Gefen Network Router EXT HD DSWF User Manual
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CONTENTS  
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Introduction  
Operation Notes  
Features  
Front Panel Layout  
Front Panel Descriptions  
Side Panel Layout  
Side Panel Descriptions  
Connecting the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi  
Wiring Diagram  
Operating the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi  
Powering the Digital Signage Player  
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Connecting a USB Keyboard  
Displaying the Device Information  
Setting the Output Resolution  
Setting the Content Source  
Changing the Name of the Digital Signage Player  
Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using DHCP  
Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using a Static IP  
Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using Wi-Fi  
Manually Configuring a Wi-Fi Access Point  
Changing the Proxy Type  
Changing the Proxy Server  
Setting the Internal Clock  
Setting the Time Zone  
Setting the Time Server  
Setting a Password  
Undo Changes  
Saving Changes / Exiting the Menu System  
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Installing the Signage Manager Express  
Creating a Simple Digital Signage Presentation  
Adding the Content  
Ingesting the Content  
Changing the Display Interval  
Adding Video  
Combining Images with Video  
Adding a Ticker  
51 Resetting the Digital Signage Player  
52 Network Cable Wiring Diagram  
53 Specifications  
54 Warranty  
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INTRODUCTION  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi. Your  
complete satisfaction is very important to us.  
Gefen  
Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions  
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.  
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer  
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes  
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.  
The Gefen Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi  
This SMIL-compliant Digital Signage Player is a LAN-based product, which  
supports 1080p Full HD, one-line scrolling text, 2-channel L/R audio, and  
calendar scheduling with over ten pre-loaded templates to choose from.  
The all-metal enclosure features a passive cooling system. The product comes  
with 4 GB of built-in flash memory and the integrated compact flash card slot  
allows the addition of up to 16 GB of memory if needed (replacing the internal  
storage). Two integrated USB 2.0 ports provide connection to a keyboard and  
USB storage devices. Support for over 20 different media formats provides a  
wide selection for content creation. A watchdog timer lets the product recover  
and resume playback after power and network disruptions.  
The included software will allow users to upload video playback schedules and  
playlists for easy content management. Additionally, software developers can  
utilize W3C SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) syntax which  
ensures compatibility across multiple Digital Signage platforms. The included  
software features over ten different multi-zoned templates to fit your specific  
Digital Signage needs.  
How It Works  
The Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi connects to a display using analog  
(Composite / Component / VGA) or an HDMI cable. There are two options for  
connecting to the network: 1) Connect an Ethernet cable to the network, or 2)  
Connect using Wi-Fi. Then, connect a keyboard and peripherals to the USB ports  
to configure the unit. Use the included Composite A/V cables to connect the  
product to the 3.5 mm connector. Connect the 12 V DC power supply to the unit  
and connect the AC power cord to an available electrical outlet.  
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OPERATION NOTES  
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR  
OPERATING THE HD DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER  
ATTENTION: This equipment may only be operated indoors.  
Operation outdoors is in violation of 47 U.S.C.301 and could  
subject the operator to serious legal penalties. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions:  
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This device may not cause harmful interference.  
This device must accept any interference received  
including interference that may cause undesirable  
operation.  
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The maximum internal storage capacity of the Digital Signage Player is  
4 GB. However, an additional CF (Compact Flash) card can be installed to  
expand the total available memory. CompactFlash cards up to 16 GB are  
supported.  
NOTE: Using a CompactFlash card replaces the internal memory; it does  
not supplement the 4 GB of internal memory.  
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In order to access the Menu System, the display must support 1024 x 768  
(XGA).  
The Digital Signage Player will not recognize a keyboard when using a PS/2  
to USB adapter. A true USB keyboard must be used.  
The Digital Signage Player supports live ingestion, which automatically  
downloads content from the USB drive or network to the internal memory.  
When using the Signage Manager Express software for the first time, the  
Full HD Open API Media Player V2 must be selected as the active player.  
See page 33 for details.  
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Download the Signage Manager Express from the Gefen Web site which  
includes the latest updates.  
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FEATURES  
Features  
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Supports MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG L2, MP3, H.264/MPEG-4, and VC-1  
codec formats.  
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Real-time clock with battery backup.  
Automatic error recovery with built-in WDT.  
Auto-play starts playing scheduled contents automatically.  
4 GB of built-in memory (expandable).  
NTP client for time synchronization.  
