Kramer KDS-MP1, User Manual

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Page 3: ...1 Setup 7 4 Connecting the KDS MP1 8 5 Configuring the KDS MP1 10 5 1 Accessing the Menu 10 5 2 The Main Menu 11 5 3 Set the Resolution 12 5 4 Setting the Time Zone 12 6 KDS MP1 Manager Installation 1...

Page 4: ...Weekly Schedule 27 Figure 12 Proceeding to Export 32 Figure 13 The Export Window 32 Figure 14 Searching for the IP Number 33 Figure 15 Manually Entering the IP Number 34 Figure 16 The media player li...

Page 5: ...plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standa...

Page 6: ...terference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tigh...

Page 7: ...ected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and reco...

Page 8: ...MP3 H 264 MPEG 4 and VC 1 codec format support 4GB internal built in memory which can be replaced by an external memory of up to 16GB NTP client for time synchronization CMS device management in LAN...

Page 9: ...03 2007 2010 static only Supports Video Input sequence in playlist scheduling Supports full screen portrait mode auto rotates content Supports Looping or Weekly schedule Schedules energy saving video...

Page 10: ...hics 5 AV OUT 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to an analog A V acceptor 6 RESET Button Push in the RESET button with a thin screwdriver to reset the machine see Section 5 1 1 7 STATUS LEDs Lights green when t...

Page 11: ...ure the KDS MP1 Configure the machine see Section 5 Before using the KDS MP1 you have to configure it When powering the unit the machine boots up to the configuration mode if it does not recognize con...

Page 12: ...to one of the following outputs The HDMI connector to an HDMI acceptor for example an LCD display VGA 15 pin HD connector to a VGA acceptor for example a VGA display A V 3 5mm mini jack to an analog...

Page 13: ...configure the system see Section 5 connect a USB keyboard to one of the USB connectors see Figure 3 The KDS MP1 will identify only a true USB keyboard A keyboard that is connected via a PS 2 to USB ad...

Page 14: ...he main MENU screen appears Press the arrow keys to select the desired sub menu menu item and then press ENTER Use the numeral keys to change names and values Press the space bar to move the star for...

Page 15: ...there is no need to define the server URL Player name change the default name to identify the player in the network The default name is an alpha numeric name You can change it to a more convenient na...

Page 16: ...lly match the resolution to that of the display s native resolution KDS MP1 supports the following resolutions Auto Detect HD 720p60 1280x720 60Hz VGA 640x480 60Hz HD 1080i50 1920x1080i 50Hz SVGA 700x...

Page 17: ...rn European GMT 01 00 Africa Central West GMT 01 00 Central European GMT 01 00 Namibia GMT 02 00 Africa Central East GMT 02 00 Eastern European Greece Lebanon Romania Turkey GMT 02 00 Egypt GMT 02 00...

Page 18: ...n GMT 09 00 Korea GMT 09 00 Palau GMT 09 00 Russia Zone 08 Yakutsk Chita GMT 09 30 Australia North GMT 09 30 Australia South GMT 10 00 Australia East GMT 10 00 Pacific Ocean Papua Guam GMT 10 00 Russi...

Page 19: ...ork version 3 51 1GHz AMD or Intel CPU 512MB of system memory 20GB hard drive space The KDS MP1 also requires PowerPoint 2003 2007 or 2010 required for PowerPoint slideshow feature If PowerPoint is no...

Page 20: ...ws NET Framework 3 51 is included on the CD and will be installed if absent from your system Click Yes and follow the prompts to install it Figure 5 The KDS MP1 Manager Setup Wizard Run the installer...

Page 21: ...schedule Ticker mostly designed to display news headlines and RSS widgets Schedule the playlist s to play continuously or to play a different playlist per day per hour Add or remove playlist items Se...

Page 22: ...ifferent schedule mode will remove all the items from the current playlist Figure 7 Selecting the Schedule Mode Select one of the following schedules Select looping for a single playlist repeating pla...

Page 23: ...selecting the Looping mode the following window appears see Figure 8 Figure 8 KDS MP1 Player Looping Mode The Looping window left side Recent Items lists recently uploaded files and the preview window...

Page 24: ...required to let you create the desired playlist Figure 9 The Looping Schedule Feature and Function 1 Aspect Ratio Drop Down Box Set the aspect ratio to 4 3 3 4 clockwise 3 4 counter clockwise 16 9 de...

Page 25: ...ifferent layouts This screen layout shows one large window two smaller windows on the side and a ticker area below The selected window is highlighted yellow and on the side is a description of the A V...

