Installation and User’s Guide EscientConvergence Corp. Manual No.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 About This Manual ...................................................................................................................... 6 Record Your Serial Number ....................................................................................................... 6 Copyright ................................
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connecting Multi-Room Controller or Touch Panel ................................................................... 34 Connect Power Cord ............................................................................................................... 35 TuneBase 200 Power States: On, Standby, Off .....................................................................
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Select Cover Art .................................................................................................................. 72 To Access “More...” Music Options ......................................................................................... 73 To Create a New Music Group ................................................................................................ 74 To Edit a Music Group .........................................
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Commands and Responses Overview ................................................................................. 113 Unsolicited Status Events ...................................................................................................... 115 Remote/Keyboard Commands ............................................................................................... 117 Database Commands ..............................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction About This Manual Record Your Serial Number Copyright Warranty Information Regulatory Statement Trademarks and Service Marks Escient and OpenGlobe Privacy Policy Cautions and Warnings Manual Disclaimers Terms and Definitions Contact Information TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 1 CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION PAGE 5
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 About This Manual This combination installation and user’s manual serves as a step-by-step guide to setting up the TuneBase 200 system developed and shipped by Escient Convergence. Chapter 2 shows you how to set up and connect TuneBase 200 to your other equipment, while the rest of the Chapters show you how to use TuneBase 200 for your music enjoyment. Record Your Serial Number ! The serial number for this unit is located at the rear of the device.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Warranty Information Terms of Coverage - Each Escient Convergence Corp. branded music management system sold and installed in the United States, comes with a standard one (1) year warranty. This warranty provides no-charge coverage under normal product usage, for a period of one year from the date of registration and/or purchase (whichever is earlier).
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 What is Not Covered - Escient Converge Corp. products are sold through Escient Convergence Corp. approved dealers. A number of items must remain intact in order for Escient Convergence Corp. to verify and validate this warranty. Additionally, there are several conditions which violate Escient Convergence Corp.’s warranty program. These include: • • • • • • • • The product must have been purchased through an Escient Convergence Corp.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 How to Return a Product - Contact your dealer or Escient Convergence Corp.’s Customer Support group at 800-372-4368. Please have the following information ready for your dealer or Escient Convergence Corp.’s Customer Support technician. • • • Product Serial Number Model Number Date of Registration or Purchase Upon reviewing the request for repair under warranty provisions, Escient Convergence Corp.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Regulatory Statements ‘’NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Trademarks & Service Marks Escient and the Escient logo are registered trademarks of Escient Technologies, LLC. TuneBase 200 is a trademark of Escient® Convergence Corp. Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. Gracenote is CDDB, Inc. d/b/a “Gracenote.” CD-related data from Gracenote CDDB®, copyright 1999, 2000, 2001 Gracenote.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Escient and OpenGlobe Privacy Policy Escient is committed to providing you with a product that you enjoy and are confident in using, while OpenGlobe is committed to providing services in a private and secure environment. We recognize and respect each individual user’s privacy and have created this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Cautions & Warnings Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Caution: To prevent electric shock, do not use a 3 wire to 2 wire adapter plug. A 3 prong outlet is required.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Terms and Definitions Following are terms used throughout this manual. • Autobuild -the process whereby TuneBase 200 connects to the Internet and performs a disc lookup (gets cover art, track titles, artist info) on CD’s in your attached changers. • Button - refers to a graphic item on the display screen. • Group – a collection of similar titles used to organize content.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 • Playlist – a custom Music title made up of tracks from one or more titles – in effect, a custom CD. • Selected – the result of pressing the PLAY or SELECT key to activate the highlighted title, track, or program. • Title – the name of the music collection, typically used with CD titles or Playlists. Music titles can include the album name for a standard CD or the name of a custom Playlist.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Contact Information Escient Convergence Corp. may be contacted by using the following information. Once you have worked with your local Escient dealer, we encourage you to contact us if you are in need of any further assistance. Escient Convergence Corp.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Chapter 2-Setting ® Up TuneBase 200 Unpack The Equipment What Else Is Needed Back Panel Reviewed Connecting TuneBase 200 to a Composite TV or Monitor About Connecting Audio What CD Changers are Supported? Connecting CD Changer(s) Overview Connecting Sony Changers Using S-Link Cables Connecting CD Changers Using RS-232 Cables Connecting CD Changers Using Digital Connectors Connecting Devices Using IR Connect to Internet Using Internal Modem Connect to I
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Unpack The Equipment ! " Carefully unpack all of the TuneBase 200 equipment from the shipping container. Next, compare it to the following list and make sure you have everything available before you get started.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 What Else Is Needed In order for TuneBase 200 to function properly, you will need to provide the following items: ! A video connection such as a television, monitor, VGA projector, Touch Panel, or external Control System. " Stereo receiver, CD changers, speakers, and other associated audio equipment.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Back Panel Reviewed Review the back panel of the TuneBase 200 unit and the associated cabling. ! Please note that the audio and video ports on the back panel of the actual TuneBase 200 unit are labeled and color-coded.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connecting TuneBase 200 to a Composite TV or Monitor ! Use the Composite Video Cable, which can be ! identified through its yellow colored connectors. The cables you receive are black. The connectors on the cables are the only portions that are “colored.” " Connect one end of the cable to the TuneBase 200 Video Out (Composite) port.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connecting TuneBase 200 to an S-Video TV or Monitor ! Use the S-Video Cable, which can be identified as a gold cup connector with tiny pins inside. ! " Connect one end of the cable to the TuneBase 200 Video Out (S-Video) port. TuneBase Back Panel Video Out – S-Video Port # S-Video Cable S-Video TV or S-Video MONITOR BACK PANEL Note to Escient dealers: If connecting TuneBase 200 to a TV, there may be several VIDEO IN ports.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connecting TuneBase 200 to a VGA Projector or Monitor ! Use a VGA cable. (Not supplied with TuneBase 200.) ! " Connect one end of the cable to the TuneBase 200 VGA port. TuneBase Back Panel VGA Port # VGA Monitor or VGA Projector Back Panel VGA Cable If you are connecting to a VGA Projector or VGA Monitor, you may need to supply your own VGA cable (must be less than 25 feet).
