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- Page 1 MP80RA MANUAL High Definition UHD Media Player Version – 1.07 Please visit our web site at www.celabs.net for the latest version of this manual. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 1 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 3 Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION ..................... 4 Introduction to the MP80RA UHD Media Player ..............4 Package Contents ........................4 Chapter 2 – INSTALLATION ....................5 Detailed Player View ......................5 MP80RA Connections ......................6 Mounting .......................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Apparatus to Rain or Moisture CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 3 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MP80RA UHD Media Player The MP80RA is a high quality advertising solution that allows users to play SD, HD and UHD content from USB or standard SD cards. It has an extremely effective performance versus cost ratio and provides a great return on investment. -
Page 5: Chapter 2 - Installation
Reset Switch 8 Port GPIO Push Button Interface The MP80RA may be ordered with or without the GPIO Interface. See the GPIO section in this document for a description of the connector pin out. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 5 of 32... -
Page 6: Mp80Ra Connections
MP80RA Connections The MP80RA is capable of driving a wide variety of displays at up to 2160P resolution at bit rates up to 40 Mbps. Depending upon your application, connect the following cables to operate the unit. Display cable – The preferred connection between the MP80 and the display monitor is a high quality HDM I cable of no longer than 15 feet. -
Page 7: Mounting
The unit has ventilation holes all along the top. Theses should remain uncovered during operation. There are no ventilation openings on the bottom of the chassis, so it may be bolted directly to a shelf or monitor. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 7 of 32... -
Page 8: Chapter 3 - Control Software
CE Labs QuickSign for MP80 The MP80RA can be remotely controlled from within a LAN (restricted to local sub-net) via the CE labs QuickSign PC control software if the unit has our CE labs QS Player application installed. QuickSign allows you to scan your network to discover installed players or you can manually add them. -
Page 9: Getting Started With Quicksign
The main screen with Player Status selected will show you what is loaded and playing on the selected media player. The TV symbol will be green when content is playing. If you see the RED cross/circle, that unit is not communicating with the control software. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 9 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 10: Loading New Content
MP80. The files should be encoded according to MP80 Encoding Specification. Make certain that the file names do not contain any spaces or unusual punctuation marks (such as @, %, &, *, etc.). Add all the video files you wish to use in your content package. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 10 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 11: Create Media Playlist
A loop command is added to the end of the list so the Playlist will play continuously until stopped. Save the playlist. It is now available to send to the MP80. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 11 of 32... -
Page 12: Gpio Interface Programming - Optional
This allows the player to play a video or playlist upon receiving a button press from the GPIO inputs of a MP80RA media player. Up to eight button inputs are supported. One can easily configure a wide variety of media to play for each button. -
Page 13: Create Layouts And Templates
4K. The Resolution may be set to 3840 x 2160 (4K). A layout that is created in the native output video resolution will provide the optimum appearance. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 13 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 14: Send Content To The Player
Layout to Load (the layout you just created). 4. Click on the Load/Play button to send the complete content package to the MP80RA. If you wish to display full screen video only, select “Full Screen (no Layout)” from the Layout to Load drop down. -
Page 15: Quick Control
Note: Only video files may be played directly. You may select the Hide Layout Files box to make it easier to find the desired file. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 15 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 16: Firewall Issues
If you are running a virus protection program, the settings may need to be altered to allow Quick Sign to use the HTTP protocol (TCP/IP). Virus protection programs vary widely so no details are provided here. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 16 of 32... -
Page 17: Ce Labs Quicksign Cloud For Mp80
PC with QuickSign Cloud Application MP80RA with MP80RA with MP80RA with QS Player App QS Player App QS Player App Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 New York Dallas Denver MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 17 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 18: How Do I Start Using Quicksign Cloud
Inside the Player Control Box, select the desired Playlist and Layout. Press Load/Play and the Media Player will download your Layout and media in the Playlist and begin to play. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 18 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... - Page 19 QuickSign Cloud for Windows QS Cloud Status TAB QS Cloud Control TAB For more information on the operation of QuickSign Cloud software, please go to: http://www.celabs-qscloud.net/qscloudhelp/ MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 19 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16...
