IEI Technology iSignager 10.4 User Manual

10.4" lcd with wireless module, video input, audio input & output, dvi-i, lan, usb, ip64 compliant front panel

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iSignager 10.4" Panel PC
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
iSignager 10.4"
10.4" iSignager LCD with Wireless Module, Video Input
Audio Input & Output, DVI-I Output, LAN, USB,
Rev. 1.00 – 18 March, 2009
IP64 Compliant Front Panel

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    10.4" Panel PC IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: iSignager 10.4" 10.4" iSignager LCD with Wireless Module, Video Input Audio Input & Output, DVI-I Output, LAN, USB, IP64 Compliant Front Panel User Manual Page i Rev. 1.00 – 18 March, 2009...
  • Page 2 10.4" Panel PC Revision Date Version Changes 18 March, 2009 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 10.4" Panel PC Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 4 ......................15 ACKING 2 INSTALLATION ......................17 2.1 H ..................18 ARDWARE NSTALLATION 2.1.1 iSignager 10.4" Set-Up ..................18 2.1.2 HDD Installation (Optional)................18 2.1.3 DVI/VGA Connection..................20 2.1.3.1 Supported Output Ports and Resolutions ..........21 2.2 M ....................... 22 OUNTING 2.2.1 Wall Mounting....................
  • Page 5 10.4" Panel PC 3.3 R ....................35 EMOTE ONTROL A SERIAL PORT COMMANDS................... 36 A.1 C ............37 HECK AND ODIFY TATUS BY ERIAL A.1.1 Successful Message—LAN Connection ............44 A.1.2 Successful Message—Wifi Connection ............45 A.2 C ..................46...
  • Page 6 10.4" Panel PC List of Figures Figure 1-1: Front View ........................10 Figure 1-2: Bottom Panel View....................11 Figure 1-3: Rear View ........................12 Figure 1-4: Dimensions (millimeters) ..................13 Figure 2-1: Format the HDD via IDE-USB Cable ................18 Figure 2-2: Back Cover Retention Screws .................19 Figure 2-3: IDE Connector Location ...................19...
  • Page 7 10.4" Panel PC List of Tables Table 1-1: iSignager 10.4" Specifications ..................15 Table 1-2: Packing List.........................16 Table 2-1: Supported Resolutions for the Second Display Device .........22 Table 3-1: OSD Menus........................29 Page vii...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    10.4" Panel PC Chapter Introduction Page 8...
  • Page 9: O Verview

    The iSignager 10.4" is a multimedia display device developed by IEI to display dynamic, visual and audio contents for a target audience. The flat front panel of the iSignager 10.4" provides IP 64 protection, which effectively wards off dust and water. The iSignager 10.4"...
  • Page 10: S Ystem O Verview

    10.4" Panel PC 1.3 System Overview 1.3.1 Front View The front of the iSignager 10.4" is a flat panel TFT LCD screen surrounded by an ABS/PC plastic frame. The iSignager 10.4" also includes two sensors and one LED on the front panel:...
  • Page 11: Bottom Panel

    10.4" Panel PC 1.3.2 Bottom Panel All peripheral device connectors are located on the bottom panel of the iSignager 10.4". The following is a list of the bottom panel peripheral device connectors used on the iSignager 10.4". Power switch...
  • Page 12: Figure 1-3: Rear View

    10.4" Panel PC Figure 1-3: Rear View Page 12...
  • Page 13: P Hysical D Imensions

    10.4" Panel PC 1.4 Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions are shown below. Width: 276 mm Height: 227 mm Depth: 51 mm Figure 1-4: Dimensions (millimeters) Page 13...
  • Page 14: S Pecifications

    10.4" Panel PC 1.5 Specifications Table 1-1 shows the specifications. iSignager 10.4" Specification LCD Size 10.4" Max. Resolution 800 x 600 Brightness (cd/m2) Contrast 500:1 LCD Color 16.2 million Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.264 x 0.264 View Angle (H / V)
  • Page 15: Packing List

    10.4" Panel PC iSignager 10.4" Specification N/G Weight 1.33 kg Table 1-1: iSignager 10.4" Specifications 1.6 Packing List The package includes the following components. If anything is missing or defective, please contact IEI immediately. Quantity Item Image iSignager 10.4"...
  • Page 16: Table 1-2: Packing List

    10.4" Panel PC Quantity Item Image iSignager AdDesign software companion Table 1-2: Packing List Page 16...
  • Page 17: Installation

    10.4" Panel PC Chapter Installation Page 17...
  • Page 18: H Ardware I Nstallation

