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CE Labs MP70 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 MP70 High Defi nition Media Player...
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  • Page 3 Safety and Notice 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION..........…..3 FEATURES............………4 SPECIFICATIONS......…………………………..5 SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS………………………………….6 PACKAGE CONTENTS & QUICK FACTS…………………...7 INSTALLATION..............8 Detailed Player View...………………………………8 Remote Control…………........9 Connections……………………......10 Mounting……………..………………………………11 CONTROL SOFTWARE……...........12 Hardware…………………………………………….12 Software……………………………………………...12 OPERATION………..………………………......22 EXTENDED APPLICATIONS (XAPP)........26 TROUBLESHOOTING………………..……………………….31 APPENDIX…..............33 WARRANTY……………………………………………………42...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The MP70 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 tuner (MP70T model). It has an extremely effective performance versus cost ratio and provides a great return on investment.

  • Page 6: Features

    Features • Media engine is a Sigma Designs SMP8670 series • Highly Reliable 100% Solid State HD Embedded Media Player with Fanless Commercial Grade Metal Chassis Design • High Definition MPEG2/4, H.264, WMV9 real time decoding over Ethernet or from internal storage up to 40Mbps •...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifi cations Video Output: HDMI™ up to 1080p Power LED Status Display: Digital: Embedded in HDMI Audio Output: Digital/Toslink: Optical (Optional factory installed Output at time of order) • SD card (Accessible) • 2.0 (up to 32GB) • USB 2.0 •...

  • Page 8: Supported Resolutions

    Supported Resolutions The MP70 is capable of many output resolutions. There may be changed by SNMP network command, via QuickSign Pro v700, or by pressing the TV Mode button on the IR remote. Pressing the TV Mode button on the remote repeatedly will cycle through several different Video Resolutions.

  • Page 9: Package Contents & Quick Facts

    Package Contents • 1x MP70 Media Player • 1x 12 Volt DC Universal Input Power Supply • 1x Remote Control • 2x AAA batteries • 1x HDMI cable • 1x Quick Start Guide MP70 Quick Facts Use the remote control to locally start and stop the player.

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION Detailed Player View Mounting Flange SD Memory Socket USB Input Digital Audio Out 12V DC Input (optional) 700mA 10/100 HDMI Output Ethernet IR Receiver Power LED...

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    FWD or REV buttons, press PLAY to return to normal playback. Note: Pressing a key on the Remote Control will cause the MP70 Power LED to fl ash. If you do not see this happen, check the batteries in the Remote.

  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections The MP70 is capable of driving a wide variety of displays at up to 1080P resolution at bit rates up to 40 Mbps (mpeg2 file type). Depending upon your application, connect the following cables to operate the unit. • Display cable – The MP70 supports full 1080p video resolution via HDMI output.

  • Page 13: Mounting

    Mounting The media player should be located in a well ventilated air conditioned space for best operation. The overall dimensions of the units are 6.0” x 2.9” x 1.1”. The mounting dimensions given below are measured from center to center of the mounting holes.

  • Page 14: Control Software

    QuickSign Pro v.700 ® The MP70 can be remotely controlled from within a LAN (restricted to local sub-net) via the CE labs QuickSign Pro700® software. This application allows you to scan your network to discover installed players or you can manually add them.
  • Page 15 Software (continued) The fi rst screen you see on QuickSign Pro 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 16 Layouts and Templates QuickSign Pro has the ability to create and manage multilayer screens via templates. Select Layouts from the toolbar. You may edit an existing layout or create a new layout from the included set of templates. The image below is showing the template edit screen. There are a couple of samples you can import or you may create your own template with graphics of your choice.
  • Page 17 3. Browse to C:\Program Files\CE labs\Quick Sign Pro\QuickSignPro.exe for Quick Sign Pro (Typical, may be different location on some PCs) *QS300 and QS400 typical locations: QS 300: C:\Program Files\CE labs\CCM Quick Sign 300\CCM Quick Sign for HD300ZX.exe QS 400: C:\Program Files\CE labs\CCM Quick Sign 400\CCMQuickSign.exe 4. Click OK Now add port 7898 TCP: 1.
  • Page 18 4. Browse to C:\Program Files\CE labs\Quick Sign Pro\QuickSignPro.exe for Quick Sign Pro (Typical, may be different location on some PCs) *QS300 and QS400 typical locations: QS 300: C:\Program Files\CE labs\CCM Quick Sign 300\CCM Quick Sign for HD300ZX.exe QS 400: C:\Program Files\CE labs\CCM Quick Sign 400\CCMQuickSign.exe 5. Click OK Now add port 7898 TCP 1.
  • Page 19 Software (continued) Disabling Checksum Offloading If you have a large number of download failures with Quick Sign during Load/Play, the procedure below may help. Note that if the downloads are always failing, you likely have firewall issue. Please refer to Quick Sign help on disabling the firewall in that case.

