TBM MPL024 User manual

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MPL024 Users Guide . 1.2
This brief guide explains how to use and set up your MPL024.
1 Introduction
The MPL024 is an MPEG player designed to use with TV and Video Monitors for
playing MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MPEG-4 video and audio files.
•MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4* video
•MPEG still picture output
•JPEG picture
•MP3 audio file
•Video signals of PAL & NTSC standard
•Composite and S-Video signal output
•VGA output
•Stereo audio output
•RS-232 port
* DivX MPEG-4 format

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2 System Design
A typical setup of a Video Monitor display with a MPL024 looks like this:
Specification
•Switches and Buttons connector
•Remote Ext. (8 buttons connection only) -> Frontside
•Power/Status LED -> Frontside
•Compact Flash card slot -> Frontside
•USB connector -> Frontside
•Speaker out (L/R) connector
•COM port RS232
•Power On/Off switch
•Power input (DC12V)
•Video/VGA switch
•PAL/NTSC switch
•Audio right out
•Audio left out
•VGA out
•Composite out
•S-Video out

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A) Mechanical buttons
•Standard MV-switchmount with 8 buttons.
•Custom made switchmount kit for 1-8 buttons when connected to the Remote Ext.
socket (CN5) for alternative remote control buttons.
B) Touch screen segments
•The MPL024 when connected with a LCD interface controller can output videos on to
LCD screen. Button control can be performed via touch screen for panel sizes of 6.4”,
7.9”, 10.4”, and 15”
•There are one types of button pattern layouts on the touch screen available: 8 buttons
for the 6.4”, 7.9”, 10.4” and 15” panels. (For any special button layout, please contact
local sales office.)
Fig.1 8-buttons for LCD screen sizes 6.4”, 7.9”, 10.4”, 15”
C) Button function settings
•Whether the buttons are of the mechanical type (on the standard switchmount or
custom made) or the touch screen segment type, each button function can be
programmed with the DV Studio Software program to perform a VCD player mode
function or specific track select function. (See DV Studio Software user manual).
•The DV Studio Software program is separately provided

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3 GeneralNotes
The MPL024 is designed for use with Video Monitors and other analogue signal input
displays. Here are some notes for correct use:
•Power Input: 12V DC, 1.2A (minimum) is required; this should be a regulated supply.
•Digital Video - use MPEG-1/2* video encoded at Video-CD standard. (See “Content
Creation Guide” for proper encoding rate.)
* For MPEG-2 video, the encoding rate is limited to 5Mb/s (in normal CF card)
•Audio & Video output - Video - displays PAL & NTSC signals with either Composite,
S-video or Component signal. The PAL/NTSC switch should be set correctly. Audio -
Stereo output. Volume is controlled by the switch mount buttons.
•Remote Ext. - Using the standard switch mount (p/n: 4161013-00) - 8 momentary
buttons for OSD config and video playback control (standard functions (in simple play
mode) being : Play, Stop, Pause, Next Track, Volume decrease, Volume increase,
Mute). An optional function control device is a custom-made switch mount connected
to the switches and buttons connectors(CN6 and CN3) with a maximum of 16
momentary buttons
•Remote Ext. cable - The cables (p/n: 4266318-00) to the switches and buttons
connector should be of suitable quality and length so that impedance does not affect
performance. Generally lengths up to 1 meter (3 feet) should be acceptable.
•LED (LED1) - The power LED indicator shows power is being supplied to the
MPL024. The Status LED indicates the status of CF card.
•COM port – Requires DB-9 extend cable for RS-232 connection. This serial port only
supports barcode scanner.
•USB – USB Host. Use USB memory stick for content update without removing the CF
card.
•VGA out – Supports VGA resolution 640x480.
•Service & Warranty: Warranty is invalidated if the unit is dismantled in any way. The
unit is not user serviceable or repairable.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove any part of the casing or internal parts.

