Mediaedge HDMA-4100 User manual

HDMA-4100
User Guide
HDMA-4100
User Guide
February 1, 2012
Copyright © 2012 MEDIAEDGE Corporation
All rights reserved.

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Copyright Regulations
It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright laws to
the owner of copyright, except for fair use (mainly private noncommercial use).
Also, in certain cases copying is prohibited with no exceptions. In no event shall
MEDIAEDGE be liable for any direct or indirect damages whatsoever arising from
the use of captured materials.
Warranty
Your HDMA-4100 is covered by a limited warranty when you register your
MEDIAEDGE product. This warranty is for a period of one year (or two years in
European Union countries) from the date of purchase from MEDIAEDGE or an
authorized MEDIAEDGE agent. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser
of the MEDIAEDGE product and is not transferable. MEDIAEDGE warrants that for
this period the product will be in good working order. Should our product fail to be
in good working order, MEDIAEDGE will, at its option, repair or replace it at no
additional charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to misuse,
abuse or non-MEDIAEDGE authorized alterations, modifications and/or repair. Proof
of purchase is required to validate your warranty.
MEDIAEDGE is not responsible for any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental
or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
This includes damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for
personal injury. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose.
Cautions
Please observe the following cautions when using this product. If you have any
questions regarding the method of usage, the descriptions herein, or any other
concerns, please contact the local MEDIAEDGE office or distributor.
WARNING
The following conditions indicate the potential for serious bodily injury or loss of life.
Health precautions
In rare cases, flashing lights or stimulation from the bright light of a monitor display
may trigger temporary epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness. It is believed that
even individuals whom have never experienced such symptoms may be susceptible.
If you or close relatives have experienced any of these symptoms, consult a doctor
before using this product.

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Do not use in environments requiring a high degree of reliability and safety
This product is not to be used in medical devices or life support systems. The
characteristics of this product are not suited for use with such systems.
Protect against static electricity
An electrostatic discharge may damage components of this product. Do not directly
touch any of the connectors or component surfaces.
Static electricity can be generated on clothing and on people. Before handling the
product, discharge static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal
surface.
Do not disassemble
Do not remove the cover or modify the HDMA-4100. Fire, electric shock or
malfunction may result. For internal inspection or repair, please contact your system
integrator or MEDIAEDGE directly.
Do not operate at other than the specied voltage
Do not operate at other than the specified voltages of AC 100-240V. Operation at
other than the rated voltage may result in fire or malfunction.
Do not operate with other than the specied power supply
Do not operate with other than the specified AC adapter, or with a car power supply.
Such operation may result in fire or malfunction.
Handle the AC adapter cord carefully
Do not place heavy objects on top of the cord, or place it near hot objects. Doing so
may damage the cord and result in fire, electrical shock, or malfunction. Altering the
cord, or excessively bending or pulling the cord may result in fire or electrical shock.
If the cord is damaged, please contact your local retail outlet or MEDIAEDGE
directly.
* Replacement of damaged parts, unless defective due to manufacturing, will be charged at actual
cost plus handling fees.
Do not use the product in a dusty or humid environment
It may cause a short-circuit or a build-up of heat, resulting in fire or electric shock.
Do not let foreign matters enter the inside of the product
If water or any foreign matter enters the inside of the product, it may cause fire or
electric shock. In the case where water or foreign matter is allowed to enter the
product, turn the power OFF and pull out the power cable from the receptacle.
Do not use the product when you hear thunder
Do not touch the product body or its plug on such occasions. It may result in electric
shock.

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Stop using the product when it is smoking
Do not use the product in an abnormal condition like when it is smoking or emitting
an odor.
It may result in fire or malfunction of the product. If any anomaly is found, turn OFF
the power of the product, disconnect the power cable, making sure that the product
is not smoking any more.
Do not use the product in a damaged condition
Do not drop the product nor use the product with its cover broken.
It may result in fire or malfunction of the product. In case the product is damaged,
turn OFF the power of the product and pull out the power cable from the
receptacle.
Do not touch AC adapter with wet hands
Do not disconnect or plug in the AC adapter when your hands are wet. Contact with
water may result in electric shock, fire or damage.
Do not setup in an area that becomes hot
Do not setup in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating apparatus. The
heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage. Also, the unit may become
deformed or change color.
CAUTION
The following conditions indicate the potential for bodily harm, damage to hardware
or loss of data.
Do not pull AC adapter cord when disconnecting from electrical outlet
When disconnecting the AC adapter cord, pull on the plug, not the cord itself.
Pulling on the cord can damage the cord and may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not setup other than the described method
Do not setup in a manner other than prescribed. Do not use while wrapped in cloth
or plastic. Heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage.
If product will not be used for an extended period
If this product will not to be used for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet.
Do not place the product on an unstable place
Do not place the product on an unstable table or slanted surface. The product may
fall from it, resulting in injuries or malfunction of the product.
Turn OFF the power when cleaning the product

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When making connections with the product or cleaning the product, be sure to
disconnect the power plug beforehand. Failure to do so may result in electric shock
or malfunction of the product. When cleaning the product, do not use volatile
solvents such as thinner.
Route the cables properly
Route the power cable and AV cables properly. If they catch on something, it may
result in injuries or malfunction of the product.
Use only power supply listed below
Manufacturer: UNIFIVE TECHNOLOGY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
Type: UIA336-12
Lower the volume of the audio equipment
Please lower your audio equipment speaker level that is connected with the HDMA-
4100 when you turn the power of the HDMA-4100 ON/OFF. You may hear a loud
noise when you turn the power ON/OFF.
Do not cover the HDMA-4100 ventilation
Do not use the HDMA-4100 covered with a cloth or in an ill-ventilated room.
Covering the vent may cause heat inside of the product resulting in fire or product
malfunction.

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CE Notice
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Declaration of Conformity
According to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: MEDIAEDGE Corporation.
Address: 5-1-14,Hamabe-dori,Chuo-ku,Kobe,Hyogo,
651-0083 Japan
Telephone: [phone]
Declares that product Model: HDMA-4100
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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Product Notes
1. Unauthorized copying of a portion or the entirety of this product is prohibited.
2. The description and specifications of this product are subject to future change
without notice.
3. The description of this product has been prepared to be as complete as possible.
If the reader is aware of any questionable points, errors or omissions, please
contact MEDIAEDGE.
4. The company assumes no liability for the results of practical application,
regardless of the item 3 above.
5. Regardless of whether negligence occurs during usage, the company assumes
no liability, even if there is a claim, for extraordinary, incidental or derivative
loss, including the loss of profits, that arise during practical application of this
product.
6. The analysis, reverse engineering, decompiling and disassembling of the
software, hardware or manuals that accompany this product, and all other
related products including miscellaneous supplemental items, are prohibited.
7. MEDIAEDGE is registered trademarks of MEDIAEDGE Corporation.
8. HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
9. BX35F and BX50F are trademarks or registered trademarks of OMRON Corporation.
10. Pioneer and its logo are registered tradmarks of Pioneer Corporation.
11. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
12. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
13. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation,
USA. Other product names and the like are trademarks or registered trademarks
of the respective companies.
About the Documentation
This document is the HDMA-4100 User Guide.
Information not listed in this document may be listed elsewhere.
In cases where there is a difference between a description in this document and an
actual operation method, the actual operation method takes precedence.
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is referred to as "Windows XP."
This document is written for users capable of performing basic PC operations. If
there is no special description of an operation, perform that operation in the same
manner as a general PC operation.
To simplify the descriptions, the actual product may differ from the illustrations and
screenshots.
In this manual, "Web browser" means "Internet Explorer 7" or later.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction ...................................................................................12
Notes regarding usage ............................................................................. 12
Verify package contents ........................................................................... 12
Website...................................................................................................... 13
GNU General Public License..................................................................... 13
Replacement of the HDD and fan............................................................. 13
HDMA-4100 ...................................................................................14
Overview ................................................................................................... 14
Features of the HDMA-4100 ..................................................................... 15
Chapter 2
HDMA-4100 Part Names ...............................................................18
HDMA-4100 Front Panel ........................................................................... 18
HDMA-4100 Rear Panel ............................................................................ 20
Connecting the HDMA-4100 .........................................................21
Startup and shutdown...................................................................23
Startup....................................................................................................... 23
Turn-off (Shutdown) ................................................................................. 24
Initial Setup ....................................................................................25
Setting Video Output Format ................................................................... 25
Setting IP Address .................................................................................... 27
WOL (Wake On LAN) ................................................................................ 31
Setting by the DIP switches...................................................................... 32
Download Site ...............................................................................33
Chapter 3
Example of Creating Content........................................................36
Output parameter settings........................................................................ 36
How to Update Content.................................................................38
Contents update via a network................................................................. 38
Contents update via USB.......................................................................... 42

