Escient DVDM-100 快速安装指南

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Document Number: M22120-01A4

July 2004

Power to electrical outlet

IR In for IR external 

control

S-Link / IR Out to control 

Kenwood DVD/CD 

changers 1/2/3 

Analog Out to the 

receiver for analog audio

to the

 TV or other display 

Component Video In for 

pass through from DVD 

changers 1/2/3

Composite or S-Video 

Video In for pass through 

from DVD changers 1/2/3

Stereo or 5.1 channel 

audio 

In from the DVD 

changers 1/2/3

Connect FireBall to the 

Internet using ethernet or 

dialup modem.

Stereo or 5.1 channel 

audio 

Out to the receiver

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

• Install the included batteries into the remote and keyboard.

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

SERIAL NUMBER:

A) Locate the included composite video and analog audio cables.

B) Connect FireBall to the "DVD" or other 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. This is also applicable to the next step, 

connecting changers to your FireBall. Contact your Escient dealer for more information.

A) Locate the composite video and analog audio cables included with your changer.

B) Connect the composite video output from the first changer to the composite video input

1 on FireBall.

C) Connect the analog audio cables from the first changer to the FRONT LEFT and

RIGHT inputs of the first 5.1 analog audio input on FireBall.

D) Locate the included RS-232 serial cable and 1/8" stereo S-Link/IR cable.

E) Connect the RS-232 serial cable from the first changer to COM port 1 on FireBall.

F) Connect the S-Link/IR cable from the "DVD-Control" jack on Kenwood changers to the

S-Link/IR input 1 on FireBall. 

G) Repeat steps A-F for each additional changer using video, audio, COM, and S-Link/IR

ports number 2 and 3 on FireBall. 

Note: FireBall requires an Internet connection to identify the discs in connected changers, 

to provide additional entertainment services, and for general system maintenance.

• If you have a Dialup Internet Service Provider, connect the included telephone cable

from FireBall's modem jack to an in wall phone jack in your home.

• If you have a broadband (cable, DSL, ISDN) Internet Service Provider, 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.

• Plug each changer into an AC outlet.

• 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 TV 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 TV and receiver are turned on and set to the 

correct FireBall input.

MANAGE UP TO 1209 DVDs/CDs

SEARCH YOUR MEDIA

PLAY INTERNET RADIO

GET ENHANCED

ENTERTAINMENT

SERVICES

STREAM DIGITAL MUSIC

©2004 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.

Coax Out and Optical 

Out to the receiver for 

digital audio

Optical In and Coax In 

from DVD changers 1/2/3 

for digital audio

RS-232 for external 

control or touch screen

RS-232 to control 

DVD/CD changers 1/2/3

Composite or S-Video 

Video Out to the optional 

Composite or S-Video 

Video Out to the TV or 

other

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

CHANGER CONNECTION
RECEIVER CONNECTION
DISPLAY CONNECTION
GENERAL CONNECTION