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1. Click to save changes 4 Click the OK button to save the time interval change 5 Click the Proceed button at the bottom of the window Then click on the Proceed button again on the next window The content on the Digital Signage Player will be updated The first image will be displayed for 10 seconds and the second image will be displayed for 7 seconds page 46 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Adding Video The Digital Signage Player has the ability to add video to your presentation as well as images In this section we will combine both video and audio to our sample presentation 1 Starting with our current project use the scroll bar and scroll all the way to the right Select the fifth template from the far right shown below This template contains one video window two image windows and one ticker window 1920x1080 The Digital Signage Player will ask you if you want to change the current layout 2 Click the OK button to proceed 1024x768 Changing layout will clear current schedule Proceed The template layout will change and provide a preview of what information can be added continued on next page page 47 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Note that this template also has a Ticker window This window can be used to display text by scrolling or crawling the text We will cover the Ticker window later in this secti
2. Cancel 6 For now leave the Font color white 7 Select the Crawl ticker option and leave the speed set to Normal speed 8 Click the OK button Caption Duration 7 Crawl tick rl Scroll ticker Ticker Le Cancel 9 Click the Proceed to export button at the bottom right corner of the screen 10 Click the Export button on the following screen in order to update the Digital Signage Player The Signage Manager Express provides access to additional colors that can be used in your design See the next page for more information page 54 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Using Additional Colors 1 Click the More button at the bottom of the pull down list Cancel ie ee ae 2 The Windows color picker will be displayed as shown below Color Basic colors EEEE 4 BEER ERO BERET DETTE g EEEE 3 Click the desired color under the Basic colors palette or click the Define Custom Colors gt gt button to create a custom color page 55 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation If a custom color is required click the mouse in the color palette to replace the selected color under the Basic colors palette Hue Rea 0 Sat 240 Green h 28 Define Custom Colors gt Color Lum eo Blue 128 OK Cancel Add to Custom Colors ll OEE SEED ll ISR EES Basic A
3. Main Video Image Audio 1024x768 Full Screen layout The selected layout is a 4 3 full screen layout Video with audio or images can be placed in this area 2 Click the Add button Clicking the Add button allows you to add media files to the Digital Signage presentation Preview for title confirmation only Drag and drop files to preview in window d to export gt gt Add button page 38 Signage Manager Express Software 3 Creating a Sample Presentation For this example select an image on your computer After the image has been selected click the Open button Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 ALEJ File F Edit E Player P Language L Help H D a 3 Open l O Libraries Pictures Public Pictures Sample Pictures WwW E Organize v New folder Ft Favorites E Desktop ih Downloads 4 Dropbox Recent Places 9 Libraries Documents a Music E Pictures LE My Pictures P Public Pictures ad Sample Pictures E Videos JE Computer amp 0s c a AMBARELLA F amp andrew fileserver2 users U CA denartmente filerenrer 7 gt File name Desert jpg Drag and drop files to preview in window Pictures library J Arrange by Sample Pictures Desert jpg Eoi ban aa Chrysanthemum Hydrangeas jpg L en Koala jpg RE Tulips jpg Lighthouse jpg Penguinsfipg v Media Files MP3 MPEG 1 2 4 v T
4. MFE Senari tip Pross SPACE te placi an option Seleet tipi Ti Farsonmal nE Ta FPorsomnwal TRIPS Te Personnes CFs Hack F C nien l The Digital Signage Player supports the following security algorithms e No security not recommended e WEP e WPA Personal TWIP e WPA Personal AES e WPA2 Personal TKIP e WPA2 Personal AES 4 Once the security option is highlighted press the Spacebar to select it Then press the Enter key to connect to the network page 19 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi 1 2 Configuring the Digital Signage Player Changing the Proxy Type To configure the proxy settings select Network Setting from the Main Menu RAGE i iy IF conf laurat in Aas oon iqurat 1 cei Exit gt Highlight Proxy Setting and press the Enter key Prosi Soria EEE i Done gt The Proxy Setting dialog provides the following options Proxy Type Proxy Server Highlight Proxy Type then press the Enter key Pr ij Lij mn E SUCHA E ji 300ks 5 danon ly The Digital Signage Player supports the following proxy options HTTP HTTP 1 0 SOCKS 4 SOCKS 5 Select the desired Proxy Type using the arrow keys and the Spacebar Press the Enter key to save the changes Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes page 20 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Changing the
5. Fi access points If the Digital Signage Player is able to find Wi Fi access points they will be listed The Auto Scan dialog also indicates the signal strength of each network that the Digital Signage Player detects page 17 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi 2 Configuring the Digital Signage Player Pile Bea Select wireless network E I bea OFFICE E J Limkeiges Signal strength is indicated by number symbols Use the Arrow keys to highlight the desired Wi Fi network then press the Spacebar to select it Press the Enter key to connect to the wireless network Enter the correct password if required and press the Enter key to connect to the network Select Done from the Main Menu and select Yes to save the changes Manually Configuring a Wi Fi access point Highlight Manual from the Wireless Configuration dialog and press the Enter key to select it fe Mula soan E danen gt Enter the SSID of the wireless device that the Digital Signage Player will connect with In the example on the next page the SSID is Gefen Wireless Once the SSID has been entered press the Enter key to continue page 18 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Configure So10D of wireless matisork Wiroloas SSID ceren Wireless a Mat Came ly 3 Highlight the security option to be used when connecting to the network Configure H
6. E m a E E TECER TT Lee 1l 88 3 EE EE EE 4 Click the mouse in the color palette to replace the selected color under the Basic colors palette 5 Click OK to use the selected color and return to the color pull down list in the Signage Manager Express page 56 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Using Widgets The Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi allows you to add HTML5 Widgets to your presentations A widget is an object that allows you to present information in a dynamic format such as real time news weather calenders clocks RSS feeds and even other Web pages Adding a calendar a clock and a weather feed 1 To create a widget click the Widget shortcut just above the template scroll bar as shown below Video Image Audio 6916691 m LE b Media These three templates are the only templates that can be used with widgets A widget template can hold video images and widgets 2 For this tutorial select the middle widget template Video Image Audio Widget 784640 Media Option page 57 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation 3 Click the down arrow and select Calendar from the Widget list Click the down arrow to display the Widget list Image Widget 240x240 Webpage 4 Click the Option button and select the color red from the pull down list Option xn Color Duration