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Description of the contents update control file ....................................... 43
Description examples ............................................................................... 44
Chapter 4
Schedule Playback ........................................................................48
Schedule Playback Overview ................................................................... 48
How to use Schedule Playback.....................................................49
HDMA Scheduler Overview..........................................................50
What's HDMA Scheduler? ........................................................................ 50
Installation......................................................................................51
Installing HDMA Scheduler ...................................................................... 51
Uninstallation.................................................................................53
Uninstalling HDMA Scheduler.................................................................. 53
Using HDMA Scheduler ................................................................55
Starting HDMA Scheduler ........................................................................ 55
HDMA Scheduler Main Screen ................................................................ 56
Menu bar ................................................................................................... 57
Creating a schedule .................................................................................. 62
Exporting a schedule ................................................................................ 66
Saving schedules ...................................................................................... 70
Loading schedules .................................................................................... 70
Remote Controller (Option)...........................................................71
Chapter 5
How to Create a Schedule ............................................................74
Description of schedule file ...................................................................... 74
Operation when the schedule file is invalid............................................. 78
Examples of a schedule............................................................................ 79
Chapter 6
Serial control..................................................................................88
How to use serial control.......................................................................... 89
Managing a content file ............................................................................ 90
Command descriptions (Pioneer LD/DVD mode).................................... 93

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Command descriptions (HDMA-4000 Ver.1.X mode) ............................ 102
Auto-execution of the Serial Commands................................................ 104
Chapter 7
VOD mode overview ....................................................................106
VOD mode settings ......................................................................107
Setting HDMA-4100 to Menu mode........................................................ 107
Setting HDMA-4100 to Channel mode.................................................... 108
Using VOD mode..........................................................................109
Local Menu............................................................................................... 109
Menu screen............................................................................................. 111
Channel mode.......................................................................................... 113
Remote Controller (Option) ..................................................................... 115
Chapter 8
Setup using Web browser ...........................................................118
Accessing the HDMA-4100 Web console ............................................... 118
Preparation and starting the Web console ............................................. 118
HDMA-4100 Top Page ............................................................................. 120
Updating firmware........................................................................151
How to update.......................................................................................... 151
Maintenance Mode.......................................................................153
Maintenance Mode overview.................................................................. 153
Firmware recovery................................................................................... 155
If you have forgotten the user name or the password........................... 157
Appendix
Limitations ....................................................................................159
Limitations on playback content ............................................................. 159
Hardware Specifications ..............................................................160
Remote Control ID setting............................................................163
Connecting to a UPS ....................................................................164
Using a wireless network .............................................................165
Pins................................................................................................166
Table of Contents

HDMA-4100
This chapter describes the things to check before
setting up HDMA-4100.
- Introduction
- HDMA-4100
Chapter 1

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Introduction
Notes regarding usage
IN NO EVENT SHALL MEDIAEDGE BE LIABLE TO USER OR ANY OTHER PARTY
FOR INCIDENTIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING UNDER
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT WHETHER UNDER THEORY OF CONTRACT, TORT,
INDEMNITY, PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, MEDIAEDGE MAKES
NO REPRESENTATIONS, EXTENDS NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MARCHANTABILITY,
NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT
HEREUNDER. FURTHER, MEDIAEDGE MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF PROPER
OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT UNDER OTHER USAGE ENVIRONMENT THAN
THAT RECOMMENDED BY MEDIAEDGE FOR THIS PRODUCT.
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, compact discs,
digital versatile discs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of
copyright owners and be contrary to copyrights laws.
Verify package contents
Please verify that the following accompanying components are included in the
HDMA-4100 package. Product packaging is implemented with stringent quality
assurance measures.
- HDMA-4100 Unit
- AC adapter
- Remote Controller (Option)
* 2 AAA batteries are supplied with the Remote Controller to check operations.
- Manual

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Website
Including HDMA-4100, the latest company information is announced at our
Website:
http://www.mediaedge-corp.com/
The latest drivers utilities, product manuals, FAQs, etc. are also available at our
Website.
GNU General Public License
This product utilizes the free software that uses GNU General Public License
(hereinafter “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter “LGPL”) in a
part of the software.
Replacement of the HDD and fan
While their lifespan varies according to the usage environment, the HDD and fan are
devices that must be periodically replaced. For trouble-free use of the HDMA-4100,
replace the internal HDD and fan after each year of operation. To replace these
items, contact your local retailer or the organization that installed the system.

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HDMA-4100
Overview
The HDMA-4100 is a device that plays HD content stored on its internal HDD or
on a network. Contents can easily be updated from a network or a USB memory.
Scheduled playback, VOD mode, and remote serial control are also supported. By
using a memory drive instead of the internal HDD, a stable playback environment
with no moving parts is available.
HDMA-4100
An example of the HDMA-4100 unit connection.
Contents can be updated
via a network
LAN
Switch
RS-232C
Video output
HDMI/Composite
Audio output
Coaxial (digital)/
Line-out (Analog)
System controller
DU-100P
Data is updated with a USB memory device
Direct playback of the contents of an
external drive (FAT32) is supported
The HDMA-4100 features the following modes:
-Schedule Playback mode (See Chapter 4, 5)
In this operation mode, HDMA-4100 performs the scheduled playback with the
date and time specied using the schedule le (Schedule.txt).
-Serial mode (See Chapter 6)
In this operation mode, you can play contents or control the HDMA-4100 from a
device connected via RS-232C.
-VOD mode (See Chapter 7)
This operation mode features 2 modes, Menu mode and the Channel mode,
where an optional remote controller is used for operations.
-Menu mode
In this operation mode, you can select and play content from a menu screen.
The menu for the internal HDD, or the page accessed on the Web server on a
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used as the menu screen. The menu screen reappears after content nishes
playing.
-Channel mode
Instead of using menu screen, this operation mode allows the selection of
content using numeric buttons on the remote controller, much like changing
channels on a TV. Channel numbers 1 through 99 are available. When no
content (channel) is selected or when the selected content nishes playing,
video dened as “Default Content” will automatically start playing. In the
Channel mode, the channel number and the content (RTSP URL) must be
registered in advance.
Features of the HDMA-4100
- Superior cost performance.
The HDMA-4100 has ample functions for an HD playback system and provides
superior cost performance.
- Various customized systems can be established.
There are many functions that can be used for various purposes including an
auto-playback system using the scheduler.
- Supports DVD/LD player compatible command controls
Commands compatible with the Pioneer DVD/LD player are supported. The
HDMA-4100 can replace DVD/LD players without any loss of functionality.
- Supported format
File format
- MPEG-2 transport stream (m2t)
- MPEG-2 program stream (m2p)
- AVCHD format (m2ts,mts)
Video
- MPEG-2 video (up to 40Mbps)
- H.264 (up to 20Mbps)
Audio
- MPEG-1 Audio Layer2
- Dolby Digital
- MPEG-2 AAC (AAC-LC)

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- Content update and playback useing a USB ash drive are supported
You can play content les stored in a USB ash drive directly, or copy the les to
the internal HDD. The supported formats for USB drives are FAT16, FAT32 and
NTFS.
- SMIL le is supported
Supports layout playback of multi-content (Movie, Still image, Flash, HTML,
Ticker, Audio) with SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language).
* Each content can only be played one at a time.
* To enable this feature, Display Content Manager is required.
Still image
JPEG(JFIF, Exif format), GIF, PNG, BMP(uncompressed Windows format)
Maximum still image size: 2000x2000
Flash
SWF format (Flash version 7 supported)
* Audio of contents will not be played.
HTML
html le
ticker
text, RSS format
Audio
MP3(MPEG-1 Audio Layer3)
WAV(PCM)
* Exclusive use against a movie.
- IPv6 is supported
Supports IPv6, the Internet protocol for next generation.
* Note that some features are only available with IPv4.
Note
- SMIL le
For more information on SMIL, layout display of multiple contents and
displaying tickers, see the instruction manual for the "Display Content
Manager" (separate purchase required).

HDMA-4100
This chapter describes the functions of each part
and how to startup/shutdown the HDMA-4100.
- HDMA-4100 Part Names
- Connecting the HDMA-4100
- Startup and Shutdown
- Initial Setup
- Download Site
Chapter 2

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HDMA-4100 Part Names
HDMA-4100 Front Panel
(1) POWER LED
(2) LINK LED
(4) STORAGE LED
(3) FAN ERROR LED (5) Infrared receiver
(6) RESET Switch
(1) POWER LED .................Lights when HDMA-4100 operates.
- Unlit ........................... Power is not on.
- Lit green..................... Operating.
- Lit orange................... The unit is in standby mode.
- Blinking orange ......... The unit is in Wake on LAN
standby mode.
- Blinking green ........... Starting up/Shutting down.
(2) LINK LED ......................Lights when HDMA-4100 is connected to a network
(via a hub or other such device).
- Unlit ........... Not connected to a network device.
- Lit ............... Connected to a network device, but
not sending/receiving data.
- Blinking...... Connected to a network device, and
sending/receiving data.
(3) FAN ERROR LED ..........Lights up when an error occurs on the internal fan of
the HDMA-4100.
- Unlit ........... The fans are working properly.
- Lit ............... Fan error is detected.

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Note
When a fan error is detected, the HDMA-4100 automatically stops. If the
FAN ERROR LED is lit and you see that either of the fans is stopped, contact
MEDIAEDGE.
(4) STORAGE LED .............Lights up when the internal HDD is being accessed.
(5) Infrared receiver...........Built in infrared receiver for remote controllers.
(6) RESET Switch ..............Used only in emergencies. Pressing it for more
than 3 seconds will switch the unit to maintenance
mode.

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HDMA-4100 Rear Panel
(1) AUDIO OUT (L)
(3) S/PDIF
(4) VIDEO OUT
(2) AUDIO OUT (R)
(5) HDMI
(7) LAN (10) Power terminal
(6) USB (8) DIP Switch
(9) COM
(1) AUDIO OUT (L)....................... Audio output (left).
(2) AUDIO OUT (R) ...................... Audio output (right).
(3) S/PDIF..................................... Coaxial digital audio output.
(4) VIDEO OUT ............................ Composite video signal output.
(5) HDMI ...................................... HDMI output.
(6) USB......................................... Port for connecting a USB device.
(7) LAN......................................... Port for connecting an Ethernet cable.
(8) DIP Switch .............................. Used to enable WOL or change video output
format (See “Setting Video Output Format“
or “Setting by the DIP switches“ section).
(9) COM........................................ Used for serial connection.
(10) Power terminal....................... Connects to the accompanying AC adapter.
Never connect anything here other than the
accompanying AC adapter.