Page 26: ...nce Selecting the widgets layout lets you insert widgets to any of the windows 3 Add Button Click the Add button to add the playlist items The Open window appears Select video image and audio files an...

Page 27: ...e list by dragging and dropping files into different locations KDS MP1 supports only baseline JPEGs Progressive interlaced JPEG images are not supported 4 Smart Widgets Button To add widgets to the se...

Page 28: ...get If your city does not appear in this list type the name of the city or go to this Web site www worldweatheronline com country aspx RSS Select the URL background color and the duration of the widge...

Page 29: ...o recall a file you can drag it from the Media list or Recent Items list to the preview window and watch it 8 Firmware update Button Use to update the firmware see Section 8 9 PowerPoint Transcoding I...

Page 30: ...eekly Schedule Mode The weekly schedule mode lets you set an hourly schedule for each day of the week which can include different screen layouts and playlists to be played at different times of the da...

Page 31: ...ounter clockwise The display can also be set vertically clockwise or counter clockwise If you are preparing the weekly schedule without using a template located on the left side of the window you have...

Page 32: ...ired files You can change the order of the playlist items by dragging and dropping certain lines and remove items by selecting an item and clicking remove or by pressing the delete button on your keyb...

Page 33: ...Manager Operation 29 Feature and Function The scheduled block appears colored on the weekly schedule You can select the scheduled block and drag it to a different location within the weekly schedule...

Page 34: ...colors Adding Screen off for certain times and days enter the system to the sleep mode a time period in which playlist becomes inactive and is marked OFF on a dark gray background 3 Schedule Template...

Page 35: ...button on your keyboard You can alter the schedule as required 4 Proceed to Export Button After setting the weekly schedule you can export it To do so click the Proceed to Export button or click the...

Page 36: ...efined window in the layout you need to export it to the media player To export a file click the Export icon on the top part of the window or click the Proceed to export button on the lower right side...

Page 37: ...ee Section 7 2 2 7 2 1 Exporting via the Network To export via the network connect the KDS MP1 via the Ethernet see Figure 2 and click Scan to search for the KDS MP1 IP number see Figure 14 or click A...

Page 38: ...a machine Figure 15 Manually Entering the IP Number After clicking the Scan button the media players list appears Figure 16 The media player list The media player is checked green if the player is on...

Page 39: ...online and a Please Wait message appears on the display The background check responds quickly when players in the list are online but slows down when dealing with disconnected players because it wait...

Page 40: ...ou can click the Log button to review the export process Figure 19 Export Log Once the export process is complete the media player transmits the data to the output and starts playing the playlist In t...

Page 41: ...to a USB port on your PC Note that the USB memory stick must be formatted using FAT FAT32 Check via USB browse to find the memory stick and type the password if set in the configuration setup see Sec...

Page 42: ...38 KDS MP1 KDS MP1 Manager Operation Figure 21 USB Content Warning 3 The progress bar shows an estimate of the remaining time to completion Figure 22 Copying Content to the USB Stick...

Page 43: ...ure 23 The on screen display will prompt that files are being copied Copying from USB drive After all files are copied this screen will disappear and you may then remove the USB drive 5 The KDS MP1 be...

Page 44: ...Open O open an existing file Save S save a schedule Exit X exit the program This menu shows a list of recent files Edit E Looping edit the looping schedule Weekly Schedule edit the weekly schedule Pl...

Page 45: ...heck if a new firmware version exists The latest firmware version can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com In the KDS MP1 Manager main window click the Firmware update i...

Page 46: ...ital Media Player is connected via the network mark the Media Player unit for which you want to update the firmware select the firmware to update see Figure 28 and then click the Firmware update butto...

Page 47: ...USB memory stick select the USB icon The following window appears Figure 27 Firmware Update Window via USB To update the firmware via USB 1 Connect a USB memory stick to the USB port of your PC The US...

Page 48: ...pdate Figure 28 Select Firmware 3 Click the Prepare USB drive button The program first deletes previous firmware files and then copies the new files to the USB memory stick Figure 29 Copying Firmware...

Page 49: ...layer will boot up into the configuration mode 7 Go to the firmware update menu see Section 5 2 and follow the instructions on the display 8 When prompted connect the memory stick to the USB port on t...

Page 50: ...PNG 1920x1080 JPEG 1920x1080 AUDIO CODECS MPEG L2 MP3 up to 320Kbps AAC in H 264 streams MOUNTING VESA MIS D 100 mounting points LOCAL STORAGE 4GB solid state storage 2 hours of 4Mbps video POWER CONS...

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