Using Network Mode
Use Network Mode when the Digital Signage requirement are:
•Playback and looping of media files
•Scheduling and playlist capability
•Remote content management using the built-in FTP client / server (push / pull mode)
NOTE: You should already be familiar with the schedule.gsh
schedule.gpl, and settings.xml files and how they work. If not, refer to the How the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player works section on pages 17 and 18.
The FTP Client and FTP Server
The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player contains a built-in FTP server and an FTP client. To use the FTP functionality of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player, you will first need to install and configure an FTP server and client on the computer that will connect to the unit. There are many programs that can be downloaded from the Internet that will serve this purpose.
Push Mode
In this first section, we will discuss Push Mode . When we refer to Push Mode we are describing a process whereby content is (manually) “pushed to” the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player using an FTP client. In this configuration, the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player becomes the FTP server.
Configuring Push Mode on the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player can be changed through the OSD or can be changed, directly, from within the settings.xml file. Both methods will be presented.
STOP: Before making any changes to the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player, through the OSD, the USB drive must be connected to the unit.
