Gefen EXT-HD-DSWFPN User Manual
Audio
Embedder
3GSDI
Release A4
User Manual
EXT-HD-DSWFPN
Digital Signage Player
with Wi-Fi Plus
Important Safety Instructions
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi Plus
Warranty Information
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied 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
modications. 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 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 specications 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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Gefen, LLC
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Telephone: (818) 772-9100
(800) 545-6900
Fax: (818) 772-9120
Email: ds@gefen.com
Visit us on the Web: www.gefen.com
Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi Plus is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
Important Notice
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any
accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
© 2012 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contacting Gefen Technical Support
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• 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 rst time, the Full HD
Open API Media Player V2 must be selected as the active player.
• Digital Signage content using external video will not work unless the latest version
of the Signage Manager Express is installed. Download the latest version from the
Gefen Web site.
Operating Notes
ATTENTION: This equipment may only be operated indoors.
Operation outdoors is in violation of 47 U.S.C.301 and could subject
the operator to serious legal penalties. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received
including interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
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Features
• Supports HD resolutions up to 1080p Full HD
• Supports MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG L2, MP3, H.264/MPEG-4, and VC-1 codec
formats.
• Live video input using the included Composite cables.
• 4 GB of built-in memory (expandable).
• Dynamic content support for SMIL 3.0 (sub-set)
• CMS device management in LAN or WAN environments is possible using 3rd party
solutions which are compliant with the SMIL protocol
• NTP client for time synchronization.
• CEC support (ON and OFF commands only)
• Real-time clock with battery backup.
• Automatic error recovery with built-in WDT.
• Auto-play starts playing scheduled contents automatically.
• Compact and wall-mountable solid metal enclosure for excellent heat dissipation and
durability.
• Access to dynamic content via HTML5 widgets (RSS feeds, news, Twitter, Web sites,
calenders, weather, and live clocks.
• 13 base templates and 7 widget templates.
Packing List
The Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi Plus ships with the items listed below. If any of these
items are not present in the box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or
Gefen.
• 1 x Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi Plus
• 1 x Wi-Fi antenna
• 1 x Ethernet cable
• 1 x 3.5mm-to-Composite A/V cable
• 1 x RS-232 adapter (RJ-11 to DB-9)
• 1 x 12V DC power supply
• 1 x AC power cord
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
Features and Packing List
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Table of Contents
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Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi Plus
01 Getting Started
Panel Layout ......................................................................................................... 2
Front .............................................................................................................. 2
Back .............................................................................................................. 3
Side ............................................................................................................... 4
Installation ............................................................................................................. 5
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 5
02 Operating the
Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi Plus
Powering the Digital Signage Player ..................................................................... 8
Conguring the Digital Signage Player.................................................................. 9
Connecting the USB Keyboard ..................................................................... 9
Displaying the Device Information ................................................................. 9
Setting the Output Resolution ..................................................................... 10
Setting the Content Source ......................................................................... 11
Pulling Content ............................................................................................ 12
Changing the name of the Digital Signage Player ...................................... 13
Connecting to a Network using DHCP ........................................................ 14
Connecting to a Network using a Static IP .................................................. 16
Connecting to a Network using Wi-Fi .......................................................... 17
Changing the Proxy Type ............................................................................ 20
Changing the Proxy Server ......................................................................... 21
Setting the Internal Clock ............................................................................ 22
Setting the Time Zone ................................................................................. 23
Setting the Time Server .............................................................................. 26
Setting the Password .................................................................................. 28
Undoing Changes ....................................................................................... 29
Saving Changes / Exiting the Main Menu ................................................... 30
03 Signage Manager Express Software
Software Installation ............................................................................................ 34
Creating a Sample Presentation ......................................................................... 35
Adding the Content ..................................................................................... 38
Ingesting the Content .................................................................................. 40
Changing the Display Interval ..................................................................... 45
Adding Video ............................................................................................... 47
Combining Images with Video ..................................................................... 51
Adding a Ticker ........................................................................................... 54
Using Additional Colors ............................................................................... 57
Using Widgets ............................................................................................. 59
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Using Weekly Schedules ..................................................................................... 65
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Time Blocks ................................................. 70
Adding and Editing Content within Time Blocks .......................................... 71
Using the Trigger Template ................................................................................. 72
Restoring Factory-Default Settings ..................................................................... 73
04 Appendix
GPIO PCB Installation ......................................................................................... 76
Network Cable Diagram ...................................................................................... 78
Specications ...................................................................................................... 79
Digital Signage Player
with Wi-Fi Plus
01 Getting Started
Panel Layout ......................................................................................................... 2
Front .............................................................................................................. 2
Back .............................................................................................................. 3
Side ............................................................................................................... 4
Installation ............................................................................................................. 5
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 5
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Front
ID Name Description
1 AV out Connect the included 3.5mm-to-Component
cable to this jack
2 Reset Press this button to perform a system reset.
See Restoring Factory-Default Settings for
more information.