CMS device management in LAN or WAN environments is possible using  
the integrated SMIL control.  
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SMIL 3.0 instructions (sub-set).  
Compact and wall-mountable solid metal enclosure for excellent heat  
dissipation and durability.  
Package Includes  
(1) Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi  
(1) Wi-Fi Antenna  
(1) Ethernet cable  
(1) 3.5 mm to RCA cable (Composite audio / video)  
(1) RS-232 adapter (RJ-11 to DB-9)  
(1) 12 V DC Power Supply  
(1) AC Power Cord  
(1) User Manual  
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FRONT PANEL LAYOUT  
Front Panel  
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS  
Front Panel  
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AV Out  
Connect the included 3.5 mm mini-stereo to RCA cable to this output connector.  
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Reset  
Press this button while performing a system reset. See page 51 for details.  
LED Indicators  
The Green LED indicates that the unit is powered. The Yellow LED indicates  
data flow but is primarily used when performing a factory reset on the Digital  
Signage Player (see page 51 for details).  
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Ethernet  
Connect an Ethernet cable between the port and the network router or switch.  
USB Ports  
Connect a USB keyboard and flash drive to these ports to configure the Digital  
Signage Media Player with Wi-Fi.  
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CF (Compact Flash) Slot  
Remove the cover and insert a flash card to replace the 4 GB of internal  
storage. The Digital Signage Player supports up to 16 GB of storage space.  
Wi-Fi Antenna  
The included Wi-Fi antenna must be connected to the Digital Signage Player in  
order for the device to work properly. Make sure the Wi-Fi antenna is connected  
before the unit is powered.  
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SIDE PANEL LAYOUT  
Side Panel  
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SIDE PANEL DESCRIPTIONS  
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12 V DC  
Connect the included 12 V DC locking power supply to this connector.  
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HDMI Out  
Connect an HDTV to this port using an HDMI cable.  
VGA Out  
Connect an VGA monitor to this port using a VGA cable.  
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CONNECTING THE  
DIGITAL SIGNAGE PLAYER WITH WI-FI  
How to Connect the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi  
1. Connect an HDMI cable between the display and the HDMI connector on the  
Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi.  
There are two options for connecting the Player to a network:  
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Connect an Ethernet cable from the network to the back of the HD Signage  
Player.  
ii. Connect the Digital Signage Player to the network using Wi-Fi.  
2. Connect a keyboard to the USB port on the back panel of the Digital Signage  
Player.  
3. Connect the included 12 V DC power supply to the unit and connect the AC  
power cord to an available electrical outlet.  
Wiring Diagram for the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi  
CAT-5 / ETHERNET CABLE  
COMPOSITE CABLE  
HDMI CABLE  
VGA CABLE  
USB CABLE*  
Network  
Digital Signage  
Play w/Wi-Fi  
VGA Display  
USB Keyboard*  
Composite Display w/Analog Audio  
HDMI Display  
EXT-HD-DSWF  
*USB ports on the EXT-HD-DSWF can only be used with a keyboard  
ATTENTION: This product should always be connected to a  
grounded electrical socket.  
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OPERATING THE  
DIGITAL SIGNAGE PLAYER WITH WI-FI  
Powering the Digital Signage Player  
After connecting power to the unit, the following screen will be displayed:  
The boot process will take approximately 90 seconds. Once the boot process  
has successfully completed, the Digital Signage Player will be ready to sync  
content using the USB port. If content has already been loaded, then playback  
will begin immediately. If no content has been loaded or if the unit has been  
reset, then the Welcome screen will be displayed.  
NOTE: The current IP address of the Digital Signage Player is  
displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the screen.  
IP address of Digital  
Signage Player  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Connecting the USB Keyboard  
In order to configure the Digital Signage Player, a USB keyboard must be  
attached to the back panel of the unit. Once a USB keyboard is connected to  
the unit, it will take approximately 30 seconds for the Main Menu to be displayed:  
Once the Main Menu is displayed, use the Arrow (cursor) keys, Spacebar, Enter  
Key, and Numeric Keypad to navigate the Main Menu. Use the Arrow (Cursor)  
Keys to highlight a menu item. Press the Spacebar to make the selection by  
placing an asterisk (*) next to the highlighted item. Press the Enter key to  
confirm the selection.  
NOTE: When using the Menu System, the display connected to  
the Digital Signage Player must support 1024 x 768 (XGA). If this  
resolution is not supported by the display, the Main Menu will not  
be displayed.  
