KOBE FrameXX HOME/2 User Manual

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May 2015

Rev. fw 3.2

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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual May 2015 Rev. fw 3.2...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents: 1. Introduction ................ 3 2. Product Features ............... 4 3. Usage Scenarios ............... 5 4. Package Contents ............. 6 5. Hardware Overview ............7 6. Remote Control ..............8 7. Starting the FrameXX ............9 8. FrameXX Menu ............... 12 9.
Page 3: Introduction
Simply insert the memory card or set-up network connection and you can play the media files from the selected source. There are the following models available – FrameXX HOME/2, FrameXX HOME/2-XL, FrameXX HOME/2-XXL and FrameXX SIGN/2. FrameXX HOME is a standalone device with very rich digital photoframe features.
Page 4: Product Features
Product Features  Wireless multimedia device WiFi-N / LAN (HOME-XL, SIGN) connectivity  Supports different multimedia sources Internal memory, USB/SD, LAN (SMB/UPnP), Internet, Flickr, FTP, Dropbox, websources...  Photo slideshow with music in the background  Supported formats VIDEO (MPEG4, MKV,AVI,TS,VOB,MPG, MP4, MOV,3GP...), PICTURE (JPG,BMP,GIF,BMP,TIFF) WWW (ASCII text with filename ABC.www.
Page 5: Usage Scenarios
3. Usage Scenarios  Maintenance and advertisement in public spaces (shops, hospitals..).  Operation with remote control over internet (can be used by non-IT users e.g. older parents) by other distant people (family). Family can then change the content of Slideshow by adjusting their own Flickr account , remote SMB, FTP, Dropbox or CONTROL cloud.
Page 6: Package Contents
4. Package Contents FrameXX HOME/2 1. FrameXX HOME device 2. Remote Control 3. User Manual 4. “Invisible” transparent extension 3m cord FrameXX SIGN/2 1. FrameXX SIGN device 2. Remote Control 3. External Infra sensor 4. HDMI thin 1,5m cable 5. Metallic holder 6.
Page 7: Hardware Overview
5. Hardware Overview FrameXX HOME/2 2x USB slot: can be used for USB memory, USB keyboard or USB mouse (faster data input) WiFi antenna: non removable antenna for WiFi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, 2.4/5GHz modes Audio out (L+R), cinch connection Audio in (L+R), cinch connection...
Page 8: Remote Control
6. Remote Control The Remote Control is powered from 2x AAA 1,5V batteries. FrameXX User Manual v. 3.2...
Page 9: Starting The Framexx
7. Starting the FrameXX Powering FrameXX 1. Connect to power socket, eventually use HDMI video cable to connect FrameXX Sign and TV or monitor. 2. With HOME, check if needed to use manual switch next to power cord, then use RC and power the device. 3.
Page 10 1xSD (SIGN), 2xUSB 2.0.,available/inserted memory is highlighted Network media sources for presentation: Network Samba server (standard network storage used in Windows, NAS) UPnP Any available UPnP/DLNA media source within local network Flickr World’s #1 photo internet cloud storage for your media files (www.flickr.com) Dropbox World’s #1 independent cloud service WWW –...
Page 11 Start Slideshow – starts the Slideshow (available in bottom bar as well) 3. Folder selection Browsing and selection of folders and files. Note: when cursor is located in Folder selection, you can get promptly to the Main Menu with Left arrow and to Recursive & Start Slideshow with the Right arrow.
Page 12: Framexx Menu
8. FrameXX Menu System Menu is accessible by cursor buttons (3 dots in upper right corner): Status General information about current FrameXX device. Youtube This is separate Youtube module. In older systems it is first necessary to install (framexx-youtube.apk, available under Download section at www.framexx.com) Internet update...
Page 13 special conditions (TV video record..), there are 50Hz modes available (if you do not know why you should use 50Hz, then use 60Hz settings) Date/Time Settings of current Date/Time, the highly recommended setting is Automatic (requires internet connection). Don’t forget to set your GMT zone. WiFi WiFi is enabled by default and it is necessary to set up your WiFi connection.
Page 14 FRAMEXX application options Time between the consecutive photos during Slideshow (Range 1sec – 100hrs ) Layout of the Slideshow defines te design of current Slideshow. Following options: Fullscreen Dissolve ( default ) Fullscreen Fade in/out Four regions – photo can be placed variably into different regions ( various size ) Four regions centered –...
Page 15 Zoom in effect It defines colour on the border outside of the active Slideshow item. Selection of how the screen will be filled out with current picture There are 3 options Default – photo is displayed with exact aspect ratio as original Max visible (Aspect ratio preserved) –...
Page 16 Vertical banner right Text speed RSS location Background color Text font Color font Banner over slideshow Banner size Banner item position Horizontal banner top/bottom Vertical banner left/right Enable/disable banners around the display. There are the following options None – banner disabled Fixed image (Device name.JPG) –...
Page 17 RSS – the RSS feed is taken according to the RSS location address settings . Text speed If displayed text is longer than screen, then it starts scrolling. Here it is possible to select speed of scrolling Very slow Slow Normal Fast Very fast...
Page 18 Banner size Banner size can be defined in 6 levels. Percentage number displays exact aspect ratio of reserved window for Banner. Example – level 2 (20%) – window has aspect ratio 100:20 ( for horizontal banners ), respective 20:100 ( for portrait banners ). For complete window filling the aspect ratio is important, not the resolution (auto-adjustment is processed) , image for banner in Full HD is 1920x384, HD ready 1368x273.
Page 19 Here it is possible to select what files are visible within Slideshow, based on Date information. Activate mask type (Disabled, Fixed date, Fixed period) Fixed date (the Slideshow will include files from present day to the Fixed date as the oldest) Fixed period (the Slideshow will include files within this period only.
Page 20 As the standard LAN item in the menu can search/browse just within the current local LAN subnet, these settings are required in the following cases 1. Local LAN server is located in the same subnet. Then this option will speed up the availability of this server (typically – 1 server in home network) 2.
Page 21 Bookmark Submenu, where it is possible to store favourite websites or load website from this list. Other options to run html pages (even during Slideshow as standard item) are by using of www file from main browser. WWW address This URL address of the html page will be used with WWW menu item in Main Menu (e.g.
Page 22 Since Flickr is providing various formats from the original pictures immediately on the fly upon request of FrameXX, the exact format/aspect ratio and resolution is based on original files. Note: Please be aware that this selection has significant impact on volume of transferred data from server to FrameXX device.
Page 23 It enables/disables monitoring in CONTROL cloud. When unchecked, device does not appear in CONTROL. Remote control It allows remote control of the device from CONTROL cloud. Level of remote control depends on current CONTROL license ( Free or Pro ). Remote control settings FTP server This remote FTP server is used for CONTROL cloud file and playlist...
Page 24 SOCKS Proxy Settings This option enables FrameXX to work in corporate environments where all internet traffic is directed via Proxy server. Proxy server Proxy server name Proxy port Proxy server port Proxy user Proxy password Developer settings The following options are used in very special cases, any change in these fields will interrupt device communication to standard CONTROL cloud.
Page 25 Note: MP3 files are visible in Folder selection, but cannot be started directly. The visibility is for review of available music files only. Range 0-100, can by adjusted during playback from the remote control as well. OPTIONS - System options It enables/disables the ability to run the last used Slideshow (top line in History) immediately after restart.
Page 26 4 locations available – MEMORY (default), SD, USB1, USB2 (very rare case and numbering is assigned upon insertion order – therefore can be used just in case when permanent one USB slot is permanently occupied) Selection of status/progress information displayed on screen. Enable photo numbering (Total number of photos and current position within Slideshow) Display progress rotational circle (Show indicator of progress/loading...
Page 27 For larger installations, it is advisable to include current location into Device_name, it helps for better orientation on the CONTROL cloud. It is very practical to restart the device once a day to refresh all internal memory and cache. Repeated Reboot (Enabled, Disabled) Repeated Reboot Time If Repeated reboot is Enabled, then device is restarted every day at this time.
Page 28 This completely erases the device History bookmark. As Dropbox is working in a secure mode by supplying encrypted tokens to the host (framexx) device, only once entering Dropbox credentials in the login dialog will it be possible to access the current account. If you would like to use another Dropbox account, it is first necessary to erase these secure tokens which will allow you to enter new credentials during the next Dropbox visit.
Page 29 FTP Reporting Disabled FTP account Empty FrameXX User Manual v. 3.2...
Page 30: Remote Access - Direct (Intranet)
9. Remote access – Direct (intranet) Generally, this is direct access within your own network, therefore it is generally expected that all ports are open for communication. Alsol, this can be used for larger remote installation, but definitely there will be security issues as open ports on remote routers will be needed.
Page 31 Section “Status” Section “Start slideshow” FrameXX User Manual v. 3.2...
Page 32 Section “History” Section “Create playlist” This is very basic implementation, for operation with Playlists we strongly recommend to use Playlist wizard in CONTROL cloud. FrameXX User Manual v. 3.2...
Page 33 Section “Settings” This section contains 5 subsections grouped by settings options. Settings – Display options: Settings – Banner options: FrameXX User Manual v. 3.2...
Page 34 Settings – File mask options: Settings – Advanced options: FrameXX User Manual v. 3.2...
