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  • Page 1 PN400, PN300 & SQP133 User’s Manual PN400V100-A-EN...
  • Page 2 GeoVision. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface ..........................x Compatible Firmware and Software Versions ..............xii Chapter 1 Introduction ..................... 1 1.1 Features ........................1 1.2 Packing List ......................1 1.2.1 PN400 ...................... 1 1.2.2 PN300 ...................... 1 1.2.3 SQP133....................2 Options ........................3 1.3.1 PN400 ...................... 3 1.3.2 PN300 / SQP133 ..................
  • Page 4 5.4.2 The Main Screen ..................48 5.4.3 Assign Content to Zones................51 5.4.4 Preview and Save Screen Layout ............57 5.5 Playing the Project on PN300, PN400 or SQP133..........58 Chapter 6 Content Schedule ...................60 6.1 Minimum System Requirements ................60 6.2 Installing the Content Schedule ................60 6.3 Setting the Content Schedule .................62...
  • Page 5 8.1 System Requirements ....................82 8.1.1 Minimum System Requirements ..............82 8.1.2 Software License ..................83 8.2 Installing CMS Server .....................84 8.3 Connecting the Devices to CMS Server..............86 8.4 Starting CMS Server....................87 8.4.1 List of Menu Options................89 8.5 Getting Started .......................90 8.5 Getting Started .......................90 8.5.1 Preparing the Package ................90 8.5.2 Transferring the Package.................91 8.5.3 Uploading the Package................95...
  • Page 6 9.2 Registering Domain Name..................126 9.3 Starting Dynamic DNS..................128 Specifications........................129 PN400...........................129 PN300...........................130 SQP133 ........................131 Appendix...........................132 A. Definitions of Folder Names..................132 B. Definitions of Aspect Ratio Mode ................133...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Welcome to the PN400, PN300 & SQP133 User’s Manual. The PN400, PN300 & SQP133 are devices that play back slideshows edited or managed by GeoVision’s software such as Content Designer, Content Schedule, CMS Lite and CMS Server. This Manual is designed for the following models, firmware, and software version:...

  • Page 8: Compatible Firmware And Software Versions

    Compatible Firmware and Software Versions The PN400 / PN300 / SQP133 / SQP110 Series are compatible with CMS Server / CMS Lite / Content Designer. See the following compatible versions. PN400 PN300 / SQP133 SQP110 Series V1.00 V1.06 CMS Server / CMS Lite V1.0.5.0 V1.06...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction The PN300, PN400 and SQP133 are digital media players designed to deliver uninterrupted playback of Digital Signage presentations. 1.1 Features  Multimedia support  Video resolution up to 4K2K (PN400 only)  Support for HDMI in and out (PN400 only) ...

  • Page 10: Pn300

    1.2.2 PN300 PN300 Device x 1 IR Remote Control x 1 AC/DC Adapter x 1 (12 V, 3 A, 36 W) Power Cord x 1 Software DVD x 1 Warranty Card x 1 1.2.3 SQP133 SQP133 Device × 1 IR Remote Control × 1 Magnetic Hinge x 1 Screw x 4 AC/DC Adapter ×...

  • Page 11: Options

    Contact your dealer for more information. 1.3.1 PN400 Options Details Wall Mount Kit The Wall Mount Kit is used to mount the PN400 to the wall. L-type brackets x 2 Small screws x 4 VESA Monitor-Mount Kit The VESA Monitor Mount Kit is used to mount the PN400 to the back of a VESA monitor.

  • Page 12: Pn300 / Sqp133

    Small screws x 8 The GV-WiFi USB adapter is a plug-and-play device that GV-WiFi USB Adapter provides wireless connectivity to GeoVision IP devices. The GV-WiFi USB Adapter complies with IEEE802.11 b/g/n (Draft 3.0) standards for wireless networking. The USB dongle can provide the Hardware Watchdog...

  • Page 13: Overview

    Connect to an SD card for local storage and firmware upgrade. Built-in IR receiver to receive the IR signals from the IR remote control. Reset the PN400 to the default factory settings. See 3.10 Default Restoring to Factory Default Settings for details.
  • Page 14 Rear View Figure 1-4 No. Name Function Ethernet Connect to an Ethernet. Connect to a HDMI-compliant source device, such as a DVD player HDMI in and digital TV box. HDMI out Connect to a HDMI-compliant display device. USB 3.0 Connect to a USB device for local storage of content, firmware upgrade and a USB mouse.

  • Page 15: Pn300

    Introduction 1.4.2 PN300 Front View Figure 1-1 No. Name Function The green LED indicates the system is ready. The red LED LED Indicators indicates the power is supplied. When the green LED is off and the red LED is on, the device is in sleep mode. Connect to a USB device for local storage of content, firmware upgrade and GV-WiFi USB Adapter.
  • Page 16 Rear View Figure 1-2 No. Name Function Ethernet Connect to an Ethernet. SPDIF Reserved (not enabled). HDMI Connect to an HDMI supported display device. Connect to a VGA monitor. Connect to a speaker. Power OFF/ON Switch the power on or off. DC 12V Connect to power by using the supplied power adapter.

