A 0 01 THD N record 90 dB FS A 0 0032 A_D DSP D A Dynamic Range 96 dB FS A 1kHz Channel Separation 95 dB Full Scale Line Output 2 Vrms 50 k ohms Full Scale Line Input 2 5Vrms S PDIF Output PowerRequirements AC90 132VAC 50 60Hz Power Consumption 60 watts APPENDIX B TUNEBASE 200 TECHNICAL SPECS ...

Page 107: ...ay be accomplished by removing the power cord from the wall power outlet Discrete Suspend Sleep Resume WakeUp commands Automatic Restore in the event of Power Loss UL CUL recognized power supply 3rd Party Certifications FCC US Part 15 Class B NTSC Video Output NTSC RS 170A cETL Listing Part 68 Conforms to ULSTD6500 2000 Certified to CAN CSASTDE60065 00 APPENDIX B TUNEBASE 200 TECHNICAL SPECS ...

Page 108: ...local telephone company 5 If your telephone equipment Tunebase 200 causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary 6 Your teleph...

Page 109: ...l 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 Reorient or relocate the re...

Page 110: ...PAGE 109 TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION USER S GUIDE M21201 01A1 Appendix C Minor Troubleshooting Minor Troubleshooting Tips C APPENDIX C MINOR TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 111: ... blinking Following is the Power ON Standby sequence After the TuneBase 200 unit is plugged in an LED located next to the power button will flash this flashing indicates the unit is starting the application When it is finished flashing the LED will turn OFF This means TuneBase 200 is now in a standby or sleep mode You can now press the Power button on the front panel or on the remote once and the ...

Page 112: ...e covers may not be available for your particular discs You can edit the disc information to try and obtain cover art See Chapter 5 Remote LED does not blink when you press a key Replace the batteries with two 2 new AA alkaline batteries Remote LED blinks when you press a key but home entertainment component does not respond Make sure the Remote is aimed at your home entertainment component and is...

Page 113: ... USER S GUIDE M21201 01A1 D APPENDIX D EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL Appendix D External Control Protocol Commands and Responses Overview Unsolicited Status Events Remote Keyboard Commands Database Commands Status Commands Control Commands ...

Page 114: ...control commands are made up of the preamble ESCX command group 01 02 10 20 50 70 sub command specific task specific data of data items and a size of data packet then the actual data packet repeated for the of data items and a carriage return end marker ExternalControlCommandStructure Carriage Return Bye 0003 Hello 0005 002 08 01 ESCX Example 1 3 4 5 4 3 2 5 4 Bytes END MARKER DATA 2 DATA ITEM 2 S...

Page 115: ...SCX01xx where xx Command response APPENDIX D EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL External control command not yet implemented future 09 Requested data not available 08 Command not available during Pow er Standby 07 Invalid Command 06 Invalid Subcommand 05 Wrong Number or Command Arguments 04 Empty Library or Bad Range 03 Bad Command Structure 02 OK 01 01 RESPONSE DESCRIPTION RESPONSE NUMBER COMMAND GROUP Ex...

Page 116: ...e you will receive a RDY status indicating it is ready to be powered on and from then on an OFF or an ON status Event Format ESCX02010010003xxx Where xxx a 3 character string RDY when power is first applied and it boots into the off state standby mode ready for power on ON if power on turned on GUI appears OFF if power is off standby mode Video out off 02 Play Mode changed normal random etc future...

Page 117: ...t The stop and pause events just signify that the state has changed Playing Artist Title Song has changed future implementation 04 EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT NUMBER COMMAND GROUP Database has changed The external control system should re read the library information future implementation 07 Screen Mode changed Guide Player Options Setup etc future implementation 06 Guide Mode changed Playlist edit mo...

Page 118: ...he screen and select them The active TuneBase 200 control function is highlighted and the selection cursor is moved over it Various other commands are used to mimic the operation of the remote control Note that the command response will be OK as long as the key code is a valid one even though the system may ignore the key if the system is in a mode where the key would not normally be processed The...

Page 119: ... Commands Continued COMMAND GROUP SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND DESCRIPTION 10 01 Left 02 Up 03 Right 04 Down 05 Enter 06 Move To X and Y Coordinates and Select The upper left point on the screen is 0 0 and the resolution of the screen is 720 by 480 pixels 07 Power Toggle 08 Power On 09 Power Off 10 0 11 1 12 2 13 3 ...

