Datavideo MP-1000 User Manual
MP-1000
User’s Manual
(Preliminary)
Network Media Player
http:// www.datavideo-tek.com
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Table of Contents
Warnings and Precautions ………………………………………………………… 2
Introduction ……………………………………….………………………………….. 3
What's in the Package …………………………………………………….…………. 3
Front Panel & Rear Panel ……………………………………………….………... 4
Playlist and Operation ...………………………………………………….………... 5
MP-1000 Device Setup ……………………………………………….………...…… 6
-. MP-1000 Installation
-. MP-1000 Setup Menu
-. MP-1000 Network Setup Screen
-. MP-1000 Remote Controller
-. Scrolling Text Format
MP-1000 ADMINISTRATION TOOL Software ………………………….…… 12
HTTP Server Setup …………………………………………………………………..... 25
Service and Support ……………………………………………………............ 34
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Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure safe and
reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings.
Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom
of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator.
This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of
the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your
local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be
walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord’s rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not exceed
15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage
points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
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1. Introduction
MP-1000, a Media Player with built in CF card storage, video outputs and networking
capability. Connecting MP-1000 to a local Ethernet network or Internet, digital
media files (JPEG, MP3, MPEG 1/2/4) can then be stored onto the CF Card from a
host content server, a playlist editor allows user to create a playlist remotely and
pre-schedule the play sequence of the media content on CF card. Support fixed IP,
DHCP IP, Password security, RSS feeds and Scrolling text banner… multiple MP-1000
can be installed in the field such as in a shopping mall, Department stores, MRT
stations, schools and classroom… for Scheduling Media playback as well as a
real-time news broadcast.
What’s in the box?
Items Description Q’ty
1 BNC to BNC cable 1.2M 3
2 S-Video cable 1.2M 1
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2RCA to 2RCA 5ft 1
4 Ether cable 8P to 8P 1M
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2G CF CARD 1
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MP-1000 Remote controller 1
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MP-1000 Software CD 1
8 Switching Adaptor DC 12V / 0.5A
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2. Front Panel and Rear Panel
2.1 Front Panel:
1. LED indicator: LED light in Green color for POWER ON and Stand by status, and
no light in disconnecting DC in.
2. IR receiver: To receive the IR signal from MP-1000 remote controller
2.2 Rear Panel:
1. Power Switch: Power ON/ OFF
2. DC plug in: DC 12V, 0.5A input
3. VGA Output: D-sub 15pin VGA connector output to PC Monitor
4. YUV Output: 3 x BNC connectors for component YUV video signal output
5. CVBS Output: 1 x BNC connector composite signal.
6. S-Video Output: 1x 4-Pin DIN Plug connector for S-Video (Y/C) signal output
7. Audio output: 2x RCA connectors for Stereo unbalance audio outputs
8. RJ-45 (Ethernet port): 100/10M base Ethernet Network interface
P.S. RS-232 Function still not work
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3. Playlist and Operation
1. Playlist:
Playlist is a script text file including command, time schedule, download filename
and content server IP address for MP-1000 player to execute line by line.
Playlist is created by the MP-1000 Client Administration Tool administrator
software from the Host PC
2. Basic Operation:
Use Administrator tool to upload playlist file into the specific URL path of HTTP or FTP
server
Connect audio/video output to a TV display and Ethernet RJ-45 to a Network
Turn on MP-1000, it will initialize Network LAN devices, download playlist from the
specific URL and store it onto CF card automatically
MP-1000 will interpret the playlist file and execute tasks including download files,
playback files, time schedule …etc. or to playback a media files repeatedly until stop
or reboot command
Administrator can update new playlist by using the same filename on URL, MP-1000
will load this new playlist file when it is powered-up manually, or by a pre-scheduled
daily reboot time, or by a preset interval time that allow player to visit the URL.
3. Server Monitoring and MP-1000- Client Administration Tool
Server Monitoring is a Windows application software to manage multiple MP-1000
devices thru Local Network or Internet connection
MP-1000- Client Administration Tool has many useful commands and editor
tools to monitor and control client devices
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4. MP-1000 Device Setup
1. MP-1000 Installation
- High speed CF (Compact Flash) memory card is required (e.g. Scandisk Ultra II)
- Format CF card to FAT32 by a PC for better performance
- Plug in CF card into MP-1000 CF card slot
- Connect MP-1000 thru Ethernet LAN cable to your Local Network or to Internet
- Connect video cable (RCA or S-Video) to your TV Monitor or connect the VGA output
to a PC monitor
- Connect audio cable to Monitor’s audio input
- Power on MP-1000 (Monitor screen will display ‘Initializing’)
2. MP-1000 Setup Menu
- TV screen will show “Initializing”, “Initializing LAN”, “Connecting DHCP Server..”, “IP
Address”, “CF Card” then stop at main menu
*. Note: It will take some time on the “Connecting to DHCP Server”
section, which is depending on the speed of network router to assign an
IP for MP-1000
- Main menu will show the following items on left side
• Client Local IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
• Server IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx or Host name
• Time: YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM
• MAC Address: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
• Server Connection: ON or OFF or Error
• Storage: xxxx MB
- Main Menu will show the following items on the right side
• Setup : press ENTER key to go into MP-1000 Setup screen
• Storage : Press ENTER key to go to file folder of CF card
3. MP-1000 Network Setup Screen
- Use the remote controller to navigate and make changes
- Press ENTER from main menu to Setup screen
- Setup has ‘Network’, ‘Time’, ‘Device Schedule’, ‘Auto Start’, ‘Factory Default’, ‘Save
and Reboot’ and ‘Return to menu’ selections.
