Fusion Research studio User manual

Installation Guide
3G Video Interface
Version 2.0
January 2010
Copyright Fusion Research
Tech Support: 925.217.1233
Important Note: The Studio Movie Server is a highly specialized product
that requires a cool & well vented environment and an approved UPS unit, failure
to providing these items could result in your system not performing properly.

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Section 1 - Studio Setup: Before you get started
Your Studio system is a powerful hard drive based video server with the ability to playback one
zone (additional zones may be added with additional Studio units, which will also increase your storage).
When placing the system it is important to remember that thought should be given to providing
adequate ventilation. Servers with very high performance hard drives and professional video
processors all generate significant heat.
Remember to keep unit is a well-vented environment, because the system is both a
video player and a powerful server with large hard drive. When powering down the
system, never hold the power button to force a shutdown, this could on rare
occasion damage the unit, always touch the power button to allow a normal
shutdown procedure.
The Studio System
Studio Remote & USB based IR input
To power down the unit touch the front
power button to allow a proper
shutdown.
DO NOT HOLD THE POWER
BUTTON TO POWER OFF UNIT.
Forcing the power off without a
prop
er shutdown could damage
the unit.

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Things to remember when connecting the system:
• You must connect to a network PRIOR to powering up unit
• You must connect USB IR pickup PRIOR to powering up unit
• System is default set to digital 5.1 coax or optical output, you must review the manual
for changing the output to stereo analog output if desired.
Both Digital Audio and Analog audio are NOT both active, you must
setup one or the other in the system manager .
If both analog and digital output are required, please order the optional
dual output adapter FR-D2A.
Component output requires FR-COM adapter kit
Audio over HDMI requires FR-AOH adapter kit

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3 Steps for Successful Media Server Installations:
Prior to setting up your Studio System for the first time, it is critical to understand and plan for a proper
installation that will avoid problems. By being prepared and taking these required steps you will insure a
successful installation.
1. Cool Environment
2. UPS Power & Power Conditioning
3. Properly configured reliable network
A cool environment is a must for Fusion equipment and lack of adequate venting will shorten the life of the
product and in circumstances where it gets hot enough, will cause the equipment to shutdown. If you
observe any of your Fusion components shutting down spontaneously, there is a very good chance
that they are overheating.
Servers can be extremely reliable and last for years if
they’re in a good environment and have a clean
conditioned power source and most importantly, if they are
not jolted off by an electrical outage.
There are many good quality UPS available that will work
well, and Fusion doesn’t endorse any particular brand,
however we do recommend at least a 1,000VA rated unit.
All media servers require a network to function properly; the network allows the server to have access to the
Internet to catalog music and movies as well as stream additional video and audio to players. There are three
key items to remember about getting a reliable and solid network;
1. Install New Switch – we recommend avoiding inexpensive routers
2. Test ALL your cat-5 runs, test your terminations, be confident of your cable
3. Use a static IP for each Studio (you can set it up with the remote)
4. If you are not sure about your configuration call in for help
Lastly, Fusion strongly recommends against using any combination router/dsl units that many
Internet providers are putting in the field.
Keeping it Cool…
Power is Key…
It starts with a solid network…

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Section 2 - Getting Started: DVD Movies
The Studio Movie Server is a is capable of outputting a single stream of video and audio, the system can be
expanded by adding additional units, which add another independent video stream as well as double the
storage. To get started, we will begin by setting up a single movie server, before we look at installing multiple
units to your network. The Studio Movie Server is a networked based product and requires Internet access to
be able to catalog movies; it also uses the network to distribute additional streams of video to other units.
It is important to have a network and Internet access available when first setting up the Studio
to load movies or music and setup the system.
Step #1 - Video Server Setup:
Before powering up:
Make sure that the server is connected to your network prior to powering the unit; it will not properly launch all
of its services without this connection.
•
Network Cat-5 cable plugged in viable network
• USB IR pickup for Fusion remote (supplied with unit)

