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Introduction
Revised October 7, 2007
This guide describes how to use your DMP device and how to use the preinstalled DMPDM software.
DMP devices can show networked digital video streams and multicast, high-quality MPEG video on any
television receiver or monitor (NTSC, PAL, LCD, plasma, or VGA) that you attach.
Tip To learn what other filetypes your DMP can render, see Supported Filetypes in the Embedded Browser,
page 1-6.
DMPDM helps you to deliver compelling digital media to one DMP display for many possible purposes:
• Marketing—Describe products and services directly to your in-store customers.
• Customer experience—Deliver entertainment and information to reduce perceived wait times.
• Messaging—Broadcast executive and internal communications in real time.
• Training—Deliver cost-effective, flexible training.
• Information—Deliver real-time schedules, news, and way-faring information where people need it.
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• Advertising—Sell advertising time and space to third parties.
• Branding—Communicate about your brand consistently.
This guide assumes that you already completed the procedures in Quick Start Guide for Cisco Digital
Media Player 4305G and therefore all of the following are true:
• Your DMP is connected to:
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A network with a DHCP server.
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A DMP display.
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A 120V AC electrical socket.
• You already:
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Checked the LEDs to confirm that your DMP has power and has obtained an IP address.
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Learned what dynamic IP address the DHCP server assigned to your DMP.
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Used your browser to log in to the DMPDM administrative account.
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Used DMPDM to configure video output settings for the DMP display.
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(Optional) Used DMPDM to identify the one trusted DMM appliance from which your DMP
should accept centralized management instructions and file transfers.
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Environmental Tolerances and Safety Guidelines
If any of the preceding is not yet true for you, we recommend that you obtain Quick Start Guide for
Cisco Digital Media Player 4305G and complete all of the procedures in it before you use this guide.
This introduction contains the following sections:
• Environmental Tolerances and Safety Guidelines, page 1-2
• Understanding DMP Modes of Operation, page 1-5
• Supported Attributes for Digital Video, page 1-5
• Limited Support for MPEG-4, page 1-6
• Supported Attributes for Digital Audio, page 1-6
• Supported Filetypes in the Embedded Browser, page 1-6
• Understanding the Difference Between ‘Apply’ and ‘Save’, page 1-6
• Preconfiguring Your DMP To Run Without a Local DHCP Server, page 1-7
• Basic DMS Concepts and Vocabulary, page 1-9
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Environmental Tolerances and Safety Guidelines
Caution Your DMP might malfunction or be severly damaged if the temperature drops too low or climbs too high
at the physical location where you deploy it, or if other environmental tolerances are exceeded.
Table 1-1 describes environmental tolerance ranges for a DMP 4305G.
Table 1-1 DMP 4305G Environmental Tolerance Ranges
Environmental Characteristics Tolerance Ranges and Levels
Temperature, ambient US Customary Unit Modern Metric Unit
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Operating, long-term or short-term 41°F 104°F 5°C 40°C
Nonoperating or storage –4°F 140°F –20°C 60°C
Humidity, relative (noncondensing; ambient) Minimum Maximum
Operating, nonoperating, and storage 20 percent 85 percent
Altitude (above sea level) US Customary Unit Modern Metric Unit
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Operating, nonoperating, and storage 0 feet 13,780 feet 0 meters 4,200 meters
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Environmental Tolerances and Safety Guidelines
Warning
The device is designed to work with TN power systems.
The power supply must be placed indoors.
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than: 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international)
The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device.
To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network
voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some
LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables.
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to an earth ground
during normal use.
When installing the unit, always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last.
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the
following precautions.
• General Precautions, page 1-3
• Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge, page 1-4
General Precautions
Observe the following general precautions for using and working with your system:
• Observe and follow service markings. Do not service any Cisco product except as explained in your
system documentation. Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with
a lightning bolt may expose you to electrical shock. Components inside these compartments should
be serviced only by an authorized service technician.
• If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet and replace
the part or contact your authorized service provider:
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The power cable, extension cord, or plug is damaged.
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An object has fallen into the product.
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The product has been exposed to water.
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The product has been dropped or damaged.
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The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions.
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