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Rev A2
CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Front Panel Layout
5 Front Panel Descriptions
6 Side Panel Layout
7 Side Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi
8 Wiring Diagram
9 Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi
9 Powering the Digital Signage Player
10 Menu System
10 Connecting a USB Keyboard
10 Displaying the Device Information
11 Setting the Output Resolution
12 Setting the Content Source
13 Changing the Name of the Digital Signage Player
14 Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using DHCP
16 Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using a Static IP
17 Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using Wi-Fi
18 Manually Confi guring a Wi-Fi Access Point
20 Changing the Proxy Type
21 Changing the Proxy Server
22 Setting the Internal Clock
23 Setting the Time Zone
26 Setting the Time Server
28 Setting a Password
29 Undo Changes
30 Saving Changes / Exiting the Menu System
31 Signage Manager Express
31 Installing the Signage Manager Express
32 Creating a Simple Digital Signage Presentation
35 Adding the Content
37 Ingesting the Content
42 Changing the Display Interval
44 Adding Video
47 Combining Images with Video
49 Adding a Ticker
51 Resetting the Digital Signage Player
52 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
53 Specifi cations
54 Warranty
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi. Your
complete satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen
Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi
This SMIL-compliant Digital Signage Player is a LAN-based product, which
supports 1080p Full HD, one-line scrolling text, 2-channel L/R audio, and
calendar scheduling with over ten pre-loaded templates to choose from.
The all-metal enclosure features a passive cooling system. The product comes
with 4 GB of built-in fl ash memory and the integrated compact fl ash card slot
allows the addition of up to 16 GB of memory if needed (replacing the internal
storage). Two integrated USB 2.0 ports provide connection to a keyboard and
USB storage devices. Support for over 20 different media formats provides a
wide selection for content creation. A watchdog timer lets the product recover
and resume playback after power and network disruptions.
The included software will allow users to upload video playback schedules and
playlists for easy content management. Additionally, software developers can
utilize W3C SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) syntax which
ensures compatibility across multiple Digital Signage platforms. The included
software features over ten different multi-zoned templates to fi t your specifi c
Digital Signage needs.
How It Works
The Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi connects to a display using analog
(Composite / Component / VGA) or an HDMI cable. There are two options for
connecting to the network: 1) Connect an Ethernet cable to the network, or 2)
Connect using Wi-Fi. Then, connect a keyboard and peripherals to the USB ports
to confi gure the unit. Use the included Composite A/V cables to connect the
product to the 3.5 mm connector. Connect the 12 V DC power supply to the unit
and connect the AC power cord to an available electrical outlet.
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OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE HD DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER
ATTENTION: This equipment may only be operated indoors.
Operation outdoors is in violation of 47 U.S.C.301 and could
subject the operator to serious legal penalties. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference.
2 This device must accept any interference received
including interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
• The maximum internal storage capacity of the Digital Signage Player is
4 GB. However, an additional CF (Compact Flash) card can be installed to
expand the total available memory. CompactFlash cards up to 16 GB are
supported.
NOTE: Using a CompactFlash card replaces the internal memory; it does
not supplement the 4 GB of internal memory.
• In order to access the Menu System, the display must support 1024 x 768
(XGA).
• The Digital Signage Player will not recognize a keyboard when using a PS/2
to USB adapter. A true USB keyboard must be used.
• The Digital Signage Player supports live ingestion, which automatically
downloads content from the USB drive or network to the internal memory.
• When using the Signage Manager Express software for the fi rst time, the
Full HD Open API Media Player V2 must be selected as the active player.
See page 33 for details.
• Download the Signage Manager Express from the Gefen Web site which
includes the latest updates.
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FEATURES
Features
• Supports MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG L2, MP3, H.264/MPEG-4, and VC-1
codec formats.
• Real-time clock with battery backup.
• Automatic error recovery with built-in WDT.
• Auto-play starts playing scheduled contents automatically.
• 4 GB of built-in memory (expandable).
• NTP client for time synchronization.
• CMS device management in LAN or WAN environments is possible using
the integrated SMIL control.
• SMIL 3.0 instructions (sub-set).
• Compact and wall-mountable solid metal enclosure for excellent heat
dissipation and durability.
