User's Manual Foreword General This manual introduces the functions and operations of the Digital Signage (hereinafter referred to as the "Signage"). Read carefully before using the Signage, and keep the manual safe for future reference. Safety Instructions Signal Words Meaning Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in slight or moderate injury.
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User's Manual All designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. Product updates ● might result in some differences appearing between the actual product and the manual. Please contact customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation. There might be errors in the print or deviations in the description of the functions, operations ●...
User's Manual Important Safeguards and Warnings This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the device, hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read carefully before using the device, and comply with the guidelines when using it. Installation Requirements Improper use of the battery might result in a fire or explosion.
User's Manual 1 Overview The Signage is an innovative, intelligent cloud information terminal that features multimedia content release, advertisement and network access. The Signage is applicable for use in government buildings, office parks, shopping malls, and more.
User's Manual 2 Structure 2.1 Ports Slight difference might be found between different models. Here we use one floor-standing signage and one wall-mounted signage as examples. Please refer to the actual device for detailed information. Figure 2-1 Ports on floor-standing signage Table 2-1 Description of ports (floor-standing signage) Name Description...
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User's Manual Figure 2-2 Ports on wall-mounted signage Table 2-2 Description of ports (wall-mounted signage) Name Description USB2.0 Connects to devices such as mouse or USB drive. Connects the Signage to the network through Ethernet Network port cable. LINE OUT Connects to earphones or speakers.
User's Manual 3 Installation 3.1 Floor-standing Signage Installation The images below are for reference only, please refer to the actual device for details. Prerequisites Purchase the casters as needed. Procedure Step 1 Open the package, and then take out the signage, base, base fasteners, casters, screws and Allen wrench.
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User's Manual Figure 3-3 Tighten the screws Step 5 Attach the base fastener to both sides of the Signage, and then use screws to secure the base fastener to the Signage. This step is available for 75-inch signage. Figure 3-4 Attach the base fastener Step 6 (Optional) Use the screws to install the casters onto the base of the Signage.
User's Manual Figure 3-5 Install the casters 3.2 Wall-mounted Signage Installation (43-inch and 55 inch) Procedure Step 1 Open the package, and then take out the signage, wall-mounted bracket and 4 M6×12 screws. Step 2 Drill 6 holes (dimensions: Ø10 mm; depth: 55 mm) on the wall, and then put the expansion bolts into the holes.
User's Manual Figure 3-7 Install the screws Step 5 Attach the Signage to the corresponding holes on the wall-mounted bracket by using the screws. Figure 3-8 Fix the signage 3.3 Wall-mounted Signage Installation (65 inch) Procedure Step 1 Open the package, and then take out the signage, wall-mounted bracket and 4 M8×30 screws.
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User's Manual Figure 3-9 Fix the bracket Step 4 Install 4 M8×30 screws to fix the 2 vertical brackets on the back of the Signage. Figure 3-10 Install the screws Step 5 Attach the Signage to the corresponding holes on the wall-mounted bracket by using the screws.
User's Manual 3.4 (Optional) Installing the Antenna The position of the antenna port varies with the device. Generally, the port is located on the back panel or on the side panel. This section uses one of the devices as an example. For details, see the actual device.
User's Manual 4 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.
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User's Manual Figure 4-1 Device initialization Step 6 On the Password Protection page, select questions, enter answers to the questions, and then click Save and Next. Click Skip to skip setting security questions. Figure 4-2 Password protection Step 7 On the Terminal Info page, configure device information. 1.
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User's Manual Connect your device to network by Ethernet. Two methods are available to plan your device IP. DHCP: When there is a DHCP server on the network, after selecting the DHCP ● option, the Signage automatically obtains IP address from the DHCP server. Static IP: After selecting Static IP, respectively click IP Address, Gateway and ●...
User's Manual Figure 4-4 Platform registration 1. Enter the IP address or domain name, port of the platform (MPS or ICC) and the department ID. 2. Click Complete. Figure 4-5 Main page 4.3 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.
