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  • Page 1 HDMA-4000 User Guide Engineered by Canopus Co., Ltd.
  • Page 2 Should our product fail to be in good working order, Canopus will, at its option, repair or replace it at no additional charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or non-Canopus authorized alterations, modifications and/or repair.
  • Page 3 Do not disassemble Do not remove the cover or modify the HDMA-4000. Fire, electric shock or malfunction may result. For internal inspection or repair, please contact your system integrator or Canopus directly.
  • Page 4 Notices & Warranties Stop using the product when it is smoking Do not use the product in an abnormal condition like when it is smoking or emitting an odor. It may result in fire or malfunction of the product. If any anomaly is found, turn OFF the power of the product, disconnect the power cable, making sure that the product is not smoking any more.
  • Page 5 Lower The Volume Of The Audio Equipment Please lower your audio equipment speaker level that is connected with the HDMA- 4000 when you turn the power of the HDMA-4000 ON/OFF. You may hear a loud noise when you turn the power ON/OFF.

  • Page 6: Fcc Notice

    Declaration of Conformity According to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Canopus Corporation Address: 711 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131 Telephone: 408-954-4500 Declares that product Model: HDMA-4000 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 7: About The Documentation

    In cases where there is a difference between a description in this document and an actual operation method, the actual operation method takes precedence. In this manual, the unique features of the HDMA-4000 and the common features of the HDMA-4000 and the HDMA-4000Sync are collectively described as those of the HDMA-4000, while the unique features of the HDMA-4000Sync are described as those of the HDMA-4000Sync.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    GNU General Public License ..............13 Replacement of the HDD and fan ............. 13 HDMA-4000 ...................14 Overview ....................14 Features of the HDMA-4000/HDMA-4000Sync ........15 Features of HDMA-4000Sync ..............15 Chapter 2 HDMA-4000 Part Names ...............18 HDMA-4000/HDMA-4000Sync Front Panel ..........18 HDMA-4000 Rear Panel ................
  • Page 9 Description of schedule text ..............62 Operation when the schedule file is invalid ..........65 Examples of a schedule ................66 Reference 3 Serial control .................72 Command descriptions (Pioneer LD/DVD mode) ........73 Command descriptions (HDMA-4000 Ver.1.X mode) ......82...
  • Page 10 Reference 4 Setup using the front panel ............90 Settings menu ................... 90 Setup using Web browser ............100 Accessing the HDMA-4000 Setup page ..........100 Preparation and starting the Web console ..........100 HDMA-4000 Setup Page ................102 Updating firmware ................118 How to update ..................
  • Page 11 HDMA-4000 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the things to check before This chapter describes the things to check before setting up HDMA-4000. setting up HDMA-4000. - Introduction - Introduction - HDMA-4000 - HDMA-4000...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction Notes regarding usage Notes regarding usage IN NO EVENT SHALL CANOPUS BE LIABLE TO USER OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR INCIDENTIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING UNDER THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT WHETHER UNDER THEORY OF CONTRACT, TORT, INDEMNITY, PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.

  • Page 13: Canopus Website

    While their lifespan varies according to the usage environment, the HDD and fan are devices that must be periodically replaced. For trouble-free use of the HDMA-4000, replace the internal HDD and fan after each year of operation. To replace these...

  • Page 14: Hdma-4000

    Overview Overview The HDMA-4000 is a device that plays HD content stored on its internal HDD or on a network. Contents can easily be updated from a network or a memory card. Scheduled playback and remote serial control are also supported. By using a memory drive instead of the internal HDD, a stable playback environment with no moving parts is available.

  • Page 15: Features Of The Hdma-4000/Hdma-4000Sync

    - Provides a total solution - from editing to playback. Capture video from a HDV camera onto the timeline of the Canopus HD. Use the canopus HD editing system to capture and export the edited video as a MPEG file.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 This chapter describes the functions of the This chapter describes the functions of the HDMA-4000. HDMA-4000. - HDMA-4000 Part Names - HDMA-4000 Part Names - Connecting the HDMA-4000 - Connecting the HDMA-4000 - Contents of the product CD...

  • Page 18: Hdma-4000 Part Names

    - Lit ....Operating - Blinking ..Starting up/Shutting down (3) STORAGE LED .....Lights up when the internal HDD is being accessed. (4) LINK LED ......Lights when HDMA-4000 and/or HDMA-4000Sync is connected to a network (via a hub or other such device).
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 (7) Select Key ....When multiple files are registered in the current schedule file, use the key to play the next file. When a file is being played repeatedly, playback jumps to the top of the file. In the settings menu, press the keys to select items, the key to...

  • Page 20: Hdma-4000 Rear Panel

    Chapter 2 HDMA-4000 Rear Panel HDMA-4000 Rear Panel (8) USB Port (1) AUDIO OUT (L) (6) DVI-D (3) SPDIF (10) REMOTE terminal (4) VIDEO OUT (13) Theft prevention slot (15) Power terminal (9) LAN (2) AUDIO OUT (R) (14) RESET Switch...

