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Copyright © 2007 MagicBox, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
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Overview.................................................................................................................................11
Installation............................................................................................................................ 14
Hardware & Software Setup........................................................................................... 22
Getting Started and Publishing ......................................................................................36
Creating and Adding Content.......................................................................................... 49
Scheduling and Other Page Settings ............................................................................ 67
Appendix A - Infra-Red Control...................................................................................... 74
Appendix B - Weather Station ........................................................................................80
Appendix C - TxStream Data Service ........................................................................... 85
Appendix D - Adtec MPEG Player ................................................................................... 88
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About This Manual
Throughout the manual, tips and important items will be highlighted in the
following manner:
Text in this style of box represents a helpful tip or
important concept in using the Aavelin system.
⌧
Text in this style of box describes very important
information to prevent loss of data or damage to your
system.
Optional Feature
Text in this style of box indicates a feature or component
that is not a part of the standard feature set, but is
instead available as an optional component to the
Aavelin system.
Professional Feature
Text in this style of box indicates a feature that is
available only in the Professional edition of Aavelin
Composer software.
Customer Support
Should you have any questions about installing or using your MagicBox Aavelin
system, visit our website at http://www.magicboxinc.com
and click on
‘Support’. Alternatively, you can contact us any of the following ways:
Phone: 541-752-5542
Fax: 541-752-5614
E-Mail: support@magicboxinc.com
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Copyright and Use
This manual and the software described herein are copyrighted with all rights
reserved. Under the copyright laws, neither this manual nor the software may
be copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of MagicBox, Inc.
MagicBox®, Aavelin™, and Aavelin Composer™ are trademarks of MagicBox,
Inc. Other terms, including TrueType, InstallShield, Windows, JPEG, etc., are
trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
The backgrounds and fonts present on the Aavelin CD-ROM are copyrighted by
their original distributors and are present under a special arrangement with
MagicBox, Inc. These images and fonts are provided for use in commercial and
educational video production, broadcast, cablecast, and closed-circuit
applications. The image files may not be redistributed in other media, including
print; nor may the original image files be translated into other formats for other
platforms. The fonts may be used by a single user by any software application
which supports them.
These companies are the original copyright holders of the images and fonts
included on the Aavelin CD-ROM. Written permission from the copyright
holder is required for uses of images and fonts in media or applications other
than those mentioned above.
Dimension Technologies, Inc. 100 Sample Backgrounds
4612 NE 20th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34479
The BeOS logo is a trademark of Be, Incorporated.
Credits
Aavelin Composer Software:
Lead Programmer: Karl Ott
Concepts and Original Design: Bob Richardson
Director / Producer: Karl Frederick, VP of Technology
Aavelin Hardware:
Case Design, Video-Out Hardware: Karl Frederick, VP of Technology
Aavelin Playback Software:
Programming team: Karl Ott, Ashish
Concepts and Original Design: Bob Richardson
Contributing Programmers:
Dianne H., George W., JBQ, John F.,
Leo S., Manuel, the team at Be, Inc.
Director / Producer: Karl Frederick, VP of Technology
Aavelin Documentation:
Original Director/Producer, Original Manual: Bob Richardson
Manual Composition and Revisions: Darin Starr
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Executive Producer:
Tom Searcy
Special Thanks:
Garrett Andres, Scott Bowman, Ann Davies, Brad Holland, Ashish
Warranty
The Aavelin player unit hardware is warranted against defects in parts and
labor for a period of one year from the date of purchase when governed by the
standard warranty. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by misuse
or external forces such as power fluctuations, extreme temperatures, exposure
to excessive moisture, or other acts of nature.
CD-ROMs, Zip disks, or floppy disks are warranted to be free from media
defects for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover shipping and handling charges for any
replacement components or merchandise.
Bronze, Silver, and Gold warranties are subject to their own terms and
conditions outlined on their respective warranty certificates.
Software License
SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
COPYRIGHT
This manual and software described herein are copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, neither this manual nor
the software may be copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of MagicBox, Inc.
DISCLAIMER
The software is licensed and delivered on an "as is" basis. Except for the express warranty set forth below, MagicBox, Inc. makes no other
warranties, either expressed or implied, by statute or otherwise, regarding the enclosed computer software product, its quality, its
performance, its merchantability, or its fitness for any particular purpose. The entire risk as to the results and performance of any
program is assumed by you. Should the program prove defective, you (and not MagicBox, Inc. or its dealers) assume the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair, or correction.