Package Includes
(1) Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi
(1) Wi-Fi Antenna
(1) Ethernet cable
(1) 3.5 mm to RCA cable (Composite audio / video)
(1) RS-232 adapter (RJ-11 to DB-9)
(1) 12 V DC Power Supply
(1) AC Power Cord
(1) User Manual
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FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
1 AV Out
Connect the included 3.5 mm mini-stereo to RCA cable to this output connector.
2 Reset
Press this button while performing a system reset. See page 51 for details.
3 LED Indicators
The Green LED indicates that the unit is powered. The Yellow LED indicates
data fl ow but is primarily used when performing a factory reset on the Digital
Signage Player (see page 51 for details).
4 Ethernet
Connect an Ethernet cable between the port and the network router or switch.
5 USB Ports
Connect a USB keyboard and fl ash drive to these ports to confi gure the Digital
Signage Media Player with Wi-Fi.
6 CF (Compact Flash) Slot
Remove the cover and insert a fl ash card to replace the 4 GB of internal
storage. The Digital Signage Player supports up to 16 GB of storage space.
7 Wi-Fi Antenna
The included Wi-Fi antenna must be connected to the Digital Signage Player in
order for the device to work properly. Make sure the Wi-Fi antenna is connected
before the unit is powered.
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SIDE PANEL LAYOUT
Side Panel
1 2 3
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SIDE PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 12 V DC
Connect the included 12 V DC locking power supply to this connector.
2 HDMI Out
Connect an HDTV to this port using an HDMI cable.
3 VGA Out
Connect an VGA monitor to this port using a VGA cable.
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CONNECTING THE
DIGITAL SIGNAGE PLAYER WITH WI-FI
How to Connect the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi
1. Connect an HDMI cable between the display and the HDMI connector on the
Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi.
There are two options for connecting the Player to a network:
i. Connect an Ethernet cable from the network to the back of the HD Signage
Player.
ii. Connect the Digital Signage Player to the network using Wi-Fi.
2. Connect a keyboard to the USB port on the back panel of the Digital Signage
Player.
3. Connect the included 12 V DC power supply to the unit and connect the AC
power cord to an available electrical outlet.
Wiring Diagram for the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi
USB Keyboard*
Digital Signage
Play w/Wi-Fi
Network
CAT-5 / ETHERNET CABLE
COMPOSITE CABLE
HDMI CABLE
VGA CABLE
USB CABLE*
VGA Display
Composite Display w/Analog Audio
HDMI Display
*USB ports on the EXT-HD-DSWF can only be used with a keyboard
ATTENTION: This product should always be connected to a
grounded electrical socket.
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EXT-HD-DSWF
OPERATING THE
DIGITAL SIGNAGE PLAYER WITH WI-FI
Powering the Digital Signage Player
After connecting power to the unit, the following screen will be displayed:
The boot process will take approximately 90 seconds. Once the boot process
has successfully completed, the Digital Signage Player will be ready to sync
content using the USB port. If content has already been loaded, then playback
will begin immediately. If no content has been loaded or if the unit has been
reset, then the Welcome screen will be displayed.
NOTE: The current IP address of the Digital Signage Player is
displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the screen.
IP address of Digital
Signage Player
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MENU SYSTEM
Connecting the USB Keyboard
In order to confi gure the Digital Signage Player, a USB keyboard must be
attached to the back panel of the unit. Once a USB keyboard is connected to
the unit, it will take approximately 30 seconds for the Main Menu to be displayed:
Once the Main Menu is displayed, use the Arrow (cursor) keys, Spacebar, Enter
Key, and Numeric Keypad to navigate the Main Menu. Use the Arrow (Cursor)
Keys to highlight a menu item. Press the Spacebar to make the selection by
placing an asterisk (*) next to the highlighted item. Press the Enter key to
confi rm the selection.
NOTE: When using the Menu System, the display connected to
the Digital Signage Player must support 1024 x 768 (XGA). If this
resolution is not supported by the display, the Main Menu will not
be displayed.
Displaying the Device Information
1. Select the Device Information option from the Main Menu.
Pressing the Enter key will display the Model, Device ID, Firmware version,
Wireless IP, and Current time.
