Extron Electronics MS9200P User Manual
MS9200P
MPEG-2 HD Video Players
Control Application Software
User Guide
Streaming AV Products
Revision 6.8
08 2013
HD Player Preface
Registered Trademarks
(®)
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Registered Service M ark
(SM)
:
S3 Service Support Solutions
Trademarks (™)
AAP, AFL (Accu-Rate Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), AIS (Advanced Instruction Set), Auto-Image, CDRS (Class D Ripple
Copyright
© 2013 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
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All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
The following registered trademarks
®
, registered service marks
(SM)
, and trade marks
(TM)
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Suppression), DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), Driver Configurator, DSP Configurator, DSVP (Digital
Sync Validation Processing), FastBite, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, ProDSP, QS-FPC (QuickSwitch Front P anel Controller),
Scope-Trigger, SIS, Simple Instruction Set, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, XTRA, ZipCaddy, ZipClip
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Preface
About This User Guide
This manual contains detailed information about your Electrosonic HD Player unit. The main components are
• Descriptions of the various HD Players (MS9100P, MS9100D, MS9200P)
• System connection information
• Using the Electrosonic MS9000 HD Player Control Application Software
• Using the Windows™ Media Player
We recommend that the user read Chapter1: Introduction/Quick Reference Guide (pages 9-21) before setting up
the HD Player. This will give a basic understanding of how to use the HD Player.
We assume that the user has a working knowledge of common menus and commands necessary for operation of a
personal computer.
The manual is comprised of the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction/ Quick Reference Guide
Chapter 2: The Playlist Display
Chapter 3: The Transport & Status Display
Chapter 4: The Log File/Information Windows
Chapter 5: HD Player Configuration
Chapter 6: Timecode
Chapter 7: Soft Edging /Display Overlap
Chapter 8: Genlock
Chapter 9: Brightness-Contrast-Saturation
Chapter 10: Configuration Files
Chapter 11: Remote Control Configuration
Chapter 12: Remote Control Protocols
Chapter 13: Video Output Formats
Chapter 14: Application Notes
Appendix A: TCP/IP Communications
Appendix B: An Introduction to MPEG
Appendix C: Encoding Guidelines
Appendix D: Specifications
Glossary
A full contents list appears after this preface.
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VERSION
DATE
BY
COMMENTS
6.0
10.15.02
SS/AG
PRELIMINARY Release
6.1
10.16.03
SS
Add 2nd. Encoder card; general updates
6.2
03.23.04
SS
Add 9100D Power information
6.3
06.25.04
SS
Update Command Reference
6.4
04.18.05
SS
Update Command Reference
6.5
10.05.05
SS
Update Command Reference
6.6
9.29.08
IGS
Updated ES-Gen daisy chain limit = 3
6.7
2.22.10
IGS
Electrosonic Inc. update.
6.8
7.31.13
DRO
Note that “Confidence Display” is No Longer Supported
Document History
This manual applies to HD Player Software Release 7.02
Additional Trademarks
MEDIASONIC ®, MS ® and the MEDIASONIC ® logo are registered trademarks of ELECTROSONIC Ltd.
ELECTROSONIC
WINDOWS
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
®, ES ® and the ELECTROSONIC ® logo are registered trademarks of ELECTROSONIC Ltd.
® is a registered trademark of MICROSOFT CORPORATION.
