XMP-120/130 User's Manual
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1. Initially the player will boot into the Welcome screen PLUG IN a USB keyboard to enter configuration menus The menu and blue background will appear in Welcome about 30 seconds he device is now operation If you have already loaded media contents into the player contents will play back AN immediately after boot up and the Welcome screen will not be shown You can still plug in a USB keyboard at any time during playback to enter the menu system PLUG IN a USB keyboard not supplied to the unit s USB port The player will enter the graphical menu system in approx 30 seconds If you have set up a password the menu will not be displayed until you press Ctrl Alt Del 2 3 Navigating the menus You must attach a USB keyboard not supplied to the XMP 120 130 to configure settings With the player booted up and ready it takes approximately 30 seconds after you plug in the keyboard for the following menu to be displayed DCrNOnOoOO nE 2 Navigate the menus using arrow keys space bar enter key ESC and numeral keys on your USB keyboard Use the keyboard arrow keys to highlight menu items press the space bar to move the star cursor and then press enter to confirm lt OK gt or reject lt Cancel gt any changes 2 4 Connect the XMP 120 130 to your network Wireless connection XMP 130 only BSES lt Done gt The player will scan for wireless signals nearby during boot up If the network require2. I VGA with a TV set typically 16 9 ratio works better when using with a computer monitor 4 3 works better What video output can work simultaneously VGA amp HDMI can output simultaneously If player switch to composite out then composite will be the only available video out After auto adjustment my monitor appears shifted in 16 9 mode Some monitors do not work well with 16 9 format they work fine in 4 3 and 16 10 In this case please manual adjust your monitor Why does my player not work with 480p 640x480 video When players output is set to 16 9 playing 640x480 video may cause player output to flicker Recommended resolution for 16 9 wide content is 720x400 If both Ethernet amp WiFi are available which connection will take priority When Ethernet is not available or disconnected system will try to use WiFi connection If both connections are available Ethernet will take priority for data transfer What is the maximum file size for a single video file The maximum video file size for the XMP 120 is 2GB even when using a larger SD card Recommend file size is 1850MB or less How do I manage the playback of contents The XMP 120 130 is designed to be interoperable with leading 3 party management software solutions or via SMIL open standard commands Why won t some media files play properly The video data bit rate may be higher than the recommended bit rate The video data bit rate is the amount of video or audi
3. UG the power cord into the device PLUG a USB keyboard to the device to enter menu system Follow on screen instructions and SELECT firmware upgrade option in the menu When instructed PLUG IN the USB drive to begin firmware upgrade 3 Content Management Please consult the software documentation for information specific to your management solution 4 Working with SMIL The XMP 120 130 uses open communications protocols for highly flexible content presentation and playback control SMIL compliance means predictable results across multiple devices and SMIL s non proprietary nature means that your investments are never obsolete 4 1 Introduction Using SMIL pronounced smile the language created by W3C for multimedia communications the media player understands the language spoken by professional tools from companies such as Adobe Apple Microsoft and Real Networks What this means is quicker easier and better integration of your players into your digital signage networks opening up avenues of software controls and realizing the full potential of your player hardware down the road C Wop wine wee ERG 4 2 www a smil org for Developers For resources downloads and community support please visit www a smil org 5 Technical Data 5 1 Specifications XMP 120 XMP 130 Recommended 16 9 video resolution 640x360 or 720x400 Network Connectivity HDMI digital video up to 720p with audio HDMI digital video up t
4. XMP 120 130 User s Manual Notes about model variants The XMP 120 and XMP 130 models are based on XMP 120 with the following differences XMP 120 XMP 130 Ethernet only Ethernet Wi Fi Wireless operations apply to XMP 130 only All other aspects of operation are identical for each model Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 1 Features 1 1 2 Package contents 1 1 3 Mounting options 1 1 4 Physical views 1 2 Setting up the system 2 2 1 System connections 2 2 2 Entering menu configuration via USB keyboard 2 2 3 Navigating the menus 2 2 4 Connect the XMP 120 130 to your network 2 2 5 Clock and calendar settings 3 2 6 Audio volume settings 4 2 7 Video output settings 4 2 8 Setting a password 4 2 9 Factory reset 4 2 10 Applying firmware upgrades Error Bookmark not defined 3 Content Management 6 4 Working with SMIL 7 4 1 Introduction 7 4 2 www a smil org for Developers 7 5 Technical Data 8 5 1 Specifications 8 6 Appendix FAQ 9 1 Introduction This document describes the hardware and software operations of the XMP 120 130 system set up and frequently asked questions 1 1 Features e HDMI VGA and Composite video outputs e High resolution image output up to 1280x720 pixels e DVD quality video playback with sound using MPEG 4 ASP 2Mbps e Built in metal mounting points XMP 130 only Built in wireless b g n network 1 2 Package contents Q Main Unit AC Adapter 3 5mm t
