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DSA-2101/2102 Series User Manual

1. S amp e Last Modified 00000 av in 00001 0100001 avi DIVX C Documents and Settings train video_files L2_ 2005 amp e 48522876 27 05 2005 11 24 00002 100002 avi DIVX C Documents and Settings train video_files L2_2003_e 47203138 27 05 2005 09 52 Acceptable formats are Content type Media format Video MPEG 1 2 4 DivX up to DivX 5 version and VOB Graphics JPG and BMP Text ASCII text txt The method and process of managing the media contents will be described in details later in Section 3 5 3 3 Initiate a New Program 5 Click on the New button then a dialog with Project Name and Location editing field will pop up from the screen 6 Input the new program name Igi C er CAProgram FileiDSA21004 Composeriprogremstiest Size Last Modified 81720 15 03 2006 03 21 25237 15 03 2006 03 40 Layout Resolution 1024x768 4 3 640x480 4 3 TV L 800x600 4 3 1024x768 4 3 1280x720 15 3 Play Lists Video t HOO04 jpg 01000 NO005 jpg x Program Property Media Size 19110645 Database Dir C Program Filess DS421004 Composersmedia db Layout Resolution 1024x768 C Program Filess DS421004 Composer programs Start Time default Program Dir End Time default 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 10 7 Select resolution DSA Composer offers 640x480 800x600
2. Video Input Composite 1 x RCA jack Audio Input H L channel analog 2 x Unbalanced stereo RCA jack DVI I 1 x VESA DVI I connector up to 720P HD 1080 x 720 60 Hz with the H W scaler VRET UID Composite 1 x RCA jack S Video 1 x Mini DIN 4 pin Audio Output H L channel analog 2 x Unbalanced stereo RCA jack LAN Port 10 100 Mbps 1 x RJ 45 Serial Port RS 232C 1 x D sub 9 pin male USB USB 2 0 2 x USB Type A Network Protocol Supports HTTP DHCP System DSA 2101 DSA 2102 DSA 2102V Internal Storage 512 MB Disk on Module 40 GB HDD Dimensions 211 x 153 x 44 mm 9 x 1 7 x 4 3 not including mounting W x H x D bracket and I O connectors Weight Approx 1 1 kg Approx 1 7 kg Power Consumption Approx 7 W Approx 15 W Power 12V DC input Operation Temperature 0 to 40 C Humidity 5 85 40 C Note Audio Video input AV in is optional function only available with DSA 2102V 1 4 Front LED Indication There are 2 LEDs on the front side of DSA 2101 2102 for indication See Figure 1 1 The function is described below Status Indication Power Figure 1 1 LED Description Power Keeping Light when power on Status Indication Off in normal operation Keeping Light when F W upgrade with USB drive Light for 3 seconds when resetting to default configuration 1 5 Input Output Interfaces The rear side o
3. r Media Database Video Graphics Text Index Filename Type width Height Source Sie Last Modified SELLS ipa Media ELA cL 2244708 43828 03 71 2 2005 15 1 Q0D03 ANE 224 UB D s Graphic 224 08 35247 09 12 2005 15 1 O20D0iDipo 224 708 cE ic 32757 03 12 2005 15 2 0200011 ipg ipg 224 708 CM S pelete i 96247 09 12 2005 15 1 00012 0200012ipg ipg 224 708 C rewrerseercesvtiraphic_224x708 49088 09 12 2005 15 1l b Play Lists 2 Drag and drop the selected graphic file s from the media database to the graphic Play Lists field in the middle 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 15 3 Use the t UP and V DOWN button to adjust the play sequence of the graphic files in the play list Use X to delete the graphic file if you want to remove it from the play list 4 Editthe property of the graphic contents 1 Length of display time input the desired length of display time Minimal display time is 1 second 2 Select graphic transition effect DSA Composer offers 8 different transition effects i e Wipe Down Wipe Up Wipe Right Wipe Left Split Horizontal In Split Horizontal Out Blind Horizontal Blind Vertical etc 3 Select overlap and or transparency effects 4 Set the position and size of the graphic frame Daily Schedule 0 1 2 3 Play Lists Video Graphics Text 0100001 m2p 030001 3 jp
4. 1024x768 and 1280x720 layout resolution for you to choose from 8 Select layout template DSA Composer offers several pre defined layout for you to choose from For multi zone presentation DSA Composer supports up to 3 zone of windowed content presentation Note DSA Composer can support full screens of only video or graphics in alternatives to the 3 zoned display mode 1 Choose the Type 6 of DSA Composer template or 2 Choose the Type1 4 of DSA Composer template and edit the parameter of coordinates in graphic play list or video play list 3 4 Open an Existing Program 1 Click the Open button A dialog box will pop up from the screen To To e To NE T Folder use QS proper v 3 gt 4 Lo Size Last Modified misXDesktop SourcesNvi 16863236 07 12 2005 15 12 mis Desktop Sources vi 14365724 07 12 2005 15 18 iC signage C3 pic i3 Newtest C3 jack i3 ifen c5 ic 4 32 x MES Test 030001 3 jpg 030001 4 jpg 2 Select a pre edited program then click OK Please note that the OK button will be enabled only when the selected directory is valid 3 5 Play Schedule Arrangement 1 DSA Composer allows you to set up the project playback schedule based on a 24 hour span Right click the mouse on the schedule bar and select Add to edit the Daily Schedule r Media Database 0300001
