Iv. playlist and operation – I-Tech Company CMP2000N User Manual
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IV. Playlist and Operation
1. Playlist:
■ Playlist is a script text file including command, time schedule, download filename and content
server IP address for CMP2000N client to execute line by line.
■ Playlist is created by the administrator using CAT (Client Administration Tool) software.
2. Basic Operation without CAT (Server management software):
■ Pre-configure CMP2000N's network setup and save. Network setup includes username,
password, server IP, client DHCP or static IP, and HTTP or FTP server's URL address to
download playlist.
■ Administrator uploads playlist file into the specific URL path of HTTP or FTP server
■ Connect audio/video cables to any TV display, and Ethernet cable to RJ-45 connector
■ Power up CMP2000N - it will load network settings from EEPROM, initialize LAN, connect to
internet and download playlist from fixed URL and store into CF card automatically
interpret playlist file and execute tasks including download files, playback files and time
schedule. The CMP2000Nwill play media files repeatedly until a stop or reboot command is
executed
■ Administrator can update the old playlist with a new one, but keep the same filename for
CMP2000N to load new playlist file during next power-up or pre-defined time period to visit this
fixed
URL
3. Monitoring and management Tool - CAT (Client Administration Tool)
■ CAT is a Windows application software to manage multiple client devices thru LAN or internet
connection
■ CAT has many useful commands and editor tools to monitor and control client devices