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 About Connecting Audio TuneBase 200 does not contain an amplifier nor does it contain speakers, so it will be necessary for you to have your TuneBase 200 attached to a stereo receiver or to amplified speakers. Follow your particular manufacturer’s instructions for this hookup procedure. You will also be attaching audio connections from the cd changer or controller to the TuneBase 200 unit.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 What CD Changers are Supported? The following changers with digital audio outputs are or will very soon be currently supported by TuneBase 200. Since new models continue to become available, please check the Escient website for the latest list of supported CD Changers.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connecting CD Changer(s) Overview CD Changers can be connected to TuneBase 200 in a variety of ways, depending upon model and cable attachments. • • • Sony changers are connected through standard S-Link cables. Some changers connect to communication ports through the use of RS-232 cables. Examples of popular brands that connect in this manner: Kenwood, Pioneer, Marantz, and Onkyo.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connecting Sony Changers Using S-Link Cables Up to 3 Sony changers can be connected to TuneBase 200 using individual standard SLink cables. ! " Use the S-Link cable (1/8” mini-jack). Connect one end of the cable to the TuneBase 200 S-Link (number 1) port. TuneBase Back Panel S-Link Port S-Link Cable ! If you need more S-Link cables, use 6’ - 8’ standard & mono 1/8” mini-jack cables. Do not exceed 10’ in length.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 S-Link Cable TuneBase Back Panel S-Link Port 1 S-Link Port 2 S-Link Port 3 S-Link Cable S-Link Cable Sony Changer Back Panel S-Link Port Sony Changer Back Panel S-Link Port Sony Changer Back Panel S-Link Port % Set CD Control on all Sony Changers to 1. This is either a switch setting on the back of the changer or a front panel menu selection. Please refer to your Sony manual for instructions.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connecting CD Changers Using RS-232 Cables ! Use an RS-232 cable (not supplied) with connectors made specifically so that one end connector fits the pin configuration for TuneBase 200 and the other end connector fits the pin configuration for your specific CD changer. Refer to Appendix A for the pin configurations. " Insert one end of the cable (the TuneBase 200 connector end) into an RS-232 COM port on TuneBase 200. There are 3 available COM ports.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 CD Changer Back Panel RS-232 Cable TuneBase Back Panel RS-232 COM Port 1 RS-232 COM Port 2 RS-232 COM Port 3 RS-232 Port CD Changer Back Panel RS-232 Cable RS-232 Port CD Changer Back Panel RS-232 Cable % RS-232 Port Connect audio from each CD Changer to TuneBase 200. Or, refer to the changer’s manufacturer documentation regarding daisy-chaining or audio passthrough capabilities.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connecting CD Changers Using Digital Connectors ! " Use provided TOSlink cable. Insert one end of the cable into the TuneBase 200 Digital Input Port. TuneBase Back Panel # $ % TOSlink cable CD Player Digital Audio Out Digital Audio IN port Insert the other end of the cable into the Digital Output port on your changer. To connect additional CD changers, repeat steps 1 through 3 using the additional TuneBase 200 digital ports provided.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connecting to Internet Using Internal Modem TuneBase 200 contains an internal modem that can be used to connect to the Internet for retrieving information such as music data, cover art, and entertainment services. ! Use the Telephone Cable. (Can be identified by see-through connectors.) " (modem jack). Telephone Wall Jack Phone Jack # TuneBase 200 is designed to automatically connect and disconnect from the Internet as needed.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connecting to Internet Using HPNA TuneBase 200 has an HPNA jack that can be used to connect to the internet. (Minimum and maximum length cabling requirements are found in Appendix G - Home Networking.) ! ! The preferred method of connecting to the Internet is Broadband (either Cable Modem or DSL). Use the Telephone Cable. (Can be identified by see-through connectors.) ! " Connect one end of the telephone cable to the TuneBase 200 HPNA jack.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connecting Multi-Room Controller or Touch Panel Three RS-232 external control ports (Communication Ports) are available on TuneBase 200 so that you can add Control and Audio Distribution systems from other manufacturers, or an optional Touch Panel from Escient Convergence. The supported Control and Audio Distribution systems for TuneBase 200 are AMX and Crestron with additional equipment support to follow.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Connect Power Cord ! Use the Power Cord. " Connect one end of power cord to the TuneBase 200 AC Port (plug). TuneBase Back Panel AC Plug # Caution: To prevent electric shock, do not use a 3 wire to 2 wire adapter plug. A 3 prong outlet is required. Connect the other end of the power cord to a 120V electrical outlet.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 TuneBase 200 Power States: On, Standby, Off After the TuneBase 200 unit is plugged in, the LED located next to the power button will flash - when it is finished flashing, the LED will stop flashing and turn OFF. This means TuneBase 200 is now in a standby or “sleep” mode. Because there is no video, the unit may appear to be in an OFF mode, however, the unit is actually in standby.
Chapter 3 Getting Started What Is The Setup Process? Running Quick Start Guided Tour Through Quick Start Run the Autobuild Process Inserting and Removing Discs Adding or Removing Changers Register with Escient Using the Remote, Keyboard or Touch Panel Overview of User Interface TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 3 C HAPTER 3 - G ETTING STARTED PAGE 37
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 What Is The Setup Process? To optimize TuneBase 200 so that you can enjoy all of its capabilities, you will need to go through a “setup” procedure. You will encounter two types of setup procedures within TuneBase 200. ! The first type of Setup is Quick Start, and occurs automatically the first time the Power button is pressed. It is a required procedure which presents a series of screens and menus that enable TuneBase 200 to get Internet access.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Running Quick Start ! After you are done with Quick Start, you can use either the remote or the wireless keyboard as your input device. (You cannot use the touch panel during the Quick Start procedure. In addition, you must first calibrate the touch panel before using it.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Guided Tour Through Quick Start Quick Start is a setup procedure that occurs automatically the first time the Power button is pressed. It is a required procedure which presents a series of screens and menus that enable TuneBase 200 to get internet access. Each screen contains a button bar at the bottom for accessing the previous or back page and the next page.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 ! The Quick Start process begins with a welcome screen. Remember to press the SELECT key to advance to the next page. The next button is highlighted by default. " Do you currently have an ISP (Internet Service Provider)? The yes button is highlighted by default.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 # If you do not have an ISP account, you will be presented with the option of obtaining one. (Go to step 6). Pressing SELECT will advance you to the Dial-up Login Info screen. $ Which type of Internet connection do you have? The choices are: Dial-up modem, HomePNA, and Ethernet (cable modem, DSL, LAN). Dial-up is highlighted by default.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 • If you select “Dial-up modem” as the network type, the system will look for a dial tone on the internal modem. If no dial tone is found, you are notified to check the phone line before continuing. • If you select “HomePNA” as the network type, the system will look for an attached HomePNA network on the built in HomePNA port.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 AOL, CompuServe, and free Internet Service providers (ISPs) do not use standard, consistent methods of Internet connectivity and do not open their networks to outside users. Therefore, these cannot be used with TuneBase 200 unless you have a Broadband connection.* Escient Convergence Corp has set up an out of the box offer with our EarthLink and OpenGlobe partners. You can sign up for EarthLink’s award winning ISP service for only $19.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 & If you are using a dial-up internet account, the Internet Settings screen displays. This is where you enter the login name and password for your ISP account. The password will appear as visible text when the field is empty AND you are entering the password. Once you leave the password field or whenever you return to this screen, the password text is hidden.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 ' The Internet Dialing screen displays. This screen allows you to setup dialing preferences for your location. This includes dialing method, dialing prefix (if needed), and the ability to disable call waiting. ( If you have a dial-up account, go to step 10. These screens will not appear. For HomePNA and Ethernet connections, you can choose between dynamic or manually configured IP information. The dynamic button is highlighted by default.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 ) If you are using HomePNA or an Ethernet connection, you will be able to set up a static IP address configuration. Fill out all the appropriate fields according to the information that your ISP or network administrator provides. IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router Address are all required fields.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 !! TuneBase 200 now attempts to connect to the OpenGlobe registration server using the previously selected Internet configuration. Each step in the authentication process is conveyed through the text string in the Connection Progress dialog shown. Upon successfully connecting with the OpenGlobe Server, the final Quick Start screen informs you that authentication has been accepted. Please be patient during the authentication process.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Run the Autobuild Process TuneBase 200 manages CD libraries on external changers through an initial identification process Escient calls “Autobuild”. During this process, TuneBase 200 contacts the Gracenote CDDB database to gather data about the CDs in your collection. This information includes Artist, Songs/Titles, and Cover Art. To initiate an Autobuild, load the changer(s) with discs and close the door.