5. check to see if the device is set to the right time zone on the world clock When nothing seems wrong the time zone setting is often the reason the program is not played 10
6. d pressing CONTROL ALT DELETE 3 key combination simultaneously You may connect the keyboard at any stage of player operation or before during boot up If you forget the password you will need to reset the device See Factory reset 2 9 Factory reset If you forget a system password you have set you must reset the system to regain access to the player Using the reset button 1 Press and hold the reset button with a pin 2 Re connect the power cord 3 Inabout 8 seconds the status LED flashes a Reset button 4 Release reset button and wait for system to initialize Using a USB keyboard System reset will re initialize the system clear passwords and return settings to their default values Perform the following 1 CONNECT USB keyboard 2 REBOOT the player and look for the reset instructions on the top left corner of the screen When it appears PRESS the Delete key on your keyboard gt If you missed the reset window unplug power and try again 3 You should see a menu with a reset confirmation dialogue box SELECT Yes to confirm 4 WAIT while system reboots to complete reset 2 10 Applying firmware upgrades Firmware updates can be performed using a USB flash drive Please read the release notes carefully regarding the changes that will be made to your player before applying the upgrade 4 a U BW N DOWNLOAD the latest firmware and copy it to the root directory of a USB drive from www digisignage com PL
7. mbedded systems are usually incompatible with the latter type Make sure to save images as baseline JPEG in your photo editor or resave them as baseline JPEGs using free tools such as Paint net http www paint net Does the media player support video streaming No all media files are designed to play from local storage built in flash SD card or CF card 9 During content and schedule sync contents are transferred to player s local storage before being presented on screen This ensures the best possible presentation and fluid delivery of your video message Video streaming raises many playback quality issues such as image freezing blocking or blue screens costing you valuable air time and losing your audience s attention The media player ts not playing What should I do Check the player s messages on the display OSD or on screen display for status information Since dedicated media players usually lack input devices such as keyboard or mouse like PCs troubleshooting is usually based on user s knowledge and experience with the specific media player First check the on screen message and stats reports Bad play list and timing issues are two major causes of playback problems To determine if the problem is caused by a bad play list just delete the play list and restart player The player should loop through all media files indicating a fault with the play list If the playback is scheduled to play at specific time
8. o 720p with audio and I O Ports D SUB VGA analog video D SUB VGA analog video RJ45 Ethernet port RJ45 Ethernet port USB host Type A USB host Type A 3 5mm combined analog A V out jack 3 5mm combined analog A V out jack IEEE 802 11 b g n 24 GHz only wireless with WPA WPA2 TKIP AES security Mounting solution Metal mounting flange 140mm x 75 100mm pitch Digital Signage Power auto on upon power cord attach Features Automatic error recovery built in WDT Real time clock with 12 hour backup battery Automatic NTP clock adjustment Local storage Internal 2GB NAND flash Memory card slot Secure Digital Card SD SDHC SD card disables internal memory Accessories 3 5mm to RCA AV cable 3 5mm to RCA AV cable Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Printed quick start guide Printed quick start guide AC power adapter AC power adapter Wi Fi antenna Power supply Input LOOV 240V 50 60Hz Output 12V 1 5A DC Power consumption Power consumption 8W BW typical Environmental Operating temperature 0 40 C n s 32 104 F Humidity 5 85 40 C 32 104 F non condensing Dimensions WxHxD 271 x 185 x 29 mm 10 6 x 7 28 x 1 14 Weight 687 grams 1 51 Ibs 698 grams 1 54 Ibs Certifications CE FCC RoHS One year limited parts amp labor 6 Appendix FAQ Why is there no video output Please verify your dip switch configuration and see if you are using the corresponding output When using HDM
