Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 User Manual MSS500/550 Network Player Multimedia Digital Signage Platform Box & LCD Integrated Solution Multi-HD Play Engine (Multi-High Definition) Multiple Zone Layout Support DVI / Video Output LAN & WLAN optional ...
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 FCC Statement THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING...
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Safety and Warranty Safety Please read these safety instructions carefully. Please keep this user manual for later reference. Please disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
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MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Warranty Winmate warrants that each of its products will be free from material and workmanship defects for a period of one year from the invoice date. If the customer discovers a defect, Winmate will, at its option,...
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Revision History Date Note Author Jun 27, 2007 1. Initial draft Bruce Aug 8, 2007 1. Modify HD definition Bruce 1, Add description on DVI-d cable usage in 1920x1080 output resolution. Oct 17, 2007 Nelson 2.
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Index Chapter 1 Introduction ............... 7 About the Product ..............8 Summarized Product Features ..........9 Chapter 2 Specification ............10 Hardware Specification ............11 Media Format Supported ........... 12 Chapter 3 Starting Setup ............16 Connecting Cable ..............
Network Player MSS550 Box Network Player MSS550-3G Box Tips: To protect the internal storage, Winmate has added a power switch to Network Player as well as a power button to the OSD (On Screen Display) of built-in Network Player.
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Summarized Product Features Authentication/Authorization Double Protection Auto Media Update Auto Time Sync. CF storage for Long Lifetime Client IP setup DVI / VGA / Video Output ...
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Specification Chapter 2 Hardware Specification Software Specification Media Format Supported Media Content Transferring Page 10...
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Hardware Specification Benefit List Only 5W power consumption Fanless 5 ~ 10 years Lifetime Network Player BOX / Integrated Display RISC based media processor Core Processor H/W MPEG decoding Engine...
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Media Format Supported Text message/Picture Format Type Support Format File extension .jpg JPEG file Graphics/ .bmp Pictures 24bit-Bitmap file .txt ASCII Text file Message/ .jpg Text* (Converted to .png) .png Video* Type Support Format...
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 MPEG2 MP@HL Multi-frames: Max. 480p or 576p .mpg .mpeg Support Format .m2p Video Up to 6.0 Mbps Data rate Max. audio data rate: 384 Kbps Audio MPEG1-Audio-Layers II and III(mp3) codec *PCM not supported MPEG4 Multi-frames: Max.
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Single Zone Video Format 480p(720x480)/10mbps 720p(1280x720)/8mbps Storage 80xCF 80xCF Media Playback Media Playback Play Play Output While Transferring While Transferring Resolution 1024x 768/60 1280x1024/60 1366x768/60 1600x1200/60 1920x1080/60* Video Format 1080p/8mbps 1080p1920x1080/10mbps Storage 80xCF...
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 1280x1024/60 1366x768/60 1600x1200/60 1920x1080/60 Video Format 720p(1280x720)/8mbps Storage 80xCF Play Media Playback While Transferring Output Resolution 1024x 768/60 1280x1024/60 1366x768/60 1600x1200/60 1920x1080/60 Failed 1(F1): Video Playback is not smooth Failed 2(F2): If output resolution is higher than this, noise may happen in the...
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Connecting Cable Network Player BOX Check Boot Screen Choose the video output (DVI/S-video/Composite) you would like to use and connect the cable. Connect another end of the cable to your monitor. Connect audio cable (optional).
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Active Mode Network Player Server IP: 192.168.0.188 IP: 192.168.0.128 MAC: 00:00:00:01:01:01 IP Mode: Fixed Mask: 255.255.255.0 WLAN IP: N/A MAC: N/A IP Mode: N/A Mask: N/A WEP: Off Default gateway 192.168.0.1 Storage: 488 MB...
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 The remote control is only available when Network Player with display (does not work with Network Player BOX). With remote control, you will be able to power on/off display, adjust volume, adjust display backlight, and other functions.
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Remote Control Key Define* SETUP To clean up all media files in internal storage PAUSE To pause the playback F.FWD Video Zone Fast Forward F.BWD Video Zone Fast Backward VOL. UP Volume Up VOL.
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 This guide is only a reference of quick self-examination. If you cannot find description similar to the problem you are encountering, please contact our technical support for further assistance. Troubleshooting Step 1: Ping your client Try to “ping”...
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 <Connection is not established> Troubleshooting Step 2: Delete ARP table What is ARP? Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a network protocol, which map the MAC address to IP address. It is used to resolve IP address to the corresponding MAC address.
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Troubleshooting Step 3: Disable another wireless/wire network card If the connection is established, but you still can not update the play list. In this case, chances are there are more than one network adaptor cards in you PC host.
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 ISSUE: How to set Windows XP firewall exception Windows XP comes with build-in firewall software that is turned on by default when you create a network connection. Firewalls are designed to protect you computer by closing unnecessary network openings, or services, on your system that viruses or hackers might use to enter your system.
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 In the “Add a Port” window, type MSO_PORT1 in Name text edit, 8001 in Port number. Click OK button to accept the value. Click “Add Port” again in “Exceptions” tab, enter the following value in “Add a Port”, then Click OK.
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 6. Click “Add Port” again in “Exceptions” tab, enter the following value in “Add a Port”, then Click OK. Exception Name Port number Protocol MSO_PORT1 8001 MSO_PORT2 8002 MSO_PORT3 8003 Click on the “Exception” tab to ensure the two exceptions are added.
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 7. Click OK to confirm the firewall setting. Page 29...
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Update Firmware Chapter 6 using USB Drive Page 30...
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Prerequisites A USB 2.0 flash drive bigger than 32MB Things to Know Before You Update All media contents will be deleted if update firmware via USB. Choose LAN as the update option if you would like to keep media contents.
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Firmware Update Process Step1. Clear all data from your USB Flash drive. Step2. Extract the updateall_xxx.rar into the root directory of USB flash drive. Step3. Insert the USB flash drive and DVI/VGA cable to Network Player then power on.
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Step4. You will see a message on monitor after a few seconds when the system is preparing for update. Step5. Updating* Please Wait For 2 Mins …… There will be nothing in screen ….
Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Step7. Check the firmware version again to be sure the update is successful. Active Mode Network Player Server IP: 192.168.0.188 IP: 192.168.0.128 MAC: 00:00:00:01:01:01 IP Mode: Fixed Mask: 255.255.255.0 WLAN IP: N/A MAC: N/A...
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Supported Video Format Table App endix A App endix B Page 35...
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Network Player Series MSS500/550 User Manual V1.8 Note that this table lists all video formats supported by Network Player Plus unit; other formats not in the list are not guaranteed to have the best playback result. Video Type BitRate Framerate...