3 Status The green LED indicates that the unit is
powered. The yellow LED indicates data
ow but is primarily used when performing a
factory reset on the unit.
4 Ethernet Connect an Ethernet cable between the port
and the network router or switch.
5 USB Connect a USB keyboard and ash drive to
these ports to congure the Digital Signage
Media Player with Wi-Fi.
6 CF Slot Remove this cover to insert a ash card and
replace the 4 GB of internal storage.
The Digital Signage Player supports up to 16
GB of storage space.
Panel Layout
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1 3
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Back
ID Name Description
1 Wi-Fi antenna The included Wi-Fi antenna must be
connected in order for the device to work
properly. The Wi-Fi antenna must be
connected before the unit is powered.
2 Serial Connect the included RS-232 to Ethernet
adapter to this port.
3 AV In Allows devices such as TV tuners and video
cameras to be connected to the Digital
Signage Player with Wi-Fi, using a 3.5 mm
composite A/V cable.
Panel Layout
1 2 3
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Panel Layout
Side
ID Name Description
1 12V DC Connect the included 12 V DC locking power
supply to this connector.
2 HDMI out Connect the included RS-232 to Ethernet
adapter to this port.
3 VGA out Connect a VGA monitor to this port using a
VGA cable.
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3
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Installation
The Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi Plus can be connected directly to a network using an
Ethernet cable or using Wi-Fi.
1. Connect the included Wi-Fi antenna to the Digital Signage Player.
2. Connect an HDMI cable between the display and the HDMI connector on the Digital
Signage Player with Wi-Fi Plus.
3. If Wi-Fi will not be used to connect the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi Plus, then
connect the included Ethernet cable from the Ethernet jack on the Digital Signage
Player with Wi-Fi Plus to the network.
4. Connect a keyboard to the USB port on the back panel of the Digital Signage Player.
5. Connect the included 3.5mm-to-Composite cable from a live video stream (or other
video source) to the 3.5mm connector on the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi Plus.
6. Connect the included 12 V DC power supply to the unit and connect the AC power
cord to an available electrical outlet.
Sample Wiring Diagram
NOTE: The GPIO PCB is sold separately. See GPIO PCB
Installation for information on installing and connecting the GPIO
PCB board.
Digital Signage
Player w/Wi-Fi
Signage Manager Software
Digital Signage
Player w/Wi-Fi
Wireless Router
Supports Wired or Wireless Connection
Digital Signage
Player w/Wi-Fi
EXT-HD-DSWFPN Configuration #1
CAT-5 / ETHERNET CABLE
VIDEO OUTPUT
LIVE STREAMING OUTPUT
RS-232 CONTROL
A/V INPUT
USB INTERFACE
CONTACT CLOSURES
Getting Started
Digital Signage Player
with Wi-Fi Plus
02 Operating the
Digital Signage Player with
Wi-Fi Plus
Powering the Digital Signage Player ..................................................................... 8
Conguring the Digital Signage Player.................................................................. 9
Connecting the USB Keyboard ..................................................................... 9
Displaying the Device Information ................................................................. 9
Setting the Output Resolution ..................................................................... 10
Setting the Content Source ......................................................................... 11
Pulling Content ............................................................................................ 12
Changing the name of the Digital Signage Player ...................................... 13
Connecting to a Network using DHCP ........................................................ 14
Connecting to a Network using a Static IP .................................................. 16
Connecting to a Network using Wi-Fi .......................................................... 17
Changing the Proxy Type ............................................................................ 20
Changing the Proxy Server ......................................................................... 21
Setting the Internal Clock ............................................................................ 22
Setting the Time Zone ................................................................................. 23
Setting the Time Server .............................................................................. 26
Setting the Password .................................................................................. 28
Undoing Changes ....................................................................................... 29
Saving Changes / Exiting the Main Menu ................................................... 30
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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.
Powering the Digital Signage Player
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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Conguring the Digital Signage Player
Connecting the USB Keyboard
In order to congure 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 conrm the selection.
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.
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.
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Conguring the Digital Signage Player
Setting the Output Resolution
For the best quality video, make sure that the output resolution matches the native
resolution of the display. For example, if the Digital Signage Player is being connected to
an LCD display, the native resolution will most likely be 1366 x 768, 1280 x 720 (720p), or
1920 x 1080 (1080p).