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Almost every setting is available through the setup screen using the remote.
Follow the simple menu on the screen for playback options on the Studio or
Cinema Player.
Step #2 - Connecting Studio to your Display:
It is important to understand and know your display’s native resolution and available video connections to
achieve the best possible picture quality for optimal video playback. The Studio design has been optimized
for use with newer high definition wide screen displays; the recommended output is HDMI, the unit is capable
of 1080p, 1080i, or 720p, the system cannot be configured to standard definition displays.
Studio systems have HDMI 1.3 for video; if component output is required you must use
the FR-COM component adapter.
A video of setting up your Fusion is available on Fusion’s website www.fusionrd.com
Step #3 – Setting up the System:
Now its time to power up the system to begin initial setup, the unit will default to
the movie mode screen showing movie coverart, typically new systems have one
test movie on them unless you have had your movies pre-loaded by Fusion’s
movie loading service. To go to the setup mode you will press the “+” key on the
left side of the remote.
It is strongly recommended to set the Studio to an individual static IP. Remember to set each IP outside of
the range of IP numbers that your router uses for assigning DHCP. If you have any questions about the
correct way to do this please contact Fusion support.
For complete overview of the setup and each remote control function, please review
the Quick Setup Guide, included with your Studio and available online at
www.fusionrd.com

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Setup options:
Setup options are available using the Fusion remote and are not available in 3
rd
Party controllers (like
Crestron or Control4 since these are for installation and not for use with control systems). Please use the
Fusion remote control for the following procedure.
Set Video Options:
Include zone rating, video (movie audio output – digital or audio), & Overscan for movie playback
Analog & digital audio are not both active, if you require both active at the same time you will need to
order the special Fusion adapter model#: FR-D2A.
Set Screen Options
Include setting the output resolution (720p, 1080i or 1080p), screen saver delay, Overscan for
interface (you may reset video to 720p at anytime by pressing and holding the “exit” key for 10
seconds this can be helpful if the incorrect resolution is selected and you no longer have a video
output to view. Unit must be re-booted for resolution change to take effect.
When using the Fusion component adapter (FR-COM), be sure to only use the short (included) HDMI
cable, only use 720p or 1080i (typically displays cannot handle 1080p component) and make sure
that the switch on the adapter is set to YUV.
Set IP Address
Include network configuration (static or dynamic IP) Please remember to enter your Gateway as well
as your DNS server (both are typically your router’s IP address ending in the number “1”.
System Information
Include serial number of unit, software version, and IP address
If you should happen to set the display resolution outside the range of your monitor
and can no longer see a picture, you can reset your unit back to 720p by holding the
“exit” button for 10 seconds.
When changing display resolutions you must re-boot your unit to have the screen
properly sync with your monitor.

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When setting the static IP of a system, you must make
sure that the address is outside the range of the router’s
DHCP settings.
For example; if the router’s range in this example is
192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.150, you would want to set
the last number either below 100 or above 150.
The default gateway is typically the router’s address as
is the DNS setting.
You must have a default gateway & DNS setting
configured for the unit to work correctly.
Setting IP Address:
All Fusion products ship with IP settings set to DHCP for initial ease of installation and setup, we do however
recommended that you set all Fusion components to static IP addresses for greatest reliability on your
network. Setting the IP parameters up properly is important for the system’s correct operation and to allow
the components to access the online movie database as well as to display movies correctly.
It is import to know your router’s IP address as well as its DHCP range, which is the series of numbers or IP
addresses that the router will assign all devices on its network that are set to DHCP. The different addresses
typically refer to the last number of the IP address. See the example below for a correctly configured IP
setting.
If when operating the system, you cannot connect to the online movie database the likely problem will be that
you do not have the default gateway or DNS settings properly entered. Another possibility of course is that
the network doesn’t have access to the Internet or the IP address is in conflict with another device on the
network.

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If when initially setting up your system the startup screen shows “waiting on server”, this is an indication that
no network connection was detected and the cat-5 cable needs to be inspected or pushed in all the way to
make solid contact. If the problem persists, please try changing the cable or port on the switch or router since
this is an indication that no network was found.
Setting Rating:
You can set a rating limit on any Fusion unit (zone) by selecting the maximum rating shown in the setup
section under “Set Video Options” as seen below. When a rating is selected (for example the rating “PG-13”)
once saved, no movies with a rating above PG-13 will be seen in the interface in that particular zone. The
default setting is “NR”, which has no restrictions and allows all movies to be shown.