Quick Setup 6640 Intech Blvd.

Indianapolis, Indiana 46278, USA www.escient.com

Email: support@escient.com

Document Number: M32003-01A2 March 2007

1. UNPACK YOUR NEW FIREBALL™ SEi

Unpack the FireBall, cables, and accessories (save the box).

Make note of the serial number (located on the back).

SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________________________

2. CONNECT FIREBALL TO YOUR A/V SYSTEM

Locate the included composite video and analog audio cables.

Connect FireBall to any available A/V input on your receiver or Telly.

Note: You may use optional s-video or component video cables and optional digital audio cables for the best picture and sound quality

4. POWER UP!

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 Telly 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 Telly and receiver are turned on and set to the correct FireBall input.

5. QUICK START

• Use the remote control and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: The default video output mode is NTSC. Instructions for changing the video mode to PAL are in the User's Guide.

3. CONNECT FIREBALL TO THE INTERNET

FireBall requires an Internet connection to identify the CDs played and recorded in the front panel drive, for playing Internet Radio stations, and for general system maintenance.

Connect the included ethernet cable from FireBall's ethernet jack to your ethernet network.

NOTE: You may need to purchase additional network hardware such as a "router". Please contact your Escient dealer for more information.

Optical Out to the receiver for digital audio

Composite or S-Video Video Out to the Telly or other display device

Component Video Out to the Telly or other display device

RS-232for external control or touch screen

©2007 Escient. All rights reserved. Escient and the Escient logo are registered trademarks and FireBall and Physital are trademarks of Digital Networks North America, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Escient reserves the right to change product hardware, features and software without notice. Upon any change, materials are updated as quickly as possible, but may not be reflected in documents already distributed. Supported hardware is updated continually. If you wish to interface with hardware that is not listed on this data sheet, please call Escient at 800.372.4368.

Power to electrical outlet

IR In for IR external

 

control

Analog In from external

Ethernet Network Jack

analog audio source

 

connects FireBall to your

Analog Out to the

broadband Ethernet

network.

receiver for analog audio

 

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Escient Digital Music Manager quick start Connect Fireball to Your A/V System, Power UP, Quick Start

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