- Press ENTER on an item to go to its page
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‘Network’ Setup Screen
a. User Name and Password: Use “Select” or “Go to” key to open virtual
keyboard. Move cursor to any letter and press ENTER, or use ‘0’ (zero) to erase
letter. After finished, press “Select” or “Go to” key again to exit virtual
keyboard mode. Press ENTER key on ‘user name’ or ‘password’ to go to next
page
b. Server IP and Host Name: Move cursor to select ‘Server static IP’ or ‘Host
Name’. Use numeric key pad of remote to type 3 digits for static IP or use
virtual keyboard to type ‘Host Name’. Press ENTER to next page. (Server IP is
the PC’s IP where your MP-1000 ADMINISTRATION TOOL program is running.
Host Name is go out to Internet server)
c. Server Port (new feature): default is 5021. If not please use remote control
to enter ‘5021’. This port number must match with MP-1000 Administration
Tool’s. Please go to MP-1000 Administration Tool’s Server Setup Utility to
modify server’s port number if 5021 is already occupied. After port changed,
close MP-1000 Administration Tool and open again to make new port effective.
d. Client DHCP or Static IP: Move cursor to select ‘DHCP’ or ‘Static IP’ and
press ENTER on ‘Static IP’ to Static IP page or DHCP to Setup screen. (DHCP is
recommended.)
‘Time’ Setup Screen
a. Time Server: Use cursor left or right to select ‘time.nist.gov’ or
‘windows.time.com’. Use cursor down to next item
b. Date: you can ignore this because client board will get internet time during
power up initialization unless you don’t have internet connection
c. Time: Same as Date
d. Time Zone: Use cursor left or right to select your local time zone
e. DST(Day Saving Time): Use cursor to select On or OFF. If On, it will add
one hour
f. Reboot Time: Move cursor to select ‘OFF’ or type 2 digits for daily reboot
time. When time is up, client will reboot itself.
g. Press ENTER on any field to go back to Setup screen
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‘Device Schedule’ Setup Screen
a. Reboot Time: Move cursor to select ‘OFF’ or type 2 digits for daily reboot
time. When time is up, client will reboot itself. If auto start is set to network
mode, it will download new playlist file. Also player will send playback
log data back to server for further usage.
b. Device Schedule: Move cursor to ‘OFF’ or ‘ON’. If ‘ON’, another line below
will display ‘HH MM to HH MM’. Device ON time will turn on video and start
to play from existing playlist file in the CF card. Device OFF time will turn off
video and stop playing.
Auto Start Screen
a. OFF: After power up, client will do nothing and wait for server’s command
b. Local CF: After power up, client will playback according to playlist file stored
in the CF card or playback A-Z order files if no playlist file is found.
c. HTTP URL: Use CAT’s client setup utility to enter network URL path. After
power up, client will go to this URL path to download playlist file and
execute action item listed in the playlist file.
d. iCAT: This is a web based management software like CAT, but iCAT allows
user to use browser to access from any PC, anywhere. iCAT is not like CAT
has more interactive commands. iCAT is more schedule-oriented automatic
method.
Get 10 digit ID from iCAT program’s “Add player”. When player powers up,it
will login to iCAT server, user will see its on-line. For more detailed, please
refer to iCAT user guide document.
Language:
If revision # on the main menu has ‘U’ which means European fonts are
installed.
Selections are ‘English’, ‘East-South European’, ‘Western European’, and
‘Turkish’. This font is used for RSS and instant message display on the scroll
bar.
Factory Default: load pre-defined values into Setup settings. For example;
a. Device Name: NDSP01
b. Password: 123
c. Server IP: 192.168.1.106
d. Server Port: 5021
e. Device IP: DHCP
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Save and Reboot: save all the changes and reboot client
Return to menu: just return to main menu
[Note-1]: All these client setup settings can be modified in the “Client Setup Utility”
of MP-1000 ADMINISTRATION TOOL software. You can save as “autoconfig.mia”
filename into CF card then plug into CF slot and power up client board. It will show
“Auto Updating” message and save into EEPROM. Remove CF card and delete this
file to avoid reload again.
[Note-2]: You can save as “autoconfig.mib” file name, it will do the same thing to
update EEPROM except this autocinfig.mib file will be deleted after update.
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4. MP-1000 Remote Controller
Label Remote Key Function
Main Menu Switch to main menu screen from SmartNavi screen
Video Mode Switch between S-Video/Composite Video and VGA output
Keyboard
Only available in Setup screen to enter or exit virtual
keyboard page (use key ‘0” as erase key)
MUTE Mute/Un-mute sound
VOL + Sound level control
VOL - Sound level control
Position + Adjust down scrolling text bar position
Position - Adjust up scrolling text bar position
Background
Color
Background color for scrolling text bar (8 colors)
Foreground
Color
Foreground color for scrolling text bar (white and black)
Transparent Scrolling text transparent level (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)
Speed Scrolling text speed settings (fast, normal and slow)
Scroll Bar Clock Turn On/off Clock display on the scrolling text bar
EZ-Play
Do auto download/playback files in A-Z order from CF card or
execute “playlist.mpl” file in the CF card
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