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Firefly SC and MZ Media Players Version 3.2 User Manual

viiiContentsReviewing, Previewing and Deleting Firefly Media . . . . . . . . . . 31Reviewing Media and Storage Usage on the Firefly . . . . . 31Prev

WEBVIEW86PasswordEnter at least 6 (but no more than 15) alphanumeric characters. This field is case sensitive. WARNINGIt is strongly recommended to ch

WEBVIEW87FTP Auto-Update SettingsFigure 35. FTP Auto-Update Settings Screen FTP IP AddressEnter the FTP server IP Address here.FTP PortAllows you to

WEBVIEW88DirectoryIt is advised that you leave this blank and use the home directory of your FTP account to place your media, playlists, schedules and

WEBVIEW89HTTP Auto-Update SettingsFigure 36. Settings-HTTP Auto UpdateHTTP AddressEnter the HTTP server IP Address here.HTTP PortAllows you to enter

WEBVIEW90Update IntervalAllows you to schedule HTTP updates every 30 minutes, 1, 2, 4 or 12 hours, 1 day or at a fixed time.Fixed Update TimeAllows yo

WEBVIEW91USB DevicesFigure 37. Settings-USB Devices

WEBVIEW92USB Devices SettingsFigure 38. Settings-USB Modem Enable DialupIf dialup is required.Phone NumberUsernameEnter the USB server username here.

WEBVIEW93GatewayA service that allows Firefly to connect to other servers. Creating a gateway also allows client computers running only Microsoft clie

WEBVIEW94USB Network SettingsFigure 39. Settings USB NetworkModeType of network being accessed: Dynamic or Static.IP AddressA 32-bit address used to

WEBVIEW95Most TCP/IP networks use subnets in order to manage routed IP addresses. For the range specified in From and To, Windows 2000 calculates the

ixContentsUSB Devices Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92USB Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WEBVIEW96MulticastFigure 40. Settings-Multicast Multicasting is an optional feature enabled by a software upgrade.If your Firefly does not have the o

WEBVIEW97ChannelLike presets, you can assign a Channel number for each “Listen” configuration. This allows you to easily recall up to 99 Channels of

WEBVIEW98Reserves MBsAllows you to allocate a fixed amount of Firefly’s internal storage space for receiving a multicast update. To determine this val

WEBVIEW99Advanced SettingsFigure 41. Settings-Advanced Audio/Video SyncTurns audio/video synchronization on and off. Turning the audio to video synch

WEBVIEW100If you are in “Schedule Mode”, if a new playlist has the same filename as a playlist already on the system, then any empty channels on the n

101 NETWORKINGOverviewFirefly players can be deployed as a network of media playback nodes. Because Firefly can be placed on a network, standard netwo

Networking102Media Messenger™ SoftwareVisual Circuits Media Messenger™ software (sold separately) combined with Firefly Media Player creates a simple,

103UPDATING VIDEO PLAYBACKFirefly players can be updated in a variety of ways using a couple different interfaces. These updating processes include bo

Updating Video Playback104(LAN). Often LAN connections have access to the internet, but be sure to check with a networking specialist for information

Updating Video Playback105This person does not need to be familiar with how the network is maintained technically, or how the Firefly nodes are servic

xContentsDiagnostic Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117DTDs (Document Type Definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Updating Video Playback106FTP Update ProcessWhen an FTP update is initiated on the Firefly, either by selecting Update Now or by a regular update inte

Updating Video Playback107FTP Updating OrderThe Firefly system will look for an update file following a specific order. It will proceed sequentially t

Updating Video Playback108System Update CheckAfter Firefly has finished its update routine it will search the /updates directory under the hom

Updating Video Playback109OverviewEach Firefly on your network must have a unique serial number. This serial number will be used to identify the indiv

Updating Video Playback110Script Last Mode:In Script Last Mode, individual files can be sent to the Firefly. Any content will be stored on the system

