Technical Guide W610 Media Player September 2011 Page | 1 Marquee Technical Guide - Version 6.3.11 – 101911 DMX Inc.
Table of contents Marquee Introduction .....................................................................................................................................3 Marquee Solution Overview .........................................................................................................................4 Media Player – W610 ......................................................................................................................................5 media player specifications......
Marquee Introduction Welcome! This Marquee Technical Guide has been designed to walk you through the technical aspects and installation of the Marquee system with the W610 media player - step by step giving you the detail and supporting information you will need to perform a standard installation. Towards the end of the document, you will find recommendations on how to handle less ordinary installations. You will also find a one page “Quick Start Installation” guide, which is included with each player.
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Media Player – W610 media player specifications Dimensions 7.56” x 8.27” x 2.44” (W x D x H) Weight 5 pounds, including external power supply Network 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet 802.
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installation of W610 player required tools & equipment USB Keyboard Ethernet patch cable HDMI, VGA or DVI display and video cables. If using VGA cables, while not required for all displays, VGA DDC2 cables are recommended. Male 1/8” (3.
3. Out of the box, the W610 defaults to operate from a wired network connection. If performing a wireless setup, you will need to know the following information in advance of performing configuration: – – – – SSID Encryption Key Type (e.g., WEP/WPA) Passphrase type (ASCII/Hex). If this is unknown, and the key contains only the letters A-F and numbers, it is most likely a Hex key.
If audio is being installed, and HDMI video cables are not being used, connect a male 1/8” (3.5mm) connector cable (not included) to the GREEN analog audio connector on the rear of the media player. Connect the other end of this cable to the audio amplifier or display audio input. NOTE: The W610 media player defaults to using audio over HDMI. If analog audio is to be used, this must be communicated when contacting DMX Customer Service.
Please advise your client that download times will vary substantially, and are based upon the number of files being downloaded, the type of files (video or image) and the amount of available bandwidth to the media player. prior to leaving client premise Point out location of the serial number, power button, power cord, Internet and cable connections to the customer. Ensure your customer knows how to contact you should they experience any problems.
Network Configuration Wireless Network Activation and / or Static IP The Marquee media player will automatically connect with Marquee servers using a wired network. In some installations, you may wish to utilize a wireless network. To do so, perform the following steps to activate the wireless network on the Marquee media player. Note: If performing a wireless setup you will need to know the following information in advance of performing configuration: – – – – SSID Encryption Key Type (e.g.
Step 5: Locate the SSID (network name) that you wish to connect. Step 6: Click on the check box next to “Automatically connect to this network” NOTE: You MUST click the checkbox labeled “Automatically connect to this network”. If you do not, the player will not reconnect to this network when the player is restarted. Step 7: Click the „Connect‟ button for the network you wish to connect. Step 8: If the network you are attempting to connect to is encrypted, you will be prompted for the additional data.
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Step 12: Verify that the check the box labeled „Automatically connect to this network‟ is selected. Step 13: Click the „Connect‟ button under the SSID that you are connecting to and the player will try to connect using the data entered. NOTE: To verify that the player has properly connected to the network check the text on the „Connect‟ button has changed to „Disconnect‟. If text has not changed, press the „Refresh‟ button at the top of the page.
optimal firewall configuration DMX Marquee and associated products are configured to work outbound through ports 80, 443 and 22. Our products do not listen for, nor do they require, any inbound connections. 1. Important Note: Steps 2 and 3 are discouraged unless absolutely necessary because such IP ranges need to be periodically audited and modified, creating additional maintenance to your network.
alternate Network Connection Marquee is a networked solution and requires active internet access. If a network is not available for the Marquee player Cradlepoint‟s CBA250 provides access over-the-air wireless networks. This device supports all major data carriers (e.g., AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon) as well as USB or PCMCIA-express devices (e.g., the Franklin U301 USB modem via Sprint).
