SCALA SMPA-R1505G PLAYER User Manual

1. Product Overview

The SMPA-R1505G PLAYER is a smart player box that supports Windows and Linux operating systems. Customers can develop their own systems. For detailed configuration, refer to the product configuration parameter table of the SMPA-R1505G Player box. Customers can use the player box to provide multimedia content for displays through documents or networks.

Figure 1: Product interface diagram:

The diagram shows the front and back panels of the player. The front panel features:

• WiFi Antenna
• Power button
• WIFI indicator
• 5G Emulation
• Copy/Erase button
• Reset button
• USB 3.0 ports (x2)
• COM port

The back panel features:

• DC 12V power input
• Power Ext Out 1
• Power Ext Out 2
• AUX port
• USB 3.0 ports (x2)
• HDMI Out ports (x2)
• EDID

2. Boot up

1. Connecting power supply: Connect the 12V / 5A power adapter to the power socket and the DC anti-disconnection connector to the DC12V socket of the equipment. Tighten the nut.
2. Key switch and status indication: Press the power button to turn on the device; the power indicator is green. Hold down the power button for 8 to 10 seconds to shut down the system; the power indicator turns red.

3. Instructions

1. External display: Connect the player box HDMI out to the external display's HDMI in using an HDMI cable for display output. The external device can input interface data through the player box's HDMI in, and the player box can synchronously output the display interface from the HDMI out to the external display. (HDMI in is optional).
2. External USB device: Connect USB mouse and USB keyboard through USB2.0 and USB3.0 ports for interface switching, data input/output, and other functions. Copying or loading data files from external storage devices like USB flash drives is also supported.

Figure 3: USB insertion display in Explorer

The image shows a Windows Explorer window displaying connected drives:

• Local Disk (C:) - 70.3 GB free of 118 GB
• Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS amd64 (D:) - 73.2 GB free of 119 GB

3. Wired, wireless networking and WiFi functions:

The player box can connect to the network via the RJ45 port and WiFi antenna for network data transmission.

Figure 4: Wired and wireless networking setting interface entrance

This image shows the Windows Network & Internet settings, highlighting the Wi-Fi option.

Figure 5: Bluetooth setting interface entry

This image shows the Windows Devices settings, highlighting the Bluetooth & other devices option.

4. Audio transmission: The player box can transmit audio to external player equipment through the AUX port.

Figure 6: Sound adjustment

This image shows the Windows Sound settings, allowing adjustment of volume and selection of input/output devices.

5. Serial communication:

External equipment can utilize RS232 serial communication through the player box's COM port.

6. Extended switch machine:

(This feature requires professional refitting and is temporarily omitted. Please contact the manufacturer for details.)

7. Equipment reset:

In case of equipment crash, the device can be forced to restart by pressing the hidden reset button.

4. Firmware upgrade:

The player box is equipped with the latest firmware from the factory. Customers with specific firmware requirements should contact SCALA.

5. Packing configuration:

1. Player box host, 1pcs
2. 12V / 5A adapter, 1pcs
3. HDMI transfer line, 1pcs
4. Install screw pack, 1pcs

Contact Information:

SCALA Digital Technology(Ningbo) Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 7 Hong Da Road, Jiang Bei District, Ning Bo, Zhe Jiang

Tel: +1 610 363 3350

Fax: +1 610 363 4010

Website: https://scala-china.com/

Product Configuration Parameters

Scala SMPA Player

FCC Warning:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in mobile exposure condition, the use distance is 20cm, compliance with exposure requirements.