5. 2007 917 v FAF 0346 34 4 Time Zone GMT 0800 Set R5 232 Config Baud Rate 9600 Number of Data Bits p Parity none x Number of Stop Bits Moo Misc Setting Machine name Maximum Number of Scroll Text 3 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 24 4 4 5 Advanced Items 1 You may select Enable log uploading and enter the uploading server URL 2 For exception handling you may select Send notification to server and enter a designated server to send the notifications S Heartbeat refers to the time interval for data updating proactively from media server You can enter a designated server to send the heartbeat DSA Configure Utility Dia ul Network Server Output Sytem Advanced g You can set the web addresses for DSA to send its log files and notifications Log Send log to Send log interval 300 Seconds min 300 seconds Send notification to Heartbeat Send heartbeat to URL 4 4 6 AV IN Items Select the TV standard signal for the AV in supported DSA Digital Signage Players e g DSA 2102V This selection will not affect the performance of other non AV in DSA models DSA Configure Utility Dau Network Server Output System Adva AV IN TV Standard RESTE NTSC m 4 5 Save Edited Configuration Click Save on the tool bar located in the DSA Configure screen the Confirm dialog box will pop up a log containing the
6. C Documents and Settings itd mis Desktop Sources 1 txt Back Color Font Program Property ABC Total Size 32055900 Database Dir CM Resolution 1024x768 Program Dir EM Start Time default End Time default Preview Cancel 3 Confirm the setting of the background color and font selected by clicking OK Click on Preview for a look of the text before confirming the change 4 Drag and drop the selected text file s from the media database to the text Play Lists field on the right hand side 5 Usethe t UP and V DOWN button to adjust the play sequence of the text files in the play list Use X to delete the text file if you want to remove it from the play list Play Lists Video Graphics 020001 ipg 030001 3 jpag 0200016 pg 030001 4 jpg 0200004 jpg j 0200011 ipg 4 x M Test Property Step rl Ee Transparent 50 Top fo Height gg Repeat fi m Overlap Left jo Width 1024 6 Edit property of the text 1 Click on each text file in the play list and determine the number of times you would like the text to be repeated 2 Set the speed of the scrolling text by how many pixel the text moved per second The recommended speed is 4 If you would like the text to be scrolled slower set the figure to 3 Adjust as necessary 3 Select overlap and or transparency effects 4 Set the position and size of the
7. NCIS eccstecescsactdhcebteatetededeteteleteeled toast du Ded ttan eiue des 23 4 4 3 SE OUP TIO lS ea cat trea a ae tuom Ue um deed 24 4 4 4 SeLSySIOIT Terms 26 esis eee cues bran oom seein see ate eee EM LA NE 24 4 4 5 Advanced WGC FS siccitas bl ho a Seite i eme Men 25 4 4 6 PEINE E ad ce aan eae tenet 25 45 Save Edited COnmlQuraniOn esseci nk 25 4 6 Export Configuration to Player ccccccccccccecesseeeeeeeeseeesaeeeeesaeeeeeesaanes 26 Table of Content 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 General Introduction Advantech DSA 2101 2102 series consists of application ready digital signage players with advanced playback capabilities DSA 2101 2102 receives media contents such as video graphics and text stores the content on its internal storage drive and displays the contents according to either a pre defined play list or commands through network input DSA 2101 2102 features the most advanced decoding and graphic processing function It outputs either digital or analog video signals for modern high definition display devices such as plasma LCD and projectors It is the ideal networked digital content player for advertising presentations training and other media applications 1 2 Features of DSA 2101 2102 Series 1 Rich Content Presentation amp Maximum Advertising Efficiency Advantech Digital Signage solutions support MPEG 1 2 4 DivX 5 MP3 etc of video and audi
8. No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co Ltd Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However Advantech Co Ltd assumes no responsibility for its use nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties which may result from its use 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 1 Chapter 1 Introduction ccceceeeeeneeeeeneeseeseseenseseeneesoeneesonneesennessonsesees 3 Hels X eneralIntrOdUGllOLk eic eibi bau ro NO 3 1 2 Features of DSA 2101 2102 Selesai A 3 Kos VODECHI CANON m Rc 3 Lr FTON LED IN GIGATOM m EET 4 tos apup Output Interfaces a 2 90 RUE ERR Eco o PD aeta oou e pue Dueb Ree 4 16 PACKING LIS DD 5 Chapter 2 Preparations and Setting Up 6 2 5 JOOHHOGLtHo POWE xe ases sosccin eea e ute RxE egi aUe hei LUI vents 6 22 OoDnectro d DISDIGV usse aoo statum unidades itd eon dm tee a ee ace 6 2 3 Installation of DSA Composer and DSA Contfigurator 6 2 4 Reset to Default Configuration eeeeeesseeeeneeeeennnn 8 Chapter 3 DSA Composer Utility 9 3 1 Feature set of DSA COMPOSE seeeessesesseeeeennennne nenne 9 2 Media DAA ASC ties bebe tutta dictate aucun tee Ulo tutt 1
