The Cabletime MediaStar Evolution 780 Endpoint

Cabletime's MediaStar Evolution 780 Endpoint is a fully featured video and audio media player that is ideally suited for corporate, educational, sports, or other commercial applications. It can play out SD and HD MPEG-2 or H264 encoded video and audio network streams, content stored in internal flash memory (xxGB models), or show live webpages from the internet or intranet.

It is specifically designed to be deployed close to the display screen and provides Composite, RGB, YPbPr or HDMI video outputs. The video output resolution can be up to 720p or 1080i for HD and xGB units or 480i/576i for SD units.

The MediaStar Evolution 780 Endpoint can control suitably equipped displays with an RS232 interface (timed on/off and source selection). It is powered with an external mains/DC power supply or may be ordered with 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet.

Configuration is via on-screen menus with an optional IR remote control, or via web pages using a PC (or other) remote software browser.

An internal time of day clock is included (battery backed up), which can be linked to a NTP time server if required.

The MediaStar Evolution 780 Endpoint can be used as a standalone unit, or as part of a large networked system with centralised control using the Administrator software package. It can also be integrated into existing corporate monitoring systems using SNMP traps.

Stored media can be loaded onto the unit from a centralised HTTP/HTTPS web server or by simply plugging a USB memory key with Media into the MediaStar Evolution 780 Endpoint unit itself. Media playout can be defined with a pre-configured playlist, user selection (with an IR remote control), electrical contact closure inputs or IP command packets from 3rd party control systems.

MediaStar Evolution 780 Endpoint units lend themselves to wide-scale remote deployments where embedded system reliability is a necessity. Units can be configured to routinely download new media updates over the internet using ADSL links, and can upload playout statistics and proof of play. Operating software enhancements can also be deployed remotely, via the internet.

Cabletime MediaStar Evolution 780 Endpoint Specification

Video decoding
 
Audio decoding
Video Outputs
 
Audio Output
Network
 
USB
Remote IR Receiver
RS232
Infra-Red Control
Ancillary interface
System
Power
Dimensions
Environmental
Approvals
MPEG-1, MPEG-2 MP@HL 1080p60
H264 (MPEG-4 Part 10) High Profile Level 4.1
Video/Audio decode from onboard file, unicast or multicast transport streams
Web page rendering with on-board Firefox browser
MPEG Layer 1, and 2. AAC LC
Composite - PAL,NTSC
YPbPr/RGB Component output - 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
HDMI - 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i (and stereo audio)
Analogue Stereo audio (2V pk-pk into 10k Ohms)
10/100 Base-T Ethernet
Optional 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
HTTP, HTTPS, IGMP V3, TCP, UDP, SNMP, NTP
Single USB 2.0 port for connection with approved USB peripherals
3.5mm Jack socket for optional remote IR receiver
Serial port - Up to 115200 baud for display control, SIPI interface or IP to RS232 converter
Integrated IR receiver for 38KHz remote control operation
3.5mm Jack Socket for Ancillary interface connector - supports external contact closures
Linux 2.6 kernel with 128MB of system RAM and 128MB of system storage flash. Separate media storage (flash) option (xxGB units)
5V DC, 8 Watts from external power supply, 10 watts from 802.3af PoE
16.5 x 9.5 x 3.1cm,   6.5 x 3.7 x 1.2"
220g,   8oz
0 - 40°C, non-condensing
FCC Part 15, CE, IEC 60950, CB