Displaying the Device Information  
1. Select the Device Information option from the Main Menu.  
Pressing the Enter key will display the Model, Device ID, Firmware version,  
Wireless IP, and Current time.  
2. Press the Enter key to return to the Main Menu.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Setting the Output Resolution  
For the best quality video, make sure that the output resolution matches the  
native resolution of the display. For example, if the Digital Signage Player is  
being connected to an LCD display, the native resolution will most likely be  
1366 x 768, 1280 x 720 (720p), or 1920 x 1080 (1080p).  
IMPORTANT: In order to use the AV Out port (see page 5), the  
output resolution must be set to Composite: NTSC. Otherwise,  
no picture will be displayed.  
1. Select the Video Setting option from the Main Menu and press the Enter key.  
2. The Video Setting dialog will display the current resolution. Press the  
Enter key once again to display a list of the available output resolutions.  
Supported Output Resolutions  
Auto Detect  
Full HD 1080i50 (1920 x 1080i, 50 Hz)  
Full HD 1080i60 (1920 x 1080i, 60 Hz)  
Full HD 1080p50 (1920 x 1080p, 50 Hz)  
Full HD 1080p60 (1920 x 1080p, 60 Hz)  
Composite: NTSC  
VGA (640 x 480, 60 Hz)  
SVGA (800 x 600, 60 Hz)  
XGA (1024 x 768, 60 Hz)  
SXGA (1280 x 1024, 60 Hz)  
UGA (1600 x 1200, 60 Hz)  
WXGA (1360 x 768, 60 Hz)  
WSXGA (1440 x 900, 60 Hz)  
Composite: NTSC-J (Japan)  
Composite: PAL  
Composite: PAL-M (Brazil)  
WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050, 60 Hz) Composite: PAL-N (Paraguay and  
Uruguay)  
WUXGA (1920 x 1200, 60 Hz)  
HD 720p50 (1280 x 720, 50 Hz)  
Composite: PAL-Nc (Argentina)  
3. Use the Arrow keys to select the desired output resolution. Once the  
resolution has been highlighted, press the Spacebar to select it. Press  
the Enter key to confirm the change.  
4. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Setting the Content Source  
If the Digital Signage content is stored on a server, the server URL must be  
specified. Once the Digital Signage Player is finished booting, the unit will  
retrieve the content from the specified server. This process is not required if  
using a USB drive for playing Digital Signage content.  
1. Select the Content Source option from the Main Menu.  
2. Press the Enter key to display the Content Source dialog. The available  
options on this dialog are:  
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Player Name  
The Server URL option will be highlighted by default.  
3. Press the Enter key to change or specify a server where the Digital Signage  
content will be stored.  
4. Enter the server URL, then press the Enter key to confirm the change.  
5. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Changing the name of the Digital Signage Player  
When using the Digital Signage Player on a network, it is useful to provide a  
specific name to the player. By default, a random alphanumeric number is used.  
1. From the Content Source dialog, select the Player Name option.  
2. Type in the desired name of the player. Press the Enter key to confirm the  
change.  
3. The new name of the player will be displayed in the Content Source dialog.  
4. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using DHCP  
1. Highlight the Network Setting option in the Main Menu.  
The Digital Signage Player will automatically scan for wireless networks  
during the boot-up sequence. When an Ethernet connection is used, the  
Wi-Fi will be disabled.  
Press the Enter key to display the Network Setting dialog. The IP  
Configuration option is selected by default.  
The Network Setting dialog provides the following options:  
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Wireless Configuration  
Proxy Setting  
3. Press the Enter key to display the IP Configuration dialog.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Under the IP Configuration dialog, select between:  
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Static IP  
By default, DHCP is enabled. The DHCP setting will automatically assign  
a network IP address for the Digital Signage Player. If DHCP will be used,  
then no further network configuration should be necessary.  
4. Press the Enter key to return to the Network Setting dialog.  
5. Select the Exit button from the Network Setting dialog and press the Enter  
key.  
6. Select Done from the Main Menu and select Yes to save the changes.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using a Static IP  
1. Select the Static IP option and press the Spacebar to place an asterisk next  
to it. Press the Enter key to continue.  
The Static IP dialog will be displayed.  
2. Entered the following information in the Static IP dialog:  
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Gateway address  
Domain  
DNS  
3. Enter the required information in each of the fields by selecting the  
<Change> option and pressing the Enter key. Once all the information has  
been entered, highlight OK and press the Enter key to confirm the changes.  