  • Page 17: Sqp133

    Introduction 1.4.3 SQP133 Right Panel View Figure 1-5 No. Name Function Connect to an SD card for local storage of content and SD Card Slot firmware upgrade. Connect to a USB device for local storage of content, firmware upgrade, and GV-WiFi USB Adapter. Note the removal of the USB storage device will cause the SQP133 to automatically reboot.
  • Page 18 Left Panel Figure 1-6 No. Name Function Switch to the setup menu. MENU Enter the setup options or save the settings in the Setup Menu. ENTER Move the cursor up. Move the cursor down. DOWN Move the cursor left. LEFT RIGHT Move the cursor right.

  • Page 19: The Ir Remote Control

    Introduction 1.5 The IR Remote Control Figure 1-7 No. Name Function Press to enter the Standby/Sleep mode. In the standby mode, Power the screen turns off to minimize power consumption. Press the key again to enter the ON mode. Numeric / Alphabetical / Punctuation Marks Enter the numbers, alphabets or punctuation marks.
  • Page 20 Shift + 2 : 1080p at 60 Hz Shift + 3 : 2160p at 24 Hz Shift + 4 : 2160p at 30 Hz Note the resolution switch will cause the PN300 / PN400 to automatically reboot. Scan for available Access Points or wireless stations when Search wireless network is selected.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Connecting the Device 2.1.1 Connecting the PN400 Figure 2-1 1. Connect to a standard network cable. 2. Optionally, connect a HDMI-compliant source device, such as a DVD player and digital TV box. 3. Connect a display device to HDMI connector for video and audio combined outputs.
  • Page 22 5. Connect to power using the supplied power adapter. Note: 1. The default video output is set to 1080p at 30 Hz. To change the default setting, see 4.2 Configuring the General Settings. 2. The HDMI input (for HDMI-compliant source devices) only supports the resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 at 30 Hz.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Pn300

    Getting Started 2.1.2 Connecting the PN300 Figure 2-2 1. Connect a monitor to the VGA connector, or the HDMI connector for video and audio combined outputs. 2. Connect to a standard network cable. 3. If you use a VGA monitor, connect a speaker to L/R port for audio output. 4.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Sqp133

    2.1.3 Connecting the SQP133 Follow the steps below to connect the SQP133: Figure 2-3 1. Connect to power using the supplied power adapter. 2. Connect to a standard network cable. 3. Turn the Power switch to ON.

  • Page 25: Installing Wall Mount

    Optionally, you can purchase the mounting plates to mount PN300 or PN400 on a wall. 1. Unscrew the 4 screws on the back panel of the PN300 or PN400. Figure 2-4 2. Use the 4 screws in the package to tighten the L-type brackets on the PN300 or PN400. L-Type Bracket L-Type Bracket...

  • Page 26: Installing Vesa Monitor Mount

    2.3 Installing VESA Monitor Mount Optionally, you can purchase VESA Monitor mount for installing PN300 or PN400. 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in 2.2 Installing Wall Mount to tighten the L-type brackets on the back panel of the device.

  • Page 27: Playing The Slideshow

    If you are using a USB storage device, select Play Source and select USB to be the storage. 6. For PN400: The local storage is disabled by default. To select a storage device, select General and select SD or USB.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 System Setup For Pn300 / Sqp133

    Chapter 3 System Setup for PN300 / SQP133 You can customize the system settings of the PN300 / SQP133. 3.1 The Setup Menu Turn on the PN300 / SQP133 and the connected display device. The setup menu with six setup options appears. Figure 3-1 Name Description...

  • Page 29: Setting Video Output And Resolution

    System Setup 3.2 Setting Video Output and Resolution To set up the video output and resolution for PN300, select Service . The following window appears. Figure 3-2 Output: Select a video output from VGA or HDMI which is supported by the display monitor.

  • Page 30: Setting Slideshow Display Effect

    3.3 Setting Slideshow Display Effect To set up slideshow display effect, select Play Source . The following window appears. Figure 3-3 Storage: Select a local storage from USB or SD. By default, SD card is set as local storage. Interval Time: Select the interval time to play the slideshow. The options include 1, 3, 5, 10, and 30 seconds.

  • Page 31: Looking Up Device Information

    System Setup 3.4 Looking Up Device Information To see the network information, storage information, current time and firmware version, select . The following window appears. Information Figure 3-4 Output: Shows the video output and resolution. Storage: Shows whether the local storage is set to SD or USB. The remaining storage space is shown in parenthesis.

  • Page 32: Setting The Time

    3.5 Setting the Time 3.5.1 Setting the System Time To set up the system time, select Time Adjustment . The following window appears. Figure 3-5 Set Local Time: Set up the date and time. Power ON/OFF: Select Yes and set up the power on and off time. For example, if you set the power on/off to 09:00/22:00, the device will automatically turn on at 9 am and turn off at 10 pm daily.

  • Page 33: Setting The Time Zone

    System Setup 3.5.2 Setting the Time Zone To set up the time zone, select Factory and use the arrow button from the remote control to define the time. Figure 3-6...