7. LOGAT 0i 100s Africa Centieal boot CGAT O1 00 Cantina Burnie ain OATsO1100 Aanihia TOAT O2 00 Pirloa Cantral East LOATsO4 100k RFastorn Foropean Croci Labani Homanmia Turkenp LG MT 07 Oe Eyt COAT 100 luran i LGA T 0 i H Humulina rona OLihaliningrads QAT 07 1 00 Suria TCAT O1 OO Arloa East COP Ts OPCs Iran a Ry i h A Py a y N y i m i y N m N m p m n b gi ia egi i agi St i Se i Se i a ai Se i el gi el hg Sel gi Se E Cance l page 23 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player The following time zone settings are available Time Zone GMT 11 00 Midway Island Samoa GMT 10 00 Hawaii GMT 09 00 Alaska GMT 08 00 Pacific Mexico GMT 08 00 Pacific US and Canada GMT 07 00 Mountain GMT 07 00 Arizona GMT 07 00 Mexico Chihuahua La Paz Mazatlanst GMT 06 00 Central America GMT 06 00 Saskatchewan GMT 05 00 Eastern Indiana GMT 05 00 Eastern US and Canada GMT 05 00 Lima Bogota Quinto Rio Branco GMT 04 00 Atlantic GMT 04 00 Bolivia La Paz Santo Domingo GMT 04 00 Chile Santiago GMT 04 00 Canada Newfoundland GMT 03 00 Brazil East GMT 03 00 Argentina Buenos Aires GMT 03 00 Greenland GMT 02 00 Mid Atlantic GMT 01 00 Azores GMT 00 00 Africa West GMT 00 00 Universal Coordinated Time GMT 00 00 Western European GMT 01 00 Africa
8. lt Dew F In the example above www google com is specified as a timer server If the Content Source option is selected the Digital Signage Player will use the time and date from the same server which provides the Digital Signage content 2 To change the Time Server settings highlight the Custom option and press the Enter key By default the Protocol setting for the Time Server is set to Time Protocol RFC 868 Time protocol CHFC EE 1 Lian cdg dae greg ni lt Dona gt page 26 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player 3 Press the Enter key and select from one of the protocol options Time Protocol RFC 868 e HTTP Date Header 4 Highlight the desired protocol and press the Spacebar to select it Press the Enter key to confirm the changes and return to the Custom Time Server dialog DAt header Lanin l gt 5 Change the server by highlighting Server and pressing the Enter key 6 Type the name of the desired time server and then press the Enter key to save changes Liston iima sarar uri Example www googla cim tine digiaignage nat_ iia rane S 7 Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes page 27 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Setting the Password In order to prevent unauthorized access to the Digital Signage Player or modification of the setti
9. 09 00 Palau GMT 09 00 Russia Zone 08 Yakutsk Chita GMT 09 30 Australia North GMT 09 30 Australia South GMT 10 00 Australia East GMT 10 00 Pacific Ocean Papua Guam GMT 10 00 Russia Zone 09 Vladivostok Khabarovsk GMT 11 00 Pacific Ocean UTC Solomon Islands Vanuatu GMT 11 00 Russia Zone 10 Magadan Kolyma GMT 11 30 Norfolk Islands GMT 12 00 Kiribati Gilbert Islands GMT 12 00 New Zealand GMT 12 00 Pacific Ocean Chuuk Fiji Nauru Yap GMT 12 00 Russia Zone 11 Petropavlovsk Kamchatka Anadyr GMT 12 45 Chatham Islands GMT 13 00 Kiribati Phoenix Islands Enderburg GMT 13 00 Tonga GMT 14 00 Kiribati Line Islands 3 Use the Arrow keys to select the proper time zone for your region and press the Spacebar to select the time zone Press the Enter key to accept the changes 4 Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes page 25 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Setting the Time Server 1 Select Time Server from the Time Settings menu and press the Enter key Ting see ding Loosi iima i20ii 07 21T117 40 47 Time sem CtoAT lt 08 100 Pacific US and Canada j Ine Tuuu goog le com The currently selected time server will be displayed along with two other options Content Source Custom Salad a Timar sorin r Oj oy le LORY LLON LANE Serie Luan EOP aat
10. 2 Press the Enter key to display the Network Setting dialog The IP Configuration option is selected by default Pinticirk Smite imi release OT Prossy seit ig St Feit gt The Network Setting dialog provides the following options IP Configuration Wireless Configuration Proxy Setting 3 Press the Enter key to display the IP Configuration dialog continued on next page page 14 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player TE OPM ELUCA a MIAERRT P PE SS SE eS SS eee a a 0 oa Obtain an IP address antomatioal iul Under the IP Configuration dialog select between DHCP Static IP By default DHCP is enabled The DHCP setting will automatically assign a network IP address for the Digital Signage Player If DHCP will be used then no further network configuration should be necessary 4 Press the Enter key to return to the Network Setting dialog 5 Select the Exit button from the Network Setting dialog and press the Enter key 6 Select Done from the Main Menu and select Yes to save the changes page 15 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Connecting to a Network using a Static IP 1 Select the Static IP option and press the Spacebar to place an asterisk next to it Press the Enter key to continue IF oonfigurat lon Obtain an If address automatioal ly 4 f z i asignan an
11. 30 Calendar page 58 Signage Manager Express Software 5 6 Creating a Sample Presentation Click and highlight the right middle window then select the Clock widget r Image Widget Be 240x240 Webpage Click the Option button and select a blue color from the pull down list Color m Duration 30 _ Clock Cancel page 59 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation 7 Select the lower right hand corner area and add a weather widget Set the color to red in the Option dialog Image Widget 240x160 Co HJ LE Eo Color il Duration 30 City Los Angeles D C F me Cancel Weather 8 Select the city using the pull down list If the city state country is not listed you can type the location directly into the text field 9 Select either the Fahrenheit F or Centigrade C temperature scale by clicking the associated radio button 10 Click OK to close the dialog page 60 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Adding a Web page 1 Select the main larger area in the template and add a Webpage widget as shown below Video Image Audio Widget 1 HJ Le Eo 7 Remove i mwi A V input 0 Clock ka Calendar zo Weather t Twitter News Rss Webpage 2 HT Ri S Duration 20 URL http wwe redlinepe co uk Web page Cancel NOTE The s
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13. Central West GMT 01 00 Central European GMT 01 00 Namiba GMT 02 00 Africa Central East GMT 02 00 Eastern European Greece Lebanon Romania Turkey GMT 02 00 Egypt GMT 02 00 Israel GMT 02 00 Russia Zone 01 Kaliningrad GMT 02 00 Syria GMT 03 00 Africa East GMT 03 00 Iraq GMT 03 00 Russia Zone 02 Moscow St Petersburg Arkhangelsk GMT 03 30 Iran GMT 04 00 Oman Muscat United Arab Emirates GMT 04 00 Indian Ocean West Reunion Mauritius GMT 04 00 Russia Zone 03 Samara Izhevsk GMT 04 30 Afghanistan GMT 05 00 Turkmenistan Ashkhabad Tajikistan Dushanbe GMT 05 00 Indian Ocean East Maldives British Indian Ocean Territory GMT 05 45 Nepal GMT 06 00 Bangladesh continued on next page page 24 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Time Zone GMT 06 00 Russia Zone 05 Novosibirsk Omsk GMT 06 30 Cocos Keeling Islands GMT 06 30 Myanmar GMT 07 00 Cambodia Western Indonesia Laos Thailand Vietnam GMT 07 00 Pacific Ocean Christmas Island GMT 07 00 Russia Zone 06 Krasnoyarsk Kemerovo GMT 08 00 Taiwan GMT 08 00 Hong Kong Singapore Philippines Malaysia GMT 08 00 Western Australia GMT 08 00 China GMT 08 00 Russia Zone 07 Irkutsk Ulan Ude GMT 09 00 Eastern Indonesia GMT 09 00 Japan GMT 09 00 Korea GMT
14. Click the Proceed to export button to prepare the content for uploading to the Digital Signage Player bla ma e 4 n ie as J gt ae Media Option 1 CAUsers Public Pict Desertjpg Duration 7 sec 2 C Users Public Pict Lighthouse jpg Duration 7 sec T Proceed to export Preview for title confirmation only E Turn off the screen Drag and drop files to preview in window Proceed to export gt gt page 40 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Before uploading the content to the Digital Signage Player take note of the new information provided by this window Selects how the content will be transferred to the unit b Playlist 4 Media Displays information about each _ Player such as IP address MAC address and firmware version Andrews DSP WP Address 192 166 1 190 _ ID DO AE EC BB 9A 57 Firmware 3 1 7 Time 2 3 2014 3 12 31 PM 3 Signage wed File F Edit E Back to safc pP Scan a Add 7 Remove Select all Select none lt p ms 1 a via Network G via USB 7 Total 1 MB 2 Playlist 4 Media Desert jpg 826 KB Koalajpg 762 KB Chrysanthemum jpg 858 KB Hydrangeas jpg 581 KB Jellyfish jpg 757 KB PengWns jpg 759 KB Tulips J g 606 KB 0 S IP Address 192 168 1 190 ID DO AE EC BB 9A 57 Firmware 3 1 7 Time 2 3 2014 3 12 31 PM a Koala jpg 762 K
