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Planar ContentSmart MP60 User Manual

Planar ContentSmart Media Player MP60 User Manual
Contents
1
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Package Contents ............................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.4 Physical View ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.4.1
2
Configuring the Player .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 System Connections .......................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Basic Settings ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Connect Player to Your Network ................................................................................... 9
Attach wireless antenna ................................................................................................. 4
Mounting Option: [Attach on the back of the monitor using Velcro] .......... 5
Physical features (left to right in previous illustration) ....................................... 6
2.3.1
Wireless connection ......................................................................................................... 9
2.3.2
Static IP – manually assign network IP address ................................................... 10
2.3.3
Wired connection ............................................................................................................ 11
2.3.4
Proxy settings ................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.5
Show IP settings .............................................................................................................. 14
2.4 Time Zone Settings ......................................................................................................... 15
2.5 Content Settings .............................................................................................................. 15
2.6 Player Information ........................................................................................................... 18
2.8 Content Configuration – FailSafe ............................................................................... 20
2.9 Content Configuration – EasyPlay ............................................................................. 21
2.10 Display Settings .............................................................................................................. 25
2.11 Sound Settings ................................................................................................................ 28
2.12 Access Configuration – Player Name ...................................................................... 29
2.13 Access Configuration – Security ............................................................................... 30
2.14 Scheduling Configuration – Time and Date ......................................................... 31
2.15 Scheduling Configuration – Time Server .............................................................. 31
2.16 Scheduling Configuration – Scheduled Reboot ................................................. 32
2.17 System Configuration - Firmware Update ............................................................ 33
2.18 System Configuration – Expansion Storage ......................................................... 34
2.18.1 Manual Expansion........................................................................................................... 34
2.18.2 Auto Expansion ................................................................................................................ 36
2.19 System Configuration - Factory Reset .................................................................... 37
2.19.1 Using the reset button .................................................................................................. 37
2.19.2 Using a USB mouse......................................................................................................... 37
2.20 System Configuration – Power Save ....................................................................... 38
2.21 System Configuration – Auto Recovery ................................................................. 39
3
Content Management ................................................................................................................................ 39
4
Authoring in HTML5 .................................................................................................................................... 39
5
Working with SMIL ....................................................................................................................................... 40
5.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 40
5.2 www.a-smil.org for Developers .................................................................................. 40
6
MP60 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 40
7
Technical Support......................................................................................................................................... 42
7.1 FAQ ........................................................................................................................................ 42
7.2 Planar Support .................................................................................................................. 45
7.2.1
Cables and Accessories ................................................................................................. 45
7.2.2
Contact Planar .................................................................................................................. 45
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1.1
This document describes the hardware operation of the Planar® ContentSmart™ Media Player MP60, system set-up and frequently asked questions.
Feature Highlights
The Planar ContentSmart MP60 is a Full HD (1920 x 1080) high definition digital signage media player featuring and industrial-grade mechanical design, versatile open-standard HTML5 and SMIL programmability.
• HDMI-in for custom live content display
• Full HD 1080p hardware decoding of MPEG1/2/4, H.264 and VC-1 media formats
• 8GB on-board flash local storage with MicroSD expansion slot
1
Overview
• Integrated audio and video output via HDMI
• 3 USB ports
• Built-in wireless b/g/n network
• Support for HTML5 widgets for dynamic content (W3C Widgets standard)
• Industry-leading W3C SMIL support for developers
• Supports full POPAI Screen Media Formats Standards profiles S1 to S12, and E1 to E8
• Multiple 3rd party software solution compatibility
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Media Player Unit
HDMI
Cable
Wi-Fi Antenna
Velcro (2 sets)
1.2
Package Contents
AC Adapter (with US power plug)
1.3
Installation
NOT INCLUDED: A USB mouse is required for system setup
1.3.1
Attach the wireless antenna as shown below, then screw antenna clockwise onto the post.
Attach wireless antenna
Power & micro SD card brackets
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1.3.2
Mounting Option: [Attach on the back of the monitor using Velcro]
Separate the Velcro pads and stick on the bottom of player. Stick the other Velcro pads onto the back of monitor, then attach the player to it. Use HDMI cable to connect player and the monitor.