9. o Ethernet Wi Fi antenna Quick Start Guide RCA AV cable cable XMP 130 only NOT INCLUDED A USB keyboard is required for system setup 140mm R 1 3 Mounting options ry The player can be attached to mounting posts on the back of screens or inside cabinetry with the built in 140mm x 75 100mm variable mounting flange For XMP 130 only ATTACH the wireless antenna as shown in physical views Screw the antenna clockwise onto the antenna post Bottom view 1 4 Physical views Wi Fi antenna XMP 130 only Wi Fi antenna post XMP 130 only HDMI screw lock Ethernet USB port Status LED Kensington lock SD card slot 3 5mm AV out 140 mm x 75 100mm Video mode 12V DCin HDMI mounting flange 1 2 Setting up the system 2 1 System connections 1 for Composite video only Skip to step 2 for HDMI or VGA displays SET the output switches to NTSC or PAL 2 CONNECT the player to your display with an HDMI VGA or supplied 3 5mm composite AV cable and switch your display on to the corresponding input mode 3 ATTACH the AC power adapter main unit status LED lights up and you should see Starting up on screen hs ts M Software HDMI avoa Cee 4 3 PPR 16 9 Comp Mg ntsc Video Mele PAL 1234 4 WAIT while player boots up 90 seconds once you see Welcome on screen the unit is ready for content update or menu configuration 2 2 Entering menu configuration via USB keyboard
10. o data used per second to store or play the contents usually expressed in Mbps mega bits per second Video encoded with excessive bit rates will not playback smoothly in the media player likely due to storage i o bottleneck Visit www digisignage com for compatible media format presets The media playback looks different on a PC compared to the media player s screen Wrong aspect ratio The XMP 120 will always stretch contents to wide screen aspect ratio approx 16 9 regardless of the native resolution of the video source If you format your video for 16 9 wide in your editor the output should be correct regardless of the encoding resolution There are 2 major aspect ratios width to height ratios for video content but many kinds of displays If you play 4 3 video on a 16 9 display or vice versa a circle becomes oval and the picture takes on a squeezed or stretched look To avoid this distorted look adding black bars are a common technique Some JPEG images cannot be played in the media player Progressive JPEG are not supported Please convert to baseline JPEG for maximum compatibility JPEG images can be either of 2 types baseline or progressive compression Baseline JPEG offers greatest compatibility while progressive JPEGs are suitable for web site images Progressive images are downloaded and displayed progressively being rendered more clearly as more data is received over the internet Dedicated media player and e
11. ormation Output setting Time setting Content source Network setting Set local time Change password Load factory default Undo changes Firmware update lt Done gt lt Done gt gt SET local time then gt SET time zone Daylight Saving DST rules can be configured when you enter the Set time zone submenu 3 2 6 Audio volume settings From the Main Menu select Output setting to enter the submenu You can enter the sound level in percentage from O quietest to 100 loudest or in decibels db from 22 quietest to O loudest 2 7 Video output settings For best quality set the output resolution to match your display s native resolution to avoid image scaling and blur If you are connecting to an LCD TV the resolution setting is most likely 1366x768 or 1920x1080 gt For 1920x1080 displays we recommend setting the output of XMP 120 130 to 1280x720 for the best video quality If you are connecting a LCD computer monitor projector or plasma display refer to the device documentation for the best matching setting Press the space bar to fill in the star before pressing the enter key for lt OK gt 2 8 Setting a password To prevent your player settings from being modified by unauthorized personnel set a player password to hide the menus From the top level menu select Change password to set a password Once a password is set you can only access the menus by connecting a USB keyboard an
12. s authentication you will be asked to provide the password for access Wired connection To use the wired Ethernet connection connect an Ethernet cable and the Wi Fi XMP 130 will be disabled Player IP address You will also need an IP address for the player on your network This could be set automatically DHCP or manually static IP DHCP automatically assign network IP address DHCP is enabled by default You do not need to change the settings unless setting a static IP Static IP manually assign network IP address Highlight IP configuration and press Enter on keyboard to lt Select gt Move the highlight to Static IP below press Space bar on the keyboard to fill in the star at the Static IP brackets and press Enter on the keyboard to select lt OK gt Network setting Assign an IP address manually lt Cancel gt Proceed to configure an available static IP address Select Wireless configuration or IP configuration as determined by your connection Please consult your network administrator if necessary Static IP P 192 168 x x Network setting eee d 2 Wireless configuration Gateway il Domain on Coo o lt Est gt lt Change gt lt Cancel gt 2 5 Clock and calendar settings It s important to set the correct time and time zone for schedule playback Highlight Time setting and press Enter on keyboard to lt Select gt Main Menu Device inf
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