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 If it finds new CDs, TuneBase 200 will initiate a connection to the CDDB database on the Internet to get data for your new CD. If you remove discs and put others back in the same slot, you will have to manually initiate a detailed lookup such as lookup range in the changer management section in SETUP. The GET MUSIC INFO screen will report the status of the lookup progress until it is complete, or you press STOP to cancel the operation.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Register with Escient Please take a moment to register TuneBase 200. • Press SETUP on your remote or wireless keyboard. • SELECT user information. • SELECT user registration. • Follow instructions on screen. Using the Remote, Keyboard, or Touch Panel ! In order to use your ETP-1000 Touch Panel, it must first be calibrated with the TB-200 Calibration Utility. See Chapter 7 for this procedure.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Overview of User Interface The TuneBase 200 user interface is very simple and uses three common screens throughout. The screens operate consistently, regardless of the source. The screens you will see are Guide Screen, Player screen, and Option Screen. Main Guide Screen Overview Guides contain listings of content that can be selected for listening and assist you in finding and organizing your library.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Content Icons In front of each song title track in the Guide Screen is a content icon that describes the format and the type of song displayed. Following are descriptions of all the icons. This icon indicates that the CD is recognized and has known information associated with it. This icon indicates that the CD is not available and has been removed from the changer. This icon identifies the music as a “collection of songs” known as a playlist.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Player Screen The Player screen is used to listen to your music content. • The Music Player allows you to listen to a music selection and view the tracks that are being played, the name of the artist, the title, track times, and a large image of the album’s cover art. Options Screen The OPTIONS menu allows you to organize and access content.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Title/Track Area Details • • • • • Each item below the filter bar represents a single title or Playlist. A music type indicator is shown to the left of each title name. The Music Guide always has one selected title (the title that was last selected in the Music Guide). Titles are sorted according to the current guide view: Songs, Titles, and Artists. The guide view can be changed by toggling the MENU/VIEW button on the remote or keyboard.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Filter Bar Details If more than 5 groups exist, the Filter Bar displays an arrow pointing right next to the right most group. This indicates that additional groups are available. When you cursor past the rightmost group to access a new group, all of the displayed groups will slide to the left - hiding the ALL group. An arrow pointing left will be displayed in the left most group.
Chapter 4 Playing Music Music Player Screen Overview Navigating the Music Player Screen Selecting and Listening to a Music Title Sorting Music by Artist, Title, or Song One Key Access to Favorite Music One Key Access to Random Music TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 4 CHAPTER 4 - PLAYING MUSIC PAGE 57
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Accessing Music Mode There are a number of ways of entering Music mode: 1. Select the GUIDE key on the remote, Touch Panel, or keyboard. FireBall displays the Music Guide view so that you can navigate and select an item of choice. 3. Select the RANDOM key on the remote. FireBall displays the Player Screen and starts playing a random music selection. 4.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Music Player Screen Overview When you select a music title for listening, the screen displayed is the Music Player screen. When a Playlist is playing, the cover and artist name from the currently playing track will be displayed and the Playlist name will appear in place of the usual title. Title of CD or Playlist Tracks are displayed sequentially in the order they will be played. The currently playing track is identified through green text.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Navigating the Music Player Screen • • • ARROW - Use the UP and DOWN keys to move the highlight from one track to another. The RIGHT and LEFT keys are not used on the Music Player Screen. SELECT - Pressing this key when a track is highlighted stops playing the selected track and starts playing the highlighted track. You can also play the track by pressing the PLAY key.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Selecting and Listening to a Music Title ! Press the GUIDE key. The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears. " Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to highlight the GROUP of your choice. # Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight the music title of your choice. $ Press the SELECT or PLAY key on your remote or keyboard. The title tracks and cover art are displayed in the Player screen and the music plays.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 One Key Access to Favorite Music The FAVS key on the remote allows you to immediately start playing the music in your “Favorites” playlist. No other key presses are required once you have added music to the list. To add music to your “Favorites” playlist, simply press the ADD FAVS key on the keyboard or ADD on the remote to quickly add the CURRENT selection of music to the playlist. No confirmation dialog is presented.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Chapter 5 Managing Music To Further Organize Your Music To Create a New Music Playlist To Edit a Music Playlist To Delete a Music Playlist To Change How Music is Played To Edit Tracks To Edit Disc Information To Search For Cover Art To Select Cover Art To Access “More...
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Further Organize Your Music You can easily manage your music through TuneBase 200’s MUSIC OPTIONS feature. This set of screens allows you to create and manage Playlists (lists of songs), look up and edit music information. In addition, MUSIC OPTIONS also allows you to adjust player modes such as random, repeat, audio effects, and speaker settings. There are two screens of MUSIC OPTIONS.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Create a New Music Playlist A Playlist is a collection of specific songs from your music content that you create. ! " Press the OPTION key. The OPTION panel appears. # $ After you have entered the new name, press SELECT to continue. % SELECT the new playlist button. A screen displays so that you can enter the name for the new playlist.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Edit a Music Playlist ! Press the GUIDE key. The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears. " Use the ARROW keys to highlight the music playlist you want to edit. # Press the OPTION key. $ At the OPTION panel, SELECT the edit playlist button. The EDIT PLAYLIST MODE screen displays which allows you to edit the name of the playlist. You do not have to edit the name of the playlist in order to modify its members.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Delete a Music Playlist ! Press the GUIDE key. The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears. " Use the ARROW keys to highlight the music playlist you want to delete. # Press the OPTION key. $ At the OPTION panel, SELECT the delete playlist button to remove the currently active playlist. The DELETE PLAYLIST screen displays and shows the contents of the playlist.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Change How Music is Played ! " Press the OPTION key. # Select the option of your choice from the available settings: At the OPTION panel, SELECT the play mode option button. The PLAY MODE option screen displays • normal - Start with a selected track and play a CD or Playlist to its end and then stop. • • repeat track - Keep playing the same track over and over again.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Edit Tracks This option allows you to modify the track name for the currently selected title. ! Press the GUIDE key. The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears. " Use the ARROW keys to highlight the track you want to edit. # Press the OPTION key. $ At the OPTION panel, SELECT the edit tracks button. The EDIT TRACKS screen displays.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Edit Disc Information This option allows you to edit the music collection’s information such as artist name, music collection title, label name, and year of release. Or, you can have TuneBase 200 look up the latest information from the OpenGlobe service. Edit Disc also allows you to identify previously unidentified discs and get cover art. ! Press the GUIDE key. The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Search For Cover Art This option allows you to view the current cover art and select an option to look up the cover. ! Press the GUIDE key. The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears. " Use the ARROW keys to highlight the title of the disc cover art you want to edit. # Press the OPTION key. $ At the OPTION panel, SELECT the edit disc button. The EDIT DISC INFO screen displays.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Select Cover Art This option allows you to change the cover art for your current music selection. ! Press the GUIDE key. The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears. " Use the ARROW keys to highlight the disc cover art you want to edit. # Press the OPTION key. $ At the OPTION panel, SELECT the edit disc button. The EDIT DISC INFO screen displays. % Use the ARROW keys to move to the select cover button and press SELECT.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Access “More...” Music Options There are two screens of MUSIC OPTIONS. The first screen appears when you press the MUSIC key on your remote or keyboard followed by the OPTION key. ! “Button” refers to a graphic item on the display screen. “Key” refers to the push-down mechanisms on your remote or keyboard. The second screen becomes available after SELECTING the “more...” button in the original MUSIC OPTIONS screen.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Create a New Music Group A group is a collection of content that classifies your music titles to make them easier to find. Genre groups such as All, Jazz, and Country are automatically generated depending upon the current music in your collection. The groups you create can be named whatever you want (i.e., My Favorites, Dad’s Stuff, Background Music). ! Press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the more...
