Escient M51003-02A3 manual Vision FAQ, Movies Q&A

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Vision FAQ

Movies Q&A

1.Can you import standard DVDs?

a.Yes, DVDs that you own may be imported using the front panel DVD/CD Player.

2.Are DVDs converted or compressed when you import them?

a.No, the DVD is imported in its entirety and stored in its original MPEG-2 format.

3.Can I import my home movies?

a.Yes. If you have created a standard DVD from your home video or movies, you can import them using the front panel DVD drive. You may also import MPEG2 video in ISO format over your home network.

10.Will it support a Blu-Ray/HD-DVD changer when one is avail- able?

a.Yes. When a Blu-Ray/HD-DVD changer that supports HDMI a/v and control connections becomes available, the Vision will support it.

11. Can I play DVDs other than Region 1 discs?

a.The VS and VC players are set for the region that they are sold in.

12. Can I change the MPAA rating so my kids can’t watch a movie?

a.Yes. All metadata for music and movies is user editable from the TV interface or from your computer using a web browser.

4.Are there parental controls for movies?

a.Yes. MPAA ratings are supported for all movies.

5.How many video streams can I play at once from a VS server to VS/ VC clients?

a.5

6.How many video streams can I play at once off of a VX server to VS/ VC clients?

a.10

7.Can you play or import HD-DVDs or Blu-Ray DVDs?

a.No.

8.Can you import from the VS or VC directly onto the VX server?

a.Yes, using the front panel drive.

9.How many movies does each Vision product store?

a.The VS-100 stores up to 100 movies, the VS-200 stores up to 200 movies, and the VX-600 stores up to 600 movies based on an estimated average of 5GB per movie (and no stored music). The actual total number of movies stored on the Vision models will vary depending on average movie size.

Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide

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Music Q&A

1.Can you import CDs?

a.Yes, using the front panel drive of a VS or VC client.

2.Can you create CD-Rs?

a.No, The Vision currently does not allow creating “mix” or custom CD-R discs.

3.Does Vision Support Internet Radio?

a.Internet Radio is still available on Fireball series. Rhapsody Channels (stream- ing radio stations) is available on the Vision series.

4.Can you connect your iPod to the Vision?

a.Using the Fireball FP-1 with integrated iPod dock, the Vision VS and VC models can access anything on your iPod over your home network.

5.Can you connect iTunes to the Vision?

a.Yes, iTunes can use the Vision as it’s source for music files and sync Vision music to your iPod.

6.What audio formats are supported?

a.WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA, and FLAC

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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 CD discs To import digital audio files from your computerTo import digital photo 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 MusicEnable Display and Play Mode for DVDs To watch a DVD discTo watch a Movie or Video Enable Display and Play Mode for CDs To listen to a CD discTo listen to Music 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 musicChanging Vision’s Settings To specify what to do when you insert a DVDTo adjust the screen saver settings 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
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