.. DV-6664, DV-6670, and DV-66104; All-In-One Digital Player
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Do you update customer logo screen upon request?
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1) Yes, The update process is the same as it is for us to update firmware in ES6420.
2) However, you are required to submit a 720x480 bmp file or 720x576 for PAL video format to us, our engineer can compile it into a update file, then send back to customer or factory programmed for their application.
3) We would suggest only background picture to be submitted. This prohibits any picture problems. We recommend all start screen displays for All-In-One player in a resolution of X720*Y480 pixels and text X: 80~640th & Y: 30~450th. |
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What is the maximum storage capacity/Time of the MPEG-2 player? |
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Maximum storage time/capacity is subject to the availability of Compact Flash Card in the market place. The storage time of Compact Flash card is as follows: |
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Maximum storage time/capacity is subject to the availability of Compact Flash Card in the market place. The storage time of Compact Flash card is as follows:
>> For MPEG-1 (VCD) format:
4MB = 23 seconds, therefore:
32MB = approx. 3 minutes
64MB = approx. 6 minutes
128MB = approx. 12 minutes
256MB = approx. 24 minutes
>> For MPEG-2 (DVD) format:
(basically, the data storage of MPEG-2 format is 3 ~4 times of MPEG-1 video format:)
128MB = approx 3~ 4 minutes
256MB = approx 6~ 8 minutes
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What is the maximum MPEG-2 bit rate the player can handle? |
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MPEG-2 Bit rate for IBM MicroDrive application:
CBR (consistent bit rate) = 8Mbps
VBR (variable bit rate) = average 8Mbps / peak 9Mbps
MPEG-2 Bit rate for Compact Flash card (40X or above) application:
CBR = 5Mbps
VBR = average 4.5Mbps / peak 5.1Mbps
MPEG-1 refers to CBR only!! |
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The Ultra II Series cards are thicker than the normal compact flash cards (5mm. instead of 3.3mm.) - will this be a problem? |
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Both Compact Flash type l and type II can be used for the DV-66 player. |
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What speed specification of CF card is required for DV66 to play MPEG-2 video clips smoothly? |
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We recommend a minimum of 40X (Ultra high speed) or above for MPEG applications.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
First, the MPEG-2 specification bit rate is between 3Mbps--8Mbps. (If you play the MPEG file in the power DVD or other software, you can open some OSD function to show this rate on the screen). For the DV-66, it is refer to the READ rate of the CF card:
1X speed = 150kbps
For example:
Normal speed 24X CF card = 24X * 150K = approx 3.60MB/s.
High-speed 40X CF card = 40X * 150K = approx 6.00MB/s.
Following the above formula, you may calculate the suitable Compact Flash card speed for your application.
For a normal resolution video footage, the average bit rate might be just about 3Mbps to 4Mbps and the peak bit rate might be just 5Mbps or 6Mbps. Then, a 40X Compact Flash card will be adequate.
For a high resolution video footage with numerous frame changes, the average bit rate 5Mbps to 6Mbps and the peak bit rate 8Mbps-9Mbps. A Compact Flash card of 50X ~ 60X is needed to play the video program smoothly.
For the DV-66 MPEG-2 player Compact Flash card programming, we have 3 recommendations for our customers:
