AMA 1080pHD Manual

41 Pages·2012·3.14 MB·English

Updated Dec8 2010
AMA1080p-HD h.264 Video player: CE, FCC and RoHS certified.

AMA1080p plays from:
1. USB 2.0 memory device such as USB drive, USB External hard drive, memory card reader etc.
2. 2.5” SATA laptop/solid state hard drive from the built in 2.5” internal SATA socket.
To automatically play after powering up, AMA1080p needs these items in the drive:
1. At least 1 file in the root directory. File could be Video OR Jpeg.
2. Must have autoplay.txt in the root directory. See page 23 on how to create autoplay.txt.
3. Without the above 2 items, it will not play and show a black screen after powering up.
4. Autoplay setting is ON. If autoplay is OFF, AMA1080p will be in manual mode,
Notes:
1. AMA1080p is shipped with autoplay setting On.
After powering up, the AMA1080p should automatically play.
2. File name has to be 8 characters or less all in 1 word without any space in between e.g: bigbird.mov.

After powering up, a “bubble” screen saver appears for 15 seconds and the AMA1080p will
automatically play the video(s) in the root directory of the memory card.

However if the above screen appears and the AMA1080p fails to play, turn power OFF and check the
memory card for the following:
1. Autoplay.txt must be present in the root directory of the memory card. Without this, the
AMA1080p will stop at the above screen.
2. Must have at least 1 file (video or Jpeg) in the root directory.

HOW TO ACCESS THE SETUP MENU:
To change the setup on the AMA1080p, use the IR remote control. While AMA1080p is playing press
SETUP key. The following screen will appear:
How to Set/Adjust video resolution output:
AMA1080p video output is shipped from factory at 720p. To select or adjust the video output to either
lower or higher resolution, do the following:
While a video is playing press setup key on the IR remote, the setup screen will appear. From the setup
screen use the cursor to go to VIDEO as follows:

From Video use the cursor to go to Video System and select the desired resolution as follows:

Press OK to select the resolution and press SETUP key again. The AMA1080p will return to resume the
playback. The AMA1080p will remember this setting.

How to adjust JPEG slide show:

From MISC screen, adjust the slide show timing, transition effect and PAN&SCAN setting (Ken
Burns=OFF). Press SETUP key again to return to autoplay. The AMA1080p will return to resume the
playback. The AMA1080p will remember this setting.
FILE NAME:
File name has to be 8 characters or less all in 1 word without any space in between.
Example: bigbird.mov.
If file name has space such as big bird.mov, this file might not play. Change this to big_bird.mov.
If file name has over 8 characters such as verybigbird.mov, this file will not play.
AMA1080p sort the file numerically using 2 digit number. Example: 01bird.mov, 02cat.mov etc.

VIDEO FORMAT support (Video must have embedded audio):
Apple’s quicktime (xxx.mov,xxx.qt) at up to 35 mbps:
The player supports quicktime xxx.mov and xxx.qt files that have been encoded using h.264 (Mpeg4-
AVC) and standard Mpeg4. The video size is up to 1080p (1920X1080) and average bit rate is 35mbps
with peaks at up to 50mbps. For continuous 24/7 loop file only, limit the average bit rate to 25mbps.You
can use MAC to create the quicktime video and copy it directly into a brand new USB drive. The
resource fork files that are automatically created by MAC (and usually cause problem for PC and other
media players) will be recognized by the AMA1080p and will not create problem.
To automatically play the file, create Autoplay.txt using MacWord and save it as text file.

Mpeg2 HD (xxx.ts, xxx.m2t) at up to 40 mbps:
The player supports Mpeg2-HD xxx.ts and xxx.m2t files (main profile@high level). The video size is up
to 1080p (1920X1080) and bit rate is 40mbps. The player supports both CBR and VBR encoding. For
continuous 24/7 loop file only, limit the average bit rate to 25mbps.

Windows media HD (xxx.avi,xxx.wmv) at up to 35 mbps:
The player supports windows media HD VC-1 files xxx.avi (AP@L3). The video size is up to 1080p
(1920X1080) and average bit rate is 35mbps with peaks at up to 50mbps. For continuous 24/7 loop file
only, limit the average bit rate to 25mbps.

Panasonic and Sony HD camcorder (xxx.mp4):
The player plays files created by Panasonic and Sony HD camcorders. These HD camcorders record video
using AVC-HD file format (h.264).

Flip Video HD movie file (xxx.mp4):
The player supports movie files that have been created using Flip Video hand held HD recorder. Files
created are mpeg4 HD, xxx.mp4.

Digital camera movie file (xxx.mp4,xxx.avi):
The player supports movie files that have been created using regular Digital cameras (with movie
recording capability). These cameras usually create pictures in xxx.mov, xxx.avi and xxx.mp4 formats
You can copy these files directly into the USB drive and play it on the AMA-1080p.

