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AUDIO/VIDEO
APPARATUS
XXXX
MP800BL
with HDR10
4K - Ultra-High Definition Media Player
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Version – 1.00
Please visit our web site at
www.celabs.net
for the latest version of this manual.
MP800 UHD Media Player Manual
Page 1 of 45
Rev. 100- 10/17/16

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO APPARATUS XXXX MP800BL with HDR10 4K - Ultra-High Definition Media Player INSTRUCTION MANUAL Version – 1.00 Please visit our web site at www.celabs.net for the latest version of this manual. MP800 UHD Media Player Manual Page 1 of 45...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 3 Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION ..................... 4 Introduction to the MP800 HD Media Player ................. 4 Package Contents ........................4 Chapter 2 – INSTALLATION ....................5 MP800 Detailed Player View ....................5 Remote Control ........................6 MP800 Connections ........................

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that product heat.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Getting Started Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION Introduction to the MP800 HD Media Player The MP800 is a high quality advertising solution that allows users to play content from multiple sources such as a solid state memory device, hard drive, or IP streams from Ethernet or ATSC/QAM tuner (MP800T model).

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Chapter 2 – INSTALLATION MP800 Detailed Player View SD Socket RF INPUT (MP800T only) VGA / 12V DC INPUT COMPONENT 850mA VIDEO OUPUT RS-232 CONTROL COMPOSITE VIDEO R/L AUDIO OUT ETHERNET DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 10/100/1000 HDMI VIDEO OUPUT 2 USB HDMI INPUT 720/1080/4K Reset switch...

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Remote Control The unit includes a remote control for accessing the On Screen Display. Press the MENU button to bring up the OSD menu. Use the Arrow keys to navigate and press ENTER to select an item. If you wish to exit the On Screen Display, press MENU repeatedly until the OSD is removed.

  • Page 7: Mp800 Connections

    MP800 Connections The MP800 is capable of driving a wide variety of displays at up to 3840 x 2160P 60Hz resolution at bit rates up to 80 Mbps (HEVC file type). Depending upon your application, connect the following cables to operate the unit. ...

  • Page 8: Mounting

     IR IN Jack – A remote IR receiver may be plugged into the front panel IR jack. This allows use of the Remote Control even when the unit may be installed in an enclosure or behind a TV where IR access is difficult. The connections are: Tip=Signal, Ring=GND, and Sleeve=+5V.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 - Control Software

    Chapter 3 – CONTROL SOFTWARE Hardware and Software Requirements Hardware  Platform Pentium4 2.0GHz Class Processor or better  Operating System Windows XP Pro, Windows 7, 8, or 10  1 Gbyte or more  Ports Ethernet 10/100  Communications Players use ports 80 and 161 for HTTP and SNMP, 7798 for com.
  • Page 10 Software (continued) The first screen you see on QS Pro Designer 7X is Player Search. Click OK to add the discovered players to the Media Player database. The main screen with Player Status selected will show you what is loaded and playing on the selected media player.

  • Page 11: Qs Pro Designer 7X Workflow

    QS Pro Designer 7X Workflow Click on the Videos Tab and add your video content to the Video database. If you have pictures, add them under the Images Tab. You may also create a “Channel” for setting up web sites or RTP/UDP streaming sources under the Channels Tab.
  • Page 12 Back at the main window, select the Players tab and highlight the media player in the left column that you wish to update with new content. Select Player Control Tab on the right side. Click on the Playlist to load and select the playlist you just created.

  • Page 13: Gpio Interface Programming

    GPIO Interface Programming The MP800G can be ordered with a GPIO interface to allow customer interaction with the player using push buttons or sensors. This allows the player to play a video, playlist or ATSC tuner channel upon receiving a button press from the GPIO inputs of a MP800 media player.

  • Page 14: Layouts And Templates

    Layouts and Templates QS Pro Designer 7X has the ability to create and manage multilayer screens via Layouts that you create. Select Layouts from the toolbar. You may create a very media rich layout using the included tools. The image to the right is showing the Layout creation screen.
  • Page 15 Position and size the zones in the Layout area where you need them. Drag the pictures you want into the image zones. If you placed a SlideShow zone, right click on it and add the desired images to the box that opens. If there is a RSS feed in the layout, right click and setup the needed parameters.

  • Page 16: Firewall Issues

    Software (continued) Firewall Issues QS Pro Designer uses HTTP protocol when downloading files to the media players. If QS Pro Designer fails to download files to the players, a PC firewall or a firewall in the router may be blocking this operation. Virus protection programs may block this operation also.