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 1080i60 (1920 x 1080i, 60 Hz)
XGA (1024 x 768, 60 Hz) Full HD 1080p60 (1920 x 1080p, 60 Hz)
SXGA (1280 x 1024, 60 Hz) Composite: NTSC
UGA (1600 x 1200, 60 Hz) Composite: NTSC-J (Japan)
WXGA (1360 x 768, 60 Hz) Composite: PAL
WSXGA (1440 x 900, 60 Hz) Composite: PAL-M (Brazil)
WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050, 60 Hz) Composite: PAL-N (Paraguay and
Uruguay)
WUXGA (1920 x 1200, 60 Hz) Composite: PAL-Nc (Argentina)
HD 720p50 (1280 x 720, 50 Hz)
3. Use the Arrow keys to select the desired output resolution. Once the resolution has
been highlighted, press the Spacebar to select it. Press the Enter key to conrm the
change.
4. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
IMPORTANT: In order to use the AV Out port (see Panel Layout),
the output resolution must be set to Composite: NTSC.
Otherwise, no picture will be displayed.
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Conguring the Digital Signage Player
Setting the Content Source
If the Digital Signage content is stored on a server, the server URL must be specied.
Once the Digital Signage Player is nished booting, the unit will retrieve the content from
the specied 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 conrm the change.
5. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.
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Conguring the Digital Signage Player
Pulling Content
When we refer to “pulling” content, we are describing a process whereby content is
automatically downloaded from an HTTP server to the Digital Signage Player. By default,
the Digital Signage Player will automatically check (poll) for new content every 60 seconds.
In order to set up the Digital Signage Player to pull content, the following requirements
must be met:
• HTTP server to host the content (the HTTPS protocol is not supported).
• The Digital Signage Player must have access to the HTTP location through the local
network or through the cloud (Internet). All communication for content transfer will
utilize port 80.
1. Create a folder on the Web server to store the content.
2. Using the Signage Manager Express software, choose the ‘via USB’ option in the
export panel. Modify the export location/path directly to the created WEB folder in
step 1 or to a convenient location where the content can be moved into the WEB
folder at a later time.
3. Get the full address / path (on the Web server) that points to the index.smil le.
The full address / path must point to the .smil le. The index.smil le will be
located in the SMIL folder, when the content is exported using the Signage Manager
Express software.
Example: http://yourserver.com/digital_signage/smil/index.smil.
4. Enter the address (obtained in step 4) into the server-URL section of the content
source option, in the devices OSD.
5. The Digital Signage Player will check (poll) for new content every 60 seconds.
The time interval can be changed by editing the index.smil le.
Refer to http://www.a-smil.org/index.php/Pull_mode for more information.
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TIP: You can use Windows® Vista Pro or newer to utilize IIS
(Internet Information Service) to set up a basic Web server, in order
to host the content for the Digital Signage Player.
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Conguring the Digital Signage Player
Changing the name of the Digital Signage Player
When using the Digital Signage Player on a network, it is useful to provide a specic 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 conrm 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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Conguring the Digital Signage Player
Connecting to a Network using DHCP
1. Highlight the Network Setting option in the Main Menu.
The Digital Signage Player will automatically scan for wireless networks during the
boot-up sequence. When an Ethernet connection is used, the Wi-Fi will be disabled.
2. Press the Enter key to display the Network Setting dialog. The IP Conguration option
is selected by default.
The Network Setting dialog provides the following options:
• IP Conguration
• Wireless Conguration
• Proxy Setting
3. Press the Enter key to display the IP Conguration dialog.
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Conguring the Digital Signage Player
Under the IP Conguration 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
conguration 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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Conguring the Digital Signage Player
Connecting to a Network using a Static IP
1. Select the Static IP option and press the Spacebar to place an asterisk next to it.
Press the Enter key to continue.
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 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 conrm the changes.
4. Select Done from the Main Menu and select Yes to save the changes.
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Conguring the Digital Signage Player
Connecting to a Network using Wi-Fi
The Digital Signage Player will automatically scan for wireless networks during the boot-up
sequence. However when an Ethernet connection is used, the
Wi-Fi will become disabled.
1. To congure the Digital Signage Player for Wi-Fi use, select Network Setting from the
Main Menu to display the Network Setting dialog.
2. Select Wireless Conguration and press the Enter key.
When the Wireless Conguration screen is displayed, select between:
• Auto Scan Scan are for a WiFi access point.
• Manual Manual congure 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 nd Wi-Fi access points, they will be listed.
The Auto Scan dialog also indicates the signal strength of each network that the
Digital Signage Player detects.
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