9. 7 enr a Left fo Width jo Top p Heightjo 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 14 Note AV input Application The AV in video option is only for AV in supported Digital Signage Players e g DSA 2102V The application of this AV in option is similar to the usage of video media content simply drag and drop AV in to the play list as shown below Media Database Video Graphics Text Index Filename f Type Source sd Size Last Modified 00000 AN E oom DIVX C Documents and Settingsstrainsvideo filessL2 2005 amp 48522876 27 05 2005 11 24 002 0100002 avi DIVX C Documents and Settingsstrainsvideo files L2 2003 amp 47203138 27 05 2005 03 52 ud Dcus 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 22 2 Play Lits Graphics Text EX 0200002 jpa 0300001 jpa MANNA swi 0200001 jpa Tix V Note If the Left Top Width Height is set to 0 0 0 0 the video clip resolution will be automatically adjusted to fit the display screen list 3 6 2 Graphic Files 1 Add new graphic file You can either drag and drop the graphic files into the graphic database or right click on the mouse to bring out the Add Delete pop up windows as below Select Add to insert the graphic file s that you want to include into media database S Composer C Program Files DS421004 Composer programs testz2 E 2 5 x To To To New Open Qf conti e Save Folder USB Paper v Exit 3 gt
10. for the new display program you have created please make sure the DSA player has the correct system time through DSA Configurator see Sec 4 4 4 for more details r Media Database Video Graphics Text Index Filename Type Width Height U3UUUTU Jpg ipg I 0300011 ipg ipa 0300012 pg jpg b Documents and Settings sutd missM 413b 4 U9 2UUb 14 94 60 C Documents and Settings itd mis M 2538 14 09 2006 14 3 85 60 C Documents and Settings itd mis M 14 09 2006 14 3 296 60 C Documents and Settings itd mis M 7178 14 09 2006 16 5 cnr rms e Aoo 2j 00011 00012 Daily Schedule Oo 123 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 16 17 18 19 2 21 22 23 24 m Play Lists Video Graphics 020001 1 jpg 030001 3 jpg t x 4 Repeat the steps above to add another timeslot in the Daily Schedule 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 12 Note It is possible to drag and drop the media files from Media Database to the Play Lists directly without specifying the Schedule arrangement This play list will become the default play list for 24 hour playback Media Database Video Graphics Tex Index Filename Type width Height Source Sire LastModified 4 0200012 jpg C Media SourcesXGraphic 224x708 49088 09 12 2005 15 11 020001 3 Ipg ipi 224 708 C Documents and Settingssit
11. jpg C Media Sources mas tree txt 113862 10 02 2006 18 08 0300002 jpg C Documents and Settings itd mis D 10721 19 04 2006 09 5 0300003 pg C Documents and Settings itd mis D 112150 04 05 2006 10 2 O300004 jpg C Documents and Settings itd mis D 27 06 2006 10 4 C Documents and Settings itd mis D 11 08 2006 11 15 b Play Lists 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 11 2 Enter the Start Time and End Time of the Time Slot n Database Video Graphics Text Index Filename Type Width Height Source Size LastModified 00001 0300001 ipg ipg 6443 60 C Media Sources mas tree txt 113862 10 02 2006 18 08 00002 0300002 ipg ipg 464 60 C Documents and Settings itd mis D 10721 19 04 2006 09 5 00003 0300003 pg ipg 6443 B0 C Documents and Settings itd mis D 112150 04 05 2006 10 2 00004 300004jpg jpg 324 60 C Documents and Settinas itd mis D 7683 27 06 2006 10 4 00005 0300005ipg ipg Time slot T 4 Start Time 09 00 00 f End Time Play Lists Video OK Cancel 0300004 ipg 0300002 ipa 0200004 ipg 0200011 ipa x 3 Once you set up the duration of the schedule you can drag and drop the media files that you would like to display during this period of time into the Play Lists field with the process in Sec 3 6 Note If you have designated a timeslot
12. that vau clase all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Cancel 4 The setup utility will choose a default folder to install the utility files 5 The DSA Composer is now installed Select Yes to launch player after the installation 6 Click Finish button to exit the setup a setup DS Composer Completing the DSA Composer Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing 05 4 Composer an your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed Icons Click Finish ta exit Setup 7 Once the installation finishes you will see the icons of DSA Composer and DSA Configurator on your desktop as shown below T Ds Composer C E s is 8 Now you can begin configuring the Composer program by continuing to the steps in Chapter 3 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 7 2 4 Reset to Default Configuration The DSA 2101 2102 can be reset to the original default configuration setting if necessary 1 When powering off use a pen or a clip to push the RESET button in the rear panel hold the button See Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Connect the power plug to turn the player on After a few seconds the Status Indication LED will light up for 3 seconds and turn off Release the RESET button The configuration setting of the player has been reset to the factory default pede p The default configuration of the DSA 2101 21