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Edit a Music Group ! Press the GUIDE key. The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears. " Use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight the group you want to edit. # Press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the more... button on the displayed panel and press the SELECT key. $ At the MORE MUSIC OPTIONS panel, SELECT the edit group button. The EDIT GROUP screen displays which allows you to edit the name of the group.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Delete a Music Group ! Press the GUIDE key. The MUSIC GUIDE screen appears. " Use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight the group you want to delete. # Press the OPTION key. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the more... button on the displayed panel and press the SELECT key. $ At the MORE MUSIC OPTIONS panel, SELECT the delete group button to remove the currently active group.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Get Music Info This option is only used to identify unknown titles or titles that never completed the original lookup process in Quick Start. Normally, new titles are identified automatically when they are inserted into an external changer. When this option is chosen, an information screen displays the number of changers attached, number of discs, free music slots, known discs, unknown discs, and cover art count.
Chapter 6 Customizing TuneBase 200 Two Ways to Customize TuneBase 200 To Change User Information To Change Internet Configuration Settings To Change Preferences To Access Changer Management Features To Change Security Settings To Access TuneBase 200 Utilities TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 6 CHAPTER 6 - CUSTOMIZING TUNEBASE 200 PAGE 78
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Two Ways to Customize TuneBase 200 There are two methods of customizing TuneBase 200: through the OPTIONS menu or through the SETUP Menu. The OPTIONS menu is used to customize features which need frequent changing during the normal operation of the system, while the SETUP menu provides access to general user preferences.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Change User Information ! Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. " # Select the menu item user information. The menu displays. Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen. user registration - Allows you to input your name, address, phone number to identify you as the user. time zone - This item is automatically configured during Quick Start.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 remote administration - Shows the User name and Password used to access the OpenGlobe enhanced services website. privacy policy - Displays all of the legal disclaimers and warranty information for this product. back - When you select this item, the screen goes back to the previous screen displayed.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Change Internet Configuration Settings ! Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The TuneBase 200 SETUP main menu displays. " # Select the menu item internet configuration. The menu displays. Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen. network connections - Specifies the Primary and Secondary network connections.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 primary tcp/ip settings - TCP/IP can be configured Dynamically or Manually. Dial-up connections only support dynamic IP configurations, so if the Primary network connection is set to “dial-up modem”, you will only be able to configure the name server fields. All others will be hidden.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Change Preferences ! Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. " Select the menu item preferences. The menu displays. # Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen. screen saver preferences - Specifies the number of minutes of inactivity allowed before the screen saver is activated. The default setting is 10 minutes.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Change Audio, Video, and Com Ports Settings ! Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. " # Select the menu item audio, video, and com ports. The menu displays. Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen. audio input selection - Specifies which devices are attached to which input connectors: optical or coaxial. All 6 audio sources can be used simultaneously.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 brightness - Provides a brightness test screen on your display so you can change settings through the controls on your display device. contrast - Provides a contrast test screen so you can use your display’s contrast controls to help reduce video “blooming” while creating a clearer, more readable interface. sharpness - Sets the sharpness or detail control of your TV so that onscreen text is as readable as possible.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Access Changer Management Features ! Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. " Select the menu item changer management. This section only appears in the Setup Menu if there are external changers attached. # Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 lookup range - Prompts you to enter a range of disc from 1-400 and select one of the attached changer(s) and performs a detailed lookup on each disc until complete or until you press the STOP button to cancel the lookup. lookup all - Looks up every disc in each changer. You may press the STOP button to cancel the process. changer statistics - This item displays the statistics of the changer based media.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Change Security Settings ! Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. " # Select the menu item security. The menu displays. Select the sub-menu item you want to modify and follow the instructions on the screen. password protection - Allows you to password protect access to the CE- Commerce features to limit the possibility of unauthorized purchases from your system.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 If you do not specify a system password, all content and all CE-Commerce features will be enabled. If security access is in place, restricted content will not be browseable, however you will have the opportunity to enter your password when attempting to access CE-Commerce features during normal operation in addition to power cycling. If successful password entry is granted, the CECommerce features remain enabled until the next power down.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Access TuneBase 200 Utilities ! Press the SETUP key on the remote control or keyboard. The SETUP main menu displays. " Select the menu item utilities. The menu displays. (No other use of the system is permitted while one of the utility processes is running.) # Select the menu item you want to access and follow the instructions on the screen. web sync - Used to synchronize the database contents of TuneBase 200 with the OpenGlobe server.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 configuration information - Restores the TuneBase 200 system to its original $ factory settings. This allows you to completely erase all user preferences and settings and reconfigure the unit for the first time. Since this is a destructive feature, two levels of confirmation dialogs are used to confirm that you really want to do this. Once the feature is initiated, you will not be able to stop the process.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Chapter 7 Escient Touch Panel Overview Touch Panel Interaction 7 CHAPTER 7 - ESCIENT TOUCH PANEL OVERVIEW PAGE 93
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Touch Panel Interaction When you initially setup TuneBase 200, you will need to use the remote or wireless keyboard to navigate through the automatic setup program called Quick Start. Once you have gone through this setup, you will be able to calibrate TB-200 and use the Touch Panel. (See the side note on this page for calibration info.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 When an Escient Touch Panel is detected and powered on or the SETUP option for an external control system’s XY coordinates is set, the Touch Panel buttons will appear on the Guide screen and the Player screen. On the Guide screen a row of buttons appears on the right of the music content to let you play or stop your music. The page up and page down buttons allow you to scroll the guide one page at a time.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Pressing the toggle button once will change the view from the styles bar to the alphanumeric bar. This bar lets you enter a letter or number to jump down to the music selection that begins with that letter. Pressing a letter will display the pressed letter in the on screen display area located between the two smoked glass windows at the top of the guide.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Pressing the toggle button again will change the view from the alpha-numeric bar to the remote control button bar.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Selecting music to play or selecting the player button on the remote control button bar will present the Player screen. The Player screen appears with a toggle button when a Touch Panel is in use. The transport button bar is displayed when the toggle button is pressed again.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 The remote control button bar is displayed when the toggle button is pressed again. remote control button bar Pressing the guide button will take you back to the guide screen. The mode button will toggle through the available play modes. The add button will add the current song to your favorites play list. The setup button will bring up the setup screen.