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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................................... 3
About This User Guide ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Document History .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Trademarks ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Table of Contents .................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1: Introduction/Quick Reference Guide ........................ 11
Main Features ................................................................................................................................................... 11
HD Player Connections – Interface .............................................................................................................. 11
Common Connections .............................................................................................................................. 11
Mouse ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Computer Monitor ...................................................................................................................................... 12
LAN ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Remote Control (C OM M Port) .................................................................................................................. 12
Timecode In/Out ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Genlock In/out, Composite Black Burst .................................................................................................. 12
SPDIF .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
The MS9200P ................................................................................................................................................. 13
The MS9100P ................................................................................................................................................. 15
The MS9100D ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................ 18
MS9200P, MS9100P (Rack mounted players) ......................................................................................... 18
MS9100D (Desktop player) ........................................................................................................................ 18
The Windows™ Media Player ........................................................................................................................ 18
To start the Media Player ........................................................................................................................... 18
To play a different clip ............................................................................................................................... 19
The Electrosonic MS9000 HD Player Control Application software ........................................................ 20
To Start the Ele c tr osonic HD Player: ......................................................................................................... 20
The Electrosonic HD Player Interface .......................................................................................................... 20
To Load a Clip .............................................................................................................................................. 21
To Play a Clip ............................................................................................................................................... 22
The Electrosonic HD Player, Main Menu ..................................................................................................... 22
The File Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 22
The View Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 22
The Configurations Menu .......................................................................................................................... 23
The Help menu ............................................................................................................................................. 23
MS9100D Users, additional Windows™ Media Player information ......................................................... 25
Output Format ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Output Mode ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Audio Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Genlock Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Update .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 2: The Playlist Display ................................................... 28
The Playlist ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Adding a clip to the Playlist ........................................................................................................................... 28
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The Clip Properties Dialog .............................................................................................................................. 29
Clip name ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Timecode ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Selecting and Playing a Clip.......................................................................................................................... 31
To Play a Clip ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Selecting and Playing a List (Sequence) ..................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 3: Transport & Status displays .......................................... 32
Transport status ................................................................................................................................................. 32
Stopped ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Paused ........................................................................................................................................................... 33
Cueing ........................................................................................................................................................... 33
Playing ........................................................................................................................................................... 33
Frame Counter ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Current Timecode ............................................................................................................................................ 33
Mode Indicators ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Loop ............................................................................................................................................................... 34
Vid ................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Aud ................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Current Chapter and Clip Name .................................................................................................................. 34
Transport/Output Controls .............................................................................................................................. 34
Play ................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Cue ................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Pause .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
Auto-repeat (Loop) ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Audio Output ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Video Output: Black .................................................................................................................................... 35
Video Output ................................................................................................................................................ 35
Color Bars ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
Fast Forward/Loop Slider ................................................................................................................................ 35
Confidence Display ......................................................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 4: The Log / File Information Windows ............................ 36
The Log Window........................................................................................................................................... 36
The File Information Window ..................................................................................................................... 37
The Status Bar................................................................................................................................................ 38
Chapter 5: HD Player Configuration ............................................... 39
To Modify the Player Configuration .............................................................................................................. 39
The Channel Properties dialog ...................................................................................................................... 39
Set the channel to loop at startup ........................................................................................................... 40
Set the channel to start playing at startup ............................................................................................. 40
Video on at startup ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Audio on at startup ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Output black when file completes .......................................................................................................... 40
Enable AV Sync ............................................................................................................................................ 41
Base Channel Number ............................................................................................................................... 41
Audio Output Format .................................................................................................................................. 41
Output Standard .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Genlock ......................................................................................................................................................... 42
Advanced ......................................................................................................................................................... 42
To turn off the Video Confidence Display .............................................................................................. 42
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BCS – Brightness-Contrast--Saturation ..................................................................................................... 43
