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