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4 System Setup
A) SELECT SWITCHES
Before powering on the MPL024:
•Make sure the corresponding signal cables have been connected from the Composite
or S-Video output jacks.
•Set the 'PAL/NTSC' switch (S1) to the chosen output format.
B) POWER UP
Config mode
In config mode, you may need an internal 8-fold (MPL024) buttons or 8-fold segmented
touch screen to operate.
•Holding button 8 and power on. The OSD menu screen will be shown as follow:
•Press button 8 to select or press button 7/6 for up/dn.
•Press button 7or 6 for save and exit.
Auto-Play start up mode*
•Plug in the external power supply
•Insert CompactFlash Card containing DV Studio Software exported “.pll / .prj” and
other digital files. (e.g. .mpg, .mp3, .jpg) All filename should be in 8+3 format (i.e.
xxxxxxxx.xxx) and avoid using any illegal characters like “~”, “_”, “-“, etc
•Switch the power 'on/off' switch to 'on'.
•The first track of the collection of MPEG files will be auto-played.
VOLUME 14 VER 5.00
Y M D H M S
2004 .10 .12 15 : 48 : 44
ID NO: 0712
DATA LOGGING: ON
OSD: ON
SAVE AND EXIT

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Sleep mode*
•Plug in the external power supply
•Insert CompactFlash Card containing DV Studio Software exported “.pll / .prj” and
other digital files. (e.g. .mpg, .mp3, .jpg) All filename should be in 8+3 format (i.e.
xxxxxxxx.xxx) and avoid using any illegal characters like “~”, “_”, “-“, etc
•Switch the power 'on/off' switch to 'on'.
•Press the 'play' button'.
•The first track of the collection of MPEG files will be played.
Note: special specific track playback activated by assigned button can also be performed in
sleep mode - contact local sales office.
*The Autoplay and Sleep playback mode are selected when writing the MPEG files on to the
CompactFlash Card by using DV Studio Software.
C) AUTO-LOOP PLAYBACK
After Track 1 is set to play, it will play to the end, than Track 2 will start playing from
beginning to end, then Track 3 etc. When the MPL024 plays to the end of the last track, it
will automatically jump back to the beginning of Track 1, repeating tracks 1, 2 then 3 etc. The
MPL024 will play in auto-loop play mode, so long as none of the function buttons are
pressed. (NOTE: Loop playback is the standard playback setting of the MPL024 but the track
playback sequence can be changed as required.)

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5 Operating Instructions
OPERATING MODES
There are two operating modes in MPL024 – “playlist mode” and “simple play mode”
.
1. Playlist mode
When operating in playlist mode, both project file (*.prj) and playlist file (*.pll) must be
present on the Compact Flash card. These are used to control the sequence for all video
tracks.
The project and playlist file are created using DV Studio software. Using this software, you
can set simple sequences or complex sequences including “jump track“ or “next track”
actions. DV Studio can also program buttons with different function like “play”, “stop”,
“pause”, “mute”, “previous”, “next” and “volume”.
2. Simple play mode
In simple play mode, the user just copies all video files (.mpg) or JPEG files (.jpg) onto the
Compact Flash card. The MPL024 will play these files in alphabetical sequence.
For MPEG still pictures or JPEG files, the play time can be set by the last digit of the
filename. (For example: APPLE5.jpg, where “5” means the track will be displayed for 5
seconds.) Note: Do not use the same filename on both MPEG and JPEG.
Note: Make sure all capital letters in filename defined in playlist are consistence with the
filename on CompactFlash card. All filename should be in 8+3 format (i.e. xxxxxxxx.xxx) and
avoid using any illegal characters like “~”, “_”, “-“, etc
All files (including project file and playlist file) must be placed under a folder named “Media”
on Compact Flash card. For example.

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OPERATING FUNCTIONS
The following key buttons are default in “Simple Play mode”. (This operation requires button
switchmount or 8-segments touch screen connection.)
PLAY (Button 1)
•Resumes playback of videos from track 1 after STOP has been pressed.
•Resumes playback of the track from the point that it has been set to PAUSE.
•Playback is reset back to the beginning of the specific track which is being played at
the time the PLAY button is pressed.
STOP (Button 2)
•When STOP is pressed the video stops playing and a blank screen is displayed.
PAUSE (Button 3)
•When PAUSE is pressed the video image instantly freezes.
•Press Pause again or PLAY to resume normal playback from the position where it was
paused.
REPEAT (Button 4)
•When REPEAT is pressed the current track loop back on itself continuously.
•To disable the repeat mode press REPEAT, PLAY, PREVIOUS TRACK or NEXT
TRACK . When the track plays to the end it will playback the next track (and etc.) as
normal.
NEXT TRACK (Button 5)
•The NEXT TRACK function can be activated only when a track is already playing.
When NEXT TRACK is pressed the current video stops playing and jumps directly to
the start of the next track.
VOLUME DECREASE (Button 6)
•Decreases audio output volume setting.
VOLUME INCREASE (Button 7)
•Increases audio output volume setting.
MUTE (Button 8)
•When MUTE is pressed, all the tracks will have no sound.
•Press MUTE again to resume the normal sound in all tracks.
Note : All above buttons can be re-defined by DV Studio software if operating in playlist mode.