Updating Video Playback111System Settings for MulticastingThe System Settings for Multicasting detailed below are accessible via either the remote con

Updating Video Playback112Manual UpdatingWebView UpdatingWebView is a web-based interface that can be used to transfer media from your computer and/or

Updating Video Playback113Direct File Access UpdatingDirect File Access (enabled in “Web” screen within Firefly System Settings) can be used to update

Updating Video Playback114Some of the options available to you include:❏ Viewing the contents of your Firefly.❏ Deleting files from your Firefly.❏ Dow

115 LOG FILE REPORTINGOverviewThe logging of playback verification data, as well as diagnostic data, provides for easier and more powerful management

xiContentsInsufficient Disk Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164Forgot Name, Password, IP...???. . . . . . . . . . .

Log File Reporting116Run LogsThe run log provides a record of which videos played (with which graphic overlays, if applicable), on which channels, sta

Log File Reporting117Log FormatRun LogsThe available output formats for a Firefly run log file are either .CSV or .XMLSample from a .CSV format run lo

Log File Reporting118When the log files exceed the maximum amount of defined storage space, an automatic cleanup process will delete the oldest file a

119EXTERNAL CONTROL COMMANDSWithin this chapter, there are two types of external control commands that are described: Visual Circuits Corporation (VCC

External Control Commands120Basic Hyper Terminal SetupYou will need a PC with Hyper Terminal (all Windows machines contain this under “Start/Programs/

External Control Commands121VCC Control Commands:Filenames and External Commands When using external commands to handle files, it is necessary for tho

External Control Commands122PlaylistplayThis command initiates playback as soon as the files are fully queued up and loaded. There may be a slight del

External Control Commands123Playing Individual FilesTo accurately control the playback of individual videos, the following commands are used: The cha

External Control Commands124mpgLoadNextThis command queues an MPEG file to play when the current video file finishes. This file will play once.Syntaxm

External Control Commands125mpgLoadNextDefThis command queues an MPEG file to play when the current video file finishes. This command adds file to a l

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External Control Commands126mpgPlayThis command plays a previously loaded MPEG file on the specified channel. The file must have already been loaded u

External Control Commands127mpgPlayAllThis command starts playback on all channels simultaneously. The files for each channel to play must have been p

External Control Commands128mpgBlackThis command covers MPEG video on a channel, causing the corresponding video displays to go “black.” Note: This b

External Control Commands129mpgUnblackThis command uncovers MPEG video, reversing the effects of the mpgBlack command.To cover the video again, use th

External Control Commands130Using Serial Commands To Create PlaylistsYou can create a playlist “on the fly” with the mpgLoadDef and mpgLoadNextDef com

External Control Commands131Firefly System CommandsfireflyFtpUpdateThis command enables Firefly to update video content, playlists/schedules and softw

External Control Commands132Callback CommandsmpgCallbackTurns on/off callback (play complete).SyntaxmpgCallback onParameterson on=1, send callbacks (

External Control Commands133Audio and Video Setting ChangesmpgSetVolumeLeftRightThe mpgSetVolumeLeftRight command sets the left and right audio volume

External Control Commands134Networking CommandsFireflySetDefaultThis command sets the networking back to it’s factory state:IP Address - 10.0.1.1Gatew

External Control Commands135FireflySetGatewayThe FireflySetGateway command will allow you to change the players network Gateway. Syntaxfireflysetgatew

1WELCOME TO FIREFLY SC™ AND MZThank you for purchasing the Firefly SC™ or the Firefly MZ™. The Firefly SC and MZ are the media players developed spec

External Control Commands136FireflySetWeb_EnableThe FireflySetWeb_Enable command gives the user the option to turn on & off network communication

External Control Commands137FireflyGetWeb_EnableThe FireflyGetWeb_Enable command retrieves current setting. Syntaxfireflygetweb_enable Remarks0 = Ena

