Escient Fireball SE-80 Owners manual

SE-80 DIGITAL MUSIC MANAGER
START UP GUIDE

P/N: M32001-01A2

THANK YOU

The team at Escient would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing an Escient
FireBall product. Escient is committed to providing our customers the most technologically
advanced, yet easier-than-ever to use products that converge the power of the Internet with home
entertainment.

To maximize your enjoyment, please take a few minutes to review this Start Up Guide. It will
guide you through all the features and benefits of your new FireBall.

If you should need assistance please call our Customer Support Staff at 800.372.4368

INTRODUCTION

This FireBall Manual is intended to provide the reader with an overview of the main
features and benefits of the Escient FireBall Music Management System. For more detailed
instruction and technical information, please refer to the Support section of the Escient web
site (www.escient.com/support).

DISCLAIMER

At the time of printing, the FireBall screenshot images in this manual matched the FireBall in­terface screens. However, since FireBall has the capability of downloading software updates and
enhancements on a regular basis, the resulting screen updates may no longer match the images in
this manual.

This manual is copyright ©2005 by D&M Holdings and Escient. All rights reserved.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

• 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 produce 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 approved
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 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 FireBall screen-saver turned on and set to the lowest possible “time-out”
duration. Warning: This device uses the mains plug as the means to disconnect the unit, this unit
remains powered unless disconnected from the mains source.

INSTALLATION

1) Unpack the FireBall, cables, and accessories. Install the
included batteries into the remote. Write down the FireBall se­rial number (located on the back) here:

SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________________

CONTENTS
FireBall
IR Remote Control (batteries included)
Analog Audio/Composite Video Cable (red, white, and yellow)
Ethernet Cable
Power Cable
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AUDIO INVIDEO IN

2) Connect FireBall to your A/V Receiver and TV

A)Locate the included Analog Audio/Composite Video Cable.
B)Connect FireBall to any 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. Contact your Escient dealer for more information

3) Connect FireBall to your network using the included Ethernet
cable.

INTERNET

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ROUTER

PC OR MAC

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4)Connect FireBall to an AC outlet using the included power
cord.

Note: The power LED on the front of the FireBall will begin to flash. The power LED will turn solid RED
once the FireBalll has completed its initialization process indicating the unit is in standby.

5) 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. Follow the instructions
on the screen to complete the setup procedure.

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