Page 120: ...2 21 20 9 19 8 18 7 17 6 16 5 15 4 14 10 COMMAND DESCRIPTION SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND GROUPS 29 28 _ 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 9 19 8 18 7 17 6 16 5 15 4 14 10 COMMAND DESCRIPTION SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND GROUPS Remote Keyboard Commands Continued APPENDIX D EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL ...

Page 121: ...N SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND GROUP Guide View Artist 48 Guide View Covers 47 Menu DVD Menu and Guide View Increment 46 Info 45 OpenGlobe 44 Player Explicit always goes to Player 43 Guide Explicit always goes to Guide 42 Guide toggles betweenGuide and Player 41 Option 40 Setup 39 Mode Play Random Group Only works inPlayer 38 Mode Play Random Title Only works inPlayer 37 Mode Play Repeat Group Only ...

Page 122: ...board Commands Continued APPENDIX D EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL 10 49 Guide View Title 50 Guide View Song 54 Play 55 Stop 56 Pause 57 Previous Track 58 Next Track 59 Record 61 Music 63 Title 64 Angle 65 Resume 66 Next future implementation 67 Add Favorites 68 Play Favorites ...

Page 123: ...ure implem entation 71 K 84 J 83 I 82 H 81 G 80 F 79 E 78 D 77 C 76 B 75 A 74 COMMAND DESCRIPTION SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND GROUPS Random future impl ementati on 69 10 Blank future implem entation 70 Blank future implem entation 71 K 84 J 83 I 82 H 81 G 80 F 79 E 78 D 77 C 76 B 75 A 74 COMMAND DESCRIPTION SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND GROUPS Remote Keyboard Commands Continued ...

Page 124: ... M 86 L 85 10 COMMAND DESCRIPTION SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND GROUPS Z 99 Y 98 X 97 W 96 V 95 U 94 T 93 S 92 R 91 Q 90 P 89 O 88 N 87 M 86 L 85 10 Remote Keyboard Commands Continued APPENDIX D EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL Command format ESCX10xx 04 ESCX1004 05 ESCX1005 06 ESCX10060020003aaa0003bbb aaa X coordinate bbb Y coordinate 10 ESCX1010 20 ESCX1020 21 ESCX1021 22 ESCX1022 etc ...

Page 125: ...groups contain the genres for your music and your custom genres that have been created Titles are returned listed in alphabetical order by title regardless of the state of the user interface APPENDIX D EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL COMMAND GROUP SUB COMMAND DESCRIPTION 20 01 Get number of groups genres in the database ESCX20010010002xx xx which list to get groups from where 01 System Music Groups 02 U...

Page 126: ...where 01 System Music Groups 02 User Music Groups bbbb starting group number cccc ending group number Reply Format ESCX2002xxxGROUP1GROUP2etc Where xxx total number of groups multiplied by 2 Each group is made up two items so GROUP1 above 0003xxxyyyyzzzzzzzz where 0003 length of item 1 always 3 xxx number of titles in the group yyyy length of item 2 length of group name zzzzzzzz group name length ...

Page 127: ...st to get groups from where 01 System Music Groups 02 User Music Groups bbbb group number to get titles for cccc starting title number dddd ending title number Reply Format ESCX2003xxxTITLE1TITLE2etc Where xxx total number of titles multiplied by 2 Each title is made up of two items so TITLE1 above 0003xxxyyyyzzzzzzzzzz 0003 length of item 1 always 3 xxx number of tracks in the title yyyy length o...

Page 128: ...roupnumber toget tracksfor cccc titlenumber toget tracksfor dddd startingtracknumber eeee endingtracknumber ReplyFormat ESCX2004xxxTRACK1TRACK2etc Wherexxx total number of tracks EachTRACKis madeof oneitemso TRACK1 bbbbzzzzzzz yyyy lengthof trackname zzzzzzz trackname lengthdepends onyyyy TRACK2 etc havethesameformat asTRACK1 05 Playmusic track Playlist ESCX20050040002aa0004bbbb0004cccc0004dddd aa...

Page 129: ...chlist toget groups from where 01 SystemMusic Groups 02 User Music Groups bbbb which group you want thenumber for 0004 is thelength of thegroupname 01 SystemMusic group name examples are All Playlists CDs MP3s 02 User Music groupname examples are Blues Folk Classical Country Dance EasyListening Family HipHop Rap Jazz Latin NewAge Other Pop R B Soul Rock Soundtracks Reply Format ESCX20060010004xxxx...