Further, MagicBox, Inc. does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the terms of corrections, accuracy,
reliability, currentness, or otherwise; and you rely on the program and results solely at your own risk.
LIMITED WARRANTY
MagicBox, Inc. warrants that the disks on which this software is recorded are free from defects in material and workmanship, under
normal use for 90 (ninety) days after the date of original purchase. If a defect occurs during the 90-day period, you may return the disks
to MagicBox, Inc. for a free replacement. The remedy for breach of this warranty shall be limited to replacement and shall not
encompass any other damages, including but not limited to loss of profit, and special, incidental, or other similar claims.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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MagicBox Inc.'s liability is limited solely to the repair or replacement of the defective product, in its sole discretion, and shall not in any
event include damages for loss of use or loss of anticipated profits or benefits or other incidental or consequential costs, expenses, or
damages, including without limitation any data or information which may be lost or rendered inaccurate, even if MagicBox, Inc. has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
LICENSE RESTRICTIONS
The licensed software and all associated documentation, and all proprietary and intellectual property rights therein, are and shall
remain the exclusive property of MagicBox Inc. Licensee agrees not to (a) modify, adapt, alter, translate, or create derivative works
from the licensed software or associated documentation, except as expressly permitted; (b) reverse engineer, de-compile, dissemble or
un-assemble in any way the licensed software; or (c) distribute or disclose to others the licensed software or associated documentation.
MISCELLANEOUS
This agreement represents the entire understanding regarding the programs and related documentation and supersedes any prior
purchase order, communications, or representations. MagicBox, Inc. products and services are interoperable only with specific 3
rd
party
products and services, the definition of which is reserved solely and without limitation at MagicBox, Inc.’s discretion, and may be
changed without notice at any time. Contact MagicBox Inc. for a list of approved 3
rd
party vendor products, services and/or limitations.
This agreement may only be modified by an officer of MagicBox, Inc. If any provision of the agreement shall be deemed unlawful, void,
or for any reason unenforceable, it shall be deemed severable from, and shall in no way affect the validity and enforceability of the
remaining provisions of the agreement.
This license agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Oregon.
Standards and Regulatory Compliance Statements
This device has been subjected to laboratory tests by a certified testing facility, and has been found to conform to the following
standards and specifications:
UNITED STATES: FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15.109 and 15.107 Class A; ANSI C63.4 (1992) method.
CANADA: ICES-003 Class B using : FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15.109 and 15.107 Class A; ANSI C63.4 (1992) method.
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC Statement)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed in accordance with the instructions in this manual, harmful
interference to radio communication may occur. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the space between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may
find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems”. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 by ordering Stock
No. 004-00000345-4.
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WARNING:
A grounded-type power cord is required in order to meet the FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio
and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this
equipment.
Canadian Doc Notice
For Class B Computing Devices
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’èmet pas de bruits radioélectroniques dépassant les limites applicable aux apparils numéeriques de las
class B prescrites dan le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministrère des Communications du Canada.
Important Safety Instructions
⌧
The following instructions describe how to prevent
physical injury to yourself or others, as well as how to
prevent damage to the unit. Read these instructions
thoroughly before attempting to install your unit.
1. Disconnect the device from the main power supply before cleaning. Do not
use any liquid or aerosol spray cleaners.
2. To avoid damage to the device, use only accessory parts permitted by the
manufacturer.
3. The device must be protected against moisture.
4. To set up the device, it must be put in a stable horizontal position. Tipping it
over or dropping it may cause injuries or damage to the equipment. Only use
safe setup locations, and follow the setup instructions of the manufacturer.
5. The ventilation openings are used for air circulation which protect the device
against overheating. Do not block the ventilation openings.
6. To connect the device, follow the connected load values of the main supply.
7. For electrical safety, the wall socket must be equipped with a nonfused
grounded conductor contact.
8. The power cable must be positioned in a way that nobody may trip over it
and excessive strain is not placed on it. There should be nothing resting on the
cable.
9. All instructions and warning remarks on the device must be followed.
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10. If the device will not be used for a long time period, it should be
disconnected.
