Gefen EXT-HD-DSMP user manual Sda1 Logs media playlists schedules settings.xml

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PUSH MODE

5. To make changes to the current schedule or playlist, make changes locally on your computer, then upload the new ﬁles to their respective directories. Media ﬁles can also be added. Any changes will automatically take place once the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player ﬁnishes executing the current schedule and/or playlist.

NOTE: If the settings.xml ﬁle has been changed, then the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player must be power-cycled for the new changes to take effect.

Once the FTP client (or dedicated FTP server) has been conﬁgured and can “see” the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player on the network, ﬁles can be uploaded to the directory.

Make sure that the following directory structure is observed. If you change the directory names, make sure that the schedule ﬁles and playlist ﬁles point to the correct directory path.

The (default) directory structure as viewed from the FTP server

A Logs directory will
be created automatically,
containing log ﬁles.	Place content	Schedule ﬁles (.gsh)
	in this folder	go under this folder

..

sda1

Logs media playlists schedules settings.xml

Playlist (.gpl) ﬁles	The settings.xml ﬁle
go under this folder	must reside in the root
	folder

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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 NtfsFeatures FeaturesPackage Includes 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 BatteriesHow to Connect the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player Connecting the HI-DEF Digital Signage Media PlayerWiring Diagram for 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 EventUsing Network Mode Network Mode / Push ModeFTP Client and FTP Server 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 rebootTimeEnter the OSD and select Manual ﬁrmware update via USB Firmware UpdateUpdating the Firmware Firmware Update Specifications ToslinkWarranty Product RegistrationPage Rev A4 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA