Escient
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Document Number: M42001-01A4
Feb 2007
Digital Media Manager
MX-531 / 311 / 111
Quick Setup
1. Unpack Your New FireBall Media Manager
• Unpack the FireBall, cables, and accessories (save the box).
• Install the included batteries into the remote.
• Make note of the serial number (located on the back).
SERIAL NUMBER:
2. Connect FireBall to your Home Theater
A)
Locate the included composite video and analog audio cables.
B)
Connect FireBall to the "DVD" or other available A/V input on your receiver or TV.
Note:
You may use optional s-video or component video cables and optional digital audio cables
for the best picture and sound quality. This is also applicable to the next step, connecting
changers to your FireBall. Contact your Escient dealer for more information.
3. Connect Changers to your FireBall
A)
Locate the composite video and analog audio cables included with your changer.
B)
Connect the composite video output from the first changer to the composite video input 1 on
FireBall.
C)
Connect the analog audio cables from the first changer to the LEFT and RIGHT inputs
of the first analog audio input on FireBall.
D)
Locate the included RS-232 serial cable.
E)
Connect the RS-232 serial cable from the first changer to COM port 1 on FireBall.
F)
Repeat steps
A-E
for each additional changer using video, audio, and COM ports number 2
and 3 on FireBall
(Not Applicable for the MX-111 and MX-311)
.
4. Connect FireBall to the Internet
Note:
FireBall requires an Internet connection to identify the discs in the front panel drive and
connected changers, to play Internet radio stations, and for general system maintenance.
• If you have a broadband (cable, DSL, ISDN) Internet Service Provider, connect the
included ethernet cable from FireBall's ethernet jack to your ethernet network.
• If you have a Dialup Internet Service Provider, you’ll need to configure Internet connection
sharing on a PC to the phoneline.
Note:
You may need to purchase additional network hardware such as a "router".
Please contact your Escient dealer for more information.
5. Power Up!
• Plug each changer into an AC outlet.
• Plug FireBall into an AC outlet.
• The Standby LED on the front of the FireBall will begin to flash RED during the
power on cycle. When the LED turns solid RED, the FireBall is ready for use.
• Press the power button on the front panel or on the remote control. The LED
will turn solid BLUE and video will be displayed on the TV when the unit is on.
Note:
You may have to press the "FB1" button on the remote to configure it to control FireBall.
Also be sure the TV and receiver are turned on and set to the correct FireBall input.
6. Quick Start
• Use the remote control and follow the on-screen instructions.
CHANGER CONNECTION
RECEIVER CONNECTION
DISPLAY CONNECTION
GENERAL CONNECTION
MX-311 & MX-111
MX-531