Appendix A Cable Pin-Out Configurations TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Pin Configurations for RS-232 Cables to CD Changers Pin configurations for RS-232 Cables to Control Systems A APPENDIX A - CABLE PIN-OUT C ONFIGURATIONS PAGE 100
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Pin Configurations for RS-232 Cables to CD Changers TuneBase 200 to Kenwood TuneBase 200 (DB9-Female) Pin Function 2 RD 3 TD 5 GND Standard RS-232 Nulled Cable. CD PLAYER CD Player (DB9-Male) Pin Function 3 TD 2 RD 5 GND TuneBase 200 to Pioneer and Onkyo TuneBase 200 (DB9-Female) Pin Function 5 GND 2 RD 3 TD CD PLAYER CD Player (DB15-Male) Pin Function 1 GND 2 TD 3 RD ! RS-232 cable between TuneBase 200 and CD Player must be 25 feet or less.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Pin Configurations for RS-232 Cables to Control Systems TuneBase 200 to AMX / Crestron / PHAST TuneBase 200 (DB9-Female) Pin Function 2 RD 3 TD 5 GND AMX/Crestron/PHAST (DB9-Female) Pin Function 3 TD 2 RD 5 GND ! RS-232 cable between TuneBase 200 and Control System must be 25 feet or less. ! With future releases of TuneBase 200 software, many more CD changers and controllers will be supported.
Appendix B TuneBase 200 Technical Specs Video Dimensions Audio Specifications Power Usage and Power Supply 3rd Party Certifications Telephone Regulations FCC Part 15, Subpart B TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 B APPENDIX B - TUNEBASE 200 TECHNICAL SPECS PAGE 103
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Video · · · · · · · · · NTSC 10 bit Video DACs Frequency Response: Composite: S-Video: SNR: Crosstalk: Input Impedance: Output Impedance: -2 dB @ 5MHz -2 dB @ 5MHz 50 dB 50 dB 75Ohm 75Ohm Dimensions Width: ~ 17 3/8” Height: ~ 4 5/8” w/ feet; ~ 4’ w/o feet Depth: ~ 11 7/8”; Installed 14 3/8” APPENDIX B - TUNEBASE 200 TECHNICAL SPECS PAGE 104
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Audio Specifications · · · · · · · · · · Frequency Response: 2 – 20,000 Hz, ±1 dB THD+N (playback) < -80 dB FS A (< 0.01%) THD+N (record) < -90 dB FS A (<0.0032) A_D-DSP-D-A Dynamic Range: > 96 dB FS A @ 1kHz Channel Separation: >95 dB Full Scale Line Output: >2 Vrms, 50 k ohms Full Scale Line Input: >2.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Power Usage and Power Supply · · · · · · Open frame 60 Watt Supply Support for holding Power button for 4 seconds to force reset Full Power Off may be accomplished by removing the power cord from the wall power outlet Discrete Suspend (Sleep)/Resume (WakeUp) commands Automatic Restore in the event of Power Loss UL/CUL recognized power supply 3rd Party Certifications FCC: US Part 15, Class B NTSC Video Output: NTSC RS-170A cETL Listing Part 68 Conform
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Telephone Regulations (1) This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the back panel of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, provide this information to your telephone company. (2) The registration jack USOC for the equipment is (RJ11C).
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class B Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Appendix C Minor Troubleshooting Minor Troubleshooting Tips C APPENDIX C - MINOR TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 109
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Minor Troubleshooting Tips Following are some easily resolved problems you may encounter during the installation of your TuneBase 200 unit. If you are experiencing difficulties that do not appear in the following list, please contact your dealer or call Escient. No Power TuneBase 200 may be plugged into an unswitched receptacle. Power: but no video Make sure TuneBase 200 is connected to the video source (television) before you power on TuneBase 200.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Cannot connect to Internet using the dial-up modem • Verify that an active phone line is connected to the line jack on the modem. • Clear voice mail on your phone before attempting to connect--a solid dial tone is needed. • Check to see if the phone system has a prefix such as a #9. If it does, go to SETUP, INTERNET CONFIGURATIONS, DIAL-UP SETTINGS--to add a prefix.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Appendix D External Control Protocol Commands and Responses Overview Unsolicited Status Events Remote/Keyboard Commands Database Commands Status Commands Control Commands D APPENDIX D - E XTERNAL C ONTROL P ROTOCOL PAGE 112
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Commands and Responses Overview This appendix describes the external control protocol commands and responses which allow an external control system to navigate the Escient products, get library information to build custom user interfaces, perform transport controls, and receive unsolicited feedback on system status. ESCX is the four letter preamble that is used for all commands. This preamble must be uppercase. The protocol is based on standard ASCII.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Command Groups The external control commands are broken down into the following Command Groups: 01 – Command Responses 02 – Unsolicited Events 10 – Remote Button / Keyboard Commands 20 – Database Commands 50 – Status Commands 70 – Control Commands All commands will cause one of the following response numbers to be issued. Some commands, such as database commands, will also send back additional responses that contain more detailed information.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Unsolicited Status Events Unsolicited status events will be sent to report the state changes of the Escient products. If you wish to turn off unsolicited events, you can unregister for them using the ESCX7003 command. See the control commands section for instructions on how to resister and unregister for unsolicited status events. By default, unsolicited status events are sent.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 COMMAND GROUP EVENT NUMBER 04 EVENT DESCRIPTION Playing Artist/Title/Song has changed [f uture implementat ion] Event Format: ESCX0204006002aa0003bbbccccdddeeeefffgggghhhiiiijjj aa = the play state (01 = Play, 02 = Stop, 03 = Pause) bbb = current track number [f uture implementat ion] cccc = length of artist name ddd = artist name eeee = length of title name fff = title name gggg = length of track name hhh = track name [future implementat ion] iiii
