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Eurotech Player VIP User Manual

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  • Page 1 Player VIP User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Organization Of This Manual

    This manual is applicable to both products. About this Manual This manual describes how to use a Player VIP in your Video over IP application. It is intended for system integrators and end-users. Organization of this Manual...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    07/17/08 ch Errata, Addenda, and Further Information Errata and addenda to this manual are posted on the Eurotech support forums along with the latest release of the manual. Consult the support forums any time you need further information or feel information in this manual is in error.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Player VIP User’s Manual Table of Contents About the Cover Image ........................... i About this Manual ............................i Organization of this Manual ..........................i Printing this Manual ............................i Revision History ............................ii Errata, Addenda, and Further Information ....................... ii Copyright Notice ............................
  • Page 6 Player VIP User’s Manual 4.1.3 Account Management ................... 10 System Updates and Settings ..................11 4.2.1 Firmware Upgrades ....................11 4.2.2 Logo........................12 4.2.3 IP Address Display ....................12 4.2.4 Factory Settings ....................12 Output Configuration ..................... 13 4.3.1 Video ........................13 4.3.2...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Player VIP allowing easy customization to meet the needs of various media systems. The Player VIP is ideal for entertainment, digital signage, and security applications. This document applies to the latest revision of the Player VIP, as listed in the revision history Section 7.

  • Page 8: Video

    1.2.8 Mechanical • 170 mm x 109 mm x 48 m m dimensions Block Diagram The following diagram illustrates the hardware architecture of the Player VIP. Arrows indicate direction of control and not necessarily signal flow. Page 2 110140-20001, preliminary...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    This section provides information on the initial use of the Player VIP development system. Development System The design of the Player VIP development system gets your video over IP system up and running quickly. The default settings display video from a CF card to your VGA monitor with no additional configuration required.

  • Page 10: Optional Software

    Optional Software VideoCenter is a Windows®-based application supporting the Player VIP decoder in VIP systems. The application runs on a computer connected to the same network as Player VIP and allows you to manage the media displayed by Player VIP.

  • Page 11: Hardware Reference

    3 Hardware Reference This section gives an overview of the hardware features of the Player VIP. The overview includes location and function of connectors, indicators, and switches. Connectors The following diagram illustrates the location of connectors on the Player VIP, while the table provides details about connector type and functionality.

  • Page 12: Indicators And Switches

    Player VIP User’s Manual Indicators and Switches The Player VIP has four onboard light-emitting diodes (LEDs) indicating system operation, in addition to a reset switch. The following diagram illustrates the location of the LEDs and reset switch, while the table describes LED functionality.

  • Page 13: System Configuration

    4.1.1 Crossover Cable Connection To configure the Player VIP prior to installation in your network, connect the system directly to a computer without a hub or switch. Use an Ethernet crossover cable between the Ethernet port of the Player VIP and the computer. The computer’s network properties must be configured to access the Player VIP.
  • Page 14 6. Select the Use the following IP address check box. 7. Type the IP address as shown in the following screen capture. 8. Click the OK button. When finished configuring the Player VIP, restore your computer’s previous network settings. Page 8 110140-20001, preliminary...

  • Page 15: Password-Protected Login

    System Configuration 4.1.2 Password-Protected Login Accessing the web server requires a password-protected account. The Player VIP is shipped with a default administrative account. You can add or delete accounts as described in Section 4.1.3. Log in to Web Server To log in to the Player VIP web server, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 16: Account Management

    Player VIP User’s Manual 4.1.3 Account Management In addition to the default administrative account, you can add up to 10 accounts and remove accounts in the Account page. Manage User Accounts To add or delete an account, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 17: System Updates And Settings

    The web server enables you to perform a variety of system upgrades and settings that include upgrading the Player VIP firmware, changing the logo in the header of the pages, controlling the IP address display at boot, and restoring the factory-default settings. The following screen capture identifies these features.

  • Page 18: Logo

    Player VIP User’s Manual 4.2.2 Logo The Player VIP is shipped with a default logo in the header of each web page. You can change to your company’s logo using the web server. Change Logo To change the logo, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 19: Output Configuration

    System Configuration Output Configuration This section details configuration of the video and audio outputs of the Player VIP. 4.3.1 Video The Player VIP supports VGA, S-Video, and composite video outputs at resolutions up to NTSC (720 x 480) and PAL (720 x 576). The VGA and S-Video outputs cannot be used concurrently;...