1.4
Physical View
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1.4.1
Physical features (left to right in previous illustration)
• Reset button to perform factory reset
• Micro SD card slot
• 3.5mm Audio out
• HDMI 1.4 connector for digital video and audio combined INPUT
• Micro USB for ADB, Android debug console port
• 3 x USB ports for USB content update and configuration
• Power/Status LED indicator
• Ethernet port for network content update
• RS232 port for display control
• DC input port
• Wireless antenna post
• Kensington lock
• S/PDIF Audio out
• HDMI 1.4 connector for digital video and audio combined OUTPUT
• VGA out
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2.1
System Connections
Connect to a monitor via a HDMI or VGA cable.
When using an HDMI connection, audio is sent along with video over the HDMI cable,
Attach the AC power adapter to power on the unit. After approximately 15 seconds the booting animation will be displayed on screen as shown below:
so no additional cables are required.
2
Configuring the Player
Figure 2.1.1
The boot-up process takes approximately 40 seconds to complete.
Figure 2.1.2
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2.2
After boot-up completes, player will stay in Basic settings menu if no content service has been configured (i.e. first boot-up for brand new unit or after a factory reset).
Note: If you have already sent content to the player, content will play back
automatically after 15 seconds after boot-up.
Basic Settings
A USB mouse must be attached to the player to configure settings. If the display has a HID­compliant touch screen, a USB mouse is not required and all the click action can be replaced by
tap actions.
Figure 2.2.1
Basic settings:
Network Time zone Content
Each time the Basic settings menu is entered, playback will automatically begin after 15 seconds if content services have been previously set. Auto playback can be canceled by clicking on the button before the countdown ends.
User is able to enter Advanced Settings by clicking the Advanced button.
To enter the menu system at any time during playback, plug in a USB mouse and hold the left mouse key in the corner area as shown below for 10 seconds. If the player has touch screen, tapping and holding in the corner areas for 10 seconds will also bring you to the menu.
Figure 1.2.2
Please note. Player will ask for password if password has been configured.
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2.3
Connect Player to Your Network
2.3.1
Click the Wireless LAN setting to launch the wireless configuration UI.
Figure 2.3.1
Click the ON/OFF button as indicated below to turn ON Wireless interface (network).
Wireless connection
Figure 2.3.2
The player will scan for wireless signals nearby and available access points will be listed.
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Figure 2.3.3
Click on the network ID to connect. If the network requires authentication, you will be asked to provide a password.
Figure 2.3.4
2.3.2
Static IP – manually assign network IP address
1
Check the box that says "Show advanced options"
Figure 2.3.5
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Click down arrow to hide keyboard if needed.
You can also scroll down/swipe to see the rest of the menu.
2
Under IP settings, change DHCP to Static.
Figure 2.3.6
3
Fill the form and click Connect to complete the setting.
(Scroll down/swipe to see the rest of the menu if needed)
Figure 2.3.7
2.3.3
To use the wired Ethernet connection, connect an Ethernet cable. Ethernet connection takes priority over wireless connection.
Wired connection
DHCP – Automatically assign network IP address
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1
Turn on Ethernet by checking the “Use Ethernet” box. If using DHCP, no further action is required.
Figure 2.3.8
Static IP – Manually assign network IP address
1
Click Static IP Settings to configure static IP address.
Figure 2
2.3.4
1
In Basic settings, click the Advanced button and the advanced configuration menu will be launched.
Proxy settings
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Figure 3.10
2
Click Network, then click Advanced.
Figure 2.3.11
3
Proxy setting menu will be launched. Input proxy hostname and port, then click Done to finish configuration.
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Figure 2.3.12
2.3.5
1
In Basic settings, click the Advanced button and the advanced configuration menu will be launched.
2
Click Network, then click Show IP.
Show IP settings
Figure 2.3.13
3
This feature is to control whether the IP address is displayed in the Basic settings menu. This is enabled by default. When disabled, basic settings will display “connected” instead of the assigned IP address.
Figure 2.3.14
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