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User Guide for Cisco Digital Media Player
Device Manager 1.1
February 27, 2008
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Text Part Number: OL-13985-01
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THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE
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CONTENTS Preface v Document Conventions v Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines vi CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1-1 Environmental Tolerances and Safety Guidelines 1-2 General Precautions 1-3 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 1-4 Understanding DMP Modes of Operation 1-5 Supported Attributes for Digital Video 1-5 Limited Support for MPEG-4 1-6 Supported Attributes for Digital Audio 1-6 Supported Filetypes in the Embedde
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Contents Showing or Stopping Video Content from an HTTP URL 2-14 Showing or Stopping Video Content from a File Stored on Your DMP 2-14 Adjusting the Transparency of the HTML Content Plane 2-15 Specifying the URL to Show on the HTML Content Plane 2-16 Supported Fonts 2-17 Supported X11 Bitmap Fonts 2-18 Supported TrueType Fonts 2-19 Using Administrative Options 2-20 Editing the DMPDM User Account 2-20 Editing the DMP Service (ftp) User Account 2-20 Saving
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Preface Revised: October 7, 2007 Cisco Digital Media System is the collective name for a product family that consists of Cisco Digital Media Manager (DMM) appliances, Cisco Video Portal appliances, Cisco Digital Media Player (DMP) endpoints, Cisco Digital Media Encoder (DME) devices, and all associated software components. This guide describes how to use Cisco Digital Media Player Device Manager 1.1 (DMPDM) software that is embedded on every Cisco Digital Media Player 4305G device. The i
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Preface Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. Tip Means the following information will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information, similar to a Timesaver. Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback,
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CH A P T E R1 Introduction Revised October 7, 2007 This guide describes how to use your DMP device and how to use the preinstalled DMPDM software. DMP devices can show networked digital video streams and multicast, high-quality MPEG video on any television receiver or monitor (NTSC, PAL, LCD, plasma, or VGA) that you attach. Tip To learn what other filetypes your DMP can render, see Supported Filetypes in the Embedded Browser, page 1-6. DMPDM helps you to deliver compelling digital media
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Chapter 1 Introduction Environmental Tolerances and Safety Guidelines If any of the preceding is not yet true for you, we recommend that you obtain Quick Start Guide for Cisco Digital Media Player 4305G and complete all of the procedures in it before you use this guide. This introduction contains the following sections: Environmental Tolerances and Safety Guidelines, page 1-2 Understanding DMP Modes of Operation, page 1-5 Supported Attributes for Digital Video, page 1-5 Lim
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Chapter 1 Introduction Environmental Tolerances and Safety Guidelines Warning The device is designed to work with TN power systems. The power supply must be placed indoors. Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective d
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Chapter 1 Introduction Environmental Tolerances and Safety Guidelines Keep your system components away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product in a wet environment. Do not push any objects into the openings of your system components. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. Use the product only with other Cisco-approved equ
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Chapter 1 Introduction Understanding DMP Modes of Operation Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame. Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry. Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device. Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather, because heating reduces in
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Chapter 1 Introduction Limited Support for MPEG-4 Limited Support for MPEG-4 DMP support for the MPEG-4 suite of standards does not extend to every possible aspect, entity, or variant of MPEG-4. We require explicitly that: You use the MPEG-4 Part 2 codec. Audio and video in your MPEG-4 files are multiplexed in an MPEG-2 transport stream. Supported Attributes for Digital Audio We support the following attributes for digital audio in this release. Audio MPEG-1 Layers 1 and 2
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Chapter 1 Introduction Understanding Content Substitution (Failover) Understanding Content Substitution (Failover) If an HTTP status code of 404 or 500 prevents your DMP from obtaining the content that you scheduled it to show, your DMP has two stages for failover. Stage-One Failover In stage-one failover, your DMP shows presentation assets that you uploaded to one of these locations: The SD memory card. An HTTP-accessible location that you specified in the Failover URL field (w
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Chapter 1 Introduction Preconfiguring Your DMP To Run Without a Local DHCP Server Step 3 Connect the Cisco-provided power supply to your DMP. You should see two lights through the front panel on your DMP chassis. The solid green light indicates that a power source is available. The solid red light indicates that your DMP is trying to obtain a DHCP address from the DHCP server. After your DMP obtains an IP address, the red light stops shining. Step 4 Make a note of the IP address that
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Chapter 1 Introduction Basic DMS Concepts and Vocabulary Basic DMS Concepts and Vocabulary DMS helps organizations of any size to create, manage, organize, and deliver video content (whether live or on-demand) and digital signage content over an IP network to any general or targeted audience. With DMS, you can: Communicate with targeted customers, investors, press, and analysts. Deliver live and on-demand events to audiences in any location. Deliver critical information and
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Chapter 1 Introduction Basic DMS Concepts and Vocabulary User Guide for Cisco Digital Media Player Device Manager 1.1 1-10 OL-13985-01
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CH A P T E R2 Using DMPDM Revised: May 23, 2008 This chapter explains how to use DMPDM to configure and manage one DMP device in isolation and describes elements that you see in the DMPDM graphical user interface (GUI). Topics are organized in these sections: Using One-Click Options for a DMP Display, page 2-1 Configuring Settings, page 2-2 Selecting the Content to Show, page 2-13 Using Administrative Options, page 2-20 Common Scenarios for Using DMPDM, page 2-23 Viewing th
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Chapter 2 Using DMPDM Configuring Settings Viewing Video Content in Full-Screen Mode To fill the screen on your DMP display with only the video content plane, click . Note You can show video content from any of three possible sources. See: Showing or Stopping Video Content from a UDP Multicast Stream, page 2-13. Showing or Stopping Video Content from an HTTP URL, page 2-14. Showing or Stopping Video Content from a File Stored on Your DMP, page 2-14. The HTML content plane is n
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Chapter 2 Using DMPDM Configuring Settings After you click Apply, the entries or changes take effect. However, the previously defined values will return the next time that your DMP restarts. Step 4 (Optional) To put all changed values into effect permanently, so that they persist even after your DMP restarts, select Administration > Save Configuration and, when the Save Configuration page appears, click Save. Step 5 Restart your DMP. See Restarting Your DMP, page 2-22. Table 2-1 GUI
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Chapter 2 Using DMPDM Configuring Settings Table 2-1 GUI Elements on the Basic Page (continued) Element Description Default Gateway The IP address that is assigned to whatever router provides outside network access to and from devices on the DMP-local network segment. DNS Server IP Address The IP address or routable DNS name that is assigned to the DNS server for the DMP-local network segment. We recommend that you enter the IP address, not the routable DNS name. NAT IP Address The gl