  • Page 20: Audio

    The Player VIP saves all settings and reboots to validate the change. 4.3.2 Audio The Player VIP provides a direct stereo audio connection. No external amplifier is required. You can adjust the audio volume and select surround options using the web server. Configure Audio Output To configure the Player VIP audio output, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 21: Network Configuration

    System Configuration Network Configuration Player VIP is easily customized to operate in any network. You can select the network interface and can change the network settings of the Player VIP. In addition, multiple Player VIPs can connect to the same LAN. Multiple Player VIPs operate in discovery groups and multicast streaming groups.
  • Page 22 Player VIP User’s Manual Configure Network Settings To change a network setting, complete the following steps: 1. Navigate to the System page. 2. From the Enable DHCP list, choose YES or NO. Choose YES to allow the DHCP server to assign a dynamic IP address. Choose NO to assign a static IP address.

  • Page 23: Discovery Protocol Groups

    8000 3. Click the Apply button. 4. Click the Save All button. The Player VIP saves all settings and reboots to validate the change. After reboot, VideoCenter detects all Player VIPs that have joined the assigned discovery group. 110140-20001, preliminary...

  • Page 24: Multicast Configuration

    If the source is the Streamer VIP, set the Multicast Group Address and Multicast Group Port of the Player VIP and the Streamer VIP the same. If the source is VideoCenter, set the Discovery Protocol Address and Discovery Protocol Port of all Player VIPs the same as those of VideoCenter, in addition to setting the Multicast Group Address and Multicast Group Port of each Player VIP.
  • Page 25 4. Click the Apply button. 5. Click the Save All button. The Player VIP saves all settings and reboots to validate the change. After reboot, the Player VIP will join the assigned multicast group and receive all packets from it.

  • Page 26: Modes Of Operation

    4.5.1 Live Mode In Live mode, the Player VIP plays the video transmitted across your network by a Streamer VIP. The Streamer VIP is an encoder that receives analog video content and encodes it to MPEG-4 format allowing the video to be transmitted over IP. A single Player VIP operates in a unicast configuration, while multiple Player VIPs support multicast streaming groups.
  • Page 27 System Configuration Configure Live Mode System Settings To operate in Live mode, complete the following steps: 1. Navigate to the System page. 2. From the Run Mode list, choose LIVE. 3. Click the Apply button. The following screen capture illustrates the System page for Live mode. 110140-20001, preliminary Page 21...
  • Page 28 5. Click the Save All button. The Player VIP saves all settings and reboots to validate the change. After reboot, the Player VIP connects to the Streamer VIP, receives each video and audio frame, and plays them on the display.

  • Page 29: Video On Demand (Vod) Mode

    The following diagram illustrates the network topology for VOD mode. Operation in VOD mode requires configuration of system settings, in addition to the Player VIP setup described in the previous sections. Likewise, you must configure VideoCenter to discover and service the Player VIPs.
  • Page 30 3. Click the Apply button. 4. Click the Save All button. The Player VIP saves all settings and reboots to validate the change. After reboot, the Player VIP is ready to receive media files from VideoCenter. The following screen capture illustrates the System page for VOD mode.

  • Page 31: Video Over Hard Drive (Vohd) Mode

    Video Over Hard Drive (VOHD) Mode In VOHD mode, the Player VIP plays files from the root directory of a local disk drive connected to the USB port or from a CF card. The files can be pre-recorded or copied from a networked computer running VideoCenter.
  • Page 32 IDE-CFCARD 4. Click the Apply button. 5. Click the Save All button. The Player VIP saves all settings and reboots to validate the change. After reboot, the Player VIP automatically plays the files from the chosen source. Page 26 110140-20001, preliminary...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide

    5 Troubleshooting Guide The following are some of the most common problems that occur during installation or operation: Q: Why am I unable to access the Player VIP over the LAN with Internet Explorer? A: Do the following to resolve this problem: •...
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  • Page 35: System Specifications

    This section provides the system specifications for the Player VIP. Mechanical Specifications The Player VIP is a fully enclosed system. Dimensions of the enclosure are 170 mm x 109 mm x 48 mm (6.7 inch x 4.3 inch x 1.9inch).
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  • Page 37: Product Revision History

    7 Product Revision History This section provides the product revision history for the Player VIP. Hardware Revision This section lists the item numbers and revision history for the Player VIP. 7.1.1 Identifying the Product The item number of the Player VIP is NVIP1010.

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