  • Page 21: Hdma-4000Sync Rear Panel

    Chapter 2 HDMA-4000Sync Rear Panel HDMA-4000Sync Rear Panel (8) USB Port (1) AUDIO OUT (L) (6) DVI-D (3) SPDIF (10) REMOTE terminal (4) VIDEO OUT (13) REF IN (15) Power terminal (9) LAN (2) AUDIO OUT (R) (14) RESET Switch (11) DIP Switch (5) S VIDEO OUT (12) COM Port...

  • Page 22: Remote Controller

    Chapter 2 Remote Controller Remote Controller (1) POWER button .....Turns power on/off. (2) MENU button ....Executes the default channel defined in the schedule file. (3) Numeric buttons ..Plays the corresponding content defined as a chennel in the schedule file. *, # buttons are not used. (4) Navigation buttons ..With multiple files registered in the current schedule file, use button to play the next...

  • Page 23: Ferrite Core

    Chapter 2 Ferrite core Ferrite core Attach the ferrite core to the Ethernet and AC cable in the position shown below. HDMA-4000 side...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Hdma-4000

    D connector TV monitor (component input) Connecting the AC adapter will turn on the HDMA-4000 and will also start connecting to the network with certain settings. Therefore, connect the AC adapter after ensuring that all the other cables are connected properly. When the network cable is connected to the HDMA-4000 after the hardware is turned on, it may take some time before a network connection is established.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 For more information on the video settings, see "Setup using the front panel" or "Setup using Web browser" in Reference 4 and modify the settings to suit your TV monitor. For more information on network settings, see "Setup using the front panel" or "Setup using Web browser"...

  • Page 26: Contents Of The Product Cd

    Representative control files for updating contents to be used on the HDMA- 4000. - Schedule files Schedule file samples to be used on the HDMA-4000. - Sample movies Movie samples that can be played on the HDMA-4000. - HDMA Scheduler Software to register/create/output a video file stored on a PC as schedule contents for the HDMA-4000.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3

    - Using HDMA Scheduler - Using HDMA Scheduler * Updating contents * Updating contents The HDMA-4000 supports scheduled playback The HDMA-4000 supports scheduled playback of contents and playback via serial controls. of contents and playback via serial controls. Contents are managed separately for scheduled Contents are managed separately for scheduled playback and for serial controls.

  • Page 28: Hdma Scheduler Overview

    - USB One free USB 1.1 port or higher (To use USB memory device) In order to enable the file reference function of HDMA-4000, open Internet Explorer, [Internet Option], [Connections], [LAN settings], and change the IP address so that Internet Explorer can access the HDMA-4000 Web console.

  • Page 29: Installation

    Chapter 3 Installation Installation Installing HDMA Scheduler Installing HDMA Scheduler * Installation requires that the user be authorized as the administrator (such as the PC administrator). * Before starting installation close all applications running in the task tray. Put the HDMA Scheduler CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive, and double- click [setup.exe].
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Click [Next]. Click [Next]. Installation of HDMA Scheduler starts. Click [Finish]. Installation of HDMA Scheduler is completed.

  • Page 31: Uninstallation

    Chapter 3 Uninstallation Uninstallation Uninstalling HDMA Scheduler Uninstalling HDMA Scheduler If you don’t need to use HDMA Scheduler anymore, you can uninstall it. * Uninstallation requires that the user be authorized as the administrator (such as a PC administrator). * Before starting uninstallation, close all the other applications running in the task tray. Click select [Control Panel] from [Start] menu.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Click [X]. Uninstallation is completed.

  • Page 33: Using Hdma Scheduler

    Chapter 3 Using HDMA Scheduler Using HDMA Scheduler Starting HDMA Scheduler Starting HDMA Scheduler From [Start] menu, select [All programs], [Canopus], [HDMA Scheduler] and click [Scheduler]. Otherwise, double-click the [HDMA Scheduler] icon on the desktop. [HDMA Scheduler] will start. The first time you run the HDMA Scheduler an introductory dialog will be...

  • Page 34: Hdma Scheduler Main Screen

    Chapter 3 HDMA Scheduler Main Screen HDMA Scheduler Main Screen (1) Menu bar You can configure/operate HDMA Scheduler. (See the pages follow). (2) Tool bar Displays the tools providing useful functions. (3) Channel Displays/Edits schedules. (4) Calendar bar Displays the calendar. (5) Status bar Displays the contents.

