How does the Space Player differ from an ordinary projector?
There are four main differences as described below.
(1) A spotlight type design
Suitable for places that require design considerations to maintain an attractive interior appearance.
(2) The Space Player mounts to a track system, so installation and relocation is easy
(for a track mount type).
(3) Playback of content from an SD card
Equipped with a wealth of convenient functions, such as scheduled playback and direct playback.
(4) Projection from various angles
(Including portrait projection, floor projection, etc.)
2. Can the Space Player be mounted to an existing track system?
The Space Player can be mounted to various types of track systems.
For more information on compatible track systems, please refer to the product specifications.
* For information on installing a track system, refer to the manufacturer's instructions and precautions.
3. Can the Space Player produce sound?
The Space Player has no built-in speakers, but audio can be output by an external sound system connected to the AUDIO OUT terminal.
< Reference information >
By using a Bluetooth transmitter, audio signals can be transmitted wirelessly.
< Example of equipment >
Panasonic Wireless Speaker System with Bluetooth
4. How many Space Players can be mounted to a track system?
Since the length of the Space Player is about 40 cm, two units can be installed to a track system measuring 1 m in length. When installing two or more units, make sure that the permissible range of the circuit breaker is not exceeded.
5. What types of files are compatible from the SD Card?
The following file formats are accepted:
Stills: jpg/jpeg, bmp
Video: mov, avi, mp4, mpg/mpeg, wmv
6. When Memory Viewer is used, how can the Space Player automatically play by simply powering-on the track system?
The following four settings must be made.
(1) File storage location
Place the still image/video file to be played back in the root folder on the SD card.
(2) Automatic playback
Select the [MEMORY VIEWER] menu and set [AUTOPLAY] to ON.
(3) Startup method
Select the [SETUP] menu and set [INITIAL STARTUP] to ON.
(4) Selection of startup input
Select the [SETUP] menu and set [STARTUP INPUT SELECT] to [MEMORY VIEWER].
7. Can the desired file be played back by one-touch operation?
Still image/movie files in the specified folders of the SD card can be played back by pressing the number (<1>-<6>) buttons on the remote control.
(1) Setting method
Saving destiantions of files are the folders in the root directory (top-most directory) of the SD card. Name of the folders corresponding to the number (<1> - <6>) buttons on the remote control, as indicated in the following table.
| Numeric key | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folder name | R001 | R002 | R003 | R004 | R005 | R006 |
(2) Operating procedure
Using the remote control, select [MEMORY VIEWER]. Press the numeric button corresponding to the number of the folder containing the content you'd like to play.
Note: It takes 1 to 3 seconds for the content to change.
8. Questions regarding "Schedule" and "Addition of content on SD card"
"Content Manager" is a built-in application of Space Player that enables to create the schedule data by using the web browser.
It is necessary to make the network connection setting in order to use this function.
Refer to the manual for the method of using Content Manager.
< Q&A regarding Content Manager >
(1) How to install Content Manager
Content Manager is a web application that runs on a browser. There is no need to install any software.
* Check the version of the browser in use.
* Regarding supported browsers, refer to the section, "Computers for signage setting," in Chapter 5, "Operations - Content Manager,"
in the Operating Instructions .
(2) How to play back the same video repeatedly
Content can be played back repeatedly by setting the end time or duration of the content playback.
* For details, refer to the section, "Registering content in a timetable," in Chapter 5, "Operations - Content Manager," in the Operating Instructions.
(3) Can a weekly schedule be set?
Yes, it can.
Select the Calendar icon in the schedule page, and enter the setting.
* For details, refer to the section, "Registering a schedule," in Chapter 5, "Operations - Content Manager," in the Operating Instructions.
(4) Can a registered schedule be exported to other equipment?
The schedule backup function can be used to copy a schedule.
* For details, refer to the sections, "Obtaining a backup of a schedule" and "Uploading a schedule", in "Operations - Content Manager" in the Operating Instructions.
* The schedule data can also be copied by removing the SD card from the Space Player and copying all of the data to another SD card by using a PC.
(5) Can the same schedule be set in multiple Space Player units in a single process?
The same schedule can be set in multiple units by using Multi Monitoring & Control Software.
* For details, refer to the section, "Acquiring signage schedule," in the Operating Instructions for Multi Monitoring & Control Software .
(6) Can background music be played while a still image is projected?
Yes, it can. Select [Audio] in the content selection tab, and register an audio file.
* For details, refer to the section, "Registering content," in Chapter 5, "Operations - Content Manager," in the Operating Instructions.
