Page 3 - Introduction; Features; Package contents; Mounting options
1 1. Introduction This document describes the hardware and software operations of the Planar® ContentSmart™ Media Player MP-3450, system set up, and frequently asked questions. 1.1. Features The MP-3450 is a Full-HD 1080p high definition digital signage media player featuring industrial grade mechan...
Page 4 - Physical view
2 1.4. Physical view Physical features (top and counter clockwise) 12V DC for power adapter HDMI 1.3a connector for digital video and audio combined outputs, or digital video via optional DVI adapter VGA port for analog video output 3.5mm composite AV output Reset button to perform factory...
Page 5 - Configuring the MP-3450 Media Player; System connections; USB keyboard configuration menus
3 2. Configuring the MP-3450 Media Player 2.1. System connections 1 Attach a video cable (either VGA or HDMI) to your monitor. When using the VGA connection , your monitor should support XGA (1024x768) resolution or greater. For audio output, you will also need to connect a stereo RCA cable from the...
Page 6 - Connect the MP-3450 to your network
4 Navigating the menus Navigate the menus using arrow keys, space bar, enter key, and numeral keys on your USB keyboard. Use the keyboard arrow keys to highlight menu items, press the space bar to move the star (cursor), and then press enter to confirm (<OK>) or reject (<Cancel>) any cha...
Page 7 - Setting a password; Factory reset
5 2.5. Video output settings For best quality, set the output resolution to match your display’s native resolution to avoid image scaling and blur. If you are connecting to an LCD TV, the resolution setting is most likely 1366x768, 1280x720, or 1920x1080. If you are connecting a LCD computer monitor...
Page 9 - Content Management; Authoring in HTML5; for developers
7 3. Content Management The Planar ContentSmart Media Player (MP-3450) is designed to work with 3 rd party management solutions. Please refer to the printed ContentSmart Software Guide for related set up instructions. 4. Authoring in HTML5 A major feature of the MP-3450 media appliance is the abilit...
Page 10 - Technical Data; Specifications
8 6. Technical Data 6.1. Specifications MP-3450 Video format support POPAI Screen Media Standards S6 (MPEG-1 SIF, 3Mbps CBR) S7 (MPEG-1 480p, 10Mbps CBR) S8 (MPEG-1 720p, 15Mbps CBR) S9 (MPEG-2 480p, 6Mbps CBR) S10 (MPEG-2 720p, 12Mbps CBR) S11 (MPEG-4 AVC, 480p, 6Mbps CBR) S12 (MPEG-4 AVC, 720p, 10...
Page 13 - Planar Customer First TM 3-Year Limited Warranty; Limited Hardware Warranty; within the 48 contiguous United States); at
11 Planar Customer First ™ 3-Year Limited Warranty The MP-3450 features a 3-year limited hardware warranty; this warranty period begins on the date of Planar’s initial shipment of the Product. For products located within the 48 contiguous United States, Planar offers a two-day Advance Replacement op...
Page 14 - Planar’s Return and Replace Option (; outside the 48 contiguous United States); Important Information for Returning Hardware; Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
12 returned. Attach a pre-paid RMA return label that was included with Advance Replacement Product. Planar’s Return and Replace Option ( outside the 48 contiguous United States) 1) If you are unable or unwilling to provide a credit card to use the Advance Replacement option, or if you are located ou...
Page 16 - Effect of Local Law
14 IN NO EVENT WILL PLANAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST YOU BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Effect of Local Law This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other ri...