REALPLAYER download files (h.263):
The player plays YOUTUBE and other internet downloaded realplayer movie files such as xxx.flv,
xxx.rm and xxx.rmvb.

DVD and Mpeg2 video:
The player supports standard DVD file xxx.vob and also regular Mpeg2 file.

AUDIO FORMAT:
The player supports xxx.wav file, DMOV, AAC, Dolby stereo and dolby 5.1
AMA1080p-HD h.264 Video player with SYNC

Size is 6.5” W X 4.5”D X 1.1H

FRONT VIEW:

Power switch:
Switch to ON position to power the AMA1080p-HD. When using USB drive, bootup time is 35 seconds.
When using the (optional) internal SATA Hard Drive, bootup time is 25 seconds.

Mini USB port:
Use this port to access the internal Hard Drive only. Use Mini USB to Std USB cable. Connect to PC’s
USB port and turn AMA1080p-HD power on. PC will see the AMA1080p-HD and assign a letter hard
drive. Use it to format the hard drive (NTFS format) and to copy and delete files in the Hard Drive.

SATA socket (built in internal socket only, no hard drive):
The AMA1080p-HD has a built in SATA socket for 2.5” laptop SATA hard drive, 5400 or 7200 rpm. The
SATA hard drive is not included. For new hard drive only, format it using NTFS before use. For heavy
duty application, use Solid State SATA hard drive.
CAUTION:
Due to heat generated by the internal SATA laptop hard drive, place the AMA1080p-HD in an air
conditioned and well ventilated area. If possible, use solid state hard drive to minimize the heat.

Remote:
IR receiver for IR remote control. Use the IR remote control (“SEARCH” key) to adjust the resolution
output (from 480p to 1080p), test the input and adjust the AMA1080p-HD setting in manual mode.
Use the IR remote control to set the IR mode and auto time delay.

LED indicator:
RED LED indicates power is ON.
GREEN LED blinks only when using Hard disk. When using USB drive or playing from network, green
LED is OFF.
REAR VIEW:

Size is 6.5” W X 4.5”D X 1.1H

Digital Input: (see description below)
Built in digital input. Connect 3 single pole push buttons OR 3 single contact + 3 double contact for a
total of 6 push buttons. To trigger the input, short it momentarily to ground.
Input 1 plays line 01=xx in the autoplay.txt etc. For more info, see digital input section below.
For more input, use IN6 input board.

A/V port, Composite and audio out:
This output is always on at all video setting.
For composite video plus stereo audio use triple mini jack to 3 RCA cable adapter. The triple mini jack
is included with the unit. Composite video is on the RED RCA and the stereo audio is on the Green and
Blue RCA. A regular Ipod triple mini jack will not work because the metal plug is too short. Output is
composite video and 2 RCA audio line out. While booting up, the output is at 576p. You need a monitor
that can automatically switch between PAL/NTSC. If you are using NTSC monitor, you will not see
anything during booting up.
Use SETUP key of the IR remote to enter setup menu and set video resolution from Video menu.

YPbPr component video out:
This output is always on at all video setting.
Use triple mini jack to 3 RCA cable adapter that is included with the unit.
A regular Ipod triple mini jack will not work because the metal plug is too short.
Audio for YPbPr is available on the A/V port. Use the triple mini jack (included with the unit).
Use SETUP key of the IR remote to enter setup menu and set video resolution from Video menu.

HDMI out:
This output is always on at all video setting.
Use HDMI cable to connect into the HDMI input of the LCD TV monitor. HDMI cable carries the digital
Audio and Video signal.
For DVI input, use HDMI to DVI cable adapter. Audio for DVI is available on the A/V port.

SPDIF digital audio out:
Digital audio out using TOSLINK fiber optic cable. Connect this into digital audio processor unit using
fiber optic cable. The 1080p will pass through digital audio including AC3 stereo and Dolby 5.1.

USB2.0 port:
Connect to USB Flash drive (thumb drive, Stick drive) and any other memory storage that use USB2.0
interface such as External Hard Drive (passport), Memory card reader etc.
LAN port:
Connect into the hub of the local area network using Cat5 cable. When using hard drive, the AMA1080p
will appear on the network. You can copy, edit, delete files and reboot AMA1080p through the network.

RS485 port:
Connect into IN6 board using RJ12 cable. You can connect up to 4 IN16 board, total 48 digital input.
This port is also used to sync AMA1080p’s using the IN6 and Sync board.

Power input:
Connect into the power supply (included). Power supply is universal 110VAC/220VAC and output is
12VDC 25 watt. AMA1080p-HD input is 16VDC max.