4. Select Done from the Main Menu and select Yes to save the changes.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Connecting the Digital Signage Player to a Network using Wi-Fi  
The Digital Signage Player will automatically scan for wireless networks during  
the boot-up sequence. However when an Ethernet connection is used, the  
Wi-Fi will become disabled.  
1. To configure the Digital Signage Player for Wi-Fi use, select Network Setting  
from the Main Menu to display the Network Setting dialog.  
2. Select Wireless Configuration and press the Enter key.  
When the Wireless Configuration screen is displayed, select between:  
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Auto Scan  
Manual  
Scan are for a WiFi access point.  
Manual configure a WiFi access point.  
3. By default, the Auto Scan option will be selected. Press the Enter key to  
scan for Wi-Fi access points.  
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If the Digital Signage Player is able to find Wi-Fi access points, they will  
be listed. Note that the Auto Scan dialog also indicates the signal strength  
of each network that the Digital Signage Player detects.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Signal strength is indicated  
by pound (#) signs  
4. Use the Arrow keys to highlight the desired Wi-Fi network, then press  
the Spacebar to select it. Press the Enter key to connect to the wireless  
network.  
5. Enter the correct password (if required) and press the Enter key to connect  
to the network.  
6. Select Done from the Main Menu and select Yes to save the changes.  
Manually Configuring a Wi-Fi access point  
1. Highlight Manual from the Wireless Configuration dialog and press the Enter  
key to select it.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
2. Enter the SSID of the wireless device that the Digital Signage Player will  
connect with. In the example below, the SSID is “Gefen Wireless”.  
Once the SSID has been entered, press the Enter key to continue.  
3. Highlight the security option to be used when connecting to the network:  
The Digital Signage Player supports the following security algorithms:  
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No security (not recommended)  
WEP  
WPA Personal (TWIP)  
WPA Personal (AES)  
WPA2 Personal (TKIP)  
WPA2 Personal (AES)  
4. Once the security option is highlighted, press the Spacebar to select it.  
Then, press the Enter key to connect to the network.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Changing the Proxy Type  
1. To configure the proxy settings, select Network Setting from the Main Menu.  
2. HIghlight Proxy Setting and press the Enter key.  
The Proxy Setting dialog provides the following options:  
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Proxy Type  
Proxy Server  
3. Highlight Proxy Type, then press the Enter key.  
The Digital Signage Player supports the following proxy options:  
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HTTP 1.0  
SOCKS 4  
SOCKS 5  
4. Select the desired Proxy Type using the arrow keys and the Spacebar.  
Press the Enter key to save the changes.  
5. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Changing the Proxy Server  
1. Select Proxy Server from the Proxy Settings dialog, then press the Enter  
key.  
2. Enter the required information in the Proxy Server dialog box:  
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Password  
3. Use the Change option to modify the information in each field. After each  
field has been filled with the proper information, highlight OK and press the  
Enter key.  
4. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.  
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MENU SYSTEM  
Setting the Internal Clock  
1. To set the clock, highlight the Time Setting option in the Main Menu.  
Both the local time and the time zone can be set from within this menu.  
Press the Enter key to display the Time Setting dialog.  
The Time Setting dialog allows you to set the following options:  
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Time Zone  
Time Server  
3. To set the Local Time, press the Enter key. A calendar will be displayed,  
allowing the current day to be selected:  
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4. After the day has been set, press the Enter key to set the time. The time is  
represented in 24-hour format.  
5. After setting the day and time, press the Enter key to confirm the changes.  
6. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.  
Setting the Time Zone  
1. To set the clock, highlight the Time Zone option under the Time Setting  
menu.  
