ECLER PLAYER ZERO

Product overview

The ECLER PLAYER ZERO is a compact streaming and media audio player with a stereo output that plays music from USB and microSD storage, Internet streams and DLNA or AirPlay streams, configured entirely from a web browser.

PLAYER ZERO is fully configurable through the web application embedded in the unit, point-to-point or over the same LAN, with no software to install. It connects by Ethernet or Wi-Fi, plays mp3, ogg, WAV, FLAC and AIFF files and m3u or pls playlists, and its two GPI inputs trigger priority messages, playlists, presets or mute. Calendar events, Cloud Disk Sync content synchronisation, user-written scripts and the JSON protocol make it a programmable music source for shops, offices, schools and hospitality venues. It stands on a desk or takes a third of a 1 RU rack space (VEO-RACK19 compatible).

Key features

• Single-deck audio player with stereo output on RCA and 3.5 mm mini-jack
• Internet streaming receiver for online radios and server files
• DLNA and AirPlay streams from phones, tablets and computers
• Local media from the USB 2.0 and microSD slots, up to 2 TB
• No display: status LEDs for power, signal, network and microSD
• Embedded web app, RePLAYER app remote control and Ecler Gallery remote management
• 2 GPI ports for priority messages, playlist load, preset activation and MUTE
• Calendar events, Cloud Disk Sync and user-written scripts
• JSON protocol for third-party control systems
• Desktop or rack (1/3 of 1 RU, VEO-RACK19 compatible)

Every source in one compact unit

PLAYER ZERO plays local files from USB drives and microSD cards (FAT16, FAT32, VFAT and NTFS read-only, up to 2 TB), online radios and files from a server, and wireless streams. AirPlay works point-to-point over the player's own Wi-Fi, over a Wi-Fi network or over wired Ethernet; DLNA works over Wi-Fi.

Set up from a web browser

Connect the player to a router by Ethernet (DHCP by default) or join its PLAYER-WIFI network, then open playerzero.local/ in a browser. The embedded web application configures advanced options, playlists, calendar events, scripts and the GPI events, and controls basic functions remotely.

Events and automation

Two GPI inputs accept contact closures to load and play content, recall a preset, play audio with priority over the music programme or control the transport. Calendar events, cloud content synchronisation and user-written scripts automate playback, and a real-time clock keeps time for 240 hours without power.

In the box

• 1 x PLAYER ZERO audio player
• 1 x AC/DC power supply (5 V DC) with international plugs
• 1 x Wi-Fi antenna
• Adhesive rubber feet
• Rack tray screws
• 1 x GPI connector
• 1 x warranty card
• 1 x user guide

ECLER PLAYER ZERO: frequently asked questions

Which sources can the PLAYER ZERO play?

USB drives and microSD cards up to 2 TB, Internet radio and server files, and DLNA and AirPlay streams.

Which audio formats are supported?

mp3, ogg, WAV, FLAC and AIFF files, and m3u and pls playlists.

How do I configure it?

Through the web application embedded in the unit, opened in a browser over Ethernet or Wi-Fi. The player has no display or front panel keys.

Can it be rack mounted?

Yes. It takes a third of a 1 RU rack space and is VEO-RACK19 compatible, or stands on a desk.

Where can I buy the ECLER PLAYER ZERO in India?

The ECLER PLAYER ZERO is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Retail background music

A shop with scheduled music and recorded promotions.

Connections

Setup

1. Load the music on a USB drive or microSD card, or choose online radio.
2. Open playerzero.local/ and build the playlists.
3. Schedule the music and messages with calendar events.
4. Set the output level on the amplifier.

Tip: Cloud Disk Sync keeps the content of several stores up to date from the cloud.

Workflow 2: Priority message on GPI

Venues that need a recorded announcement at the press of a button.

Connections

Setup

1. Wire the button to GPI 1 on the 3-pin Euroblock.
2. In the web app, assign GPI 1 to play the message with priority.
3. Test the button and set the message level.

Tip: GPI cables can be up to 500 m long with a minimum section of 0.5 mm².

Workflow 3: Wireless streaming in a café

Staff play music from a phone or tablet.

Connections

Setup

1. Join the phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the player.
2. Select the AIRPLAY or DLNA source in the web application.
3. Start playback from the phone.

Tip: DLNA works over Wi-Fi; AirPlay works over Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet.

Workflow 4: Corporate lobby and offices

Background music integrated with a building control system.

Connections

Setup

1. Give the player a network address.
2. Prepare playlists and presets in the web app.
3. Let the control system recall presets via JSON.

Tip: Ecler Gallery allows remote management of the player.

Workflow 5: School bells and messages

Scheduled signals and announcements in education.

Connections

Setup

1. Store the bell sounds and messages on microSD.
2. Create calendar events for each bell time.
3. Check the real-time clock and NTP synchronisation.

Tip: The internal clock keeps time for up to 240 hours without power.

Workflow 6: Rack installation

A tidy equipment rack with the player beside the amplifiers.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the player in the VEO-RACK19 rack kit.
2. Connect power, network and audio.
3. Configure it from the web app.

Tip: Passive cooling and low consumption mean no forced ventilation is needed.