The term Memory Card used in this manual refers to one of the following:
USB Flash Drive, Stick Drive, Thumb drive, External Hard drive (Passport etc), Card reader using USB
2.0 and Internal SATA 2.5” solid state or laptop hard drive.

Memory card example:

Using USB Flash drive:
Copy files into USB drive using your PC. After
finish copying, insert the USB drive into the
AMA1080p USB port.

Using SD card:
Use SD to USB card adapter.
Copy files into SD card using your PC. After finish
copying, insert the SD-USB adapter into the
AMA1080p USB port.

Using External hard drive:
Use your PC to copy files into the external
drive. After finish copying, insert the USB
external hard drive into AMA1080p USB
port.
Using INTERNAL hard drive:
Use Solid State drive only, 2.5” sata only.
Mount the drive inside the AMA1080p.
Note: AMA1080p can be ordered with SSD
formatted and installed from factory.
Copy files into the hard drive using:
1. Micro USB port located at the front
plate of AMA1080p.
2. Through Local Area network using
the Ethernet port.

Note: Please see page 23 on how to create Autoplay.txt.

APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
Application, loop only after powering up.:
After powering up, you want to loop a single or a group of video clips. You do not need to trigger any
push button or sensor to play different video clips.
What to do:
1. Copy the video file(s) into the root directory of the memory card.
2. Create autoplay.txt, see page 23.
3. If you are looping a single video, the AMA1080p will loop this with a 1-2 second of black screen
in between. You can loop this video seamlessly without any black screen in between loop by
adding “endtime=xxx” statement in the autoplay.txt. See page 13 seamless loop for more info.
Sample of memory card:
F:/
Tiger.mov <this is the loop file>
Autoplay <this is autoplay.txt, content could be empty>
After powering up, AMA1080p will loop Tiger.mov.
If autoplay.txt has endtime=80 statement, Tiger.mov will play for 80 seconds and seamlessly loops back.

Application, loop and automatically play different video at a fixed time delay (TIMER MODE):
After powering up, you want to loop the video. At a set time delay (e.g. every 15 minutes) you want to
play a video clip from a group of video clips. After playing one video clip, AMA1080p will resume
playing the loop video. After the time delay elapses, the AMA1080p will play the next video clip from the
group of video clips. After playing the last video clip (from the group) and after the set time delay
elapses, it will play the first video clip again.
What to do:
1. For this application you will be using Timer Mode.
2. Copy the loop video into the root directory of the memory card.
3. Create a folder and copy the group of video files (that will be played using the time delay) inside
this folder.
4. Create autoplay.txt, see page 14 timer mode for more info.
5. Set the player into Timer mode using the remote control.
To enter timer mode use IR remote control and do the following:
A-B A-B x A-B
where X is the number of time delay in minutes.
If x=0, the AMA1080p will exit timer mode.

Suppose you want to set time delay to 15 minutes.
While the AMA1080p is playing a video, press the following keys:
A-B A-B 15 A-B.
The time delay is now set to 15 minutes.
To exit timer mode use IR remote control and do the following:
A-B A-B 0 A-B
Set number of files (TIMER MODE, use SLOW key):
In Timer mode, set lines 80=xxx to 99=xxx in the autoplay.txt.
Use the IR remote control and do the following:
Suppose you only want to play 4 files (line 80 to line 83).
While the AMA1080p is booting up or while playing a video, press the following key sequence:
SLOW SLOW 4 SLOW
The number of files to play is now 4 (lines 80 to 83).
To exit timer mode use IR remote control and do the following:
SLOW SLOW 0 SLOW
NOTE:
The AMA1080p will remember this Timer Mode setting.
Sample of memory card content for TIMER MODE:
F:/
Tiger.mov
autoplay.txt
VIDEO …… (file folder)
Bird.mov
Cat.mov
Dog.mov
Lion.mov
And here is an example of the autoplay.txt for timer mode:
80=VIDEO/Bird.mov
81=VIDEO/Cat.mov
82=VIDEO/Dog.mov
83=VIDEO/Lion.mov
After powering up Tiger.mov will loop.
After 15 minutes, Bird.mov will automatically play and then return back to loop Tiger.mov
After another 15 minutes, Cat.mpv will play etc.