  • Page 34: Setting The Network

    3.6 Setting the Network You can configure the network settings of the device to establish a wired or a wireless network connection. The network connection allows you to manage the media files from a remote Content Management System (CMS). For details on CMS Lite or CMS Server, see Chapter 6 CMS Lite or Chapter 7 CMS Server.

  • Page 35: Wireless Network Connection

    System Setup 3.6.2 Wireless Network Connection A GV-WiFi USB Dongle is required to connect the device to the wireless network. Figure 3-8 1. To establish a wireless network connection, select Network and select WLAN Setting. 2. Press the Search button to scan for available Access Points / wireless stations. 3.

  • Page 36: Setting The Device Name

    3.7 Setting the Device Name You can name the device by selecting Factory , and entering a name in the Location field. Figure 3-9 3.8 Copying Files from the USB Storage Device You can always insert the SD card on the PN300 / SQP133 and use a USB storage device to transfer media files to the SD card.

  • Page 37: Upgrading The Firmware

    System Setup 3.9 Upgrading the Firmware The latest firmware can be downloaded from the GeoVision Website. Follow the steps below to upgrade the device firmware. 1. Download the latest firmware from the GeoVision Website http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_3_Signage.asp 2. Copy the firmware file to the root folder of a USB storage device or an SD card.

  • Page 38: Restoring To Factory Default Settings

    Note: The power should always be on during the process of loading default value. For PN300 / PN400, use the default button on the device to restore default settings. 1. Press and hold the Default button on the front panel. The green LED will turn off after 8 seconds.

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 System Setup For Pn400

    System Setup for PN400 Chapter 4 System Setup for PN400 You can customize the system settings of the PN400. 4.1 The Setup Menu Turn on the PN400 and the connected monitor. The setup menu with seven setup options appears. Figure 4-1 Name...
  • Page 40 Name Icon Description Network Set up the network. See 4.4 Setting the Network. Time Set up the system time. See 4.5 Setting the Time. Set up the CMS settings to connect the device to CMS Lite or CMS Server. See 4.6 Connecting to CMS. Turn off the power, or set up a local schedule to turn on or off the Power power.

  • Page 41: Configuring The General Settings

    System Setup for PN400 4.2 Configuring the General Settings To set up the general settings for PN400, select General . The following window appears. Figure 4-2 Device Name: Click to change the name of the device. Language: Select a language including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Traditional Chinese.
  • Page 42 Figure 4-3 Audio: Set the volume of audio. Video: Set the aspect ratio of the video. You can choose from Letter Box, Scan and Pan, and Ignore. Note: For details on Letter Box, Scan and Pan, and Ignore, see Definitions of Aspect Ratio Mode, Appendix.

  • Page 43: Upgrading The Firmware

    System Setup for PN400 4.3 Upgrading the Firmware The latest firmware can be downloaded from the GeoVision Website. Follow the steps below to upgrade the device firmware. Figure 4-4 1. Download the latest firmware from the GeoVision Website http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_3_Signage.asp 2. Copy the firmware file to the root folder of a USB storage device or an SD card.
  • Page 44 Note: To upgrade the firmware through CMS Server or CMS Lite, see 7.9 Uploading the Firmware or 8.15 Upgrading the Firmware. You need to allocate at least 100 MB in the device storage before upgrading the firmware.

  • Page 45: Setting The Network

    System Setup for PN400 4.4 Setting the Network You can configure the network settings to manage the media files from a remote Content Management System (CMS). For details on CMS Lite or CMS Server, see Chapter 6 CMS Lite or Chapter 7 CMS Server.

  • Page 46: Setting The Time

    . The following window appears. Figure 4-6 Time Zone: Use the arrow button to define the time. NTP: select ON to synchronize the clock of PN400 over network. NTP Server: Enter the URL of a network time server. Date: Set up the date.

  • Page 47: Connecting To Cms

    System Setup for PN400 4.6 Connecting to CMS To set up CMS settings for connection to CMS Lite or CMS Server, select CMS . The following window appears. Figure 4-7 CMS: Select ON to connect the device to CMS Lite or CMS Server.

  • Page 48: Scheduling The Power On And Off

    4.7 Scheduling the Power On and Off To set up a period of time for PN400 to automatically turn on and off, or to turn off the power, select Power . The following window appears. Figure 4-8 Local Schedule: Select ON to automatically turn PN400 on and off for a time period.
  • Page 49 System Setup for PN400 4.8 Looking Up Device Information To see the information of the device, select Information . The following window appears. Figure 4-9 Resolution: Shows the video resolution. Storage (Available/Total): Shows whether the local storage is set to SD or USB. The available and total storage space is shown in parenthesis.

  • Page 50: Chapter 5 Content Designer

    Chapter 5 Content Designer Using the Content Designer, you can design your own digital media content. You can create a project contained with images, videos, scrolling tickers, RSS feeds or QR code for digital signage presentations. 5.1 Minimum System Requirements The minimum system requirements to install and run the Content Designer: Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10 32-bit...