  • Page 20: Key Features

    Software (continued) CE labs CCM2 Content Manager for Windows® The MP70 can be remotely controlled over the internet via the CE labs CCM2 web application. The CE Labs Content Manager (CCM2) allows users to upload media files, create content playlists, control player parameters and download media/playlist information to the MP70 media player over the internet.
  • Page 21 Software (continued) Typical CCM2 Systems Steup 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. This arrangement does not require port forwarding on the local router and eliminates many of the hassles with firewalls.
  • Page 22 Contact our CE labs Sales department for more information and to schedule a demonstration. In order to use the CCM2 system, an application is loaded on the MP70 that will link to the control software using the confi gured server HTTP address.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Step 6: Create a Content Package Step 7: Create Playlists and Schedules Step 8: Assign Content to Players Step 9: Monitor Players Step 10: Collect logs and produce reports. Please contact CE labs sales for CCM2 Content Manager pricing information.

  • Page 24: Operation

    Theory of Operation Once connected and powered on, the unit is ready to use. The MP70 can be configured with a default startup item that will automatically start immediately after booting.
  • Page 25 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 26 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 the IR input on the front of the unit. Press the down arrow key and then ENTER on INFORMATION .
  • Page 27 The next item on Player Setup is HARD DISK REPAIR . This is used to format a new SD card or repair the internal SD card should it become corrupted. The last item on the setup menu is RESET CONFIGURATION . This is used to replace default values, setup a password for SNMP version 3, set the Real Time Clock,...

  • Page 28: Extended Applications-Xapp

    Video playlists can be scheduled. Also Html files (layouts) can be scheduled. The scheduled data is placed in an XML file on the external memory device. The file format is the same as specified by the CE Labs Content Manager API. 2.3. GPIO support (buttons/kiosk mode) On players equipped with GPIO, video or browser files can be assigned to play when a button connected to the GPIO is pressed.
  • Page 29 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 30 CE Labs MP7XX Playlist Specification. • Schedule: Playback is based on a file containing scheduling information. The schedule file is an XML file formatted as specified in the CE Labs Content Manager API document. • Kiosk: The player operates based on a button setup that indicates the video or playlist to be played when a button is pressed.

  • Page 31: General Operation

    If these items are not detected, then the player will operate as commanded by the SNMP command set. Refer to the CE Labs MIB Specification for SNMP command information. If the SD card or USB flash drive is removed, playback started from that device may be stopped (depends on current playback conditions and caching of current media files).
  • Page 32 Using X-App for CCM2: The CCM2 X-App is a player application that allows the MP70 players to work with the CE labs Content Manager (CCM2). The CCM2 X-App is named CE labs Player 700. You will need to obtain the X-App from CE labs customer support.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    1 – The MP70 has been pre-configured at the factory. After boot-up, if no video appears, please check the following: • Is the monitor used capable of 1080P? The MP70 may be set to a resolution too high for the monitor.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting (continued) 3 – The video is playing, but it stops or stutters occasionally. • This can occur if the video content bit rate exceeds the capability of the installed SD memory card. As a general rule, you are safe up to 20 Mb/S per second with a Class6 speed card.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    APPENDIX Software Installation Prerequisites: None QuickSign Pro 700 Installation Procedure Step 1: Download the latest version from http://www.celabs.net/software/qp700_rel/ When prompted, save the fi le. Step 2: Find the fi le and execute the fi le. (look in My Documents/Downloads) Step 3: Follow the on screen instructions.
  • Page 36 File Manager, the user can see and manipulate media that is loaded on the selected player. The MP70 may be ordered with a pushbutton GPIO interface. Under TOOLS, SIX BUTTON SETUP, QS Pro allows the user to assign media to a...
  • Page 37 CCM2 and host your own installation. In order to use the CCM2 system, an application is loaded on the MP70 that will link to the control software using the confi gured server HTTP address.
  • Page 38 2. Hardware Specification Comparison As you can see above, the chipset used in MP70 is designed to provide about 2~4 times of performance boost over MP500. MP500 can handle most of high bit rate video including Blu-ray type contents, but MP70 can handle even higher bit rate video with faster CPU and Decoder.
  • Page 39 Both the MP500 and MP70 are capable of rendering Internet websites and local web pages on real time basis while playing 1080P video on the side. Primary advantage using the MP500 and MP70 over a PC is their higher video playback quality utilizing HW-based Decoder opposed to using software codecs on a PC.

  • Page 40: Video Settings

    Description of Document: The purpose of this document is to provide information on encoding video for the CE labs MP70 players. The MP70 supports three main formats: Windows Media 9, MPEG-4 part 10 (h.264) and MPEG-2. Windows Media 9 can take the form of a WMV/WMA or VC-1.
  • Page 41 One pre-loaded SD Card with the fi rmware update. Procedure 1. Turn off the MP70 device and remove any SD card that may be installed. This is located on the back of the unit. 2. Insert the Firmware Update SD Card.
  • Page 42 7. Page dimensions should not exceed displayed dimensions (typically 1366x768, 1024x768, etc). 8. Pages should be developed specifically for the MP70 family as the browser limitations make displaying generic web pages unpredictable. 9. 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 43 Manual SD Card Formatting The easiest way to begin using the MP70 is to use the free CE labs QuickSign Pro 700 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. An example of playing three video files in a loop is shown below.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    1 year from the date of purchase from CE labs® or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order within the 1 year warranty period, CE labs®, at their option,...
  • Page 45 INSTALLER NOTES Purchasing Date: S/N:...
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  • Page 48 CE labs can support many areas of your audio and video distribution needs. We manufacture: • Digital Signage software and Media Players • HD Matrix Switchers • RF amplifiers • HDMI and Component HD distribution amplifiers • CAT 5 Signal Extenders •...

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