1. Use 40X or above CF card for normal video program.
2. Edit the video program at the setting of average around bit rate 4Mbps~4.5Mbps.
3. Edit the video program at the setting of peak bit rate to be under 6Mbps
For more product info about DV-66, please kindly refer to the web page: http://www.medeawiz.com/products/Dv66.htm
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All-in-One Player NTSC/PAL auto-detection |
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Refer to the DV-66 player specifications for NTSC/PAL auto-detection capability. Player will auto-detect the programmed file and display in an NTSC or PAL format automatically. Note: Monitor with NTSC or PAL capability is needed for proper viewing. Refer to system setup examples:
NTSC
>> DV-66 -- NTSC/PAL auto detection
>> program file on CF card -- NTSC
>>Display unit (monitor/LCD/TV) -- either NTSC/PAL auto-selection, or NTSC system
PAL
>> DV-66 -- NTSC/PAL auto detection
>>program file on CF card -- PAL
>>Display unit (monitor/LCD/TV) -- either NTSC/PAL auto-selection, or PAL system
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What is the All-In-One player Response Time? |
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From pressing a button or issuing a serial command – within 1 second |
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What is the All-In-One player Audio / Video file resolution? |
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MPEG-1 (VCD) : bit rate 1.8Mbps ~3.3Mbps resolution 352 x 240
MPEG-2 (SVCD): bit rate 3Mbps resolution 480 x 480
MPEG-2 (DVD): bit rate 3Mbps~8Mbps , resolution 640 x 48 |
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What is the All-In-One player quality of video signal? |
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The Image resolutions and frame rate for Video signal is as below:
Composite Video: NTSC/60Hz/505 lines; PAL/50Hz/625 lines |
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All-In-One player --How do you transfer the video clips onto the flash cards? |
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To ensure the file quality of MPEG file, we recommend contacting your local multimedia studio for professional assistance to transfer the video clips to MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 file. Or, you may purchase a video capture box to capture the video clips to MPEG video format. The file quality will not be ensured. Once you have the MPEG file you can copy and paste to your CompactFlash® Card using a CompactFlash® Card Reader in your computer. You may utilized any CompactFlash® Card Reader for card programming. |
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How do I know if the OSD function is active? |
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Use the function setting on the back of the player or connect DV-66F to All-In-One player, press SW3 (OSD "on") on the DV-66F module to activate this feature. In result, "select 01" will be displayed on the upper left corner of the monitor. Upon completion of playing track, then player will revert to menu track displaying "select 0" on the monitor. Press SW7 to turn OSD “off”.
NOTE:By default the OSD feature is disable also termination of power will return player to original factory settings even after enabling this setting. |
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What format CompactFlash Card does the All-In-One Player use?
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Both player use FAT16 format. |
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How do I format the CF card to be FAT16? |
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All-In-One player only supports the CF card that is formatted to be FAT16 from a PC. You have to format your CF card on a PC. See the instruction below:
a) On your PC, go to “My computer” and select the location of your CF card reader, it could be “E:” or “G:”, etc.
b) Right click on your mouse when pointing it to the CF card drive.
c) A menu will appear, choose ‘Format” in the selections.
d) There should be three items under “File System”, select “FAT(16)”. Do not pick FAT32 or NTFS!
e) Click “Format now” to start the formatting process |
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What do you specifically use to compress video from a PC? |
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You can use any video editing software that allows you to convert video clips in different formats such as .avi or .mov to MPEG format file. We suggest customers to use either Adobe Premier or Ulead VideoStudio to import their video clips and save them to either MPEG-1 (352*240) or MPEG-2 (640*480) format. |
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What is the extension on the MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 files? |
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To have the MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 played properly through All-In-One player. You need to make sure both MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 have file extension ‘xxx.mpg” Or else the video clips will not be recognized by DV-66. |
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I am a Mac user, is there anything I should be aware wh en cr eating MPEG for All-In-One player? |
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You can create MPEG movie clips on Mac, but the MPEG files that you made need to be transferred to the CF card using a PC or even a Virtual PC. Please note that CF card has to be formatted to be FAT16 from a PC. If you are unable to create MPEG movie clips on Mac, you can use Mac Quicktime to save the file in *.avi format and read the file in the PC, then using Adobe Premiere to import/convert the *.avi file into *.mpg file format. |
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What is the largest CF MicroDrive that the All-In-One player supports? |
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Currently the All-In-One player can support CF card and MicroDrive up to 2.2 GB. We had just released the new version that can support up to 4 GB. Please contact us for further details. |
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I noticed that there are some odd colored swirl formation on the surface of the All-In-One player, that when you touch and run your fingers on the surface, seem to spread along like moisture or waterlike effects that are apparent against a white background or when playing still images. Is this normal? |
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The Resistive Matrix Type Touch Screen used on the All-In-One player. The touch panel is made up of glass and film resistive material containing many small ball dot matrixes between these two parts (Glass and film). When the touch panel is pressed or touched, these ball dot matrixes come in contact together; at which, different contact points will lead to different resistive value.