11. Absolutely no objects or liquids should enter the device via its openings.
This could cause a fire or an electrical shock.
12. Do not open the device unless instructed to do so by an authorized customer
service personnel.
13. If any of the following conditions occur, the device must
be disconnected
from the main power, and it must
be checked by a qualified service center:
A. Either the power cable or power plug is damaged.
B. Liquid has entered the device.
C. The device was exposed to moisture.
D. When the device does not operate according to the manual, or
you do not achieve any improvement with the aid of the manual.
E. The device has been dropped and/or the casing is damaged.
F. The device gives off excessive heat or a burning smell.
G. When the device shows obvious signs of a defect.
14. For repair, only original spare parts or parts in accordance with the original
specifications may be used. Use of unsuitable parts can cause more damage and
may void your warranty.
15. Please contact the manufacturer for all questions concerning service and
repair.
16. The power outlet must be located in close proximity to the equipment and
must be easily accessible.
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The Aavelin Digital Signage and Video Messaging system allows you to create
slides and other content on your PC with graphics and text which can then be
played back on numerous types of video monitors using the Aavelin unit.
A variety of applications can be served by an Aavelin, including advertising,
announcements, schedules, point of sale displays, and more. Use the Aavelin
wherever you have one or more monitors that need to display messages in the
form of still images, video, and crawling text.
Hardware
The Aavelin unit is a dedicated player in a rugged rack-mount case. It features
high quality output, quiet operation, and an easy-to-use interface with a keypad
remote control.
The back panel has a variety of connections for attaching various monitors and
accessories to the unit. These connectors are described later in this manual.
Software
Each Aavelin unit comes with a copy of MagicBox’s “Aavelin Composer”
software. This software can be installed onto a Windows (2000, XP, or Vista)
computer allowing you to generate pages with backgrounds, text, and images
and other content to be displayed on an Aavelin system.
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Backgrounds can come from many sources, including other Windows
applications, your own scanned photos or digital camera images, the MagicBox
background libraries, and more. You can copy and paste text directly into
Aavelin Composer from other programs such as Microsoft Word, Corel Word
Perfect, Netscape, etc.
Publishing
The act of transferring your content from the PC it was created on to
the Aavelin system for playback is called Publishing. With the Aavelin
system, several publishing options are available
Ethernet – All Aavelin systems include built-in Ethernet support,
allowing you to place the Aavelin on a network of any size for highspeed transfers.
Direct serial – All Aavelin systems include a 10ft serial cable that can
be connected between the PC and the Aavelin, using an available 9-pin
communications port. Serial transfers are slower than Ethernet, but
very simple to set up.
Modem – Publish to the Aavelin over standard phone lines with the
optional modem package. Slower than direct serial, modem transfers
are recommended only if other methods are not available.
Removable media – You can also publish to ZIP disks or USB Flash
drives. After publishing to the removable media, simply remove it from
the PC, and insert it the disk or drive into the Aavelin. The project will
be transferred and played automatically.
All of these publishing methods are described in detail later in this
manual.
Once published, the Aavelin retains the projects on its built-in hard
drive. The hard drive has a capacity for a nearly unlimited number of
images (10,000+). However, capacity may vary depending on other
types of content sent.
Terminology
Here are some terms associated with the Aavelin that will be used frequently
throughout this document:
Publishing: The act of sending finished content to the Aavelin unit for
playback
Page: Also called a slide, or frame – a single screen of content.
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Crawl: Also referred to as a crawl region, or overlay region – an area of text at
the top or bottom of the screen, separate from the page area, that contains
scrolling or static text.
Time Domain: Another name for page and crawl scheduling. Previous versions
of the Aavelin software used this term.
Upstream: With regards to video playback, an upstream video source is one
that feeds into one of the Aavelin’s video inputs.
Downstream: With regards to video playback, a downstream source is one
that the Aavelin’s output signal passes through prior to distribution.
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Box Contents
Before you begin setup of your Aavelin unit, make sure that the following
components are included in the original packaging:
Aavelin Main System Unit
Control Keypad
Power Cord
BNC to RCA Adapter Plug
BNC Video Cable
S-Video Cable
Null Modem Serial Cable
Aavelin Composer CD-ROM
Aavelin Training DVD
1/8” Audio Cable
This User Manual
Warranty/Registration Card
Be sure to fill out and send in your registration card as
soon as possible. We must have your registration card on
file to be able to provide support and product updates.
