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- Page 1 User’s Manual Ultra-High Definition Digital Signage Player DS200 Series User’s Manual Version 2.1 Copyright © 2016 DELTA Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User’s Manual Table of Contents 1. GETTING STARTED ................4 Key Features ..................... 4 Hardware setup ..................4 Configuring the NovoDS ................5 1.3.1 Display Options .......................5 1.3.2 Settings ..........................6 1.3.3 Reset ..........................7 Modes of Operation .................. 7 1.4.1 Stand-Alone Mode ......................7 1.4.2 Network Mode ........................7 Software Download and Installation ............ - Page 3 User’s Manual 3.2.4.8 Adding a Clock ............................ 23 3.2.4.9 Adding a 5-day Weather Report ......................24 3.2.4.10 Adding Google Calendar ........................25 3.2.4.11 Adding a RSS Feed ..........................25 3.3 Editing Pages ....................26 3.3.1 Adding Pages to Playlists ....................27 3.3.2 Managing Pages within a Playlist ..................27 3.3.3 Importing a Page from another Playlist ................28 3.4 Previewing a Playlist ..................
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Page 4: Getting Started
User’s Manual 1. Getting Started 1.1 Key Features NovoDS is an easy-to-manage digital signage solution for creating dynamic multimedia content for a variety of large-scale corporate and educational applications. Designed with a user-friendly interface, the NovoDS allows users to generate signage content without the need of any programming skills. -
Page 5: Configuring The Novods
User’s Manual 1.3 Configuring the NovoDS There are several buttons available at NovoDS’ home-screen for device configuration, such as display resolution, WiFi settings, etc. The following figure illustrates the key functionalities and Information shown on the home-screen after power-up. Network connection information Click this button to start playing the upcoming playlist immediately... -
Page 6: Settings
User’s Manual 1.3.2 Settings There are several actions you can take under button “Settings”. (1) “Screen Orientation” – Configure the display output in “Landscape” or “Portrait” mode (2) “Auto-Play Setup” – Configure auto-playback after device’s boot-up and upon microSD card insertion. -
Page 7: Reset
User’s Manual 1.3.3 Reset Click on button “Reset” to restart the NovoDS device. 1.4 Modes of Operation Users can manage content via two ways, (1) Stand-Alone mode (by using a microSD card) (2) Network mode (via the network) 1.4.1 Stand-Alone Mode Stand-alone mode is simple plug-and-play operation and requires no direct management of the NovoDS device, which is suitable for single-device deployment. - Page 8 User’s Manual To run NovoDS in Network mode: a. Power on your NovoDS devices. b. You have a choice of using Ethernet or WiFi. To use Ethernet, simply plug in an Ethernet cable. To use WiFi connection, the configuration will take a few more steps, described as follows.
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Page 9: Software Download And Installation
1.5 Software Download and Installation NovoDS comes with playlist editing and device management software available for both Windows and Mac computers. Please go to the Vivitek website (http://www.vivitekcorp.com) to download the latest version. Copyright © 2016 DELTA Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. - Page 10 User’s Manual Copyright © 2016 DELTA Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 10...
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Page 11: Novods Software Overview
User’s Manual 2. NovoDS Software Overview There are two tabs available in the software, DS Playlists and DS Devices. 2.1 DS Playlists This tab allows users to create and organize playlists for your digital signage, including Creating a Playlist ... -
Page 12: Ds Playlists (Playlist Editing)
User’s Manual 3. DS Playlists (Playlist Editing) 3.1 Terminology Definition “Playlist” is the key concept in NovoDS software. Before we describe how to create a playlist, let’s start with some terminology definitions. Playlist: a multi-media content package designed to be played on NovoDS devices, consisting of one or multiple pages. -
Page 13: Creating A Playlist
User’s Manual 3.2 Creating a Playlist 3.2.1 Selecting a Template NovoDS has 40 built-in templates in both landscape and portrait orientation. a. To select a template, open the DS Playlists tab and select the +Playlist button from the Edit Playlist screen. You will be given the option of creating a custom configuration or choosing one of the 40 built-in templates. -
Page 14: Creating A Custom Template
User’s Manual On the right side of the window, You can adjust display resolution You can find out each region’s geometry by mouse-over. 3.2.2 Creating a Custom Template You also have the option of creating your own display configuration for your playlist. a. - Page 15 User’s Manual at the top-left corner. You also can change your desired resolution at the bottom-left corner. d. Left-click your mouse and drag over grids to form the regions you desire. Copyright © 2016 DELTA Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 15...
