Gefen EXT-HD-DSMP User Manual

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CONTENT

oduction

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1 Intr 2 Operation Notes

Features

4 Front Panel Layou

Front Panel Descriptions Back Panel Layou

7 Back Panel Descriptions

IR Remote Layou

IR Remote Descriptions 10 IR Remote Installatio 11 Connecting the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player 11 Wiring Diagram 12 Operating the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player 12 Powering the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player 13 Accessing the Main Men 15 Safely Removing the USB Storage Devic 17 How the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player works 17 Directory and File Nomenclatur 18 Renaming Files and Directories 19 Operating Modes 20 Stand-Alone Mod 20 Using Stand-Alone Mod 22 Viewing the Schedule Fil 24 Editing the Playlist Fil 25 Viewing the Settings.xml ﬁ l 25 Checking Our Wor 27 Adding More Video Content to the Playlis 27 Changing the Playlist Order 28 Scheduling Conten 29 The Default Even 28 Understanding the Default Even

Network Mod

0 Using Network Mod

The FTP Client and FTP Server

Push Mod 1 Conﬁ guration using the OSD 4 Conﬁ guration using the Settings.xml ﬁ l 5 Conﬁ guring the FTP Clien

Pull Mod 8 Conﬁ guration using the OSD

41 Conﬁ guration using the Settings.xml ﬁ l 44 Conﬁ guring the FTP Server 45 The Settings.xml ﬁ l 45 Understanding the Settings.xml ﬁ l 47 Settings.xml Summar

5 Firmware Updat

peciﬁ cations

8 Warrant

INTRODUCTIO

Cong

Gef

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ratulations on your purchase of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player.

Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

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en delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions

that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.

en’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer

stems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes

with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.

he Gefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player

The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player provides an effective means to playback and schedule digital signage content on both digital and analog connections. B

onnecting the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player to a network, content can

be pushed to the box using a computer and FTP client program. When a more

laborate setup is required, a number of units can be installed to pull content

rom a local or external FTP server based on a schedule. The Hi-Def Digital

e Media Player acts as both an FTP client and server with live loggin

of various important statistics, such as playback, system status, and uploaded

ontent. For precise time synchronization, the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media

Player can be set up to access an external NTP server. Many audio and video

le formats are supported with NTSC and PAL output resolutions up to 1080p Full HD. HDMI, Composite, and Component outputs with separate analog and digital audio outputs provide ﬂ exibility when connecting to various displays. Two USB 2.0 ports provide connection to the included USB ﬂ ash drive or to an

xternal hard drive. The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player enclosure features integrated mounting brackets for a secure installation on any ﬂ at surface or directly to the back of the display. For complete management of multiple devices in multiple locations, Gefen provides a CMS (Content Management Software)

olution which can be run in a virtual environment. The Gefen CMS will allow you to easily manage all of your units in the ﬁ eld from any compatible browser with access to logs, schedules, content, and playlists.

How It Works

The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player can connect to a display using either analog or digital video connectors. Connect an HDMI, Component, or Composite

able between the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player and the display. If usin the networking capabilities of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player, connect

our network cable to the Ethernet port. Optionally, the digital or analog audio output connector can be used to connect the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player to an external audio processor or ampli to the rear panel o

onnect the AC power cord to an available electrical outlet.

the unit. Connect the 12 V DC power supply to the unit and

er. Connect the included USB ﬂ ash drive

OPERATION NOTE

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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER

• This unit DOES NOTcontain any internal memory. Memory must be

upplied by the user in the form of a USB 2.0 ﬂ ash drive.

The following ﬁ le systems are compatible with this player NTF The main settings, schedules, playlists, and subdirectories will be located on

the attached USB device. The default directories and settings ﬁ le (settings. xml) can be downloaded and placed into the root directory of the USB device. These ﬁ les can be downloaded from the Gefen Web site at this

www.gefen.com/downloads

• Power must be disconnected from the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player

the USB drive is attached.

• The Gefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player has both analog

omponent and composite) and Digital (HDMI) connectors. The following

output resolutions are available Analog Connectors

omposite: 480i and 576i (NT omponent: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (NTSC / PAL

PAL

Digital Connectors

DMI: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (NT

The Gefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player can operate in two modes

• Stand-Alone Mode - This is the default mode. In this mode the unit sup-

orts all scheduling and playlist features but cannot be updated remotely via the FTP server or client. For more information on operating the Media Player in Stand-Alone mode, see page 20.

• Network Mode - In this mode all scheduling and playlist features available.

emote management is possible by utilizing the FTP server and client that are built into the Hi-De on operatin

e 30.

the Media Player in one of the two Network Modes, refer to

Digital Signage Media Player. For more information

PAL

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Features

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upports resolutions up to 1080p Full HD

DMI, Component, and Composite A/V outputs active simultaneousl

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• Text-based scheduling and playlist using a text editor

• CMS for multiple units

• Supports MPEG 1/2/4, DivX 3/4/5/6, XVid, and H.264/AVC video codecs

• Supports MP3, MPEG, WMA, PCM, LPCM, ADPCM, FLAC, WAV, AAC, , and MKA audio formats

• Wall-mountable enclosure for excellent heat dissipation and durabilit

• Integrated OSD Menu for device conﬁ guratio

• Built-in FTP server and client to push and pull conten

• Full media scheduling and accounting logs

• NTP client for time synchronizatio

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• Programmable PIN code prevents unauthorized access to

• Compatible ﬁ le systems: NTF

• IR remote control uni

and schedules

B 2.0 ports used for stora

ackage Includes

Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player 6 ft. Locking HDMI cable (M-M

B 2.0 ﬂ ash driv IR Remote Control Uni 12V / 3A DC Power Suppl

uick-Start Guid

ontent Management Software (CMS) allows you to manage content, playlists,

or multiple units on a network. See the

r more information.

ontent Management

FRONT PANEL LAYOU

Front Panel

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front Panel

This IR window receives signals from the IR Remote Control Unit.

STATU

This LED indicator will ﬂ ash bright blue to indicate network trafﬁ c when the

edia Player is connected to a network.

Power LED indicator. When power is applied to the unit, this LED will glow bright blue. When no USB device is connected, the LED will alternate blue and

ed. When the Media Player is booting, this LED will ﬂ ash red when accessin

the USB drive.

BACK PANEL LAYOU

Back Panel

BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION

omponen

onnect three (3) RCA cables from the Green, Blue, and Red outputs to the

omponent video input of a display or other video output device.

Optical

TOSLINK audio ouput connector. Connect an optical cable from this connector to an audio output device.

HDMI

onnect an HDTV display to this port using the included locking HDMI cable.

Etherne

onnects the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player to a network using 10/100

bps Ethernet cable.

USB

B 2.0 output ports. Connect up to two (2) USB devices to these ports.

2V D

onnect the included 12 V DC power supply to this power receptacle.

Analog Audio Outpu

onnect a L/R RCA stereo pair from these outputs to an L/R RCA stereo input

air on an audio output device.

omponent Outpu

onnect a single RCA cable from this output to the component video input of a

display or other video output device.

IR REMOTE LAYOU

XT-HD-DSMP-IR Remote Control Uni

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IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION

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ess

decrease values

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owe

This button will toggle between the ON and ST ANDBY power states. A RED LED will be active when the unit is in Standby power state. The Power LED will

low bright blue when the Media Player is powered ON.

umeric Keypad (0 - 9

sed to enter values when using the Menu System.

Press this button to increase the volume level of the audio output.

Bac

Press this button to move up one level in the Menu System or return from a

menu.

Press this button to decrease the volume level of the audio output.

Aspec

hanges the aspect ratio between 16:9, 16:10, Pan Scan 4:3, an

Letter Box 4:

◄ (Cursor Left

Press this button to move (to the left) between ﬁ elds in the Main Menu.

▼ (Cursor Down

this button to move the selection cursor down or to

the Main Menu.

within

► (Cursor Right)

Press this button to move (to the right) between ﬁ elds in the Main Menu.

Outpu

Press this button to move the selection cursor up or to increase values withi the Main Menu.

Eject button

Press this button to eject the USB drive, before removing the USB drive.

Home

Press this button to displa

Press this button to mute the output signal.

onﬁ rms the current setting.

elects the output resolution.