You may also register by visiting our web site at
www.magicboxinc.com
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Hardware Installation
The Aavelin’s chassis is a 2U rack space enclosure. Ideally, the Aavelin will be
installed in a rack mount case or cabinet in a climate-controlled room.
If a rack mount installation is not available, the Aavelin unit should be placed on
a stable, flat, level surface.
Take care to ensure that the unit is not placed where it may be easily knocked
over, have its cords tripped over, or have liquids spilled into it.
The Aavelin unit warranty does not
cover damage caused by accidents or
misuse.
All of the Aavelin’s connections are found on the rear panel, shown below.
Your Aavelin back panel may appear different than the one
pictured above.
⌧
You must unplug the power cord before adding or changing
any connections. Failure to do so may damage your Aavelin
unit.
About Television Standards (NTSC/PAL)
Different parts of the world use different television standards.
The standard used in most of North America is called “NTSC”. The standard
used in many European countries is called “PAL”.
When using Composite or S-Video, the Aavelin can operate in either the NTSC
or PAL modes. The mode is set at the factory based on the country to which the
unit is shipped. If you need to change this setting, contact MagicBox technical
support.
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Connect a Monitor
The Aavelin unit supports several different types of display devices as
shown below:
The “VGA/RGB” port supports any PC-style RGB monitor or compatible
plasma monitor.
The “S-Video” port supports professional video monitors with multipin
inputs labeled “S-Video”, “S-VHS”, or “Y/C”.
The “Composite Video” port outputs standard composite video which may
be connected to a video monitor or a television with “A/V” or “Aux” inputs.
It is recommended that only one output connector be used
at a time. The desired output is set in the Aavelin’s setup
menus.
When the setup menus are being displayed, they are sent
to all output connectors. However, only the selected
output connector displays a broadcast-quality signal.
Connect the Control Keypad
The Aavelin is controlled by a small keypad. Connect
this keypad to a USB connector on the front or back of
the player.
Older Aavelin keypads utilized a PS/2 style connector
(round, on the left in the picture above). The bottom
(purple) of the two is to be used with that style of keypad.
Connect the Ethernet Cable (Optional)
Aavelin units include an Ethernet networking adapter. This
connector may be located in the PCI Expansion area on some
systems.
If you intend to use the Aavelin unit on a LAN, connect the network cable
here. (Contact your network administrator to help you identify your
network’s cable connection if necessary.)
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Ethernet networking can be a complex subject. If you are
not familiar with terms such as “TCP/IP”, “IP Address”,
“Subnet Mask”, etc., We recommend that you have your
Network Administrator assist you with the initial setup of
the Aavelin unit.
Connect a Modem (Optional)
If you will be using a modem with your unit, (US
Robotics Sportster 33.6 or 56K modems are
supported), connect it to the COM1 serial port.
Aavelin units have 2 communications ports. COM1 is not labeled, COM2 is
labeled and is used only for the Aavelin weather station optional
component.
The modem should have its DIP switches set according to the following
photo.
Next, connect the phone line from the wall to the modem. Use the plug on
the outermost edge of the modem.
Finally, connect the included power supply, and turn the modem on. To
ensure proper detection, the modem must be powered on before the
Aavelin playback system.
Connect a Direct Serial Cable (Optional)
If you will be publishing via a direct serial connection, connect the cable
from the communications port on the publishing PC to the COM1 serial
connector on the Aavelin. See the section above for help identifying the
COM1 port on the Aavelin.
To publish with a serial cable, you must use a Null Modem
serial cable, included with your Aavelin. A standard serial
cable will not work.
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Connect Audio Sources (Optional)
Current AV100 and AV200 playback systems feature 4
audio connections – 3 inputs (MIC, Line 1, and Line 2) and
1 output (AV400, AV400P, and some previous Aavelin
models have only MIC and Line 1 inputs).
Line inputs 1 and 2 are located on top, and the MIC input
(right) and stereo output (left) are located below. Some
systems may appear different from this picture.
1. MIC Input – This input is referred to in the
Aavelin Composer software as a ‘Music Bed’ input.
Attach a CD player or other background music
source here (pink colored input jack on AV400, AV400P, and some
previous Aavelin players)
2. Line Input – An additional audio source can be connected here.
Common uses would be a VCR, DVD player, or MPEG player (blue
colored input jack on AV400, AV400P, and some previous Aavelin
players).
3. Speaker Output – Audio output for connection to distribution gear or
speakers (green colored output jack on AV400, AV400P, and some
previous Aavelin players).
Connect the Infra-Red Controller (Optional)
The Aavelin’s optional Infra-Red control module connects to the parallel
port on the Aavelin (25-pin, magenta colored). Refer to Appendix A for
further information.
Connect the Weather Station (Optional)
The optional Weather Basic and Weather Deluxe kits feed live weather
statistics to the Aavelin via the Com 2 serial port. Refer to Appendix B for
further information.
Connect the Video Inputs (Optional, AV200 & AV400 Only)
AV200 (shown below) and AV400 series owners will find 4
video inputs on the back of the Aavelin – 3 RCA, and 1 S-Video.
Video input connectors on the AV400 series are located to the
right in the area marked ‘PCI Expansion’.
Any device that you wish to show through the Aavelin can be
connected here (VCR’s and DVD players are most commonly
used). Refer to the “Video Pages” section of the “Creating and
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Adding Content” chapter for further details.
Connect the Power
Once you are sure everything is properly connected,
connect the power cable to the rear of the Aavelin
unit and then plug it into a power outlet on a surge
protector or battery backup unit. Plugging the
Aavelin directly into a wall socket is not
recommended.
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Ensure that the power standard switch (115V / 230V) is
set to the correct voltage for your country. Damage
could result if the switch is not set properly.
Starting the Unit
The Aavelin unit has a “soft” power switch. When you plug the unit in, it will
return to its last power setting, which may have been “on” or “off”.
Normally, the unit should be left on all the time, but if you need to turn off the
power (for example to connect expansion devices or to ship the unit), press and
hold the power button on the front of the case for 4-6 seconds. The unit will
shut down, and then you may unplug the power cable.
Turn the unit on by connecting the power and momentarily pressing the power
switch on the front of the unit
The Aavelin’s boot process can take up to 60 seconds. During this time, the
screen may be black (if using Composite or S-Video output) or a series of boot
screens will be displayed (VGA only).
After the boot process is complete, the Aavelin will begin playing pages. If this
is the first time your Aavelin unit has been started, it will play a demonstration
project. Otherwise, it will play the default project last published from your PC.
Having successfully reached this stage, your unit is ready to configure. Follow
the steps below under “Configure the Aavelin Unit”.
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Software Installation
To install the Aavelin Composer software, your computer must meet the
following requirements:
• Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
• 50MB Hard Drive Space
• CD-ROM Drive
• Super VGA card with True Color (24-bit or 32-bit) modes
(800x600 or higher desktop resolution required)
• Color Monitor
Windows 95, 98, ME, and Windows NT 4.0 are not
supported.
Starting Setup…
Insert the “Aavelin Composer” CD into your CD-ROM drive. On
most Windows machines, the CD should automatically launch the
installer. If Auto-Run is disabled on your machine, perform the
following:
Click on the “Start” button on the Windows Taskbar. Click on
“Run…” Type in the letter of your CD-ROM drive (such as D:\ or
E:\ ), and “SETUP.EXE”. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is
Drive E, you would type:
E:\SETUP.EXE
If you do not know the drive letter of your CD-ROM, you can click
on “Browse…” and find the SETUP.EXE program using the menus
that appear.
Once you have entered/found the setup program, click “OK” and it
will be launched.
Using Setup
When the setup program first runs, it will take a few seconds to
prepare its files for installation.
After this is complete, the Wise Installer will be started and will
guide you through the installation process. You will be prompted
for your name, organization, who should be allowed to use the
application (current user or all users), and a location to install the
application to. If you are unsure on a particular item, simply
proceed with the default setting and click ‘Next’.
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After the installation is complete, click on the ‘Finish’ button to
exit the Wise Installer application.
An icon will be placed on your desktop that can be
double-clicked to launch the application.
Alternatively, you can launch the application via the Start menu,
under ‘Programs’, ‘MagicBox’, and ‘Aavelin Composer’.
Serial Key
The first time Aavelin Composer is launched, you will be
prompted to enter a serial key to unlock the application. This 20digit key is found on the reverse side of the CD case insert on a
sticker.
