Foreword General This manual introduces the functions and operations of the 3.0 digital signage (hereinafter referred to as the "Signage"). Read carefully before using the Signage, and keep the manual safe for future reference. Safety Instructions The following signal words might appear in the manual. Signal Words Meaning Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in...
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compliance with the manual. The manual will be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related jurisdictions. For detailed information, see the paper user’s manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or visit our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the electronic version and the paper version.
Important Safeguards and Warnings This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the Signage, hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read carefully before using the Signage, and comply with the guidelines when using it. Installation Requirements ● Improper use of the battery might result in a fire or explosion. ●...
Overview The Signage is an innovative, intelligent cloud information terminal that features multimedia content release, advertisement and network access, and has LCD display and audio power amplifier. The Signage is applicable for use in government buildings, office parks, shopping malls, and more.
Structure Ports Table 2-1 Description of ports Name Description Contact customer service to use the button to restore the Signage to its Reset button factory settings or reset the password. Headphone Connects to 3.5 mm headphones to receive audio from the Signage. jack Insert a TF card.
Basic Operations The remote control supports limited operations: You can use the remote control to turn on or off the screen, turn on, turn off, or restart the Signage, adjust the volume and go back to the home page. We recommend you connect a mouse to operate the Signage.
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Device initialization (2) On the Password Protection interface, select questions, enter answers to the questions, and then click Save and Next. Click Skip to skip setting security questions. Password protection On the Terminal Info interface, configure device information. Click to set the name that identifies the Signage. Click Save and Next.
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Device information On the Network Setting interface, configure the network. Click Skip to skip setting the network. Select network type as needed and configure the network. Network setting...
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Table 3-1 Configure network Network Type Description Click when Wi-Fi is available near the Signage. After enabling this function, you can connect the Signage to Wi-Fi in the following ways. Auto search: Click a Wi-Fi, enter its password, and then click Connect. WLAN Connect to Wi-Fi manually: Click , and then on the Add network...
Main interface 3.3 Login You need to log in to the Signage for first-time use after initialization, or you lock the screen manually, or the screen is locked automatically after no operation is done for the defined time. Click any position on the screen. Login Enter your password.
After the password has been incorrectly entered for 5 times, the system displays Account locked, restart or try 5 minutes later. 3.4 Resetting Password Reset the password when you forgot it. On the login interface (see Figure 3-7), click Forgot Password. Enter answers to all the security questions.
Password settings 3.5.2 Changing Security Questions On the main interface, select Settings > Password Setting > Modify Security Question. Modify security question Change answers to the security questions. To change security questions, correctly answer the questions, and then click Clear to clear the answers first, and then set them again.
Table 3-2 Description of quick toolbar Icon Description Displays whether the Signage is registered to MPS. This icon means not registered. Go to main interface. Adjust the backlight. Select input source from Local and HDMI. Different devices support different input sources.
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Operation Description Configure Connects the Signage to the network. For details, see "3.7.1.2 Configuring network Network." Register the After registering the Signage to MPS, you can release projects and operate the Signage to MPS Signage through MPS. For details, see "3.7.1.3 Registering the Signage to MPS." Release project After adding meida and configuring project plans on MPS, the project can be through MPS...
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Network Description Type On the main interface, select Settings > Network Setting > Portable Hotspot, and enable Portable Hotspot, then you can use your device as a hotspot for other Portable devices. hotspot Enter network SSID. Select a security option, and then enter password. Click Save.
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If allowlist is enabled, make sure that the IP address of MPS is added to the allowlist. For allowlist configuration, see "3.7.1.2.2 Configuring Allowlist." Procedure For first-time use of network release, register the Signage to the MPS. On the main interface, click Network Release. Network release Move your mouse pointer to the bottom of the interface, and then a floating toolbar is displayed.
Click OK. After successful registration, the icon on the lower-right corner changes to 3.7.1.4 Releasing Project Manage Signages and release projects through the MPS. For details, see the user’s manual of MPS. 3.7.2 Local Release Add videos or pictures to projects, and release projects locally by using General or Special template. For General template, you can select from Quick Play and Customized Play.
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Release Procedure Description Mode Insert the USB Insert the USB drive with prepared media into the USB port of drive the Signage. Log in Log in and configure the Signage. For details, see "3.3 Login." Customize Define the media (pictures, videos) to be played according to template the template.
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Insert the USB drive with media to be played into the Signage. Make sure that the pictures and videos are saved in the root directory of the USBPLAY folder. Procedure On the main interface, select Local Release > General > Quick Play. Quick play Select a template.
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Click to configure this region’s display sequence and content. Interface of adding media Click Select a picture or a video, and configure the picture play duration as needed. Pictures are displayed for 10 seconds by default and videos to the end. ...