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Page 20: Chapter 4 - Mp80Ra Operation
The MP80 may be used as a stand-alone UHD / High Definition source (once content is loaded on the internal storage device) or greater versatility is allowed when the player is connected to a network. The primary focus of the MP80RA is media playback and control device that is part of a network of media players. -
Page 21: Home Screen Display Menu
HOME page and relaunch the QS Player application. NOTE: If the player is operating in a highly congested Wi-Fi environment, it is suggested to use an Ethernet cable for the most reliable performance. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 21 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 22: Hdmi Input
Layout Designer. It is allowed to have simultaneously a Video Playlist zone and a HDMI Input zone. This gives you two active video regions on your Digital Signage monitor. Typical Layout Designer screen. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 22 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 23: Mp80Ra Specifications
Operating Humidity: 80% max, relativehumidity, non-condensing Dimensions: 1” H x 6.0” W x 4.0” D General: Unit Weight: 1.4 lbs Accessories: Quick Start Guide, HDMI Cable Storage Options: MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 23 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Tips
The MP80RA has been pre-configured at the factory. After boot-up, if no video appears, please check the following: Is the monitor used capable of UHD? The MP80RA may be set to a resolution too high for the monitor. Verify that the TV/Monitor is set to the correct input. -
Page 25: Warranty
CD will be provided upon request by contacting the company in writing: Cable Electronics, Inc. 3209 Wood Drive Garland, TX 75041 Attn: Open Source Licensing Administrator MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 25 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 26: Appendix
APPENDIX General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) Options The MP80RA may be ordered with a GPIO interface board to allow pushbuttons to trigger actions on the media player. GPIO PINOUT The eight Button INPUT pins (pin 2) have internal 4.7 K ohm pull-up resistors to +5V. Pull the line to ground (pin 1) to trigger input. -
Page 27: Media Encoding Preferences
Note: All media processing should be performed at a minimum of 10 bits. Truncating color depth to 8 bits to reduce file size can cause objectionable bands to become visible in areas of gradient color transitions. If 8 bit color is mandatory, use less aggressive compression. MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 27 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 28: Browser Layer Design Guidelines
Page dimensions should not exceed displayed dimensions (typically 1920x1080, 1366x768, 1024x768, etc). Pages should be developed specifically for the MP80RA family as the browser limitations make displaying generic web pages unpredictable. When using active JavaScript, try not to change to other pages. As the JavaScript is running and is asynchronous to running playlists, information may be loaded/unloaded at any time;... -
Page 29: Mp80 Network Communications Protocol
Commands return a simple “OK” for success, “INVALID” for bad command, or “ERROR” if error occurs. Note: A simple method to test commands is to use Packet Sender to send commands to the player. https://packetsender.com/ MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 29 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... -
Page 30: Network Command List
= QS_NONE(3), then startupItem is ignored and blank screen is started if type = WEB_PAGE(4), then startupItem = URL to start if type = QS_KIOSK(5), then startupItem = QS kiosk configuration filename **************************************************************************** MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 30 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16... - Page 31 Set a description for the player text = brief description **************************************************************************** qsCommand:GET_DESCRIPTION Gets the description of the player as set by GET_DESCRIPTION **************************************************************************** qsCommand:SET_OPERATING_MODE(mode) modes mp75emulator, qsplayer, ccm, or qscloud **************************************************************************** MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 31 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16...
- Page 32 CCM or empty string **************************************************************************** qsCommand:GET_CCM_SERVER returns the currently set http address to be used for CCM **************************************************************************** qsCommand:MUTE() (or unmute) qsCommand:VOLUME_UP() qsCommand:VOLUME_DOWN() qsCommand:SET_VOLUME(val) qsCommand:GET_VOLUME_MAX() qsCommand:GET_VOLUME() **************************************************************************** MP80RA HD Media Player Manual Page 32 of 32 Rev. 107- 06/21/16...
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