Enter the key in this field exactly as it appears on the sticker, in all
caps and with dashes between the sections. When entered
correctly, the application will launch, and the main screen will
indicate the version of software that was unlocked – AV100,
AV200, AV400, or Professional.
Serial keys may contain the number 0 and 1, but not the
letters O or I.
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The Aavelin unit’s functions are accessed using the included wired control
keypad.
Control Keypad Buttons
Menu
This key will enter and exit the Aavelin unit’s menu system. The menu
display will be sent to all the video outputs simultaneously,
temporarily enabling any outputs that are turned off.
Exit the menu screen by pressing “Menu” again. The Aavelin unit will
resume playback on its specified output connector.
Arrows and Select / Enter
When accessing menus, the arrow keys navigate the menus and change
the values of selections.
The Select and Enter keys choose a highlighted menu item.
Esc
Pressing the ESC key will back up to the previous menu level. If you
are in a requester that has a “Cancel” button, pressing ESC is the same
as hitting “Cancel”.
Opt 1, Opt 2, +, -
These keys are reserved for future expansion.
The Setup Menus
The setup menus allow you to change some of the settings used by the Aavelin
unit. The changes you make are remembered by the unit even after a power
failure. To access the menus, press the Menu key on the control keypad.
The main menu screen, shown below, should appear. The menus are displayed
on all outputs simultaneously. After you exit from the menus, playback resumes
on the designated output connector.
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Use the up and down arrows on the control keypad to highlight a menu item.
Once the desired item is highlighted, press the Select key.
Each of the setup menus is described on the following pages.
Video Settings Menu
The Video Settings menu controls how the Aavelin outputs video
during the playback of projects.
Highlight the output connector you will be displaying to, and
press the select key. The Aavelin can output its signal on the VGA
connector, or as Composite Video or S-Video.
VGA – When selected, only the VGA connector will output a
signal - the composite and s-video connections will be disabled
completely.
Composite/S-Video – When selected, either or both of the
connectors can be used. The VGA connector will display a
preview-quality image.
The Aavelin support both NTSC and PAL display standards.
Currently this setting cannot be altered from the Video Settings
menu. Systems are sent from MagicBox properly configured for
the country they will be used in.
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Set Date & Time Menu
From the Main menu, highlight “Set Date & Time” and press Select.
The Set Date and Time menu, below, will appear:
When you create pages on your PC, you can set starting
and ending dates and times., therefore it is very important
that the date and time on the playback system are set
accurately to assure proper playback.
Press the right arrow key to highlight the first ‘Date’ field.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the value of a field, and
use the left and right arrow buttons to move between fields. The
format is YEAR – MONTH – DAY.
Once you have adjusted the numbers to reflect the current date, press
Select to move down to the first ‘Time’ field.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select which number you wish to
modify, and use the up and down arrow keys to change the value of
that number. The format is HOUR – MINUTES – SECONDS.
This menu uses 24-hour notation, meaning that hours
range from 00 to 23 instead of the usual 1-12 AM/PM.
For example, Midnight is 00:00, 8am is 08:00, Noon is
12:00, 1pm is 13:00 and 11pm is 23:00.
Once you have adjusted the numbers to reflect the current date, press
Select to move down to the ‘Time’ field.
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Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the desired time zone,
and press the Select key to highlight “Set” and press the Select key
again to confirm the settings.
Press the right arrow key and select to return to the main menu.
Network Settings Menu
All Aavelin units feature built-in support for Ethernet networking.
Ethernet networking can be a complex subject. If you are
not familiar with the meaning and implementation of
terms like “TCP/IP”, “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, etc.,
then we recommended that you have your network
administrator assist you with these menus. MagicBox can
assist with the diagnosis of network-related problems, but
cannot advise on how to configure the Aavelin system for
installation on a specific network.
All network settings are adjusted by selecting the “Network Settings”
menu from the Main Menu screen:
TCP/IP Address - Use the left and right arrow keys to select
which number you wish to modify, and use the up and down
arrow keys to change the value of that number. When you are
finished, press the Select key to move down to the Subnet entry.
Subnet Mask - Set the Subnet value to the one used on your
network the same way you entered your TCP/IP address. (This
value is provided by your network administrator). It is important
that the Subnet match the Subnet of your network, or
communication with the Aavelin unit may not work. When you
are finished, press the Select key to move down to the Gateway
entry.
