HMP-500S/505S Media Player User’s Manual About the HMP-500S/505S Models This user’s manual applies to both model variants each with different local storage technologies: HMP‐500S HMP‐505S HD network media player Solid‐state HD network media player Hard disk local storage Internal CF card local storage For general installations Certified for shock and vibration‐ tolerant installations 80GB capacity for up to 30 hours of HD video@8Mbps 4GB capacity for up to 105 minutes of HD video@8Mbps All aspec
Contents 1. Introduction to the HMP‐500S/505S Media Player ........................................... 1 1.1. Software Management Features ........................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 1 1.3. Physical views ...................
1. Introduction to the HMP‐500S/505S Media Player The HMP‐500S/505S Media Player is an industrial‐grade, network managed, high‐definition media player suitable for large format digital signage displays such as LCDs and projectors.
1.4. Unit Installation The HMP‐500S/505S is supplied with a pair of mounting plates for unit installation. 1. Attach the mounting plates to the bottom side of the player with 2 screws (supplied) on each side. Supplied Mounting Plates (x2) 2. The player with the mounting plates attached can be mounted using 4 screws (not supplied) at 76mm X 228mm (2.99” X 8.98”) spacing. 2. Player System Setup 2.1.
• • • If your display lacks DVI or HDMI and requires a VGA connection, a DVI to VGA is required. If your display has HDMI but not DVI, you can purchase an HDMI‐DVI adapter or cable. For audio output, connect the supplied stereo RCA cable from the player to your monitor. Connect player to your network Connect player to your network router. Adfotain Manager Express can detect the IP location of your player automatically on a DHCP network.
proceed to the next section. 1. 2. Run the installer and follow the step by step instructions. Close the installer to finish installation. 2.3. Configuration with Adfotain Manager Express Setting the clock 1. Start Adfotain Manager Express and select player model 2. 3. After selecting the player, click on the Configuration button on the top right. Click Auto‐detect player button to locate all network‐connected devices of the same model.
Green z : player is online Red z : previously detected but currently offline 4. 5. Check the box preceding each target player and click Modify settings. You can configure more than one player at once. In the General Settings tab, confirm and select the appropriate time zone to ensure correct schedule playback. The time and date is automatically synchronized with your PC when you click Apply. Some options may not be available depending on your player mod 6. Set the device password.
The network settings tab lets you specify the player‘s static IP address and other settings. It’s important that no two devices on the network share the same IP. Net mask, gateway, domain, and DNS can also be configured on this page. Please consult your network administrator if you are uncertain of the values to these settings. Advanced settings This page lets you change the management mode of the device. 1. 2. 3. LAN mode (default): This allows local network management via Adfotain Manager Express.
Content Management with Adfotain Manager Express Please see Adfotain Manager Express 2.0 User’s Manual for content management operation. 3.
Weight 1.4kg 3 lbs. 1.14kg 2.5lbs Safety UL‐approved AC adapters Certifications CE/FCC RoHS Warranty One‐year limited parts & labor 4. Appendix: FAQ For more frequently asked questions and solutions, search the online product knowledge base at www.IAdea.com/support . What can I do to improve Adfotain Manager Express performance on my PC? The latest Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 offers improved performance and bug fixes to Adfotain Manager Express.
compatibility, we recommend outputting high definition content to the WMVHD format (8Mbps bit‐rate). You can recompress unplayable video files with recommended file formats and bit rates using the free and open source Handbrake tool at http://handbrake.fr/. Once you have found the right output settings for size and quality, save them in Handbrake profiles for future use. Then you can easily recompress any unplayable files you encounter in the future.
instructions. Configure an Static IP Once you have logged in the configuration page, choose IP configuration on the left hand side: 1. Select Static IP Address in drop down menu as shown on image above. 2. Fill in all fields. Contact your network administrator if you do not know the value of the fields. 3. Click Save & Reboot to complete IP configuration.
4. Once the device has rebooted, the new IP can also be confirmed at the boot screen. Note You will no longer able to connect to your device using default IP (169.254.1.1) because the device IP has been modified to your pre‐assigned static IP. 5.3. Additional device settings table Additional configuration options in the browser menus are described in this table. Function Name Description Documentation Online Help (www) Link to online support page (Internet access required).
6. Appendix: Firmware Upgrades If you are using Adfotain Manager Express to manage existing media players, you may be prompted to upgrade the firmware to ensure to enable the latest scheduling features. Current versions of the firmware update files are included on the Adfotain Manager Express CD, while future upgrades may be obtained from your reseller. 6.1. Firmware upgrade using Adfotain Manager Express 1. 2.
