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CYP DS-MP1000 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 DS-MP1000 CYP TV - Digital Signage Media Player OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    DISCLAIMERS The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Introduction ..........6 2. Package Contents ......... 6 3. System Requirements ........6 4. Features ............7 5. Operation Controls And Functions....8 5.1 Front Panel ............8 6. Using the Web Interface ......9 6.1 Register: ..............9 6.2 Add your channel (s) ........10 6.3 Adding user accounts ........11 6.4 Templates .............13...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION The DS-MP1000 media player is a comprehensive content management system that provides the platform for any integrated digital signage system. Using a compact, low voltage static state PC as the hardware backbone and an intuitive browser based content management system for control and scheduling, the DS-MP1000 provides both advanced features and new levels of flexibility for the user.

  • Page 7: Features

    4. FEATURES Low voltage static state PC hardware (Wall mountable) Cloud based browser controlled content management system Customisable design layouts to integrate and display video, images, internet content, presentations, text and live feeds Remote browser access enables content upload and scheduling from any external location Intuitive schedule planner enables complete control of template and content timings...

  • Page 8: Operation Controls And Functions

    5. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5.1 Front Panel AUDIO DC-IN AUDIO 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack analogue audio output. 2xUSB 2.0 ports. Reserved for future use. RJ45 Network connection. Video output, supports HDMI and VGA with optional adaptor. DC-IN Locking Power Supply connecter for the power adaptor.

  • Page 9: Using The Web Interface

    6. USING THE WEB INTERFACE 6.1 Register: The first step is to register at cms.cypeurope.com/register You will receive a 'Welcome' email to the email address supplied confirming the successful setup of the account...

  • Page 10: Add Your Channel (S)

    6.2 Add your channel (s) You then need to add your CYPtv Player Channel to your account. You do this by selecting the Add Channel link in the Admin Section. Open the white envelope and enter the Serial Number, MAC Address, and Licence Key.

  • Page 11: Adding User Accounts

    6.3 Adding user accounts You can add user accounts in the Admin section by following the Add User link Fill in the new user's details and create a user name for them. Then assign the users access levels by checking the appropriate box. Click the channel access link to assign which channels the user can access.
  • Page 12 Complete the new user registration by clicking create. The new user will receive a welcome email along with their password.

  • Page 13: Templates

    6.4 Templates Templates can be built using the web interface and can contain one of each of the following zones: • Media Window: Displays video, images, and websites. This is also the zone live TV will be displayed if it has been specified with your system •...

  • Page 14: Building A Template

    6.5 Building a template Select the template builder link from the home page. Name your template and decide if it is going to be used as your default template. It is strongly advised to design the template in a dedicated design application such as Adobe illustrator or Photoshop.
  • Page 15 Simply drag and drop the zones that you require onto your background image and resize them using your mouse. A company logo can either be built into the background image or by selecting it from an existing file from your computer using the select button next to the Logo Image field. Each zone contains information on its 'x' and 'y' position and its size.

  • Page 16: Template Scheduling

    6.6 Template Scheduling New Schedule Once you have created a Template in template builder, you will need to schedule it by navigating to Template Manager. Remember to select a Channel first. Give the schedule a meaningful name and then select the template you wish to use from the dropdown menu. Note that default templates cannot be scheduled so they will not appear in the list.
  • Page 17 play for the whole hours 9 and 10 but not 11. Exclusive templates are templates which do not allow media to display unless they have been assigned to the scheduled template. If this is Unchecked, media which has the attribute 'Forced Template' will play during the scheduled period and 'Force' the template they are associated with.

  • Page 18: Uploading Content

    6.7 Uploading content Content is uploaded via the Quick Upload link on the home page. You can upload all the content that is for an individual zone and that has the same playback schedule e.g. multiple images that are to be shown during the same time period can be uploaded to the media zone at the same time.
  • Page 19 Select which channels you wish to uploaded the videos or images to. Browse for the files you want to upload from your computer.
  • Page 20 Select the relevant files, then click open...
  • Page 21 Upload more files from other folder by repeating this process or click upload. Set the schedule for the image/ video by using the pop up calendars and by selecting which days and which part of days you want the content to be shown.
  • Page 22 Once the schedule has been complete click ‘Submit’ . Your content has now been uploaded to you chosen channels.

  • Page 23: Schedule A Webpage

    6.9 Schedule a Webpage Click Quick Upload from the home screen. Then choose Select a Webpage to display and schedule it by clicking Start. Select which channel or channels you wish to schedule the webapge to. Enter the the complete web address in the URL field (including the HTTP:// part) and enter the duration (in seconds) that you wish the webpage to be displayed.
  • Page 24 Set the schedule for the web page by using the pop up calendars and by selecting which days and which part of days you want the content to be shown. N.B scheduling can be refined by scheduling with a specific template –...

  • Page 25: Schdule A Rss Feed

    6.10 Schdule a RSS Feed In order to schedule a RSS feed, you must first add it to the RSS tab in the 'Content Manager' . Select which channel or channels you wish to schedule the RSS feed to then click 'New RSS' . Enter a name for the RSS feed then enter its web address in the URL field (including the HTTP:// part) then click 'Add' .

  • Page 26: Schedule A Notice

    Click Quick Upload from the home screen. Then select Choose an RSS feed by clicking the Start button to select the RSS feed to be displayed in the RSS Feed Zone on the Template. Note: RSS feeds will only be shown if there is a RSS Feed Zone included in the design of the template being displayed.

  • Page 27: Schedule Ticker Text

    Set the schedule for the notice by using the pop up calendars and by selecting which days and which part of days you want the notice to be shown. Note: Notices will only be shown if there is a Notices Zone included in the design of the template being displayed.
  • Page 28 Enter the text that you wish to be displayed. Set the schedule for the ticker text by using the pop up calendars and by selecting which days and which part of days you want the text to be shown. Note: Ticker text will only be shown if there is a Ticker Text Zone included in the design of the template being displayed.

  • Page 29: Content Manager

    6.13 Content Manager Once content has been uploaded using the 'Quick Upload' screen, content can be edited, deleted or the running order changed using the 'Content Manager'...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 Content always 'set to sync' In normal circumstances all content should go green and be in-sync within 2 minutes. This can vary based on network connectivity etc. If after an extended period your content is still not 'In Sync' the most likely reason is the player cannot contact the cloud servers.

  • Page 31: Supported Media Types

    7.4 Supported Media Types The CYPtv Media Player supports the following Media Types: Video: Mp4, WMV, MKV, AVI Image: JPEG, PNG, GIF We do not support Flash or Powerpoint. You can export your Flash or Powerpoint presentations to other supported formats using the 'export' or 'save as' functions.
  • Page 32 CYP (UK) Ltd., Unit 7, Shepperton Business Park, Govett Avenue, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8BA Tel: +44 (0) 20 3137 9180 | Fax: +44 (0) 20 3137 6279 Email: sales@cypeurope.com www.cypeurope.com v1.01...

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