Page 130: ...want the number for 0004 is the length of the title Playlist name Reply Format ESCX2007xxxTITLE1TITLE2etc Where xxx total number of titles Playlists that match Multiplied by 2 each title is made up of two items so TITLE1 above 0003xxx0004yyyy 0003 length of item 1 always 3 xxx number of tracks in the title Playlist 0004 length of item 2 always 4 zzzz title Playlist number Most likely only one titl...

Page 131: ... a 3 character string ON if power is on OFF if power is off Get pow er state 01 50 DESCRIPTION SUB COMMAND COMMAND GROUP ESCX5003 Reply Format ESCX50030010002xx Where xx guide sort order where 01 by artist 02 by title 03 by song Get sort order future implementation 03 ESCX5002 Reply Format ESCX50020010002xx Where xx music play mode w here 01 normal 02 repeat track 03 repeat title 04 repeat group 0...

Page 132: ...e song that is playing ff song title length depends on eeee Get current playing artist title song future implementation 04 50 DESCRIPTION SUB COMMAND COMMAND GROUP ESCX5005 Reply Format ESCX50050010002xx Where xx current GUI screen where 01 guide 02 player 03 options 04 configuration Get current screen that is displayed in the GUI future implementation 05 ESCX5004 Reply Format ESCX5004003aaaabbccc...

Page 133: ...ROTOCOL COMMAND GROUP SUB COMMAND DESCRIPTION 70 01 Select guidesource ESCX70010010002xx xx guidesource where 01 Music 02 Register for unsolicited events bydefault you areregistered toreceivethe unsolicited events ESCX7002 03 Unregister for unsolicited events prevent unsolicited events ESCX7003 04 Set Music PlayMode ESCX70040010002xx xx musicplaymode where 01 normal 02 repeat track 03 repeat title...

Page 134: ...PAGE 133 TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION USER S GUIDE M21201 01A1 Appendix E TuneBase 200 Internet Connections When Does TuneBase 200 Connect To Internet E APPENDIX E TUNEBASE 200 INTERNET CONNECTIONS ...

Page 135: ...is exchanged CDLookup Each time a CD Player door is opened and closed a new disc is found TuneBase 200 will automatically connect to the OpenGlobe server in order to retrieve disc information and cover art The status of the connection and the status of the information retrieval is displayed in the lower left portion of the Music Player screen The Internet connection will automatically terminate 2 ...

Page 136: ...ed A progress screen is displayed during this operation You can terminate the connection at any time by pressing STOP Music Option Edit Disc Lookup This Disc If this Option is selected TuneBase 200 will automatically connect to the Internet to lookup the selected disc and will automatically disconnect as soon as the lookup is completed A progress screen is displayed during this operation You can t...

Page 137: ... connection occurs even if TuneBase 200 is turned off A progress screen is provided in case TuneBase 200 is turned on The connection terminates immediately after completing communications with the OpenGlobe servers You can also terminate the connection at any time by pressing STOP The frequency of weekly updates can be modified through the SETUP menu If for some reason you want to disable these up...

Page 138: ...PAGE 137 TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION USER S GUIDE M21201 01A1 Appendix F Enhanced Entertainment Services Enhanced Entertainment Services Through OpenGlobe APPENDIX F ENHANCED SERVICES F ...

Page 139: ...ave been As OpenGlobe evolves and new services are featured you will be able to take advantage of the latest OpenGlobe offerings to enhance your music listening experience It s likely that you will be able to purchase CDs and download them instead of having to wait for them in the mail As new OpenGlobe services new peripherals ISPs applications and user interface software are developed TuneBase 20...

Page 140: ...PAGE 139 TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION USER S GUIDE M21201 01A1 Appendix G Home Networking What is Home Networking Single TuneBase 200 on a Network G APPENDIX G HOME NETWORKING ...

Page 141: ...andards require a board or adapter installed on your PC s associated software and cables to connect In an Ethernet configuration Ethernet network interface boards are installed on your PC s and Ethernet cables are used to connect all equipment In order to connect TuneBase 200 to an Ethernet home network you will need to acquire a USB to Ethernet Adapter In a HomePNA network an HPNA card or adapter...

Page 142: ...nternet through one connection a dial up an HPNA network or an Ethernet connection Diagrams for each of these scenarios follows This manual provides basic setup diagrams for integrating a TuneBase 200 s into a home network For additional configurations or advanced setups please check the Escient website at www escientconvergence com APPENDIX G HOME NETWORKING Single TuneBase Dial up House Phone Ja...

Page 143: ...h from first TuneBase 200 to the next TuneBase 200 or to an Ethernet Adapter 6 feet minimum Maximum length from first TuneBase 200 to last TuneBase 200 include the wiring within the house which may be configured in a star like pattern that returns to origin 500 feet maximum APPENDIX G HOME NETWORKING Single TuneBase HPNA Netw ork House Phone Jack Route to Internet Existing Phone Line Hom e PC with...

Page 144: ...hat TuneBase 200 requires a USB to Ethernet Adapter in order to connect to an Ethernet network APPENDIX G HOME NETWORKING Single TuneBase Ethernet Network Home PC TuneBase USB to Ethernet Adapter Personal Gateway Router High Bandwidth Connection Cable Modem DSL or T1 ...

Page 145: ...erview Text Entry Via the TuneBase 200 Remote Control Installing Batteries Into Remote Programming the Remote Programming TV VCR Combo Searching for Your Code Checking the Codes Re Assigning Device Keys Changing Volume Lock Other Manufacturer s IR Codes H APPENDIX H REMOTE OVERVIEW ...

Page 146: ... toggles between the Guide and Player screen INFO used to toggle the type of details you see on your screen For instance if you re in player mode the cover art would be replaced with track time estimates This is also used to toggle select all tracks select no tracks under the current title when you are in Create Edit Playlist mode and Create Edit Group mode POWER operates on the currently selected...

Page 147: ...rchase additional titles based on your preferences VIEW toggles the Guide screen through Artist Music and Song views Navigation Keys theUP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys are used to navigate and highlight items while the SELECT key is used to accept the item s Mode Key SetupKey Option Key View Key OpenGlobe Key TuneBase 200 Navigation Control Keys Source Keys PowerKey Guide Key Info Key APPENDIX H...

Page 148: ... once by starting the current track over Pressing the key again while in the first couple of seconds of a track will go to the previous track on the music collection Pressing and holding this key will perform a fast backwards skip and you will hear the music as it progresses back in time This key is also used as the Backspace key when entering text in a text box such as on the registra tion screen...

Page 149: ...on the registration screen Finally this key can also be used as the Forward key when browsing the OpenGlobe CE Commerce opportunities The RECORD key is used as a Save button to commit changes made on many screens throughout TuneBase 200 The STOP key is used to stop music that is currently playing This key also acts as the STOP loading pages button when browsing the OpenGlobe CE Commerce opportunit...

Page 150: ...song it would normally play based on the mode RANDOM allows one key access to start playing your music randomly ADD TO FAVORITES adds the currently highlighted item to the special Playlist called favorites PLAY FAVORITES allows one key access to play your favorite music Plays the favorites Playlist Next Random Music Add to Favorites Play Favorites APPENDIX H REMOTE OVERVIEW ...

Page 151: ...plays 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 t...

Page 152: ...the beginning of a field or characters that follow a space TuneBase 200 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...

Page 153: ...WXYZ9 0 _ 0 _ 0 APPENDIX H REMOTE OVERVIEW Navigating within a text entry box using the remote Backspace over text Backspace key Delete text Play key clears all text input in the current Edit Field Insert a space in text Space key Cursor left within a text field Left arrow key Cursor right within a text field Right arrow key To exit a text entry box Press the Enter or Select key to accept the text...

Page 154: ...are inserted correctly the LED will blink once Programming the Remote The Remote can control up to 8 different components Note that 3 of these are already used for TuneBase 200 TuneBase 200 and PowerPlay For TV VCR Combo control see the next section Perform the following instructions for each component you want controlled 1 Turn on a component e g VCR and if applicable insert media e g cassette or...

Page 155: ... program before moving onto step 2 2 On the Remote press DVD Press and hold SETUP until the LED blinks twice then release SETUP 3 Use the Setup Codes For TV VCR Combos last section in this appendix to locate the brand name and then enter the first four digit code for your component If performed correctly the LED will blink twice NOTE If the LED did not blink twice then repeat steps 2 through 3 and...

Page 156: ... device does not respond to the Remote after trying all codes listed for your brand or if your brand is not listed at all try searching for your code For example to search for a code for your TV 1 On the Remote press TV once 2 Press and hold SETUP until the LED blinks twice then release SETUP 3 Enter 9 9 1 The LED will blink twice 4 Aim the remote control at the TV and slowly alternate between pre...

Page 157: ... operating your TV 1 On the Remote press TV once 2 Press and hold SETUP until the LED blinks twice then release SETUP 3 Enter 9 9 0 The LED will blink twice 4 To view the code for the first digit press 1 once Wait 3 seconds count the LED blinks e g 3 blinks 3 NOTE If a code digit is 0 the LED will not blink 5 Repeat step 4 three more times for remaining digits Use 2 for the second digit 3 for the ...

