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- Page 1 BRZ 352 Installation Guide Windows Media Player Installation Guide BRZ-352 | Version 3.1 Copyright 2020 Keywest Technology // KeywestTechnology.com // +1.800.331.2019...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
BRZ 352 Installation Guide Table of Contents Breeze Player Hardware ........................4 Physical Installation ......................... 6 Dual HDMI Output Breeze Player Software ..........................7 Breeze Player ........................ 8 Background Application ..........................10 Players Tool Network Connections ........................11 Static IP Address ........................ - Page 3 Accessing the Breeze server with a web browser means access is reliant upon the local Internet connection. Breeze Players are devices that sit behind screens and run the digital sign. The players rely on the local network and the Internet to communicate with the Breeze server. If a network connection between the server and players is interrupted or absent, the players are not able to receive updates from the server, such as changes in content, playlist, schedules and more.
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Page 4: Breeze Player Hardware Physical Installation
) on the Breeze Player. 2. Video Output: a. Connect the HDMI cable to HDMI 1 ( ) or HDMI 2 ( ) on the Breeze Player. b. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the monitor, television screen, or video distribution system. - Page 5 Volume control for individual media items within a playlist is located in the Breeze Editor Media Properties • Volume control for each zone, and all media in the zone, is located in the Breeze Editor Zone Properties • Audio output volume control for the Breeze Player hardware settings is accessed from the player desktop •...
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Page 6: Dual Hdmi Output
BRZ 352 Installation Guide Breeze Player Hardware Dual HDMI Output The BRZ-352 model of Breeze Player is capable of generating two identical video output signals. This means the player output can be displayed on two screens. Dual HDMI Output (Cloned HDMI Output) 1. -
Page 7: Breeze Player Software Breeze Player
Stop the Breeze Player 1. Click the Alt + F4 buttons on the keyboard to exit the Breeze Player program. The player device desktop is now visible. Note: The Background Application must also be stopped to avoid continual interruptions while configuring the device. -
Page 8: Background Application
2. A command prompt screen briefly flashes on the screen when StopBreeze is selected. It is important to remember to restart the Breeze Player software after it has been stopped. Failure to restart the Breeze Player results in a digital sign that continues to display the desktop. - Page 9 1. To re-enable the Background Application, double-click on the StartBreeze icon on the desktop. Playback will begin within two minutes. Note: If the Register Player window appears instead of the Breeze Player starting, the player is not connected to a Breeze server. More information about this topic is provided in the Breeze Server Communication section on page 18.
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Page 10: Players Tool
Breeze Player Software Players Tool The Players tool is the interface between users and the Breeze Players, providing a central location to review and edit player information and operations. Each player registered to a Breeze server is represented by an icon in the Players tool. -
Page 11: Network Connections
BRZ 352 Installation Guide Network Connections Out of the box, a Breeze Player device is configured to use DHCP. DHCP is a network protocol which automatically obtains an IP address for the player device after physical installation is complete. If the player device does not receive an IP address automatically, please contact your network administrator or IT department. - Page 12 BRZ 352 Installation Guide Network Connections Assign a Static IP Address 4. In the current connection Status window, click on the Properties button. 5. In the current connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) by selecting the label in the list and then selecting the Properties button. 6.
- Page 13 BRZ 352 Installation Guide Network Connections Assign a Static IP Address 7. To assign a static address to the player, select the Use the following IP address radio button. A static IP address (as well as the subnet mask and default gateway) must be compatible with the connected network.
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Page 14: Wireless Connection
BRZ 352 Installation Guide Network Connections Wireless Connection A wireless signal can be used to connect the Breeze Player to the Internet instead of an Ethernet cable. Assign a Wireless Connection 1. Stop the Breeze Player and the Background Application. - Page 15 BRZ 352 Installation Guide Network Connections Assign a Wireless Connection 5. In the Windows Settings Network & Internet Wi-Fi window, turn on the Wi-Fi capability. Then, click on Show available networks to see the available wireless network connections. The available wireless network connections are displayed in a pop-up list in Notifications area of the Windows taskbar.