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Gateway - In some networks, setting just the TCP/IP address may
be sufficient. However, in more complex networks, a “Gateway”
value is required. Set the Gateway value to the one used on your
network the same way you entered the previous two addresses.
(This value is provided by your network administrator.)
If you are installing the Aavelin unit behind a router, the
router address must be entered in the Gateway setting
before the Aavelin will talk across the router.
When you are finished, press the Select key to move down to the
Domain entry.
Domain - In some networks, setting just the TCP/IP address may
be sufficient. However, in more complex networks, a Domain
Name Server (DNS) may be required, and that address can be
specified here. Set the Domain value to the one used on your
network the same way you entered the previous three addresses.
(This value is provided by your network administrator.)
If you are installing the Aavelin unit behind a router, the
Domain Name Server address must be entered in the
Domain setting, or the Aavelin may not be able to find
other machines on the network.
When you are finished, press the Select key to highlight ‘Set’ and
press the Select key again to save your settings. Press the right
arrow key followed by the Select key to return to the main menu.
Verifying the Network Setup
Once the Aavelin networking hardware has been connected and its
settings have been configured, your Network Administrator should
verify that the network is operating properly.
To verify that data can reach the Aavelin unit, use a PC on the same
network. Open an MS-DOS prompt on the PC, then type in a “ping”
command:
ping x.x.x.x
Substitute your IP address for the “x.x.x.x” shown above. For example,
if the IP address of your Aavelin unit is “10.1.1.4”, then you should type:
ping 10.1.1.4
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If your network connection is successful, you should see results similar
to the following:
C:\Windows>ping 10.1.1.4
Pinging 10.1.1.4 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 10.1.1.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=255
Reply from 10.1.1.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=255
Reply from 10.1.1.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=255
Reply from 10.1.1.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=255
Reply from 10.1.1.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=255
Ping Statistics for 10.1.1.4:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss).
If a connection cannot be established between the Aavelin and your
networked PC, you should repeat the hardware and software setup
steps, verifying your settings. Pay particular attention to the Aavelin’s
IP address and Subnet value.
If the above test still fails, have your Network Administrator contact
MagicBox, Inc.
IR Setup Menu (Optional)
The IR Setup Menu is used to configure the Aavelin’s optional InfraRed control module. Refer to the ‘Infra-Red Setup’ addendum for
further information.
Installation Menu
The installation menu provides controls for updating the player unit’s
software (see next section) and restoring either of the two preinstalled
demonstration projects.
System Menu
The System menu allows you to turn off or restart the Aavelin player.
When possible, always use one of these options rather than holding in
the power switch to shut the player off.
Updating the Unit’s Software
Occasionally, MagicBox will issue upgrades to the Aavelin software. These
upgrades are issued on CD-Rom and available from MagicBox upon request.
Use the following procedure to update your Aavelin with one of these CD’s.
Playback Update Procedure
Press the Menu key on the control keypad to display the Aavelin menu.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the ‘Installation’ button and press the
Select key.
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At this time, insert the CD-Rom labeled
‘Aavelin Playback Update’ into the CD-
Rom drive of the Aavelin. After a few
seconds, you will hear the disc spin-up, and the red IDE light and the
green activity light on the CD-Rom drive will blink. When this
happens, press the Select key while
‘Update from CD’ is highlighted.
The CD-Rom activity and red IDE lights will blink rapidly while the
update is performed. This procedure will take approximately 60 to 90
seconds – afterwards, the CD-Rom drive will automatically eject the
disc, and the application will be restarted.
When the Aavelin has completed its restart, press
the Menu key to verify that the new version was
installed successfully.
Store the Playback Update CD-Rom in a safe location. In
emergency situations it can also be used as a repair disc.
Aavelin Composer Setup
This section will describe how to launch the Aavelin Composer software and
configure the program’s settings.
Launching Aavelin Composer
To launch the Aavelin Composer software, use these steps:
Click on the Windows “Start” button on the
taskbar.
Click on “Programs” or “All Programs”
Click on “MagicBox”, and finally…
Click on “Aavelin Composer”
The program will launch, and you should see a
main menu screen similar to the one below.
(The exact size and appearance of menus and text will vary depending on your
Windows desktop resolution.)
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