Gefen EXT-HD-DSMP user manual HOW the HI-DEF Digital Signage Media Player Works

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HOW THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER WORKS

Directory and File Nomenclature

The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player uses directories to organize

schedules, playlists, and media content. A major part of how the Media Player behaves is governed by a set of three files:

schedule.gsh

playlist.gpl

settings.xml

The local USB drive also contains three (3) directories:

/media

/playlists

/schedules

The illustration below provides a summary of each of the three files, the location of the file on the USB drive, and how the relate to one another.

<settings> <devConfig>

<name value=”Gefen Player” /> </devConfig>

<ipConfig>

<ipMode value=”manual” /> <automatic />

<manual>

<ip value=”192.168.2.238” />

settings.xml

Location: Root directory

This file contains the name of the active Schedule file to be executed.

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schedule.gsh

Location: /schedules directory Contains the name of the Playlist(s)

or media files to be executed.

<DefaultEvent> <DayOfWeek>1,1,1,1,1,1,1</DayOfWeek> <EventStart>00:00:00</EventStart> <EventEnd>23:59:59</EventEnd> <FileName>/playlists/playlist.gpl</File- Name>

</DefaultEvent>

<media>

<FileName>/media/2.mov</FileName>

</media>

<media>

<FileName>/media/7.mp4</FileName>

</media>

<media>

<FileName>/media/8.mp4</FileName>

</media>

playlist.gpl

Location: /playlists directory

Each playlist file contains a list of the media file(s) to be played.

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...

The /media directory is used to store your Digital Signage content.

An additional directory, /Logs, is automatically created by the Media Player. These log files provide a record of all events which have transpired and can be used to provide information during troubleshooting.

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Contents EXT-HD-DSMP Asking for Assistance Technical SupportTechnical Support Hours Write ToContents Introduction GefenGefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player How It WorksOperation Notes NtfsPackage Includes FeaturesFeatures Front Panel Layout Front PanelFront Panel Descriptions StatusBack Panel Layout Back PanelBack Panel Descriptions ComponentEXT-HD-DSMP-IR Remote Control Unit IR Remote LayoutPower IR Remote DescriptionsIR Remote Installation Installing the BatteriesWiring Diagram for the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player Connecting the HI-DEF Digital Signage Media PlayerHow to Connect the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player Powering the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player Operating the HI-DEF Digital Signage Media PlayerAccessing the Main Menu Numeric KeypadPIN code is always masked during entry Safely Removing the USB Storage Device Operating the HI-DEF Digital Signage Media Player HOW the HI-DEF Digital Signage Media Player Works Directory and File NomenclatureRenaming Files and Directories ActiveSchedule value=/schedules/schedule.gshStand-Alone Mode Network Modes Push ModePull Mode Operating ModesSTAND-ALONE Mode Using Stand-Alone ModeEject USB Device Viewing the Schedule File FileName/playlists/playlist.gpl/FileName Editing the Playlist File FileName/media/mymovie.mp4/FileNameViewing the Settings.xml File Checking our WorkFilenameFilesize Filetype Adding More Video Content to the Playlist Changing the Playlist OrderScheduling Content DefaultEventDefault Event Understanding the Default EventFTP Client and FTP Server Network Mode / Push ModeUsing Network Mode Push Mode Method 1 Configuration using the OSDSelect the Set FTP username / password for client option Select the Enable / Disable FTP server / client option Method 2 Configuration using the settings.xml file Configuring the FTP Client File folder Sda1 Logs media playlists schedules settings.xml Pull Mode Select the Set FTP username / password for server option Password fields may be left blankSelect the Enable / Disable FTP server / client option Name value=Gefen Player Set the pullMode attribute to enable PullSchedule PullRepeat value=hourly / none Daily Configuring the FTP Server SETTINGS.XML File Understanding the SETTINGS.XML file?xml version=1.0 encoding=UTF-8 ? SETTINGS.XML Summary OSD PIN Code Time ConfigurationPush Mode Configuration Pull Mode Configuration Tag Name PullConfigSyncMedia value=disable Pull Schedule Configuration Tag Name pullScheduleSetting the Active Schedule Display ConfigurationReboot Configuration Tag Name Attributes reboot rebootTimeUpdating the Firmware Firmware UpdateEnter the OSD and select Manual firmware update via USB Firmware Update Specifications ToslinkWarranty Product RegistrationPage Rev A4 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA