Escient M51003-02A3 Determining your Vision’s IP Address, Controlling Vision from Your Computer

Page 32

Concurrent Operations

VS Server Limits

When properly installed, the Vision VS can support the following concurrent functions:

•Streaming to five different VS/VC clients while playing a movie locally

•Streaming to five different VS/VC clients while importing a movie from the front panel drive

•Stream to one VS/VC client while importing a movie from the front panel drive

•Stream to one VS/VC client while importing a movie from a remote VS/VC cli- ent

•Remotely import up to two movies from VS/VC clients (no movies playing lo- cally or streaming)

VX Server Limits

When properly installed, the Vision VX can support the following concurrent functions:

•Streaming to ten different VS/VC clients

•Remotely import up to four movies from VS/VC clients (no movies playing)

•Remotely import up to two movies from VS/VC clients (two movies playing)

Determining your Vision’s IP Address

To view the IP network address of your Vision

1.Select Setup

2.Select Utilities

3.Select System Information

4.The IP address is located on the last line in the format 0.0.0.0

Controlling Vision from Your Computer

The exact same Vision user interface that is displayed on your TV can be ac- cessed from any computer on your local network provided that it is capable of running the Adobe Flash 9 multimedia player available for free from: http:// www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/.

To control to your Vision from your PC

1.Determine the IP address of your Vision (see above)

2.Open your web browser on your computer and enter the address of your Vi- sion. Example: 192.168.0.100

3.The Vision user interface will be displayed in a few seconds, then you can con- trol every aspect of Vision using your keyboard and mouse.

Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide

Version: M51003-02A3

Connecting to Vision’s Network Shares

You can access your Vision’s network shares using it’s IP address or its Server Name from any computer on your local network provided that it is capable of mounting CIFS/SMB shares.

To connect to your Vision’s network shares from your PC

1.Select Start->Run and enter the IP address or Server Name of your Vision. Example: \\192.168.0.100 or \\vision-vs.

2.Vision share for your task:

•CONTENT - Access Vision’s music files (read only)

•COVERS - Used to import your own DVD and CD cover art for use on the Vision (read/write)

•IMPORT - Used to import your music, movies, and videos into your Vision (write only)

•PHOTOS - Used to import your photos onto and delete photos from your Vision (read/write)

•PLAYLISTS - Access Vision’s music playlists for backup purposes (read only)

Sharing Vision’s Music with FireBall Media Servers

Vision’s music library can be accessed from most FireBall Media Servers on your network using the same technique that allows you to share music between two FireBall media servers. Follow the steps that came with your FireBall product for connecting to another FireBall server and select the name of your Vision from the list of available servers.

Supported FireBall Media Servers include: E2 Series, DVDM Series, MP-200 Series, MX Series, AVX Series, ZP Series and FP Series.

Note: Vision’s movies, photos, and Rhapsody are not available to con- nected FireBalls.

32

Page 31 Page 33
Image 32
Page 31 Page 33
Contents Escient Vision Welcome Getting StartedChanging Vision’s Settings ConnectionTips and Troubleshooting Service and SupportVideo Specifications Macrovision U.S. Patent InformationPage Music never looked so good Page Congratulations and thank you What You Need to Setup Vision VS Series Server/Players Power Button VS & VC Series Components Setting up Vision To get started you need toYou can connect Vision to a widescreen TV that has To connect a widescreen TV with an Hdmi portTo connect a widescreen TV with a DVI port To connect a widescreen TV and an A/V receiver Connect an Ethernet cable Language Settings Importing Your Media Importing Movies and VideosTo import DVD discs To import movies and videos from your computerTo import digital photo files from your computer To import CD discsTo import digital audio files from your computer Using Vision Basic Navigation Using The Remote ControlUniversal Remote Control Capabilities Escient IR Code Banks Direct Access to Main Source MenusAdditional Features Transport Controls for Movies and MusicTo watch a Movie or Video Enable Display and Play Mode for DVDsTo watch a DVD disc To listen to Music Enable Display and Play Mode for CDsTo listen to a CD disc To manage the Now Playing Queue To view photos on VisionWhat is Rhapsody? To setup your Rhapsody AccountTo access your favorite Rhapsody albums and tracks To select and play Rhapsody musicTo adjust the screen saver settings Changing Vision’s SettingsTo specify what to do when you insert a DVD To enable parental controls Select External Control Select Serial Port ManagerTo configure the remote control Editing Vision’s Media Information To manually search for a CD cover Pre-Installation HdmiConnecting to Vision’s Network Shares Determining your Vision’s IP AddressControlling Vision from Your Computer Sharing Vision’s Music with FireBall Media ServersAccessing your iPod Music with a Vision Media Server Supported File TypesSharing FireBall Music with your Vision Media Server Escient Early Detection Monitoring System EdmsImportant Care and Cleaning Information Using Connectors and PortsFinding your Vision serial number Contacting Escient Technical SupportSpecifications Audio SpecificationsAnalog Video Digital VideoVision FAQ Movies Q&AWhat is the video bandwidth of Vision? Will it output a 1080p video signal?Can I add more storage space when I run out? What image formats are supported?Escient End User License Agreement Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide Gracenote End User License Agreement Patent Nos
Top Page Image Contents