  • Page 35: Menu Bar

    Chapter 3 Menu bar Menu bar [File] menu [File] menu (1) New - Schedule Opens the [Schedule Settings] dialog. You can set a schedule for the currently selected channel. - Channel Opens the [Channel Settings] dialog. You can create a new channel. (2) Open Opens the selected item/channel.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 [Edit] menu [Edit] menu (1) Undo Undoes the last operation. (2) Cut Cuts the selected item. (3) Copy Copies the selected item to the clipboard. (4) Paste Pastes the item stored in the clipboard. (5) Delete Deletes the selected item. (6) Find Searches a content.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 [View] menu [View] menu (10) (1) Item Specifies how the items are displayed (Only the title/Details). (2) Channel Specifies the channel width (Fixation/Variablenass). (3) Move to today Jumps to today’s calendar. (4) Move to specified day Opens the [Move To Specified Date] dialog, from which you can jump to a specified date.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 [Action] menu [Action] menu (1) New Schedule Opens the [Schedule Settings] dialog. You can set a schedule on the currently selected channel. (2) Copy the schedule of the day Opens the [Copy the schedule of the day] dialog. You can copy a schedule (date, channel) for a day.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 [Help] menu [Help] menu (1) About Scheduler Displays the HDMA Scheduler version.

  • Page 40: Creating A Schedule

    Chapter 3 Creating a schedule Creating a schedule You can create a schedule using the HDMA Scheduler. On a channel of the HDMA Scheduler main menu, select a period in which you want to perform a scheduled playback. Then select [File] menu, [ContentCategory].
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 Select a content category created with Steps 1 to 4, and click [New]. The [Edit content] dialog opens. Click [Add]. The [Open] dialog opens. Select a content to register, and click [Open]. The [Open] dialog is closed. Click [OK]. The [Edit content] dialog is closed.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 Click [Select]. The [Content List] dialog opens. Select a content to register as a schedule, and click [OK]. The [Content List] dialog is closed. The content to be played according to the schedule will be registered in the [Schedule Settings] dialog. Review the settings including [Start] and [End] and click [OK].
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 You can assign the channel settings to the number keys [0]-[9] on the HDMA- 4000 Remote Controller. To configure the channel settings, select [File] menu, [New], [Channel] and open the [Channel Settings] dialog. Place a checkmark on [KEY] on the [Channel Settings] dialog, select a KEY number from the pull-down menu, and then click [OK].

  • Page 44: Exporting A Schedule

    Click [New]. The [Output Settings] dialog opens. Type in the title you want to export, and specify the destination. To export onto an HDMA-4000, enter the destination IP address, and click [OK]. The [Output Settings] dialog is closed. The destination is registered to the [Output list] dialog.

  • Page 45: Saving A Schedule

    Chapter 3 Saving a schedule Saving a schedule You can save a created schedule file. Select [File] menu, [Save As the schedule file]. The [Save As] dialog opens. Specify the destination and the file name, and click [Save]. Saving a schedule is now completed.

  • Page 46: Loading A Schedule

    Chapter 3 Loading a schedule Loading a schedule You can load a saved schedule file. Select [File] menu, [Load the schedule file]. The [Open] dialog opens. Select a schedule file to load and click [Open]. Loading a schedule is now complete.

  • Page 47: Chapter 4

    HDMA-4000 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 This chapter provides details on how to startup/ This chapter provides details on how to startup/ shutdown the HDMA-4000. shutdown the HDMA-4000. - Startup and shutdown - Startup and shutdown...

  • Page 48: Startup And Shutdown

    If your remote controller does not function, it may be disabled in the HDMA- 4000 hardware settings, or the ID of the HDMA-4000 unit and that of the remote controller may not match. Press the MENU Key on the front panel to access the settings menu. Check the Remote Control ID of the unit and modify the ID of the Remote Control to the correct setting.

  • Page 49: Shutdown

    “Shutdown...” will be displayed on the LCD and the HDMA-4000 will shut down. Shutdown... Do not shut the HDMA-4000 unit down while a content or firmware update is in progress. Perform the shutdown procedures described above and make sure that the POWER LED is off before disconnecting the power plug from the outlet, otherwise the internal HDD or content files may be damaged.

  • Page 50: Wol (Wake On Lan)

    WOL (Wake On LAN) WOL (Wake On LAN) WOL is a feature that can start the HDMA-4000 via a network when it is in a STOP state. Shut down the HDMA-4000 with DIP switch 1 on the HDMA-4000 rear panel set to ON, to activate the WOL (Wake on LAN) feature.

  • Page 51: Reference

    HDMA-4000 Reference 1 Reference 1 - Contents update - Contents update...

  • Page 52: Contents Update

    Contents update via a network To update the contents (movie files) and schedule file (Schedule.txt) stored on the internal HDD of the HDMA-4000, the content files, schedule file and content update control file (update.ctl) must be copied to the [content] folder (shared folder).
  • Page 53 The content update starts. u p date The content playback stops and “update” is displayed on the LCD. When the update is complete, playback starts based on the new schedule. * The HDMA-4000 enters the STOP state in serial control mode.
  • Page 54 When contents are changed without using content update functions, be sure that the HDMA-4000 recognizes that the contents have been changed. In scheduled playback mode, press the [MENU] button on the remote control, or switch to serial control mode once and then return to scheduled playback mode.

