Raspberry Pi Medialooper Guide

Video

• All videos have to be encoded with the H.264 video codec
• Max. resolution: 1080p
• The following video file formats are supported:
  • .mp4 (recommended)
  • .avi
  • .mov
  • .m4v

Audio

• The following audio file formats are supported:
  • .mp3
  • .wav

File formats can be mixed among each other. You can use .mp4 and .mov in the same loop - you can even mix audio and video in the same loop (note that .mp3 and .wav files will not produce any visual output on a screen).

• All necessary software is preinstalled, you do not need to do any modifications on the Raspberry Pi itself
• DO NOT remove the SD-card from the Raspberry Pi!
• A USB-stick is included in the Media Looper Sets from Väre Takeout - please only use this USB-stick for your media files, since it provides some security features (see: "Turning the Device Off")
• Use a computer to upload your media files on the USB-stick
  • Save the files on an empty USB-stick, do not put them in any folders
  • Do not save any other files or folders on the USB-stick, except the files you want to play on the looper
• The files will be played in alphabetical order
  • If you aim for a specific pattern, you can rename the files starting with "1_", "2_", ...
  • Example: "1_Väre_Lobby.mp4", "2_Kipsari.mp4", ... 

Steps should be carried out in the following order:

1. Connect an AUX-cable from the Raspberry Pi to a speaker
2. Plug your prepared USB-stick in the Raspberry Pi
3. Connect the power cable - the Raspberry Pi and all necessary software will start automatically (this takes about 30 seconds)
4. Done! The audio loop starts

Note: We recommend to use the Raspberry Pi 3 Models for audio looping, since the sound quality is the best

Steps should be carried out in the following order:

1. Connect a HDMI-cable from the Raspberry Pi to a screen
2. If your videos have sound, connect an AUX-cable from the Raspberry Pi to a speaker (not necessary if screen has speakers)
3. Plug your prepared USB-stick in the Raspberry Pi
4. Connect the power cable - the Raspberry Pi and all necessary software will start automatically (this takes about 30 seconds)
5. Done! The video loop starts

• The device turns off automatically if you remove the USB-stick
  • This works only with the USB-sticks that come with the Raspberry Pi sets from the Takeout!
  • Please do not use any other USB-sticks than the ones that come in the set
• DO NOT remove the power cable while the Raspberry Pi is running!
  • This might destroy the Raspberry Pi and/or the USB-stick
  • Always remove the USB-stick for a safe shutdown
• Reconnect the power cable if you want to start the Raspberry Pi again after turning it off