External Control Commands138Media CallsmpgDirThis command returns the names of all files on the Firefly.SyntaxmpgDirmpgDeleteThis command permanently

External Control Commands139Information CallsinfoGetFileSyntaxinfoGetFile 0 channelReturns the file playing the channel.Parameterschannel The channel

External Control Commands140infoGetStateSyntaxinfoGetState 0 channelReturns the current playback state of the player.Parameterschannel The channel on

External Control Commands141LDV Control CommandsIntroductionFirefly may be controlled serially via the Laserdisc emulation control set described in th

External Control Commands142Other optional settings include:Be sure that the control device and Firefly’s COM port settings are the same.For Laserdisc

External Control Commands143Command SyntaxAll commands shown in this section will be upper case. There are no spaces in the command argument itself.

External Control Commands144Command SummaryRemember all commands are either upper case or lower case characters as well as other ASCII characters. Som

External Control Commands145Playback CommandsPlay (PL)Command:Plays from the current file position and continues to play until the (address) value is

Welcome to Firefly SC™ and MZ2Documentation Conventions The Firefly SC and MZ are single-channel devices that share many features and capabilities. Be

External Control Commands146Reject “Stop” (RJ)Command:Stops playback and resets the file pointer to the head of the playlist (equivalent to a stop but

External Control Commands147Pause (PA)Command:Pauses the current file position and blacks out the picture.Format: PA<CR>Response:R<CR>Expl

External Control Commands148Still (ST)Command:Pauses the current file position and freezes the picture.Format:ST<CR>Response:R<CR>Explanat

External Control Commands149Search (SE)Command:Jumps to the specified position within the current MPEG file or playlist.Format:<address>SE<CR

External Control Commands150Multi-Track Jump Forward (JF)Command: Jumps forward in the current MPEG file or playlist by the amount specified in the &l

External Control Commands151Multi-Track Jump Reverse (JR)Command:Jumps backward in the current MPEG file or playlist by the amount specified in the &l

External Control Commands152Display Control (DS)Command:Turns the on screen status display on or off .Format:xDS<CR>Response:R<CR>Explanat

External Control Commands153Frame Number Request (?F)Command:Requests the file position in the current MPEG file in frame number format.Format:?F<C

External Control Commands154Time Code Request (?T)Command:Requests the file position in the current MPEG file in time code format.Format:?T<CR>R

External Control Commands155Chapter Number Request (?C)Command:Requests the position in the current playlist.Format:?C<CR>Response:<filenumbe

3QUICK START PLUG AND PLAYThe Firefly is a single-channel output device that is simple to con-figure and can reside on a network or stand alone.Befor

External Control Commands156Player Active Mode Request (?P)Command:Requests the current mode.Note: The state after a reject command (RJ) will be P05 (

External Control Commands157Firefly Model Request (?X)Command:Requests the software version.Format:?X<CR>Response:<channels>V<softwarev

External Control Commands158Load Playlist/Schedule (LD)Command:Loads a playlist/schedule.Format:“<filename>”LD<CR>Response:R<CR>Expl

External Control Commands159External Control Commands Quick Reference Guide:VCC Commands:PlaylistloadPlaylistplaympgLoadmpgLoadDefmpgLoadNextDefmpgLo

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161 TROUBLESHOOTINGGeneral IssuesNo Power to FireflyFirefly should automatically start up when power is applied and begin playing back video.If there

Troubleshooting162"Latent Images" or "Flashing" During Playback1. Incorrect timecodes or improperly closed encoding session. If t

Troubleshooting1633. The bit rate of the MPEG files being played exceed the system capabilities: The Visual Circuit MPEG decoder boards and digital se

Troubleshooting164Smooth TransitionsFor smoother transitions, MPEG files in the same playlist should be encoded at the same resolution and size (heigh

Troubleshooting165Forgot Name, Password, IP...???If you’re in a situation where you cannot get into the Webview interface because of a misplaced “User