13. 0 3 3 Initiate a New Program cccceecccsesceceececeececeueeceeeeeceueeceusessueesneeeenees 10 94 Opeman Existing Progr aN iiciin ees ed um eroe a acts 11 3 5 Play Schedule Arrangement ccccccseecececeeseeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeesseaeeees 11 3 6 Media Contents Management cccccccccccsessesceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeesaaees 13 3 6 1 bles Miet UR 13 3 6 2 arapi cic m 15 3 6 3 I diez n N 16 Sel SAVES PrO AM m a cat cievaicteete ete ceeeeane eRe 17 349 JVEXDOFUTPTOGFAITI sicilia erede itn t cn a Seana ec na 18 3 8 1 EXDOLEODEOHO USB sirsie acci ties uti edunt sacas iUd 18 3 8 2 Export to Player Directly isses ciedcereiaereieiane us Ux AnaL De aa Fdw 19 3 8 2 1 Export via Direct Cable Connection sseueussss 19 SiGe EXPOR VIQIEAIN p r E 19 3823 Expon via Corporate LAN rente deo et etii sort on pee rte ens 20 3 8 3 Export to Player through Web Server sssssee 20 Chapter 4 DSA Configurator Utility 22 4 1 DSA Configurator Utility Main Menu eeeeeeeeeenn 22 4 2 Create New Configuration eeeeessseeeseseeeeenn enne 22 43 Open Existing GonlgurallOnd ua nce dee defe iu ed a estes 22 44 EdtGOOnlQgurallOse i atus outce de asma urhe I eine aeu kn EE ameta dete RAED 23 4 4 1 Set Network MEMS otio ete te eee te de eee enu 23 4 4 2 oet Server
14. 02 is listed as follows Configuration Default Setting 1 IP of the DSA play 192 168 1 100 2 Server URL 192 168 1 1 3 Internal web server Port 8000 4 Polling interval 60 seconds 5 Video output port DVI I 6 Video output resolution 1024 768 60Hz 7 Max number of scroll text 3 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 8 Chapter 3 DSA Composer Utility 3 1 Feature set of DSA Composer DSA Composer is the content management utility to edit up to 3 zones of the windowed content presentation within a 24 hour time span Once you launch the DSA Composer utility the main menu of the DSA Composer will be shown as the figure below Index Filename Type Sowce Size Last Macfie G d C1O0007 m2p MPEG C Documents and Settings itd mis Desktop Sources vi 16063236 07 12 2005 15 12 Seccoveaasosecsssscoesocccsossessunsessossesecoessssens A r t r a a sossossoces socaccussesceoscessoceccsobanspneseosoosssssecessssocooseecescescoocesspesscesoosase 0000000000000040000000000000 pnecessoossssbosevessoccsssoassoosccooocoscceesed 00002 0100002 m2p MPEG2 C Documents and Settings itd mis Desktop Sources wi 14366724 07 12 2005 15 18 G New A on V r Media Database Daily Schedule 0 2 Play Lists Video Graphics Text 0100001 m2p 0200017 jpg 030001 3 ipg 0100002 m2p 0200016 jpq 030001 4 jpg r Program Property Media Size 32214656 Database Dir C
15. DSA 2101 2102 Series Network Digital Signage Player User Manual ADVANTECH CORPORATION PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL ADVANTECH CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Advantech Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Material data used for content creation such as video graphics and text may be copyrighted Unauthorized distribution and or playout of such content may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also the system allows you to use the fonts installed on the PC to create text material Such fonts are copyrighted Authorization or right of transmission is required to use them for playout Safety Instructions Read the following safety instructions carefully 10 Keep this User Manual for later reference Keep this equipment away from extreme environments such
16. Program Files DS421004 Composer media_db Layout Resolution 1024x768 Program Dir C Program Files DS421004 Composersprograms Start Time default End Time default The main features of the DSA Composer include lcon Funcion J O Initiate a program Open an existing program Edit the configuration A Save the edited program including media files and play list in the local drive Export the edited program to a directory set by the user on a local or To Folder remote hard drive The player can download the program there per the customized setting Export an edited program to a USB storage dongle The program will To USB be loaded to the player automatically when plugging in the dongle to the player Please refer to section 3 8 1 Export an edited program to the player directly through an Ethernet connection Please note that the user must configure the DSA To Player P Composer program to set up this connection before utilizing this feature Please refer to section 3 8 2 Exit Composer Connection Show the real time connection status of the player otatus 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 9 3 2 Media Database The media files imported into the database will be listed here Select among Video Graphics or Text tab to view the associated files in different media formats E DSA Composer Index Filename Type Sowce h 3 1 3
17. SA Configure Utility You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask 2 Input your new DSA configuration file name with path 4 3 Open Existing Configuration 1 Click Open File in the menu bar the Open New file dialog will pop up from the Screen 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 22 Otherwise ts C3 Documents and Settings C Obtain an SOBRE ico Drivers icy Intel Use the fo Lf IC notes AmO Prgem R IP address arm n temp Subnet mask A e WINDOWS RE E 2gb Default gate j Ie s24c 19 DNS server m Sb tmuninst ini BLASS T amp 25 ND newcontig v RaR O RLAR CT 2 Select your specific DSA configuration file then click OK 3 DSA Configure will display default values of the selected configuration file 4 4 Edit Configuration Enter each field in every tab of DSA Configuration to edit settings on Network Server Output System and Advanced settings for the DSA player 4 4 1 Set Network Items Under the Network tab for DHCP network choose Obtain an IP address automatically for Static IP address network enter the pre defined network settings for the signage player Please consult your network admi