  • Page 51: Installing The Content Designer

    2. Select Install DirectX 9.0c and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Select Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 and follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Select Install Authoring Tools and then select Install Authoring Tool-Content Designer (Only for PN300, PN400 & SQP133), and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 52 1. Download and install the DirectX 9.0c and .Net Framework 4.0: DirectX 9.0c • http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=34429 Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 • https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851 2. Go to the Software Download and Upgrading page of GeoVision Website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_8.asp 3. Click the Digital Signage tab and click the Download icon of Content Designer. Figure 5-2...

  • Page 53: The Menu Bar

    Add gridlines and select the color of the grid line on the Windows canvas to help edit the project, or change the language setting. About Display the version properties of the Content Designer. Note: The Control tab is not available for PN400.

  • Page 54: Creating A Project

    5.4.1 Create a Screen Layout 1. To create a project, click File on the menu bar and select New Scenario. 2. Select PN300, SQP133, GV-3D People Counter or PN400 and a screen resolution. Figure 5-4 Note: The Content Designer supports the following resolutions:...
  • Page 55 3. Click the Rotation drop-down list to select 0° for the landscape display or 90° for the portrait display. Here we choose the landscape display to show you the following instructions. Note: The Rotation function is not supported for PN400. 4. Select a desired template or select Null to create your own layout. Figure 5-5...

  • Page 56: The Main Screen

    5.4.2 The Main Screen After the screen layout is selected, the main screen appears. Figure 5-6 No. Name Function Overview Display the location of an object (or a zone) on the layout. : Hide or show the layer of the selected object/zone.
  • Page 57 Content Designer No. Name Function QR: Add an object (or a zone) to include QR code. Ticker: Add an object (or a zone) to include a scrolling ticker. You can only add up to 32 scrolling tickers to a project. Image: Add an object (or a zone) to include an image.
  • Page 58 No. Name Function Blue: Image files Green: Video or image files Orange: Scrolling Ticker Object Colors Red: RSS feeds Purple: QR code Light green: HDMI signal input Bright green: 4K or H.265 video files Display the screen resolution and rotation degree of the Resolution project.

  • Page 59: Assign Content To Zones

    1. To add videos: Note: The objects HDMI in and 4K video are only available for PN400. 4K video refers to a video with 4K resolution or H.265 video codec. Up to 2 videos are allowed in a layout, including a combination of one HDMI in and one video, or one 4K video only.
  • Page 60 Top, Up, Down or Bottom. D. To define the repetition of a video: Only For PN400, right-click a file on the playlist, select Properties and specify the number of times to repeat the video (Repeat Time).
  • Page 61 The image formats supported are .PNG, .BMP and .JPEG. For PN400, if you select the image of 1080p (1920 x 1080), the maximum file size supported is 2 MB and if you select 2160p (3480 x 2160), that is 4 MB.
  • Page 62 For PN300, specify the duration of an image in seconds (Interval) at the bottom of the dialog box. For PN400, right-click an image on the playlist, select Properties and specify the duration of the image in seconds (Play Time). E. Only for PN300, to overlap the image on a video in semi-transparent form, select Transparent.
  • Page 63 Content Designer B. Click Add to add the text to the text list. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-12 C. Type the text you want to display for the ticker. Up to 32 tickers can be added. To edit, delete or change the display order, right-click a ticker to access these options. D.
  • Page 64 To add the RSS feeds: A. Double-click the RSS feed object (zone). B. In the Feed URL section, click the button and select a source of news headlines from the list. Figure 5-14 C. Click the Connection button to test the selected Feed URL to find out if the news link is available.

  • Page 65: Preview And Save Screen Layout

    Content Designer 5.4.4 Preview and Save Screen Layout 1. To preview the created project, click Preview on the main screen. 2. To save the project, click File and select Output Scenario. 3. Name the project in the Scenario Name field, and choose its size. Click to browse the location to save the project.

  • Page 66: Playing The Project On Pn300, Pn400 Or Sqp133

    5.5 Playing the Project on PN300, PN400 or SQP133 To play the project, created using the Content Designer, on the PN300 / PN400 / SQP133, follow the steps below: To create a folder: 1. Create a folder named Scenario in a USB storage device or an SD card. If you like to play multiple projects repeatedly, create a folder named Loop_Scenario.
  • Page 67 Content Designer 3. You can also upload projects to the device using a central management system. See Chapter 7 CMS Lite or Chapter 8 CMS Server for more details.

  • Page 68: Chapter 6 Content Schedule

    Installing from Software DVD Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a window pops up. Select Install Authoring Tools, and then select Install Authoring Tool-Content Schedule (Only for PN300, PN400 & SQP133), and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 69 Content Schedule Figure 6-1 Downloading from GeoVision Website Download and install Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851 Go to the Software Download and Upgrading page of GeoVision Website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_8.asp Select the Digital Signage tab and click the Download icon of Content Schedule.