Quick Start Plug and Play4Installation Sequence1. Install Firefly on network.a. Connect your video and audio cables to the back of the Firefly.b. Conn

Troubleshooting166Preventing Cabling and Connection ProblemsThe suggestions listed below provide basic tips for preventing or minimizing problems rela

167FIREFLY MULTI-ZONE™ (MZ) Installing the MZ Video OutputFor best quality video out put and for output to analog displays, it is necessary to atta

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)168FunctionalityFirefly Multi-Zone™ functionality is available through the Media Messenger Multi-Zone Layout Editor that provi

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)169Software UpdateThe MZ handles software updates in the same manner as the SC. There is one diffence, however.Status LEDThe M

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)170Using Firefly MZ to Create a Layout and PlaylistCreating a Playlist requires:1. Setting Display Parameters.2. Creating the

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)1713. Select the New Layout, give the layout a name, and click OK4. Return to the Layout button, select Screen Resolution and

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)172Position Zones in Layout Workspace1. Create the Video Zone first.2. Add Scrolling Text Zone if required.3. Add Graphics Zon

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)1734. Save the layout.Creating the Playlist1. Return to the Media Messenger main workspace.2. Open the Playlist Editor.3. Veri

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)1744. Verify that the Navigation Pane lists the layout content zones.5. Right-click on the Default Video Zone and insert a vid

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)1757. Insert additional video files in to the video zone to create the rest of the playlist.8. Insert he graphic or scrolling

Quick Start Plug and Play5Install the Firefly 1. Attach the video cables to the Firefly.❏ For Composite monitors: Connect a BNC-ended composite cable

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)176This procedure links the playlist to the player. Linking a schedule to the player is similar but initiates through the Sche

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)177Firefly MZ Tips1. A layout has only one Video and one Scrolling Text zone.2. A layout can have unlimited graphics zones alt

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)1789. Graphics Quality Most often, the automatic sizing and color-depth conversion performed by the Firefly meets the needs of

Firefly Multi-Zone™ (MZ)17911. Smooh Video Transitions MPEG files used in a layout should be of the same resolution and size (height x width).

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181TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOptionDescriptionBasic Configuration 40GB HDD storage NTSC, PAL Decodes all 18 ATSC formats up to 1920x1080p 4:3, or 1

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183 INDEXAAdvanced Settings 99audio/video sync 99merge playlists 99animated GIF files 178audiocabling 166Dolby Digital 19, 162line-level 4multiplexing

184Indexdiagnostic logs 67, 82, 116Diagnostics 60general 61logging 65playback 64video 62dimensions 181direct file access updating 113directories 88dis

185Indexupdating order 107FTP Auto-Update Settings 87, 96directory 88fixed update interval 88FTP update now 88password 87site ID 69update interval 88u

TrademarksThe Focus Enhancements, Visual Circuits, and Firefly logos are registered trademarks in the United States and other countries. All other pro

Quick Start Plug and Play62. Attach the audio cables to the Firefly.❏ For an unbalanced audio connection use audio cables with stranded wire ends and

186IndexWebView 65log format 83, 117logging 115diagnostic logs 67, 82, 116log default playlist 83log format 83max log MBs 84run logs 65, 82, 116upload

187Indexgateway 79host name 77IP address 78mode 78netmask 79proxy address 80proxy type 79, 80Networking 101, 134Networking Commands 134NTSC 20, 71, 16

188IndexSS/PDIF 6saving locally 53Schedule Editor 46exiting 58schedules 46adding events 48creating 47deleting events 50editing events 50new 47saving 5

189Indexnetworking 181temperature range 181test files 161time codes 63, 162time zone 70tipsFirefly MZ 177transfer order 97, 111transparencyanimated GI

190Indexuploading 29username 25Video Dates Editor 56WebView Settings 85file access 85password 86username 85WebView 85weight 181Zzonevideo, default 174

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Quick Start Plug and Play7Configure for Network Often, the Firefly TCP/IP defaults must change to accommodate the network where it will reside. The be

