DMX Marquee W610 Technical Manual

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Technical Guide

W610 Media Player

September 2011

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Marquee Technical Guide - Version 6.3.11 – 101911

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
(standard definition) using the Hauppauge HVR-1950....18 installing video pass-thru (high definition) using the Hauppauge HD-PVR ......20 Quick Start Installation of Marquee W610 player ................. 22 Audio Visual Best Practices Guide ......................23 Troubleshooting ........................24 Tested and Approved for Best Practices .................
Page 3: Marquee Introduction
This Marquee Technical Guide has been designed to walk you through the technical aspects and installation of the Marquee system with the W610 media player - step by step - giving you the detail and supporting information you will need to perform a standard installation.
Page 5: Media Player - W610
Media Player – W610 media player specifications 7.56” x 8.27” x 2.44” (W x D x H) Dimensions Weight 5 pounds, including external power supply Network 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet 802.11b/g/n wireless Supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, CIPHER-TKIP & CIPHER-CCMP wireless encryption Supports DHCP &...
Page 7: Installation Of W610 Player
W610 player required tools & equipment  USB Keyboard  Ethernet patch cable  HDMI, VGA or DVI display and video cables. If using VGA cables, while not required for all displays, VGA DDC2 cables are recommended. ...
Page 8: Step By Step Instructions
3. Out of the box, the W610 defaults to operate from a wired network connection. If performing a wireless setup, you will need to know the following information in advance of performing configuration: – SSID – Encryption Key Type (e.g., WEP/WPA) –...
Page 9 Connect the other end of this cable to the audio amplifier or display audio input. NOTE: The W610 media player defaults to using audio over HDMI. If analog audio is to be used, this must be communicated when contacting DMX Customer Service. The player settings will be remotely changed to output analog audio at this time.
Page 10: Prior To Leaving Client Premise
Please advise your client that download times will vary substantially, and are based upon the number of files being downloaded, the type of files (video or image) and the amount of available bandwidth to the media player. prior to leaving client premise Point out location of the serial number, power button, power cord, Internet and cable connections to the customer.
Page 11: Network Configuration
Network Configuration Wireless Network Activation and / or Static IP The Marquee media player will automatically connect with Marquee servers using a wired network. In some installations, you may wish to utilize a wireless network. To do so, perform the following steps to activate the wireless network on the Marquee media player.
Page 12 Step 5: Locate the SSID (network name) that you wish to connect. Step 6: Click on the check box next to “Automatically connect to this network” NOTE: You MUST click the checkbox labeled “Automatically connect to this network”. If you do not, the player will not reconnect to this network when the player is restarted.
Page 14 Step 12: Verify that the check the box labeled „Automatically connect to this network‟ is selected. Step 13: Click the „Connect‟ button under the SSID that you are connecting to and the player will try to connect using the data entered. NOTE: To verify that the player has properly connected to the network check the text on the „Connect‟...
Page 15 DMX Marquee and associated products are configured to work outbound through ports 80, 443 and 22. Our products do not listen for, nor do they require, any inbound connections. Important Note: Steps 2 and 3 are discouraged unless absolutely necessary because such IP ranges need to be periodically audited and modified, creating additional maintenance to your network.
Page 16: Alternate Network Connection
alternate Network Connection Marquee is a networked solution and requires active internet access. If a network is not available for the Marquee player Cradlepoint‟s CBA250 provides access over-the-air wireless networks. This device supports all major data carriers (e.g., AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon) as well as USB or PCMCIA-express devices (e.g., the Franklin U301 USB modem via Sprint).
Page 17: Video Pass-Thru Adapter (Standard) Configuration
(standard) configuration Pre-Installation Steps Marquee players support specific video pass through devices. The W610 supports the Hauppauge HVR 1950 (Revisions C3E9 & D2F5) for standard definition and the HD-PVR (Revisions E1 & F1) for high definition. Gathering the following information prior to installation will help identify the proper equipment and cabling requirements, and simplify the installation process: ...
Page 18: Installing Video Pass-Thru (Standard Definition) Using The Hauppauge Hvr-1950
If the client requires a channel other than Channel 3, a separate channel tuning device is required, or channels may be changed via the Marquee site. Remote controls are not supported on the W610 player.  If the video pass-thru content does not fill the entire video zone (e.g. black on the top and/or the bottom, or the sides), call technical support at 800-345-5000 to resize the video zone remotely.
Page 20: Installing Video Pass-Thru (High Definition) Using The Hauppauge Hd-Pvr
Place the HD-PVR in close proximity to the Marquee media player.  Follow these instructions and refer to the figure, below, to connect the HD-PVR and W610. a. Connect the source video to the rear panel Component Video In using the included cable.
Page 22: Quick Start Installation Of Marquee W610 Player
With convenient access to a broadband internet connection 1. Video/Audio Video Connect video cable from the video screen to the appropriate port on the rear of the W610 player. (Monitor must be connected and powered on before powering the player.) TV Pass-through (optional) Refer to the instructions in the Marquee W610 Technical Guide.
Page 23: Audio Visual Best Practices Guide
Audio Visual Best Practices Guide monitors / displays If the client does not have an existing video distribution solution, most screens on the market will work, however the recommendations below will help in the decision on types of monitors to use: ...
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Cables and distribution The Marquee player supports various outputs. VGA, HDMI and DVI Cables are supported distribution methods. Cables prices can vary dramatically. Firefold Industries in Concord, NC (704 979 7100; www.firefold.com) has very competitive prices and usually will have many lengths in stock, including the new HDMI 1.4.
Page 25 10 feet to 100 Feet Double Shielded SVGA Male to Male With Dual Ferrites – Black  Ferrites protect against EMI/RFI interference  Constructed of premium grade double-shielded video cable  Three internal coax lines for red, green and blue ...
Page 26: Tested And Approved For Best Practices
a row enabling easier positioning of screens and reduced cable clutter. In addition, the DCL has double the power of a regular video receiver allowing you to put two back-to-back screens on a single unit while still controlling each screen separately. DVI Doctor features two female DVI connections that are designed to be used with DVI cables or DVI to HDMI cables up to 10 meters (33 ft.) long.
Page 27 Scenario 4 1 Marquee player to 2+ screens; distance 3 to 50 feet -VGA output from Marquee to DS VISION 3000. DS VISION 3000 CAT5 output to each monitor. Cable runs will determine which DS VISION 3000 receiver is used. Runs of less than 150 feet will use the short receivers and runs of over 150 feet will need to use the long receivers.
Page 28: Additional Resources
Additional Resources Unlike the products above that DMX has extensive experience with in our lab, the products below are presented in good faith and believed to be correct, however since DMX has not tested these products in house, we can make no representations or warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of all the information.
Page 29 Video Distribution Products This SP-HDMI-4A is used to split a single HDMI audio/video source to 4 output displays. It supports HDTV resolutions to 1080p. It can drive each buffered output more than 12 meters (40 HDMI cable feet) on quality Automatically boost the DVI signal to allow 50 feet of cable on its input and 50 feet on its output.
Page 30 Enhance presentations and displays with Hall Research's high resolution Video Splitters (Distribution Amplifiers). These devices allow your video signal to be displayed simultaneously on 2 monitors both as sharp and clear as the original.  Includes a power adapter and a high-quality input cable ...