    10.4" for broadcasting. 2.1.2 HDD Installation (Optional) A hard drive disk (HDD) can be used as the storage device on the iSignager 10.4" instead of the CF card. The HDD provides larger data storage capacity. Before installing the HDD, please install the iSignager AdDesign first and design the layout and sequence with the iSignager AdDesign (see iSignager AdDesign user manual).
  • Page 19: Figure 2-2: Back Cover Retention Screws

    10.4" Panel PC Step 2: Generate a playable disk to the HDD. Follow the steps in the AdDesigner manual to prepare the hard drive. Disconnect the HDD from the computer. Step 3: Remove the plastic back cover. The plastic back cover is secured to the chassis with few retention screws.
  • Page 20: Dvi/Vga Connection

    Replace the aluminum cover and the plastic back cover. Step 0: 2.1.3 DVI/VGA Connection The iSignager 10.4" supports dual display via the DVI-I connector on the bottom panel. To connect the iSignager 10.4" to a monitor, follow the instructions below. Step 1: DVI: Connect the DVI cable to the DVI port on the bottom panel.
  • Page 21: Supported Output Ports And Resolutions

    AdDesign user manual for more details.Step 0: Figure 2-6: Device Settings 2.1.3.1 Supported Output Ports and Resolutions The iSignager 10.4" supports multiple resolutions for the second display device. The supported display resolutions are listed in Table 2-1. Output Port Resolution DVI –...
  • Page 22: M Ounting

    1920x1200 Table 2-1: Supported Resolutions for the Second Display Device 2.2 Mounting The iSignager 10.4" can be mounted on a wall, stand or arm. The mounting methods are described below. 2.2.1 Wall Mounting The iSignager 10.4" has Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard mounting holes on the rear panel.
  • Page 23: Figure 2-7: Wall-Mounting Bracket

    10.4" Panel PC Figure 2-7: Wall-mounting Bracket Step 6: Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the four screw holes on the real panel of the monitor and tighten until the screw shank is secured against the rear panel (Figure 2-8).
  • Page 24: Stand Installation

    The iSignager 10.4" has Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard mounting holes tapped into the rear panel. The stand mounting plate has a matching VESA hole pattern. To mount the iSignager 10.4" onto a stand, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 25: Arm Mounting

    2.2.3 Arm Mounting The iSignager 10.4" is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant and can be mounted on an arm with a 100mm interface pad. To mount the iSignager 10.4" on an arm, please follow the steps below. Step 3: The arm is a separately purchased item.
  • Page 26: Figure 2-10: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes

    10.4" Panel PC Figure 2-10: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes Step 6: Secure the iSignager 10.4" to the interface pad by inserting four retention screws through the bottom of the mounting arm interface pad and into the iSignager 10.4".
  • Page 27: Osd Configuration

    10.4" Panel PC Chapter OSD Configuration Page 27...
  • Page 28: Osd M Enu S Tructure

    10.4" Panel PC 3.1 OSD Menu Structure Table 3-1 shows the OSD menu structure for all models of the iSignager LCD Series. Level 0 Level 1 Value Image Menu Brightness 0 to 100 Contrast 0 to 100 Sharpness 0 to 100...
  • Page 29: Using The Osd

    10.4" Panel PC Auto Brightness Auto Brightness Table 3-1: OSD Menus 3.2 Using the OSD OSD menu options are described below. 3.2.1 Image Menu Image menu options are shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1: Image Menu Brightness Adjusts the brightness of screen. This function adjusts the offset value of ADC.
  • Page 30: Display Menu

    10.4" Panel PC 3.2.2 Display Menu Display options are shown in Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2: Display Menu Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the LCD screen position. Phase Adjusts the input signal (Analog only) Clock Adjusts the dot clock position Display Control This item allows adjustment of the following items.
  • Page 31: Color Menu

    10.4" Panel PC 3.2.3 Color Menu Color options are shown in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3: Color Menu Color options are described below. Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the color hues Color Temperature Fine-tunes the palette of color hues sRGB Fine-tunes the balance among the Red, Green, and Blue...
  • Page 32: System Menu

    10.4" Panel PC 3.2.4 System Menu System options are shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4: System Menu System options are described below. Audio Mutes the audio or adjusts audio volume. Factory Reset Restores the default OSD settings. Note that this will restore all default display settings.
  • Page 33: Osd Configuration

    10.4" Panel PC 3.2.4.1 OSD Configuration OSD configurations are shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5: OSD Configuration OSD configuration options are described below. OSD Timer Determines how many seconds the OSD screen stays on screen before it disappears when OSD is left unattended.
  • Page 34: Auto-Brightness (Auto-Dimming) Configuration