It is normal to see multi-colored and moisture-like formations when the All-In-One player is placed in a well-lit environment. This is more apparent when playing a white video background.
Indoor and outdoor setting may affect visibility. |
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Is it possible to change the CF card while the unit is still at ON position? |
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Only SanDisk Ultra II CF card approved for CF card exchange while the unit is power ON. |
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How do you switch from Video Menu mode to Repeat mode? |
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To switch the Menu and Repeat mode of DV-66, please refer to the following methods:
1). External switch -- Use DV-66F function selector
User could connect DV66 player with DV-66F function selector to change the DV66 default setting, see below:
• Make sure the power to the DV-66 is off.
• Connect the ribbon cable (included in DV66F) from DV66F to keypad connector on DV66.
• Reinsert the Compact Flash card with recorded video clip(s) into the card slot on the side of the DV-66.
• Plug in the power supply to DV-66.
• Press switch 5 (Repeat mode) on the DV-66F.
For detailed spec information of DV-66F, please refer to DV - 66F manual (PDF).
2). Internal switch (DV-66B on board selection) - for switch the Menu/Repeat mode on DV66 board without DV-66F function selector.
• Unplug the power supply to the DV-66
• DV66 has four long screws that hold the plastic housing together, please have the screws unfasten several turns.
• Take the back cover away from the unit
• Look for the 6 position DIP Switch (Blue color with number from 1 to 6) on the DV-66 board
• All the switches should set at default mode (“ON” position)
• Look at the DIP Switch and turn switch 1 to “OFF” position
• Put the cover back and have the screws tight down
• Plug the power supply back to DV66 unit. |
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Why did the All-In-One player plays for example file 006.mpg continuously instead of file 000.mpg on Menu mode? |
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There could be some sharp hard object caught between the touch panel and the edge of the metal housing and this may cause a short. Please check if there are bur or object that are caught between the touch panel and the metal housing. If there are hard object there, the shorted zone will become the only one file activated, all others will not work. |
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How do I test my CompactFlash Card? |
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Please follow the link to our website and download the media file, either MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 is ok. Directly download the media file to your CompactFlash card reader with the CompactFlash card inserted. Then play the CF card with the All-In-One player. http://www.medeawiz.com/media/ |
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My All-In-One player does not play files in the correct order for the files I stored, how can I correct that? |
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Please rename all your files from 000.mpg and all the way up to 099.mpg. When the player starting to play, it always going to 000.mpg file first. |
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What is the recommended operating temperature range of All-In-One player? |
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Temperature range: Operating = 0 to +60º C |
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How do I connect the PIR sensor to the DV-66B? |
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PIR sensor has three wires (for example: OUT, V+, and GND). With these wires you can connect directly to the J4 (PIR connector) connector on the DV-66B. Please connect the OUT (PIR) to P20 (J4), V+ (PIR) to Vcc (J4), and GND (PIR) to GND (J4 |
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Why did the DV-66104 doesn't have any images on the screen when I connected the VGA port with my PC that has Window 2000 or Window XP? |
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The reason for that is the 10.4" LCD Panel only support the resolution up to 640 x 480 . To correctly setting up the display, please go to your control panel and open the “Display” window. On the menu bar, please select “Settings”. Looks under Screen Area and drag the button till it shows 640 x 480. |
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How can I control the player with 30 buttons selection? |
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There are two ways you can achieve this function, both method can controls up to 99 tracks.
- Use the DV-66K with wiring modification.
- Use the RS232 cable and RS232TTL command software.
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Why did my All-In-One player freeze on me and lock up the images on the display? |
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The main cause of the malfunction is due to none mpeg or jpg format file in the CF card. For example, if your CF card contains MPEG-2 files and word document, this kind of setting would have cause the unit to freeze or lock up the image on the display when push the touch screen. If you encounter freezing or locking up images on the display, carefully remove the CF card from the player and delete the extra files using the card reader. |