15. Open API Firmware update Media Player V2 V3 Looping Export Recent items Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 7 C Users Public Pict Tulips jpg a C Users Public Pict Penguins jpg epee nae dagen 1920x1080 C Users Public Pict Jellyfish jpg me C Users Public Pict Hydrangeas jpg ma C Users Public Pict Koala jpg C Users Public Pict Desert jpg CAUsers Public Pict Chrysanthemum jpg de Add y X Remove P Preview Media Option Users Public Pict Desertjpg Duration 7 sec WUsers Public Pict Koala jpg Duration 7 sec w N e Users Public Pict Chrysanthemum jpg Users Public Pict Hydrangeas jpg Users Public Pict Vellyfish jpg Users Public Pict Penguins jpg annn lke a oO WwW e Users Public Pict Tulips jpg ji Preview for title confirmation only Duration 7 sec Proceed to export gt gt Drag and drop files tq Duration 7 sec Duration 7 sec Duration 7 seep 7 Duration 7 sec Duration 7 sec Duration 7 sec 3 Click the box next to the Duration and change the value from 7 seconds to 10 seconds page 45 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Click to change time interval Video Image Audio 1024x708 Dass mm Duration 1 Fill zone exactly does not keep aspect ratio
16. Opening hours Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 Sun Sat 10 00 to 20 00 Breakfast 6 00 to 10 00 Opening till mid night Daily special Mon to Fri Proceed to export gt gt 13 Click the OK button on the Screen off dialog to save the changes The Screen off time block change will be reflected in the scheduling area Bakery Evening special starts at 19 00 Opening hours Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 Sun Sat 10 00 to 20 00 LER Breakfast 6 00 to 10 00 Opening till mid night Food Court Daily special Mon to Fri Open hours Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 Sun Sat 10 00 to 17 00 Shopping Mall Opening hours Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 Sun Sat 11 00 to 20 00 orr MON FRI 21 00 24 00 page 67 Proceed to export gt gt Signage Manager Express Software Using Weekly Schedules Adding Editing and Deleting Time Blocks Time blocks can be added or removed from any weekly schedule Existing templates can be customized by adding or removing time blocks 1 Make sure Weekly schedule mode is selected then select File gt New N to clear the current project 2 Click the Add button Two options will be presented Add and Screen off 3 Click Add to display the Edit dialog box 4 Set the desired start time start day end time and end day 2 Signage Manager Expr File F Edit E Player F D Full HD Open API i F
17. Player with Wi Fi Remove this cover to insert a flash card and replace the 4 GB of internal storage The Digital Signage Player supports up to 16 GB of storage space The included Wi Fi antenna must be connected in order for the device to work properly The Wi Fi antenna must be connected before the unit is powered page 2 Getting Started Panel Layout Side amp ef o G o e Name Description 12V DC Connect the included 12 V DC locking power supply to this connector HDMI out Connect the included RS 232 to Ethernet adapter to this port VGA out Connect a VGA monitor to this port using a VGA cable page 3 Getting Started Installation The Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi can be connected directly to a network using an Ethernet cable or using Wi Fi 1 Connect the included Wi Fi antenna to the Digital Signage Player 2 Connect an HDMI cable between the display and the HDMI connector on the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi 3 If Wi Fi will not be used to connect the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi then connect the included Ethernet cable from the Ethernet jack on the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi to the network 4 Connect a keyboard to the USB port on the back panel of the Digital Signage Player 5 Connect the included 12 V DC power supply to the unit and connect the AC power cord to an available electrical outlet Sample Wiring Diagram CAT 5 ETHERNET CABLE E
18. This page left intentionally blank 03 Signage Manager Express Software Signage Manager Express Software Software Installation The Signage Manager Express allows the creation and publishing of digital signage presentations and playback schedules Minimum System Requirements 1 GHz AMD or Intel CPU 512 MB RAM e Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 DirectX 9 Microsoft NET framework 3 0 NOTE Signage Manager Express requires Microsoft NET framework If the Signage Manager Express software cannot be installed it is recommended to update to the latest NET framework and then install the Signage Manager Express 1 Download the latest version of the Signage Manager Express installer from the Gefen Web site at http www gefen com kvm support download jsp 2 Double click the msi file to run the installation Wizard 3 The installer Welcome screen will be displayed Follow the instructions on each screen of the installer Setup The installer will guide you through the steps required to install Signage Manager Express on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Pres
19. both the Media files window and the Recent Items window Media 1 C Users andrew Down BOTP_moviemp4 Play full duration C Users Public Pict Tulipsjpg CAUsers Public Pict Penquins jpg Cs Users Public Pict Jellyfish jpq CAUsers Public Pict Hydrangeas jpg CAUsers Public Pict Chrysanthemum jpg CAUsers Public Pict Koala jpq 7 As with any image file you can right click on the movie file in the Media window to adjust the playback properties In this example we are going to let the full length of the video play T Play full duration Duration Fit inside zone keep aspect ratio 8 Click the OK button in the Option dialog page 50 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Combining Images with Video 1 Select the upper right corner window as shown below by left clicking the mouse This window will only accept an image file as denoted by the image icon Image 624x486 2 Click and drag one of the images from the Recent Items window to the Media files window Dana gia te C Users Public Pict Penguins jpg C Users Public Pick ellyfish jpg C AUsers Public Pict Hydra ngeas jpg C Users Public Pict Chyysanthemum i CAUsers Publici Pict CAUsers Public Pict continued on next page page 51 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Since these two images were part of our
20. i Duration Video Fit inside zone keep aspect ratio Click the OK button on the Option dialog to save changes Adjust the volume slider at the bottom of the Edit dialog to set the playback volume of the selected content 7 Click the OK button to save changes and return to the scheduling area page 69 Using the Trigger Template The Trigger Template is for use with the GPIO PCB sold separately In order to use the GPIO board with the Digital Signage w Wi Fi or Wi Fi Plus select the GPIO trigger template within the Signage Manager Express See GPIO PCB Installation for information on connecting the GPIO PCB to the Digital Signage Player 1 On the right hand side of the screen under the Aspect ratio drop down list click the down arrow to expand the list of templates Once the list of templates is displayed click the second template as shown below 2 Once the trigger template is selected a row of ten numbers will appear above the Media window Each number represents a trigger input on the GPIO board Video Image Audio 1920x1080 Media 3 To add a trigger event click on the desired number and add the media events into the media window page 70 Restoring Factory Default Settings If you forget the Menu System password or need to restore the Digital Signage Player to the factory settings the unit will need to be reset WARNING Performing a factory reset on the Digital Signage Player w
21. previous presentation they will appear under the Recent Items window and be available for other projects 3 Select the image window on the lower right corner of the template and drag the other image to the Media Files window Option page 52 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Adding a Ticker In addition to video audio and graphics the Digital Signage Player also allows you to add a text ticker to your Digital Signage presentations A text ticker is ideal for presenting headlines or minor pieces of news to your audience The ticker can run at the top bottom or both the top and the bottom of the screen 1 Create a text file using Windows Notepad etc and add the text you want to display in the ticker window Save the text file 2 Select the Ticker window in the template as shown below Ticker 1920x108 Media Option 3 Click the Add button and select the text file txt file you created 4 Next we re going to change the background color as the ticker effect Click the Option button above the Media window or right click the ticker file in the Media window and select Option ZA Caption Duration 7 Font E Ticker ae Background i bed page 53 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation 5 Click the Background color to bring up the color picker and select the color black at the bottom of the pull down list Ticker
22. Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi EXT HD DSWFN User Manual Release A3 Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Important Safety Instructions a oO Se SNS 10 ule 12 13 14 15 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this product near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer To reduce the risk of electric shock and or damage to this product never handle or touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp Do not expose this product to rain or moisture Unplu
23. E Chrysanthemum jpg 858 Hydrangeas jpg 581 KB Jellytish jpg 757 KB Penguinsjpg 759 KB Tulips jpq 606 KB Lists the Media files and or Playlists which will be used in publishing the content page 41 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Detects all players on the network if they are not discovered by the software Deletes the selected Player from the list Adds a Player to the list oy anase Varaa BEILE T l File F Edit E i Help H Back to schedule Export bajta Es Scan p Add A Remove Select all Select none A via Netfork And DSP IP Address 192 168 1 190 a o ID DO AHEC BB 9A 57 via US Fi 317 4 Time N14 3 12 31 PM Total 1 MB 2 Playlist 4 Media Desert jpg 826 KB Koala jpg 762 KE Chrysanthemumijpg 858 KB Hydrangeas jpg B81 KB Jellyfish jpg 757 KB Penguins jpg 759 KB Tulips jpg 606 KI Selected Total players 1 1 Select all Selects all Players in the list Back to icbick ads Deselects all Players in the list Goes back to the Schedule screen page 42 Export ma i LL Exports the current content to the Player Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation 2 Click the Proceed button to upload the content to the Digital Signage Player The Digital Signage Player will indicate that it is ing
24. EE VIDEO OUTPUT EE USB INTERFACE EEE CONTACT CLOSURES ME Supports Wired or Wireless Connection Digital Signage Player w Wi Fi Digital Signage Player w Wi Fi Digital Signage Player w Wi Fi Microswitches NOTE The GPIO PCB is sold separately See GPIO PCB Installation for information on installing and connecting the GPIO PCB board page 4 This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank L 7 AY A Op perad itir tom t e Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Powering the Digital Signage Player After connecting power to the unit the following screen will be displayed Starting up IP 169 254 1 1 The boot process will take approximately 90 seconds Once the boot process has successfully completed the Digital Signage Player will be ready to sync content using the USB port If content has already been loaded then playback will begin immediately If no content has been loaded or if the unit has been reset then the Welcome screen will be displayed NOTE The current IP address of the Digital Signage Player is displayed in the lower left hand corner of the screen Welcome The device is now operational Please consult user guides to set up network and software service N IP 169 254 1 1 IP address of Digital Signage Player page 8 Operating the Digital Signage Player with WiFi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Connecting the USB Keyboar
25. F pe ID DO AE EC BB 9A 57 via USB 7 Firmware 3 1 7 Time 2 4 2014 3 49 05 PM P Scan a Add 2 Remove Total 5 MB 7 Playlist 4 Media Desert jpg 826 KB Koala jpg 762 KB Chrysanthemum jpg 858 KB Hydrangeas jpg 581 KB Jellyfish jpg 757 KB Penguins jpg 759 KB S S s SE Tulips jpg 606 KB pR S Andrews DSP Andrews DSP Andrews DSP Andrews DSP AMP 3250 3 1 7 192 168 1 TEN AE EC BB 9A 57 16 40 36 a 4 9 16 40 36 Upload media Desertjpg C Users Public Pi 16 40 36 Export 5 9 16 40 36 Upload media Lighthouse jpg C Users iet 16 40 37 Export 6 9 16 40 37 Upload index smil C Users andrew AppDa 16 40 37 Export 7 9 16 40 37 Upload sync smil C Program Files x86 5 16 40 37 Resume playback 16 40 37 Export Completed Scroll bar Click to dismiss dialog page 44 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Changing the Display Interval By default the display interval between the images is set to 7 seconds This interval can be changed 1 Click the Back to schedule button on the top portion of the menu 2 Highlight one of the images under the Media files window and right click the mouse to bring up the context menu Then click on Option 3 Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 File F Edit E Player P Language L Help H lt cd By Full HD
26. HD Open API Media Player V2 must be selected as the active player Features and Packing List Features Supports HD resolutions up to 1080p Full HD e Supports MPEG 1 MPEG 2 MPEG L2 MP3 H 264 MPEG 4 AAC and VC 1 codec formats e 4 GB of built in memory expandable SMIL 3 0 instructions sub set CMS device management in LAN or WAN environments is possible using 3rd party solutions which are compliant with the SMIL protocol NTP client for time synchronization e CEC support ON and OFF commands only Real time clock with battery backup Automatic error recovery with built in WDT e Auto play starts playing scheduled contents automatically e Compact and wall mountable solid metal enclosure for excellent heat dissipation and durability 1080P PROGRESSIVE Packing List The Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi ships with the items listed below If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it immediately contact your dealer or Gefen 1 x Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi 1 x Wi Fi antenna 1 x 6 ft Ethernet cable 1 x 3 5 mm to RCA cable 1 x 12V DC power supply 1 x AC power cord 1 x Quick Start Guide vi This page left intentionally blank Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Table of Contents 01 02 03 Getting Started Paner ey OUI ales rete E E E E E 2 ES A ETATE A T T TEE A AE nue E TA T E 2 lS E E tae ae ease ee EAE TE A TA E E
27. LC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 2015 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners iV Operating Notes ATTENTION This equipment may only be operated indoors Operation outdoors is in violation of 47 U S C 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operation e The maximum internal storage capacity of the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi is 4 GB However an additional CF Compact Flash card can be installed to expand the total available memory CompactFlash cards up to 16 GB are supported ij NOTE Using a CompactFlash card replaces the 4 GB internal memory it does not supplement the internal memory e In order to access the Menu System the display must support 1024 x 768 XGA e The Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi will not recognize a keyboard when using a PS 2 to USB adapter A true USB keyboard must be used The Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi supports live ingestion which automatically downloads content from the USB drive or network to the internal memory e When using the Signage Manager Express software for the first time the Full
28. PF address manual li COanee gt The Static IP dialog will be displayed OR gt Chango Cancel 2 Entered the following information in the Static IP dialog IP address Netmask e Gateway address Domain DNS 3 Enter the required information in each of the fields by selecting the lt Change gt option and pressing the Enter key Once all the information has been entered highlight OK and press the Enter key to confirm the changes 4 Select Done from the Main Menu and select Yes to save the changes page 16 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Connecting to a Network using Wi Fi The Digital Signage Player will automatically scan for wireless networks during the boot up sequence However when an Ethernet connection is used the Wi Fi will become disabled 1 To configure the Digital Signage Player for Wi Fi use select Network Setting from the Main Menu to display the Network Setting dialog R sotting Ire less l i q F cone ii wh ooo 7 poni iyurat ion Proxy setting cl lie amp h he ua Ea 2 Select Wireless Configuration and press the Enter key When the Wireless Configuration screen is displayed select between Auto Scan Scan are for a WiFi access point e Manual Manual configure a WiFi access point 3 By default the Auto Scan option will be selected Press the Enter key to scan for Wi
