NMP-200U User’s Manual November 2008
Contents 1 Introduction to the NMP-200U .......................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................................4 2. Hardware Setup .....................................................................................................................
Revision History Revision # Change logs 1.0 First manual release 1.1 1. Description of each mode 2. Added SI mode function 1.2 Updated USB mode operations 1.3 Updated Adfotain Manager Express 1.0 work flow 2.0 General revision Frequently used references Please fill in the following data for future reference. MODEL NMP-200U SERIAL (COA): LOG IN USER*: PASSWORD*: MAC ADDRESS: DEVICE IP: The device IP may change after player restart.
1 Introduction to the NMP-200U The IAdea NMP-200U media player is an industrial-grade digital signage system suitable for remote and local management use. Configuration in a web browser Connect player with the supplied Ethernet cable to a PC to set time zone, access player logs, perform configuration backups and more from your web browser. Essential digital signage software included Adfotain Manager Express lets you harness the full signage potential of the NMP-200U.
2. Hardware Setup 2.1 Physical Features 2.2 Setting the display output mode Set the Video mode using the DIP switches on the back side of the unit. Switch positions per video mode are provided on the product label. For traditional TV: set to PAL or NTSC, depending on your region For LCD TV, Plasma, computer monitors, and projectors: set to VGA 2.3 Suggested hardware installations The player enclosure features VESA-compliant screw-slots for convenient attachment: A.
Notes on security features The Reset/Set clock button and Video mode switches are located on the player’s back panel to avoid tampering. If you don’t need to change display types often, you can cover both panels by fixing the player to a flat surface to lock settings. Clock settings can be performed from your web browser. You can prevent the player’s CF card from being removed from its slot.
3 Initial Device Configuration IAdea media players feature a software interface, similar to a router configuration interface, to greatly simplify the setup process. It is compatible with standard Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Simply connect your player to your PC with the supplied Ethernet network cable, and type the default IP in the browser’s address bar to log in. 3.1 Logging in to the NMP-200U Using your web browser, type in the following data: Default IP: 169.254.1.
3.2 Selecting a mode of operation Once you have logged in the configuration page, choose an operating mode from the gray bar: LAN mode allows you to manage the NMP-200U using Adfotain Manager Express LAN export USB mode allows you to manage the NMP-200U using Adfotain Manager Express USB export WAN mode is ONLY for use with Adfotain Central Management MZ Server SI Mode is reserved for developer and system integrator use A reboot is required following each device mode change.
You can also adjust the clock using the Reset/Set clock button. Please see Appendix 2 for instructions. Security Change password Change the web browser configuration login password. Device Management (LAN mode only) File manager Add/delete media files for simple playback. For advanced scheduling features, use the Adfotain Manager Express bundled solution. View logs The playback logging feature allows you to check player activity and download data for analysis.
4 Managing player contents with Adfotain Manager Express Once you have set up your signage player and display system, you are ready to load content into the player for playback on a schedule. 4.1 Management options using Adfotain Manager Express You have the following playback options when using Adfotain Manager Express: Looping playback You can select files, re-order them, and export via LAN, USB drive, or CF card for auto-repeating playback.
5 Specifications table Video codec support Image codec support Management options I/O ports Local storage Power requirements Environmental Dimensions Weight MPEG 1 MP@ML 480P MPG MPEG 2 MP@ML 480P MPG MPEG 4 ASP@L2 480P AVI JPEG 640x480 Adfotain Manager Express Adfotain Central MZ Server LAN mode API for development VGA out S-Video out Composite out 3.5mm stereo audio jack 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet port USB port 2.
Appendix 1: Setting up the player without network The following operations are alternatives methods available in web browser configuration or Adfotain Manager Express, and are provided for your reference when needed. Setting the clock manually The clock settings run on built-in battery for up to several years, but initially you will need to set it to your time zone for properly scheduled playback. After powering on both the player and the display, "PLEASE WAIT..." appears on the screen for 10 seconds.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Format a CF card using FAT or FAT32 file system (NTFS is not supported) Rename files in the alphanumerical order you want them to play Insert CF card to the player Unplug and replug player power (reboot) Files will play automatically with the following transitions: a. Images: 3 seconds per file, cross-fade transition b.
5. Click on the browser buttons to select media files to upload to device. Up to five media files can be transferred at once. 6. Click Upload button to transmit media files to device. After files have been uploaded to media processor, the playback won't occur immediately. The playback will start when user leaves File manager. The design ensures uninterrupted playback of the original programming until the replacement media files are fully uploaded. 7.
Appendix 2: Troubleshooting and FAQ What is a firmware? Should I upgrade my media player to the latest firmware version? Firmware is the system software that makes the hardware work. For example, your personal computer stores its firmware (called built-in operating system or BIOS) on a chip in its motherboard. Usually firmware updates provide bug fixes or adds new features to the system.
video editing program such as Windows Movie Maker, which is included free with Windows XP or Vista OS. HMP and XMP players can be configured to automatically add black bars for certain types of displays. You can set the output resolution in HMP-500’s browser configuration page to match the native resolution of your display unit. Some JPEG files cannot play on media player. JPEG images can be created with either baseline or progressive compression. Baseline JPEG has better support among devices.
