Adtec edje 4111 HD Manuel utilisateur

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- Using mediaControl
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Document Number: CAT-015-H-2.1
Date:03-12-07

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Overview ..............................................................4
Applications ...........................................................4
Benefits ................................................................4
Availability ...........................................................5
What’s Included .....................................................5
System Requirements .............................................5
Front Panel Diagram - Soloist 4111 HD .....................6
Rear Panel Diagram - Soloist 4111 HD ......................7
Front Panel Diagram - edje 4111 HD .........................8
Back Panel Diagram - edje 4111 HD .........................9
Chapter 2 - Player & Server Installation
Logging In and Out .............................................. 10
Setup the Soloist 4111 HD .................................... 10
Setup the edje 4111HD ......................................... 12
Chapter 3 - mediaControl Setup
Installation of mediaControl ................................... 14
Navigation Panel .................................................. 14
Configuration from mediaControl ............................ 16
mediaControl Connections ..................................... 16
Networking ......................................................... 17
Playout ............................................................... 19
Channel .............................................................. 20
Graphic ............................................................... 21
Scaling ............................................................... 22
Command ........................................................... 23
Chapter 4 - Using mediaControl
Status and Control ............................................... 24
Play Individual Files ............................................. 24
List Creation and Playout ....................................... 25
Schedule Creation and Playout ............................. 26
Manage Media, Lists, and Schedules ....................... 27
Chapter 5 - mediaControl Tools
Terminal ............................................................. 28
Logs ................................................................... 28
Firmware Upgrade ................................................ 29
Appendix
A - Contacting Customer Support .................... 31
B - Technical Ref. - Soloist 4111 HD ................. 33
C - Technical Ref. - edje 4111 HD ..................... 34
D - Media Encoding Parameters ........................ 35
E - Connector Specifications ............................. 36
F - Soloist 4111HD Media Cable ........................ 38

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Overview
The Soloist 4111 HD Digital Media Server and the edje 4111 HD
Digital Media Player are designed for AVC/H.264 and MPEG 2 high
definition and standard definition file playback and IP stream decoding.
Whatever your source, the player or server can automatically scale the
content to match your output target up to 1080i for outstanding HD
playback. The media can easily be loaded, managed and scheduled for
playout using the included mediaControl software. With the Soloist 4111
and edje 4111 HD, you get unattended playout of high definition video
perfect for digital signage, kiosks and trade shows.
Applications
• Retail: Impress customers with high definition (HD) retail digital
signage and point of purchase advertising.
• Trade Shows and Museums: Get the detail you need with HD
playback on kiosks and syncronized interactive displays.
• Private IP Networks: Stream content to the edje HD and Soloist
HD over IP for point-to-point or multicast playout.
Benefits
• Play AVC/H.264 MPEG-2 HD: Step up to stunning playback
of high definition AVC/H.264 and MPEG-2 media with full 5.1 AC-3
audio.
• Automatically Scale SD to HD: Play both SD and HD content
with the same server or player which automatically sizes video with
advanced scalar algorithms to the desired output resolution up to
1080i.
• Control Playout: The Soloist 4111 HD and edje 4111 HD include a
built in command interface and scheduler that can play a list of files
when you want them and loop indefinitely.
• Synchronize Playback: Hook up two or more servers on the same
network and get synchronized playback of your content.
• Display Graphics and Video: Squeeze video and place graphics
anywhere on the screen for the best presentation impact.
• Manage Content: The included mediaControl application lets you
manage media and schedules on the server while controlling the
playout.
• Tune into IPTV Networks: Tune in and decode IP Multicast HD
content with fall back playout of stored content.

