Introduction The M3-310 is an embedded video media player OEM board with a built in LCD interface. The board is ideally suited for fanless solid-state media player and LCD display products for market applications such as digital signage, retail promotion systems and information displays in places such as museums.
System Design IMPORTANT NOTE: Whist the M3-310 does make it easy to build a media player based system it is intended for use by qualified system builders and integrators; the manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury caused by the use of this product. It is the responsibility of the system builder or integrator using the M3-310 and related parts to: ...
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Summary: Switches and buttons (9 – 16 button) 12. Power input (DC +12V) Compact Flash card slot 13. Speaker out (L/R) Inverter status 14. Alternative line out LED1 - Controller status 15. TTL panel connector LED2 - Backlight status 16. LVDS panel connector Reserved 17.
Plug the panel signal cable direct to CN2 (if TTL panel is used) or J3 (if LVDS panel is used) on the M3-310. Plug the other end of cables on the LCD panel connector. Page 7 of 36...
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M3-310 power input (PP1). Plug the OSD switch mount cable (p/n:420680260-3) to CNC1 on the M3-310 and another to the OSD switch mount. (P/N:416100520-3) For “Auto play with Power On” , short the pin1-2 on JP6 ...
System Notes The following outlines various issues related to the M3-310 and making a complete system: LED1/LED2 - The power/status LED indicator shows the following status of Panel: Controller LED status (LED1): Backlight LED status (LED2): Panel State Panel State...
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Section 5 to define the correct settings. Otherwise it may break down the panel. (Note: Maximum current output to panel: 2A) Power on - Switch on the M3-310 board and panel by using the OSD switch mount (P/N 416100520-3) or short Pin1-2 at JP6 for “Auto power On”.
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The DV Studio Software program is available for free download from the Digital View website. Service & Warranty Forfeit: The warranty will be invalid if rework is performed on the M3-310. The M3-310 is not user serviceable or repairable. Page 11 of 36...
5.1 Jumpers setting Purpose Note For internal testing 1-3 & 2-4 closed, factory set, do not remove Panel power voltage select See panel voltage setting table 1 CAUTION: Incorrect setting will cause panel damage Backlight brightness voltage range 1-2 closed = 3.3V max* 2-3 closed = 5V max Backlight inverter on/off control –...
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1024x600 Note: In addition to the above panel support lists, we are on going to support various panel models for M3-310. Please contact Digital View offices for supporting your panel that are not listed. Panel selection (JP2 &JP3) - Resolution...
5.2 Pin Assignment CN1 – Speaker out (Left / Right) SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Ground Left speaker out Ground Right speaker out CN2 – Panel connector (TTL) SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Ground Ground No connection No connection Data bit R0 Data bit R1 Data bit R2 Data bit R3 Data bit R4 Data bit R5...
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VLCD Panel power supply (3,3V/5V) (selected by JA3) VLCD Panel power supply (3,3V/5V) (selected by JA3) No connection No connection No connection No connection CN3 – Switches and buttons (#9 - #16) SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Button 9 SW10 Button 10 SW11 Button 11 SW12 Button 12...
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CN8 – Serial control (for Panel) SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SDATA Reserved SCLK Reserved Tx Data Rx Data CN9 - Alternative speaker output SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Ground AUDIO_L Audio left channel output Ground AUDIO_R Audio right channel output CN10 - Alternative power out SYMBOL DESCRIPTION +5V out...
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SW_ON Power button B BVR_A Backlight Brightness VR pin A BVR_WIP Backlight Brightness R pin WIP BVR_B Backlight Brightness VR pin B (470 ohm resistor to +5V Vcc) Ground MENU OSD menu -/LEFT OSD -/Left +/RIGHT OSD +/Right SEL_DN OSD Select down SEL_UP OSD Select up No connection...