18. a LAN 1 Please make sure your PC Notebook IP address is set to 192 168 1 1 and the Net Mask is 255 255 255 0 2 Connect your PC to the network 3 Click on To Player and you will have a Export Successfully message after the upload is complete 4 The Player will start the download within 60 seconds default O 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 19 Note Please make sure you have set your PC Notebook IP address as 192 168 1 1 and the Net Mask as 255 255 255 0 in advance General Authentication Advanced Connect using Bil Intel R PRO 100 VE Networ Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General This connection uses the following i You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports EB z 4 aan T Client for Microsoft Networ this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for a File and Printer Sharing for the appropriate IP settings v ial aos Packet Scheduler X Internet Protocol TCP IP Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 132 188 1 1 Description Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Transmission Control Protacol Inl wide area network protocol that p Default gateway as across diverse interconnected ne p Ahtain DNS server address autamatical Iv Show icon in notification area w C Gbtain DNS server address automatically v Notify me when this connection Use the fol
19. as high humidity areas Place this equipment on a stable surface during installation Dropping the system may cause damage to the hardware Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the power outlet Position the power cord so that passersby cannot trip over it Do not place anything over the power cord All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted Never pour any liquid into an opening this may cause fire or electrical shock Never open the equipment For safety reasons the equipment should be opened only by qualified service personnel If one of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by service personnel a The power cord or plug is damaged b Liquid has penetrated into the equipment c The equipment has been exposed to moisture d The equipment does not work well or you cannot get it to work according to the user manual e he equipment has been dropped and damaged f The equipment has obvious signs of breakage DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW 20 C 4 F OR ABOVE 60 C 140 F THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT Copyright The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted in 2007 by Advantech Co Ltd All rights are reserved Advantech Co Ltd reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice
20. change you have made Click the Save button in the Confirm dialog to save the configuration locally or go to the steps in Section 4 6 to export the configuration to the DSA player 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 25 DSA Configure Utility Dia ul pem Server Output ls ton Avaricsd AV_IN The DSA will get data from the Web Server address set here It will check the server for new data periodically polling internal Si application to monitor the DSA DSA 2100A media server J New configuration data IPADDR DHCP Server URL http 192 168 1 1 BASEURL http 192 168 1 1 8000 dsa HEARTBEAT_PERIOD 60 Sub folder VIDEO OUTPLIT2vga VIDEO FORMAT VESA 1024x768x60 Username E Polling interval e0 Seconds COM_PARITY 0 COM_STOPBITS 1 TV STANDARD NTSC Save to US 4 6 Export Configuration to Player 1 Click Save to USB in the Confirm dialog 2 Select the USB storage device and click Save to begin exporting DSA Confizure Utility Isi tl Tem Server Qutput pE Advanced AV IN The DSA will get data from the Web Server address set here It will check the server for new data periodically polling internal Set the application to monitor the DSA DSA 21004 media server Server URL hitp 7 192 168 1 1 Sub folder Username Password Polling interval e0 Seconds min E New configuration data IPADDR DHCP BASEURL
21. d miss D 32370 09 12 2005 15 31 020001 4 ipa C Documents and Settings itd mis D 28919 09 12 2005 15 1 0200015 jpg C Documents and Settings itd mis D 43828 03 12 2005 15 1 0200015 ipg C Documents and Settings itd mis D 36247 03 12 2005 15 12 Play Lists 0100002 m2p 0100001 m2p 0300003 ipq 0300004 jpg 0200004 ipaq 0200003 ipaq xX 9 3 6 Media Contents Management Follow the steps below to add the video graphic and text media contents into your play list respectively Only the media files in the repository with valid format can be accepted 3 6 1 Video Files 1 Add new video file You can either drag and drop the video files into the video database or right click on the mouse to bring out the Add Delete pop up windows as shown below Select Add to insert the video file s that you want to include in the media database E DSA Composer C Program Files DSA ComposeriprogramsMest 1 Folder 99 use IEA yl da WS Media Database Video Graphics Text Index Filename Type Source Size Last Moccified Oo000 av in 00001 0100001 avi DIVX C Documents and Settingstrainsyvideo filesNL2 2005 e 48522876 27 05 2005 11 24 00002 0100002 avi DIVX C Documents and Settings train video_files L2_2003_e 47203138 27 05 2005 09 52 Daily Schedule ES US ese ic HE Ps SI 12 1s IP 1s ab le ls Plau iste 2 Drag and drop the selected vi