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USB PORT
The MPL024 USB port provides the ability to connect a USB memory stick directly and to
read and write data to and from the Compact Flash card. (Please refer to Application Note for
details)
Connect USB memory stick of your MPL024 unit. It will show the following screen
sequences:
A “Media” folder must be created on both USB memory stick and CF card.
SYSTEM ACTION
1. UPDATE MEDIA CONTENT N/A
2. GET DATALOG FILES N/A
SYSTEM ACTION
1. UPDATE MEDIA CONTENT <<
2. GET DATALOG FILES N/A
FILE : ABC.MPG
SIZE : 2608K COPY: 80/100
SYSTEM ACTION
1. UPDATE MEDIA CONTENT <<
2. GET DATALOG FILES N/A
FILE : ABC.MPG
SIZE : 2608K COPY: 80/100
SYSTEM ACTION
1. UPDATE MEDIA CONTENT DONE
2. GET DATALOG FILES N/A
DATA TRANSFER COMPLETED
REMOVE USB AND RESET SYSTEM

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6 Specifications
Playable formats:
MPEG-1 video (Video CD)
MPEG-2 video* (DVD)
MPEG-4 video (DivX format)
MPEG still picture
MP3 audio
JPEG still picture
VGA (640x480)
Video Storage
medium:
CompactFlash Memory Cards: Type 1 & Type 2
Output Display
Systems:
TV and Video Monitors
VGA monitors
Video Output:
Signal type: Composite and S-Video
Output format: PAL and NTSC
Output Resolution:
Low resolution : 352 x 288 pixels (PAL)
: 352 x 240 pixels (NTSC)
High resolution : 720 x 576 pixels (PAL)
: 720 x 480 pixels (NTSC)
Still picture : 704 x 576 pixels (PAL)
: 704 x 480 pixels (NTSC)
JPEG picture : 800 x 600 pixels
Audio Outputs:
Stereo output, connector – RCA jack, 3.2 V p-p max. 5K ohm
LS: 2 x 1W stereo jack 3,5 mm
Signal
-
to
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Noise:
96 dB
Select S
witches:
Power ON/OFF select
PAL/NTSC select
Video/VGA select
Indicators:
Power On/Off LED
Status LED
Start
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up Modes:
Autoplay (at power-on); Sleep mode (after power-on)
Power Input:
12V DC, 500mA typical
Power Consumption:
6 W
Environment:
0 °C to 50 °C, free air circulation
Relative Humidity
5% - 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Dimensions:
146.8mm x 91.5 mm x 18mm (W x D x H)
Net Weight:
135g
External ports:
COM port - for barcode application.
Remote Ext. - External keyboard (8 x MPL023; 16 x MPL024)
USB - USB Host connection
Video Storage
Accessories:
CompactFlash Card – various memory capacities available
64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1G, 2G, 4G
•For MPEG-2 video, the encoding rate is limited to 5Mb/s

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WARRANTY
The products are warranted against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from the date
of purchase provided no modifications are made to it and it is operated under normal conditions and in compliance
with the instruction manual.
The warranty does not apply to:
•Product that has been installed incorrectly, this specifically includes but is not limited to cases where electrical
short circuit is caused.
•Product that has been altered or repaired except by the manufacturer (or with the manufacturer’s consent).
•Product that has subjected to misuse, accidents, abuse, negligence or unusual stress whether physical or
electrical.
•Ordinary wear and tear.
Except for the above express warranties, the manufacturer disclaims all warranties on products furnished
hereunder, including all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular application or purpose. The
stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of the manufacturer for damages,
including but not limited to special, indirect consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of or
performance of the products.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The manufacturer’s liability for damages to customer or others resulting from the use of any product supplied
hereunder shall in no event exceed the purchase price of said product.
Contact
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