Blonder tongue MPHDE-50 User manual
Media Player and HD Channel Encoder
MPHDE-50
Quick Start Guide
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Blonder Tongue is ISO 9001:2015 Certied
Rev. 05302019
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The MPHDE-50 is a combination Media Player and Digital Encoder, providing a
one-piece solution for digital signage applications.
This guide is for setting up the Media Player. Setup of the digital encoder should
be performed referencing the HDE-CSV-QAM/IP User Manual which is found
under the MPHDE-50 product page by following the directions at the bottom of
this page.
For technical support please contact us at 1-800-523-6049 between the hours
of 8am and 5pm EST.
Product and Documentation Updates
Download the latest User Manual (pdf) by visiting our website. You can
navigate to the product page by entering the Model Name or Stock Number
in the search eld. Upon reaching the product page, the download link(s) will
be located beneath the product image. Firmware Updates are also available
and located under “Tech Support” in the “Resources” section of the website.
General instructions for the FTP site, as well as updating your rmware, are
provided on this page.
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The MPHDE-50 utilizes one power supply to power
both the media player and encoder. Use the included
power cable to power the chassis and ensure that the
power and HDMI cables coming from the back of the
unit are plugged in to their respective locations.
For setup of the media player, either the main RF output
to a television can be used, or the HDMI cable can be
disconnected from the encoder and used direct to a
monitor.
NOTE:
Using the
HDMI cable
will prevent
encoding
lag for the
mouse cursor
movement. If
using the TV,
you will have
to wait about
0.75 seconds
from mouse
movement to
see the change
on the screen.
Powering Up
A mouse (NOT INCLUDED)
is required to setup the
media player and is used by
plugging it into one of two
USB ports on the front of
the unit. The media player
provides an on-screen
Before You Begin
CONNECTING THE UNIT
keyboard which can easily be utilized by the mouse.
Alternately, an external keyboard can also be used to enter information if plugged
into one of the two USB ports.
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MEDIA PLAYER SETUP
When rst turning on the unit, you will see the following screen. Use the
mouse to select “Advanced” in the upper right corner.
Select “Network” > “Ethernet” from the menus as shown below:
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Basic Settings Screen
Advanced Settings Screens
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This will bring up the following screen. On the right column of this screen,
select “Static IP Settings” as shown below:
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After selecting “Static IP Settings”, the following section, as shown, is
pulled up. This is where the static IP address, and other network elds, are
entered:
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MEDIA PLAYER SETUP (CONTINUED)
A dialog box is opened to enter the address, and an on-screen keyboard is
shown. Using the mouse, enter the static IP address for the media player
through the on-screen keyboard. (Alternately, a USB keyboard can be used for
typing when plugged into the second USB port on the front of the unit).
Click OK when done.
Using either a USB keyboard or the on-screen keyboard and mouse, enter the
appropriate information for the other elds.
All ve elds (IP Address, Gateway, Netmask, DNS1, DNS 2) must be
populated in order for the SAVE to apply changes. Click on the IP address
line to bring up the editable eld.
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This concludes setting up the IP address for the media player. The rear IP port
can now be connected to the computer or network that will be uploading content
to the media player.
In this example unit, since it is direct connected to the computer and not through
a network, the settings used are:
IP Address = 172.16 .70.3
Gateway = 172.16.70.10 0
Netmask = 255.255.255.0
DNS 1 = 8.8.8.8
DNS 2 = 8.8.4.4
IMPORTANT: The DNS addresses and all other elds must be
populated for the SAVE to take effect. Using 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
for DNS are suggested upon opening those elds. The unit in the
example is not attached to a network, so the suggested defaults
are ok for use. If your unit is going to be attached to a network,
use the settings your network administrator provides.
NOTE:
All ve elds
MUST be
populated in
order for SAVE to
apply changes.
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UPLOADING CONTENT
Content is uploaded to the media player in one of two methods: direct via IP, or
via USB stick. Using either method requires a third-party application to prepare
the media for upload to the media player, SignApps Express. That program can
be downloaded here:
https://support.iadea.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025360771-SignApps-Express-3-1-2
or search the internet for SignApps Express. The latest version as of the writing
of this manual is 3.1.2.
For the rst use of the program, the player will
not be identied on the right pane. In the lower
right box, type the IP address of the media player
you just assigned, and click the Add button. This
will bring up the media player in the right pane.
Once installed, open the program. The following screen is shown as seen below:
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This screen is where the resolution and screen layout is selected. For a single
pane display, choose Full HD.
To create a playlist, enter a name in the upper right box of the main pane, and
click “Create Playlist”. This will bring up a dialog box. In the dialog box, click
“All Models” and then the Continue button.
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UPLOADING CONTENT (CONTINUED)
Click the large center section so it is highlighted. The main method of uploading
content is by clicking the “+” button on the top right side of the right pane.
Next, navigate your computer to the location of the content you want to upload.
Now the program shows the main area where content is placed, to be formatted
properly prior to uploading to the media player.
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In this example, test.pptx le was
chosen. PowerPoint and movie le
formats, as well as pictures and audio
les, can be uploaded here.
If the PowerPoint le was saved without
timing between slide transitions, it can
be adjusted here. Click the button in
the right pane next to the red X, and
the options dialog box opens. When
done making changes, click OK.
The “SAVE” button is located at
the top right corner of the screen.
Connected to SAVE is a drop down
select button which allows the choice of either “Export to Player” or “Export
to USB”. Depending on the method of transfer, select the correct option, then
click SAVE.
If “Export to Player” is selected, a dialog box opens allowing selection of which
player to send the le to. Verify the correct player is displayed and click it. Then
click OK to begin upload of the formatted le to the media player.
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UPLOADING CONTENT (CONTINUED)
IMPORTANT:
It is strongly
recommended to
unplug the mouse
or keyboard from
the media player.
If there is a power
cycle of the unit,
it may cause the
media player
to not boot up
correctly.
The media player will start playout of this playlist as
soon as it is uploaded. If at any time changes need
to be made to the media player, or the video needs to
be stopped do the following.
First, plug in a USB mouse to the media player and
direct the mouse pointer near one of the corners of
the screen.
Then, click and hold the left mouse button for 10
seconds. This automatically stops the playback and
displays the rst menu screen of the media player.
Returning Product for Repair (or Credit)
A Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number is required on all products
returned to Blonder Tongue, regardless if the product is being returned for
repair or credit. Before returning product, please contact the Blonder Tongue
Service Department at 1-800-523-6049, Ext. 4256 or visit our website:
www.blondertongue.com for further information.
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