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Remote/Keyboard Commands The Remote/Keyboard commands are used when the video output of the TuneBase 200 system is displayed on a TV or large screen projector and it is desired to directly select the TuneBase 200 control functions through an external control system. The up, down, left, right, and select functions can be used to navigate objects on the screen and select them.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND GROUP 10 COMMAND DESCRIPTION 01 Left 02 Up 03 Right 04 Down 05 Enter 06 07 Move To X and Y Coordinates and Select The upper left point on the screen is (0,0) and the resolution of the screen is 720 by 480 pixels.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 COMMAND GROUPS 10 SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND DESCRIPTION 14 “4” 15 “5” 16 “6” 17 “7” 18 “8” 19 “9” 20 “~” 21 “.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 COMMAND GROUP 10 SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND DESCRIPTION 30 Ch/Page + 31 Ch/Page - 32 Mode Increment – Only w orks in Pl ayer 33 Mode Play – Normal – Only w orks in Pl ayer 34 Mode Play – Repeat Track – Only w orks in Pl ayer 35 Mode Play – Repeat Title – Only works in Player 36 Mode Play – Repeat Group – Only works in Play er 37 Mode Play – Random Title – Only works i n Player 38 Mode Play – Random Group – Only w orks in Pl ayer 39
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 10 49 Guide View – Title 50 Guide View - Song 54 Play 55 Stop 56 Pause 57 Previous Track 58 Next Track 59 Record 61 Music 63 Title 64 Angle 65 Resume 66 Next [future implementation] 67 Add Favorites 68 Play Favorites Remote/Keyboard Commands Continued APPENDIX D- EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL PAGE 121
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 COMMAND GROUPS 10 SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND DESCRIPTION 69 Random [future impl ementati on] 70 Blank [fut ure implem entation] 71 Blank [fut ure implem entation] 74 “A” 75 “B” 76 “C” 77 “D” 78 “E” 79 “F” 80 “G” 81 “H” 82 “I” 83 “J” 84 “K” Remote/Keyboard Commands Continued APPENDIX D- EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL PAGE 122
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 COMMAND GROUPS 10 SUB COMMAND NUMBER COMMAND DESCRIPTION 85 “L” 86 “M” 87 “N” 88 “O” 89 “P” 90 “Q” 91 “R” 92 “S” 93 “T” Command format = ESCX10xx 04 – ESCX1004 05 – ESCX1005 06 – ESCX10060020003aaa0003bbb aaa = X coordinate bbb = Y coordinate 94 “U” 10 – ESCX1010 95 “V” 96 “W” 20 – ESCX1020 21 – ESCX1021 22 – ESCX1022 etc… 97 “X” 98 “Y” 99 “Z” Remote/Keyboard Commands Continued APPENDIX D- EXTERNAL CONTROL PROTOCOL
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Database Commands All the Database commands are available regardless of the power state, except for Command 05, Play, which will return an error response if attempted during standby. The groups, styles, and custom genres are grouped into system groups and user groups. The system groups have system groupings such as the All group and Playlists groups. The user groups contain the genres for your music and your custom genres that have been created.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 COMMAND GROUP SUB COMMAND 02 DESCRIPTION Get group information ESCX20020030002aa0004bbbb0004cccc aa = which list to get groups from, where 01 = System Music Groups 02 = User Music Groups Database Commands Continued bbbb = starting group number cccc = ending group number Reply Format: ESCX2002xxxGROUP1GROUP2etc…, Where xxx = total number of groups multiplied by 2, Each group is made up two items so GROUP1 above = 0003xxxyyyyzzzzzzzz where 0003 = len
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 COMMAND GROUP 20 SUB COMMAND 03 DESCRIPTION Get title music information (includes Playlists because they are virtual CD titles) ESCX20030040002aa0004bbbb0004cccc0004dddd aa = which list to get groups from, where 01 = System Music Groups 02 = User Music Groups Database Commands Continued bbbb = group number to get titles for cccc = starting title number dddd = ending title number Reply Format: ESCX2003xxxTITLE1TITLE2etc…, Where xxx = total number of
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 COMMAND GROUP SUB COMMAND 04 DESCRIPTION Get track information ESCX20040050002aa0004bbbb0004cccc0004dddd0004eeee aa = which list to get groups from, where 01 = System Music Groups 02 = User Music Groups bbbb = group number to get tracks for cccc = title number to get tracks for dddd = starting track number eeee = ending track number Database Commands Continued Reply Format: ESCX2004xxxTRACK1TRACK2etc…, Where xxx = total number of tracks, Each TRACK
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 COMMAND GROUP 20 SUB COMMAND 06 DESCRIPTION Get group number for a specific music by name. Remember that strings have to be exact matches including case.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 20 07 Get title music information by name (includes Playlists also, because they are virtual CD titles). Remember that strings have to be exact matches including case.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Status Commands COMMAND GROUP 50 SUB COMMAND 01 DESCRIPTION Get pow er state ESCX5002 Reply Format: ESCX50010010003xxx, Where xxx = a 3 character string “ON” if pow er is on. “OFF” if pow er is off.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 COMMAND GROUP 50 SUB COMMAND 04 DESCRIPTION Get current playing artist, title, song [future implementation] ESCX5004 Reply Format: ESCX5004003aaaabbccccddeeeeff, where aaaa = length of the artist name that is playing bb = artist name – length depends on aaaa cccc = length of the title that is playing dd = music title – length of the song depends on cccc eeee = length of the song that is playing ff = song title – length depends on eeee 05 Status Comm
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Control Commands Control commands are available only when power is ON. An error will be returned if a control command is attempted during power off (standby).
Appendix E TuneBase 200 Internet Connections TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 When Does TuneBase 200 Connect To Internet? E APPENDIX E - TUNEBASE 200 INTERNET C ONNECTIONS PAGE 133
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 When Does TuneBase 200 Connect To Internet? TuneBase 200 is designed to automatically connect and disconnect from the Internet as needed. The following is a list describing when Internet connections occur: Quick Start: During the initial quick start process – an Internet connection status dialog and progress indicator are provided to show the status of the connection.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Music Option – Get Music Info: If this Option is selected, TuneBase 200 will show an information screen that shows the number of changers attached, number of discs, free music slots, known discs, unknown discs, and cover art count. If you press ‘select’ to continue the Get Music operation, TuneBase 200 will automatically connect to the Internet if needed to lookup discs and will automatically disconnect as soon as the lookup is completed.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Weekly Updates: TuneBase 200 automatically connects to the OpenGlobe servers each week to retrieve new content, look for software updates, and to report system status. This connection occurs even if TuneBase 200 is turned off. A progress screen is provided in case TuneBase 200 is turned on. The connection terminates immediately after completing communications with the OpenGlobe servers.