Video pass-thru adapter (standard) configuration Pre-Installation Steps Marquee players support specific video pass through devices. The W610 supports the Hauppauge HVR 1950 (Revisions C3E9 & D2F5) for standard definition and the HD-PVR (Revisions E1 & F1) for high definition. Gathering the following information prior to installation will help identify the proper equipment and cabling requirements, and simplify the installation process: What is video pass-thru source? Is it High Definition? a.
installing video pass-thru (standard definition) using the Hauppauge HVR-1950 Run the necessary cable (Coaxial RF, S-Video or Composite) from the video source to the media player. Verify the source video using this cabling. Power down the digital media player. Connect the Video Adapter to any available USB port on the media player. Note that ideally it should be connected to a port where it is not likely to be bumped or disconnected.
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installing video pass-thru (high definition) using the Hauppauge HDPVR Run the Component cable from the video source to the HD-PVR. Please note that the HDPVR supports only a component connection. Verify the source video using this cabling. Power down the digital media player. Place the HD-PVR in close proximity to the Marquee media player. Follow these instructions and refer to the figure, below, to connect the HD-PVR and W610. a.
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Quick Start Installation of Marquee W610 player NOTE: if this is the first time you have installed a Marquee player, you may want to review the current Marquee W610 Technical Guide located in the Support section of Marquee11.com. Placement - Install the media player: a. In a discrete, secure location with minimal access b. On a non-switched, grounded power outlet c. With convenient access to a broadband internet connection 1.
Audio Visual Best Practices Guide monitors / displays If the client does not have an existing video distribution solution, most screens on the market will work, however the recommendations below will help in the decision on types of monitors to use: LCD over Plasma Recommended resolution of 1080p and at least 60 Hz.
Cables and distribution The Marquee player supports various outputs. VGA, HDMI and DVI Cables are supported distribution methods. Cables prices can vary dramatically. Firefold Industries in Concord, NC (704 979 7100; www.firefold.com) has very competitive prices and usually will have many lengths in stock, including the new HDMI 1.4. Rapid run cables are also an excellent option for ease of quick connect attachments.
10 feet to 100 Feet Double Shielded SVGA Male to Male With Dual Ferrites – Black Ferrites protect against EMI/RFI interference Constructed of premium grade double-shielded video cable Three internal coax lines for red, green and blue 125% foil shielding; 90% tinned copper braid shielding Ideal for video presentation devices, video splitters and KVM switches Warranty: FireFold Lifetime Warranty Prices range from $2.49 (3”) to $24.99 (100 feet) The Atlona AT-HD-V14 1x4 HDMI (Ver. 1.
a row enabling easier positioning of screens and reduced cable clutter. In addition, the DCL has double the power of a regular video receiver allowing you to put two back-to-back screens on a single unit while still controlling each screen separately. DVI Doctor features two female DVI connections that are designed to be used with DVI cables or DVI to HDMI cables up to 10 meters (33 ft.) long. Dimensions: 1.5” H x 2.6” W x 2.2” D. Note: does not work with HDCP protected media (e.g. Blu-ray movies).
Scenario 4 1 Marquee player to 2+ screens; distance 3 to 50 feet -VGA output from Marquee to DS VISION 3000. DS VISION 3000 CAT5 output to each monitor. Cable runs will determine which DS VISION 3000 receiver is used. Runs of less than 150 feet will use the short receivers and runs of over 150 feet will need to use the long receivers. Once the receiver has been chosen and placed at the monitor, connect to monitor with short VGA patch cable.
Additional Resources Unlike the products above that DMX has extensive experience with in our lab, the products below are presented in good faith and believed to be correct, however since DMX has not tested these products in house, we can make no representations or warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of all the information.
Video Distribution Products This SP-HDMI-4A is used to split a single HDMI audio/video source to 4 output displays. It supports HDTV resolutions to 1080p. It can drive each buffered output more than 12 meters (40 feet) on quality HDMI cable Automatically boost the DVI signal to allow 50 feet of cable on its input and 50 feet on its output.
Enhance presentations and displays with Hall Research's high resolution Video Splitters (Distribution Amplifiers). These devices allow your video signal to be displayed simultaneously on 2 monitors both as sharp and clear as the original.