29. Proxy Server 1 Select Proxy Server from the Proxy Settings dialog then press the Enter key i Dann F 2 Enter the required information in the Proxy Server dialog box Host Port User e Password Change Cane gt 3 Use the Change option to modify the information in each field After each field has been filled with the proper information highlight OK and press the Enter key 4 Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes page 21 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Setting the Internal Clock 1 To set the clock highlight the Time Setting option in the Main Menu Both the local time and the time zone can be set from within this menu Ha in Alenia Deawion iinforaat lon Wider see ly Contant Hird ry Pir iiarkh anii inmi Liles rey Jhan Shae he ten pel nloneanoe ceria bh Lij Uei i ISTITE i Done gt 2 Press the Enter key to display the Time Setting dialog 2014 mt line Zeni LGA T LOD Pastorn US and Canadal Tins soruce wew goog le ocom l The Time Setting dialog allows you to set the following options e Local Time e Time Zone Time Server 3 To set the Local Time press the Enter key A calendar will be displayed allowing the current day to be selected t Aceh Cane page 22 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player 4 Af
30. UPO r Bitfiinrk anki iri Tine soit ing Cabaniger peas meee ys ere PA lni anamo acur i iij i hone gt 2 Press the Enter key The following dialog will be displayed Undo ohangast Yeso OE By default the No option is highlighted Select Yes then press the Enter key to undo all previous changes 3 Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes page 29 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Saving Changes Exiting the Main Menu After exiting the Main Menu the Digital Signage Player will display a dialog allowing all changes to be saved Any changes made within the Main Menu must be saved in order to take effect When changes are saved the Digital Signage Player will reboot 1 Select lt Done gt on the Main Menu oniani sourda Betuork setting Tine setting Lange passwd Systen maintenance anarki a Indico ohanges 2 By default lt Cancel gt is highlighted To return to the Main Menu press the Enter key To save all changes and exit the Main Menu select lt Yes gt and press the Enter key To exit the Main Menu without saving changes select lt No gt and then press the Enter key NOTE If the lt Cancel gt option is not selected both the lt Yes gt and e lt No gt option will force the Digital Signage Player to reboot This will cause an interruption in the presentation page 30 This page left intentionally blank
31. Weekly SCHGGUICS iisissczscctarscsctncttinversarsnreonssscetacensassdetmtescaudatedae nabbaneennedtons 63 Adding Editing and Deleting Time Blocks ccccscecseseseeeeeeeseeseaeeeess 68 Adding and Editing Content within Time BIOCKS c cssceeeeesseeeeeeeeens 69 viii Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi 04 Table of Contents Using the Trigger Template ccccccsssscecccessseceeesceecseescecseseeeessaseeessseeeensages 70 Restoring Factory Default Settings csciers cs sccicectacvesdvansdiaeasontess sleds ete eacsinaseneececseds 71 Appendix SPIO PCB Mietala tO ninae ia Eaa E ENAERE DEERE 74 Network Gable DiagraiM s acc cescrsacnssasennetgindaesanendsiecegsttaciaatioleaiect ha oia E rE riiet 76 PECON ara E E 17 This page left intentionally blank 01 Getting Started Getting Started Panel Layout Front Name AV out Reset Status Ethernet USB CF Slot Wi Fi antenna Description Connect the included 3 5mm to Component cable to this jack Press this button to perform a system reset See Restoring Factory Default Settings for more information The green LED indicates that the unit is powered The yellow LED indicates data flow but is primarily used when performing a factory reset on the unit Connect an Ethernet cable between the port and the network router or switch Connect a USB keyboard and flash drive to these ports to configure the Digital Signage Media
32. anes is illustrated in the section Adding Video For this example select the 4 3 aspect ratio J Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 File F Edit E Player P Language l Help H lt S OC Full HD Open API Media Player V2 V3 Recent items Looping Export Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 n__n Portrait 9 a Add Portrait C A Firmware update E Landscape 16 9 Portrait CW 9 16 iP Add Portrait CCW 9 16 Media Option 7 Click the Layout Format button and select Full Screen Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 Media Player V2 V3 Recent items File F Edit E Player P Language L Help H SS CD X B Looping Preview for title confirmation only Export Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 7 A Video Image Audio 1920x1080 Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 y Layout Format button page 37 e 1g Firmware update Widget led bo ESI Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Adding the Content 1 From the list of layouts to the right click on the Full Screen layout to the far left Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 File F Edit E Player P Language L Help H YP cd B K Full HD Open API Peeni selon Firmware update Media Player V2 V3 ping p Recent items Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 Video Image Audio 1920x1080 Widget Dae eee
33. ayer P Language L Help H lt P 0 By Full HD Open API Media Player V2 V3 Looping Export Firmware update at HD HTMLS Media Player Full HD Open API Media Player V2 V3 8 SD Open API Digital Signboard 10 HTMLS Digital Signboard 10 Interactive Digital Siqnboard 15 SD Open API Digital Signboard 18 5 Full HD Open API Digital Signboard 24 Full HD Open API Digital Signboard Vv Turn off the screen Drag and drop files to preview in window Proceed to export gt gt 5 Click the Looping icon The Signage Manager Express provides the option for looping the content or defining a schedule Looping is the default setting See Using Weekly Schedules for information on using the Weekly schedule option 2 Signage Manager Express 3 0 5 File F Edit E Player P Language L Help H Full HD Open API Firmware update Media Player V2 Recent items Looping Scheduled content will play back continuously according to the defined order Video on sf hours Co Option Weekly schedule Define a schedule that will play every week Built in schedule templates help users quickly create and customize a weekly schedule page 36 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation 6 The Signage Manager Express allows different aspect ratios to be selected The aspect ratio is applied to both a single pane or multiple panes The use of multiple p
34. by content is automatically downloaded from an HTTP server to the Digital Signage Player By default the Digital Signage Player will automatically check poll for new content every 60 seconds In order to set up the Digital Signage Player to pull content the following requirements must be met HTTP server to host the content the HTTPS protocol is not supported The Digital Signage Player must have access to the HTTP location through the local network or through the cloud Internet All communication for content transfer will utilize port 80 1 Create a folder on the Web server to store the content 2 Using the Signage Manager Express software choose the via USB option in the export panel Modify the export location path directly to the created WEB folder in step 1 or to a convenient location where the content can be moved into the WEB folder at a later time 3 Get the full address path on the Web server that points to the index smil file The full address path must point to the smil file The index smil file will be located in the SMIL folder when the content is exported using the Signage Manager Express software Example http yourserver com digital signage smil index smil 4 Enter the address obtained in step 4 into the server URL section of the content source option in the devices OSD 5 The Digital Signage Player will check poll for new content every 60 seconds The time interval can be change
35. d 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice For the latest warranty coverage information refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www gefen com PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the Support section of the Gefen Web site Contacting Gefen Technical Support Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordchoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Email ds gefen com Visit us on the Web www gefen com Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday Friday Pacific Time Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi is a trademark of Gefen LLC Important Notice Gefen L