Overlap (Soft Edging or Edge Blending) ................................................................................................ 43
Output Format ............................................................................................................................................. 43
Chapter 6: Timecode ..................................................................... 45
Configuring as a Timecode Master ............................................................................................................. 45
The Timecode configuration dialog ............................................................................................................ 45
Start Time ...................................................................................................................................................... 46
Play At ........................................................................................................................................................... 46
Stop At ........................................................................................................................................................... 47
Configuring as a Timecode Slave ................................................................................................................ 48
Play At ........................................................................................................................................................... 48
Loop Input to Output ................................................................................................................................. 48
Configuring as a Timecode Reader ............................................................................................................ 49
Timecode Cable .............................................................................................................................................. 49
Chapter 7: Soft Edging/Display Overlap ...................................... 50
Videowall .......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Single Projector ................................................................................................................................................ 50
Introducing Soft Edging .................................................................................................................................. 50
Configuring a Soft Edged System ................................................................................................................. 52
Vertical and Horizontal Borders ................................................................................................................ 54
Gamma ........................................................................................................................................................ 55
Black Correction .......................................................................................................................................... 57
Update .......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 8: Genlock ....................................................................... 59
Genlock Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 59
Genlock Standalone/Master .................................................................................................................... 60
Genlock ES-Gen .......................................................................................................................................... 60
Genlock Cable ............................................................................................................................................ 61
Genlock Composite Black Burst ............................................................................................................... 61
Chapter 9: Brightness-Contrast-Saturation .................................... 62
To change a BCS setting: ............................................................................................................................... 62
Brightness ...................................................................................................................................................... 62
Contrast ........................................................................................................................................................ 62
Saturation ..................................................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 10: Configuration Files .................................................... 64
Saving the current configuration ................................................................................................................. 64
Loading a configuration file .......................................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 11: Remote Control Configuration ................................ 66
The Remote Control Methods dialog .......................................................................................................... 66
To create a new Method .......................................................................................................................... 66
To Edit Method settings .............................................................................................................................. 67
To Delete a Method ................................................................................................................................... 67
The Remote Control Wizard - Method Type dialog .................................................................................. 67
The Remote Control Wizard - Serial Control Parameters (RS232) page ................................................ 68
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Remote Control Wizard Protocol page ................................................................................................... 68
The Remote Control Methods wizard TCP/IP page ................................................................................... 70
Chapter 12: Remote Control Protocols ....................................... 71
Serial Port Pinout ............................................................................................................................................... 71
RJ45 Ethernet..................................................................................................................................................... 71
RJ45 Pinout .................................................................................................................................................... 71
Text Command Protocol (Telnet Protocol) ................................................................................................. 71
To Run Telnet ................................................................................................................................................. 72
Command Structure ................................................................................................................................... 72
Command Reference ..................................................................................................................................... 73
Configuration Commands ......................................................................................................................... 73
Media Management Commands ........................................................................................................... 75
Playlist Commands ...................................................................................................................................... 76
Playback Commands ................................................................................................................................. 79
System/Status Commands ......................................................................................................................... 81
Timecode Commands ................................................................................................................................ 81
Miscellaneous Commands – (Telnet Protocol) ...................................................................................... 82
Examples ............................................................................................................................................................ 84
ES 4000 ................................................................................................................................................................ 84
Available Player Commands ......................................................................................................................... 85
Chapter 13: Video Outputs ........................................................... 86
The PCI HD Decoder Card Interfaces .......................................................................................................... 86
Primary Output: MS9200P/MS9100P/MS9100D ....................................................................................... 86
Secondary Output: MS9200P..................................................................................................................... 86
HDSDI: MS9200P ............................................................................................................................................ 87
Chapter 14: Application Notes ..................................................... 89
Synchronized playback .................................................................................................................................. 89
Content Preparation ................................................................................................................................... 89
Genlock ......................................................................................................................................................... 89
Playing in Sync. with Timecode ................................................................................................................. 89
Cueing and Playing with Serial control ................................................................................................... 89
Example: A Two Player System (two-channels) ......................................................................................... 91
TCP/IP ............................................................................................................................................................. 92
RS232 .............................................................................................................................................................. 92