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Ground TXAC+ Positive LVDS clock for A channel TXAC- Negative LVDS clock for A channel Ground Ground TXB0+ Positive differential LVDS data bit B0 TXB0- Negative differential LVDS data bit B0 TXB1+ Positive differential LVDS data bit B1 TXB1- Negative differential LVDS data bit B1 No connection No connection...
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J7 - USB connector SYMBOL DESCRIPTION UVCC USB - VCC -VE USB Data +VE USB Data Ground J8 - M3-310 debugger PP1 - Main power input SYMBOL DESCRIPTION +12_CENTER +12V DC in center pin Ground VR1 – External volume control...
LCD Display Setup 6.1 Use of OSD switch mount By way of explanation the following refers to a set of sample buttons that may be obtained as an option. In addition to power on/off and connection for backlight brightness the controller provides an On Screen Display of certain functions which are controlled by 5 momentary type buttons (analog VR type) or 8 momentary type buttons (digital type): Controls...
6.2 OSD Functions for LCD display Brightness and Contrast Brightness Increase/decrease brightness level. Press – or + (- + ) Total : 256 steps Contrast Increase/decrease panel contrast level. Press – or + (- + ) Total : 192 steps Exit Exit the OSD menu and save the settings Color...
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Exit Exit the OSD menu Utilities OSD setting OSD Timeout : 0 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 seconds (Always on when set to 0) Press – or + (- OSD menu horizontal position Press –...
Operating Setup Ensure the M3-310 system is ready for use in accordance with preceding sections. With the player system ready for use the following section outlines various configuration settings. 7.1 OSD Configuration In OSD configuration mode, you may need external buttons, 8-segmented touch screen or IR remote handset to operate.
If start track mode is selected in playlist, the pre-defined started track will be played first after boot-up. For example, if track #5 is defined as the start track, then the M3-310 will play track #5 after start up. (The default start track is the first track in playlist) Step by step: ...
- contact Digital View for details. 7.3 Loop Playback The M3-310 will play in auto-loop play mode, so long as none of the function buttons are pressed. (NOTE: Loop playback is the standard playback setting of the M3-310 but the track playback sequence can be changed as required: contact local sales office.)
8.1.2 Simple play mode In simple play mode, the user just copies all video files (.mpg/.avi/.mov) or JPEG files (.jpg) onto the CF card in a folder called Media. The M3-310 will play these files in alphanumeric sequence. For JPEG files, the play time can be set by the last digit of the filename. (For example: APPLE5.jpg, where “5”...
8.2 Operating functions The following shows the default button operation in “Simple Play mode”. (This requires a button switch-mount or 8-segments touch screen connected.) PLAY (Button 1) Resumes playback of videos from track 1 after STOP has been pressed. ...
8.3 Formatting Compact flash card It is recommended that CF cards are re-formatted with FAT32 again before use. Formatting procedure for Windows: Double click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop. Right-click the drive name of card reader. ...
8.4 Exporting Project and Playlist Use DV Studio Plus* software to export your project file (.prj) and playlist file (.pll). Make sure the CF card is formatted with FAT32 and the CF card reader is connected and the driver is well installed. The CF card reader is auto- detected as the „Removable Disk”...
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Set the play mode and button. Page 31 of 36...
Click Start to export. 8.5 USB update The M3-310 USB port provides the ability to connect a USB memory stick directly and to read and write data to and from the Compact Flash card using the automatic USB update capability. (Please refer to Application Note* for...
Dimension JP16 LED1 LED2 JP15 JP1 JP5 The maximum thickness of the board is 38mm without add-on board (measured from bottom of PCB to top of components, including any underside components & leads). We recommend clearances of: 5mm from bottom of PCB - if mounting on a metal plate we also recommend a layer of suitable insulation material is added to the mounting plate surface.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Depending on the features desired, customer/purchaser may be required to obtain a license with the relevant organizations. TRADEMARKS The following are trademarks of Digital View Ltd: Digital View M3-310 Page 35 of 36...