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MV-Flash M3+ This brief guide explains how to use and set up your MV-FLASH M3+ decoder board. It is intended for Digital View/RemoteMedia staff who assemble ViewStream product for demos or for customers, and for resellers of RemoteMedia equipment. Introduction The MV-FLASH M3+ is an MPEG decoder board designed to use with TV and Video Monitors for playing MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MPEG-4 video and audio files.
System Design A typical setup of a Video Monitor display with a MV-FLASH M3+ looks like this: 15 Remote Ext. 23 Reserved CNV3 J P2 CN11 18 I/O expansion connector 2 IR connector 14 Alternative Video/VGA switch 22 Video/VGA switch 21 VGA out 20 Alternative Video out...
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A) Mechanical buttons Standard MV-switchmount with 8 buttons. Custom made switchmount for 1-8 buttons when connected to the buttons connector CN6 via the standard switchmount cable. Custom made switchmount kit for 1-8 buttons when connected to the Remote Ext. socket (CN5) for alternative remote control buttons. B) Touch screen segments The MV-Flash M3+ when connected with a LCD interface controller can output videos on to LCD screen.
Quick Start CAUTION: Never connect or disconnect parts of the system when the system is powered up as this may cause serious damage. CONNECTION – Connection and usage are straightforward. However, care needs to be taken with the following: Ensuring parts have been correctly connected – both power & signal considerations. Checking that all switches and jumpers are set correctly.
General Notes The MV-FLASH M3+ is designed for use with Video Monitors and other analogue signal input displays. Here are some notes for correct use: Preparation - Before you proceed, please familiarize yourself with the various connectors, jacks, switches and function buttons of the MV-FLASH M3+ unit (see the ‘System Design’...
Connectors, pinouts & jumpers CNV3 J P2 CN11 The various connectors are: Speaker out (L/R) connector Reserved Alternative Video/VGA switch Remote Ext. Switches and buttons connector Alternative PAL/NTSC connector Alternative audio output CN10 Alternative power connector CN11 I/O Expansion connector CNV1 Alternative S-Video/ Composite video output...
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Details: CN1 – Speaker out (L/R) SYMBOL CN2 – Reserved CN4 – Alternative Video/VGA switch SYMBOL CN5 - Remote Ext. SYMBOL CN6 – Switches and buttons connector SYMBOL CN7 – Alternative PAL/NTSC connector SYMBOL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Ground Left speaker out Ground Right speaker out DESCRIPTION...
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CN9 - Alternative audio output SYMBOL AUDIO_L AUDIO_R CN10 - Alternative power SYMBOL +12V CN11 – I/O Expansion SYMBOL LD08 LD09 LD10 LD11 LD12 LD13 LD14 LD15 /LCS /LOE /LWRHL /LA20 /LA21 AUX6 AUX7 EAUX32 GPI0 GPI1 GPI2 GPI3 GPI4 GPI5 VCC3 CNV1 - Alternative S-Video/Composite video output...
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CNV2 - VGA output SYMBOL H_SYNC V_SYNC CNV3 - Reserved LED2 – Alternative power LED connector SYMBOL LED2 J1 - S-Video Out SYMBOL LUMA_OUT CHROMA_OUT J2 - Composite video Out SYMBOL CENTER J3 - Audio left out SYMBOL LEFT_AUDIO J4 - Audio right out SYMBOL RIGHT_AUDIO J5 - USB...
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J6 – Compact Flash card connector SYMBOL /CE1 /CD1 /CD2 /CE2 RESET Pin45 Pin46 PP1 - Main power input SYMBOL +12_CENTER DESCRIPTION Ground Data bit 3 Data bit 4 Data bit 5 Data bit 6 Data bit 7 Card enable 1 Ground Ground Ground...
System Setup A) SELECT SWITCHES Before powering on the MV-FLASH M3+: Make sure the corresponding signal cables have been connected from the Composite or S-Video output jacks. Set the 'PAL/NTSC' switch (S1) to the chosen output format. B) POWER UP Config mode In config mode, you may need either external buttons or 8-segmented touch screen to operate.
Press the 'play' button'. The first track of the collection of MPEG files will be played. Note: special specific track playback activated by assigned button can also be performed in sleep mode - contact local sales office. *The Autoplay and Sleep playback mode are selected when writing the MPEG files on to the CompactFlash Card by using DV Studio Advanced software.
Operating Instructions OPERATING MODES There are two operating modes in MV-Flash M3+ – “playlist mode” and “simple play mode” 1. Playlist mode When operating in playlist mode, both project file (*.prj) and playlist file (*.pll) must be present on the Compact Flash card. These are used to control the sequence for all video tracks.
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REPEAT (Button 4) When REPEAT is pressed the current track loop back on itself continuously. To disable the repeat mode press REPEAT, PLAY, PREVIOUS TRACK or NEXT TRACK . When the track plays to the end it will playback the next track (and etc.) as normal.
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Dimensions 5.07 81.31 The maximum thickness of the controller is 20.6mm with or without video 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.
Specifications Playable formats: Video Storage medium: Output Display Systems: Video Output: Output Resolution: Audio Outputs: Signal-to-Noise: Select Switches: Indicators: Start-up Modes: Power Input: Power Consumption: Environment: Relative Humidity Dimensions: Net Weight: External ports: Video Storage Accessories: * For MPEG-2 video, the encoding rate is limited to 5Mb/s MPEG-1 video (Video CD) MPEG-2 video* (DVD) MPEG-4 video (DivX format)
WARRANTY The products are warranted against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase provided no modifications are made to it and it is operated under normal conditions and in compliance with the instruction manual.
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