Quick Start Plug and Play8Changing TCP/IP SettingsFirefly default TCP/IP settings: Static IP Address: 10.0.1.1 Login (case sensitive): firefly

Quick Start Plug and Play9Restarting the Firefly is only necessary when updating the network settings in a DHCP environment, i.e. going from Static to

Quick Start Plug and Play10Install Media MessengerInstall Visual Circuit’s Media Messenger software from the Media Messenger CD by following the onlin

Quick Start Plug and Play11Configure FTPSetup on-board Firefly FTP Server• Configure Firefly properties.• Configure Firefly FTP server.Configure Firef

Quick Start Plug and Play12Configuring the Firefly FTP Server1. Click on Settings in the Main Menu list and select FTP Server Setup. 2. Fill in the FT

Quick Start Plug and Play13How To Create a Basic PlaylistPlaying media on Firefly requires 1. That the MPEG videos reside on the Firefly.2. That a val

Quick Start Plug and Play14Publish Via FTP1. Open WebView, click on System Settings, and select Network. Confirm that the network and security settin

Quick Start Plug and Play156. Select the Upload Option: a. a specific player, b. a group of players, c. all players, 7. Click Begin Update button. W

iFirefly Safety RequirementsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:The following safety instructions apply to the Visual Circuits Firefly:1. Read and follow a

Quick Start Plug and Play16Via CD/DVDAnother method of transporting playlists, schedules, and media files is to create a media update disc.This proces

Quick Start Plug and Play17Software UpdatingVisual Circuits is continuously looking for ways to improve and expand its features and product performanc

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19ENCODING REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONSIn order to ensure proper playback on the Firefly, the MPEG content must be encoded following a particular

Encoding Requirements and Recommendations20Encoding Recommendations1. Resolution: 720 X 480 or 704 X 480 in NTSC; 704 X 576 in PAL.2. Closed GOP (Grou

Encoding Requirements and Recommendations217. When encoding files, annotate and store notes on the audio levels of both the source tape and input sett

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23 WEBVIEWThe WebView interface allows you to access a Firefly over a network using only a conventional web browser. No special software is required.

WEBVIEW24Step 2: Determine the Address of the FireflyOnce proper network connections are confirmed on both the Firefly and the web browser computer, y

WEBVIEW25Step 4: Enter Your User Name and PasswordAll Firefly’s ship from the factory with a default user name of “firefly” and default password “1234

iiPOWER AND GROUND REQUIREMENTS:Determine that the cumulative power requirements of the Firefly plus other equipment in the rack do not overload the s

WEBVIEW26Using the WebView InterfaceOnce you have logged onto the WebView Interface, your browser will go to the “Media Transfer” page as the default

WEBVIEW27Transferring MediaFrom this page you can transfer media from your computer or network to the Firefly. Up to six media files can be transferre

WEBVIEW28If you cannot remember the names and locations of the files you wish to transfer, simply click the Browse button to the right of the box you

WEBVIEW29When WebView begins transferring the selected files, an animated sequence of flashing circles will appear over the Visual Circuits logo in th

WEBVIEW30Webview Software UpdateTo update your Firefly using the Media Transfer-Firefly Update method, simply browse your PC for the .upd file you may

WEBVIEW31Reviewing, Previewing and Deleting Firefly MediaWithin the WebView Media Review page, you will be able to review media and storage usage on t

WEBVIEW32In addition, you will be able review the current storage status of the Firefly by observing the current “Used” space and “Free” space display

WEBVIEW33Figure 7. Media Review Page (Graphic Overlay)Deleting Media from the Firefly1. Select the proper file type tab (video, overlay, playlist or

WEBVIEW34Figure 8. Media Review Page (Deleting Multiple Files)WARNINGYou may delete any or all media files from the Firefly in this fashion. This inc