2. Press the Enter key to display the list of time zones:  
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MENU SYSTEM  
The following time zone settings are available:  
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(GMT - 11:00) Midway Island, Samoa  
(GMT - 10:00) Hawaii  
(GMT - 09:00) Alaska  
(GMT - 08:00) Pacific (Mexico)  
(GMT - 08:00) Pacific (US and Canada)  
(GMT - 07:00) Mountain  
(GMT - 07:00) Arizona  
(GMT - 07:00) Mexico (Chihuahua, La Paz, Mazatlanst)  
(GMT - 06:00) Central America  
(GMT - 06:00) Saskatchewan  
(GMT - 05:00) Eastern Indiana  
(GMT - 05:00) Eastern US and Canada  
(GMT - 05:00) Lima, Bogota, Quinto, Rio Branco  
(GMT - 04:00) Atlantic  
(GMT - 04:00) Bolivia (La Paz), Santo Domingo  
(GMT - 04:00) Chile (Santiago)  
(GMT - 04:00) Canada (Newfoundland)  
(GMT - 03:00) Brazil East  
(GMT - 03:00) Argentina (Buenos Aires)  
(GMT - 03:00) Greenland  
(GMT - 02:00) Mid-Atlantic  
(GMT - 01:00) Azores  
(GMT + 00:00) Africa West  
(GMT + 00:00) Universal Coordinated Time  
(GMT + 00:00) Western European  
(GMT + 01:00) Africa Central West  
(GMT + 01:00) Central European  
(GMT + 01:00) Namiba  
(GMT + 02:00) Africa Central East  
(GMT + 02:00) Eastern European (Greece, Lebanon, Romania, Turkey)  
(GMT + 02:00) Egypt  
(GMT + 02:00) Israel  
(GMT + 02:00) Russia Zone 01 (Kaliningrad)  
(GMT + 02:00) Syria  
(GMT + 03:00) Africa East  
(GMT + 03:00) Iraq  
(GMT + 03:00) Russia Zone 02 (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk)  
(GMT + 03:30) Iran  
(GMT + 04:00) Oman (Muscat), United Arab Emirates  
(GMT + 04:00) Indian Ocean West (Reunion, Mauritius)  
(GMT + 04:00) Russia Zone 03 (Samara, Izhevsk)  
(GMT + 04:30) Afghanistan  
(GMT + 05:00) Turkmenistan (Ashkhabad), Tajikistan (Dushanbe)  
(GMT + 05:00) Indian Ocean East (Maldives, British Indian Ocean  
Territory  
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(GMT + 05:00) Russia Zone 04 (Yekaterinburg, Perm, Ufa)  
(GMT + 05:30) India (Calcutta)  
(GMT + 05:45) Nepal  
(GMT + 06:00) Bangladesh  
(GMT + 06:00) Russia Zone 05 (Novosibirsk, Omsk)  
(GMT + 06:30) Cocos (Keeling) Islands  
(GMT + 06:30) Myanmar  
(GMT + 07:00) Cambodia, Western Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam  
(GMT + 07:00) Pacific Ocean (Christmas Island)  
(GMT + 07:00) Russia Zone 06 (Krasnoyarsk, Kemerovo)  
(GMT + 08:00) Taiwan  
(GMT + 08:00) Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia  
(GMT + 08:00) Western Australia  
(GMT + 08:00) China  
(GMT + 08:00) Russia Zone 07 (Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude)  
(GMT + 09:00) Eastern Indonesia  
(GMT + 09:00) Japan  
(GMT + 09:00) Korea  
(GMT + 09:00) Palau  
(GMT + 09:00) Russia Zone 08 (Yakutsk, Chita)  
(GMT + 09:30) Australia North  
(GMT + 09:30) Australia South  
(GMT + 10:00) Australia East  
(GMT + 10:00) Pacific Ocean (Papua, Guam)  
(GMT + 10:00) Russia Zone 09 (Vladivostok, Khabarovsk)  
(GMT + 11:00) Pacific Ocean UTC (Solomon Islands, Vanuatu)  
(GMT + 11:00) Russia Zone 10 (Magadan, Kolyma)  
(GMT + 11:30) Norfolk Islands  
(GMT + 12:00) Kiribati Gilbert Islands  
(GMT + 12:00) New Zealand  
(GMT + 12:00) Pacific Ocean (Chuuk, Fiji, Nauru, Yap)  
(GMT + 12:00) Russia Zone 11 (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatka, Anadyr)  
(GMT + 12:45) Chatham Islands  
(GMT + 13:00) Kiribati (Phoenix Islands - Enderburg)  
(GMT + 13:00) Tonga  
(GMT + 14:00) Kiribati Line Islands  
3. Use the Arrow keys to select the proper time zone for your region and press  
the Spacebar to select the time zone. Press the Enter key to accept the  
changes.  
4. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.  
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Setting the Time Server  
1. Select Time Server from the Time Settings menu and press the Enter key.  
The currently selected time server will be displayed, along with two other  
options:  
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Content Source  
Custom...  