  • Page 70: Setting The Content Schedule

    6.3 Setting the Content Schedule Start the Content Schedule software, and this dialog box appears. You can create up to three content schedules by using three sets of Power On and Power Off settings. Figure 6-3 To create the first content schedule, click the New box on the template list, or click on the Fast Food or Shopping Mall box to use the readymade templates.
  • Page 71 Content Schedule Click the Setting 1 button to set up the first schedule. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-6 Specify the date to play the media files in the Start Date and End Date drop-down lists. Figure 6-7 Specify the day(s) to play the media files. Figure 6-8...
  • Page 72 To exclude certain dates from the schedule, select the dates from the drop-down list, and click Add. Figure 6-9 Click OK. This calendar appears. The scheduled dates are displayed in black color. Figure 6-10...
  • Page 73 Content Schedule Double-click any of the scheduled dates in black. This setup box appears. You can further specify a period of time in a day to play the media files. Figure 6-11 10. Click any time column. This dialog box appears. You can specify the type of media file and time to play.
  • Page 74 Loop Scenario: Click the button to locate the Scenario folder, select PN300.XML, PN400.CONF or SQP133.XML, and click Open. Figure 6-13 Specify a period of time to play the Scenario files in the Start Time and End Time drop-down lists. Click OK.
  • Page 75 Content Schedule 13. Click OK in the Program Guide dialog box to apply the time settings to the selected date. 14. Repeat above steps to set up the second and the third content schedules, if necessary. 15. To save the schedule, click File and select Export on the main screen, name the schedule and click File Transfer Completes when this message box appears.

  • Page 76: Chapter 7 Cms Lite

    Chapter 7 CMS Lite The CMS Lite is Content Management System, allowing you to remotely upload media files, scrolling tickers or firmware to multiple digital signage devices. Figure 7-1 Note: For information on SQP110, refer to SQP110 Series User’s Manual.

  • Page 77: Minimum System Requirements

    CMS Lite 7.1 Minimum System Requirements The minimum system requirements to install and run the CMS Lite: Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10 32-bit OS Supported Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10 64-bit generation Core i3-4130, 3.4 GHz 4 GB 80 GB AGP or PCI-Express, 1024 x 768 (1280 x 1024...

  • Page 78: Installing The Cms Lite

    Installing from Software DVD 1. Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a window pops up. 2. If you use a USB dongle, select Install GeoVision USB Devices Driver and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Select Install Content Management System and then select Install CMS Lite, and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 79 CMS Lite Downloading from GeoVision Website 1. Go to the Software Download and Upgrading page of GeoVision Website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_8.asp 2. Select the Digital Signage tab and click the Download icon of CMS Lite. Figure 7-3...

  • Page 80: Connecting The Devices To Cms Lite

    3. Keep the Port value as 10000 or modify it to match the port on the CMS Lite. 4. Press OK to save the settings. For PN400, it will restart. When the CMS Lite is started, the devices will be connected to the CMS Lite automatically, the connection information will be listed.

  • Page 81: The Main Screen

    CMS Lite 7.5 The Main Screen Figure 7-7 No. Name Function File Exit the CMS Lite. Configure: Configure the communication port between the CMS Lite and the devices. The available port number is Tool between 1 and 65534. The default value is 10000. Version: Display the version of the CMS Lite.
  • Page 82 No. Name Function Upload the scrolling ticker to the device. See 7.10 Uploading Ticker Scrolling Ticker. Remove Content Remove the files saved on the local storage of the device. Reboot Reboot the device. Reload Refresh the information. Display the information of connected devices, including device type, device name, IP address, MAC address, status, Information last update time, transfer status, file name, transfer speed,...

  • Page 83: Uploading Video And Image Files

    IMPORTANT: The upload action will remove previous Loop_Video, Scenario, Loop_Scenario or Schedule folder from the local storage of the device. Note: For PN400, the CMS Lite will keep connected even after the uploading process is complete.

  • Page 84: Uploading The Scenario Or Loop Scenario

    IMPORTANT: The upload action will remove previous Loop_Video, Scenario, Loop_Scenario or Schedule folder from the local storage of the device. Note: For PN400, the CMS Lite will keep connected even after the uploading process is complete.

  • Page 85: Uploading The Schedule

    CMS Lite 7.8 Uploading the Schedule To upload the content schedule, created using the Content Schedule software, to the device, follow the steps below. 1. On the CMS Lite, select the desired device(s) and click the Upload Schedule button Figure 7-10 2.

  • Page 86: Uploading The Firmware

    7.9 Uploading the Firmware To upload the firmware to the device, follow the steps below. 1. On the CMS Lite, select the desired device(s) and click the Upload Firmware button to locate the firmware file. 2. Click Open. The percentage of uploading process will be displayed in the Transfer Status column.

  • Page 87: Uploading The Scrolling Ticker

    CMS Lite 7.10 Uploading the Scrolling Ticker To upload a scrolling ticker to the device, follow the steps below. 1. On the CMS Lite, select the desired device(s) and click the Ticker Setup button Figure 7-11 2. Type the text in the Text field. You can type up to 200 characters in the Text filed. 3.