2. Press the Enter key to return to the Main Menu.
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MENU SYSTEM
Setting the Output Resolution
For the best quality video, make sure that the output resolution matches the
native resolution of the display. For example, if the Digital Signage Player is
being connected to an LCD display, the native resolution will most likely be
1366 x 768, 1280 x 720 (720p), or 1920 x 1080 (1080p).
IMPORTANT: In order to use the AV Out port (see page 5), the
output resolution must be set to Composite: NTSC. Otherwise,
no picture will be displayed.
1. Select the Video Setting option from the Main Menu and press the Enter key.
2. The Video Setting dialog will display the current resolution. Press the
Enter key once again to display a list of the available output resolutions.
Supported Output Resolutions
Auto Detect Full HD 1080i50 (1920 x 1080i, 50 Hz)
VGA (640 x 480, 60 Hz) Full HD 1080i60 (1920 x 1080i, 60 Hz)
SVGA (800 x 600, 60 Hz) Full HD 1080p50 (1920 x 1080p, 50 Hz)
XGA (1024 x 768, 60 Hz) Full HD 1080p60 (1920 x 1080p, 60 Hz)
SXGA (1280 x 1024, 60 Hz) Composite: NTSC
UGA (1600 x 1200, 60 Hz) Composite: NTSC-J (Japan)
WXGA (1360 x 768, 60 Hz) Composite: PAL
WSXGA (1440 x 900, 60 Hz) Composite: PAL-M (Brazil)
WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050, 60 Hz) Composite: PAL-N (Paraguay and
Uruguay)
WUXGA (1920 x 1200, 60 Hz) Composite: PAL-Nc (Argentina)
HD 720p50 (1280 x 720, 50 Hz)
3. Use the Arrow keys to select the desired output resolution. Once the
resolution has been highlighted, press the Spacebar to select it. Press
the Enter key to confi rm the change.
4. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
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MENU SYSTEM
Setting the Content Source
If the Digital Signage content is stored on a server, the server URL must be
specifi ed. Once the Digital Signage Player is fi nished booting, the unit will
retrieve the content from the specifi ed server. This process is not required if
using a USB drive for playing Digital Signage content.
1. Select the Content Source option from the Main Menu.
2. Press the Enter key to display the Content Source dialog. The available
options on this dialog are:
• Server URL
• Player Name
The Server URL option will be highlighted by default.
3. Press the Enter key to change or specify a server where the Digital Signage
content will be stored.
4. Enter the server URL, then press the Enter key to confi rm the change.
5. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
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MENU SYSTEM
Changing the name of the Digital Signage Player
When using the Digital Signage Player on a network, it is useful to provide a
specifi c name to the player. By default, a random alphanumeric number is used.
1. From the Content Source dialog, select the Player Name option.
2. Type in the desired name of the player. Press the Enter key to confi rm the
change.
3. The new name of the player will be displayed in the Content Source dialog.
4. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
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MENU SYSTEM
Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using DHCP
1. Highlight the Network Setting option in the Main Menu.
The Digital Signage Player will automatically scan for wireless networks
during the boot-up sequence. When an Ethernet connection is used, the
Wi-Fi will be disabled.
Press the Enter key to display the Network Setting dialog. The IP
Confi guration option is selected by default.
The Network Setting dialog provides the following options:
• IP Confi guration
• Wireless Confi guration
• Proxy Setting
3. Press the Enter key to display the IP Confi guration dialog.
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MENU SYSTEM
Under the IP Confi guration dialog, select between:
• DHCP
• Static IP
By default, DHCP is enabled. The DHCP setting will automatically assign
a network IP address for the Digital Signage Player. If DHCP will be used,
then no further network confi guration should be necessary.
4. Press the Enter key to return to the Network Setting dialog.
5. Select the Exit button from the Network Setting dialog and press the Enter
key.
6. Select Done from the Main Menu and select Yes to save the changes.
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MENU SYSTEM
Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using a Static IP
1. Select the Static IP option and press the Spacebar to place an asterisk next
to it. Press the Enter key to continue.
The Static IP dialog will be displayed.
2. Entered the following information in the Static IP dialog:
• IP address
• Netmask
• Gateway address
• Domain
• DNS
3. Enter the required information in each of the fi elds by selecting the
<Change> option and pressing the Enter key. Once all the information has
been entered, highlight OK and press the Enter key to confi rm the changes.