Page 35 Settings – Reporting/Monitoring: Section “Timers” FrameXX User Manual v. 3.2...
Page 36 Section “Local Memory” It is possible to address any local storage location from the dropdown menu ( MEMORY, SD, USB1 ). Field “Location” can contain folder(s), if it does not exist then it will be created. Once Copy procedure is completed, press “Refresh list” button to get current file listing.
Page 37 FrameXX User Manual v. 3.2...
Page 38: Remote Access - Control Cloud
Remote access – CONTROL cloud This is the most universal remote control. This remote access can be accomplished in (almost) any network. The device just requires basic internet access for download. This feature preserves secure access into local network as framexx device uses only communication out and therefore it is not needed to open ports on a router (or firewall).
Page 39  2 levels of access – FREE (includes basic settings and device status), PRO (full functionality)  One time fee for obtaining a license, the license is transferable to any device (the number of active licenses corresponds to the number of devices with full access at any given moment, the license can be transferred between devices) Differences between FREE and PRO license type: Basic view of all devices / groups from one account...
Page 40 on “Next refresh” or to use browser refresh from cache (F5), eventually full browser refresh (Ctrl+F5) 2. Single devices can be grouped into groups. Then, you can send commands to all devices contained in this group. 3. Here it is possible to enter LOG files from all completed Slideshows 4.
Page 41 There are 2 control levels of device remote control – Basic and Advanced (it requires PRO license). As a common condition, controlled devices must have Remote control enabled (in Monitoring / Remote control / Proxy ) and properly configured (either keep “default” value or define own ftp server – this must be in accordance with FrameXX account settings).
Page 42 3. Here it is possible to change current device status from the following options: -No change (default, it is expected that sent commands change device settings not device mode ) -DEVICE ON (device will be ON, regardless of what the current mode is) -DEVICE OFF (sleep) –...
Page 43 Here it is possible to define Timers, command file operations (Delete, Copy) and select files from FTP server and from any local device memory (MEMORY,USB,SD). COPY-DELETE It is possible to Delete File Delete Folder Create Folder Copy All functions are working with local device memories, here it is possible to fully control the files remotely within the device.
Page 44 1. Slideshow 2. Slideshow can be selected from Device History, from any device local memory or from assigned FTP server 3. Slideshow can carry Recursion flag (playback of all subfolders) 4. Each Timer event can be defined according to the Time interval and Day scenario (when Timer is valid).
Page 45 In the main Playlist window it is possible to start with new Playlist or to modify any existing. Playlist wizard offers following options: 1. Pictures, videos (files) located on assigned private FTP server. You can use Drag&Drop to move item into the playlist. 2.
Page 46 History of presentations in the device One of the most important features is the ability to review finished activity of devices. All Slideshow are creating the History records (LOGs) and these records can be evaluated later. There are 2 levels of History records – Basic and Detailed (available with PRO license).
Page 47 4. Device firmware version at the time when Slideshow has been running 5. Selected period – it is possible to define the period windows to limit the number of displayed History records 6. All History records can be exported to general text log file Detailed History Here all detailed information is available not just about presented items ( date, time HH:MM, seconds optional), and filename, but as well as...
Page 48 Assigning of new License code Removal of License code (possible transfer to FREE device) New device assignment into group (can be selected only if device has current PRO license) FrameXX User Manual v. 3.2...
Page 49: Playlist Usage
Playlist usage The PLAYLIST file can be manually started from a list of files or run with other files with the Start Slideshow button. There is even possible to start a PLST file automatically upon USB or SD memory insertion (if filename of PLST is “autorun.plst”). PLST is line structured text file where each line represents individual PLST item with separate options.
Page 50 # identical location as PLST file, one folder deeper) SI: USB1/iFrame/ABC.jpg, , ar:zoom, VB:image SIPREF:stream://212.79.96.134:8015, TIM:30, D:300 # This video stream will start repeatedly at reaching 30mins ( 12:30, 13:30 - according system time) and # playback will last 5 minutes ( 300 sec ) ********************************************* AVAILABLE PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION...
Page 51: Special System Files
Special system files IFR STRUCTURE .ifr file allows operation with Memory (Memory can be controlled also via local Web access ) Parameters are not case sensitive This file can be manually started from filelist or automatically started upon USB/SD insertion ( if filename is “autorun.ifr”).
Page 52: Home - Manual Monitor Adjustment
HOME – manual monitor adjustment FrameXX User Manual v. 3.2...
Page 53: Limited Warranty
This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear, or consequential or incidental loss. Under no conditions is Kobe s.r.o. liable for loss of or damage to, a computer; nor loss of, or damage to, programs, records, or data; nor any consequential or incidental damages, even if Kobe s.r.o.

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