  • Page 55: Contents Update Via Usb

    (update.ctl) to a USB device. Attach the USB device that contains all the required files for updating to the USB port of the HDMA-4000. The HDMA-4000 will automatically detect the connection of the USB device and then the contents update will start.

  • Page 56: Description Of The Contents Update Control File

    (Schedule.txt) will be used. *Update filename Updates the HDMA-4000 firmware (restarts the unit once the update has been completed). Write the copy method after “*Copy” on the second line. This section is required when “*Update” is “*Schedule” or “*Serial.”...

  • Page 57: Description Examples

    When the contents stored on a USB device are being played directly, stop the playback by pressing the Stop button on the remote control or the front panel before removing the USB device. When the USB device is removed, the HDMA-4000 starts playing the contents stored on the HDD.
  • Page 58 Reference 1 Copying/deleting the specified files *Update *Schedule *Copy *file *file sample1.m2t *file sample2.m2t *Delete sample3.m2t Updating serial control files *Update *Serial *Copy *copy Playing contents directly without copying *Update *Play Playing all the files for scheduled playback one by one *Update *Schedule *Copy...
  • Page 59 The method explained in this chapter is an example. To create a movie that can be played example. To create a movie that can be played on the HDMA-4000 unit, it must be encoded with on the HDMA-4000 unit, it must be encoded with proper settings.

  • Page 60: How To Create Contents

    Output parameter settings Output parameter settings Run ProCoder 3.0. From the [Start] menu, select [All programs], [Canopus], [ProCoder 3], [Canopus ProCoder 3]. Confirm that [Source] is selected in the left field of the window. Click [Add] and choose the clip to convert.
  • Page 61 - [Audio Stream Type] ... [MPEG Audio layer2] - [Interlacing] ....[Upper / Top Field First] - [Profile / Level] ..... [MP@HL] * The HDMA-4000 supports MP@HL, MP@H14 and MP@ML. - [Video Bitrate] ....Up to 40Mbps is recommended. - Check [Put Sequence Header on each GOP].

  • Page 62: How To Create A Schedule

    Seamless playback is a function whereby two different files are played seamlessly. With the HDMA-4000, files described in the same content can be played seamlessly. To enable seamless playback, add "1" (1: ON, 0: OFF) after the content name in the content definition block (See *1 on the next page).
  • Page 63 Reference 2 * Volume adjustment The HDMA-4000's volume can be changed according to the schedule. To adjust the volume, write the volume value, such as 50,50 (meaning left volume is 50, right volume is 50) at the end of the content name in the schedule definition block (See *2 below). The volume values can be specified in the range 0-50.
  • Page 64 Reference 2 - The content file name and channel name have to start with letters [a-z, A-Z]. Available characters are [0-9, a-z, A-Z, |#$%&'()+-:;[]^_`{}?]. - The content file name, content name and channel name are case sensitive. - If the content name and the repeat flags of the consecutive schedules are the same, they are treated as a single schedule.

  • Page 65: Operation When The Schedule File Is Invalid

    Reference 2 Operation when the schedule file is invalid Operation when the schedule file is invalid When errors exist in the entries of a schedule file, the HDMA-4000 operates as follows: Error Operations When the file specified in the content The next file will be played.

  • Page 66: Examples Of A Schedule

    Reference 2 Examples of a schedule Examples of a schedule In this section, the examples are explained in an environment where the contents are stored as follows: Content folder for scheduled playback Schedule.txt movie0.m2t movie1.m2t movie2.m2t Repeating the playback of files ;Contents HDMAContents movie0.m2t...
  • Page 67 Reference 2 Playing the same schedule every day ;Contents HDMAContents0 movie0.m2t HDMAContents1 movie1.m2t HDMAContents2 movie2.m2t ;Schedule Channel1 --- Specify the wildcard character as the schedule date. 08:00:00 HDMAContents0 --- Plays from 08:00 to 11:59 12:00:00 HDMAContents1 --- Plays from 12:00 to 18:59 19:00:00 HDMAContents2 --- Plays from 19:00 to 20:59 21:00:00...
  • Page 68 Reference 2 To play the movie0.m2t repeatedly from 23:00 to 1:00 (25:00) every day ;Contents HDMAContents0 movie0.m2t ;Schedule Channel1 00:00:00-01:00:00 HDMAContents0 23:00:00-23:59:59 HDMAContents0 * The content names and the repeat flags have to be the same. Playing a different schedule on a specified date only ;Contents HDMAContents0 movie0.m2t...
  • Page 69 Reference 2 Adjusting volume ;Contents HDMAContents movie.m2t HDMAContents0 movie0.m2t HDMAContents1 movie1.m2t ;Schedule Default 00:00:00-07:59:59 HDMAContents0 20,20 08:00:00-16:59:59 HDMAContents1 50,50 17:00:00-21:59:59 HDMAContents2 22:00:00-23:59:59 HDMAContents2 30,30 Changes volumes according to the schedule. Specifying the time to shut the unit down ;Contents HDMAContents movie.m2t ;Schedule Default...
  • Page 70 0 and when the playback of the content ends, the schedule of the first channel specified the schedule file is executed. Seamless playback setting ;Contents HDMAContents1 --- Seamless enabled movie.m2t movie1.m2t movie2.m2t HDMAContents0 --- Seamless disabled movie1.m2t movie1.m2p * When the seamless setting is not specified, the HDMA-4000 executes seamless playback.
  • Page 71 HDMA-4000 Reference 3 Reference 3 - Serial control - Serial control...