  • Page 17: Disabling Checksum Offloading

    Software (continued) To allow just QS Pro Designer through the Firewall: 1. Control Panel-> Security Center->Windows Firewall 2. Click Exceptions Tab 3. Click Add Program 4. Browse to C:\Program Files\CE labs\QS Pro Designer 7X\QuickSignPro.exe for QS Pro Designer 7X (Typical, may be different location on some PCs) QS300 and QS400 typical locations: Quick Sign 300: C:\Program Files\CE labs\CCM Quick Sign 300\CCM Quick Sign for HD300ZX.exe Quick Sign 400: C:\Program Files\CE labs\CCM Quick Sign 400\CCMQuickSign.exe...

  • Page 18: Ce Labs Ccm2 Content Manager For Windows

    CE labs CCM2 Content Manager for Windows® The MP800 can be remotely controlled over the internet via the CE labs CCM2 player application. The CE Labs Content Manager (CCM2) is a paid subscription service hosted in the Cloud and allows users to upload media files, create content playlists, control player parameters and download media/playlist information to the MP800 media player over the internet.
  • Page 19 Typical CCM2 System Setup Server Running CCM2 Content Manager Internet Sys Admin or User PC with Standard Web Browser MP800 with MP800 with MP800 with CCM2 XApp CCM2 XApp CCM2 XApp TV 1 TV 2 TV 3 In the CCM2 system, the players are preconfigured with the CCM2 server address. Players can then be operated in any location that has internet access.

  • Page 20: Ccm2 For Windows

    CCM2 for Windows CCM2 is enterprise level software used to control hundreds of media players that can be spread over a diverse geographical or network landscape. This type of software is generally very expensive to purchase and maintain, but our software breaks barriers in price point per unit. Contact our CE labs Sales department for more information and to schedule a demonstration.
  • Page 21 Main CCM Screen: Getting Started: After setting up one or more media players, you are ready to begin adding players to the system and assigning content so that video and playlists can be loaded. The best process to add players is to allow them to call into the server and click on the add button that appears on the MONITOR page.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 - Mp800 Operation

    Chapter 4 – MP800 OPERATION Initial Startup Procedure Once the unit has been mounted and configured with the appropriate cabling, connect the power supply to a suitable AC outlet. The green LCD on the front of unit will illuminate and will after a brief delay; it will show the unit IP address.

  • Page 23: Osd / On Screen Display Menu

    OSD / On Screen Display menu Point the remote control at the unit and press the MENU button. The menu at right will appear. Pressing ENTER while the FILE BROWSER is highlighted will bring up this menu and allow you to directly launch any content that is locally stored on the unit SD card (or USB if inserted).
  • Page 24 Many of the control functions are accessible via network control. In order to determine the IP Address of the unit, press MENU on the Remote Control while pointing at IR input on the front of the unit. Press the down arrow and then ENTER on INFORMATION.

  • Page 25: Remote Control

    The last item on the Player Setup menu is CONFIGURATION. This is used to replace default values, setup a password for SNMP version 3, Set the Real Time Clock, (option: Tuner scan of available RF channels if the unit is a MP800T), disable the IR remote number buttons, or to reboot the unit.

  • Page 26: Using The Tuner Input On The Mp800T

    Using the Tuner Input on the MP800T The unit may be ordered with an integrated tuner module that supports ATSC and QAM signal formats. In order to use the tuner for a particular mode, press the menu button and navigate to PLAYER SETUP, CONFIGURATION, and TUNER SETTINGS.

  • Page 27: Chapter 5 - Using Extended Applications (Xapp)

    Chapter 5 – Using Extended Applications (XApp) X-App Manager Technical Specification 1.0 Overview The X-App Manager is a base software component of the MP8XX series players. The X-App Manager provides a number of functions that are an extension or an enhancement of the player's SNMP command functions.
  • Page 28 3.0 SD Card or USB Flash Drive Folder Structure 3.1. MP7XX Folders The basic folder structure of the SD card or USB flash drive as used on the MP7XX players is as follows: Html/ Video/ Music/ Picture/ Playlist/ Media files and playlists can be placed in the associated folder. The SD card or USB flash drive is then inserted into the player and play back is then accomplished by using the IR remote.
  • Page 29 4.0 MP7XX Commands (mp7xx.conf file) 4.1. MP7XXConfig /mp7xx.conf Command Structure Commands inside the mp7xx.conf file are formatted as follows: command name, parameter1, parameter2, …., parameterN One command per line. The command name and associated parameters are comma delimited. Command names are not case- insensitive.
  • Page 30 4.2.3. UpdateTNETXapp description This command will update the legacy TNET X-App if necessary. See section of Legacy X-App Support for more information. command: UpdateTNETXapp,<TNET xapp file> <xapp file>= name of the TNET X-App install file, must reside in MP7XXConfig folder. example UpdateTNETXapp, smartplplayer_v112.tgz 4.2.4.

  • Page 31: Ccm2 Enterprise Software And Using The Mp800 X-App

    CCM2 Enterprise software and Using the MP800 X-App: The CCM2 X-App is a player application that allows the MP800 players to work with the CE Labs Content Manager (CCM2) Enterprise level software. The CCM2 X-App is named Celabs Player 700. You will need to obtain the X- App from CE labs customer support.