(7) Are the settings retained when the power of the track system is turned OFF and then back ON?
Yes, the settings are retained. Schedules and slideshow settings are stored in the SD card.
The clock is backed up by battery.
* Example of operation resulting from OFF→ON of track system power
* Example of operation resulting from OFF→ON of track system power
9. Is it possible to start projecting images from multiple Space Player units with the same timing?
By synchronizing the built-in clocks of the Space Player units and using the scheduled playback function, you can start projection of images from multiple units at about the same time.
Note: There may a deviation of about 1 second.
NTP clock synchronizing method
The following shows an example of the setup procedure.
- (1) Connect the Space Players via a wired LAN (hub).
- (2) Enter settings in the slave units (1) and (2) using a PC (wireless LAN).
[Important Notes]
- • Simultaneous playback by multiple Space Players is not achieved by communication among devices.
- • To simultaneously start playback of multiple Space Players, it is necessary to set the same playback start time in all Space Players so that they start playing back the content at the same scheduled start time.
- • The NTP clock synchronization function synchronizes the built-in clocks of multiple slave units with the built-in clock of the master unit. This function minimizes the deviation of the playback start times.
- • Even if the clocks are synchronized, a deviation of about 1 second occurs.
- • When using the playback repeat function, make sure that the content lengths are the same.
- • A wireless LAN can be used. However, the use of a wireless LAN is not recommended because the operation is affected by the communication environment.
- • For detailed settings of the scheduled playback, refer to the Operating Instructions .
[Preparation]
- 1. Using the remote control, set an appropriate IP address in each Space Player, making sure that the IP address is not duplicated.
(MENU → NETWORK → WIRED LAN) The default IP address is "192.168.10.100".
Change the default setting to "192.168.10.101" and so forth in slave units. - 2. Connect the Space Players via an Ethernet Switch.
Space Player setup (Perform the procedure for each slave unit.)
- (1) Press the [MENU] button on the remote control select [NETWORK] and then [NETWORK STATUS]. Jot down the 4-digit number after "Proj" in the displayed network ID, "Projxxxx."
- (2) Press the [MENU] button, and select [WIRELESS LAN] and then [M-DIRECT]. (Use the Left and Right buttons for setting.)
- (3) Make sure that [WIRELESS LAN] is selected, and press the Enter key. Jot down the displayed IP address.
When using a Window PC
- (1) Enable the wireless function of the PC.
- (2) Click the network connection icon found at the right side of the taskbar.
- (3) Select "M-DIRECTxxxx" in the displayed list of network locations. "xxxx" is the 4-digit number jotted down during the "Space Player setup" procedure.
- (4) When the screen prompts the input of the network security key, enter "M-DIRECTxxxx." ("xxxx" is the number indicated in step (3).)
- (5) Confirm that connection is achieved.
When using a Mac PC
- (1) Click the [System Preferences] icon in the Dock.
- (2) Click [Network] in [System Preferences].
- (3) Set Wi-Fi to ON.
- (4) Click the Location and select "M-DIRECTxxxx" in the displayed list of network locations. "xxxx" is the 4-digit number jotted down during the "Space Player setup" procedure.
- (5) Confirm that connection is achieved.
Using a Web browser to set up slave units
(1) Open the Web browser and enter the URL of the slave unit.
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/
"xxx" is the IP address of the wireless LAN jotted down during the "Space Player setup" procedure.
The IP address is as follows if the default setting was not changed.
http://192.168.12.100/
(2) The following dialog box appears. Enter the user name and the password.
* The user name and password are as follows:
User name: admin1
Password: panasonic
(3) The following screen opens. Click [Detailed set up].
(4) The following page opens. Click [Adjust clock].
(5) Set [NTP SYNCHRONIZATION] to ON.
(6) Enter the IP address set for the master unit in the NTP server name entry field.
(7) Press [Set date and time].
(8) Follow the same setting procedure for all slave units.
* How to check whether NTP clock synchronization is set properly using the remote control (MENU > SETUP > DATE AND TIME)
* It is recommended that you disable the wireless LAN function after the setup procedure is completed.
Now the slave units have been set up. After the completion of the setup procedure, the Space Players automatically synchronize their built-in clocks.
10. Can the Space Player and a lighting system be interlocked in operation?
The Space Player does not have an operation linking function. Operation linking may be possible by using external equipment.
* CAUTION
The Space Player cannot be mounted to a light dimmer track system.
A separate track system without a light dimmer function must be installed for the Space Player.
