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Planar ContentSmart MP60 User Manual

Overview

This document describes the hardware operation of the Planar® ContentSmart™ Media Player
MP60, system set-up and frequently asked questions.

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Feature Highlights

The Planar ContentSmart MP60 is a Full HD (1920 x 1080) high definition digital signage media
player featuring and industrial-grade mechanical design, versatile open-standard HTML5 and
SMIL programmability.

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HDMI-in for custom live content display

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Full HD 1080p hardware decoding of MPEG1/2/4, H.264 and VC-1 media formats

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8GB on-board flash local storage with MicroSD expansion slot

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Integrated audio and video output via HDMI

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3 USB ports

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Built-in wireless b/g/n network

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Support for HTML5 widgets for dynamic content (W3C Widgets standard)

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Industry-leading W3C SMIL support for developers

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Supports full POPAI Screen Media Formats Standards profiles S1 to S12, and E1 to E8

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Multiple 3

party software solution compatibility

Summary of Contents for ContentSmart MP60

Page 1: ...Planar ContentSmart Media Player MP60 User Manual...

Page 2: ...em Connections 7 2 2 Basic Settings 8 2 3 Connect Player to Your Network 9 2 3 1 Wireless connection 9 2 3 2 Static IP manually assign network IP address 10 2 3 3 Wired connection 11 2 3 4 Proxy setti...

Page 3: ...34 2 18 1 Manual Expansion 34 2 18 2 Auto Expansion 36 2 19 System Configuration Factory Reset 37 2 19 1 Using the reset button 37 2 19 2 Using a USB mouse 37 2 20 System Configuration Power Save 38...

Page 4: ...atile open standard HTML5 and SMIL programmability HDMI in for custom live content display Full HD 1080p hardware decoding of MPEG1 2 4 H 264 and VC 1 media formats 8GB on board flash local storage wi...

Page 5: ...use is required for system setup 1 3 Installation 1 3 1 Attach wireless antenna Attach the wireless antenna as shown below then screw antenna clockwise onto the post Media Player Unit HDMI Cable Wi Fi...

Page 6: ...on Attach on the back of the monitor using Velcro Separate the Velcro pads and stick on the bottom of player Stick the other Velcro pads onto the back of monitor then attach the player to it Use HDMI...

Page 7: ...ector for digital video and audio combined INPUT Micro USB for ADB Android debug console port 3 x USB ports for USB content update and configuration Power Status LED indicator Ethernet port for networ...

Page 8: ...an HDMI connection audio is sent along with video over the HDMI cable so no additional cables are required Attach the AC power adapter to power on the unit After approximately 15 seconds the booting...

Page 9: ...aced by tap actions Figure 2 2 1 Basic settings Network Time zone Content Each time the Basic settings menu is entered playback will automatically begin after 15 seconds if content services have been...

Page 10: ...ess connection Click the Wireless LAN setting to launch the wireless configuration UI Figure 2 3 1 Click the ON OFF button as indicated below to turn ON Wireless interface network Figure 2 3 2 The pla...

Page 11: ...2 3 3 Click on the network ID to connect If the network requires authentication you will be asked to provide a password Figure 2 3 4 2 3 2 Static IP manually assign network IP address 1 Check the box...

Page 12: ...ings change DHCP to Static Figure 2 3 6 3 Fill the form and click Connect to complete the setting Scroll down swipe to see the rest of the menu if needed Figure 2 3 7 2 3 3 Wired connection To use the...

Page 13: ...x If using DHCP no further action is required Figure 2 3 8 Static IP Manually assign network IP address 1 Click Static IP Settings to configure static IP address Figure 2 2 3 4 Proxy settings 1 In Bas...

Page 14: ...r ContentSmart MP60 User Manual 13 Figure 3 10 2 Click Network then click Advanced Figure 2 3 11 3 Proxy setting menu will be launched Input proxy hostname and port then click Done to finish configura...

Page 15: ...and the advanced configuration menu will be launched 2 Click Network then click Show IP Figure 2 3 13 3 This feature is to control whether the IP address is displayed in the Basic settings menu This...

Page 16: ...rt MP60 User Manual 15 2 4 Time Zone Settings 1 In Basic Settings click Time zone Figure 2 4 1 2 Choose the correct time zone from the available options Figure 2 4 2 2 5 Content Settings 1 Click the S...

Page 17: ...tent URL and click Set It will return to Basic Settings automatically Figure 2 5 2 3 The player will check the availability of SMIL HTML5 content URL with the Play button showing Checking The checking...

Page 18: ...the player to reboot if the FailSafe function is not configured Figure 2 5 3 4 If the SMIL HTML5 content URL is available the Play button will change to a 15 second countdown and the playback will st...

Page 19: ...ayer ID and storage capacity 1 Click the Advanced button and the advanced configuration menu will be launched Figure 2 6 1 2 Click on Information The definitions of the Health Status are Green Normal...

Page 20: ...fter the system starts up 1 Click the Advanced button Figure 2 6 1 2 Click on Content then click on AppStart 3 Enter the valid URL of HTML SMIL in AppStart Figure 2 7 1 If you already configured SMIL...