  • Page 72: Serial Control

    Synchronized playback of the HDMA-4000 is only available in the Pioneer LD/DVD mode. - Connection Connect a device which has a RS-232C port to the HDMA-4000 with a serial cable (to connect to a PC, use a cross-over cable). - Network transmission setting The default settings are: 9600bps, 8bits, no parity, stop bits 1.

  • Page 73: Command Descriptions (Pioneer Ld/Dvd Mode)

    Reference 3 Command descriptions (Pioneer LD/DVD mode) Command descriptions (Pioneer LD/DVD mode) While the Pioneer LD/DVD mode is designed to be compliant to Pioneer, its operations are not identical to the HDMA-4000(Ver.1.1x) mode. Supported commands Supported commands (arg)RJ Stops the HDD. Ignores the arguments.
  • Page 74 Returns the current mode. Style: PMM (MM Operation mode). P04 Playing video. P05 Paused. P06 Stopped. Returns the product name (HDMA-4000). Returns the time Style: YYMMDDWWHHMMSS Year, Month, Date, Day of Week (Mon:00 - Sun:06), Hour, Minute, Second. Returns the repeat mode settings.
  • Page 75 Reference 3 Unique extended commands Unique extended commands Stops playback (With a blank screen). arg VO argVO Specifies volume. arg VL argVL VO=Equal volume on the left and right, VL=Left, arg VR VR=Right. argVR 0-50. arg PO Controls mode. Switches to play list mode. Switches to DVD mode.
  • Page 76 Changing serial control settings and the sync unit list Changing serial control settings and the sync unit list To change the HDMA-4000 operations to a specific command, create the following settings file [psctl.conf] in the [serial] folder and reboot the HDMA-4000 unit.

  • Page 77: Error Codes

    Reference 3 ERROR codes ERROR codes E00 .... Communication error. E04 .... Unavailable function. E06 .... Invalid parameter. E11 .... Disk not present. E12 .... Search address cannot be found. E15 .... Picture stopped. E16 .... Control, from key/remote controller/remote serial, detected while a command is in progress.
  • Page 78 When using serial control with a laserdisc, the playback starting position can be specified by frame or timecode of the disk. In HDMA-4000, create a ContentFrame.idx file where content frames are registered, or a ContentTime.idx file where timecodes are registered and place these in the [serial] folder, to enable the supported commands, FR and TM, thus enabling search and playback in accordance with the contents’...
  • Page 79 Reference 3 ContentFrame.idx Sample file-01.m2t,0 1000 file-01_stop.m2t,0 1001 file-02.m2t,0 2000 file-02_stop.m2t,0 2501 file-03.m2t,0 2800 file-03_stop.m2t,0 File name ,0 Frame number * With serial controls, because the contents will be played in ascending alphabetical order in accordance with the file name, frame numbers must be assigned consistently with the ascending alphabetical order of file names.
  • Page 80 Reference 3 - TM command In order to use the TM command, create a ContentTime.idx file in the [serial] folder. The descriptions contained in ContentTime.idx are as follows: Timecode [TAB] File name,0 * [TAB] represents the tab character. * Always add the ,0 characters at the end of a file name. For example, to playback multiple contents using serial controls, in the event that the contents are sequential frames on a laserdisc, use the following descriptions:...
  • Page 81 Reference 3 file2-01.m2t # Content that corresponds to 60 to 100 second. file2-02.m2t # Content that corresponds to 3600 to 3800 second. file2-01_stop.m2t # Dummy file 1 for specifying the stopping position. file2-02_stop.m2t # Dummy file 2 for specifying the stopping position. * For dummy files to specify the stopping position, place MPEG2 files in the folder (in this example, two files).

  • Page 82: Command Descriptions (Hdma-4000 Ver.1.X Mode)

    Reference 3 Command descriptions (HDMA-4000 Ver.1.X mode) Command descriptions (HDMA-4000 Ver.1.X mode) Supported commands Supported commands (adrs)PL Starts playback from the current position. With an address specified, stops at the specified position. Pauses with the video displayed. adrs SE Pauses with the specified address displayed.

  • Page 83: Error Codes

    Reference 3 POFF Turns the HDMA-4000 off. “dir”CR Changes the folder in which to search for contents. Specify the relative path from the serial control content folder, enclosed in quotation marks (“ “). Operation mode will be initialized. arg CD Changes the drive on which to search for contents.