In the example above, www.google.com is specified as a timer server.  
If the Content Source option is selected, the Digital Signage Player will use  
the time and date from the same server which provides the Digital Signage  
content.  
2. To change the Time Server settings, highlight the Custom... option and  
press the Enter key. By default the Protocol setting for the Time Server  
is set to: [Time Protocol (RFC-868)].  
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3. Press the Enter key and select from one of the protocol options:  
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Time Protocol (RFC-868)  
HTTP Date Header  
4. Highlight the desired protocol and press the Spacebar to select it. Press  
the Enter key to confirm the changes and return to the Custom Time Server  
dialog.  
5. Change the server by highlighting Server and pressing the Enter key.  
6. Type the name of the desired time server and then press the Enter key to  
save changes.  
7. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.  
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Setting a Password  
In order to prevent access to the Digital Signage Player or modification of the  
settings, it is recommended that a password be created to prevent unauthorized  
access.  
IMPORTANT: Once a password has been created, the Main  
Menu can only be accessed by pressing [CTRL] + [ALT] + [DEL],  
simultaneously. If you accidentally forget the password, the  
Digital Signage Player will need to be reset. See page 51 for  
details  
1. To set the password, highlight the Change Password option in the Main  
Menu and press the Enter key.  
2. Enter the password under the Change Password dialog. If no password  
was previously set (or if the unit has been reset), then the Old Password  
field will be blank. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to move between each field.  
3. Highlight the Change button and press the Enter key to confirm changes.  
4. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.  
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Undo Changes  
Any changes made to the Digital Signage Player can be reset to their previous  
state by selecting the Under Changes option from the Main Menu.  
1. Select Under Changes from the Main Menu.  
2. Press the Enter key. The following dialog will be displayed:  
By default, the No option is highlighted. Select Yes, then press the Enter  
key to undo all previous changes.  
3. Select Done from the Main Menu to save the changes.  
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Saving Changes / Exiting the Main Menu  
After exiting the Main Menu, the Digital Signage Player will display a dialog,  
allowing all changes to be saved. Any changes made within the Main Menu must  
be saved in order to take effect.  
When changes are saved, the Digital Signage Player will reboot.  
1. Select <Done> on the Main Menu.  
2. By default, <Cancel> is highlighted. To return to the Main Menu, press the  
Enter key. To save all changes and exit the Main Menu, select <Yes> and  
press the Enter key. To exit the Main Menu without saving changes, select  
<No> and then press the Enter key.  
If the <Cancel> option is not selected, both the <Yes> and <No>  
option will force the Digital Signage Player to reboot. This will  
cause an interruption in the presentation.  
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SIGNAGE MANAGER EXPRESS  
Installing the Signage Manager Express  
The Signage Manager Express allows the creation and publishing of digital  
signage presentations and playback schedules.  
Minimum System Requirements:  
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1 GHz AMD or Intel CPU  
512 MB RAM  
Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7  
DirectX 9  
Microsoft .NET framework 3.0  
NOTE: Signage Manager Express requires Microsoft .NET  
framework. If the Signage Manager Express software cannot  
be installed, it is recommended to update to the latest .NET  
framework and then install the Signage Manager Express.  
1. Download the latest version of the Signage Manager Express installer from  
the Gefen Web site at: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/support/download.jsp  
2. Double-click the .msi file to run the installation wizard.  
3. The installer Welcome screen will be displayed. Follow the instructions on  
each screen of the installer.  
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Creating a Simple Digital Signage Presentation  
This section will cover the process of creating a simple Digital Signage  
presentation. In the following example, the Digital Signage Player will be  
connected to the network using an Ethernet cable.  
1. Connect to the network using Wi-Fi or connect an Ethernet cable from the  
Ethernet jack of the Digital Signage Player to the network. Configure the  
network settings of the Digital Signage Player, as required.  
2. Launch the Signage Manager Express from the Start Menu or double-click  
on the icon on the Windows Desktop.  
Click the OK button to  
dismiss the dialog  
3. After the Signage Manager Express launches, click the OK button on the  
“Let’s get started” dialog.  
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4. Click the icon in the top left corner of the Signage Manager Express and  
select Full HD Open API Media Player V2 from the list of available units.  
IMPORTANT: Do not select a player other than the The Full HD  
Open API Media Player V2. Other players will not be compatible  
with this software.  