Appendix A: TCP/IP Communications .......................................... 95
An Introductory Note ....................................................................................................................................... 95
Ethernet Communication ............................................................................................................................... 95
RS-232 ............................................................................................................................................................. 95
Ethernet ......................................................................................................................................................... 95
TCP/IP Addressing ............................................................................................................................................ 95
Dynamic Assignment .................................................................................................................................. 95
Static Assignment ........................................................................................................................................ 96
The IP Address ................................................................................................................................................... 96
Network and Host Identifiers ...................................................................................................................... 96
Class Names ................................................................................................................................................. 96
Choosing IP Addresses .................................................................................................................................... 97
Connecting to an Existing Network .......................................................................................................... 97
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Establishing an Independent Network .................................................................................................... 97
The Subnet Mask .............................................................................................................................................. 98
Accessing the PC’s Subnet Mask and IP Address ..................................................................................... 98
Opening the Network Dialog Box: ........................................................................................................... 98
Accessing the IP Address: ......................................................................................................................... 98
Assigning the HD Player IP Address and Subnet Mask ............................................................................. 99
Setting the Subnet Mask ............................................................................................................................ 99
Setting the IP Address ................................................................................................................................. 99
Saving the Subnet Mask and IP Address Values ................................................................................... 99
Pinging a Device ............................................................................................................................................. 99
Performing a Ping ........................................................................................................................................ 99
Example 1: A successful Ping .................................................................................................................. 100
Example 2: Unsuccessful Pings................................................................................................................ 100
Appendix B: An Introduction to MPEG ....................................... 101
Digital and Compression Video ............................................................................................................. 101
What is MPEG? ........................................................................................................................................... 101
I, B and P frames. ....................................................................................................................................... 102
Groups Of Pictures - GOP ........................................................................................................................ 102
Multiplexes And Elementary Streams .................................................................................................... 103
System Stream ........................................................................................................................................... 103
Program Stream ........................................................................................................................................ 103
Transport Stream ....................................................................................................................................... 104
Appendix C: Encoding Guidelines ............................................. 105
Appendix D: Specifications ........................................................ 106
Primary Video Output ................................................................................................................................... 106
Video Connector ...................................................................................................................................... 106
Secondary Video Output ............................................................................................................................ 106
HDSDI – Digital Video .................................................................................................................................... 107
Genlock ........................................................................................................................................................... 107
Graphics Output ............................................................................................................................................ 107
Network ........................................................................................................................................................... 107
Digital Video Decoder ............................................................................................................................. 107
Flexible Format Converter ....................................................................................................................... 108
Video Output Formats .............................................................................................................................. 108
Audio ................................................................................................................................................................ 108
Audio Processing ........................................................................................................................................... 108
SPDIF ................................................................................................................................................................. 108
System Control Aids .................................................................................................................................. 109
Glossary ............................................................................................. 110
Index .................................................................................................. 121
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Chapter 1: Introduction/Quick Reference Gui d e
The Electrosonic HD Player is a compact single channel High Definition (HDTV) playback device. It is designed
to playback MPEG files compressed to the SMTPE 296/274 specification as defined by the ATSC (Advanced
Television Standards Committee). The HD Player manipulates all program material in the digital environment to
ensure that image quality is maintained irrespective of the number of times a file is displayed or copied. Using the
computer/network topology, files may be transferred to and displayed on remote Players from a central
distribution location.
The HD Player product line consists of three versions to accommodate any HD playback application:
1. MS9200P Digital, Rack Mount model
2. MS9100P Analog, Rack Mount model (No longer available)
3. MS9100D Analog, Desktop model (No longer available)
Main Features
• Rack Mount versions are housed in rugged, industrial 19” rack mountable 3U cases, ensuri ng maxi m um
reliability, long product life and easy integration into Audio Visual installations. The desktop version is
designed for use in less rigorous environments
• Windows™ Media Player software for basic playback control
• Support for a wide range of remote control options, using serial RS232 or Ethernet TCP/IP interfaces.
• Networking capabilities provide the means to remotely upload new audio/video files to the Player.
• Standard “on-board” storage capacity (hard disk) of 40Gbytes. This provides a default maximum of 90
minutes of ATSC encoded HD material. Almost unlimited storage capacity can be achieved by adding
external storage in the form of disk raid arrays.
• A Status Bar at the bottom of the main display shows tips about commands available within each main
screen menu as the user moves the pointer along the list
HD Player Connections – Interface
All system connections are made at the back of the HD Player. The video outputs of your HD player appear at
connectors on PCI cards factory installed in the HD Player. Refer to Chapter 13 (Video Output Formats) for more
details on the output options of your HD Player – the interface will depend on which version of the HD Player you
are using and whether you intend to utilize the Soft Edging capability of the HD Player.
Common Connections
The following are common to all the Electrosonic HD Player versions. They are used as required by your
particular system.
Mouse
Connect the system mouse here
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Keyboard
Connect the system keyboard here
Computer Monitor
Connect the HD Player monitor here.
LAN
Use this connection to copy data from a network on to the HD Player hard disk
Remote Con trol (CO M M Port)
See Chapters: 11 and 12
Timecode In/ Out
See Chapter: 6 (MS9100D must use optional MS9000 HD Player Software)
Genlock In/out, Compo site Black Burst
See Chapter: 8 (MS9100D must use optional MS9000 HD Player Software for Composite Video Black &
Burst synchronization)
SPDIF
Connect to your surround sound system (5.1) audio decoder.