36. d In order to configure the Digital Signage Player a USB keyboard must be attached to the back panel of the unit Once a USB keyboard is connected to the unit it will take approximately 30 seconds for the Main Menu to be displayed ea aah th irwy Contanti suron Beiuork anii irni Timo sotting Chango paz sird aiem A liaa Semin Lip Undo cies ry ee i Done gt Once the Main Menu is displayed use the Arrow cursor keys Spacebar Enter Key and Numeric Keypad to navigate the Main Menu Use the Arrow Cursor Keys to highlight a menu item Press the Spacebar to make the selection by placing an asterisk next to the highlighted item Press the Enter key to confirm the selection NOTE When using the Menu System the display connected to the Digital Signage Player must support 1024 x 768 XGA If this resolution is not supported by the display the Main Menu will not be displayed Displaying the Device Information 1 Select the Device Information option from the Main Menu Pressing the Enter key will display the Model Device ID Firmware version Wireless IP and Current time Dlan mi arrai lon Rodel Full HO Open API Player Deviee ID TMGSeB8 ted AIbi A he Se dof Ss hee 1 Firmware version 2 1 15b Wiitoless IP iff ee ee ee ae Current Time 2011 07 21T40 40 27 2 Press the Enter key to return to the Main Menu page 9 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Di
37. d by editing the index smil file Refer to http www a smil org index php Pull_ mode for more information oT TIP You can use Windows Vista Pro or newer to utilize IIS Internet Information Service to set up a basic Web server in order to host the content for the Digital Signage Player page 12 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Changing the name of the Digital Signage Player When using the Digital Signage Player on a network it is useful to provide a specific name to the player By default a random alphanumeric number is used 1 From the Content Source dialog select the Player Name option 2 Type in the desired name of the player Press the Enter key to confirm the change layar mama Geren Digital Signage Player iia ais gt qirinanr UHL i i Dona gt 4 Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes page 13 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Connecting to a Network using DHCP 1 Highlight the Network Setting option in the Main Menu The Digital Signage Player will automatically scan for wireless networks during the boot up sequence When an Ethernet connection is used the Wi Fi will be disabled Haim Aara Bevion imi ormat lon Wi An kE Contant sourod Tie soti imiy Cate peas eer eh ieee PA ii er rien ray Secur i Lip indo ohana COENE lt Done gt
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39. entation This section will cover the process of creating a simple Digital Signage presentation In the following example the Digital Signage Player will be connected to the network using an Ethernet cable 1 Connect to the network using Wi Fi or connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet jack of the Digital Signage Player to the network Configure the network settings of the Digital Signage Player as required rolls Jakefs kietara gt 2 Launch the Signage Manager Express from the Start Menu or double click on the icon on the Windows Desktop OM Let s get started 1 Select player from the drop down menu by clicking on the Select Model button 2 Program schedule Two schedule modes for selection simple looping mode and weekly playback 3 Send media files and playlist to players for playback Click the OK button to dismiss the dialog 3 After the Signage Manager Express launches click the OK button on the Let s get started dialog page 35 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation 4 Click the icon in the top left corner of the Signage Manager Express and select Full HD Open API Media Player V2 from the list of available units IMPORTANT Do not select a player other than the Full HD Open API Media Player V2 f you are using the Gefen EXT HD DSWFP the non N version select Full HD Open API Media Player 3 Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 File F Edit E Pl
40. ess the Enter key to confirm the change 4 Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes page 10 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Setting the Content Source If the Digital Signage content is stored on a server the server URL must be specified Once the Digital Signage Player is finished booting the unit will retrieve the content from the specified server This process is not required if using a USB drive for playing Digital Signage content t 4 a Select the Content Source option from the Main Menu Haim Hatna Beviog informat lon Wide melt ii Aolinirh Sabet hry Ting sett ing Caria peas Ried aLam eats i ees rt rac Sicuri tip Undo ches ey es SE Done gt Press the Enter key to display the Content Source dialog The available options on this dialog are Server URL Player Name The Server URL option will be highlighted by default Press the Enter key to change or specify a server where the Digital Signage content will be stored Haruar UHL Hhan devler starts update cantonia from sorucr URI iLane l gt Enter the server URL then press the Enter key to confirm the change Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes page 11 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Pulling Content When we refer to pulling content we are describing a process where
41. esting the content by displaying Preparing in the player list Press the Cancel button to cancel the export process J Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 Help H Back to schedule Export Select all Select none P Scan ie Add X A via Network Ana DSP IP Address 192 168 1 190 Preparing 4 e ID DO AE EC BB 9A 57 via USB Firmware 3 1 7 7 Time 2 3 2014 4 42 44 Pm Cancel Total 1 MB 2 b Playlist 4 Media Desert jpg 826 KB Koala jpg 762 KB Chrysanthemum jpg 858 KB Hydrangeas jpg 581 KB Jellyfish jpg 757 KB Penguins jpg 759 KB Tulips jpg 606 KB DSP dress 192 168 1 190 Preparing DO AE EC BB 9A 57 are 317 2 3 2014 44244 PM Cancel Indicates that the content is being uploaded page 43 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation 3 After the content has been ingested the Player will display Complete The Digital Signage content begin playing on the display connected to the Digital Signage Player The Log button can be pressed to view upload activity If necessary use the scroll button on the side of the LogViewer dialog to view all previous activity Press the OK button to dismiss the LogViewer dialog Log button Signage sain ene 4 2 36 File F Edit E Export Back to schedule Select all Select none via Network Anken DP P IP Address 192 168 1 190 Completed
42. g this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Batteries that may be included with this product and or accessories should never be exposed to open flame or excessive heat Always dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Warranty Information Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two 2 years from the date of shipment Gefen will at its option repair or replace the equipment provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical electrical or other abuse or modifications Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaime
43. gital Signage Player Setting the Output Resolution For the best quality video make sure that the output resolution matches the native resolution of the display For example if the Digital Signage Player is being connected to an LCD display the native resolution will most likely be 1366 x 768 1280 x 720 720p or 1920 x 1080 1080p A IMPORTANT In order to use the AV Out port see Panel Layout the output resolution must be set to Composite NTSC Otherwise no picture will be displayed 1 Select the Video Setting option from the Main Menu and press the Enter key 2 The Video Setting dialog will display the current resolution Press the Enter key once again to display a list of the available output resolutions Auto Detect Full HD 1080i50 1920 x 1080i 50 Hz VGA 640 x 480 60 Hz Full HD 1080i60 1920 x 1080i 60 Hz SVGA 800 x 600 60 Hz Full HD 1080i60 1920 x 1080i 60 Hz XGA 1024 x 768 60 Hz Full HD 1080p60 1920 x 1080p 60 Hz SXGA 1280 x 1024 60 Hz Composite NTSC UGA 1600 x 1200 60 Hz Composite NTSC J Japan WXGA 1360 x 768 60 Hz Composite PAL WSXGA 1440 x 900 60 Hz Composite PAL M Brazil WSXGA 1680 x 1050 60 Hz Composite PAL N Paraguay and Uruguay WUXGA 1920 x 1200 60 Hz Composite PAL Nc Argentina HD 720p50 1280 x 720 50 Hz 3 Use the Arrow keys to select the desired output resolution Once the resolution has been highlighted press the Spacebar to select it Pr