5. Click the Looping icon. The Signage Manager Express provides the option  
for looping the content or defining a schedule. Looping is the default setting.  
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6. The Signage Manager Express allows different aspect ratios to be  
selected. The aspect ratio is applied to both a single pane or multiple panes.  
The use of multiple panes is illustrated on page 44. For this example, select  
the 4:3 aspect ratio.  
Aspect Ratio  
selection  
7. Click the Layout Format button and select Full Screen.  
Layout format  
selection  
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Adding the Content  
1. From the list of layouts to the right, click on the Full Screen layout to the far  
left.  
Full Screen layout  
The selected layout is a 4:3 full-screen layout. Video (with audio) or images  
can be placed in this area.  
2. Click the Add button. Clicking the Add button allows you to add media files  
to the Digital Signage presentation.  
Add button  
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3. For this example, select an image on your computer. After the image has  
been selected, click the Open button.  
Select the image  
Click the Open  
button  
The selected image will now appear under the Recent Items tab and the  
Media Files window.  
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4. Add a second image by repeating steps 2 and 3.  
Both images  
displayed  
Ingesting the Content  
The term “ingesting” (or “ingestion”) refers to the process whereby a Digital  
Signage client device is uploaded with content. The Signage Manager Express  
refers to this process as exporting.  
1. Click the Proceed to export button to prepare the content for uploading to  
the Digital Signage Player.  
Click to prepare the  
content for uploading  
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Before uploading the content to the Digital Signage Player, take note of the new  
information provided by this window:  
Selects how the content will be  
transferred to the unit.  
Displays information about each  
Player, such as IP address, MAC  
address and firmware version.  
Lists the Media files and/or  
Playlists which will be used in  
publishing the content.  
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Detects all players on the  
network, if they are not  
Deletes the selected Player from  
the list.  
discovered by the software.  
Adds a Player to the list.  
Selects all Players  
in the list.  
Deselects all  
Players in the list  
Exports the current  
content to the Player  
Goes back to the  
Schedule screen.  
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2. Click the Proceed button to upload the content to the Digital Signage Player.  
The Digital Signage Player will indicate that it is ingesting the content by  
displaying “Preparing...”, in the player list.  
Press the Cancel  
button to cancel the  
ingestion process  
Indicates that the  
content is being  
uploaded  
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3. After the content has been ingested, the Player will display “Complete”. The  
Digital Signage content begin playing on the display connected to the Digital  
Signage Player.  
The Log button can be pressed to view upload activity. If necessary, use the  
scroll button on the side of the LogViewer dialog to view all previous activity.  
Press the OK button to dismiss the LogViewer dialog.  
Click to view  
the activity log  
Scroll bar  
Click to dismiss dialog  
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Changing the Display Interval  
By default, the display interval between the images is set to 7 seconds. This  
interval can be changed.  
1. Click the Back to schedule button on the top portion of the menu.  
2. Highlight one of the images under the Media files window and right click the  
mouse to bring up the context menu. Then, click on Option.  
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4. Click the box next to the Duration, and change the value from  
7 seconds to 10 seconds.  
5. Click the Save button.  
Click this box to change  
the time interval  
Click to save changes  
6. Click the Proceed button at the bottom of the window. Then, click on the  
Proceed button again, on the next window. The content on the Digital  
Signage Player will be updated.  
The first image will be displayed for 10 seconds and the second image will  
be displayed for 7 seconds.  
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Adding Video  
The Digital Signage Player has the ability to add video to your presentation as  
well as images. In this next section, we will combine both video and audio to our  
sample presentation.  
1. Starting with our current project, use the scroll bar and select the  
next-to-the-last template on the far right. This template contains 1 video  
window, 2 image windows, and 1 ticker window.  
The Digital Signage Player will ask you if you want to change the current  
layout.  
2. Click the OK button to proceed.  
The template layout will change and provide a preview of what information  
can be added.  
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Note that this template also has a Ticker window. This window can be used  
to display text by scrolling or crawling the text. We will cover this feature as  
well.  
Image windows  
Video window  
Ticker window  
The video window is currently highlighted. You can select the active window  
by clicking in each of the four (4) windows or use the window selection but-  
tons just below the template. For now, leave the video window highlighted.  
Click to select window  
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3. Click the Add button to add the movie file.  
4. Select the movie file and click the Open button. The movie file will appear  
under both the Media files window and the Recent Items window:  
5. As with any image file, you can right-click on the movie file, in the Media  
window, to adjust the playback properties. If you manually set the duration,  
the maximum value is 9999 seconds. In this example, we are going to let  
the full length of the video play.  
