Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide
Version: M51003-02A3
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Supported File Types
Vision supports the following audio and video file formats:
Audio File Format
Import
Encode
MP3
Yes
Yes
FLAC
Yes
Yes
AAC (non Apple DRM)
Yes
No
WAV
Yes
Yes
Apple Lossless
Yes
No
WMA
Yes
No
Video File Format
Import
ISO (encrypted MPEG2 DVD)
Yes
ISO (Unencrypted MPEG2 DVD)
Yes
VOB (Unencrypted MPEG2 DVD)
No
TS (raw transport stream)
No
MP4 (MPEG4 part 2/h.263)
Yes*
MP4 (MPEG4 part 10/h.264)
No
*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.
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
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.
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
4. Your iPod music will now be merged into your local Vision music library
Escient Early Detection Monitoring System (EDMS)
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.
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.
Always follow the on screen instructions if the EDMS detects a potential prob-
lem with your Vision Media Server.
