Escient Vision VS & VC User’s Guide
Version: M51003-02A7
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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.
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.
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.
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
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ing radio stations) is available on the Vision series.
4. 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.
5. What audio formats are supported?
a. WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA, and FLAC
