Kramer KDS-MP2 User manual

USER MANUAL
MODEL:
KDS-MP2
Digital Media Player
P/N: 2900-300518 Rev 2 www.kramerAV.com

KDS-MP2 – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the KDS-MP2 Digital Media Player 6
3.2 About KDS-MP2 Setup 7
4Connecting the KDS-MP2 8
5Configuring the Player 10
5.1 System Connections 10
5.2 Basic Settings 11
5.3 Connect the Player to the Network 13
5.4 Time Zone Settings 17
5.5 Content Settings 18
5.6 Player Information 20
5.7 Content Configuration –AppStart 22
5.8 Content Configuration –FailSafe 22
5.9 Content Configuration –EasyPlay 23
5.10 Display Settings 27
5.11 Sound Settings 33
5.12 System Configuration –Player Name 34
5.13 System Configuration –Security 35
5.14 System Configuration –Time Server 36
5.15 System Configuration –Scheduled Reboot 37
5.16 System Configuration - Firmware Update 38
5.17 System Configuration - Factory Reset 39
5.18 System Configuration –Power Save 40
5.19 Content Management 41
5.20 Authoring in HTML5 41
5.21 Working with SMIL 41
5.22 FAQ42
6Kramer Media Manager Installation 45
7Technical Specifications 46
Figures
Figure 1: KDS-MP2 Digital Media Player - Front 6
Figure 2: KDS-MP2 Digital Media Player –Rear 6
Figure 3: Connecting the KDS-MP2 Digital Media Player 9

KDS-MP2 - Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our
line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined by
function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer KDS-MP2 Digital Media Player. This
product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:
Digital signage

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KDS-MP2 - Getting Started
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-MP2 to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are
available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your KDS-MP2 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is
provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing

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2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims
to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and covers any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go
to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

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KDS-MP2 - Overview
3 Overview
The KDS-MP2 is a high quality LAN-based digital signage media player. The
KDS-MP2 receives content streamed from the Network, saved in its internal
memory or from an external USB memory stick and shows it with up to 1080p HD
image quality on an HDMI display.
The KDS-MP2 Digital Media Player features:
1080p full HD support
High quality video and audio output via the HDMI output connector
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG L2, MP3, H.264/MPEG-4, and VC-1 codec format
support
8GB internal built-in memory
NTP client for time synchronization
CMS device management in LAN environments using the integrated SMIL
control
SMIL 3.0 instructions (sub-set) support, HTML5, Android
A perforated side panel for efficient heat dissipation
The Kramer DigiTOOLS® KDS-MP2 is enclosed in a VESA standard mounting
bracket and can be mounted on-wall, inside a cabinet or to the VESA standard
screw holes on the rear panel of a display.
The KDS-MP2 comes with Kramer Media Manager software which is an easy and
simple way to manage digital signage content via a PC (See Section 5).

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KDS-MP2 Manager:
Lets you create or modify content playback schedules
Introduces seven Smart Widgets that allow players that support HTML5 to
schedule dynamic contents
Lets you publish multiple PowerPoint slides directly to the Player
(2003/2007/2010, static only)
Supports Video Input sequence in playlist scheduling
Supports full screen portrait mode (auto rotates content)
Supports Looping or Weekly schedule
Schedules energy saving video display on/off
Auto detects IP, MAC address, and models
Supports easy setup for multi-zone layout
Features multi-zone (split-screen) scheduling
Features minute-accurate time slot scheduling
Features firmware upgrade
Features image fit, crop, and stretch options

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3.1 Defining the KDS-MP2 Digital Media Player
This section defines the KDS-MP2.
Figure 1: KDS-MP2 Digital Media Player - Front
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Feature
Function
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Reset Button
Returns to factory configuration
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Micro SD Card Slot
N/A
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Audio Out 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connects to an unbalanced stereo acceptor
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ADB Connector
N/A
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USB Connectors (2)
Connect to a mouse and a keyboard
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Status LED
Lights green when powered on, red when error detected
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Ethernet RJ-45 Connector
Connects to a network
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DC IN Connector
Connects to a 12V DC power supply
Figure 2: KDS-MP2 Digital Media Player –Rear

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Feature
Function
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Kensington Lock
Connects to a Kensington-style locking cable
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S/PDIF Connector
Connects to digital audio acceptor
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HDMI OUT Connector
Connects to an HDMI display
3.2 About KDS-MP2 Setup
To prepare the KDS-MP2 for operation, you need to:
Connect the machine,see Section 4
Connect the KDS-MP2 to play media; connect a USB keyboard to configure
the KDS-MP2
Configure the machine, see Section 5
Before using the KDS-MP2 you have to configure it. When powering the unit,
the machine boots up to the configuration mode if it does not recognize
content for playback.
At any point, configuration is possible when connecting a USB keyboard
Prepare the content and export
Use the KDS-MP2 Manager to prepare the content to playback

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KDS-MP2 - Connecting the KDS-MP2
4 Connecting the KDS-MP2
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to
your KDS-MP2. After connecting your KDS-MP2, connect its power
and then switch on the power to each device.
To connect the KDS-MP2, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the
following:
1. Connect the HDMI connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, an LCD
display).
2. Connect an amplifier to the 3.5mm mini-jack connector.
3. Connect a USB mouse to a USB connector.
4. If needed, connect a memory stick to a USB connector.
5. Connect the Ethernet RJ-45 connector to the network via a LAN cable.
6. Connect the power adapter to the 12V DC socket on the KDS-MP2 and to
the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).
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Figure 3: Connecting the KDS-MP2 Digital Media Player
If you need to configure the system (see Section 5), connect a USB
keyboard to one of the USB connectors (see Figure 3).
The KDS-MP2 identifies only a true USB keyboard. A keyboard that
is connected via a PS/2 to USB adapter is not identified.
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KDS-MP2 - Configuring the Player
5 Configuring the Player
5.1 System Connections
If KDS-MP2 is a media player, connect it to a monitor via an HDMI cable.
If it is a signboard (with built-in screen), no monitor is required. However, a
signboard player can still be connected to a monitor via HDMI for larger display
area.
When using an HDMI connection, audio is sent along with video over the HDMI
cable, so no additional cables are required.
1. Attach the AC power adapter to power on the unit. After approximately 15
seconds, the booting animation is displayed on screen as shown below:
2. The boot-up process takes approximately 40 seconds to complete.

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After boot-up completes, the player stays in Basic settings menu if no content
service has been configured (i.e. first boot-up for brand new unit or after a factory
reset).
If you have already set content into the player, contents play back automatically 15
seconds after boot-up.
5.2 Basic Settings
You must attach a USB mouse to the player to configure settings. If the player has
a touch screen, the USB mouse is not required, and all click actions can be
replaced by tap actions.

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Basic settings:
–Network, Time zone and Content.
Each time the Basic setting menu is entered, playback automatically begins after 15
seconds if content services have been previously set. Auto playback can be
canceled by clicking on the button before the countdown ends.
Enter Advanced Settings by clicking the Advanced button.
To enter the menu system at any time during playback, plug in a USB mouse and
hold the left mouse key in the corner area as shown below for 10 seconds. If the
player has a touch screen, tapping and holding the corner areas for 10 seconds
brings you to the menu.
The player asks for a password if a password has been configured.

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5.3 Connect the Player to the Network
Static IP –Manually assign network IP address
1. Check the box that says "Show advanced options".
2. Click the down arrow to hide the keyboard if needed.
You can also scroll down/ swipe to see the rest of the menu.
3. Under IP settings, change DHCP to Static.
4. Fill the form and click Connect to complete the setting.
(Scroll down/swipe to see the rest of the menu if needed).

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Wired Connection
To use the wired Ethernet connection, connect an Ethernet cable. Ethernet
connection takes higher priority.
DHCP –Automatically assign network IP address
Turn on Ethernet. If using DHCP, no further action is required.
Static IP –Manually assign network IP address
Click Static IP Settings to configure static IP address.

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Proxy Settings
1. In Basic settings, click the Advanced button. The advanced configuration
menu is launched.
2. Click Network, and then click Advanced.
3. The proxy setting menu is launched. Input proxy hostname and port, then
click Done to finish the configuration.

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Show IP Settings
1. In Basic settings, click the Advanced button. The advanced configuration
menu is launched.
2. Click Network, then click Show IP.
3. This feature controls whether the IP address is displayed in the Basic
settings menu. This is enabled by default. When disabled, Basic settings
displays “connected” instead of IP address.