4. Select Done from the Main Menu and select Yes to save the changes.
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MENU SYSTEM
Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using Wi-Fi
The Digital Signage Player will automatically scan for wireless networks during
the boot-up sequence. However when an Ethernet connection is used, the
Wi-Fi will become disabled.
1. To confi gure the Digital Signage Player for Wi-Fi use, select Network Setting
from the Main Menu to display the Network Setting dialog.
2. Select Wireless Confi guration and press the Enter key.
When the Wireless Confi guration screen is displayed, select between:
• Auto Scan Scan are for a WiFi access point.
• Manual Manual confi gure a WiFi access point.
3. By default, the Auto Scan option will be selected. Press the Enter key to
scan for Wi-Fi access points.
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If the Digital Signage Player is able to fi nd Wi-Fi access points, they will
be listed. Note that the Auto Scan dialog also indicates the signal strength
of each network that the Digital Signage Player detects.
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MENU SYSTEM
Signal strength is indicated
by pound (#) signs
4. Use the Arrow keys to highlight the desired Wi-Fi network, then press
the Spacebar to select it. Press the Enter key to connect to the wireless
network.
5. Enter the correct password (if required) and press the Enter key to connect
to the network.
6. Select Done from the Main Menu and select Yes to save the changes.
Manually Confi guring a Wi-Fi access point
1. Highlight Manual from the Wireless Confi guration dialog and press the Enter
key to select it.
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MENU SYSTEM
2. Enter the SSID of the wireless device that the Digital Signage Player will
connect with. In the example below, the SSID is “Gefen Wireless”.
Once the SSID has been entered, press the Enter key to continue.
3. Highlight the security option to be used when connecting to the network:
The Digital Signage Player supports the following security algorithms:
• No security (not recommended)
• WEP
• WPA Personal (TWIP)
• WPA Personal (AES)
• WPA2 Personal (TKIP)
• WPA2 Personal (AES)
4. Once the security option is highlighted, press the Spacebar to select it.
Then, press the Enter key to connect to the network.
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MENU SYSTEM
Changing the Proxy Type
1. To confi gure the proxy settings, select Network Setting from the Main Menu.
2. HIghlight Proxy Setting and press the Enter key.
The Proxy Setting dialog provides the following options:
• Proxy Type
• Proxy Server
3. Highlight Proxy Type, then press the Enter key.
The Digital Signage Player supports the following proxy options:
• HTTP
• HTTP 1.0
• SOCKS 4
• SOCKS 5
4. Select the desired Proxy Type using the arrow keys and the Spacebar.
Press the Enter key to save the changes.
5. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
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MENU SYSTEM
Changing the Proxy Server
1. Select Proxy Server from the Proxy Settings dialog, then press the Enter
key.
2. Enter the required information in the Proxy Server dialog box:
• Host
• Port
• User
• Password
3. Use the Change option to modify the information in each fi eld. After each
fi eld has been fi lled with the proper information, highlight OK and press the
Enter key.
4. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
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MENU SYSTEM
Setting the Internal Clock
1. To set the clock, highlight the Time Setting option in the Main Menu.
Both the local time and the time zone can be set from within this menu.
Press the Enter key to display the Time Setting dialog.
The Time Setting dialog allows you to set the following options:
• Local Time
• Time Zone
• Time Server
3. To set the Local Time, press the Enter key. A calendar will be displayed,
allowing the current day to be selected:
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MENU SYSTEM
4. After the day has been set, press the Enter key to set the time. The time is
represented in 24-hour format.
5. After setting the day and time, press the Enter key to confi rm the changes.
6. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
Setting the Time Zone
1. To set the clock, highlight the Time Zone option under the Time Setting
menu.