WEBVIEW35Using the Playlist EditorWithin the Playlist Editor, you will be able to arrange videos on the Firefly into a playlist. A playlist is essenti

iiiUser Manual Regulatory DocumentationClass A Statement FCC Part 15 (EN61000-3-2) T

WEBVIEW36Creating a New PlaylistThe process for creating a new playlist may be started in one of two ways; by choosing “New Playlist” from the “Playli

WEBVIEW37Moving Videos Within a PlaylistWhile you are creating or modifying a playlist, you may find yourself wanting to modify the order of the video

WEBVIEW38There are two ways you can add a graphic overlay to a video. The first method is as follows:1. Click on the video within the playlist that yo

WEBVIEW39Working With Graphic Overlays in a PlaylistAs previously noted, graphic overlays exist in a playlist as attributes of specific video entries.

WEBVIEW40The process for altering the characteristics of a specific graphic overlay is as follows:(Skip steps 1 and 2 if you have already selected a g

WEBVIEW415. If desired, adjust the rate (in seconds) at which you would like the graphic overlay to fade in and/or out on the screen.6. If desired, se

WEBVIEW42Adding Scrolling Text to a PlaylistThe process for adding scrolling text to a playlist is basically the same as the process of adding video f

WEBVIEW43Working With Scrolling Text in a PlaylistAs previously noted, scrolling text exist in a playlist as attributes of specific video entries. Fig

WEBVIEW443. Reverse - When Reverse is selected to the on position, the Text assumes the position of Background & visa versa.Entering your own RGB

WEBVIEW45Playing a Playlist QuicklyIf you are browsing through your playlists and find one you would like to play right away, simply click the “Play”

ivOperation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference.2. This device must accept any interference t

WEBVIEW46Using the Schedule EditorWithin the Schedule Editor, there are two separate pages: the Playlist Events Editor and the Video Dates Editor.With

WEBVIEW47Creating a New ScheduleThe process for creating a new schedule may be started in one of two ways; by choosing “New Schedule” from the Schedul

WEBVIEW48Table 1. Event Property Field ExamplesAdding an Event to a ScheduleTo add an event to a schedule:1. Edit the event properties as described

WEBVIEW49Figure 14. Days of the Week Dialog BoxClick on which days of the week you would like the playlist to play on. A “checked” box indicates the

WEBVIEW502. Once you have finished editing the schedule, you may save your changes by following the instructions found in Saving a Schedule on page 52

WEBVIEW51Figure 15. Days of the Week Dialog BoxClick on which days of the week you would like the playlist to play on. A “checked” box indicates the

WEBVIEW522. Once you have finished editing the schedule, you may save your changes by following the Saving a Schedule instructions found below.Saving

WEBVIEW53Additional Saving and Loading MethodsBeyond the standard saving and loading methods directly to and from the Firefly, there are two local opt

WEBVIEW54Figure 18. Save As Local Dialog Box3. Type in your desired name for the schedule file and click the “Save” button.When saving a schedule loc

WEBVIEW55Figure 19. Load Local Browse Dialog Box2. Click the “Browse” button.The following Choose File dialog box will appear:Figure 20. Load Local

vClass A Warning (EN55024, EN55022)In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take

WEBVIEW56You will be returned to the Schedule Editor main screen. The schedule you just loaded will be open on your screen, ready for modifications if

WEBVIEW57Depending on your application, you may have a need for using any or all of the three previously mentioned date rules. The table below provide

WEBVIEW58To delete a date rule for a video, use the following steps:1. (From the Schedule Editor main screen) Select the Video Dates Editor from the d

WEBVIEW59Using the Player Control PanelThe Player Control panel mirrors the basic functionality of the Firefly remote control. You will be able to Pla

WEBVIEW60DiagnosticsThe Diagnostics pages display a number of statistics about what the Firefly is doing at a fairly technical level. The information

WEBVIEW61Figure 23. Diagnostics - General Page Diagnostics - GeneralPlayer version:Displays the version of the Firefly (incorporating both hardwar