22. deo file s from the media database to the video Play Lists field on the left 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 13 E DSA Composer C Program Files DSA ComposerkprogramsMest A Player Media Database Video Graphics Text 48522875 47203138 0100001 avi 0100002 avi DIVX DIVX 00001 00002 C Documents and Settings train wideo_files L2_2005_e C Documents and Settings train video_files L2_2003_e Daily S hedule Ul ut ee l4 15 16 17 16 183 27 05 2005 11 24 27 05 2005 09 52 20 21 22 23 24 F 7 1 Q a D f o J Play Ligis Vida Graphics 0100002 avi 0200002 ipg 0100001 avi 0200004 jpg 0200001 jpg xX V Program Property Media Size 572723 Layout Resolution 1024x768 Database Dir Program Dir Start Time default End Time default C Program Files DSA Composersmedia db C Program Files DSA Composer programs 3 Use the t UP and V DOWN button to adjust the play sequence of the video files in the play list Use X to delete the video file if you want to remove it from the play list 4 Edit the property such as repeat cycle and the playback volume in the Video Property field mPlay Lists Video Graphics Text 0100001 m2 020001 ipg 030001 3 jpg 0200016 ipaq 0200004 jpg 0200011 jpg 030001 4 jpaq 0300004 jpg 0300002 jpg Video Property Type MPEG2 Repeat 2 ime Volume 5 o Duration E
23. f the DSA 2101 2102 unit with the following I O ports is as shown below in Figure 1 2 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved RS 232 S P DIF Composite LAN o A D POD emm 0 GIAO ov Resetto GPIO Audio Video DVI I Audio S USB Power Default In ln Out Video In Note Audio in Video in and S PDIF is optional function only availablein OSA 2102V Figure 1 2 1 6 Packing List The DSA 2101 2102 package contains the following items Items Qt 1 DSA 2101 2102 digital signage player 1 2 Switching power adaptor Input AC 110 240V Output DC 12V 1 and AC power cord 3 Mounting bracket for fixing the player 2 Note You can download the latest version of user manual and DSA Composer DSA Configurator from the following URL http www advantech com tw support 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved Chapter 2 Preparations and Setting Up 2 1 Connect the Power 1 Connect the power adapter cord with the AC power cord 2 Connect the power adapter cable to the player s DC 12V power port See Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 3 Plug the AC power cord into a power outlet and the Power LED green will light up Warning Only use the power adapter packaged with the DSA 2101 2102 Using a different power adapter could damage the device 2 2 Connect to a Display Connect your display to the Digital Signage Player s DVI port with the DVI cable that came
24. g 0100002 m2p 030001 4 jpg 0200004 jpg 0300004 jpg D200011 ipg 0300002 jpg t xj 4 v Overlap Left n Width 224 w Transparent 50 Top e0 Height 708 Split Horizontal In Split Horizontal Out Blinds Horizontal 3 6 3 Text Files 1 Add new text file You can either drag and drop the text files into the text database or right click on the mouse to bring out the Add Delete pop up windows as below Select Add to insert the text file s that you want to include into media database 2 Once you insert the text file a dialog box will pop up and allow you to set the background color and font of the text DSA Composer will convert the txt file into the jpg format automatically 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 16 Media Database Video Graphics Tex Index Fiename Type width Height Source Size Last Modified 00001 0300001 jpq jpg 6443 B0 C Media Sources mas tree txt 113862 10 02 2006 18 05 00002 O300002jpq jpg 464 60 C Documents and Settings itd mis D 10721 19 04 2006 09 59 00003 O300003jpg jpg 6443 BD C Documents and Settingssitd missD 112150 04 05 2006 10 24 BO004 o300004 ipa ina 71224 en TM ANameiimeants and Cattinactitd mick n ERA 27 06 2006 1 D 45 Convert TXT From C Documents and Settings sNitd misNDesktop Sources 1 txt Play Lists 0100002 m2p 0100001 m2p 00004 jpg PO0003 ipa From
25. http 192 158 1 1 8000 dsg HEARTBEAT PERIOD 80 VIDEO DUTPUT vga VIDEO FORMAT VESA 1024 758 8 LOG POST PERIOD 300 DSD w 1024 OSD_H 768 SYSTEM_TZ GMT 0800 SCROLL NUM 3 ka e l xz h Sacloa public Ex j Sacloa stools Ex n Sacloa new group xz s acloa sap training COM DATABITS 8 COM_PARITY 0 COM_STOPBITS 1 TV STANDARD N 3 Plug the USB storage into the DSA media player when it s power off and then turn on the player It will download the new configuration setting automatically 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 26