Appendix F Enhanced Entertainment Services TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 F Enhanced Entertainment Services Through OpenGlobe APPENDIX F - ENHANCED SERVICES PAGE 137
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Enhanced Entertainment Services Through OpenGlobe OpenGlobe is a website and series of links geared to help you find more content or information relative to your music on TuneBase 200. ! For example, while listening to a CD or reviewing the Music guide, you can press the OpenGlobe key on your remote or keyboard and immediately jump to an OpenGlobe page on the Internet that contains a list of the week’s top CD’s in your favorite categories.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Appendix G Home Networking What is Home Networking? Single TuneBase 200 on a Network G APPENDIX G - HOME NETWORKING PAGE 139
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 What is Home Networking? A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are cabled together in specific ways so that information can be exchanged and shared with each other. Just as you can connect two computers to share files or use the same connection to the Internet, you can connect TuneBase 200(s) to a home network so that you can share the same connection to the Internet.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Setup Diagrams - Single TuneBase 200 on a Network If you have a single TuneBase 200, attaching a TuneBase 200 to your home network is strictly done for the purpose of sharing access to the internet through one connection: a dial up, an HPNA network, or an Ethernet connection.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 ! S in g le T u n e B a s e - H P N A N e tw o rk H ouse P hone J ack HPNA, also referred to as HomePNA, is a home networking standard developed by the Home Phoneline Networking Alliance. ! T u n e B a se R o u te to In te rn e t E x is tin g P h o n e L in e HPNA phone cable lengths: • Minimum length (from first TuneBase 200 to the next TuneBase 200 or to an Ethernet Adapter = 6 feet minimum).
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Single TuneBase - Ethernet Network USB to Ethernet Adapter TuneBase ! Note that TuneBase 200 requires a USB to Ethernet Adapter in order to connect to an Ethernet network.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Appendix H Remote Overview Text Entry Via the TuneBase 200 Remote Control Installing Batteries Into Remote Programming the Remote Programming TV/VCR Combo Searching for Your Code Checking the Codes Re-Assigning Device Keys Changing Volume Lock Other Manufacturer’s IR Codes H APPENDIX H - R EMOTE OVERVIEW PAGE 144
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Identifying the Remote Keys The TuneBase 200 IR remote is a Universal remote control with capabilities to other Escient products, as well as 5 other common home theater sources.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 OPTION - brings up the OPTIONS screen for the current Guide or Player you are on. OPENGLOBE - takes you to the CE-Commerce screens to allow you to browse and purchase additional titles based on your preferences. VIEW - toggles the Guide screen through Artist, Music, and Song views. Navigation Keys - the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT ARROW keys are used to navigate and highlight items, while the SELECT key is used to accept the item(s).
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 NUMERIC/TEXT keypad - allows you to enter text and numbers. Both text and numbers are active at all times unless only numeric data can be accepted at that time. An onscreen indicator will show you when only numeric data will be accepted. Text entry is described later in this section. VOLUME - turns the volume up or down for the current source. CH PAGE - UP and DOWN keys are used to page full screens in the Guide or Player.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 The SPACE key operates as a standard Next Track key when it is pressed by advancing to the start of the next track. Pressing and holding this key will perform a fast forward skip and you will hear the music as it progresses forward in time. This key is also used as the Space key when entering text in a text box such as on the registration screen. Finally this key can also be used as the Forward key when browsing the OpenGlobe CE-Commerce opportunities.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 NEXT - allows you to skip past the current selection that is playing and allow TuneBase 200 to continue to the next song it would normally play based on the mode. RANDOM - allows one key access to start playing your music randomly. ADD TO FAVORITES - adds the currently highlighted item to the special Playlist called “favorites”. PLAY FAVORITES - allows one key access to play your favorite music. Plays the “favorites” Playlist.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Text Entry Via the TuneBase 200 Remote Control The remote control can be used to enter text in all text fields. This text entry capability is provided to allow you to fill out short text fields – such as those that occur in the setup and edit screens. TuneBase 200’s IR keyboard should be used when extended typing is required.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 The “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, and “8” keys each support three letters and one number and can be pressed from one to seven times to display upper case, lower case, and numeric characters. The “7” and “9” keys both support four letters and one number and can be pressed from one to nine times. The “1” and “0” keys support four special characters and one number and can be pressed from one to five times.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 The following text entry table describes the sequence of characters that appear when specific keys are pressed on the remote: Numeric Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Alpha-numeric Mode 1st character or 1st character after a space ./,?‘:;&1 ABCabc2 DEFdef3 GHIghi4 JKLjkl5 MNOmno6 PQRSpqrs7 TUVtuv8 WXYZwxyz9 @_-*#[]()0 Alpha-numeric Mode 2nd character or 2nd character after a space .
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Installing Batteries Into Remote 1. 2. 3. 4. On the back of the Remote, push the tab and lift off the battery cover. Obtain two (2) fully-charged AA alkaline batteries. Match the + and – marks on the batteries to the + and – marks in the battery case, then insert the new batteries. Press the battery cover back into place. The tab should click when the cover is locked. Test the unit by pressing PWR and any mode key (e.g., AUX, CBL, DVD, or RCV).
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 4. 5. If the LED did not blink twice, then repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering the same code again. Aim the Remote at the component and press PWR once. It should turn off. If it does not respond, repeat steps 2-3, trying each code for your brand until you find one that works. If the device does not have a PWR key, press PLAY. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each component you want the Remote to control. Programming TV/VCR Combo 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 a. b. Press TV once. The LED will blink twice. Enter the TV code for your TV/VCR Combo. If correct, the LED will blink twice. If there is no separate TV code listed, you will need to perform the following steps to access volume control: a. Press and hold SETUP until the LED blinks twice, then release SETUP. b. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 . The LED will blink twice. c. Press DVD once. The LED will blink twice.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 substitute the appropriate key (i.e., AUX, CBL, DVD, RCV) for the (Auxiliary, VCR, Cable, Satellite, CD, Amplifier, or Tuner) component you are searching for. Checking the Codes If you have set up the Remote using the Searching For Your Code procedure, you may need to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment. For example, to find out which code is operating your TV: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On the Remote, press TV once.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Re-Assigning Device Keys The Remote can be set up to control a second TV or VCR, or any combination of eight home entertainment components. For example, to have the Remote control a TV, a Cable Converter, and two VCRs, you will need to reassign the unused AUX key to operate the second VCR as follows: 1. On the Remote, press and hold SETUP until the LED blinks twice, then release SETUP. 2. Enter 9 - 9 - 2. The LED will blink twice. 3.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 To Re-Assign Key Sequence DVD as 2nd TV key: DVD as 2nd CBL key: DVD as 2nd AUX key: DVD as 2nd RCV/TNR key: DVD as AMP key: DVD as CD key: DVD as SAT key: DVD back to DVD/VCR: AUX as 2nd TV key: AUX as 2nd DVD/VCR key: AUX as 2nd CBL key: AUX as 2nd RCV/TNR key: AUX as AMP key: AUX as CD key: AUX as SAT key: AUX back to AUX: Perform SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - TV - DVD SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - CBL - DVD SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - AUX - DVD SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - RCV - DVD
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Changing Volume Lock The Remote is set to control volume of a component through your TV while in the TV, VCR, Cable, or Satellite mode. However, in an Audio mode (i.e. RCV/TNR; AMP, CD), you have separate control of your audio component’s volume. If your TV is not remote controllable, or if you want volume to be controlled by a different component, you can change the Volume Lock setting to control a volume through a non-associated mode (e.g.