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Availability
Model Description
edje 4111 HD 80GB internal storage digital media player
Soloist 4111 HD 300GB internal storage digital media server
EXTPS24WATT External 12 volt power supply 24 watt for edje 4111HD.
DVI/COMPONENT DVI to Component video cable
DVI-D/DVI-D DVI to DVI-D video cable
DVI-A/VGA DVI to VGA cable
DVI/HDMI DVI to HDMI cable
DVI/RGBHV DVI to RGBHV cable
What’s Included
edje 4111 HD
• edje 4111 HD with power cord
• mediaControl application control and configuration software
for Windows 2000/XP or Macintosh OX X (10.2 or greater).
• Terminal Kit: Ethernet cable, serial adapter
• Manual
Soloist 4111 HD
• Soloist 4111 HD with power cord
• mediaControl application control and configuration software
for Windows 2000/XP or Macintosh OX X (10.2 or greater).
• Terminal Kit: Ethernet cable, serial adapter
• Media cable (S-Video, BNC Composite Video, RCA SPDIF Audio)
• Manual
System Requirements
mediaControl Application
mediaControl configuration and control application requires one of the
following:
• Windows 2000 or XP or Linux computer: Intel or AMD 32 bit
processor at 2 GHz; 512MB memory; 1024x768 32 Bit color capable
graphics card; TCP/IP compatible computer network.
• Macintosh OS-X (10.2 or greater) computer: G4 32 bit processor at
1 GHz, G5 64 bit processor (any); 512MB memory; 1024x768 32 Bit
color capable graphics card; TCP/IP compatible computer network.
Note: Specifications subject to change without written notice
This documentation reflects functionality of Adtec Digital’s Soloist 4111 HD
and edje 4111 HD. Please refer to the Adtec website for updated documentation.
www.adtecinc.com/support/

Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Front Panel Diagram - Soloist 4111 HD
Figure 1.1
Power
Off: no power
On: power
Alarm
Off: no alarm
Yellow: any soft alarm detected
Red: any alarm detected
Link
Off: no link detected
Green: link active
Busy
Off: no traffic
Green Flashing: traffic
Storage
Off: No storage attached (default)
Green Flashing: storage traffic
Navigational Keys
Up, Down, Left and Right
Mode
Select
Escape
Enter
Video
Off: not enabled (audio only )
Green: video present
Yellow: unstable video
Red: no video present
Alarm
Off: no alarm
Red: decoder alarm
Multicast
Off: Not receiving multicast
channel stream
Green: Decoding multicast
stream
Audio
Off: not enabled
Green: audio present
Yellow: unstable audio
Red: no audio present
Display Targets
Green: A green light indicates
the configured decoding
resolution.
Play
Off: Decoder is idle
Green: File is playing

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Rear Panel Diagram - Soloist 4111 HD
Figure 1.2
Label Function
AC Line Input Standard 3-pin computer power plug. (Auto range 70-240 VAC input)
Analog Audio Out Unbalanced analog stereo audio out (1/8” female)
Digital Video Out Digital Video Interface (DVI-I) supports both digital (DVI-D) and analog (DVI-A) outputs for VGA and Component (RGB/YUV) with an
optional cable. Refer to Appendix E for pinout specifications.
7-Pin Media Port Video & digital audio out configurable to Composite (BNC), SPDIF, S-Video (4-pin mini-din Y/C). Cable required for VGA, YUV and RGB.
GIGE Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 jack
FireWire IIEE1194 FireWire Reserved for future use
Terminal Monitor RS-232 terminal monitor for communicating with the internal host motherboard for diagnostics. Use the enclosed Ethernet cable with
the RJ-45 to RS-232 adapter for connection to a host computer. Default COM settings are 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, No Parity, 1 stop bit
and no flow control.
Ethernet 10/100BaseT Ethernet RJ-45 jack
USB USB 2.0 host Reserved for future use
RS232 RS-232 Adtec API control and status terminal port. Default COM settings are 38,400 baud, 8 data bits, No Parity, 1 stop bit and no flow
control.
Parallel Port Parallel port used for input or output control.
AC Line
Input Ethernet RS232
Parallel
Port
USB
Reserved for
future use
Terminal
Monitor
FireWire
Reserved for
future use
GIGE
Media
PortDVI-I
Analog
Audio

Front Panel Diagram - edje 4111 HD
Figure 1.3
Navigational Keys
Up, Down, Left and Right
Mode
Select
Escape
Enter
Power
Off: no power
On: power
Alarm
Off: no alarm
Yellow: any soft alarm detected
Red: any alarm detected
Video
Off: not enabled (audio only )
Green: video present
Yellow: unstable video
Red: no video present
Multicast
Off: Not receiving multicast
channel stream
Green: Decoding multicast stream
Ethernet
Off: on link detected
Green: link active
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