44. i core wires are used for installation page 75 Appendix Network Cable Diagram Front of RJ 45 Connector J P 123495 6 7 8 Gefen recommends the TIA EIA 568 B wiring option Use the table below when field terminating cable for use with Gefen products Pin Color Description 1 Orange White TD Transmit Data positive differential signal 2 Orange TD Transmit Data negative differential signal 3 Green White RD Receive Data positive differential signal 4 Blue Unused 5 Blue White Unused 6 Green RD Receive Data negative differential signal 7 Brown White Unused 8 Brown White Unused CAT 5 CAT 5e and CAT 6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends using solid core cabling CAT 6 cable is also recommended It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other Patch cable is not recommended page 76 Appendix Specifications Resolution max e 1080p Full HD Maximum Pixel Clock Status indicator Power indicator Video Output USB 2 0 Ethernet Compact flash slot Wi Fi Wi Fi security Operating temperature Power supply Power consumption 225 MHz 1 x LED yellow 1 x LED green 1 x HDMI Type A 19 pin female 1 x VGA HD 15 female 1 x 3 5mm mini stereo Composite A V 2 x Type A female 1 x RJ 45 16 GB max 802 11 b g n WPA WPA2 TKIP AES 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C 12V DC 10W max D
45. ill erase the password to the Menu System all network configuration settings and delete all content from the Player 1 Disconnect power from the Digital Signage Player 2 Press and hold the Reset button on the front panel with a pin or the end of a paper clip Status LED yellow Reset button While depressing the Reset button connect the power to the Digital Signage Player Wait approximately 10 seconds or until the Status LED flashes Release the Reset button and wait for the Digital Signage Player to reboot The reboot process will take approximately 90 seconds page 71 This page left intentionally blank 04 Appendix GPIO PCB Installation The Gefen GPIO PCB is an optional product that can be purchased for use with the Gefen Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi or Wi Fi Plus The GPIO PCB allows professional integrators to add optical sensors relays lighting controls buttons and other devices to existing Digital Signage presentations 1 Connect the included USB cable from one of the USB ports on the Digital Signage Player to the GPIO PCB as shown below 2 Connect open close switches to the 10 Input ports and connect low current max 50mA total lights and actuators to the 4 Output ports Refer to the schematic below Output Short to ground when ON open circuit when OFF IN9 Kk x Reserved page 74 Appendix GPIO PCB Installation NOTE Itis recommended that mult
46. imensions W x H x D Unit weight 6 0 x 1 2 x 4 4 152mm x 30mm x 118mm 1 0 Ib page 77 Stretch tt Switch tt Split it Control it Gefen s got it 20600 Norchoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com ds gefen com Gs Fd R CE we This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies
47. irmware update Media Player V2 V3 Schedule template 5 Click the OK button to save the changes The new time block will appear in the scheduling area Note that each time block that is created will automatically be coded in a different color Screen off time blocks will always be dark gray 6 To remove delete a time block select it within the scheduling area and click the Remove button 7 To change the duration of a time block click the desired time block in the scheduling area and click the Edit button page 68 Signage Manager Express Software Using Weekly Schedules Adding and Editing Content within Time Blocks 1 See Adding Editing and Deleting Time Blocks for information on editing time blocks 2 Once in the Edit dialog box click the Add button The Open dialog box will appear 3 Select the desired content from the file browser then clock the Open button to select the desired file 4 Click the Option button to change the playback attributes of the selected content Edit e3 ae o 60_ Signage Manager Expr MON H ERI File F Edit E Player LL J ip Add x XS Remove Option Full HD Open API Media Option Media Player V2 V3 1 CAUsers andrew Down BOTP_movie mp4 Play full duration Schedule template Play full duration Duration Video Fit inside zone keep aspirati KEN Play full duration
48. ngs it is recommended that a password be created to prevent unauthorized access 1 2 3 4 IMPORTANT Once a password has been created the Main Menu can only be accessed by pressing CTRL ALT DEL simultaneously If you accidentally forget the password the Digital Signage Player will need to be reset See Restoring Factory Default Settings for details To set the password highlight the Change Password option in the Main Menu and press the Enter key Haim Marmi Dawlioa imi ormat lon Wi Ane see ey Contant souran His liork seit img Tima sett ding ys tee Pes be rene Security Lira ick cy Wey Wry et Enter the password under the Change Password dialog If no password was previously set or if the unit has been reset then the Old Password field will be blank Use the A and VW keys to move between each field Chaman ph Ss Seca Old password Aer pansiar d Confira passourd hanye tance gt Highlight the Change button and press the Enter key to confirm changes Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes page 28 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Configuring the Digital Signage Player Undoing Changes Any changes made to the Digital Signage Player can be reset to their previous state by selecting the Under Changes option from the Main Menu 1 Select Under Changes from the Main Menu As low Hama Bevion informat lon Wile ster big Contan E z D
49. on Video window Image windows Video Image Audio 1920x1080 Ticker window The video window is currently highlighted yellow indicating that it is the active window You can click any of the four windows to make it the active window In the example below the bottom image window has been selected by left clicking in that window For now leave the video window highlighted Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 Media Option page 48 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Note that the images that we added using the first template are still present when the video window is selected 3 Highlight each of the images and click the Remove button pect ratio 4 3 Video Image Audio 6916691 Media C Users Public Pict Desert jps CAUsers Public Pict Lighthouse pg Duration 7 sec 4 Click the OK button to confirm the removal of the file from the Signage Manager Express software When a file is deleted removed from within the Signage Manager Express software it is not deleted from the computer 691x691 BG EE G amp G Remove selected files 1 file s in total C Users Public Pictures Sample Pictures Desert jpg OK Cancel page 49 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation 5 Click the Add button to add the movie file to the project 6 Select the movie file and click the Open button The movie file will appear under
50. p H Full HD Open API Media Player V2 V3 lopping Export Recent items Looping Tep Scheduled content will play back continuously C Users Public Pict according to the defined order Video on off hours eD CAUsers Public Pict a an i Widget CAUsers Public Pict Sez o C Users Public Pict Weekly schedule S5C D 2 5 eg Sie el Define a schedule that will play every week Built in tial areca schedule templates help users quickly create and EEE a C Users Public Pict customize a weekly schedule C Users Public Pict C Users Public Pict Lighthouse jpg Media Option On the left side of the screen there are four templates that can be modified for your own use Bakery Fast Food Food Court and Shopping Mall 3 Drag and drop the Bakery template to the scheduling area as shown below J Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 File F Edit E Player P Language L Help H of By X Full HD Open API Media Player V2 V3 Weekly schedule Export Schedule template Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 Add Xx Evening special starts at 1 Opening hours a 00 00 Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 I gt Sun Sat 10 00 to 20 00 100 02 00 03 00 FastFood 04 00 Breakfast 6 00 to 10 00 Opening till mid night 05 00 06 00 07 00 Daily special Mon to Fri 09 00 Open hours Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 10 00 a T Sun Sat 10 00 to 17 00 11 00 Sho
