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This guide is for setting up the Media Player. Setup of the digital encoder should be performed referencing the HDE-CSV-QAM/IP User Manual which is found under the MPHDE-50 product page by following the directions at the bottom of this page.
MPHDE-50 Quick Start Guide CONNECTING THE UNIT Powering Up The MPHDE-50 utilizes one power supply to power both the media player and encoder. Use the included NOTE: power cable to power the chassis and ensure that the Using the power and HDMI cables coming from the back of the HDMI cable unit are plugged in to their respective locations.
MPHDE-50 Quick Start Guide MEDIA PLAYER SETUP Basic Settings Screen When first turning on the unit, you will see the following screen. Use the mouse to select “Advanced” in the upper right corner. Advanced Settings Screens Select “Network” > “Ethernet” from the menus as shown below:...
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MPHDE-50 Quick Start Guide This will bring up the following screen. On the right column of this screen, select “Static IP Settings” as shown below: After selecting “Static IP Settings”, the following section, as shown, is pulled up. This is where the static IP address, and other network fields, are...
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MPHDE-50 Quick Start Guide MEDIA PLAYER SETUP (CONTINUED) All five fields (IP Address, Gateway, Netmask, DNS1, DNS 2) must be populated in order for the SAVE to apply changes. Click on the IP address line to bring up the editable field.
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MPHDE-50 Quick Start Guide In this example unit, since it is direct connected to the computer and not through a network, the settings used are: IP Address = 172.16.70.3 NOTE: All five fields Gateway = 172.16.70.100 MUST be Netmask = 255.255.255.0...
MPHDE-50 Quick Start Guide UPLOADING CONTENT Content is uploaded to the media player in one of two methods: direct via IP, or via USB stick. Using either method requires a third-party application to prepare the media for upload to the media player, SignApps Express. That program can be downloaded here: https://support.iadea.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025360771-SignApps-Express-3-1-2...
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MPHDE-50 Quick Start Guide To create a playlist, enter a name in the upper right box of the main pane, and click “Create Playlist”. This will bring up a dialog box. In the dialog box, click “All Models” and then the Continue button.
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MPHDE-50 Quick Start Guide UPLOADING CONTENT (CONTINUED) Now the program shows the main area where content is placed, to be formatted properly prior to uploading to the media player. Click the large center section so it is highlighted. The main method of uploading content is by clicking the “+”...
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MPHDE-50 Quick Start Guide In this example, test.pptx file was chosen. PowerPoint and movie file formats, as well as pictures and audio files, can be uploaded here. If the PowerPoint file was saved without timing between slide transitions, it can be adjusted here.
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Returning Product for Repair (or Credit) A Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number is required on all products returned to Blonder Tongue, regardless if the product is being returned for repair or credit. Before returning product, please contact the Blonder Tongue Service Department at 1-800-523-6049, Ext.
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