  • Page 88: Changing The Device Name

    3. Click OK. The CMS Lite will disconnect and then reconnect to the device automatically. Note: You can find the device name in the Factory menu of the device. See 3.7 Setting the Device Name (for PN400 / SQP133) or see 4.2 Configuring the General Settings (for PN400).

  • Page 89: Chapter 8 Cms Server

    CMS Server Chapter 8 CMS Server CMS Server is a Content Management System server that allows you to upload media files, scrolling tickers or firmware to up to 1000 digital signage devices using a Web interface. You can also look up records and analysis of user and device activities. Figure 8-1 Note: For details on SQP110, see SQP110 Series User’s Manual.

  • Page 90: System Requirements

    8.1 System Requirements The system requirements for CMS Server are listed below. Note: For the compatible firmware versions of PN300, PN400, SQP133 and SQP110 with the CMS Server, see Compatible Firmware and Software Versions at the beginning of the manual.

  • Page 91: Software License

    CMS Server 8.1.2 Software License An USB dongle is required to connect CMS Server to devices. Starting from a minimum of 5 connections to a maximum of 1000 connections, different number of connections is available for purchase in increments of 5 connections. Free License 1000 clients Maximum License...

  • Page 92: Installing Cms Server

    Installing from Software DVD 1. Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a window pops up. 2. To install USB dongle driver, select Install GeoVision USB Devices Driver and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. To install the CMS Server, select Install Content Management System, select Install CMS Server, and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 93 CMS Server Downloading from GeoVision Website 1. Go to the Software Download and Upgrading page of GeoVision Website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_8.asp 2. Select the Digital Signage tab and click the Download icon of CMS Server. Figure 8-3...

  • Page 94: Connecting The Devices To Cms Server

    3. Keep the Port value as 10000 or modify it to match the port on CMS Server. 4. Press OK to save the settings. For PN400, it will restart. When CMS Server is started, the device will be listed in the Device Setup page as Invalid.

  • Page 95: Starting Cms Server

    CMS Server 8.4 Starting CMS Server After installing CMS Server, the CMS Server icon will appear in the system tray. Follow the steps below to configure general settings and access the Web interface of CMS Server. 1. To configure the general settings, right-click the CMS Server icon , click Stop Service, and click Configure to access the following options.
  • Page 96 Note: 1. To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a one-time installation of GeoVision’s ActiveX component onto your computer. 2. If CMS Server is installed behind a firewall or router, you may need to open these default ports: HTTP port 80 and command port 10000.

  • Page 97: List Of Menu Options

    CMS Server 8.4.1 List of Menu Options After logging in the Web interface, the following menu options are available in the left panel. Refer to the section number below to see more details on each menu option. 8.10.1 Device Information 8.10.2 System Information 8.10 Information 8.10.3 User Information...

  • Page 98: Getting Started

    8.5 Getting Started After logging into the Web interface, you will need to first establish connection with the devices (see 8.3 Connecting the Devices to CMS Server). Next, prepare a content package, transfer the package to the designated storage path on the local PC, and then upload the package to the devices.

  • Page 99: Transferring The Package

    CMS Server 8.5.2 Transferring the Package Before uploading the content package to the device, you need to first transfer the content package to the designated storage path on the computer. 1. In the Upload Management section, click Package Management. This page appears. Figure 8-10 2.
  • Page 100 3. Click Next. This dialog box appears. Figure 8-12 4. Select Compressed to transfer zipped files, or click Browse to locate the files for the package. You can press the Ctrl and Shift key to select multiple files. Note: The Scenario, Loop Scenario and Schedule files must be zipped before you can transfer to the local computer, while compressing files for Loop Video is optional.
  • Page 101 CMS Server 6. If you are uploading Loop Video or Loop Scenario, this dialog box will appear. To upload a media file larger than 2 GB, you need to upload the file from a remote storage link, e.g. https://www.dropbox.com/. You can add multiple URLs by using semicolons to separate addresses.
  • Page 102 8. Click a media file to set it as the package cover and click OK. The cover will be shown on the Device Information page when this package is assigned. For example: Figure 8-15 Note: For the package cover, if the selected item is a video file, its first frame will be used as the package cover.

  • Page 103: Uploading The Package

    CMS Server 8.5.3 Uploading the Package After transferring the content package to the designated storage path, the content package can now be uploaded to the device. If the network settings on the device have not been set up, refer to 8.3 Connecting the Devices to CMS Server. Instant Uploading 1.
  • Page 104 Scheduled Uploading You can upload the packages based on your schedule. Using this function allows your device to play videos or images at the appointed time. Select the Booking Upload option on the top left corner and the window expands as below.

  • Page 105: Revising The Package

    CMS Server 8.5.4 Revising the Package To add or delete files from an existing package, double-click the device’s Package Type to access this page. To download the files, use the Download button. Figure 8-20...

  • Page 106: Applying The Scrolling Ticker

    8.6 Applying the Scrolling Ticker You can apply the scrolling ticker to the uploaded package. The scrolling ticker will be applied to the package and any existing scrolling ticker will be replaced. 1. In the Device Setup, select the desired device. Figure 8-21 2.

