Escient DVDM-100 Configuring a FireBall Server, Configuring a FireBall Client, Networking

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Configuring a FireBall Server

Every FireBall capable of server functions is automatically enabled to serve MP3 and FLAC audio whenever it is plugged in and properly configured for your network.

It is recommended that you give each of your FireBall servers a unique name that describes it’s location using the SERVER SETTINGS screen which can be accessed from Setup/Network /Server Settings. Names like “LivingRoom”, “HomeTheater”, “MyMusicServer” are all good examples.

Note: Do not use spaces in the FireBall Server Name.

Optionally, you can assign a password for web access to the FireBall. This password is independent from the Parental Controls password and is used to limit access to FireBall’s web server from any standard web browser on your network. If a password is entered here, the user will be asked to enter it when connecting to the FireBall from their PC. This password is provided to protect access to your FireBall through the standard HTTP port 80 on your subnet.

Configuring a FireBall Client

Networking

Each FireBall client must be on the same network as the server. This document will assume that you have properly connected your FireBall client to the same network as your FireBall server. Please refer to the HomeNetworkingPrimer support document on the Escient web site for more information about home networking.

Server Selection

FireBall clients will automatically select the first server it sees on the network and connect to it upon startup.

If you have more than one server on your network, you can manually select a different server using the Server Connection screen which can be accessed from Setup/Internet Configuration/Server Connection.

The Server Connection screen displays a list of FireBall Servers found on your network by their default or user defined “FireBall Name”.

Once you select a server and save your selection, press MUSIC to view the Music Guide on the client. In a few moments, the Music Guide will display the contents of the FireBall server. You can then select and play anything from the Music Guide just as you would from a single FireBall.

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Contents M22003-01A6 DVDM-100 USER’S ManualProduct Introduction View By Title View By Cover Movie InfoView By Artist View By Cover Choosing Your Network Connection Setting the Screen Saver PreferencesNetworking 103 Server Selection Additional Information 106FireBall Serial Number Manual Disclaimers About This Manual Record Your Serial NumberFireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Trademarks & Service Marks Warranty Information FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Escient Privacy Policy Terms and Definitions Please wait. This may take several minutes Power StatesPower Phone Video Communication portsRemote Overview Entering Numeric Entry Mode FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Supported External Changers Connecting Sony DVP-CX777ES CD/DVD Changers Connecting Kenwood CD/DVD Changers FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Loading DVD Movie Discs Into Changers FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Getting Disc Information for a Range of Discs FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Video Outputs RS-232 Connections Ethernet Connections FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Changer Types Sony DVD/CD Changer Hookup Registration Testing a Dialup Connection FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Browsing your Movie Library View By Title FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Browsing your Music Library Playing the Current Title View By Artist Changing the Current Play Mode Viewing By Genre Broadband Internet connection FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Creating Playlists Creating Groups Select the Save button to save the new station Updating the Internet Radio Stations List Editing Disc Info Automatically Lookup Information for This Disc FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Selecting an Existing Cover Edit Description FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Editing Track Names Automatically Lookup Information for This Disc FireBall DVDM-100 User’s Manual Selecting an Existing Cover Select the Save button to save the changes Editing Radio InformationEditing Playlists Editing Groups Deleting Music Deleting Playlists Deleting Groups Other Modes Activation Idle TimeRetail Demo Mode Setting Your Time Zone Customizable user interface Enabling Password Protection Movie Ratings Choosing Your Network Connection Testing the Your Connection Ethernet Settings Dialup Settings Setting the FireBall Server Settings Digital Input Preferences Video Format Centering the FireBall Screen Adjusting your TV’s Brightness Adjusting your TV’s Contrast Adjusting your TV’s Sharpness Adjusting your TV’s Color and Tint Surround mode settings Installing the ETP Touch Panel Calibrating the Touch Panel 5Button Frame Interface 5Toggle Bar Interface Ir remote control Direct access codes Function Multi-Key Combinations Direct Media Access IR Remote DefinitionsThese numbers may change. If you experience trouble with Playlist hot keys Serial COM Ports Home Theater Master Controlling FireBall from Other DevicesNet Streams Crestron Opus Elan ViaGetting Information about Your FireBall Restarting the System Updating the Software Using the Web User Interface Setting up the FireBall Web Server5Fixed 800x600 Web Interface 3Resizable PDA Web Interface Clients ServersLocating the FireBall Clients and Servers Distributed Configuring a FireBall Client Configuring a FireBall ServerNetworking Escient Technical Support Software Update Problems Manual Software Update Checks Network ProblemsRecording Problems Audio vs. Data CDs Additional Information SpecificationsUSE of this Product Implies Acceptance Terms below
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