Gefen EXT-HD-DSMP user manual Operation Notes, Ntfs

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER

•This unit DOES NOT contain any internal memory. Memory must be supplied by the user in the form of a USB 2.0 ﬂash drive.

The following ﬁle systems are compatible with this player:

NTFS

The main settings, schedules, playlists, and subdirectories will be located on the attached USB device. The default directories and settings ﬁle (settings. xml) can be downloaded and placed into the root directory of the USB device. These ﬁles can be downloaded from the Gefen Web site at this location:

www.gefen.com/downloads

•Power must be disconnected from the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player before the USB drive is attached.

•The Gefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player has both analog

(Component and composite) and Digital (HDMI) connectors. The following output resolutions are available:

Analog Connectors:

Composite: 480i and 576i (NTSC/PAL)

Component: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (NTSC / PAL)

Digital Connectors:

HDMI:

720p, 1080i, and 1080p (NTSC/PAL)

The Gefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player can operate in two modes:

•Stand-Alone Mode - This is the default mode. In this mode the unit sup-

ports all scheduling and playlist features but cannot be updated remotely via the FTP server or client. For more information on operating the Media Player in Stand-Alone mode, see page 20.

•Network Mode - In this mode all scheduling and playlist features available. Remote management is possible by utilizing the FTP server and client that are built into the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player. For more information on operating the Media Player in one of the two Network Modes, refer to page 30.

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Contents EXT-HD-DSMP Technical Support Asking for AssistanceTechnical Support Hours Write ToContents Gefen IntroductionGefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player How It WorksNtfs Operation NotesPackage Includes FeaturesFeatures Front Panel Front Panel LayoutStatus Front Panel DescriptionsBack Panel Back Panel LayoutComponent Back Panel DescriptionsIR Remote Layout EXT-HD-DSMP-IR Remote Control UnitIR Remote Descriptions PowerInstalling the Batteries IR Remote InstallationWiring 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 Operating the HI-DEF Digital Signage Media Player Powering the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media PlayerNumeric Keypad Accessing the Main MenuPIN code is always masked during entry Safely Removing the USB Storage Device Operating the HI-DEF Digital Signage Media Player Directory and File Nomenclature HOW the HI-DEF Digital Signage Media Player WorksActiveSchedule value=/schedules/schedule.gsh Renaming Files and DirectoriesNetwork Modes Push Mode Stand-Alone ModePull Mode Operating ModesUsing Stand-Alone Mode STAND-ALONE ModeEject USB Device Viewing the Schedule File FileName/playlists/playlist.gpl/FileName FileName/media/mymovie.mp4/FileName Editing the Playlist FileChecking our Work Viewing the Settings.xml FileFilenameFilesize Filetype Changing the Playlist Order Adding More Video Content to the PlaylistDefaultEvent Scheduling ContentUnderstanding the Default Event Default EventFTP Client and FTP Server Network Mode / Push ModeUsing Network Mode Method 1 Conﬁguration using the OSD Push ModeSelect 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 Password ﬁelds may be left blank Select the Set FTP username / password for server optionSelect 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 Understanding the SETTINGS.XML ﬁle SETTINGS.XML File?xml version=1.0 encoding=UTF-8 ? SETTINGS.XML Summary Time Conﬁguration OSD PIN CodePush Mode Conﬁguration PullConﬁg Pull Mode Conﬁguration Tag NameSyncMedia value=disable Tag Name pullSchedule Pull Schedule ConﬁgurationDisplay Conﬁguration Setting the Active ScheduleAttributes reboot rebootTime Reboot Conﬁguration Tag NameUpdating the Firmware Firmware UpdateEnter the OSD and select Manual ﬁrmware update via USB Firmware Update Toslink SpecificationsProduct Registration WarrantyPage Rev A4 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA