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HMP-500S/505S Media Player
User's Manual
About the HMP-500S/505S Models
This user's manual applies to both model variants each with different local storage technologies:
HMP‐500S
HD network media player
Hard disk local storage
For general installations
80GB capacity for up to 30 hours of HD
video@8Mbps
All aspects of operation for the HMP‐505S are identical to the HMP‐500S model as depicted in the illustrations.
HMP‐505S
Solid‐state HD network media player
Internal CF card local storage
Certified for shock and vibration‐ tolerant
installations
4GB capacity for up to 105 minutes of HD
video@8Mbps
© 2009 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America
www.mitsubishi‐presentations.com/
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- Page 1 HMP-500S/505S Media Player User’s Manual About the HMP-500S/505S Models This user’s manual applies to both model variants each with different local storage technologies: HMP‐500S HMP‐505S HD network media player Solid‐state HD network media player Hard disk local storage Internal CF card local storage For general installations Certified for shock and vibration‐ tolerant installations 80GB capacity for up to 30 hours of HD video@8Mbps 4GB capacity for up to 105 minutes of HD video@8Mbps All aspects of operation for the HMP‐505S are identical to the HMP‐500S model as depicted in the illustrations. © 2009 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America www.mitsubishi‐presentations.com/ ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction to the HMP‐500S/505S Media Player ........... 1 1.1. Software Management Features ............................1 1.2. Package Contents .................................. 1 1.3. Physical views ..................................1 1.4. Unit Installation ..................................2 Player System Setup................... 2 2.1. Setting up the Player ................................2 ... -
Page 3: Introduction To The Hmp-500S/505S Media Player
500S/505S Media Player over a network, you can use a USB mass‐storage device to sync your contents. Simply export the new playlist and media files to a removable storage device and connect the device to the player to initiate automatic update. The player can update contents without any disruption to your current playback. UPDATE 1.2. Package Contents Media Player Unit AC Adapter and Cord Mounting Plate (x2) Software CD Screw (x4, not shown) Ethernet cable RCA to 1/8” mini‐jack 1/8” to 1/8” mini‐jack Quick Start Guide audio adapter audio cable 1.3. Physical views © 2009 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America www.mitsubishi‐presentations.com/ ... -
Page 4: Unit Installation
1.4. Unit Installation The HMP‐500S/505S is supplied with a pair of mounting plates for unit installation. 1. Attach the mounting plates to the bottom side of the player with 2 screws (supplied) on each side. Supplied Mounting Plates (x2) 2. The player with the mounting plates attached can be mounted using 4 screws (not supplied) at 76mm X 228mm (2.99” X 8.98”) spacing. 2. Player System Setup 2.1. Setting up the Player Attach a video cable (DVI, video, Svideo, or VGA) to your display Connect and power on your display. Switch your display to the corresponding video input mode (VGA /Video/S‐ video/DVI/HDMI) ... -
Page 5: Setting Up Adfotain Manager Express
1 GHz AMD or Intel CPU .DirectX 9 512 MB of system memory .NET Framework 3.0 20 GB hard drive (higher versions and numbers also compatible) PowerPoint 2003 or 2007 required for PowerPoint For Windows XP only: .Net Installation slideshow feature. Windows Media Player 10 or 11 required for video The Windows .NET Framework is included on the CD and will be previews. installed if absent from your system. Click Yes and follow the Setup process prompts to install it Insert the Adfotain Manager Express CD and the installer should pop up automatically. If it does not start, click on “setup.exe” located on your CD using Windows Explorer. If you haven’t installed .NET Framework, you will be prompted to do so. If it is already installed, please © 2009 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America www.mitsubishi‐presentations.com/ ... -
Page 6: Configuration With Adfotain Manager Express
proceed to the next section. 1. Run the installer and follow the step by step instructions. 2. Close the installer to finish installation. 2.3. Configuration with Adfotain Manager Express Setting the clock 1. Start Adfotain Manager Express and select player model 2. After selecting the player, click on the Configuration button on the top right. 3. Click Auto‐detect player button to locate all network‐connected devices of the same model. A progress bar is shown, and players are added to a list of operational network devices. You can also stop the search once the target device appears in the list. ... - Page 7 Green : player is online Red : previously detected but currently offline 4. Check the box preceding each target player and click Modify settings. You can configure more than one player at once. 5. In the General Settings tab, confirm and select the appropriate time zone to ensure correct schedule playback. The time and date is automatically synchronized with your PC when you click Apply. Some options may not be available depending on your player mod 6. Set the device password. The device password protects contents from begin updated by unauthorized sources. You can either remove the password (check “Reset password to blank”) or specify a new password for the player(s). Setting the network identification If you are using a DHCP network, please proceed to the next section. © 2009 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America www.mitsubishi‐presentations.com/ ...
- Page 8 The network settings tab lets you specify the player‘s static IP address and other settings. It’s important that no two devices on the network share the same IP. Net mask, gateway, domain, and DNS can also be configured on this page. Please consult your network administrator if you are uncertain of the values to these settings. Advanced settings This page lets you change the management mode of the device. 1. LAN mode (default): This allows local network management via Adfotain Manager Express. 2. USB mode: This mode limits player content updates via USB drive or CF card only. 3. WAN mode: Reserved...
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Page 9: Content Management With Adfotain Manager Express
USB direct update Physical I/O connectors DVI‐I VGA (with DVI‐to‐VGA adapter) S‐Video, composite RCA audio L/R Ethernet copper 10/100 BASE‐T USB x 2 Local storage Internal 80GB 2.5” 4GB SLC High HDD (Holds up to Performance CF card 36 hrs of typical 5 (Holds up to 1.8 hrs of Mbps HD video) typical 5 Mbps HD video) Accessories DVI‐to‐VGA adapter RCA male‐3.5mm female audio cable 3.5mm male‐male audio cable Ethernet cable Wall‐mount bracket VESA mounting kit (Optional) Power requirement 12V, 2A DC Power consumption Typical* 7W Typical* 5W Environmental Operating temperature: 0 to 40° C Humidity: 5 – 85% @ 40° C Dimensions 211x153x 43 (mm) (excluding projections) 8.3 X 6 X 1.7 (inches) (excluding projections) © 2009 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America www.mitsubishi‐presentations.com/ ... -
Page 10: Appendix: Faq
Weight 1.4kg 1.14kg 3 lbs. 2.5lbs Safety UL‐approved AC adapters Certifications CE/FCC RoHS Warranty One‐year limited parts & labor 4. Appendix: FAQ For more frequently asked questions and solutions, search the online product knowledge base at www.IAdea.com/support . What can I do to improve Adfotain Manager Express performance on my PC? The latest Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 offers improved performance and bug fixes to Adfotain Manager Express. You can install the update via this internet browser link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=124150 or by searching for “.NET 3.5 SP1” At www.microsoft.com. What is maximum file size for a single video file? The maximum video file size for the HMP‐500S/505S Media Player is 2GB. We recommend reserving a safety margin to avoid exceeding the limit (i.e. limiting files to 1850MB). How to restore device back to factory defaults? If you forgot the password or modified settings incorrectly, follow these steps to reset player: 1. Connect a USB drive to your PC and format it using FAT or FAT32 file system 2. Inside the USB drive, create a text file at the root level (not inside a folder) 3. Open the file in Text Editor and type in: reset_factory_default='yes' 4. Save the file as HMP.conf 5. Plug USB drive created in step 3 to the HMP‐500S/505S Media Player to initiate restore How do I manage playback of my contents? Playback on a schedule is one of the main functions of your HMP‐500S/505S Media Player. It is managed via the easy to use Adfotain Manager Express software. Unlike the difficulty of programming our VCRs from a remote control, the Adfotain Manager Express software is designed to be simple by leveraging the power of your personal computer. Anyone with basic computer skills can quickly create or modify schedules, delivering the right message to the right audience at the right times. Please refer to the Adfotain Manager Express ... -
Page 11: Appendix: Alternative Network Configuration Method
JPEG images can be either of 2 types: baseline or progressive compression. Baseline JPEG offers greatest compatibility, while progressive JPEGs are suitable for web site images. Progressive images are downloaded and displayed “progressively,” being rendered more clearly as more data is received over the internet. Dedicated devices using local storage are usually incompatible with the latter type. Make sure to save images as baseline JPEG in your photo editor, or resave them as baseline JPEGs using free tools such as Paint.net (http://www.paint.net/). Does my media player support video streaming? No, all media files are designed to play from local storage (HDD or internal CF card). During content and schedule sync, contents are transferred to player’s local storage before being presented on screen. This ensures the best possible presentation and fluid delivery of your video message. Video streaming raises many playback quality issues such as image freezing, blocking, or blue‐screens, costing you valuable “air time” and losing your audience's attention. Could the media player be controlled by external input devices or interfaces? No, unless specifically developed for. Touch panel, bar code scanner, and motion sensors are popular input devices for PC based digital signage media players, but RISC based players require considerable effort to develop special hardware drivers for each I/O device. The media player is not playing. What should I do? Check the player’s messages on the display (OSD, or on screen display) for status information. Since RISC‐based media player usually lack input devices such as keyboard or mouse like PCs, troubleshooting is usually based on user’s knowledge and experience with the specific media player. First check the on screen message and stats reports. Bad play list and timing issues are two major causes of playback problems. To determine if the problem is caused by a bad play list, simply delete the play list and restart player. The player should loop through all media files, indicating a fault with the play list. If the playback is scheduled to play at specific time, check to see if the device is set to the right time zone on the world clock. When nothing seems wrong, the time zone settings may be the reason the program is not played. 5. Appendix: Alternative Network Configuration Method If your player has an older firmware, or you are unable to configure device using Adfotain Manager Express, you can configure the player using a web browser. You will also need a crossover cable to connect the player to your PC via Ethernet. 5.1. Using a Web Browser for Network Configuration The HMP‐500S/505S features a software interface, similar to a router configuration interface, to simplify the network setup process. It is compatible with standard Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Connect your player to your PC with a crossover Ethernet network cable, and type the default IP (169.254.1.1) in the browser’s address bar to log in. 5.2. Logging in to the HMP500S/505S The factory default user name is “Admin” and the password field is “digiSignage” with a capital S. (Note: If you have recently upgraded your firmware, the password field may be blank). Click on “Login” to proceed. Once logged in, you can then specify another password if necessary. If you have forgotten a previously set password, see the appendix (FAQ) for factory restore © 2009 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America www.mitsubishi‐presentations.com/ ... - Page 12 instructions. Configure an Static IP Once you have logged in the configuration page, choose IP configuration on the left hand side: 1. Select Static IP Address in drop down menu as shown on image above. 2. Fill in all fields. Contact your network administrator if you do not know the value of the fields. 3. Click Save & Reboot to complete IP configuration. ...
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Page 13: Additional Device Settings Table
Extra Routing Advanced network function. Allows device to be configured under complex network environments. Please obtain the configuration data from your network administrator. Date/time setting Set your time zone and synchronize time and date of the device. Clock settings run on built‐in battery for up to several years, but initially you will need to set it to your time zone for properly scheduled playback. Video setting Choose an output resolution that matches your display’s native resolution for the best results. Security Change password Change the web browser configuration login password. Device Management (LAN mode only) File manager Add/delete media files for simple playback. For advanced scheduling features, try the Adfotain Manager Express bundled solution. View logs The playback logging feature allows you to check player activity and download data for analysis. Sample Log format: 2008/11/18‐13:11:20 play: CD99EC1F.MPG 2008/11/18‐13:14:27 play: 3D26CCA8.JPG 2008/11/18‐13:14:34 play: C7F240AD.JPG OSD Display input text/text file using OSD (on screen display) function. Maintenance Upgrade Update device to latest firmware version. firmware Backup settings Backup/restore all settings. Logout Sign out from configuration web page. © 2009 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America www.mitsubishi‐presentations.com/ ... -
Page 14: Appendix: Firmware Upgrades
6. Appendix: Firmware Upgrades If you are using Adfotain Manager Express to manage existing media players, you may be prompted to upgrade the firmware to ensure to enable the latest scheduling features. Current versions of the firmware update files are included on the Adfotain Manager Express CD, while future upgrades may be obtained from your reseller. 6.1. Firmware upgrade using Adfotain Manager Express 1. Click “Upgrade” to enter the firmware upgrade page 2. Select an upgrade method: Network, USB, or CF card (not all methods are available for all models). You can also manually select the location of a firmware obtained from your reseller. 3. Select your player model. If the model is not shown, then choose another applicable upgrade method to proceed. 4. If you selected USB or CF card upgrade, you will need to specify the destination path of the drive or card. If you have set a password for our player, enter it in the Password field. Related instructions will be displayed on this page to help you complete the upgrade process. 5. Finally, click on the Update device or Prepare firmware button to begin transfer of firmware. If the firmware source file cannot be found, you will be asked to locate the firmware manually. The firmware should be available on your Adfotain Manager Express CD or via your reseller. ...
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