51. pecified URL must be the address to an HTML5 based Web page page 61 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation Adding a Banner 1 Select the lower portion of the template and add a graphic Use the Option dialog to select Fill and trim to zone keep aspect ratio in order to keep the graphic from being sqeezed or stretched Image Widget 1024x128 Lop Cancel Click OK to close the dialog box Click the Proceed to export button at the bottom of the Signage Manager Express screen 4 Finally click the Export button to upload the assets and template to the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi TIP Use the More color option under the Option dialog and try to match the colors in the Web page This will improve the appearance and color of the final presentation page 62 Using Weekly Schedules Up to now we have created a simple project that will loop continuously However the Signage Manager Express software also allows you to define a schedule which will play the content every week The included weekly schedule templates can be modified or you can create your own weekly schedule from scratch Let s look at an example 1 Select File gt New N to clear the current project 2 Select Weekly schedule mode from the Edit menu or select it from the drop down list at the top of the screen J Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 File F Edit E Player P Language L Hel
52. pping Mall Opening hours Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 Sun Sat 11 00 to 20 00 Proceed to export gt gt page 63 Signage Manager Express Software Using Weekly Schedules The Bakery template is now displayed in the scheduling area For each weekly template the time is listed vertically on the left in 24 hour format 0000 2300 The day of the week is listed horizontally across the top In the template below the hours of our bakery are listed Mon Fri 9 00 am 9 00 pm 09 00 21 00 Sat Sun 10 00 am 8 00 pm 10 00 20 00 Let s make a simple change to the hours of operation on Sunday Instead of staying open until 7 00 pm let s change the closing time to 5 00 pm 4 Under the Sunday column click the highlighted area in green Once this hourly block is selected it will be outlined in red 3 Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 File F Edit E Player P Language L Help H a lt 9 Full HD teen API Firmware update Media Player V2 V3 Weekly schedule Export Schedule template Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 C7 akery 7 Opening hou Mon to Fri 0200 to 21 00 UN MON FRI Sun Sat 10 00 to 20 00 gt Ee x Breakfast 6 00 to 10 00 Opening till mid night Food Court lt a Daily special Mon to Fri Open hours Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 Sun Sat 10 00 to 17 00 Shopping Mall Opening hours Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 Sun Sa
53. starts at 19 00 Opening hours Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 Sun Sat 10 00 to 20 00 PIED Opering tm mic righe a n Daily special Mon to Fri Open hours Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 Sun Sat 10 00 to 17 00 Shopping Mall Opening hours Mon to Fri 09 00 to 21 00 Sun Sat 11 00 to 20 00 Proceed to export gt gt Next we need to change the change the Screen off time The Screen off time block is used to turn the display off NOTE Both the Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi and Digital Signage Player with Wi Fi Plus supports the CEC protocol when the Screen off event is sent CEC is the recommended method of sending the Screen off event Only the ON or OFF commands are supported 10 Click the Sunday Screen off time block from 20 00 through 23 00 The time block will be outlined in red MON FRI 1 minan 4 MON FRI 21 00 24 00 page 66 Signage Manager Express Software 11 Click the Edit button to edit the time block Using Weekly Schedules 12 Click the drop down list for the Screen off start time hour from 20 8 00 pm to 17 5 00 pm Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 File F Edit E Player P Language L Help H Full HD Open API Media Player V2 V3 B Weekly schedule Firmware update Export Schedule template Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 a Add XS Remove Edit Evening special starts at 19 00
54. t 11 00 to 20 00 Proceed to export gt gt 5 Click the Edit button just above the row listing each day of the week MON FRI 00 00 06 00 page 64 Signage Manager Express Software Using Weekly Schedules 6 The Edit dialog will be displayed The current time and day for the selected block are displayed at the top portion of the Edit dialog Edit 10 v 00 20 00 10 Signage Manager Expr SUN tH SUN oo e jes File F Edit E Player v LH E S i aca v x 7 Full HD Open API Media Option Firmware update Media Player V2 V3 Schedule template m Proceed to export gt gt End time Start day ie 8 hour of scheduling is 5 minutes End day End time Click the drop down list for the end time hour from 20 8 00 pm to 17 5 00 pm Click the OK button at the bottom of the Edit dialog NOTE The smallest time interval that can be specified within an page 65 Signage Manager Express Software Using Weekly Schedules The time block for Sunday has now been changed to 10 00 am 5 00 pm E Snage paren yer tapress 54236 File F Edit E Player P Language l Help H es D Full HD Open API Ere Media Player V2 V3 Weekly schedule Export Schedule template Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 7 ae Add A Remove aa 05 00 T a a tie d Evening special
55. ter the day has been set press the Enter key to set the time The time is represented in 24 hour format liii Al i mir Prose TAH to maua CUPS DOUN to changa 24 hour forest 3 fs of Coane gt 5 After setting the day and time press the Enter key to confirm the changes 6 Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes Setting the Time Zone 1 To set the clock highlight the Time Zone option under the Time Setting menu 2 Press the Enter key to display the list of time Zones Time Tee TGAT lt 11 000 Aldi Ie lands HAFA COAT 1010s bhai dd TOAT OO 0 Milauka COAT OF 100 Panifle thins ions LGAT O0O0 i00 Paoli lo U8 Amd Canadas COAT OF 10 Arnie di LOGAT Os Ce Pr deci COAT 07100 Aos ico Chihuahua La Pas Mazal landat h TGAT O0 00 Caniral mmarioa OAT oo 100 Cantiral LS and Canada GAT OG 00 Aas loo Aas dom Clb Aontorreiy Guada la parat TOA OF 100 Sashes te hws rn GAT O5 00 Eastern lie lanes iomh A ag A m i y N y n y kai a i a ei i ai a ai Set ai a i Ea t rni US amd C rad GAT 0a 0 Lima Mogola Hulio Hilo Dramai COAT O4100 milan ic CGOAT 04 i00 Hollola iLa Fazi canto Dos i meja COAT O4100 Chilo iani iant TGAT OAs ood Canada Aperi c A aie A G AT OF 100 Hraziil Fazi CGAT OO rya a a mires A COAT 03100 Cheeni an CGAT Da ee Alar amti OAT O1100 ianuas TOAT 00 i00 Atrios Hest COA TeC hs Loiliereal Ceordinated Timi TGATAOO TOO kiss teri uric pean
56. urn off the screen Proceed to export gt gt Select the image Click Open The selected image will now appear under the Recent Items window and the Media Files window highlighted in yellow Recent Items window Media Player VB V3 Looping Recent items Media Files window elp H SA 0 Ey Full HD Open API k j cans Firmware update Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 7 Users Phiblic m Preview for title confirmation only Aa Video Image Agdio 1920x1080 C to i e a n Widget P Preview T Optio eDeipa_Duaton EE page 39 Signage Manager Express Software Creating a Sample Presentation 4 Add a second image by repeating steps 2 and 3 Both images will be displayed under the Media Files window and the Recent Items tab highlighted in yellow Signage Manager Express 4 2 36 baba File F Edit E Player P Language L Help H Es lt P O BN Full HD Open API Media Player V2 V3 Looping Export Firmware update Recent items Aspect ratio Landscape 16 9 Y Moe des eni jigi 1920x1080 Widget Dama M B Preview Option m Preview for title confirmation only Ingesting the Content In the Digital Signage environment the term ingesting or ingestion refers to the process whereby a client device is uploaded with content The Signage Manager Express refers to this process as exporting 1

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