Page 158: ...willblinktwice 3 PressDVDonce thenpressAUXonce 4 TheAUXkeyisnowreadytobeprogrammedforyourVCR SeeProgrammingComponent Control Toreassignotherdevicekeys repeatsteps1through4bysubstitutingthekey sequencefromthebelowchartforthemostpopularcomponents To Re Assign Key Sequence Perform TV as VCR key SETUP 9 9 2 DVD TV TV as 2nd CBL key SETUP 9 9 2 CBL TV TV as 2nd AUX key SETUP 9 9 2 AUX TV TV as 2nd RCV ...

Page 159: ... 9 9 2 FB DVD DVD back to DVD VCR SETUP 9 9 2 DVD DVD AUX as 2nd TV key SETUP 9 9 2 TV AUX AUX as 2nd DVD VCR key SETUP 9 9 2 DVD AUX AUX as 2nd CBL key SETUP 9 9 2 CBL AUX AUX as 2nd RCV TNR key SETUP 9 9 2 RCV AUX AUX as AMP key SETUP 9 9 2 PP AUX AUX as CD key SETUP 9 9 2 TB AUX AUX as SAT key SETUP 9 9 2 FB AUX AUX back to AUX SETUP 9 9 2 AUX AUX Whenareassignmentisdone theLEDwillblinktwicetoc...

Page 160: ...through a non associated mode e g through the cable in the TV mode To change Volume Lock to another mode 1 On the Remote press and hold SETUP until the LED blinks twice then release SETUP 2 Enter 9 9 3 and then press any mode key once except TV The LED will blink twice 3 Now whenever you press VOL VOL or MUTE volume will be controlled by your mode choice To change Volume Lock back to the TV mode 1...

Page 161: ...147 1247 1347 RadioShack0047 0154 0165 0180 0030 0178 0019 0056 0039 Realistic 0154 0165 0180 0030 0178 0019 0056 0039 Runco0017 0030 0603 SSS0180 0019 Sampo0030 0039 Samsung0060 0030 0178 0019 0056 Samsux0039 Sansei0451 Sansui0463 Sanyo0154 Scimitsu 0019 Scotch0178 Scott0236 0180 0178 0019 0179 Sears0047 0054 0154 0156 0178 0179 0056 0171 Semivox0180 Semp0156 Sharp0093 0165 0039 Shogun0019 Signat...

Page 162: ...a 0042 Mitsubishi 0048 0067 0043 Motorola 0035 0048 Multitech0000 0072 NEC0104 0067 0041 0038 Nikko0037 Noblex0240 Olympus0035 Optimus0037 0048 0104 0162 0454 1062 1162 1262 Orion0184 0209 0002 Panasonic0035 0162 0225 0454 1162 Penney0035 0037 0240 0042 0038 Pentax0042 Philco0035 0209 Philips 0035 0081 Pilot 0037 Pioneer0067 Profitronic 0240 Proscan0060 Protec0072 Pulsar 0039 Quarter 0046 Quartz00...

Page 163: ...egency0002 Rembrandt0011 Runco0000 SLMarx0040 Samsung0144 0040 Scientific Atlanta 0008 0477 0017 0877 Signal0015 0040 Signature 0011 Sprucer 0021 Starcom0003 0015 Stargate0015 0040 0797 Starquest 0015 TV860063 Teleview0040 Tocom0012 0013 Toshiba0000 Tusa0015 Unika0153 United Artists 0007 Universal 0153 0191 Viewstar0063 Zenith0000 0525 Zentek0400 Setup Codes for Satellite or DBS Receivers Press re...

Page 164: ... 0008 0042 0360 Casio 0195 Clarinette 0195 Curtis Mathes 0080 Denon0004 Emerson0424 Fisher 0042 0219 0360 Garrard 0463 0424 Harman Kardon0110 0189 0891 JBL0110 JVC 0074 Kenwood0027 0186 0042 0077 Koss0424 LXI0181 Linn0189 Lloyd s0195 MCS 0039 0346 Magnavox0531 0189 0195 0391 Marantz0039 0189 Modulaire 0195 NAD 0320 Nakamichi0097 0347 Onkyo0135 Optimus0531 0670 0186 0042 0177 0181 0219 0738 0801 10...