    10.4" Panel PC 3.2.4.2 Auto-Brightness (Auto-Dimming) Configuration The iSignager LCD Series features an auto-dimming function. Use the OSD to turn this function on or turn off. The auto-dimming screen is shown in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6: Auto Brightness Configuration Auto Brightness configuration options are described below.
  • Page 35: R Emote C Ontrol

    10.4" Panel PC 3.3 Remote Control The iSignager LCD Series comes with a remote control for easy configuration of OSD settings. Figure 3-7 shows the remote control and its function keys. Figure 3-7: Remote Control LCD On/Off. Press this button to turn the LCD monitor on or off.
  • Page 36: A Serial Port Commands

    10.4" Panel PC Appendix Serial Port Commands Page 36...
  • Page 37 Follow these steps to check and modify settings through the serial port. Step 1: In Windows® 200/XP, create a HyperTerminal session and prepare a null modem cable to connect the PC and the iSignager 10.4". Figure A-1: HyperTerminal NOTE: All these settings can be done in the iSignager AdDesign.
  • Page 38 10.4" Panel PC Step 2: Modify COM1 Settings as below. Figure A-2: COM Port Settings Step 3: Connect RS-232 cable to COM1 of iSignager 10.4": vick[/]# run vick[/]# cd /bin Step 4: Display Playerinfo function: vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo Usage: ./playerinfo -i: To display all information...
  • Page 39 10.4" Panel PC ./playerinfo -ci ip: To change client IP ./playerinfo -d 1/0: To enable DHCP(1) or to disable DHCP(0) ./playerinfo -pstop: To stop playlist ./playerinfo -pstart: To start playlist ./playerinfo -cstart: To restart client ./playerinfo -time <val>: To change time : To display wireless info ./playerinfo -wal...
  • Page 40 10.4" Panel PC Server Hostname : RD-VICKWU-NB Server Ip : 192.168.10.5 Dhcp : disable Display Device : VGA 1360x768 60 Apps Version : 200 WIFI : BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: /new/part1/bin/playerinfo Client ra0 Ip : 192.168.10.3 Access Point : 00:13:46:87:EA:02...
  • Page 41 10.4" Panel PC BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo Changing server IP Done Example 6. Set client IP to client system vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo -ci 10.10.10.74 BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo Changing client IP 10.10.10.74 eth0: link up, 100Mbps, full-duplex, lpa 0x45E1 vick[/bin]# interface < eth0 > is up and running ================================================== the systems IP address is :10.10.10.74...
  • Page 42 10.4" Panel PC Example 7. Set DHCP action vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo -d 1 BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo Changing dhcp.txt Done Example 8. Stop playing vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo -pstop BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo killall: pictureplayer: no process killed killall: play0: no process killed...
  • Page 43 10.4" Panel PC vick[/bin]# *******************PLAYING /new/playlist5.txt***********************Fading: disabled Alpha0: 255 Alpha1: 255 Running check iEi WCODE 1 0x05 0x02 iEi RCODE 1 0x05 0x02 Example 10. Restart client connect vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo -cstart BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo vick[/bin]# interface < eth0 > is up and running ================================================== the systems ip address is :10.10.10.74...
  • Page 44: A.1.1 Successful Message—Lan Connection

    10.4" Panel PC BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo Setting the date Sat Jul 22 11:14:00 MDT 2006 Example 12. Reboot the player vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo -reboot Step 6: Use the following command to modify LAN settings: ifconfig eth0 IP : set client IP value ifconfig eth0 netmask : set client mask e.g.
  • Page 45: A.1.2 Successful Message—Wifi Connection

    10.4" Panel PC ================================================== the systems ip address is :192.168.1.10 connecting to windows server....windows server ip address is : 192.168.1.5 windows server hostname is : RD-VICKWU-NB error status-w: Contact iEi code=0x05 failed connection = Y CONNECTED TO WINDOWS SERVER!
  • Page 46: A.2 C Hecking C Onnection

    < ra0 > is up and running new complied on Sep 21 2006 19:02:59 A.2 Checking Connection Check the connection between the iSignager 10.4" and the PC. A.2.1 Check the LED Check the LAN activity indicator LEDs by the LAN ports. Green indicates an connection, orange indicates activity.
  • Page 47: A.2.2.1 Pc

    On-Line, Off-Line or Playing. A.3 Network Behavior The user can setup LAN and Wifi settings in the iSignager 10.4" at the same time. However, the iSignager 10.4" takes LAN as the first priority by default when booting up. If the LAN is successfully activated, the iSignager 10.4"...

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