6. Click the Save button in the Option dialog.  
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Combining Images with Video  
1. Select the upper right corner window, as shown below, by left-clicking the  
mouse. This window will only accept an image file, as denoted by the image  
icon.  
2. Drag one of the images from the Recent Items window to the Media files  
window.  
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Since these two images were part of our previous presentation, they will  
appear under the Recent Items window and be available for other projects.  
3. Select the image window on the lower right corner of the template and drag  
the other image to the Media files window.  
4. Export the project to the Digital Signage Player to update the display.  
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Adding a Ticker  
In addition to video, audio, and graphics, the Digital Signage Player also allows  
you to add a text ticker to your Digital Signage presentations. A text ticker is  
ideal for presenting headlines or minor pieces of news to your audience.  
The ticker can run at the top, bottom, or both the top and the bottom of the  
screen.  
1. To create a ticker, create a text file (using Windows Notepad, etc) and add  
the text you want to display in the ticker window. Save the text file.  
2. Select the ticker window in the template.  
3. Click the Add button and select the text file (*.txt) file you created.  
4. Next, we’re going to change the background color as the ticker effect.  
Click the Option button or right-click the ticker file in the Media window and  
select Option.  
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5. Click the Background color to bring up the color picker.  
6. Change the color to black and click the OK button.  
7. For now, leave the Font color white.  
8. Select the Crawl ticker option and leave the speed set to Normal speed.  
Then, click the Save button.  
9. Click the Proceed to export button, then click the Export button on the  
following screen in order to update the Digital Signage Player.  
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RESETTING THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE PLAYER  
Restoring Factory Default Settings  
If you forget the Menu System password or need to restore the Digital Signage  
Player to the factory settings, the unit will need to be reset.  
WARNING: Performing a factory reset on the Digital Signage  
Player will erase the password to the Menu System, all network  
configuration settings, and delete all content from the Player.  
1. Disconnect power from the Digital Signage Player.  
2. Press and hold the Reset button on the front panel with a pin or the end of a  
paper clip.  
Reset button  
Status LED (yellow)  
3. While depressing the Reset button, connect the power to the Digital Signage  
Player.  
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds or until the Status LED flashes.  
5. Release the Reset button and wait for the Digital Signage Player to reboot.  
The reboot process will take approximately 90 seconds.  
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NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM  
Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table  
below when field terminating cable for use with Gefen products.  
Pin  
1
Color  
Orange / White  
Orange  
2
3
Green / White  
Blue  
4
5
6
7
8
Blue / White  
Green  
Brown / White  
Brown  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.  
Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also recommended.  
It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other. In some  
cases, connecting through a patch might not work.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
HDMI Output Connector.................................................. (1) Type A 19-pin, female  
Composite Video / Audio Connector................................... (1) 3.5 mm mini-stereo  
VGA Output Connector............................................................... (1) HD-15, female  
USB Connectors....................................................................... (2) USB 2.0, type A  
RS-232 Connector.................................................................................... (1) RJ-11  
Ethernet Connector.................................................................................. (1) RJ-45  
Wi-Fi.................................................................................................... 802.11 b/g/n  
Wi-Fi Security.................................................................. WPA / WPA2, TKIP / AES  
Compact Flash Slot............................................................................16 GB (max.)  
Operating Temperature............................................................................ 0 ~ 40 °C  
Power Supply............................................................................................. 12 V DC  
Power Consumption........................................................................10 Watts (max.)  
Dimensions........................................................................ 6.0” W x 1.2” H x 4.4” D  
Shipping Weight............................................................................................. 3 lbs.  
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WARRANTY  
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material  
and workmanship.  
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2)  
years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the  
equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,  
electrical, or other abuse or modifications. Equipment that fails under conditions  
other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in  
effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from  
the day of reshipment to the Buyer.  
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including  
without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any  
particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.  
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.  
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from  
Gefen.  
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their  
original condition.  
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to  
be accurate. However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies  
that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for  
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from  
any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such  
damages. The technical information contained herein regarding the features and  
specifications is subject to change without notice.  
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return  
Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.  
PRODUCT REGISTRATION  
Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page  
under the Support section of the Gefen Web site.  
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Rev A2  
Pb  
This product uses UL listed power supplies.  
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