2. Press the Enter key to display the list of time zones:
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MENU SYSTEM
The following time zone settings are available:
• (GMT - 11:00) Midway Island, Samoa
• (GMT - 10:00) Hawaii
• (GMT - 09:00) Alaska
• (GMT - 08:00) Pacifi c (Mexico)
• (GMT - 08:00) Pacifi c (US and Canada)
• (GMT - 07:00) Mountain
• (GMT - 07:00) Arizona
• (GMT - 07:00) Mexico (Chihuahua, La Paz, Mazatlanst)
• (GMT - 06:00) Central America
• (GMT - 06:00) Saskatchewan
• (GMT - 05:00) Eastern Indiana
• (GMT - 05:00) Eastern US and Canada
• (GMT - 05:00) Lima, Bogota, Quinto, Rio Branco
• (GMT - 04:00) Atlantic
• (GMT - 04:00) Bolivia (La Paz), Santo Domingo
• (GMT - 04:00) Chile (Santiago)
• (GMT - 04:00) Canada (Newfoundland)
• (GMT - 03:00) Brazil East
• (GMT - 03:00) Argentina (Buenos Aires)
• (GMT - 03:00) Greenland
• (GMT - 02:00) Mid-Atlantic
• (GMT - 01:00) Azores
• (GMT + 00:00) Africa West
• (GMT + 00:00) Universal Coordinated Time
• (GMT + 00:00) Western European
• (GMT + 01:00) Africa Central West
• (GMT + 01:00) Central European
• (GMT + 01:00) Namiba
• (GMT + 02:00) Africa Central East
• (GMT + 02:00) Eastern European (Greece, Lebanon, Romania, Turkey)
• (GMT + 02:00) Egypt
• (GMT + 02:00) Israel
• (GMT + 02:00) Russia Zone 01 (Kaliningrad)
• (GMT + 02:00) Syria
• (GMT + 03:00) Africa East
• (GMT + 03:00) Iraq
• (GMT + 03:00) Russia Zone 02 (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk)
• (GMT + 03:30) Iran
• (GMT + 04:00) Oman (Muscat), United Arab Emirates
• (GMT + 04:00) Indian Ocean West (Reunion, Mauritius)
• (GMT + 04:00) Russia Zone 03 (Samara, Izhevsk)
• (GMT + 04:30) Afghanistan
• (GMT + 05:00) Turkmenistan (Ashkhabad), Tajikistan (Dushanbe)
• (GMT + 05:00) Indian Ocean East (Maldives, British Indian Ocean
Territory
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MENU SYSTEM
• (GMT + 05:00) Pakistan
• (GMT + 05:00) Russia Zone 04 (Yekaterinburg, Perm, Ufa)
• (GMT + 05:30) India (Calcutta)
• (GMT + 05:45) Nepal
• (GMT + 06:00) Bangladesh
• (GMT + 06:00) Russia Zone 05 (Novosibirsk, Omsk)
• (GMT + 06:30) Cocos (Keeling) Islands
• (GMT + 06:30) Myanmar
• (GMT + 07:00) Cambodia, Western Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam
• (GMT + 07:00) Pacifi c Ocean (Christmas Island)
• (GMT + 07:00) Russia Zone 06 (Krasnoyarsk, Kemerovo)
• (GMT + 08:00) Taiwan
• (GMT + 08:00) Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia
• (GMT + 08:00) Western Australia
• (GMT + 08:00) China
• (GMT + 08:00) Russia Zone 07 (Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude)
• (GMT + 09:00) Eastern Indonesia
• (GMT + 09:00) Japan
• (GMT + 09:00) Korea
• (GMT + 09:00) Palau
• (GMT + 09:00) Russia Zone 08 (Yakutsk, Chita)
• (GMT + 09:30) Australia North
• (GMT + 09:30) Australia South
• (GMT + 10:00) Australia East
• (GMT + 10:00) Pacifi c Ocean (Papua, Guam)
• (GMT + 10:00) Russia Zone 09 (Vladivostok, Khabarovsk)
• (GMT + 11:00) Pacifi c Ocean UTC (Solomon Islands, Vanuatu)
• (GMT + 11:00) Russia Zone 10 (Magadan, Kolyma)
• (GMT + 11:30) Norfolk Islands
• (GMT + 12:00) Kiribati Gilbert Islands
• (GMT + 12:00) New Zealand
• (GMT + 12:00) Pacifi c Ocean (Chuuk, Fiji, Nauru, Yap)
• (GMT + 12:00) Russia Zone 11 (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatka, Anadyr)
• (GMT + 12:45) Chatham Islands
• (GMT + 13:00) Kiribati (Phoenix Islands - Enderburg)
• (GMT + 13:00) Tonga
• (GMT + 14:00) Kiribati Line Islands
3. Use the Arrow keys to select the proper time zone for your region and press
the Spacebar to select the time zone. Press the Enter key to accept the
changes.
4. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
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MENU SYSTEM
Setting the Time Server
1. Select Time Server from the Time Settings menu and press the Enter key.
The currently selected time server will be displayed, along with two other
options:
• Content Source
• Custom...
In the example above, www.google.com is specifi ed as a timer server.
If the Content Source option is selected, the Digital Signage Player will use
the time and date from the same server which provides the Digital Signage
content.
2. To change the Time Server settings, highlight the Custom... option and
press the Enter key. By default the Protocol setting for the Time Server
is set to: [Time Protocol (RFC-868)].
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MENU SYSTEM
3. Press the Enter key and select from one of the protocol options:
• Time Protocol (RFC-868)
• HTTP Date Header
4. Highlight the desired protocol and press the Spacebar to select it. Press
the Enter key to confi rm the changes and return to the Custom Time Server
dialog.
5. Change the server by highlighting Server and pressing the Enter key.
6. Type the name of the desired time server and then press the Enter key to
save changes.
7. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
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MENU SYSTEM
Setting a Password
In order to prevent access to the Digital Signage Player or modifi cation of the
settings, it is recommended that a password be created to prevent unauthorized
access.
IMPORTANT: Once a password has been created, the Main
Menu can only be accessed by pressing [CTRL] + [ALT] + [DEL],
simultaneously. If you accidentally forget the password, the
Digital Signage Player will need to be reset. See page 51 for
details
1. To set the password, highlight the Change Password option in the Main
Menu and press the Enter key.
2. Enter the password under the Change Password dialog. If no password
was previously set (or if the unit has been reset), then the Old Password
fi eld will be blank. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to move between each fi eld.
3. Highlight the Change button and press the Enter key to confi rm changes.
4. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
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MENU SYSTEM
Undo Changes
Any changes made to the Digital Signage Player can be reset to their previous
state by selecting the Under Changes option from the Main Menu.
1. Select Under Changes from the Main Menu.
2. Press the Enter key. The following dialog will be displayed:
By default, the No option is highlighted. Select Yes, then press the Enter
key to undo all previous changes.
3. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
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MENU SYSTEM
Saving Changes / Exiting the Main Menu
After exiting the Main Menu, the Digital Signage Player will display a dialog,
allowing all changes to be saved. Any changes made within the Main Menu must
be saved in order to take effect.
When changes are saved, the Digital Signage Player will reboot.
1. Select <Done> on the Main Menu.
2. By default, <Cancel> is highlighted. To return to the Main Menu, press the
Enter key. To save all changes and exit the Main Menu, select <Yes> and
press the Enter key. To exit the Main Menu without saving changes, select
<No> and then press the Enter key.
If the <Cancel> option is not selected, both the <Yes> and <No>
option will force the Digital Signage Player to reboot. This will
cause an interruption in the presentation.
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SIGNAGE MANAGER EXPRESS
Installing the Signage Manager Express
The Signage Manager Express allows the creation and publishing of digital
signage presentations and playback schedules.
Minimum System Requirements:
• 1 GHz AMD or Intel CPU
• 512 MB RAM
• Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
• DirectX 9
• Microsoft .NET framework 3.0
NOTE: Signage Manager Express requires Microsoft .NET
framework. If the Signage Manager Express software cannot
be installed, it is recommended to update to the latest .NET
framework and then install the Signage Manager Express.
1. Download the latest version of the Signage Manager Express installer from
the Gefen Web site at: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/support/download.jsp
2. Double-click the .msi fi le to run the installation wizard.
3. The installer Welcome screen will be displayed. Follow the instructions on
each screen of the installer.
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Creating a Simple Digital Signage Presentation
This section will cover the process of creating a simple Digital Signage
presentation. In the following example, the Digital Signage Player will be
connected to the network using an Ethernet cable.
1. Connect to the network using Wi-Fi or connect an Ethernet cable from the
Ethernet jack of the Digital Signage Player to the network. Confi gure the
network settings of the Digital Signage Player, as required.
2. Launch the Signage Manager Express from the Start Menu or double-click
on the icon on the Windows Desktop.