  • Page 32: Chapter 6 - Mp800 Specifications

    Chapter 6 – MP800 SPECIFICATIONS Applications  Digital Signage  Education and Campus Environments  Corporate Communications  Hospitality  IPTV STB  MP800 HD Media Player PC Media Extender  HDMI 2.0 Output supports 4K/60 and HDR 10  Features HDMI Input supports true 4K IN ...
  • Page 33 Technical Specification Network Protocol IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, Status Display 14 digit LED DHCP, HTTP, FTP, IGMP, IP Address, System status RTP, RTSP, SNMP, NTP, DNS Video Output User Interface HDMI Ver. 2.0 Up to 3840x2160p/60Hz Software QS Pro Designer 7X / CCM2 HDR10 Supports BT2020 Network control...
  • Page 34 Possible Video Resolutions Res. Resolution Res. Resolution Number Number VESA_1280x768x60 HDMI_1080p24 VESA_1024x768x60 VESA_800x600x60 HDMI_1080p25 RGB_1080i50 HDMI_1080p29 HDMI_1080i50 HDMI_1080p30 HDMI_1080p60 TVSTD_1080i60 HDMI_1080i60 HDMI_480i240 HDMI_720p60 HDMI_480p60 3840x2160p24 HDMI_480i60 3840x2160p25 HDMI_720p50 3840x2160p30 HDMI_576p50 3840x2160p50 HDMI_640x480p59 3840x2160p60 HDMI_640x480p60 HDMI_480p59 HDMI_720p59 HDMI_1080i59 HDMI_480i59 HDMI_720x240p59 HDMI_720x240p60 HDMI_1080p59 HDMI_720x288p50 HDMI_1080p50...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Tips

    MP800 Quick Facts Use the remote control to locally start and stop the player.  Press the STOP button to stop the currently playing file.  Press the “MENU” button on the remote and then “FILE BROWSER” on the OSD to browse the files on the internal memory card.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Troubleshooting Tips (continued): I cannot communicate over the network.  Verify that the Ethernet cable is securely connected at both ends.  Verify that the Ethernet connector LED is lighted to indicate presence of signal.  Press Menu on the remote control and browse to player network setup. Verify that DHCP is turned on and do a “Save and Exit”.
  • Page 37 Cable Electronics, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of one year from the purchase by the original purchaser. If this product is defective or malfunctions, Cable Electronics will replace or repair this unit (at our option) within a reasonable time.

  • Page 38: Appendix

    APPENDIX Software Installation Prerequisites: None Software Installation for QS Pro 7X QS Pro Designer 7X Installation Procedure Step 1: Download the latest version from http://www.celabs.net When prompted, save the file. Step 2: Find the file (look in My Documents / Downloads) and execute the file.
  • Page 39 When QS Pro Designer 7X is launched, it will scan the local network for MP700 and MP800 players. They will be added to the Media Players list in the left column. You may right click on each player and assign it a name with description information as well.

  • Page 40: Ccm2 For Windows

    CCM2 for Windows CCM2 is enterprise level software used to control hundreds of media players that can be spread over a diverse geographical or network landscape. This type of software is generally very expensive to purchase and maintain, but our software breaks barriers in price point per unit.

  • Page 41: General Purpose Input/Output (Gpio) Options

    General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) Options The MP800 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 42: Mp800 4K Media Player Media Encoding Preferences

    MP800 4K Media Player Media Encoding Preferences MP800 Standard Media Encoding Guide Description: The purpose of this document is to provide information on encoding media for the CE labs MP800 players. The MP800 supports several formats: MPEG-4 part 10 (h.264), MPEG-2, and HEVC. Windows Media 9 is not supported on the MP800.

  • Page 43: Firmware Update Via Sd Card

    CE labs MP800, MP70, and AO710 All in One Firmware Update via SD Card Requirements Phillips screwdriver to move the SD Card Cover Plate. One pre-loaded SD Card with the firmware update. A description of how to create this SD card is given below. Procedure Turn off the MP800 device and remove any SD card that may be installed.

  • Page 44: Browser Layer Design Guidelines

    Browser Layer Design Guidelines This browser is standards-compliant and should correctly interpret all but most exotic CSS and JavaScript syntax. Try keeping the total uncompressed size of images including those that are not visible at the moment, or downloaded using JavaScript under 2 MB. Avoid complicated page structures (deeply nested tables, etc.), and keep formatting simple.

  • Page 45: Manual Sd Card Formatting

    Manual SD Card Formatting The easiest way to begin using the MP800 is to use the free CE labs QS Pro Designer 7X software and that is highly recommended. If you wish to set the player up manually, that is possible as well, but will require some configuration. Two configuration text files and six folders will need to be created on the target SD card.

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