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1 Introduction
1.1
Overview
The Player VIP is a MPEG-4/MPEG-2 decoder providing a flexible and cost-efficient
Video over IP (VIP) solution for distributed media systems. The Player VIP converts a digital
video stream to NTSC or PAL analog video and stereo audio outputs. The stream can originate
from a Streamer VIP video encoder, the VideoCenter software application, or local storage. The
Player VIP receives the video streams and displays the video locally.
The Player VIP supports three modes of operation: Live, Video On Demand (VOD), and
Video Over Hard Drive (VOHD). In Live mode, the Player VIP displays a stream from a
Streamer VIP, while the VideoCenter provides the stream in VOD mode. During VOHD mode,
the Player VIP plays back video files stored locally. An Internet browser configures the
Player VIP allowing easy customization to meet the needs of various media systems. The
Player VIP is ideal for entertainment, digital signage, and security applications.
This document applies to the latest revision of the Player VIP, as listed in the revision history
Section 7.
1.2
Features
1.2.1
Processor
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MIPS processor
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MPEG-4/MPEG-2 decoding engine
1.2.2
Power Supply
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12 V main power input
1.2.3
Memory
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32 MiB synchronous DRAM
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4 MiB Flash memory
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CompactFlash (CF), Type II
1.2.4
Communications
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10/100 Mbps Ethernet, RJ-45
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802.11g/b wireless (optional)
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USB 1.1 Host port
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EIA-232 Serial port
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MiB is the IEC abbreviation for mebibyte = 2
20
byte = 1 048 576 byte. The kibi and mebi
abbreviations are based on the 1998 IEC standard for binary multiples. For further reading, see
the US NIST web site,
http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Units/binary.html
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