Firefly digital media players feature single- to four-channel delivery and support a wide array of graphics formats. All models work with Focus Enhancements’ Media Messenger® and DART media management software for convenient scheduling and content distribution and feature a WebView™ browser-based user interface and TCP/IP or serial control.In addition, Firefly digital media players feature SNMP, satellite, and terrestrial multicast support, along with content updating via FTP or HTTP.

Connect Firefly players to your network for efficient control and remotely managed content updates, saving operational time and ensuring that updates occur when and where they are needed, with no local operator intervention.

Firefly players are rugged and stand up to the rigorous challenges of today’s most demanding digital media applications. Their compact design also makes them ideal for kiosks, display advertising, and other small-footprint installations.

Firefly MC Multi-Channel Digital Media Player
With scheduled content delivery on up to four channels, the Firefly MC Multi-Channel Digital Media Player is an extremely versatile player. The integrated SmartCard reader provides enhanced security and makes it easy to add options such as Dolby Digital™ downmixed audio and genlocked external AV input. Content updating is available via automated FTP, HTTP, CD/DVD, or multicast.

Video Decoding

• MPEG-1 ISO 11172; MPEG-2 ISO 13818-2; 4:2:0 program streams (video + audio);
  NTSC/PAL transcoding; constant or variable bit rate decoding; 12 Mb/s maximum bit rate;
  4:3 or true 16:9 aspect ratio (content dependent); different MPEG formats may be mixed; external A/V input (composite; MC only) with genlocked A/V switch (optional)

• Component, S-video,, composite

• 8-bit or 16-bit (MZ only) graphic overlay with adjustable transparency and fade transitions; (BMP, JPG, GIF, TIF, TGA, PNG, Animated GIF)
  Adjustable screen position; 16-bit transparency blending; 256 levels

• 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet via RJ-45: IP addressing Static or DHCP; Kencast™ and
  Skystream multicast

• AMX, Leightronix, and Crestron

• 120GB internal hard disk (44 hours of video)

• MPEG Layer II Stereo; Dolby Digital 5.1 mixed to 2 analogue channels (stereo PCM) (optional)

• Analogue: Balanced stereo via Phoenix terminals; Digital: Stereo or Dolby Digital via BNC connectors

• WebView: HTML-based setup, monitor, and control interface; requires Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (included)
  Media Messenger: For managing and distributing media via FTP or HTTP to single or multiple Firefly servers
  DART: For developing and managing a large in-store digital media network (optional)

• 4.45cm (1RU) x 43cm x 41 cm
  1.75 x 17 x 16 "

• Approximately 5.5 kg (12 lbs.)

• 90–240V AC, 50/60 Hz, approximately 60 watts