26. le 0 1 2 3 Play Lists Video Test 0100002 m2p 0300003 pg 0100001 m2p 030001 3 jpg 030001 0 jpg 030001 3 jpg Note Please make sure the web server is in the same subnet with the DSA player so the DSA player can download the program correctly For example the default setting of the DSA player is as IP address 192 168 1 100 and the Net Mask 255 255 255 0 then the IP address of the web server needs to be 192 168 1 x x could be any number between 1 and 254 except 100 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 21 Chapter 4 DSA Configurator Utility 4 1 DSA Configurator Utility Main Menu The DSA Configurator is the utility with which you can change and edit the configuration setting of the DSA player A default configuration setting has already been loaded in the player Use the tool bar on top of the DSA Configurator window to create open and save the configuration file DSA Configure Utility Dieu You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address io Subnet mask Pp 0 Default gateway Pp 0 DNS server 4 2 Create New Configuration 1 Click the New File button in the tool bar the Open New file dialog will pop up from the screen
27. lowing DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server f l Alternate DNS server Advanced Cancel 3 8 2 3 Export via Corporate LAN 1 Please consult with your Network System Administrator to get the correct network information and configure the DSA player accordingly please reference Sec 4 4 1 2 Connect your PC to the network 3 Click on To player and you will have a Export Successfully message after the upload is complete 4 The Player will start the download within 60 seconds default 3 8 3 Export to Player through Web Server Click the To Folder button to save the program to a chosen designation where the DSA player will download the program via a local or remote web server All the play list and media files are saved The player will download the program from it based on the setting with the DSA Configurator See Chapter 4 for more information 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 20 EG Sources Sz LastModified gt tp DSA work ettings itd mis M 4136 14 09 2006 14 2t DSA 2100 Manual ettings itd mis M 2538 14 09 2006 14 3 2 Recycle Bin ettings itd mis M 2424 14 09 2006 14 3 HEG My Documents ettings itd mis M 7178 14 03 2006 16 55 Ee My Network Places ettings itd mis M 19826 14 09 2006 17 16 E P Entire Network gt El A Microsoft windows Network gh Workgroup P My Computer Daily Schedu
28. nistrator for detail network information DSA Configure Utility E Da Network iver Output System Advanced AV IN You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings 4 4 2 Set Server Items Under the Server tab set the configuration of the media server and the interval for data updating 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 23 DSA Configure Utility for new data periodically polling internal Set the Heartbeat address if you have a web application to monitor the DSA DSA 21004 media server Server URL http e000 Sub folder ha Username pf Password fo Polling interval 60 Seconds min 60 seconds 4 4 3 Set Output Items Click on the Output tab to set DSA video output option Please select the resolution of the display screen that you will be using to display the play list you have created DSA Configure Utility e video output port and video resolution size Please note the resolution you used in your media programs playlists should match the resolution setting here Video output E DVIAGA Resolution S00 500 X 540 480 TV 15 3 4 4 4 Set System Items Click on the System tab to set the system time and the RS 232 Configuration DSA Configure Utili Dieu Network Server Oko Set System Time Set System Time
29. o formats JPEG and BMP format for graphics display and multiple language support for scrolling text We offer user definable layout templates with up to 7 display zones to deliver maximized advertising efficiency for our customers Insertion of emergency events with user defined priorities is supported along with versatile messaging 2 Advanced Playback amp Flexible Scheduling Capability Advantech Digital Signage solutions deliver premier display quality both HDTV 16 9 and VESA 4 3 display format are supported Apart from pre scheduled events instant scheduling is also supported for emergency event insertion 3 Optimized Internal Storage Utilization and Content Management Advantech Digital Signage solutions are equipped with internal storage drive The media content can be encrypted before transmission to ensure security and prevent viruses worms and spyware Playback operation and transmission logs and reports are available for advertisement billing and error tracking 1 3 Specifications Content Format Support Vi MPEG 1 MPEG 2 MP ML up to 14 Mbps MPEG 4 ASP DiVX ideo MP3 Audio 2 channels MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 Layers I II and IIl MP3 16 bit PCM bit rate up to 384 kbps sample rate up to 48 kHz Graphic 32 bit color with transparency BMP JPEG Text Banner Variable scrolling speed and position 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 3 Input and Output Interface