The following figures illustrate the rear panel connections to the Electrosonic HD Players:
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The MS9200P
Selected MS9200P features:
• Digital and Analog HD video outputs
• SPDIF 5.1 audio output
• Playback using the Electrosonic MS9000 HD Player Control Application software
• Windows™ MediaPlayer support included
• Support for Soft Edging of images
• Rack mounted enclosure
• ES-Gen Genlock and/or Composite Video Black & Burst synchronization
Figure 1. MS9200P, Digital HD Player, Rack Mount model connections
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Figure 2 MS9200P, Digital HD Player Card Output Detail
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DECODER CARD,
ANALOG (MS9100)
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
TO HD DISPLAY
SPDIF OUT
(5.1 AUDIO)
REF . IN COMP. VIDEO
BLACK & BURST
TIME CODE
IN/OUT
USB NO CONNECTION
LAN (INTERNET)
KEYBOARD
MOUSE
RESET
MEDIASONIC MS9100P
HD PLAYER
COMPUTER
MONITOR
COM 1, REMOTE
CONTROL
The MS9100P
Selected MS9100P features:
• Analog HD video outputs
• SPDIF 5.1 audio output
• Playback using the Electrosonic MS9000 HD Player Control Application software
• Windows™ MediaPlayer support included
• Rack mounted enclosure
• Composite Video Black & Burst synchronization
Figure 3. MS9100P, Analog HD Player, Rack Mount model connections
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The MS9100D
Selected MS9100D features:
• Analog HD video outputs
• SPDIF 5.1 audio output
• Playback using Windows™ MediaPlayer
• Desktop installation
• Composite Black & Burst synchronization
• Optional Electrosonic MS9000 HD Player Control Application software
Figure 4. MS9100D, Analog HD Player, Desktop model connections
WARNING: Ensure that the AC Input Power Supply Switch located on the back of the 9100D HD Player is set to
the same voltage as the local supply.
An incorrectly set switch may result in damage to the unit upon power-up.
• Locate the red AC Power Input Voltage Selector Switch (refer to the following illustration).
• By means of a small screwdriver adjust the switch left/right until either 115 or 230 shows in the opening.
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Figure 5. MS9100D, Analog HD Player, AC Power Input Voltage Selector Switch location
Although every effort has been made at our factory to make sure that the switch is set correctly before shipping to
a particular geographic location, we recommend that the user verify the switch setting before first-time power-up.
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No Longer Supported
Play button
Now Playing
Double
click
Getting Started
By this time you have completed your system connections and are ready to begin using the HD Player.
MS9200P, MS9100P (Rack mounted players)
Users of the MS9100P and MS9200P models have two methods for controlling MPEG playback:
• The Electrosonic HD Player Control Application software, and/or
• The Windows™ Media Player software
MS9100D (Desktop player)
Purchasers of the MS9100D model utilize the Windows™ Media Player only - the Electrosonic HD Player
Control Application software is available at an additional cost.
The Windows™ Media Player
The quickest way to verify your system set-up is to view a video clip with the included MediaPlayer software.
To start the Media Player
• Double-click the icon on your desktop. The interface shown below appears.
“Confidence Display”
• Click the Now Playing tab. The Media Player will list the last MPEG clip played in the top right hand
corner (Playlist area)
• Double-click the file in the list or click the Play button as indicated above
No Longer Supported: An image will appear in the Confidence Display that is a copy of the image being sent to
the video outputs of your HD Player.
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To play a different clip
• Click File on the main menu of the MediaPlayer;
• Click Open. The Player will open the VIDEO FILES folder if it has been used with MPEG files
previously. If not, you may have to browse to the VIDEO FILES folder and double-click the VIDEO
FILES folder in the Open window.
• Select the file you wish to play from the list in the window and click the Open button – the selected file
will begin playing.
Refer to the on-line MediaPlayer Help instructions for more information
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The Electrosonic MS9000 HD Player Control Application software
The Electrosonic MS9000 HD Player Control Application software is an interface for more sophisticated HD
system Playback and Control.
Use the HD Player Control Application to:
• Set video output format
• Adjust video output quality settings
• Set Audio output format
• Assemble and organize Playlists
• Setup Soft Edged (Image Overlap) multi projector displays including adjustments for Gamma and Black
Correction
• Control other HD Players as well as itself in a Timecode Master/Slave system
• Remote control your system with commands from other devices
These and other features of the Electrosonic HD Player will be described in detail throughout this manual
To Start the Electrosonic HD Player:
• Double click the icon on your desktop or,
• Click the Windows™ Start button on your desktop, and select Programs/MediaSonic/HD Player.
The HD Player Control Application Graphic User Interface (GUI) appears.
The Electrosonic HD Player Interface
The following is an image of the Electrosonic HD Player GUI:
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No Longer Supported
“Confidence Display”
“Playlist
Display”
“Status/Transport
Controls Display”
“Log
“File Information
Window”
Window”
Display
The HD Player interface consists of several main “segments”:
• Status and Transport Controls Display
• The Playlist Display
• The Log Window
• The File Information Window
These “segments” will be discussed in greater detail in the relevant chapters.
To Load a Clip
1. Open a Windows™ Explorer window,
2. Select the MPEG file (clip) you wish to play
3. Drag the file onto the Playlist in the HD Player GUI. As the mouse is moved over the Playlist area, a
highlight bar will appear indicating where the files will be placed
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To Play a Clip
1. Double click the clip in the Playlist, this will Cue the start of the clip
2. Click
3. Click
take a few seconds), next click
(Play) button on the Transport to begin playing the clip.
