Philips CRD50 – OPS Android SoC Media Player Module

Product Overview

The Philips CRD50 is an OPS Android player module that adds full Android SoC media playback to Philips professional displays equipped with an OPS slot. It slides directly into the display, drawing power and signal through the OPS connector with no external cabling, which keeps installations clean and serviceable. Once installed, the display gains an integrated media player, content scheduler, and HTML5 browser for digital signage playback. For integrators managing display networks, the CRD50 works with the Philips CMND platform for remote deployment, control, and content creation.

Product Description

Digital signage deployments often pair commercial displays with external media players, adding cables, power supplies, and mounting hardware behind every screen. The Philips CRD50 OPS Android module eliminates that overhead on compatible Philips signage displays: the module inserts into the standardized OPS slot and the display supplies power and video connectivity internally. Replacing or servicing a player becomes a slide-out, slide-in operation with no rewiring.

The module runs Android with a hexa-core ARM platform (dual Cortex-A72 at 2 GHz plus quad Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz), 4 GB of DDR3 memory, and Mali-T864 graphics, handling native Android signage apps and bespoke web apps. Content can play from USB storage, internal memory, or the local network, and a built-in scheduler launches apps and playlists by time of day. The integrated HTML5 browser renders live dashboards and web-driven menu boards without a separate PC. For fleet operations, CMND & Deploy installs and launches apps remotely, CMND & Control handles monitoring, updates, and maintenance, and CMND & Create builds and publishes signage content; proof-of-play screenshots confirm what is on screen at remote sites. Connectivity includes Ethernet, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort, and serial. Pair the CRD50 with OPS-slot Philips signage displays from the Philips collection at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• Slot-in OPS installation — The module slides into the display's OPS slot and receives power and signal internally, so no external cables, brackets, or power supplies are needed.
• Android SoC platform — A hexa-core ARM processor (2x Cortex-A72 @ 2 GHz, 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz) with 4 GB DDR3 runs native Android and web-based signage apps.
• Integrated media player and scheduler — Content plays from USB, internal memory, or the local network and launches automatically by time of day.
• Built-in HTML5 browser — Live web dashboards, menu boards, and online content render directly on the display without a separate PC.
• CMND fleet management — CMND & Deploy, Control, and Create provide remote app installation, monitoring, firmware maintenance, and content authoring across the display network.
• Proof-of-play verification — Automatic screenshots document what content played, supporting advertising and compliance reporting.
• Field-serviceable design — Swapping a module takes seconds and requires no rewiring, reducing downtime and truck-roll cost.
• Standard I/O on board — Ethernet, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, DisplayPort, and serial ports support peripherals and network content delivery.

Typical Applications

• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room
• Training room
• House of worship
• Government space

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which displays is the Philips CRD50 compatible with?
The CRD50 is designed for Philips professional signage displays with an OPS slot. Confirm OPS slot availability on your specific display model before ordering; Creation Networks can verify compatibility for your project.

Does the CRD50 need its own power supply or video cable?
No. The OPS slot delivers power (12-19V DC) and the video connection internally, so installation is a single slide-in step.

How is content managed across multiple displays?
The module integrates with the Philips CMND platform: CMND & Deploy installs apps remotely, CMND & Control monitors and updates the fleet, and CMND & Create authors and publishes signage content over the network.

Can it run third-party signage software?
Yes. The Android SoC is optimized for native Android apps and also supports bespoke HTML5 web apps, so most major CMS vendors with Android players are supported.

How do I verify content is actually playing at remote sites?
Proof-of-play functionality captures automatic screenshots of on-screen content, providing playback verification for advertising and compliance.

Is the module field-replaceable?
Yes. Because all connections route through the OPS slot, a failed module can be swapped in seconds without removing the display or rerouting cables.