30. signated a display timeslot to play the contents the player will be activated to play the newly uploaded content at the next applicable time For example if you have allotted the schedule to play your managed content at 8AM but the time of day is already 10AM the player will not display the new content until 8AM the next day Please also note that if there is no specific timeslot assigned in the Daily Schedule the player will be activated immediately after the new program is uploaded 3 8 1 Export through USB 1 Click the To USB button and then a dialog with Drive Select will pop up from the Screen 2 Choose the correct drive and click OK The media files and play list will be updated to the USB storage Oo x Media Database Video Graphies Text O300010 jpq j ings itd mis M 14 09 2006 14 2t O300011 jpq E i xi ll SettingsNitd mis M 14 09 2006 14 3 0300012ipg jpg Settings itd mis M 14 09 2006 14 3 300013 pg j Settings itd mis M 14 03 2006 16 5 0300014 ipg j Settings itd mis M 14 09 2006 17 16 Play Lists 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 18 3 Plug the USB storage into the DSA player when it s power off and then turn on the player It will load the play list amp media files into the internal memory drive 3 8 2 Export to Player Directly DSA Composer provides a convenient method to export a program
31. text bar 3 7 Save Program You can save the edited program to the default directories in the local drive This action will not modify the loaded program in the player 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 17 Click the Save button when you finish editing the play list All the play list and media files are saved Please note that the opened program will be replaced IOl x E Composer C Program Files DSA2 JA Compose 9orograms test2 r Media Database Video Graphics Text 030001 0 ipg C Documents and Settings Nitd mis M 14 09 2006 14 2 0300011 jpg C Documents and Settings itd mis M 14 09 2006 14 3 0300012 jpg C Documents and Settings itd mis M 14 09 2006 14 3 030001 3 pg 235 60 C Documents and Settings itd mis M 7178 030001 4 jpg C Documents and Settings itd mis M 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Play Lists 3 8 Export Program DSA Composer offers different methods to export a program to the player When a program is open and or edited you can load the program to the player through 1 A USB storage dongle USB drive then manually load the program to the player or 2 The default place in the local drive where the player will automatically download the newly modified play list schedule or 3 A local or remote web server where the player can download the new play list schedule with customized setting Note If you have de
32. to the player via network or direct cable connection Exporting is accomplished by a built in tiny browser running in the background and you have to keep the Composer up and running until the DSA Player downloads the program completely The program will be loaded to the directory in a local drive where the DSA player will download the newly updated play list automatically based on the players default setting The program will be automatically saved before exporting gt Media Database Video Graphics Text 00001 O100001 m2p MPEG2 C Documents and Settings itd mis Desktop Sources vi 16863236 07 12 2005 15 12 00002 0100002 m2p MPEG2 C Documents and Settings itd mis Desktop Sources vi 14366724 07 12 2005 15 18 Message EE x Export Successfully MDaily Files are ready for the player to retrieve Please make sure the LAN connection From this computer to the player is properly setup and the web server port is not blocked by a firewall or anti virus program tidan firanbicec Taut 3 8 2 1 Export via Direct Cable Connection 1 Please make sure your PC Notebook IP address is set to 192 168 1 1 and the Net Mask is 255 255 255 0 2 Connect a cross over type of network cable between your PC and the Player 3 Click on To Player and you will have a Export Successfully message after the upload is complete 4 The Player will start the download within 60 seconds default 3 8 2 2 Export vi
33. with your display Consult your display s user manual for cabling specifications Note 2 The DSA 2101 2102 is equipped with DVI I port which can output the display with VGA D sub 15 pin connector through a DVI I to VGA adaptor 3 If you would like to use the Composite or S Video video output you need to change the player s configuration setting with the DSA Configurator See Section 4 4 3 2 3 Installation of DSA Composer and DSA Configurator You can install the DSA Composer on any Microsoft Windows based server or PC as a management station to provide simple content display management of the DSA player Advantech Digital Signage player DSA Composer is created primarily for evaluation of the RISC based Advantech Digital Signage Player SDK is available for further development of the signage software Note You can download the latest version of DSA Composer DSA Configurator from the following URL http www advantech com tw support Follow the steps below for installation of DSA Composer and DSA Configurator 2007 Advantech Co Ltd All rights reserved 6 Load the DSA Composer CD enclosed in the DSA player package 2 Double click the composer setup exe icon and the setup utility will start with the welcome screen 3 Click the Next button to continue a setup DSA Composer Welcome to the DSA Composer Setup Wizard This will install D54 Composer 1 4 1 7 on your computer It is recommended

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