  • Page 84: How To Use Serial Control

    Reference 3 How to use serial control How to use serial control When the HDMA-4000 is set to scheduled playback mode, send a command, 1PO, to the serial port and switch the unit to serial control mode. Send a command, CH, SE, to the content you want to play and move to it.

  • Page 85: Managing A Content File

    HDD. On the HDMA-4000, all the content files should be stored in a specific folder (the content folder for serial controlled playback). Any folder and content files can be placed in a content folder for serial controlled playback.
  • Page 86 Reference 3 Title Title A sub-folder or a content file in the content folder for serial controlled playback is regarded as a title. When a sub-folder is in the content folder for serial controlled playback, the group of content files in it is regarded as a title. The items in the content folder for serial controlled playback are sorted and given serial numbers starting from 1 so these can be used as title numbers.
  • Page 87 Reference 3 Seamless playback Seamless playback Seamless playback can be enabled/disabled from the Web console. When seamless playback is enabled, all the files under the content folder will be played seamlessly. Seamless playback is available only for sequential playback. When content is skipped because of a command, seamless playback will not be performed.
  • Page 88 Reference 3...
  • Page 89 HDMA-4000 Reference 4 Reference 4 - Setup using the front panel - Setup using the front panel - Setup using Web browser - Setup using Web browser - Updating firmware - Updating firmware - Maintenance Mode - Maintenance Mode...

  • Page 90: Setup Using The Front Panel

    3.SYSTEM ..... Configures date/time, remote control ID and LCD information settings. 4.CONTENTS DRIVE ..Specifies the default content settings. 5.INFORMATION ..Displays system information. 6.SHUTDOWN ....Shuts down or restarts the HDMA-4000. Key operations in setting menu Key operations in setting menu Selects setting.
  • Page 91 Reference 4 1.VIDEO 1.VIDEO MENU 1.VIDEO VIDEO Specifies the video output format. 1.Output VIDEO Outputs a 1080/59.94i HD signal. [ 1080/59.94i VIDEO Outputs a 720/59.94p HD signal. [ 720/59.94p VIDEO Outputs a 1080/50i HD signal. [ 1080/50i VIDEO Outputs a 720/50p HD signal. [ 720/50p VIDEO Outputs a 1080/59.94i DVI signal.
  • Page 92 Reference 4 VIDEO Outputs a 576/50i (PAL) SD signal. [ PAL Specifies the monitor aspect ratio VIDEO according to the monitor being 2.Aspect used. Aspect Select this when a 16:9 monitor is [ 16:9 used. Aspect Select this when a 4:3 monitor is [ 4:3 used.
  • Page 93 Reference 4 2.NETWORK 2.NETWORK MENU 2.NETWORK NETWORK Specifies the IP address. 1.IP configuration Specifies the IP address using DHCP. IP configuration Pressing the ENTER key or the [ DHCP sets the IP address automatically and returns to the parent menu. IP configuration Detects an available address on the [ AUTOIP...
  • Page 94 Reference 4 Specifies the DNS. NETWORK * When the IP address is specified by DHCP, 2.DNS Configuration this setting is ignored. DNS Configuration Specifies the preferred DNS. 1.Preferred DNS Preferred DNS 192.168.1.1 DNS Configuration Specifies the alternate DNS. 2.Alternate DNS Alternate DNS 192.168.1.2 * The default setting is [IP configuration DHCP].
  • Page 95 Reference 4 3.SYSTEM 3.SYSTEM MENU 3.SYSTEM SYSTEM Specifies the date and the time. 1.Date Date 2006/02/28 11:40 Specifies the remote control ID. SYSTEM * For more information on the Remote Control 2.Remocon ID ID, see "Remote Control ID setting" in the Appendix.
  • Page 96 3.LCD information on the LCD. LCD information Displays the operational status of the [ Player status HDMA-4000 on the LCD. LCD information Displays the IP address on the LCD. [ IP address LCD information Displays the date and the time on the [ Date LCD.
  • Page 97 Reference 4 4.CONTENTS DRIVE 4.CONTENTS DRIVE MENU 4.CONTENTS DRIVE CONTENTS DRIVE Specifies the default content drive for 1.Schedule scheduled playback. Schedule Specifies the internal drive as the [Internal default content drive. Schedule Specifies the connected USB device [USB as the default content drive. Schedule Specifies network drive A as the [Network A...
  • Page 98 Reference 4 Serial Control Specifies network drive C as the [Network C default content drive. Serial Control Specifies network drive D as the [Network D default content drive.
  • Page 99 1.5.0 6.SHUT DOWN 6.SHUT DOWN MENU 6.SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN Shuts down the HDMA-4000. [ Power off SHUTDOWN Restarts the HDMA-4000. [ Reboot If the MENU key is pressed and a setting has not being changed, the setting will end. If some settings have been changed, the confirmation screen will be displayed, asking whether or not the changed settings should be saved.

