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MPHDE-50

Quick Start Guide

The MPHDE-50 is a combination Media Player and Digital Encoder, providing a 

one-piece solution for digital signage applications.

This guide is for setting up the Media Player.  Setup of the digital encoder should 

be performed referencing the 

HDE-CSV-QAM/IP

 User Manual which is found 

under the 

MPHDE-50

 product page by following the directions at the bottom of 

this page.

For technical support please contact us at 1-800-523-6049 between the hours 

of 8am and 5pm EST.

Product and Documentation Updates

Download the latest User Manual (pdf) by visiting our website. You can 

navigate to the product page by entering the Model Name or Stock Number 

in the search field. Upon reaching the product page, the download link(s) will 

be located beneath the product image. Firmware Updates are also available 

and located under “Tech Support” in the “Resources” section of the website. 

General instructions for the FTP site, as well as updating your firmware, are 

provided on this page.

Summary of Contents for MPHDE-50

Page 1: ...PHDE 50 Quick Start Guide Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of their respective owner Blonder Tongue is ISO 9001 2015 Certified Rev 05302019 ...

Page 2: ... page For technical support please contact us at 1 800 523 6049 between the hours of 8am and 5pm EST Product and Documentation Updates Download the latest User Manual pdf by visiting our website You can navigate to the product page by entering the Model Name or Stock Number in the search field Upon reaching the product page the download link s will be located beneath the product image Firmware Upd...

Page 3: ...ncoder and used direct to a monitor NOTE Using the HDMI cable will prevent encoding lag for the mouse cursor movement If using the TV you will have to wait about 0 75 seconds from mouse movement to see the change on the screen Powering Up A mouse NOT INCLUDED is required to setup the media player and is used by plugging it into one of two USB ports on the front of the unit The media player provide...

Page 4: ...R SETUP When first turning on the unit you will see the following screen Use the mouse to select Advanced in the upper right corner Select Network Ethernet from the menus as shown below 1 2 2 1 Basic Settings Screen Advanced Settings Screens ...

Page 5: ... following screen On the right column of this screen select Static IP Settings as shown below 3 3 After selecting Static IP Settings the following section as shown is pulled up This is where the static IP address and other network fields are entered 4 4 ...

Page 6: ...board Alternately a USB keyboard can be used for typing when plugged into the second USB port on the front of the unit Click OK when done Using either a USB keyboard or the on screen keyboard and mouse enter the appropriate information for the other fields All five fields IP Address Gateway Netmask DNS1 DNS 2 must be populated in order for the SAVE to apply changes Click on the IP address line to ...

Page 7: ...ress 172 16 70 3 Gateway 172 16 70 100 Netmask 255 255 255 0 DNS 1 8 8 8 8 DNS 2 8 8 4 4 IMPORTANT The DNS addresses and all other fields must be populated for the SAVE to take effect Using 8 8 8 8 and 8 8 4 4 for DNS are suggested upon opening those fields The unit in the example is not attached to a network so the suggested defaults are ok for use If your unit is going to be attached to a networ...

Page 8: ...ttps support iadea com hc en us articles 360025360771 SignApps Express 3 1 2 or search the internet for SignApps Express The latest version as of the writing of this manual is 3 1 2 For the first use of the program the player will not be identified on the right pane In the lower right box type the IP address of the media player you just assigned and click the Add button This will bring up the medi...

Page 9: ...and screen layout is selected For a single pane display choose Full HD To create a playlist enter a name in the upper right box of the main pane and click Create Playlist This will bring up a dialog box In the dialog box click All Models and then the Continue button ...

Page 10: ...ted The main method of uploading content is by clicking the button on the top right side of the right pane Next navigate your computer to the location of the content you want to upload Now the program shows the main area where content is placed to be formatted properly prior to uploading to the media player ...

Page 11: ...log box opens When done making changes click OK The SAVE button is located at the top right corner of the screen Connected to SAVE is a drop down select button which allows the choice of either Export to Player or Export to USB Depending on the method of transfer select the correct option then click SAVE If Export to Player is selected a dialog box opens allowing selection of which player to send ...

Page 12: ...rst plug in a USB mouse to the media player and direct the mouse pointer near one of the corners of the screen Then click and hold the left mouse button for 10 seconds This automatically stops the playback and displays the first menu screen of the media player Returning Product for Repair or Credit A Return Material Authorization RMA Number is required on all products returned to Blonder Tongue re...

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