(Cursor Up

ute

the Input PIN Code screen.

IR REMOTE INSTALLATIO

)

Installing the Batteries

emove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control Unit.

2. Insert the included AA batteries into the open batter .

eplace the battery cover

IR emitter

Transmits the I

mmands to th

edia Player

Battery Slo

shown with batteries

slot.

Battery alignmen

The batteries shoul

installed in the

ollowing position

WARNING: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose o

used batteries according to the instructions.

CONNECTING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER

uded

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How to Connect the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player

onnect Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player to the display using the

incl

the USB port located on the rear panel of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player unit.

of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player and an available electrical outlet.

HDMI

NOTE: If using the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player with an analo

display, then connect the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player to the display using user-supplied composite or component video cables.

PTIONAL: Connect the analog or digital audio outputs of the Hi-Def Digital

ignage Media Player to an audio receiver/processor using RCA (analog) or

ptical (digital) cables.

onnect the included USB 2.0 ﬂ ash drive (or external USB 2.0 hard drive) to

IMPORTANT: The USB drive must always be connected to the Media Player

re power is applied.

onnect the included 12V DC power adapter between the power inpu

Wiring Diagram for the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player

CAT-5 / ETHERNET

Router

USB Flash Drive

USB External HDD

Audio Receiver

Display using Composite

Display using HDMI

EXT-HD-DSMP

USB CABLE

HDMI CABLE

COMPOSITE CABLE

COMPONENT CABLE

TOSLINK

Display using Component

ATTENTION: This product should always be connected to a grounded

lectrical

OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER

owering the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player

nce power has been connected to the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player,

the

ollowing screen will be displayed while the unit completes the bootin

ter the boot process has been completed, any schedules, playlists, and

2. A

ontent will be automatically begin playin

If no content has been scheduled, then the PIN code screen will b displayed. See next page for details on using the PIN code screen.

OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER

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code

Accessing the Main Menu

If no media is scheduled to play after the Media Player has ﬁ nished booting, then the PIN code screen will be displayed. The PIN code screen provides a secure

ateway to the Main Menu. The PIN code screen can be displayed at any time

pressing the Home button on the IR Remote Control.

1. Press the Home button on the IR Remote Control.

2. The Input PIN code screen will be displayed.

se the numeric keypad on the included IR Remote Control to enter the PIN

ode. The default PIN code is:

Numeric Keypad

se the numeric keypad on the IR Remote Control to enter the PIN

The Main Menu will automaticall be displayed if the correct PIN

is entered.

OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER

code has been disabled

As the PIN code is entered, each of the numbers will be masked for security

urposes. Although not required, a PIN code is recommended to prevent nauthorized access to the Main Menu. The PIN code can be disabled (see age 48).

PIN code is always masked during entry.

DVANCED: If the PIN

ettings.xml ﬁ le, then pressing the HOME button on the I

emote Control will access the Input PIN Code screen (see page 48

or more information on enabling / disabling and setting the PIN code).

From the Input PIN Code screen, press the OK button to access the

in Menu.

within th

OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER

4. After entering the correct PIN code, the Main Menu will be displayed.

Removing the USB Storage Devic

Safel

In Stand-Alone Mode, it will be necessary to remove the USB

torage device from the Media Player in order to update schedule ﬁ les,

laylist ﬁ les, and content. To safely remove the USB storage device, use the

EJECT button on the IR Remote Control Unit.

1. Access the Main Menu in order to stop the playback of all content.

2. Press the EJECT button on the IR Remote Control Unit. Note that th bottom portion of the Main Menu also identiﬁ es the EJECT button on the IR

emote Control Unit.

OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER

. The Media Player will prompt you to select which device to stop. In th

xample below, only one USB device is connected to the Media Player.

Additional stora

e would be identiﬁ ed as D, E, F, etc.

ighlight the USB device you wish to stop and eject, using the

4. buttons on the IR Remote Control, then press the OK button. The Media Player will prompt you to conﬁ rm the operation

elect Yes to conﬁ rm the operation. Select No to cancel and return to the

in Menu.

. If you select Yes, then the following screen will be displayed, indicating that

ou may now remove the USB device from the back of the Media Player

and

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