  • Page 107: Applying The Rss Feed

    CMS Server 8.7 Applying the RSS Feed You can apply RSS feeds to the uploaded package. When you apply new RSS feeds, any existing scrolling ticker or RSS feeds will be replaced. 1. In the Device section, click Rss. This page appears. Figure 8-23 2.

  • Page 108: Planning Device Group

    8.8 Planning Device Group You can manage the devices by planning them into groups to avoid repetitive procedures when you upload the packages and upgrade the firmware. 1. In the Server Setting section, click Group. This page appears. Figure 8-25 2.
  • Page 109 CMS Server 3. Select the newly added group and click the Management button. This page appears. Figure 8-27 4. Click the device you want to add to the designated group from the Objects box. Move the selected devices by using arrow buttons. 5.

  • Page 110: Arranging The Loop Video

    8.9 Arranging the Loop Video You can arrange the videos and images in a Loop Video folder to play on the device in any type of order. 1. In the Upload Management section, click Package Management. This page appears. Figure 8-28 2.
  • Page 111 CMS Server 5. Click and drag the files from the left box to the right box. 6. You can use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to help you arrange the playing order. The top file is the first to play on the device. 7.

  • Page 112: Information

    8.10 Information This section introduces how to look up device information, system information, user information and package information. 8.10.1 Device Information The Device Information page shows device details such as device name, IP address, connection status, and the name of the package being played. After logging in CMS Server, the Device Information page is displayed by default and can later on be accessed by clicking the Device Information tab labeled in red.
  • Page 113 The Package Name column only shows the packages uploaded from the CMS Server. Formatting the SD card or USB storage device is only available on CMS Server V1.0.4.0 with PN300 / SQP133 firmware V1.06 or later, and CMS Server V1.0.5.0 with PN400.

  • Page 114: System Information

    8.10.2 System Information The System Information page shows the version information, system time, maximum number of devices allowed and number of devices currently connected. Note: The CMS Server synchronizes the devices’ time with the Network Time Server automatically each time it connects to the devices. Figure 8-32 8.10.3 User Information The User Information page shows the user accounts created, the password hint and the...

  • Page 115: Package Information

    CMS Server 8.10.4 Package Information The Package Information page shows the name, type, size, version, owner and upload time of the content packages stored. Figure 8-34...

  • Page 116: Device Setup

    8.11 Device Setup The device setup page allows you to see the devices available, connect to devices, upload content to devices and apply scrolling ticker. After you connect the device to CMS server, the device will be listed as Invalid in the device list as shown below. Figure 8-35 To add the invalid device, double-click the device name.
  • Page 117 CMS Server Reboot: Reboots the device. Format: Formats your USB storage device or SD card inserted to the device. Email Alarm: Sets up an e-mail notification when the device is disconnected from the CMS Server. To establish an e-mail alarm, select a device, click , point to Email Alarm and select Email Alarm.

  • Page 118: Event Query

    8.12 Event Query In the Event Query section, you can look up record of user activities and device activities. 8.12.1 Behavior Log Query Using the Behavior Log Query, you can search user activities such as login, adding packages, adding devices and applying scrolling ticker. Figure 8-37 1.

  • Page 119: Behavior Log Analysis

    CMS Server 8.12.2 Behavior Log Analysis Using the Behavior Log Query, you can see user activities displayed in bar graph, pie graph or line graph. Figure 8-38 1. Use the Event Type drop-down list to select the type of event to search or click Select All.

  • Page 120: Device Event Query

    8.12.3 Device Event Query Using the Device Event Query, you can search device events such as connection to devices and uploading packages to devices. Figure 8-39 1. Use the Event Type drop-down list to select the type of event to search. 2.

  • Page 121: Device Event Analysis (Counts)

    CMS Server 8.12.4 Device Event Analysis (Counts) Using the Device Event Analysis (Counts), you can see the number of connections made to devices and the number of packages uploaded in bar graph, pie graph or line graph. Figure 8-40 1. Use the Event Type drop-down list to select the type of event to search or click Select All.

  • Page 122: Device Event Analysis (Elapsed Time)

    8.12.5 Device Event Analysis (Elapsed Time) Using the Device Event Analysis (Elapsed Time), you can see the total connection time and package upload time for each device in bar graph, pie graph or line graph. Figure 8-41 1. Use the Event Type drop-down list to select the type of event. Select Logout to see the total connection time of each device or select Upload Package to see the total package upload time of each device.

  • Page 123: Play Count Analysis

    CMS Server 8.12.6 Play Count Analysis Using the Play Count Analysis, you can see the frequency or the length of the time of the designated file which have been played on the device and export the play count files. Figure 8-42 To Show the Play History 1.
  • Page 124 The following two figures show the count result of a Scenario package which includes images files (.jpg), video files (.mp4) and stickers or RSS (.txt). Figure 8-43 Play Count Figure 8-44 Play Time To Export the Play History Files 1. Click the Query button to display the list of the files in the Play History section. 2.

