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Infocaster™ DS600

6/19/2014

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Infocaster™ DS600 Hardware Manual

Publication Information

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This publication is designed to assist in the use of the product as it exists on the date of publication of this manual, and may not reflect the product at the current time or an unknown time in the future. This publication does not in any way warrant description accuracy or guarantee the use for the product to which it refers. Imagine Communications reserves the right, without notice to make such changes in equipment, design, specifications, components, or documentation as progress may warrant to improve the performance of the product.

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Infocaster™ DS600 Hardware Manual Contents

Contents

Preface ................................................................................................................... 5

Manual Information ................................................................................................................................. 5

Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Audience ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Writing Conventions ............................................................................................................................. 5

Unpacking/Shipping Information ............................................................................................................. 5

Safety Standards and Compliances .......................................................................................................... 6

Safety Terms and Symbols ................................................................................................................... 6

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive ....................................................................... 6

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive .................................................... 7

Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................................ 8

FCC ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Electrical Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................. 8

General Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 9

ESD Safety Guidelines ......................................................................................................................... 10

Operation Safety Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 10

Overview.............................................................................................................. 11

Product Description ................................................................................................................................ 11

Main Features..................................................................................................................................... 11

System Chassis ........................................................................................................................................ 12

Chassis ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Top Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 12

Back Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 13

Get Started .......................................................................................................... 14

Mounting Concepts ................................................................................................................................ 14

Desktop Base ...................................................................................................................................... 15

VESA Mounting ................................................................................................................................... 15

Set Up Your System ................................................................................................................................ 18

Before You Turn Your System On ........................................................................................................... 18

Turn on the System ................................................................................................................................ 18

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Infocaster Quick Start Dialog .............................................................................................................. 19

Security ................................................................................................................................................... 19

Administrator Account ........................................................................................................................... 20

Launch Infocaster ................................................................................................................................... 20

Change Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Enable Onboard Audio ....................................................................................................................... 20

Configure the NVIDIA Video Card....................................................................................................... 22

Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 24

Back Up Files ........................................................................................................................................... 24

Defragment Hard Drive .......................................................................................................................... 24

System Restore ....................................................................................................................................... 24

Recovery Solutions ............................................................................................................................. 24

Create Your Backup Media ................................................................................................................. 25

Recovery Options ............................................................................................................................... 25

Launch Recovery ................................................................................................................................ 25

Choose a Recovery Option ................................................................................................................. 25

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 26

System Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................. 26

Power Supply Specifications ................................................................................................................... 27

Index .................................................................................................................... 28

Infocaster™ DS600

Term or Convention

Description

CAPS

Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT, DELETE

Code

Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a DOS entry or something you type into a field.

Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and windows.

hyperlink

Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere.

Note:

Indicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot problems.

Hardware Manual Preface

Preface

Manual Information

Purpose

This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications of the DS600 system.

Audience

This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the system installation and set up.

Writing Conventions

This manual adheres to the following writing conventions.

Writing Conventions

Unpacking/Shipping Information

Imagine Communications has carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated this product prior to shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble free service.

Before you install and configure your system, follow these steps:

1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.

2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.

Infocaster™ DS600

WARNING

Identifies conditions or practices that can result in personal injury or loss of life—high voltage is present. Uninsulated

dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure may be

sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

Identifies conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property. Important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions are included in the literature accompanying the product.

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3. Contact your Imagine Communications sales representative if any parts are missing.

4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.

5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install

the unit.

Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product for servicing. If the original packaging is not available, you can purchase replacement packaging from Imagine Communications at a modest cost or supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria:

 The packaging must be able to withstand the weight of the product.  The product must be held rigid within the packaging.  There must be at least two inches (5 cm) of space between the product and the container.  The corners of the product must be protected.

If the product is still within the warranty period, Imagine Communications will return the product to you prepaid after servicing.

Safety Standards and Compliances

Safety Terms and Symbols

This manual uses the following safety terms and symbols to identify certain conditions or practices.

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive

Directive 2002/95/EC–commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)–sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The Directive takes effect on July 1, 2006, and it refers to the following hazardous

substances:

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 Lead (Pb)  Mercury (Hg)  Cadmium (Cd)  Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)  Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)  Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)

All relevant Imagine Communications products either comply with the legislation or are exempt. For example, spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation.

Figure 1: RoHS Compliant Symbol

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. Producers or users are required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and must not dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods.

In accordance with this EU Directive, Imagine Communications has affixed labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. Contact your local Imagine Communications sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Imagine Communications equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant symbol, as shown below.

Figure 2: WEEE Compliance Symbol

Infocaster™ DS600

Part Number

Description

INCS-DS600

Infocaster Small Form Factor ION Based Digital Signage Platform

INCS-OPT-KBM

USB keyboard and mouse option

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, check the power cords properly.

Hardware Manual Preface

Declaration of Conformity

Imagine Communications declares that the following DS600 system options are in conformity with the standards stated in this note.

The Imagine Communications system options previously listed are in conformity with the following standards.

FCC

 FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B/Oct. 2010  CISPR 22/1997 (Class B Limit)  ANSI C63.4-2003

Safety Guidelines

Adhere to the following safety guidelines to avoid personal injury or damage to your system.

Electrical Safety Guidelines

Power Cords

 Use the exact type of power cords as required.  Be sure to use power cord(s) that came with safety certifications.  The power cord(s) must be compliant with the AC voltage requirements in your region.  The power cord plug cap must have an electrical current rating that is at least 125% of the electrical

current rating of this product.

 The power cord plug cap that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must be an IEC 320,

sheet C13, type female connector.

 Plug the Power cord(s) into a socket that is properly grounded before turning on the power.  This hardware contains hazardous voltage levels. To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all cords

before accessing the system chassis or its components.

Infocaster™ DS600

WARNING

Adhere to the following Electrical Safety Guidelines to avoid possible damages to the system or injury to yourself.

WARNING

Adhere to the following General Safety Guidelines to ensure your personal safety.

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General Electrical Safety Guidelines

 Be aware of the locations of the power switches on the chassis and in the room, so you can

disconnect the power supply if an accident occurs.

 Take extra precautionary measures when working with high voltage components. It is not

recommended to work alone.

 Before removing or installing main system components, be sure to disconnect the power first. Turn

off the system before you disconnect the power supply.

 Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment to avoid possible electrical

shock.

 Use rubber mats specifically designed as electrical insulators when working with computer systems.  The power supply or power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded

outlets.

 This product is suitable for connection to IT power sources.  CAUTION - RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED

BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

 Make sure not to install the motherboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion. Make

sure that the positive side should be facing up on the motherboard.

Protective Earth Requirements

 The building installation shall provide a means for connection to protective earth; and  The equipment is to be connected to that means; and  A service person shall check whether or not the socket-outlet from which the equipment is to be

powered provides a connection to the building protective earth. If not, the service person shall arrange for the installation of a protective earthing conductor from the separate protective earthing terminal to the protective earth wire in the building.

General Safety Guidelines

 Equipment is for use only in restricted access locations where only trained personnel have access.  Keep the area around the the chassis clean and free of clutter.  Avoid wearing loose clothing to preventing it from coming into contact with power circuits.  After removing the components or chassis cover from the system, place them on a table for

safeguard.

 Be sure to remove any jewelry or metal objects before working on the chassis to avoid short circuits

should these objects come into contact with power circuits.

 After accessing the interior of the chassis, be sure to replace and secure the chassis cover.

Infocaster™ DS600

CAUTION

Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully.

CAUTION

Do not open the casing of a power supply. Power supplies can only be accessed and serviced by a qualified technician of the manufacturer.

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ESD Safety Guidelines

The following measures are generally sufficient to protect against Electric Statics Discharge (ESD).

 Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.  Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their anti-static bags until ready for use.  Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the anti-static bag.  Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a charge

even if you are wearing a wrist strap.

 Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the anti-static bag.  Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules

or contacts.

 When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.  Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their anti-static bags when not in use.  For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between

the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard.

Operation Safety Guidelines

Adhere to the following safety guidelines to avoid personal injury when accessing the chassis.

1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the chassis.

2. Power off the system.

3. Unplug all power cords from the system or wall outlets.

4. Disconnect all the cables and label the cables for easy identification.

5. Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge when handling components.