Application, loop and use a single push button/sensor to play different video (IR MODE):
After powering up, you want to loop a video clip. You want to use a single push button to play a video
clip sequentially from a group of video clips and return to resume playing the loop video again.
What to do:
1. For this application you will be using IR Mode and connect the push button/sensor into input 4
(next function) of the AMA1080p.
2. Connect push button/sensor into input 4 (next function)..
3. Copy loop video into the root directory.
4. Create a folder and copy the group of video files (that will be played sequentially using the input)
inside this folder.
5. Create autoplay.txt, see full AMA1080p manual.
6. Set the AMA1080p into IR mode using the remote control.
To ENTER IR mode use the remote and press the following keys:
CLEAR CLEAR x CLEAR
where x is a number between 1 to 20

To play 6 files, press CLEAR CLEAR 6 CLEAR
To exit IR mode, set the number of files to 0.
To EXIT IR mode press:
CLEAR CLEAR 0 CLEAR
AMA1080p-HD has a total of 6 built in input. In IR mode, these inputs operate as follows:
IN1 operates as PAUSE/PLAY.
IN2 operates as PREV (previous, plays lines 60 to 79 in autoplay.txt).
IN4 operates as NEXT (next, plays lines 60-79 in autoplay.txt).
IN3 (IN1+IN2) operates as STOP.
IN5 (IN1+IN4) operates as VOL + (volume up).
IN6 (IN2+IN4) operates as VOL- (volume down).
Example of the memory card content for IR mode:
Tiger.mov
autoplay.txt
VIDEO …… (file folder)
Bird.mov
Cat.mov
Dog.mov
Lion.mov
Here is an example of the autoplay.txt, set to play 4 files using NEXT/PREV:
60=VIDEO/Bird.mov
61=VIDEO/Cat.mov
62=VIDEO/Dog.mov
63=VIDEO/Lion.mov
After powering up Tiger.mov will loop.
If Input 4 (NEXT) is triggered, Bird.mov will play.
If Input 4 (NEXT) is triggered again, Cat.mov will play etc.

Application, loop and use many push buttons/sensors to play different video (STANDARD MODE):
After powering up, you want to loop a video clip. You want to use many push buttons to play different
video clips and after finish playing return to resume playing the loop video again.
What to do:
1. For this application you will be using Standard Mode and connect the push buttons/sensors into
AMA1080p input. If you need more than 6 input, use IN6 input board.
2. Copy the loop video into the root directory of the memory card.
3. Create a folder and copy the group of video files (that will be played using the input) inside this
folder.
4. Create autoplay.txt, see page 23 standard mode for more info.
5. In this mode, when the input is triggered there will be a 1-2 seconds of black screen.
6. For input wiring see page 16 and 17.
Example of the memory card content for playing using digital input:
Tiger.mov
autoplay.txt
VIDEO …… (file folder)
Bird.mov
Cat.mov
Dog.mov
Lion.mov
Tiger.mov
Bear.mov

Content of autoplay.txt for digital input:
01=VIDEO/bird.mov
02= VIDEO/dog.mov
03= VIDEO/cat.mov
04= VIDEO/lion.mov
05= VIDEO/tiger.mov
06= VIDEO/bear.mov
endtime=60 <use this to seamlessly loop tiger.mov, change this 60 sec endtime accordingly).
After powering up Tiger.mov will loop.
If Input 1 is triggered, bird.mov will play.
If Input 2 is triggered, dog.mov will play.
If Input 3 (IN1+IN2) is triggered, Cat.mov will play.
If Input 4 is triggered, Lion.mov will play.
If Input 5 (IN1+IN4) is triggered, Tiger.mov will play.
If Input 6 (IN2+IN4) is triggered, Bear.mov will play.
Note:
To add more input use N6 input board.
Maximum input using IN6 input board is 48.

Application, instant switching of video/instant triggering of digital inputs (FAST MODE):
You have a dark ride, a haunted house or a video game that needs instant switching of video clip when a
sensor(s) is triggered.
What to do:
1. For this application you will be using FAST MODE and connect the push buttons/sensors into
AMA1080p input. If you need more than 6 input, use IN6 input board.
2. Copy the video into the memory card. See how to create this video in the fast mode page 8.
3. Create autoplay.txt, see page 8 fast mode for more info.
4. After powering up, it will seamlessly loop the Loop video segment.
5. When the input is triggered the video clip will be played instantly, no delay.
6. For input wiring see page 16 and 17.
And here is an example of the memory card in fast mode:
Test.mov
Autoplay.txt
And here is the content of the autoplay.txt:
fastmode=yes ……. (important: lower case letters only)
00=00,100
01=100,160
02=160,240
03=240,460
After powering up, AMA1080p will seamlessly loop 00 (from 0 seconds to 100 seconds).
If Input 1 is triggered, AMA1080p will instantly jump to 100 seconds and play up to 160 seconds and
then return to 00 again.
If Input 2 is triggered, AMA1080p will instantly jump to 160 seconds and play up to 240 seconds and
then return to 00 again.
If Input 3 is triggered, AMA1080p will instantly jump to 240 seconds and play up to 460 seconds and
then return to 00 again.
NOTE: To test input, use the IR remote control. To test input 1, press key 1 etc.