Colorlight A200 Multimedia Player

The A200 is a new-generation cloud network multimedia player launched by Colorlight © for full-color LED displays and digital signage environments. It is an excellent choice as a high-performance, dependable digital signage player, particularly where continuous operation is required. 

Performance 

The small size Colorlight A200 is designed to provide high performance and exceptional processing power with a maximum loading capacity of 2.3 million pixels, supporting 4K H.265/H.264 hardware video decoding and 4K VP9 decoding playback, guaranteeing the content is displayed with clarity and impact. 

Control 

The A200 provides an all-round control scheme for managing the player conveniently via remote computers, and user terminal Internet-connected devices, including smartphones, and tablets. It also supports synchronous and asynchronous playback across multiple screens via NTP time synchronization, scheduled commands, and LAN and Internet-based scheduling. 

The A100 features a remote control that offers comprehensive features, including program selection, brightness and volume adjustments, seamless content transitions via synchronous and asynchronous switching, and an on-screen display (OSD) for real-time status information about the current playback box. 

Storage 

While 32GB of its storage is adequate for videos, photos and applications, it offers expandable storage with a USB 3.0 for additional storage solutions, as well as the ability to plug and play content and update the list of programs. Additionally, the option for cloud storage integration offers extra flexibility for content management. 

Connection 

A comprehensive collection of connectivity options guarantees simple integration into a variety of digital signage networks. To name some; the A200 operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi connectivity for both Wi-Fi hotspot mode or Wi-Fi client mode (Wi-Fi AP / Wi-Fi STA), LAN connectivity supports both DHCP and static mode, providing flexibility in network configurations, optional 4G communication capability, expands connectivity possibilities, and GPS positioning is available as an optional feature. 

Operation 

The A200 player is perfect for those who prefer an Android-based platform for their signage needs. The colorlight platform supports a wide range of application software tailored for specific management needs, including Playmaster, LEDVISION, colorlight-cloud (web-based), LED assistant (Android / iOS platform), and LED upgrade (FPGA), guaranties a seamless user experience in diverse scenarios. It provides optimal performance in challenging environmental temperatures ranging from -20°C to +65°C while supplied by a DC 12V (15W) input source. 

Management and Publishing 

Based on the Colorlight cloud platform, fantastic functions such as player monitoring, program creating, scheduling, centralized publishing, and multi-level privilege management are all supported. It also supports multi-page playback with up to 32 program pages, splitting and overlaying, and freely adjusting multiple windows' sizes and locations. 

The A200 offers local and cloud display management for program editing and publishing, as well as program multi window arbitrary arrangement with playmaster software that permits program materials playback.  

Sensing 

The two sensor ports monitor temperature, humidity, smoke, air quality, and light, resulting in an automatic display brightness adjustment feature for optimal and more energy-efficient viewing experiences.  

I/O Ports 

In addition to the Four Ethernet ports that provide high transmission reliability and stable performance, it contains an HDMI out port supporting up to 1920*1200@60Hz, HDMI in port (sync input signals), multiple USB ports (Type A and Type B), and RJ11 sensor ports ensuring easy integration into various signage setups. 

It also has a 3.5mm audio interface and two Wi-Fi and 4G (optional) antenna ports, which provide additional connectivity and flexibility for a variety of multimedia applications. 

Applications 

This multimedia player is ideal for smart city applications that need consistent and dependable performance, such as outdoor commercial advertising screens, public place information release screens, chain store screens, doorstep screens, and advertising players, thanks to all of the mentioned features. 

Key Features of A200 

• Output: 

Loading capacity up to 2,300,000 pixels (max width of 4096 pixels or max height of 2560 pixels) 

4x Ethernet LED out ports  

1x 3.5mm audio interface (HiFi Stereo output) 

1x HDMI port (output sync or async HDMI signal) 

• Input: 

1x HDMI port in synchronous mode (input sync HDMI signal) 

2x sensor ports (monitors light, temperature, humidity, smoke and air quality) 

1x USB Type-A port (plug and play content and USB camera) 

• Control: 

1x Ethernet port (LAN or network connection) 

1x USB Type B port (control computer for debugging or program publishing) 

• Performance: 

4K/HD H.265/H.264 hardware video decoding and 4K VP9 decoding playback  

32 GB internal storage (25G Available) 

• Decoding: 

Supports the following file formats: 

Image: JPG/BMP/GIF/PNG 

Video: MPEG-4/H.265/H.264/VP9/Motion JPEG 

Audio: MP3/AAC-LC/HE-AAC v2/Linear PCM 

• Functionality: 

The all-round control scheme for content publishing and screen control from several devices 

Wi-Fi hotspot or Wi-Fi Client modes (Wi-Fi AP/ Wi-Fi STA) 

Synchronous and asynchronous modes between internal and HDMI video sources 

Synchronous playback across multiple screens 

Support for optional 4G modules  

• Dimensions (L*W*H): 234.8mm * 137.4mm * 26mm