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Android based module for eled televisions
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Document Number: PD196-293R1
PD251-031 Android Based Module
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PD251-031
Android Based Module for ELED Televisions
Document Number: PD196-293R1
PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664

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  • Page 1 Document Number: PD196-293R1 PD251-031 Android Based Module Page 1 of 35 PD251-031 Android Based Module for ELED Televisions Document Number: PD196-293R1 PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 2 PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Restore Settings to Android – Slave Configuration ......................27 FAQ ......................................28 Android Troubleshooting Tips ..............................32 Specs ......................................34 Firmware ....................................34 Micro USB Cable..................................34 Limited Warranty ..................................35 PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 4: Android Based Module Setup And Usage Instructions

    You should have the PD161-004 PDi wireless keyboard (purchased separately) or other compatible keyboard to use this module. If you are using the PDi wireless keyboard PD161-004, it will function as any 83 key QWERTY keyboard with several “Hot” keys.
  • Page 5 Welcome Screen – Sign In After cleaning up the device you will enter the “WELCOME” screen. Select Continue. Choose a pin number and select Next. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 6: Home Screen

    At the top of the screen you’ll find Google Search, which lets you search your tablet or the internet. Select Google to type your search terms. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 7 Opens a list of thumbnail images of apps you’ve worked with recently. To open an app, touch it. To stop running an app from the list, swipe it left or right. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 8: Pull Down Panels

    This is on the right side of a screen and gives you direct entry into different areas of the settings app, depending on which icon you choose. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 9 FTP, SFTP, Windows shares, and productions installed SD Card Settings Allows the administrator to modify the setup of the Android based module The service apps (e.g., apps PDi service personnel would use or would direct the administrator to use at their instruction) Description aLogcat Provides access to the Android logcat, which is Android’s logging system for messages from...

  • Page 10: Installing Android Applications

    Video Decoder MP4/MOV/F4V Yes (MPEG4 SP/ASP except GMC, H.264/H263, MJPEG) w/ AAC and MP3 for audio 3GP (MP4 Demux) Yes (MPEG4 SP/ASP except GMC, H.264/H263) w/ PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 11: Applications For The Administrator

    Settings screen where you can adjust network, sound, and account settings, among many others. Follow the screen instructions to personalize this device. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 12: Wireless And Networks

    Bypass proxy field, the addresses should be separated with commas. If the IP settings need modification, refer to the Connect to Wi-Fi Network Statically section. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 13 This option is not enabled at this time. Data Usage Your data usage is measured by your device. Access this under Wireless & Networks and touch Data Usage. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 14 Always-on VPN option in the overflow menu of the VPN section. Note: The IP address will vary depending on the service and on time of connection. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 15 4. Select the DNS address field and enter the primary DNS IP server address (the use of a secondary DNS IP 5. server address is not supported with this connection type). 6. Select Confirm to save value or discard to cancel the process. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 16: Device

    Note: To optimize your storage on memory usage, uninstall apps you don’t use from main storage on SD card. Remove any problematic apps or services that are running. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 17: Personal

    Security From this location, you will be able to set up screen security, encryption requirements, password visibility, device administration, and credential storage. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 18: Accounts

    (for example, K9 Mail or Mail Droid – Note: this does not constitute an endorsement of these apps on the part of PDi Communication Systems, Inc.). PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 19 Tap Next after this information is entered or the default is accepted PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 20 Tap Next after this information is entered or the default is accepted. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 21: System

    Over the Air (OTA) The Over the Air system menu setting allows the administrator to automatically update the Android module without having to depend on PDi service personnel and/or PC hosted solutions. These updates provide bug fixes and/or enhanced functionality.
  • Page 22 Android based module. The Android based module will not update to an earlier release. Do not modify this value unless directed by PDi service personnel. The default value is build.prop. 5. Tap the Archive suffix to provide access to a custom OTA update provided by PDi service personnel. Normally this value does not need to be modified.

  • Page 23: Android Cloning

    1. From the android home screen, touch the All Apps icon 2. In the All Apps screen, touch the Clone icon. You may be prompted for a security code by the security application. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 24: Copy Settings From Android - Master Configuration

    Select OK if you want to overwrite the existing file or select cancel to choose a different file name. Note: The default file name is clone.ab PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 25 FTP Server configuration Select the SD card Tab and browse the admin folder. You should be able to see the clone files you save under SDcard/admin/master/files. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 26 You may also use this information for manual slave set-up. Congratulations, your master clone setup is complete! Touch All Done to exit the cloning application PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 27: Restore Settings To Android - Slave Configuration

    To clone this device now (and also for future users of this device) select the Clone this device button. When cloning is complete, the TV will return to the home screen. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 28: Faq

    Q. What is the recommended process for getting music, pictures, or video on to the PDi-Tab for consumption? A. The recommended way is to use the web interface (HTML5 app version) of a file sharing service. Although PDi cannot recommend a particular service, common file sharing services are provided by Google (Drive), Amazon (Cloud Drive), Dropbox, and Microsoft (OneDrive).
  • Page 29 For most of the usage on the Android module, we would recommend to follow anti- malware techniques like secure internet communication for sensitive information, applications to store encrypted data on the device etc. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 30 (the device will be reset to its factory original state albeit with any OTA updates applied). PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 31 A. The Android based module conforms to standard Android Interface - Version 4.3 Jelly Bean, API Level 18, so any app written to that interface and not requiring any hardware feature not supported by the PDi-Tab could be loaded on the Pdi-Tab.

  • Page 32: Android Troubleshooting Tips

    TIME ZONE ESTABLISH A LOCATION NEEDED FOR TIME ZONE CALCULATIONS ON SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS. • THE CORRECT TIME ZONE/TIME CAN BE APPLIED THROUGH THE SETTINGS APP. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...
  • Page 33 Many common conditions which appear to render the Android based module nonresponsive are easily addressed by a simple reboot process. Please contact PDi Technical Support for more information at 800-628-9870 ext. 505. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664...

  • Page 34: Specs

    Micro USB Cable PDi-TAB2 devices have a micro USB cable that is mounted inside the nose cover extending from the neck of the unit. This cable allows service personnel to provide offline updates to the Android firmware. In addition, this cable and the USB port it is attached to, support the USB On-The-Go (OTG) standard, which allows the connection of external devices such as flash drives and keyboards.

  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    Springboro, Ohio location, at its discretion, the whole or any component part of any product manufactured by PDi and found by PDi to be defective. If the decision is made to replace the product, PDi will exchange the model for the same model or a model similar in form and function.

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