Page 165: ... M21201 01A1 Jerrold 0459 0520 RCA 0056 Scientific Atlanta 0460 Sony0010 0159 Starcom0459 Setup Codes for Video Accessories Press AUX Archer 0160 GC Electronics 0160 Jebsee0160 Rabbit0081 RadioShack0160 TeleCaption 0171 Other Manufacturer s IR Codes ...

Page 166: ...PAGE 165 TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION USER S GUIDE M21201 01A1 Appendix I Wireless Keyboard Overview I APPENDIX I WIRELESS KEYBOARD OVERVIEW ...

Page 167: ...s different between the two devices is the SET key indicated below It is used to set up the brand of device you want to control for each source This key is used in conjunction with the Escient key to change the Escient product to be controlled between TuneBase 200 and TuneBase 200 Default is TuneBase 200 APPENDIX I WIRELESS KEYBOARD OVERVIEW If you want to use your own USB keyboard instead of the ...

Page 168: ...PAGE 167 TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION USER S GUIDE M21201 01A1 INDEX X TuneBase 200 Manual Index ...

Page 169: ...ettings to change 85 Autobuild definition 14 Autobuild Process how to start 49 automatic update preferences 84 B back button 81 Back Panel Reviewed 20 BACKSPACE key on remote 147 Batteries installing 153 brightness 86 Button and Key what s the difference 40 C Cable Pin Out Configurations 100 calibrate touch panel 85 Cautions Warnings 13 CD Changer s connecting 26 CD Changers what changers supporte...

Page 170: ...34 Connecting Sony Changers 27 Connecting to Internet Using HPNA 33 Connecting to Internet Using Internal Modem 32 Connecting TuneBase 200 to a Composite TV or Monit 21 Connecting TuneBase 200 to a VGA Projector or Moni 23 Connecting TuneBase 200 to an S Video TV or Monito 22 Contact Information 16 Content Icons 54 contrast 86 Control Commands 132 Control Protocol external commands 112 Controller ...

Page 171: ...l Status Commands 130 External Control Unsolicited Status Events 115 F Favorite Music one key access 62 FCC Part 15 Subpart B 108 Filter Bar Details 56 free Internet Service providers ISPs why you can t use 44 G Get Music Info 77 when does TuneBase connect to internet 135 get music info button 77 Getting Started 37 Gracenote 11 Group create a new 74 to delete a music group 76 to edit a music group...

Page 172: ... this disc button 70 M Managing Music 63 Manual 6 Manual Disclaimers 13 Manufacturer s IR Codes 160 Minor Troubleshooting 109 MODE key on remote 145 Multi Room Controller connecting 34 Music Group create a new 74 to delete 76 to edit 75 Music Info to get 77 Music Mode how to access music 58 MUSIC OPTIONS 64 Music Options 73 more 73 Music Player Screen Navigation 60 Music Player Screen Overview 59 ...

Page 173: ...h OPTION screens 64 Other Manufacturer s IR Codes 160 Out of Warranty Repair 9 P password protection 89 PAUSE key on remote 148 PHAST cable pin outs 102 Phone numbers contacting Escient 16 Pin Configurations for RS 232 Cables to CD Changer 101 Pin Out Configurations 100 Pioneer cable pin outs 101 Pipeline software 49 PLAY key on remote 147 PLAY FAVORITES key on remote 149 play mode option button 6...

Page 174: ...atory Statements 10 Remote Changing Volume Lock 159 checking the codes 156 navigating within text entry box 152 other manufacturer s IR codes 160 programming 153 Programming TV VCR Combo 154 Re Assigning Device Keys 157 searching for your code 155 text and numeric entry 150 remote administration 81 remote control button bar on touch panel guide screen 97 on touch panel player screen 99 touch panel...

Page 175: ...Sorting Music by Artist Title or Song 61 SOURCE KEYS on remote 145 SPACE key on remote 148 Specs TuneBase technical specs 103 Status Commands external control 130 STOP key on remote 148 styles bar on touch panel 95 on touch panel guide screen 95 T tcp ip settings 83 Technical Specs 103 Telephone Regulations 107 Terms and Definitions 14 Text Entry on remote 150 Third Party Certifications 106 time z...

Page 176: ...oard i 166 User Information to change 80 user information 80 User Interface overview 52 user profile 80 user registration 80 Utilities to access TuneBase 200 91 V Video specifications 104 video no video troubleshooting 110 Video and Com Ports Settings to change 85 VIEW key on remote 146 VOLUME key on remote 147 Volume Lock on remote 159 W Warnings 13 Warranty Information 7 web sync utility 91 Webs...

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