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Page 16: Editing A Playlist
User’s Manual e. Click on “OK” to return to Template Selection screen. Then click on “Create” to create a playlist with this customized template. 3.2.3 Editing a Playlist Once you settle on a template, you are ready to edit your playlist. a. -
Page 17: Adding Content To A Playlist
User’s Manual 3.2.4 Adding Content to a Playlist You are now ready to add content to the regions of your template. Select a region to edit. The region toolbar will appear. 1) Button “Import…” allows you to import content from a region of another playlist. 2) Other buttons allow you to add the following types of content: ... -
Page 18: Adding Media (Image Or Video Files)
User’s Manual 3.2.4.2 Adding Media (Image or Video files) This option allows you to add one or multiple image and video files to a region. These multi-media files can reside on your local computer (called “Local Media”) or a remote FTP/Samba server or Dropbox (called “Remote Media”). - Page 19 User’s Manual b. If you have chosen an image file, the image options will be displayed across the top of the page, including ‘Duration’, ‘View Type’ and ‘Scale Type’. If you have chosen a video file, you will also get the option ‘Stretch Video to Fill Region’. c.
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Page 20: Adding Web Page
User’s Manual c. The other display properties, such as duration, view type, etc. are the same as “Local Media”. 3.2.4.3 Adding Web Page This option allows users to add the content from a web page to a region. a. To begin, select the desired region and select the Web Page button from the region toolbar. b. -
Page 21: Adding Text
User’s Manual 3.2.4.4 Adding Text You can add text to a specific region. To begin, select the Text button from the region toolbar. a. Select Text in the Content panel and type the desired text into the field below. b. From the Visual Effects tab, you can choose ‘Static,’ ‘Horizontal Scrolling’, ‘Vertical Scrolling’ or ‘Rich Text’. -
Page 22: Adding A Twitter Feed
User’s Manual a. Select the desired region and select the IP Streaming button from the Region toolbar. b. Enter the URL of the video stream in the URL window. c. Select Save and continue editing your playlist. NOTE: For each page of a playlist you can only have one region playing a video file at a time. -
Page 23: Adding A Usb Camera Feed
User’s Manual 3.2.4.7 Adding a USB Camera Feed You can display a live feed from a USB Camera that is attached to the NovoDS. a. To begin, select the desired region and select the USB Camera button from the Region toolbar. b. -
Page 24: Adding A 5-Day Weather Report
User’s Manual d. With the digital clock, you can adjust the following parameters in their respective tabs: Font, Font Size, Text Color, Background Color, Time Format, Date Format, Order Style, Year/Month/Day/Week Style, and decimal Separator. e. Select Save and continue editing your playlist. 3.2.4.9 Adding a 5-day Weather Report You can add a 5-day weather report for any geographic location to a region on your display. -
Page 25: Adding Google Calendar
User’s Manual 3.2.4.10 Adding Google Calendar You can add a Google Calendar widget to a specific region. It basically displays today’s events sequentially. The following figure illustrates the relationship between properties and display output. In particular, “Header” shows the current event ... -
Page 26: Editing
User’s Manual b. Adjust the Update frequency tab to change the frequency of feeds in the region. c. Adjust the Display count tab to change the amount of feeds displayed in the region. d. Set display properties including Text Color, Background Color, Font, Font Size, Speed, Background Image and Direction. -
Page 27: Adding Pages To Playlists
User’s Manual 3.3.1 Adding Pages to Playlists Each template created for a playlist automatically counts as one page. To add additional pages: a. On the Edit Playlist screen, select the Pages button from the lower left corner. b. To use a completely new layout for the new playlist page, select the +Add button. -
Page 28: Importing A Page From Another Playlist
User’s Manual e. The pages of your playlist are automatically set to broadcast on repeat. To have the playlist broadcast only once, de-select the Repeat button. 3.3.3 Importing a Page from another Playlist You can import a new page from an existing playlist. To do this: a. - Page 29 User’s Manual a. Click on “Preview” tab on the left pane, and then enter the corresponding IP address of the NovoDS device or the Android Tablet running “NovoDS Simulator”. b. Click on button “Connect” to connect to the device. c. Click on button “Play” to start the content synchronization and playback afterwards. You can notice that a snapshot of the actual playback is shown right below the “Connect”...
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Page 30: Exporting A Playlist
User’s Manual d. If you click on the snapshot display, it will pop up in a bigger window, as shown below. 3.5 Exporting a Playlist The Export Playlist function allows the user to save a playlist onto a microSD card for use in Stand-Alone Mode, or to create a copy to be imported to other computers. -
Page 31: Importing A Playlist
User’s Manual If you want to create a copy for “importing” to other computers, you can select any folder. d. When the dialog box asks “Export as NovoDS’ Startup Playlist?” Select Yes to export it as a startup playlist ... - Page 32 User’s Manual 1) Language This dropdown list will allow you to set up the local language of this software. 2) Playlist Path This is the folder for saving playlists. The default folder is “ ” C:\Users\{Username}\NovoDS.PlayLists You can change it to any local folder or a folder over your network. Copyright ©...