Infocaster™ DS600 Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Hardware Manual Overview

Overview

This chapter provides an introduction to the DS600 systems, and includes the following topics:

 Product Description (on page 11)  System Chassis (on page 12)

Product Description

The DS600 turnkey system is your single source solution for high-impact digital signage.

DS600 is an out-of-the-box communications solution that produces powerful, multi-zone broadcast quality page layouts for immediate display on video monitors.

Main Features

These are the main features of your DS600 digital signage system.

 Superior graphics: create multiple layers of independent bugs, crawls, animations, clocks and more.  Data integration: link on-air graphics with databases, data feeds, or text files for automatic updates

to keep the information current.

 Quick editors: modify content with fast and easy updates.  Control Choices: GPI, automation, manual.  Intuitive interface: drag and drop user interface makes it simple to learn and allows users to get to

air quickly.

 Multi-zone display: zones can be set up to display either, stills, rolls, crawls, animations, clocks, or

video. Each zone is an independent item, and can be customized with different attributes.

 Live video input: DV or composite video playback using a 3rd party capture device.  Video output: support for MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI and Windows Media video clips.  Audio output: support for video clips, or add audio to a specific zone.  Animation: import and convert sequences of TGAs from third party animation software.  Flexible scheduling: powerful weekly scheduling of Infocaster multi-zone displays.

Network Control (optional): Use the Infocaster Manager application to manage multiple Infocaster players.

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System Chassis

Chassis

The following figure shows the DS600 system.

Front Panel Power Button

To allow you to power the DS600 system on and off, the front of the system features a power button.

The green LED above the power button indicates when the system is on.

Top Panel

The following figure illustrates the DS600 top panel.

Figure 3: DS600 Top Panel Connections

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Port

Description

Audio I/O

Two Plug & Play user-configurable audio I/O ports. The Headphone port is disabled by default. See Enable Onboard

Audio (on page 20) for more information.

USB 1-5

4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

1 USB/e-SATA.

Ethernet

Ethernet port enables Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

HDMI

Video output through the HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) port. Audio is configured to be sent through the HDMI port by default.

VGA

Video output through the VGA port. Only one video output port can be used at a time. DS600

automatically detects which port is attached to a monitor, and configures its output accordingly.

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Back Panel

The following figure illustrates the DS600 back panel configured with the maximum options. Note that the exact component placement on your system may vary slightly depending on your system specifications.

Figure 4: DS600 Back Panel Connections

Top and Back Panel Connections

The following table lists and describes the functions of the top and back panel connectors.

Top and Back Panel Connectors Description

Infocaster™ DS600 Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Hardware Manual Get Started

Get Started

This chapter provides information about getting started with your DS600 system.

The following topics are included in this chapter:

 Mounting Concepts (on page 14)  Set Up Your System (on page 18)  Change Settings (on page 20)

Mounting Concepts

The DS600 system can be mounted in a variety of ways, depending on your requirements.

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Desktop Base

The DS600 can be placed on a desktop with the included desktop base. The base attaches to the bottom of the DS600 system.

Figure 5: DS600 Mounted on Desktop Base

The DS600 system is inserted between the two prongs of the desktop base, leaving the power button and connections freely accessible.

VESA Mounting

DS600 comes with a mounting bracket which complies to the Flat Display Mounting Interface (FDMI/VESA) mounting standards, allowing it to be mounted on walls, ceilings, or VESA-compliant monitors and display arms.

Note: The bracket must be mounted before inserting the DS600 system.

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After the bracket is firmly screwed to a mounting surface, follow these steps to insert the DS600 system into the bracket.

Figure 6: Bracket Attached to a VESA-Compliant Monitor

1. Insert the DS600 system into the bracket, with the power button facing the open part of the bracket

and the Infocaster logo facing away from the mounting surface.

Figure 7: DS600 in Mounting Bracket

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2. Insert the hook of the bracket lid into the corresponding slot in the edge of the bracket.

Figure 8: Open Mounting Bracket

3. To secure the lid, push the tab on the other side of the lid down so it touches the tab on the

mounting bracket.