Page 21: ...PP for execution while the system has failed to play the assigned content 1 Click the Advanced button and the advanced configuration menu will be launched Figure 2 6 1 2 Click on Content then click on...

Page 22: ...icro SD card must not be removed When EasyPlay is enabled the player will play content only from the USB drive or MicroSD card If a user wants to play content from the URL server configured via Set co...

Page 23: ...9 1 Configure Photo Mode 1 Click on Photo for choosing photos and music Click on the buttons as marked in red below and select the directories for photos and music from the USB drive 2 Click Set butt...

Page 24: ...selected folders will be played after clicking the Play button in the Basic or Advanced settings menu Figure 2 9 3 EasyPlay Schedule Configuration 1 Click the Advanced button Fig 2 6 1 2 Click on Cont...

Page 25: ...times assigned in the time slots A E are inclusive For example a schedule assigned per the example below Figure 2 9 5 The exact playback time will be the time slots marked in blue as shown in figure...

Page 26: ...ive resolution to avoid image scaling and blur If you are connecting an LCD computer monitor projector or plasma display refer to the device specifications for optimal settings 1 Click the Advanced bu...

Page 27: ...26 Figure 2 10 1 3 Click on Resolution and select suitable resolution from the pop up menu The default configuration is Auto Detect player will auto detect and use the best optimized resolution that...

Page 28: ...90 180 270 degrees 4 Click the Advanced button and the advanced configuration menu will be launched Fig 2 6 1 5 Click the Display sound button then click on Display The Display Settings page will be l...

Page 29: ...on and the advanced configuration menu will be launched Fig 2 6 1 2 Click the Display sound button and then click on Sound The Sound Settings page will be launched Figure 2 11 1 3 Click on Volumes and...

Page 30: ...ayer s name can be specified so the player can be easily recognized in the management software Management software support is required 1 Click the Advanced button and the advanced configuration menu w...

Page 31: ...ion for player access If the password is set a password prompt will appear if a user is trying to enter the Basic settings menu from playback 1 Click the Advanced button and the advanced configuration...

Page 32: ...2 14 1 Figure 2 14 2 2 15 Scheduling Configuration Time Server The feature allows user to synchronize player s time with the web server where the appStart URL hosted It is dabled by default When disa...

Page 33: ...2 16 Scheduling Configuration Scheduled Reboot The Scheduled Reboot feature allows the player to reboot on the assigned time automatically every day 1 Click the Advanced button and the advanced config...

Page 34: ...upgrade IMPORTANT DO NOT unplug the USB drive or power down the player while the system is performing the firmware update 1 Download the latest firmware from http www planar com contentsmart and copy...

Page 35: ...s Scanning USB drives for firmware package Figure 2 17 2 2 18 System Configuration Expansion Storage Users may use a MicroSD card for content storage in place of the main device storage Please note th...

Page 36: ...menu click the Advanced button and the advanced configuration menu will be launched Fig 2 6 1 Click on System then click on Expansion storage and click Initialize Player will format MicroSD card then...

Page 37: ...ion In the Basic settings menu click the Advanced button and the advanced configuration menu will be launched Click on System then click on Expansion storage and enable auto format Figure 2 18 4 Power...

Page 38: ...et button with a pin RE CONNECT the power cord WAIT until the status LED flashes RELEASE reset button and wait for system to initialize 2 19 2 Using a USB mouse System reset will re initialize the sys...

Page 39: ...tically while staying at the Basic settings menu without any action taken for 10 minutes 1 Click the Advanced button and the advanced configuration menu will be launched 2 Click on System then click P...

Page 40: ...Disabling this feature may cause screen to show initial menu if content crash Figure 2 21 1 3 Content Management Please refer to the Planar ContentSmart User Manual for instructions 4 Authoring in HTM...

Page 41: ...ontrols and realizing the full potential of your player hardware down the road 5 2 www a smil org for Developers The media player operating system utilizes W3C SMIL as the underlying scripting languag...

Page 42: ...Power Status Local storage 8 GB eMMC up to 6 hrs of typical 720p video 3 Mbps Micro SD card expansion slot Accessories AC adapter HDMI cable Wi Fi antenna Velcro 2 sets Micro SD card slot bracket scr...

Page 43: ...ng the access point further away from the player to improve connection If both Ethernet Wi Fi are connected which one will take precedence If both connections are available Ethernet will be used What...

Page 44: ...output resolution in the player s configuration menu to match the native resolution of your display Some JPEG images cannot be played in the media player The media player works best with FHD 1920 x 1...

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Page 46: ...2 Contact Planar Visit Planar at www planar com Support for operation manuals touchscreen drivers warranty information and access to Planar s Technical Library for online trouble shooting To speak wit...

Page 47: ...866 PLANAR1 866 752 6271 1 503 748 5899 outside the United States Hours 24 hours a day 7 days a week 2015 Planar Systems Inc 9 2015 Planar is a registerd trademark of Planar Systems Inc Other brands a...

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