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Other Manufacturer’s IR Codes Setup Codes for TVs: (Press TV) AOC 0030, 0019 Admiral 0093, 0463 Aiko 0092 Akai 0030 Alaron 0179 Ambassador 0177 America Action 0180 Ampro 0751 Anam 0180 Audiovox 0451,0180, 0092, 0623 Baysonic 0180 Belcor 0019 Bell & Howell 0154, 0016 Bradford 0180 Brockwood 0019 Broksonic 0236, 0463 CXC 0180 Candle 0030, 0056 Carnivale 0030 Carver 0054 Celebrity 0000 Cineral 0451, 0092 Citizen 0060, 0030, 0056, 0039, 0092 Concerto 0056
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Wards 0054, 0165, 0030, 0178, 0021, 0019, 0179, 0056, 0016 White Westinghouse 0463, 0623, 0624 Yamaha 0030, 0019 Zenith 0017, 0463, 0016, 0092 Setup Codes for VCRs: (Press DVD) Admiral 0048,0209 Adventura 0000 Aiko 0278 Aiwa 0037, 0000 Akai 0041 America Action 0278 American High 0035 Asha 0240 Audiovox 0037 Beaumark 0240 Bell & Howell 0104 Brocksonic 0209 Broksonic 0184, 0121, 0209, 0002 CCE 0072, 0278 Calix 0037 Canon 0035 Carver 0081 Cineral 0278 Cit
MGA 0240 Magnavox 0081 (for TV use 0054), 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0000 Magnin 0240 Memorex 0037, 0162 (for TV use 0250) Mitsubishi 0048 (for TV use 0093) Orion 0002, 0294, 0479 Panasonic 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0162 (for TV use 0250) Penney 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0240, 0162 (for TV use 0250) Quasar 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0162 (for TV use 0250) RCA 0060 (for TV use 0047), 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0048 (for TV use 0093) Sansui 0000, 0479 Sanyo 0240 Sears 0000, 0037 Sharp 0048 (for TV use 0093) Sony 0032 (for
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 SAE 0157 Sansui 0157, 0305 Sanyo 0179 Scott 0305 Sears 0305 Sharp 0037, 0180, 0861 Sherwood 0180 Sony 0000, 0185, 0490 Soundesign 0145 Tascam 0420 Teac 0420, 0393, 0174, 0180 Technics 0029, 0303 Victor 0072 Wards 0157, 0053 Yamaha 0036, 0187 Yorx 0461 Setup Codes for DVD Players: (Press DVD) Harman/Kardon 0582 JVC 0558 Kenwood 0534 Magnavox 0503 Mitsubishi 0521 Onkyo 0503 Panasonic 0490 Philips 0503, 0539 Pioneer 0525, 0571 Proscan 0522 RCA 0522 Samsun
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Jerrold 0459, 0520 RCA 0056 Scientific Atlanta 0460 Sony 0010, 0159 Starcom 0459 Setup Codes for Video Accessories: (Press AUX) Archer 0160 GC Electronics 0160 Jebsee 0160 Rabbit 0081 Radio Shack 0160 TeleCaption 0171 Other Manufacturer’s IR Codes PAGE 164
Appendix I Wireless Keyboard Overview TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 I A PPENDIX I - WIRELESS K EYBOARD OVERVIEW PAGE 165
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Wireless Keyboard Basics The Escient wireless keyboard can be used to control TuneBase 200 and provides the ability to more easily enter text. It is a standard keyboard with specialized keys for use with TuneBase 200. Since the keys on this device are similar to keys on the remote, please refer to the previous appendix (Appendix H - Remote Overview). The only key that is different between the two devices is the SET key indicated below.
TuneBase 200 Manual Index TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 X I NDEX PAGE 167
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Symbols 3rd Party Certifications 106 A Access Changer Management Features 87 Access “More...
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 to access 87 changer statistics 88 Changing Volume Lock on remote 159 Checking the Codes on remote 156 color bars 86 com port settings 85 Com Ports Settings to change 85 Command Groups external control 114 Command Responses external control 114 CompuServe why you can't use 44 configuration information utility 92 Configuration Settings to change internet settings 82 Configurations cables 100 Connecting Audio 24 Connecting CD Changer(s) 26 Connecting CD C
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 E G EarthLink (ISP) offer 44 Edit a Music Group 75 Edit a Music Playlist 66 Edit Disc Information 70 edit group button 75 Edit Tracks 69 email contacting Escient 16 Enhanced Entertainment Services OpenGlobe 137 Entertainment Services OpenGlobe 137 Escient website 16 Ethernet networking diagram 143 External Control Command Groups 114 External Control Command Responses 114 External Control Command Structure 113 External Control Control Commands 132 Exte
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 to change 82 Internet Connections when does TuneBase connect? 133 Internet Service providers (ISPs) can't use free providers 44 IR Codes other manufacturer's 160 ISP account 42 K Kenwood RS-232 cable pin-outs 101 Key and button what's the difference? 40 Keyboard Basics 166 L LED when blinking or not 36 lights-blinking 36 Listening to a Music Title 61 lookup all CDs 88 lookup range of CDs 88 Lookup This Disc when does TuneBase connect to internet? 135 lo
key on remote 149 No Power troubleshooting tip 110 no video troubleshooting tip 110 normal play mode 68 Numeric Entry Mode on remote 150 NUMERIC/TEXT keypad on remote 147 O OFF mode 36 One Key Access to Favorite Music 62 One Key Access to Random Music 62 Onkyo cable pin-outs 101 OPENGLOBE key on remote 146 OpenGlobe CE-Commerce when does TuneBase connect to internet? 135 OPTION key on remote 146 Optional items available 18 OPTIONS changing 64 Options Screen overview 52 Organize Your Music through OPTION scr
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Preferences to change 84 to change automatic updates 84 to change screen saver 84 primary tcp/ip settings 83 Privacy Policy 12 privacy policy 81 product information preferences 80 Programming the Remote 153 Programming TV/VCR Combo 154 Q quick lookup of CDs 87 Quick Start procedure 39 when does TuneBase connect to internet? 134 R RANDOM key on remote 149 random group play mode 68 Random Music one key access 62 random title play mode 68 Re-Assigning Devi
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 Search For Cover Art 71 Searching for Your Code on remote 155 secondary tcp/ip settings 83 Security Settings to change 89 Select Cover Art 72 Selecting and Listening to a Music Title 61 Serial Number 6 Service Marks 11 Services enhanced entertainment OpenGlobe 137 Setting Up TuneBase 200 17 Settings to change internet settings 82 to change security 89 SETUP key on remote 145 Setup Diagrams networking 141 single tunebase-dialup 141 Setup Process what is
TUNEBASE 200 INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M21201-01A1 TuneBase 200 Power States: On, Standby, Off 36 Typing Characters with the Remote 150 U Unpack The Equipment checklist 18 Unsolicited Status Events external control 115 update preferences when to update software 84 update software utility 91 USB keyboard i 166 User Information to change 80 user information 80 User Interface overview 52 user profile 80 user registration 80 Utilities to access TuneBase 200 91 W Warnings 13 Warranty Information 7 web sync
