TM Interactive MPEG Player Model 201 User Manual www.videochameleon.com Revision 1.8 Rev F PCB Assy. Sept.
Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................. 3 Usage PAL or NTSC Safety Setup and Connections ............................................ 4 Connection Sequence Sequence Summary Connector Layout Diagram Connector Details Diagram ..................................... 5 Carton Contents, Integration and Control ............... 6 Options Developer’s Kit Integration/OEM Ethernet Update and Serial Control Hardware Compatibility ......................................
Introduction The Video Chameleon is a powerful and flexible microcomputer, specialized for the playback of MPEG video and audio files, as well as still images. The digital media files are held on a CompactFlash card or Microdrive. The player outputs NTSC or PAL video and stereo audio. Since the Video Chameleon is a television based player, it is designed to work with television displays (LCD or CRT) not computer displays.
Setup & Connections: The Video Chameleon player is connected much as a VCR or DVD player, except that it requires DC power. Mandatory connections include DC power, CompactFlash card with playable files, video cable and (if required) audio cable. Optional connections include Serial (RS232), Ethernet (10BaseT) and User Interface. Connection Sequence: The CompactFlash card must be in place when power is applied to the player.
Connector Details Diagram: DC Power Input: 2.1mm Center + Ethernet Port: Standard 10BaseT RJ-45 Video Outputs: Standard Composite RCA, S-Video Mini-DIN 4 Stereo Audio Output: 3.5mm Stereo Plug Sleeve Ring Tip Tip: Left Ring: Right Sleeve: Ground Serial Port: 0.25" Square Header, 0.100" Centers Pin # 1,2,7 3 5 6 9 4,8,10 Function Common RS232 Data In (Rx) RS232 Data Out (Tx) Optional 5V Supply 1.
Carton Contents: The standard Video Chameleon package includes: • Video Chameleon Player • Composite (RCA) Video Cable • Stereo Audio Cable • Documentation (This manual) Options: Available options include: • 120VAC Wall Mount Transformer • 240 VAC Wall Mount Transformer • S-Video Cable Other options are under development – check your reseller or www. videochameleon.
Hardware Compatibility: The Video Chameleon system is designed to be used with many input, output, and storage devices. For information regarding compatible hardware devices, please check your reseller or our website at www. videochameleon.com. Important Note: Our hardware compatibility list is a guidance that we provide for our customers. It is not a warranty that all items will be compatible under all circumstances. We cannot control changes and revisions made by the manufacturers of other hardware.
Specifications: Feature MPEG Type Max Video Resolution User Input Response Time CompactFlash Slot Size MPEG Data Rate Serial Port Data Rate Ethernet Port Data Rate Weight (in housing) MPEG 1 or 2 720 x 480 NTSC, 720 x 576 PAL .25 sec Type 1 or 2 8 Mbps max 115 Kbps max 10 Mbps max burst 310g (11 oz) 147 x 147 x 32 mm (5.75 x 5.75 x External Dimensions (in housing) 1.25”) 127 x 147 x 19 mm (5” x 5.75” x External Dimensions (unhoused) 0.
Troubleshooting: Problem Cause Quick beep on Memory card not power applica- seated tion, no picture No data on memory card Solution Seat card See MPEG Author Instructions for data/card preparation No *.
MPEG Content Creation The Video Chameleon Interactive MPEG Player requires the use of an authoring tool to prepare and program the MPEG data. We offer an easy and powerful tool called MPEG Author for this purpose. It is available individually or as part of the Developer’s Kit. We also offer a video tutorial on the features and operation of the MPEG Author software to help you get started. See our website www.videochameleon.com for more information, or contact your reseller.
Manufacturer: Action Digital Inc. 2317 Westwood Ave. Ste 101 Richmond, VA 23230 USA Web: www.videochameleon.com European Distributor: Digit Touchsystems BV Nijverheidsweg 1d-e 6651 KS Druten The Netherlands Web: www.digit.nl Digit Professional Nijverheidsweg 1d-e 6651 KS Druten The Netherlands Web: www.digitprofessional.com Please note: All warranty claims and support will be handled through your reseller.
Warranty: 1. Reseller (Company) warrants to purchaser that all Video Chameleon MPEG Players (players) sold are free from defects in material and workmanship; and that if they are installed per specification they will perform as designed. The Company’s limited warranty shall be for one year from date of shipment. The Company will replace or repair, at its option, any component the Company finds to be defective.