Figure 9: Closed Mounting Bracket

4. To open the mounting bracket, slip a thin object (such as a flathead screwdriver bit) between the

tabs and pry the tabs apart.

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Set Up Your System

Before You Turn Your System On

After you have unpacked your DS600 system, follow these steps before turning the system on.

Figure 10: DS600 Back Edge

1. If your system came with a dongle for Infocaster, attach it to one of the USB ports.

2. Connect the mouse and keyboard to the USB connector ports.

3. The DS600 system automatically detects which output port is attached to a monitor, and configures

itself appropriately.

 If you are using an HDMI monitor, attach your monitor to the HDMI port.  If you are using a VGA monitor, attach your monitor to the VGA port.

DS600 is configured to use the HDMI connection for audio output, and the onboard audio is disabled. Audio is sent to the HDMI monitor. To learn how to activate the Headphone port by enabling onboard audio, see Change Settings (on page 20).

4. If you are connecting the DS600 system to a local area network, connect the DS600 ethernet port to

your network.

5. Connect the power supply socket to a wall receptacle using the included power cable. The DS600

system automatically powers on.

In the future, the Power switch on the top of the DS600 system can be used to turn the system on and off.

Turn on the System

The first time you turn on the DS600 system, it goes through the following steps.

1. A white dot appears on the screen during the BIOS post cycle.

2. Your personal settings are automatically applied.

3. The Windows 7 boot logo appears while the operating system loads.

4. You are automatically logged into the "Infocaster" user account.

5. A green dot appears on the screen when the mouse pointer appears.

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Account

Password

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6. The mouse pointer is represented by a dot and the task bar is hidden.

7. The Infocaster Quick Start dialog appears.

Infocaster Quick Start Dialog

The first time you turn on the DS600 system, the Infocaster Quick Start dialog appears. This dialog provides quick access to the settings you will for video card and Infocaster configuration.

Figure 11: Infocaster Quick Start Dialog

 If you need to configure your video card (to rotate the display, for example), see Configure the

NVIDIA Video Card (on page 22) for full instructions.

 If you need to configure the Infocaster video and audio settings, you can click the Configure button

in the Set Up Infocaster Configuration Utility section of the dialog. Consult Appendix C of the Infocaster User Guide to learn how to use the Configuration Utility.

Note: To help you fine-tune your output settings, the Quick Start dialog automatically appears the first five times you boot your DS600 system, unless you uncheck the Show On Next Startup checkbox.

After the fifth launch, the Show On Next Startup checkbox is automatically unchecked. This is an automatic measure to prevent the Quick Start dialog from interfering with regular Infocaster operation.

Security

For security reasons we strongly suggest your administrator change or create the passwords for the following accounts.

 The Administrator account.  The Infocaster user account(s).  The VNC account.

Your DS600 system comes pre configured with two user accounts.

User Accounts

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Account

Password

Administrator

Infocaster!

Infocaster

Account

Password

View-only

viewonly

Full

Infocast

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Your DS600 system comes pre configured with two UltraVNC accounts.

UltraVNC Accounts

Administrator Account

The Administrator account is intended to be used for administrating the system, and therefore provides more access to advanced settings and maintains more of the Windows look and feel. We do not recommend you operate Infocaster as an Administrator because it bypasses the optimal operating system settings that have been applied.

Launch Infocaster

To launch Infocaster, choose START > Infocaster. If you are not using the Administrator account then you will need to move your mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen to make the START button appear.

Note: After your player has started playback you will be unable to return to the desktop without shutting down Infocaster. If you need to switch back to the desktop at any time, hold down the

CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+HOME key combination for five seconds.

Change Settings

The Infocaster User Guide describes how to configure systems to use different settings. Please consult the guide for more information.

In most situations you do not need to change the configuration of the DS600 system.

Enable Onboard Audio

The DS600 system is configured to use the HDMI connection for audio output, and the onboard audio is disabled. Follow these steps if you wish to enable onboard audio and activate the Headphone port on the DS600 system.

1. Open the START menu.

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2. Right-click My Computer and choose Manage from the right-click menu. The Computer

Management window opens.

