Planar ContentSmart MP-3450 User Manual

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Planar® ContentSmart™ Media Player
MP-3450 User's Manual
020-1195-00A, Manual,Media Player,MP3450

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  • Page 1 Planar® ContentSmart™ Media Player MP-3450 User’s Manual 020-1195-00A, Manual,Media Player,MP3450...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mounting options 1.4. Physical view Configuring the MP-3450 Media Player 2.1. System connections 2.2. USB keyboard configuration menus 2.3. Connect the MP-3450 to your network 2.4. Video output settings 2.5. Clock and calendar settings 2.6. Setting a password 2.7. Factory reset 2.8.
  • Page 3: Mp-3450 User's Manual

    This document describes the hardware and software operations of the Planar® ContentSmart™ Media Player MP-3450, system set up, and frequently asked questions. 1.1. Features The MP-3450 is a Full-HD 1080p high definition digital signage media player featuring industrial grade mechanical design and versatile open-standard SMIL programmability. ...
  • Page 4: Physical View

    1.4. Physical view Physical features (top and counter clockwise)  12V DC for power adapter  HDMI 1.3a connector for digital video and audio combined outputs, or digital video via optional DVI adapter  VGA port for analog video output ...
  • Page 5: Configuring The Mp-3450 Media Player

    2.3. USB keyboard configuration menus You must attach a USB keyboard to the MP-3450 to configure settings. With the player booted up and ready, it takes approximately 30 seconds after you plug in the keyboard for the following menu to be displayed:...
  • Page 6: Connect The Mp-3450 To Your Network

    (cursor), and then press enter to confirm (<OK>) or reject (<Cancel>) any changes. 2.4. Connect the MP-3450 to your network Enter Network setting in the menu to set up a network connection method.
  • Page 7: Video Output Settings

    2.5. Video output settings For best quality, set the output resolution to match your display’s native resolution to avoid image scaling and blur. If you are connecting to an LCD TV, the resolution setting is most likely 1366x768, 1280x720, or 1920x1080. If you are connecting a LCD computer monitor, projector, or plasma display, refer to the device specifications for the best matching setting.
  • Page 8: Applying Firmware Upgrades

    2.9. Applying firmware upgrades via USB Firmware updates can be performed using a USB flash drive. Please read the release notes carefully regarding the changes that will be made to your player before applying the upgrade. DOWNLOAD the latest firmware and copy it to the root directory of a USB drive from www.PlanarDigitalSignage.com/ContentSmart PLUG the power cord into the media player PLUG a USB keyboard to the media player to enter the menu system...
  • Page 9: Content Management

    Please refer to the printed ContentSmart Software Guide for related set up instructions. 4. Authoring in HTML5 A major feature of the MP-3450 media appliance is the ability to playback HTML5 content which can contain dynamic information. 5. Working with SMIL The MP-3450 uses open communications protocols for content presentation and playback control.
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    6. Technical Data 6.1. Specifications MP-3450 Video format support POPAI Screen Media Standards S6 (MPEG-1 SIF, 3Mbps CBR) S7 (MPEG-1 480p, 10Mbps CBR) S8 (MPEG-1 720p, 15Mbps CBR) S9 (MPEG-2 480p, 6Mbps CBR) S10 (MPEG-2 720p, 12Mbps CBR) S11 (MPEG-4 AVC, 480p, 6Mbps CBR)
  • Page 11: Appendix: Faq

    Ethernet will be used. What is the maximum file size for a single video file? The maximum video file size for the MP-3450 is 2GB. We recommend reserving a safety margin to avoid exceeding the limit (i.e. limiting files to 1850MB).
  • Page 12 This delivers an optimum viewing experience free of playback quality issues such as stuttering, blocking, or blue-screens. However, MP-3450 does support dynamic content delivery to push individual files quickly over the network using the SOAP API. This method is a compromise between live streaming with its high bandwidth demands and entire playlist content updates which necessitate longer update cycles.
  • Page 13 (RMA) number will be issued. If the defective Product is reported to Planar within the 3-year warranty period, and a valid credit card is provided to ensure return of the defective product, Planar will ship you an Advance Replacement Product (no accessories included).
  • Page 14 Planar reserves the right to charge your credit card an amount not to exceed the current MSRP for the Product. 3) If the Product is returned and is deemed to be a No Fault Found (NFF) unit, Planar reserves the right to charge your credit card in the amount of $95.
  • Page 15 REPLACMENT OR REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT IS NOT COMMERCIALLY FEASIBLE IN PLANAR’S SOLE OPINION. IN NO EVENT WILL PLANAR BE LIABLE FOR: DANAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT; DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL;...
  • Page 16 IN NO EVENT WILL PLANAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST YOU BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Effect of Local Law This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from locality to locality.

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