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CHAPTER1
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 to on
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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 Limited
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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 device is rat
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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 equipme
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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 indoor
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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 AAC
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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 (whi
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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 tr
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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
