FOR-A MBP-100MP64G User manual

MBP-100MP Series
Multi Format Player
S
MBP-100MP64G
MBP-100MP128G
2nd Edition
OPERATION
MANUAL

©2012 FOR-A Company Limited. All rights reserved.
Contents of this manual may not be copied or reproduced without permission.
Edition Revision History
Edit. Rev. Date Description Section/Page
2 - 2012/02/03
※MediaConcierge is a trademark of FOR-A Company Limited.
※ XDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
※ AVC-Intra and DVCPRO are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.
※ AVCHD is a trademark or registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
※ GF is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation
※ QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
※ HDV is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Limited (JVC)
.
* All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]
Operate unit only on the specified supply voltage.
Disconnect power cord by connector only. Do not pull on cable portion.
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on power cord. A damaged cord
can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check power cord for
excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
[Grounding]
Ensure unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock hazard.
Do not ground the unit to gas lines, units, or fixtures of an explosive or dangerous
nature.
Ensure power cord is firmly plugged into AC outlet.
[Operation]
Do not operate unit in hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheres. Doing so
could result in fire, explosion, or other dangerous results.
Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit. Doing
so could result in fire, other hazards, or unit malfunction.
If foreign material does enter the unit, turn power off and disconnect power cord
immediately. Remove material and contact authorized service representative if
damage has occurred.
[Transportation]
Handle with care to avoid shocks in transit. Shocks may cause malfunction. When
you need to transport the unit, use the original packing materials or alternate
adequate packing.
Stop
Caution
Hazard
Hazard
Caution
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Caution
Caution

[Circuitry Access]
Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access circuitry with power applied to the
unit! Turn power off and disconnect power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing /
adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.
Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause mild to serious shock, even
after power is disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power supply are
especially hazardous. Avoid contact with any capacitors.
Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed.
Operating unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards or
unit malfunction.
[Potential Hazards]
If abnormal smells or noises are noticed coming from the unit, turn power off
immediately and disconnect power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. If
problems similar to above occur, contact authorized service representative before
attempting to again operate unit.
[Rack Mount Brackets, Ground Terminal, and Rubber Feet]
To rack mount or ground the unit, or to install rubber feet, do not use screws or
materials other than those supplied. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the internal
circuits or components of the unit. If you remove the rubber feet attached on the unit,
do not reinsert the screws securing the rubber feet.
[Consumables]
The consumables used in unit must be replaced periodically. For further details on
which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced, refer to the
specifications at the end of the Operation Manual. Since the service life of the
consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are used,
they should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing the consumables,
contact your dealer.
Caution
Hazard
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Caution
Caution

Upon Receipt
Unpacking
MBP-100MP units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment.
Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and
operational settings.
Check your received items against the packing lists below.
ITEM QTY REMARKS
MBP-100MP64G
MBP-100MP128G 1
AC Cord 1 set
Rack Mount Brackets 1 set For EIA standard rack mounting
Rubber Feet 1 set
Operation Manual 2 MBP-100MP operation manual (this manual)
MCS-MBPPON operation manual
IMPORTANT
Wait at least 10 seconds before turning the MBP-100MP back on after powering off.
Check
Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items
are missing, inform your supplier immediately.
In order to verify that you have received a correct product, please check the model number
printed on the label attached on the rear panel at the lower right corner of the product as shown
below.
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
VGA LAN1LAN2 USB3USB4
1234
SER.NO.
GENLOCKIN
REMOTE
RS-232C
GPI/ALARM
OUTPUT
Model numbe
r

Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting ........................................................................................................................ 1
1-1. Welcome ........................................................................................................................... 1
1-2. Features ............................................................................................................................ 1
1-3. Notes on Using The MBP-100MP ..................................................................................... 1
2. Panel Descriptions ................................................................................................................... 2
2-1. Front Panel........................................................................................................................ 2
2-2. Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................ 3
2-3. Serial Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 4
2-3-1. REMOTE.................................................................................................................... 4
2-3-2. RS-232C .................................................................................................................... 4
2-4. Parallel Interface ............................................................................................................... 5
3. Connection ............................................................................................................................... 7
3-1. Genlock Settings ............................................................................................................... 8
4. How to Change Network Settings........................................................................................... 10
4-1. Connecting Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse .................................................................... 10
4-2. Disabling Write-Protection ............................................................................................... 10
4-3. Changing the Computer Name........................................................................................ 12
4-4. Changing the IP Address................................................................................................. 14
4-5. Enabling Write-Protection................................................................................................ 15
5. Specifications and Dimensions............................................................................................... 16
5-1. Unit Specifications........................................................................................................... 16
5-2. External Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 17
Appendix. How to Reset BIOS ................................................................................................... 18
1. Opening the BIOS Setup Menu .......................................................................................... 18
2. Setting Procedure............................................................................................................... 19

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing MBP-100MP Multi Format Player you have entered the world of
FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and we hope you will
turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs.
FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system
controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems.
Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing
service to you.
1-2. Features
The MBP-100MP is a 1RU size multi-format player with an SSD drive, offering HD-SDI output of
miscellaneous files. It uses plug-ins to support various file formats, including MXF files like
XDCAM, P2 and GF, and video files like HDV and AVCHD.
It can be very useful and reliable for recording materials for video servers, CM or Program
banks.
Transfers complete video packages created by VTR or NLE systems.
Material registration via network
Various media files stored on the MBP-100MP system can be output via baseband signals.
Supported file formats are provided in plug-in form and more will be added as needed.
Up to 8 ch embedded audio output
Uses SSD for recorded media, resistant to vibration, yielding stable video.
Material check on a connected touch panel.
Play, Stop, Pause, FF, REW, CueUp and One-frame Forward / Back (depending on format)
Proc Amp and gain control function for video and audio output (Video Level, Chroma Level,
Black Level, Chroma Phase and Audio Level)
1-3. Notes on Using The MBP-100MP
Please note the following:
EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) must not be disabled when using the MBP-100MP.
Powering the MBP-100MP on or off while EWF is disabled may corrupt or damage files.
The C drive of the MBP-100MP is write-protected.
Do not create folders or data in the C drive.
Writing in the C drive may cause Windows to hang up.
The MBP-100MP has the Windows Operation System (Microsoft Windows XP Embedded)
installed and customized.
Do not install applications that are not required.

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2. Panel Descriptions
2-1. Front Panel
No. Name Description
1 Status
Indicators
POWER Lit green Power is supplied to the unit.
Unlit Power is not supplied to the unit.
ACT Not used
FAN
Unlit All cooling fans are operating properly.
Lit red One or more fans have failed. Power off the
unit and replace the failed fan, if necessary.
2 Power
switch
Switch used to turn the unit ON / OFF.
Power indicator will light up green when the power switch is turned
ON. It takes about 5 seconds for the indicator to light. Wait at least 10
seconds to turn ON again after the power switch is turned OFF.
3 USB1
USB2 Used to connect USB devices (USB2.0)
4 RESET
If the POWER indicator does not light up green in 5 seconds after the
power switch is turned on, press the RESET switch (Not for normal
use.).
IMPORTANT
If the FAN indicator lights up red, there is a fan failure. Turn off the MBP-100MP and
contact your retailer.
OFF
ON
POWER
RESET
POW ER ACT FAN
USB 1 USB 2
MULTIF ORMAT P LAYER
MBP-100MP
12
34

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2-2. Rear Panel
No. Name Description
1 GENLOCK
For external reference signal input (Black Burst signal or Tri-level
sync signal). Either one of two connectors can be used to input the
reference signal. If one connector is used to input a reference
signal, the other is used as a loop through output to pass through
the signal. If the loop through output is not used, terminate the
connector with 75 ohm terminator.
2 OUTPUT 1 For serial digital component video output (HD/SD SDI, BNC)
All outputs from OUTPUT1 to 4 provide the same video signal.
3 OUTPUT 2
4 OUTPUT 3
5 OUTPUT 4
6 VGA For output to a VGA monitor. (15-pin mini D-sub)
7 LAN1
LAN2
For connection to a computer Ethernet port.
(100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, RJ-45) (1000BASE-T
recommended)
8 USB3
USB4 For connection to USB devices (USB2.0)
9 GPI /
ALARM
For power / fan alarm output and the GPI input/output. (15-pin
D-sub, female)
10 RS-232C For RS232C serial control. (9-pin D-sub ,male)
11 REMOTE For RS-422 serial control ( (9-pin D-sub ,female)
12 AC IN For connection to an AC power source via the supplied accessory
cord. (100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz)
13 Ground
Terminal
For grounding the unit to protect operators against static electricity
and / or electrical shock.
14 Cooling Fan
For cooling the unit to prevent overheating. Do not block the vent
with other equipment or objects.
15 Audio out Audio connector for monitoring audio while previewing video.
Compliant to Intel High Definition Audio, 2ch (Realtek ALC262)
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
VGA LAN1LAN2 USB3USB4
1234
SER.NO.
GENLOCKIN
REMOTE
RS-232C
GPI/ALARM
OUTPUT
1
9 10 11 2453
12 13 14 6 7 8
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2-3. Serial Interface
2-3-1. REMOTE
Connector Pin Assignment
Pin No. Signal I/O Description
1 FG - Frame ground
2 TX- Out Transmit data (-)
3 RX+ In Receive data (+)
4 SG Signal ground
5 NC No connection
6 SG Signal ground
7 TX+ Out Transmit data (+)
8 RX- In Receive data (-)
9 FG Frame ground
2-3-2. RS-232C
Connector Pin Assignment
Pin No. Signal I/O Description
1 DCD In Data carrier detect
2 RXD In Received data
3 TXD Out Transmitted data
4 DTR Out Data terminal ready
5 GND －Signal ground
6 DSR In Data set ready
7 RTS Out Request to send
8 CTS In Clear to send
9 RI In Ring indicator
9-pin D-sub, female
inch type screws
9-pin D-sub, male
inch type screws