(Pause/Stop) button to quit or click , the HD Player will re-cue the clip (this may
to restart the clip.
The Electrosonic HD Player, Main Menu
Use the Main Menu as in any Windows™ software. The Main Menu allows access to many basic functions of the
HD Player.
The File Menu
The HD Player utilizes the .vsf file format. These files hold all of the HD Player information or settings unique to
a particular clip; their file names appear in the File command menus.
Note: Refer to Chapter10 for more information
Use the File menu to:
• Open a New file for building a Playlist
• Open an existing .vsf file
• Save your file settings
• Save your settings as a new file
The View Menu
Open the View menu and select or de-select the item you wish to affect.
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Click here to
close
The view menu allows the user to:
• Turn the Status display on or off
The Status Bar lists information about the main menu commands. Use the Status Bar to view quick tips about the
commands available on the main drop down menus. The display changes as you drag your pointer along the menu
options.
• Turn on the Driver Statistics window
The Driver Statistics window is used for information only.
The Configurations Menu
Select Configurations/Remote Control Configurations to open the Remote Control Wizard.
Note: Refer to Chapter11 for more information.
The Help menu
Select Help/About HD Player to verify the Version of HD Player software on your system.
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Click here to
Close
The About HD Player display:
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MS9100D Users, additional Windows™ Media Player information
You may implement specific HD Player settings from the HD Decoder Configuration window.
From the Start menu select Programs/MediaSonic/HD Decoder Configuration, as shown in the following
graphic:
The following dialog appears as part of the HD Decoder Configurations display. Make any necessary changes to
optimize the performance of the Media Player.
Output Format
Match your MS9100D HD Player video output format to the display device:
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Output Mode
Select video output mode from the two available:
Audio Mode
Stereo Audio is the default mode. Choose SPDIF Audio for 5.1 surround sound or No Audio if required.
Note: Stereo Audio makes use of the player’s sound card audio output. 5.1 surround sound is available at the
SPDIF connector. (Refer to the Figure 3)
Genlock Mode
Chose your video synchronization option from the drop down menu.
Note: ES-Gen is not available on the MS9100D model.
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Update
Select the Update button to save your settings after you have made any changes.
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Clip
Chapter
Chapter 2: The Playlist Display
The Playlist
Use the Playlist area of the HD Player GUI to perform MPEG clip management functions:
• Display and select clips which have been previously loaded on the HD Player’s disk drives
• Add new clips
• Copy clips
• Set up clip sequences to run in a particular order. The order may be changed by simply dragging the clip
to a new position within the sequence
The Playlist also allows access to many of the powerful features and settings of the HD Player, namely:
• The Clip Properties Dialog – This dialog controls Clip specific configurations
• The Channel Properties Dialog – This dialog controls system configurations
The functions of these dialogs will be described in detail later in this manual.
Note: After Editing the Playlist or any of the Dialogs mentioned above, you must save the configuration to ensure
the Playlist is available when the HD Player is next restarted. See Chapter 10:“Configuration Files” for more
details.
The following figure defines the data that appears in the Playlist.
Number.
Name.
Adding a clip to the Playlist
There are two methods that can be used to add clips to the Playlist.
• Double Click a blank entry in the Playlist. This will produce the Clip Properties dialog box, from which
an MPEG file can be selected. The Clip Properties dialog is described in a separate section below.
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• Drag and Drop: Open an explorer window, select one or more files and drag them onto the Playlist. As
the mouse is moved over the Playlist area, a highlight bar will appear indicating where the files will be
placed.
You may re-order clips in the Playlist at any time, simply drag files to different positions within the Playlist as
necessary.
The Clip Properties Dialog
The Clip Properties dialog box is used to set various parameters relating to the clips in the HD Player Playlist.
Open this dialog window by right clicking over a clip in the Playlist, and selecting the “Clip Properties” menu
item.
The Clip Properties dialog appears, as shown below.
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The various fields in this dialog are described below.
Clip name
The clip name specifies the location and name of the MPEG transport file.
• Click the Browse button to display a standard file selection window that can be used to locate the required
file.
Timecode
This section provides a number of control options for using the HD Player in a Timecode aware system.
Note: For full details on how to use these options please refer to Chapter 6: Timecode.
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