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Preparation When connecting your camera and the Signage through DSS or PSS protocol, make sure that a registration code is assigned to the Signage by the DSS platform or the Smart PSS client. When you have done this, your signage will successfully connect to the platform or client. The Signage, your camera, and the platform (for example DSS) are connected to the same LAN ...
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Add channel Table 3-7 Description of adding channel Parameter Description You can select from Acquisition (IP camera, IVSS (intelligent video surveillance Protocol server)), DSS, and PSS (SmartPSS), depending on the device connected. IP address of device (IP camera, IVSS), DSS, or PSS, depends on the Protocol that you IP Address select.
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Parameter Description Click to add media (video or picture). Play Media Select media, and then click to delete it. Drag the media to sort them. Pictures are displayed for 10 seconds by default and videos to the end. ...
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Add media Click Select a picture, and configure the picture play duration as needed. Pictures are displayed for 10 seconds by default and videos to the end. You can repeat 2)–3) to upload multiple pictures or videos. After adding the media ...
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My project 3.7.2.5 Scheduled Project Configure which and when projects will be played. On the main interface, select Local Release > Scheduled Project. Click , and then on the interface displayed, click Add order play period. Add order play period Set time period, and then click Add order play period Click...
Add project Click Save. The system goes back to the Add order play period interface. Repeat Step 2–Step 5 to add multiple order play periods. Up to 30 periods can be added. Click Save. You can also click Publish to play the project immediately. 3.8 App Manager On the main interface, click App Manager, and then the App Center interface is displayed.
App center 3.8.1 Installing App Install an app to the Signage, and then you can manage and operate the app. Preparation Insert the USB drive with the installation package (.apk) into the Signage. Procedure On the main interface, select App Manager > App Center > Install App. Select location Click the USB where the installation file is installed.
You can use and view the app you have installed in App Center. 3.8.2 File Manager View and manage different types of files. On the main interface, select App Manager > App Center > File Manager. File manager Select a storage path, for example, internal storage. Files are displayed in different types.
System Settings 4.1 Setting Date & Time You can set time and date for the Signage. Remember to select a correct time zone based on where the Signage lies. On the main interface, select Settings > Date & Time. Set date, time, and time zone. You can also enable the 24-hour format. The operation takes effect immediately.
Select input source. Local: Displays videos or pictures released locally or through MPS. HDMI: Displays images from HDMI input source. Configure HDMI waiting time. If HDMI is selected, but there is no signal, the Signage displays NO SIGNAL. In this case, if the defined waiting time ends, the Signage will count down 10 seconds, and then display videos or pictures released locally.
Item Description When your device is not playing any projects, you can set a device idle time (the time when you do not operate the device), beyond which your device will be Auto Lock locked. Screen You can select locking your device after 1min, 3min, 10min, or select Never to keep your device unlocked.
Maintenance and Update 5.1 Maintenance Requirements To keep the Signage running normally, you need to: Change the user password every three months. Restart the Signage regularly. Update firmware regularly. 5.2 Restoring Factory Defaults Restore your device to factory settings to handle problems such as storage insufficiency and system error.
After being updated, your device restarts. System update 5.4 Configuring Auto Maintenance Time By default, the Signage auto restarts at 1:00 a.m. each day. You can also set the time that the system auto restarts, and click Save. The system auto restarts at the specified time. On the main interface, select Settings >...
5.6 Turning the Signage On/Off at Fixed Time On the main interface, select Settings > Maintenance and Upgrade > Timing Device Turn Click to enable turning the Signage on by week or customized time. means enabled. Custom settings come first when Custom and Week are enabled at the same time. Click to configure the specific date and time.
Remote Control For Signage of specified models, you can use remote controls to operate them. The remote control supports limited operations: You can use the remote control to turn on or off the screen, turn on, turn off, or restart the Signage, adjust the volume and go back to the home page.
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Operation Item Buttons Needed When you find the screen is locked, you can use your remote control to type the password. Press on your remote control. The Login interface is displayed. Log in Operate arrow keys and move pointer to password box, and type password. Move pointer to Done on virtual keyboard.
Cybersecurity Recommendations Mandatory actions to be taken for basic device network security: Use Strong Passwords Please refer to the following suggestions to set passwords: The length should not be less than 8 characters. Include at least two types of characters; character types include upper and lower case ...
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the risk of ARP spoofing. Assign Accounts and Privileges Reasonably According to business and management requirements, reasonably add users and assign a minimum set of permissions to them. Disable Unnecessary Services and Choose Secure Modes If not needed, it is recommended to turn off some services such as SNMP, SMTP, UPnP, etc., to reduce risks.
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