User's Manual Figure 4-6 Login Step 2 Enter your password. If you forgot your password, click Forgot Password to reset the password after answering the security questions. Step 3 Click OK. The main menu or the page before the system is locked is displayed. When the password is incorrectly entered, a note reminding you of the remaining tries ●...
User's Manual Figure 4-7 Password validity period setting Select a password validity period. Permanent is selected by default. Step 2 Click Confirm. Step 3 Step 4 (Optional) If the password remains unchanged after the validity period expires, the system will prompt you to change password. Click Modify to change the password immediately;...
User's Manual Step 2 Enter old password and new password, and then confirm your new password. Step 3 Click Save. Figure 4-9 Password settings 4.4.3 Changing Security Questions Procedure On the main page, select Settings > Password Setting > Modify Security Question. Step 1 Figure 4-10 Modify security question Step 2...
User's Manual 4.4.4 Resetting Password Procedure Step 1 On the login page, click Forgot Password. Step 2 Enter answers to all the security questions. Step 3 Click Confirm, enter the new password, and then confirm it. Figure 4-11 Verify security questions 4.5 Quick Toolbar Move your mouse pointer to the bottom of the page, and the quick toolbar will be displayed.
User's Manual Icon Description Select input source from Local and HDMI. Different devices support different input sources. Lock the Signage. Disconnect your USB drive from the Signage. 4.6 Project Release You can release projects locally or through the platform. Releasing projects locally is ideal for scenarios with a single required Signage. ●...
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User's Manual 4.6.1.2 Configuring Network 4.6.1.2.1 Connecting the Signage to Network Connect your Signage to the network by Ethernet. Also, after connecting the Signage to the network, it can be used as a hotspot for other digital signage. Procedure On the main page, select Settings > Network Setting. Step 1 Figure 4-14 Network setting Step 2...
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User's Manual 4.6.1.2.2 Configuring Allowlist Configure IP addresses that are allowed to access the Signage. Only IP addresses in the allowlist can be used to log in to the web page. This is to enhance data security. Procedure On the main page, select Settings > Network Setting > Allowlist. Step 1 Step 2 Click...
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User's Manual Figure 4-16 Network release Step 2 Click on the lower-left corner. Figure 4-17 Platform address Step 3 Enter the IP address or domain name of the platform (MPS or ICC), the platform port and ID of the department that Signage is in. After registration, you can only link the Signage with devices in the same department.
User's Manual 4.6.1.4 Releasing Project Manage signages and release projects through the platform. For details, see the user’s manual of the platform. 4.6.2 Local Release Add videos or pictures to projects, and release projects locally by using General or Special template.
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User's Manual 4.6.2.2 Releasing Projects by General Templates 4.6.2.2.1 Quick Play Use the given templates to quickly release projects. Prerequisites The USBPLAY folder is created on the USB drive. ● Insert the USB drive with media to be played into the Signage. Make sure that the pictures and ●...
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User's Manual Figure 4-21 Customized play Step 2 Click a template that you want to define. Step 3 Define the template. 1. Click to configure this region’s display sequence and content. Figure 4-22 Add media 2. Click 3. 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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User's Manual 4. Click OK. If there are multiple regions in your template, to make the template effective, you need to add projects to other regions. Step 4 (Optional) Click Preview to preview the project to be played. Click Publish to play your project immediately. Step 5 4.6.2.3 Releasing Projects by Special Templates Special templates include Catering &...
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User's Manual You can add video channels, video recordings and pictures to the template. ● Only one kind of media can be played at the same time. ● Step 4 Add a channel, and then configure other parameters. Figure 4-24 Setting Click Add Channel, and then configure channel parameters.
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User's Manual Table 4-4 Description of adding channel Parameter Description You can select from Acquisition (IP camera, IVSS (intelligent video Protocol surveillance server)), DSS, and PSS (SmartPSS), depending on the device connected. IP address of device (IP camera, IVSS), DSS, or PSS, depends on the IP Address Protocol that you select.