  • Page 100: Setup Using Web Browser

    Use a computer on the same network as the HDMA-4000. Start your Web browser and then access the Setup screen (Web page) of the HDMA-4000 you want to set up. If the HDMA-4000 IP address is 192,168. 0. 16, enter as follows: http://192.
  • Page 101 Starting the Web console Starting the Web console To start the Web console, enter the IP address of the HDMA-4000 unit to conform to the address bar of IE6. * The IP address of the unit can be checked by selecting [INFORMATION] in the settings menu of the front panel.

  • Page 102: Hdma-4000 Setup

    4000 unit. You can also use this to check local settings; it displays values that have been saved locally. Date/time Sets the system clock of the HDMA-4000. settings Advanced Use this to check the internal drive, repair errors or execute Settings initialization.
  • Page 103 NTP server Displays the status of the usage/setting of an NTP server. Language Displays the on-screen language of the HDMA-4000. Remote logging Displays the output setting of remote logging. Boot mode Displays the operation mode at start-up. Internal drive Displays whether the internal HDD is checked at start-up.
  • Page 104 Reference 4 Internal drive Displays the spindown time of the internal HDD. spindown time UPS mode Displays the status of the usage/setting of UPS mode. Network drive Displays the setting of the network drives, when these are used. - Network Network mode The current network mode.
  • Page 105 Serial controls Displays the current serial controls operation mode. operation mode Playback delay Displays the delay before the HDMA-4000 starts playback from the start after a PL command has been issued. command (PL) - Playback mode setting Cue up...
  • Page 106 Reference 4 Status Status The Internal status and the operation log of the HDMA-4000 are displayed.
  • Page 107 Reference 4 Local settings Local settings The local settings stored in the HDMA-4000 system can be changed on the Local settings screen. User name and the password are required to change settings. User name Enter your user name. The default user name is [admin].
  • Page 108 Enables/Disables remote logging. When enabled, specify the logging host (host name or IP address). Boot mode Choose the boot mode of the HDMA-4000 from the Schedule or Serial control. Once the HDMA-4000 has started, the operation mode can be changed with the command (“argPO”) from a serial control device.
  • Page 109 Enables/Disables the Telnet function. Enables/Disables SSH. Samba share Specifies the sharing status of the internal HDD of the HDMA-4000. Choose [Read only] or [Read write] to view the [Schedule contents] or [Serial control contents] directly. - Schedule Contents drive Specifies the drive where the default contents of the scheduled playback are stored.
  • Page 110 Selects the command mode of the serial controls. To enable operation mode sync playback, select [Pioneer LD/DVD]. Playback delay Specifies the delay before the HDMA-4000 starts playback from the start after a PL command has been issued. command (PL) - Playback mode setting...
  • Page 111 Enter your user name. The default user name is [admin]. Password Enter your password. No password is set in the default setting. Year/Month/Date/ Sets the system clock of the HDMA-4000. Hour/Minute/ Second Synchronize to Check this item to synchronize it to the PCs internal clock.
  • Page 112 Password Enter your password. No password is set in the default setting. Check internal Checks the internal drive of the HDMA-4000, and fixes drive and repair. errors, if any are found. Initialize internal Initializes the internal drive of the HDMA-4000. When drive.
  • Page 113 Reference 4 Restart Restart Restarts the system. A user name and the password are required to restart the system. User name Enter your user name. The default user name is [admin]. Password Enter your password. No password is set in the default setting.
  • Page 114 Reference 4 Initialization Initialization Resets the system to the default factory state. A user name and the password are required to change these settings. User name Enter your user name. The default user name is [admin]. Password Enter your password. No password is set in the default setting.

  • Page 115: Firmware Update

    Reference 4 Firmware Update Firmware Update Updates the HDMA-4000 firmware. A user name and the password are required to update the firmware. User name Enter your user name. The default user name is [admin]. Password Enter your password. No password is set in the default setting.
  • Page 116 Reference 4 User name and Password User name and Password Changes the user name and password required to modify settings. User name and the password are required to change settings. User name Enter the current user name. Password Enter the current password. New User name Enter the new user name to register.
  • Page 117 Reference 4 Software License Software License Displays the license information for the software used on the HDMA-4000.

  • Page 118: Updating Firmware

    Firmware update using a Web browser Firmware update using a Web browser (1) Copy the firmware archive file to a PC accessible by the HDMA-4000. (2) Use a Web browser to access the HDMA-4000 Setup page. (3) Select [Firmware update] and start the update.

  • Page 119: Maintenance Mode

    “Updating firmware,” has failed and HDMA-4000 no longer functions. It is also used when you forget the user name and password that you have set in the [User name and Password] screen.
  • Page 120 Starting HDMA-4000 in Maintenance Mode With the power connected, press and hold down the reset switch. After a few seconds, [Maintenance Mode] will be displayed on the HDMA-4000 LCD. After a few seconds from the time [Maintenance mode] is displayed, [POLARIS login:] will be displayed on the terminal program’s screen.

