Planar® ContentSmart™ Media Player MP-3450 User’s Manual 020-1195-00A, Manual,Media Player,MP3450
Contents MP-3450 User’s Manual 1 1. 1 Introduction 1.1. Features 1 1.2. Package contents 1 1.3. Mounting options 1 1.4. Physical view 2 2. Configuring the MP-3450 Media Player 3 2.1. System connections 3 2.2. USB keyboard configuration menus 3 2.3. Connect the MP-3450 to your network 4 2.4. Video output settings 5 2.5. Clock and calendar settings 5 2.6. Setting a password 5 2.7. Factory reset 5 2.8. Applying firmware upgrades 6 2.9. Video input 6 3.
1. Introduction This document describes the hardware and software operations of the Planar® ContentSmart™ Media Player MP-3450, system set up, and frequently asked questions. 1.1. Features The MP-3450 is a Full-HD 1080p high definition digital signage media player featuring industrial grade mechanical design and versatile open-standard SMIL programmability. AV in for custom live content display Full-HD 1080p hardware decoding of MPEG, H.
1.4. Physical view Physical features (top and counter clockwise) 12V DC for power adapter HDMI 1.3a connector for digital video and audio combined outputs, or digital video via optional DVI adapter VGA port for analog video output 3.
2. Configuring the MP-3450 Media Player 2.1. System connections 1 Attach a video cable (either VGA or HDMI) to your monitor. When using the VGA connection, your monitor should support XGA (1024x768) resolution or greater. For audio output, you will also need to connect a stereo RCA cable from the MP-3450 to your monitor. When using an HDMI connection, audio is sent along with video over the HDMI cable, so no additional cables are required.
Navigating the menus Navigate the menus using arrow keys, space bar, enter key, 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 () or reject () any changes. 2.4. Connect the MP-3450 to your network Enter Network setting in the menu to set up a network connection method. Wireless connection The player will scan for wireless signals nearby during boot up.
2.5. 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, 1280x720, or 1920x1080. If you are connecting a LCD computer monitor, projector, or plasma display, refer to the device specifications for the best matching setting. Press the space bar to fill in the star (*) before pressing the enter key for . 2.6.
2.9. Applying firmware upgrades via USB 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. 1 DOWNLOAD the latest firmware and copy it to the root directory of a USB drive from www.PlanarDigitalSignage.
3. Content Management rd The Planar ContentSmart Media Player (MP-3450) is designed to work with 3 party management solutions. Please refer to the printed ContentSmart Software Guide for related set up instructions. 4. Authoring in HTML5 A major feature of the MP-3450 media appliance is the ability to playback HTML5 content which can contain dynamic information. 5. Working with SMIL The MP-3450 uses open communications protocols for content presentation and playback control.
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Safety Certifications Warranty UL-approved AC adapters CE/FCC/RoHS Planar Customer First™ 3 year limited 7. Appendix: FAQ What video format can I play? The recommended video encoding is using H.264, HP@L4.0 & 10Mbps bitrate. If a certain video is not played as scheduled, or if it plays poorly, please search the support site www.PlanarDigitalSignage.com/ContentSmart for “Converting videos” instructions. The LCD digital signage is placed near my Wi-Fi access point, yet the connection is unreliable.
Why won’t some media files play properly? The video data bit-rate used may have exceeded the recommended bit rate. The video data bit-rate is the amount of video or audio 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. Please visit: www.planar.com/support/downloads for video conversion tools.
Planar Customer First ™ 3-Year Limited Warranty The MP-3450 features a 3-year limited hardware warranty; this warranty period begins on the date of Planar’s initial shipment of the Product. For products located within the 48 contiguous United States, Planar offers a two-day Advance Replacement option; for Products located in other locations, Planar offers a “return and replace” option.
returned. Attach a pre-paid RMA return label that was included with Advance Replacement Product. Planar’s Return and Replace Option (outside the 48 contiguous United States) 1) If you are unable or unwilling to provide a credit card to use the Advance Replacement option, or if you are located outside the 48 contiguous states, Planar will provide “Return and replace” service.
d. e. f. g. h. Removal or installation of the product. Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure. Use of supplies or parts not meeting Planar’s specifications. Normal wear and tear. Failure to follow maintenance procedures as outlined in the Product’s user guide where a schedule is specified for regular cleaning of the Product. i. Opening the Product, tampering with internal circuitry, and/or removing or replacing of any internal components or parts. j.
IN NO EVENT WILL PLANAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST YOU BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Effect of Local Law This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from locality to locality.