  • Page 125: Upload Management

    CMS Server 8.13 Upload Management Before uploading video or image to the device, you need to transfer the content to the specified storage location in Package Management of the Upload Management section. Figure 8-45 Add Package: Adds packages to the specified storage location. See 8.5.2 Transferring the Package for more details.

  • Page 126: Server Setting

    8.14 Server Setting In the Server Setting section, you can create user accounts, configure network settings, set up mail server for password retrieval and manage packages. The Server Setting section is only available for the administrator. 8.14.1 User Account You can create user accounts to access CMS Server. Figure 8-46 Click the Add button.

  • Page 127: Network Setting

    CMS Server • Analyze allows accessi to the Event Query section. Click OK to return to the User Account List. You can edit the account setting using the Change Password and E-Mail buttons. To delete an account, select an account and click the Delete button. 8.14.2 Network Setting In the Network Setting page, you can configure basic network settings as well as set up SSL protocol and Dynamic DNS.

  • Page 128: Email Service

    Service Provider: Click the link below to register a GeoVision DDNS Server. The provider is GeoVision DDNS Server V2 by default. User Name: Type the username used to enable the service from the GeoVision DDNS Server. For GeoVision DDNS Server V2, type the complete host name.
  • Page 129 CMS Server [SMTP] SMTP Server: Type your SMTP Server’s URL address or IP address. Port: The default port for most SMTP servers is 25. However webmail Yahoo and Hotmail generally use different SMTP port. In this case, check your e-mail provider for the SMTP port number.

  • Page 130: Upgrading The Firmware

    8.15 Upgrading the Firmware To upload firmware to the device, follow the steps below. In the left menu, click Upload Management, select Package Management and click the Add Package button. Select Firmware from the Package Type drop-down list. Click Next. Figure 8-50 Select Compressed if the firmware is zipped or click Browse to locate the firmware file.
  • Page 131 CMS Server After the uploading process is completed, the device will automatically restart. Note: You need to allocate at least 100 MB in the device storage before upgrading the firmware.

  • Page 132: Chapter 9 Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 9 Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) provides a convenient way of accessing the CMS Lite when using a dynamic IP address. Dynamic DNS can direct the changing IP address of the CMS Lite to a same domain name, so that you don’t need to go through the trouble of checking if the IP address assigned by the DHCP server or ISP has changed.
  • Page 133 Dynamic DNS Downloading from GeoVision Website 1. Go to the Software Download and Upgrading page of GeoVision Website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_8.asp 2. Select the Digital Signage tab and click the Download icon of Dynamic DNS Service V2. Figure 9-2...

  • Page 134: Registering Domain Name

    9.2 Registering Domain Name 1. Start the DNS Client, and click Register. Figure 9-3 2. The Register page of Dynamic DNS Server appears. Figure 9-4...
  • Page 135 Dynamic DNS 3. Type a username. The username can be up to 16 characters. The username accepts “a ~ z”, “0~9”, and “-“, but does not accept space or “-“ as the first character. 4. Type a password. The password is case-sensitive and must be at least 6 characters. Re-type the password for confirmation.

  • Page 136: Starting Dynamic Dns

    9.3 Starting Dynamic DNS After registering a domain name with DDNS service, you can now enable the DDNS function. Figure 9-6 1. Run the DNS Client. 2. Type the Username and Password used to enable the service from the Dynamic DNS server.

  • Page 137: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications PN400 Model PN400 Multimedia support Video Format H.264 video: max 10 Mbit/s H.265 video: max 5 Mbit/s Audio Format PNG / JPEG / BMP Photo Format 1080p (1920 x 1080): max 2 MB 2160p (3840 x 2160): max 4 MB...

  • Page 138: Pn300

    PN300 Model PN300 Video Format Multimedia support Audio Format Photo Format PNG / JPEG / BMP Audio Output High Definition, 3.5 mm jack HDMI 480p 640 x 480 Video Output at 60 Hz 720p 1024 x 768 1080i 1280 x 768 1080p 1366 x 768 TV Standard...

  • Page 139: Sqp133

    Appendix SQP133 Model SQP133 Video Format Multimedia support Audio Format Photo Format PNG / JPEG / BMP Audio Output Built-in speakers (4 Ω / 1.5 W) Video Output 1280 x 800 TV Standard NTSC / PAL SD Card Class 4 or above (FAT32 and NTFS formats) USB 2.0 backward compatible (FAT32 and NTFS formats) IR Remote Control Operating Temperature...

  • Page 140: Appendix

    Appendix A. Definitions of Folder Names The followings are the names and the descriptions of the folders workable with digital signage devices. Folder Name Description The folder stores the image and/or video files, and is used Loop_Video for the slideshow to be played repeatedly on the device. See 2.4 Playing the Slideshow.

  • Page 141: Definitions Of Aspect Ratio Mode

    Appendix B. Definitions of Aspect Ratio Mode Set to display the video in its original proportions with black Letter Box margins at the top and bottom of the video. Set to display the video in its original proportions to fill the Pan and Scan screen, often cutting off portions at the top and bottom or left and right sides of the video to focus on the prominent...

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