  • Page 121: Firmware Recovery

    Reference 4 Firmware recovery Firmware recovery IP address settings IP address settings When DHCP is unavailable, specify the IP address. * In this example, IP address is set to 192. 168. 0. 16. * If DHCP is available, the IP address will be allocated by DHCP. (1) To set the IP address, enter the following: [root@polaris /home]# ifconfig eth0...
  • Page 122 [root@polaris /tmp]# ./up * Do not perform any operations until [root@POLARIS /tmp]# is displayed again. Restart HDMA-4000 Restart HDMA-4000 Restarts HDMA-4000. (1) To restart HDMA-4000, enter the following: [root@polaris /tmp]# reboot Firmware Update Firmware Update Re-update the firmware using the standard method.

  • Page 123: If You Have Forgotten The User Name Or The Password

    If you have forgotten the user name or the password, you can initialize the HDMA- 4000. Once the HDMA-4000 is initialized, the user name will be [admin] with no password set. Once the HDMA-4000 is initialized, start it up in the normal operation mode.
  • Page 124 Reference 4...
  • Page 125 HDMA-4000 Reference 5 Reference 5 - Sync playback using the HDMA-4000Sync - Sync playback using the HDMA-4000Sync...

  • Page 126: Sync Playback Using The Hdma-4000Sync

    Reference 5 Sync playback using the HDMA-4000Sync Sync playback using the HDMA-4000Sync By executing sync playback using multiple HDMA-4000Sync units, playback on a giant screen, which consists of multiple monitors, or 3D video where videos for the right and left eyes are played in sync, will be available. The following diagram shows an example of sync playback, using three HDMA-4000Sync units.

  • Page 127: Hdma-4000Sync Settings

    (For items displayed in the Web browser, see Reference 4.) * Items not described below will be set to their default values. Open the HDMA-4000 Setup page, Local settings page and select [1. System settings] [Boot mode] and [Serial controls].

  • Page 128: Contents

    * For more information on the “ContentFrame.idx” and “ContentTime.idx” files, see the section entitled “Controls by frame or time” in Reference 3. * If the “psctl.conf” file is changed, reboot the HDMA-4000 unit to update the settings. The contents stored in the three units do not have to be exactly the same, but the following must be the same: titles, chapters, length of contents, and selectable by commands.

  • Page 129: Available Combination Of Hdma-4000Sync Units For External Sync

    Reference 5 Available Combination of HDMA-4000Sync Available Combination of HDMA-4000Sync units for external sync units for external sync...
  • Page 130 Reference 5...

  • Page 131: Appendix

    HDMA-4000 Appendix Appendix...

  • Page 132: Hardware Specifications

    Appendix Hardware Specifications Hardware Specifications HDMA-4000 HDMA-4000 Network interface Format 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T Ethernet/IEEE802.3 frame format Auto negotiation supported Full-duplex supported Connector RJ45 modular jack x1 Video output 480/59.94i SD signal (NTSC) Connector Composite output connecter x1 576/50i Component output BNC connector x3...
  • Page 133 Appendix Remote control Infrared wireless Wireless remote Infrared receiver x1 remote control controller Wired remote Remote control Mini-jack for remote control x1 control terminal Switched automatically by inserting plug (Exclusive use with Infrared wireless remote control) Generic I/O Serial port Format EIA-232 Connector...
  • Page 134 Appendix HDMA-4000Sync HDMA-4000Sync Network interface Format 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T Ethernet/IEEE802.3 frame format Auto negotiation supported Full-duplex supported Connector RJ45 modular jack x1 Video output 480/59.94i SD signal (NTSC) Connector Composite output connecter x1 576/50i Component output BNC connector x3 (PAL) Y/C output S connector x1 (Matched load impedance: 75 Ohm) 1080/59.94i HD signal...
  • Page 135 Appendix Remote control Infrared wireless Wireless remote Infrared receiver x1 remote control controller Wired remote Remote control Mini-jack for remote control x1 control terminal Switched automatically by inserting plug (Exclusive use with Infrared wireless remote control) Generic I/O Serial port Format EIA-232 Connector...
  • Page 136 Appendix HDMA-4000/HDMA-4000Sync unit HDMA-4000/HDMA-4000Sync unit Required space for installation Width 215.5 Required space 100 Required space Height (mm) AC adapter AC adapter 1800 1200...

  • Page 137: Remote Control Id Setting

    Appendix Remote Control ID setting Remote Control ID setting You can assign the remote control ID numbers (0 to 3) to your remote controller. The DIP switches can be found under the battery lid of the remote controller. Available to change by the button operations. (Factory default: All switches are off.) ID fixed to 0 (Set only SW1 to ON) ID fixed to 1 (Set only SW2 to ON)

  • Page 138: Connecting To A Ups

    2. Operations Run a Web browser, select [Local settings] [UPS mode] and [Battery running time] or [Remaining battery], then the UPS unit will shut down within one minute of the HDMA-4000/HDMA-4000Sync shutting down. 3. Other 3. Other Proper operation is not guaranteed when the unit is connected via a USB-HUB.

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