Click the OK button to
dismiss the dialog
3. After the Signage Manager Express launches, click the OK button on the
“Let’s get started” dialog.
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4. Click the icon in the top left corner of the Signage Manager Express and
select Full HD Open API Media Player V2 from the list of available units.
IMPORTANT: Do not select a player other than the The Full HD
Open API Media Player V2. Other players will not be compatible
with this software.
5. Click the Looping icon. The Signage Manager Express provides the option
for looping the content or defi ning a schedule. Looping is the default setting.
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6. The Signage Manager Express allows different aspect ratios to be
selected. The aspect ratio is applied to both a single pane or multiple panes.
The use of multiple panes is illustrated on page 44. For this example, select
the 4:3 aspect ratio.
Aspect Ratio
selection
7. Click the Layout Format button and select Full Screen.
Layout format
selection
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Adding the Content
1. From the list of layouts to the right, click on the Full Screen layout to the far
left.
Full Screen layout
The selected layout is a 4:3 full-screen layout. Video (with audio) or images
can be placed in this area.
2. Click the Add button. Clicking the Add button allows you to add media fi les
to the Digital Signage presentation.
Add button
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3. For this example, select an image on your computer. After the image has
been selected, click the Open button.
Select the image Click the Open
button
The selected image will now appear under the Recent Items tab and the
Media Files window.
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4. Add a second image by repeating steps 2 and 3.
Both images
displayed
Ingesting the Content
The term “ingesting” (or “ingestion”) refers to the process whereby a Digital
Signage client device is uploaded with content. The Signage Manager Express
refers to this process as exporting.
1. Click the Proceed to export button to prepare the content for uploading to
the Digital Signage Player.
Click to prepare the
content for uploading
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Before uploading the content to the Digital Signage Player, take note of the new
information provided by this window:
Selects how the content will be
transferred to the unit.
Displays information about each
Player, such as IP address, MAC
address and fi rmware version.
Lists the Media fi les and/or
Playlists which will be used in
publishing the content.
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Detects all players on the
network, if they are not
discovered by the software.
Deletes the selected Player from
the list.
Adds a Player to the list.
Selects all Players
in the list.
Goes back to the
Schedule screen.
Deselects all
Players in the list
Exports the current
content to the Player
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2. Click the Proceed button to upload the content to the Digital Signage Player.
The Digital Signage Player will indicate that it is ingesting the content by
displaying “Preparing...”, in the player list.
Press the Cancel
button to cancel the
ingestion process
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Indicates that the
content is being
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3. After the content has been ingested, the Player will display “Complete”. The
Digital Signage content begin playing on the display connected to the Digital
Signage Player.
The Log button can be pressed to view upload activity. If necessary, use the
scroll button on the side of the LogViewer dialog to view all previous activity.
Press the OK button to dismiss the LogViewer dialog.
Click to view
the activity log
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Scroll bar
Click to dismiss dialog
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Changing the Display Interval
By default, the display interval between the images is set to 7 seconds. This
interval can be changed.
1. Click the Back to schedule button on the top portion of the menu.
2. Highlight one of the images under the Media fi les window and right click the
mouse to bring up the context menu. Then, click on Option.
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4. Click the box next to the Duration, and change the value from
7 seconds to 10 seconds.
5. Click the Save button.
Click this box to change
the time interval
Click to save changes
6. Click the Proceed button at the bottom of the window. Then, click on the
Proceed button again, on the next window. The content on the Digital
Signage Player will be updated.
The fi rst image will be displayed for 10 seconds and the second image will
be displayed for 7 seconds.
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Adding Video
The Digital Signage Player has the ability to add video to your presentation as
well as images. In this next section, we will combine both video and audio to our
sample presentation.
1. Starting with our current project, use the scroll bar and select the
next-to-the-last template on the far right. This template contains 1 video
window, 2 image windows, and 1 ticker window.
The Digital Signage Player will ask you if you want to change the current
layout.
2. Click the OK button to proceed.
The template layout will change and provide a preview of what information
can be added.
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Note that this template also has a Ticker window. This window can be used
to display text by scrolling or crawling the text. We will cover this feature as
well.
Image windows
Video window Ticker window
The video window is currently highlighted. You can select the active window
by clicking in each of the four (4) windows or use the window selection buttons just below the template. For now, leave the video window highlighted.