3. Select Device Manager in the left pane. A list of devices appears in the right pane.

4. In the right pane, look inside the Sound, Video, and Game Controllers category. There are four

NVIDIA High Definition Audio devices and one Realtek High Definition Audio device in the list. The NVIDIA devices are enabled, and the Realtek device is disabled.

Figure 12: Computer Management Window

5. Right-click the first NVIDIA High Definition Audio device and choose Disable from the right-click

menu. Click the Yes button if you are asked to confirm your choice.

6. Disable the other three NVIDIA High Definition Audio devices in the same way.

7. Right-click the Realtek Hi Definition Audio device and choose Enable from the right-click menu.

8. Reboot your system. Audio is now routed through the Headphone port.

Enable HDMI Audio Output

Follow these steps to enable HDMI audio output if you have previously disabled it.

1. Open the START menu.

2. Right-click My Computer and choose Manage from the right-click menu. The Computer

Management window opens.

3. Select Device Manager in the left pane. A list of devices appears in the right pane.

4. In the right pane, look inside the Sound, Video, and Game Controllers category. There are four

NVIDIA High Definition Audio devices and one Realtek High Definition Audio device in the list. The NVIDIA devices are disabled, and the Realtek device is enabled.

Figure 13: Sound, Video, and Game Controllers Category

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5. Right-click the first NVIDIA High Definition Audio device and choose Enable from the right-click

menu.

6. Enable the other three NVIDIA High Definition Audio devices in the same way.

7. Right-click the Realtek Hi Definition Audio device and choose Disable from the right-click menu. Click

the Yes button if you are asked to confirm your choice.

8. Reboot your system. Audio is now routed through the HDMI port.

Configure the NVIDIA Video Card

In most situations you do not need to configure the video card for output. If you wish to rotate your monitor, however, you need to open the NVIDIA control panel.

1. Make sure that your monitor is turned on and is connected to your DS600 system.

2. Make sure that Infocaster is shut down. If you have previously run Infocaster on your system, hold

down the CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+HOME key combination for ten seconds to ensure that all Infocaster processes have stopped.

3. Launch the NVIDIA Control Panel using one of the following methods.  If the Infocaster Quick Start dialog is visible, click the Configure button in the Set Up nVidia

Control Panel Display Settings section of the dialog.

 Right-click on the NVIDIA icon in the taskbar in the bottom-right corner of your Windows

desktop. A pop-up menu appears, including the head on your NVIDIA card.

4. Select the video card head from the menu. Another pop-up menu appears, displaying a list of

configuration options for that card head.

Figure 14: Configuration Options

5. Select the Rotation Settings option to rotate your video card head.

Figure 15: Rotate Playback Monitor

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6. Select the Screen Resolution option to set the resolution of your output.

7. Select the Screen Refresh Rate option to set the refresh rate of your output to 60Hz.

8. Select the Color Quality option to set the color quality of your output to 32 bit.

The video card is configured based on the selections you chose.

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Chapter 3

Hardware Manual Maintenance

Maintenance

This chapter provides information about maintaining your DS600 system.

Back Up Files

You should back up your files on a regular basis.

As you work with your system, you create work files that are typically saved to your hard drive. You should make a copy of these files to use as a back up in case your hard drive stops functioning properly.

You can use a network connection or an external CD/DVD writer to back up your system.

Defragment Hard Drive

You should defragment your hard drive regularly. Select Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter to open the utility included with the operating system. Follow the instructions included in the operating system online help.

System Restore

The restore process returns your system to the original factory settings.

Before you start the restore process, back up all of your files. See Back Up Files (on page 24) for details. The restore process completely overwrites the hard drive that contains your system files. Any additional media drives in your system are not overwritten.

Recovery Solutions

Recovery Solutions, by PC Angel, gives you multiple options to restore your system back to a working state in the event that it has encountered problems. Using the simplest method, a non-destructive media-less recovery solution will get your system working properly within seconds. Please use this section of the manual as a resource in the event that you need to recover your system due to software and OS related problems or hard drive failure.

Note: In the event of a hard drive failure you must have created backup media.

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Create Your Backup Media

To prevent data loss, it is important to back up your media to an external optical drive or USB recovery media using the PC Recovery Center. To launch the Recovery Center, open the Start Menu and select All Programs > PC Recovery Center > PC Recovery Center.