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User's Manual Parameter Description Enable or disable voice broadcast and temperature information and display face comparison results. Voice broadcast: Click to enable voice broadcast. ● Display successful comparison results: Click , and then select the item ● to be displayed when face comparison succeeds. Display failed comparison results: Click , and then select the item to ●...
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User's Manual Figure 4-26 Add media 2. Click 3. 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 the following steps to upload multiple pictures or videos. After ●...
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User's Manual 3. Select Local Release > Special, and then click on the lower-right corner. 4. On the pop-up page, click Confirm. The signage starts to importing the platform. Step 2 Click the imported template, and then edit it. The imported template shows on the upper-right corner.
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User's Manual 4.6.2.4 Managing My Project On the main page, select Local Release > My Project, and then you can view projects that have been played and the templates you have saved. You can also: View played projects and saved templates. ●...
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User's Manual Figure 4-31 Add order play period Step 4 Click , select a project, and then click OK. The system goes back to the Add Project page. Up to 30 projects can be added to each time period. Figure 4-32 Add project Click Save.
User's Manual Procedure Create a new folder named DAILYPLAN on the USB drive. Step 1 Copy the project exported from the platform to the DAILYPLAN folder. Step 2 Step 3 Insert the USB drive to the signage, and then import the project. Step 4 Click the imported project to check the information.
User's Manual Figure 4-34 Select location Step 2 Click the USB where the installation file is installed. The system will automatically find an app file for you. Figure 4-35 Install an app Step 3 Click the installation file. The system prompts Allow install xxx.apk application?. Click OK.
User's Manual 5 System Settings 5.1 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. Procedure On the main page, select Settings > Date & Time. Step 1 Step 2 Set date, time, and time zone.
User's Manual Figure 5-2 Input source Step 2 Select input source. Local : Displays videos or pictures released locally or through the platform. ● HDMI : Displays images from HDMI input source. ● Step 3 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.
User's Manual Table 5-1 Visual & audio adjustment Item Description Adjust the screen’s background brightness manually or automatically. Auto background brightness adjustment is available on select models. Auto: Enable Auto, and the background brightness will be adjusted Backlight Brightness ● according to the surrounding lighting conditions.
User's Manual 6 Maintenance and Update 6.1 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. ● 6.2 Restoring Factory Defaults Restore your device to factory settings to handle problems such as storage insufficiency and system error.
User's Manual 6.4 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. Procedure Step 1 On the main page, select Settings >...
User's Manual Figure 6-3 Timed screen on/off When Custom (Current day), Custom (Cross day) and Week are enabled at the same time, the priority is Custom (Cross day) > Custom (Current day) > Week. Step 4 Click Save. 6.6 Configuring Timed Power On/off Procedure On the main page, select Settings >...
User's Manual 6.7 Enabling HDMI Standby On the main page, select Settings > Maintenance and Upgrade > HDMI Standby. Click enable this function. After you enable this function, HDMI will automatically turned off when there is no signal. Figure 6-5 HDMI standby 6.8 Restarting Device Manually restart your device to solve problems such as system crash.
User's Manual Appendix 1 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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User's Manual Operation Item Buttons Needed 1. When you find the screen is locked, you can use your remote control to type the password. Press on your remote control. The Login page is displayed. 2. Operate arrow keys, move pointer to password box, and then type Log in the password.
User's Manual Appendix 2 Cybersecurity Recommendations Cybersecurity is more than just a buzzword: it’s something that pertains to every device that is connected to the internet. IP video surveillance is not immune to cyber risks, but taking basic steps toward protecting and strengthening networks and networked appliances will make them less susceptible to attacks.
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User's Manual 7. MAC Address Binding We recommend you to bind the IP and MAC address of the gateway to the device, thus reducing the risk of ARP spoofing. 8. Assign Accounts and Privileges Reasonably According to business and management requirements, reasonably add users and assign a minimum set of permissions to them.
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