Click to select window
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3. Click the Add button to add the movie fi le.
4. Select the movie fi le and click the Open button. The movie fi le will appear
under both the Media fi les window and the Recent Items window:
5. As with any image fi le, you can right-click on the movie fi le, in the Media
window, to adjust the playback properties. If you manually set the duration,
the maximum value is 9999 seconds. In this example, we are going to let
the full length of the video play.
6. Click the Save button in the Option dialog.
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Combining Images with Video
1. Select the upper right corner window, as shown below, by left-clicking the
mouse. This window will only accept an image fi le, as denoted by the image
icon.
2. Drag one of the images from the Recent Items window to the Media fi les
window.
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Since these two images were part of our previous presentation, they will
appear under the Recent Items window and be available for other projects.
3. Select the image window on the lower right corner of the template and drag
the other image to the Media fi les window.
4. Export the project to the Digital Signage Player to update the display.
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Adding a Ticker
In addition to video, audio, and graphics, the Digital Signage Player also allows
you to add a text ticker to your Digital Signage presentations. A text ticker is
ideal for presenting headlines or minor pieces of news to your audience.
The ticker can run at the top, bottom, or both the top and the bottom of the
screen.
1. To create a ticker, create a text fi le (using Windows Notepad, etc) and add
the text you want to display in the ticker window. Save the text fi le.
2. Select the ticker window in the template.
3. Click the Add button and select the text fi le (*.txt) fi le you created.
4. Next, we’re going to change the background color as the ticker effect.
Click the Option button or right-click the ticker fi le in the Media window and
select Option.
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5. Click the Background color to bring up the color picker.
6. Change the color to black and click the OK button.
7. For now, leave the Font color white.
8. Select the Crawl ticker option and leave the speed set to Normal speed.
Then, click the Save button.
9. Click the Proceed to export button, then click the Export button on the
following screen in order to update the Digital Signage Player.
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RESETTING THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE PLAYER
Restoring Factory Default Settings
If you forget the Menu System password or need to restore the Digital Signage
Player to the factory settings, the unit will need to be reset.
WARNING: Performing a factory reset on the Digital Signage
Player will erase the password to the Menu System, all network
confi guration settings, and delete all content from the Player.
1. Disconnect power from the Digital Signage Player.
2. Press and hold the Reset button on the front panel with a pin or the end of a
paper clip.
Reset button Status LED (yellow)
3. While depressing the Reset button, connect the power to the Digital Signage
Player.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds or until the Status LED fl ashes.
5. Release the Reset button and wait for the Digital Signage Player to reboot.
The reboot process will take approximately 90 seconds.
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NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM
Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table
below when fi eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products.
Pin Color
1 Orange / White
2 Orange
3 Green / White
4 Blue
5 Blue / White
6 Green
7 Brown / White
8 Brown
CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.
Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also recommended.
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It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other. In some
cases, connecting through a patch might not work.
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SPECIFICATIONS
HDMI Output Connector.................................................. (1) Type A 19-pin, female
Composite Video / Audio Connector................................... (1) 3.5 mm mini-stereo
VGA Output Connector............................................................... (1) HD-15, female
USB Connectors....................................................................... (2) USB 2.0, type A
RS-232 Connector.................................................................................... (1) RJ-11
Ethernet Connector.................................................................................. (1) RJ-45
Wi-Fi.................................................................................................... 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Security.................................................................. WPA / WPA2, TKIP / AES
Compact Flash Slot............................................................................16 GB (max.)
Operating Temperature............................................................................ 0 ~ 40 °C
Power Supply............................................................................................. 12 V DC
Power Consumption........................................................................10 Watts (max.)
Dimensions........................................................................ 6.0” W x 1.2” H x 4.4” D
Shipping Weight............................................................................................. 3 lbs.
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WARRANTY
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material
and workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2)
years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the
equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,
electrical, or other abuse or modifi cations. Equipment that fails under conditions
other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in
effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from
the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including
without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fi tness for any
particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from
Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their
original condition.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to
be accurate. However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from
any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages. The technical information contained herein regarding the features and
specifi cations is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return
Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page
under the Support section of the Gefen Web site.
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This product uses UL listed power supplies.
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