Note: We recommend Maxell or Fuji DVDRs. We do not recommend Staples, Sony, or CDRW media.

Recovery Options

Recovery allows you to restore your system using five methods, from non-destructive to destructive. It is recommended that you recover your system in stages beginning with the non-destructive method first, which retains your user data. If necessary you can do a full system restore back to its original state.

Launch Recovery

Use one of these methods to launch Recovery.

 During the reboot process, press F8 to invoke the Windows Advanced Boot Options dialog, and

select the Repair Your Computer option.

 Go to the Windows START menu and choose All Programs > PC Recovery Center > PC Recovery

Center.

Choose a Recovery Option

 Master Boot Record Restore: Accessed through the launch method (F10) and replaces the Master

Boot Record with the original files.

 MS System Restore: Accessed through both launch methods and takes you directly to Microsoft’s

System Tools for simple replacement of past data and information.

 Non-Destructive Recovery: Restores the original Windows operating system and leaves the current

registry intact. User installed applications and data are retained and user installed updates are reset.

 System Recovery - No Format: Creates and moves all C:\ files to C:\mybackup<date> to preserve

your data. The process then restores to the factory image. User applications need to be reinstalled. Data files are still accessible in the new directory.

 System Recovery - Quick Format: System is restored to its factory image and no data is retained.

Applications must be reinstalled.

Infocaster™ DS600 Chapter 4

Item

Specification

Channels

 Single channel

Resolution

 Up to 1080p

Chassis

 Small Form Factor (SFF)  Dimensions:

 Height: 7.6" (190.0mm)  Width: 6.0" (150.0mm)  Depth: 1.0" (25.0mm)

 Weight: 1.98lbs, 0.9kg (with power adapter)

CPU

 Intel® Atom D525 1.8GHz dual core

RAM

 2GB DDR3

GPU

 Single onboard NVIDIA® GeForce® 610

Display Connectors

 1 x HDMI  1 x VGA

Audio

 One 3.5mm stereo analog output port  Audio is also available through HDMI

Storage

 500GB hard disk drive

Network

 Single Gigabit ethernet

USB Ports

 One USB 2.0/e-SATA port on top  Four USB 2.0 ports on back

Additional Features

 802.11 n/g/b wireless (disabled by default)

Recovery

 Bootable restore partition to return system to factory configuration

TV Tuner (optional)

 One RF tuner input  One RCA composite input

The TV tuners mount external to system chassis

Operating Temperature

 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Relative Humidity

 5% to 95% (non condensing)

Chapter 4

Hardware Manual Specifications

Specifications

System Technical Specifications

The following table details the DS600 system’s technical specifications.

DS600 System Technical Specifications

Infocaster™ DS600 Chapter 4

Power Supply

Rated AC Input Voltage

 100V to 240V AC

Rated Input Frequency

 50Hz to 60Hz

Power Consumption

 35W maximum

Power Brick Dimensions

 95mm x 45mm x 30mm

Hardware Manual Specifications

Power Supply Specifications

The following table outlines the DS600 power supply specifications.

DS600 Power Supply Specifications

Infocaster™ DS600 Hardware Manual Index

configure • 22

Index

rotate • 22

accounts (user) • 19 Administrator account • 20

back panel connections • 13 back up files • 24

packing equipment for shipping • 5 passwords • 19 power button • 12 power switch • 18 protective earthing • 9

building requirements • 9

configure output • 22 connect cables • 18 CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+HOME key combination • 20

reset button • 12 restore system • 24 rotate monitor • 22

defragment hard drive • 24 dongle • 18

ethernet port • 18

getting started • 14 grounding • 9

building requirements • 9

security • 19 shipping equipment • 5 shut down Infocaster • 20 start Infocaster • 20 system restore • 24

turn on system • 18

unpacking equipment • 5 user accounts • 19

hard drive defragment • 24

Infocaster accounts • 19 Infocaster, launch • 20 Infocaster, shut down • 20

VNC account • 19

keyboard • 18

launch Infocaster • 20 local area network • 18

monitor (rotate) • 22 mouse • 18

pointer • 18

output • 22

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