WEBVIEW62Figure 24. Diagnostics - Video PageDiagnostics - VideoHorizontal Size:Defines the horizontal resolution of the currently playing MPEG file i

WEBVIEW63Timecode:Displays the current timecode within the playing MPEG file offset so that all files start at 00:00:00.File Type:Displays the type of

WEBVIEW64Figure 25. Diagnostics - Playback PageDiagnostics - PlaybackInterrupts:Displays the number of interrupts that have been received from the MP

WEBVIEW65Audio Data:Displays the amount of data currently in the MPEG decoder’s audio data buffer.Raw Data: Bytes of MPEG data in RAM.Disk Underflow:D

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WEBVIEW66 Figure 26. Diagnostics - Logging Page (Run log)Once in the Run logfile viewer, the video playback data will be listed with one video per li

WEBVIEW67Diagnostic LogsDiagnostic logs can be used to view a record of all media update transactions and any system errors on a Firefly.Information c

WEBVIEW68Figure 27. Diagnostics - Logging Page (Diagnostic log)Once in the Diagnostic logfile viewer, the data will be listed with one diagnostic eve

WEBVIEW69System SettingsWithin the System Settings menu, the following options are available:General SettingsFigure 28. Settings-General Site IDThe S

WEBVIEW70Time ZoneAllows you to select the appropriate time zone (measured in hours and minutes plus or minus Greenwich Mean Time) for where the Firef

WEBVIEW71Video SettingsFigure 29. Settings-VideoChannel 1 VideoSelects the standard for video output: ❏ NTSC (USA) ❏ PAL (European)❏ 480p❏ 576p❏ 720p

WEBVIEW72❏ Bob (Bob and Weave)Display Mode❏ 720 x 480❏ 720 x 560❏ 640 x 480❏ 800 x 600❏ 840 x 480❏ 1024 x 768❏ 1024 x 852Channel 1 Video OutSelects th

WEBVIEW73Audio SettingsFigure 30. Settings-AudioVolumeThis setting allows you to set the volume level for audio played back on the Firefly. The defau

WEBVIEW74Table 3. Firefly Audio Configurations Firefly Dolby Digital D/A decoding is only available when using the optional Dolby Digital Software U

WEBVIEW75 Control SettingsFigure 31. Settings-Control Accept TCP/IPIn conjunction with RS232 serial communication, TCP/IP allows the user to remotely

vii CONTENTSWelcome to Firefly SC™ and MZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Quick Start Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WEBVIEW76Auto PlayUpon initial start up, Firefly will begin playing the latest loaded playlist/schedule automatically. Following start up, if you choo

WEBVIEW77Network SettingsFigure 32. Settings-Network Host NameChoose a unique name that identifies each Firefly unit on the network.

WEBVIEW78ModeDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A TCP/IP service protocol that offers dynamic leased configuration of host IP addresses and

WEBVIEW79NetmaskSpecify a range that falls on subnet boundaries.Most TCP/IP networks use subnets in order to manage routed IP addresses. For the range

WEBVIEW80FTP Proxy IPEnter the address for the proxy, in IP format.FTP Proxy PortThe number of the port to be used to access the FTP proxy server. Con

WEBVIEW81SNMP NetmaskDesignates the Netmask information for the system(s) that will be able to monitor and control the Firefly. So for the individual

WEBVIEW82Logging SettingsFigure 33. Settings-Logging Run LogAllows you turn to “On” or “Off” the run log. The run log provides a record of which vide

WEBVIEW83❏ Storage Cleanup data: Records what media have been deleted by the automatic storage cleanup routine, including file names, sizes and dates.

WEBVIEW84Max Log MBsAllows you to set a value (in megabytes) for the maximum size a log file is able to reach. The default value is 10 MB. You may wan

WEBVIEW85WebView SettingsFigure 34. Settings-Logging WebView EnableThis feature gives the user access to Firefly over a network using a conventional