- Page 16 BRZ 352 Installation Guide Network Connections Assign a Wireless Connection 7. After the player connects to the wireless network, Connected is displayed below the wireless network connection in the connections pop-up list. 8. The wireless network connection can be verified in the Network & Internet: Status or Wi-Fi settings.
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Page 17: Confirm Connectivity
BRZ 352 Installation Guide Network Connections Confirm Connectivity Internet Explorer can be used to confirm network connectivity once a Breeze Player device is installed and connected to the Internet. To Confirm Internet Connectivity 1. Stop the Breeze Player and the Background Application. -
Page 18: Breeze Server Communication
Breeze Player software is started. The first three fields, Name, Username, and Password, are fairly simple concepts. The Domain field requires the subdomain of the Breeze server. A Breeze server with a web address https://training.breezedigitalsignage.com has a subdomain of “training.” A user should type “training”... - Page 19 Network Connections Breeze Server Communication Once a user has gathered the appropriate details, registering a Breeze Player is simply a matter of typing the correct information in the fields while the player is connected to the Internet. Register a Breeze Player 1.
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Page 20: Resolution & Screen Settings Screen Resolution
The playlist resolution is entered in the Screen Units fields of the New Playlist window. Please refer to Breeze Quick Start Tutorial - Part I for more information about the New Playlist window. Copyright 2020 Keywest Technology // KeywestTechnology.com // +1.800.331.2019... - Page 21 Graphics Options and selecting Resolution from the next menu. Locate Supported Screen Resolutions 1. Stop the Breeze Player and the Background Application. 2. Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings from the menu. Copyright 2020 Keywest Technology // KeywestTechnology.com // +1.800.331.2019...
- Page 22 BRZ 352 Installation Guide Resolution & Screen Settings Locate Supported Screen Resolutions 3. In the Display Settings window, scroll down and select Advanced display settings. 4. The supported resolutions for the screen connected to the player are listed in Advanced display settings window.
- Page 23 BRZ 352 Installation Guide Resolution & Screen Settings Locate Supported Screen Resolutions 5. Record the selected resolution or select a new resolution. When a new resolution is selected, click the Apply button to view the new resolution. 6. A banner appears across the screen to confirm the change. Select Keep changes before 15 seconds have passed to permanently apply the newly selected resolution.
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Page 24: Duplicate Displays
Duplicate these displays is the default setting selected when a second screen is attached to the Breeze Player device and is the desired selection in the Multiple Displays menu. Duplicate these displays is the ONLY dual output supported by the Breeze Player software. - Page 25 5. When Extend these displays is selected in the Multiple Displays field, two boxes are shown because the screens will have different content. Because Extend these displays is not supported by the Breeze Player, please select Duplicate these displays in the Multiple Displays field or leave one of the HDMI output ports unused.
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Page 26: Screen Orientation
To configure a screen in Portrait mode, select Rotate to 90 Degrees. Configure Portrait Mode 1. Stop the Breeze Player and the Background Application. 2. Right-click on the device desktop and hover over Graphics Options in the menu provided. -
Page 27: Audio Configurations
BRZ 352 Installation Guide Audio Configurations The Breeze Player is configured to use the connected screen’s audio output by default. If the screen does not have audio output, speakers can be connected to the Breeze Player. The audio output type and volume level are adjusted in the Sound tool. - Page 28 BRZ 352 Installation Guide Audio Configurations Adjust the audio output 1. The connected screen is selected as the Default Device for audio output unless another form of audio output is available. 2. When another audio output device is connected, the new device is typically selected as the Default Device for audio output.
- Page 29 Volume control for individual media items within a playlist is located in the Breeze Editor Media Properties • Volume control for each zone, and all media in the zone, is located in the Breeze Editor Zone Properties • Audio output volume control for the Breeze Player hardware settings is accessed from the player desktop •...
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