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Page 33: Ds Devices (Device Management)
User’s Manual 4. DS Devices (Device Management) This feature allows users to manage one or more NovoDS devices from a single computer over a network, including synchronizing playlists, monitoring playback, etc. NOTE: All devices must be connected to the same network as the computer controlling them. 4.1 Adding a Device Before being managed by NovoDS software, the devices must be added into the device list. -
Page 34: Adding A Device Through Auto Discovery
User’s Manual d. For each device on this list, you will see fields for: Name, IP address, Group, Playlist, Action, as well as Description (optional). e. To assign a playlist for a particular device, double-click the playlist field for that device and choose a playlist from the pull-down list. -
Page 35: Editing A Device List
User’s Manual 4.2 Editing a Device List Individual controls: Users can control individual devices with the Action buttons for each device. a. Connect to an individual device by selecting the Connect button for that device b. Send a playlist to a device and play it by selecting the Play button c. - Page 36 User’s Manual Playlists: It shows a list of playlists currently stored on this device. You can delete any playlist from this dialog. Network: It shows basic network properties. You can configure WiFi connection, or turn it off completely from this dialog. Display: ...
- Page 37 User’s Manual Auto Play: You can adjust auto-play settings. Misc.: You can set device password, enable/disable Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and trigger firmware update. Copyright © 2016 DELTA Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 37...
- Page 38 User’s Manual CAP is an XML-based data format for exchanging public warnings and emergencies between alerting technologies. CAP allows a warning message to be consistently disseminated simultaneously over many warning systems to many applications. Its latest version is 1.2, please refer to https://docs.oasis-open.org/emergency/cap/v1.2/CAP-v1.2-os.html for details.
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Page 39: Creating A Group
User’s Manual 4.3 Creating a Group Devices can be grouped together and managed collectively. a. To create a new group, select the +Group button. b. A Create New Group window will open, allowing the user to name the group, add an optional description and select a playlist for the group. -
Page 40: Synchronized Playback
User’s Manual d. Select OK to finalize the group. e. The group is now shown in the Group List on the left side of the DS Devices page. f. Select the group name from the Group List to bring up the devices in that group. g. -
Page 41: Schedule
User’s Manual 4.4 Schedule This feature allows users to assign a playlist to play at a specific time of day and then apply that schedule to a device or group. 4.4.1 Creating a Schedule To create a schedule: a. Go to the DS Devices tab and select the Scheduler button. b. -
Page 42: Importing A Schedule
User’s Manual g. When adding or editing a schedule item a properties window will appear where you can set its timing rules: The Type tab sets the schedule item to apply either once, hourly, daily or weekly. The Description field allows users to add an optional description for the schedule item. The Run field defines playback start time. -
Page 43: Assigning A Schedule
User’s Manual b. Select the saved .ndss file from your system to import and select Open. c. The imported schedule will appear on the left of the Scheduler page. 4.4.3 Assigning a Schedule To assign a schedule to a NovoDS device or group: a. -
Page 44: Overlaying A Message
User’s Manual b. The Remote Snapshot page will appear and show large thumbnails of your devices. c. A green light at the top left of a thumbnail indicates a device that is connected, while a red light indicates devices that are. d. - Page 45 User’s Manual e. Choose the amount of time you want the overlay to appear by selecting either ‘Infinite’ or a specific amount of time in the Duration tab. f. Select the devices you want to assign the overlay message to by checking/unchecking the top left of a device’s thumbnail in the Remote Snapshot window.
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Page 46: Network Configuration
User’s Manual 5. Network Configuration NovoDS is a TCP/IP-network-based device and the communications between a NovoDS device and your computers are achieved through several TCP and UDP ports. The following table summarizes all the port numbers being used. Port Number Type Description 20110 Port for command and control... -
Page 47: Device Specifications
User’s Manual 6. Device Specifications Device Feature Specification • Display 1280 x 720 (16:9, 720P at 60 FPS), Resolution • 1920 x 1080 (16:9, 1080P at 60 FPS) • 3840 x 2160 (16:9, UHD 4K at 30 FPS) • Networking Wi-Fi (802.11 AC, 2.4 GHz &... -
Page 48: Copyright Information
User’s Manual 7. Copyright Information Copyright 2016 Delta Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Android and Google are registered trademarks of Google Inc. ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Inc. App Store, iPad, iTunes, Mac, and Mac OS are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
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