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April 2020
Revision fw. 7.x

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  • Page 1 User Manual April 2020 Revision fw. 7.x...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    9. Network & Internet ..............22 WWW, YouTube/App Launcher ..........24 Internet TV, Internet Radio ............ 26 Settings ................. 27 Remote access – FrameXX Console (direct-intranet-VPN) ... 36 Remote access – CONTROL cloud........39 Playlist usage ................ 51 Special system files, special features ........55 PRO –...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    There are the following models available – series FrameXX HOME/PRO FrameXX Lite-3 and FrameXX SIGN-3. FrameXX HOME is the standalone device with a very rich digital photo frame (DPF) features. It is framed in a wooden frame of appropriate size. The construction allows to replace the wooden frame (standard colours –...
  • Page 4 (e.g. Flickr, Dropbox, IPTV...) you have just to set up a wireless connection with connection credentials. The FrameXX devices are ideal for advertising, home usage, retail displays, museum exhibitions, galleries and other applications. The feature of remote content management via FrameXX CONTROL cloud and automatic slideshow synchronization with remote source also makes it eligible for maintenance and remote usage.

  • Page 5: Product Features

    Multiple transition effects, flying text (RSS feed, Exif..), fixed image (multi-layer system)  Continuos Weather forecast banner  Remote Slideshow synchronization/update over LAN (VPN) or internet (cloud)  Full HD resolution (HOME), 4K output ( SIGN) with HDMI output, portrait/landscape, 50/60Hz modes  Multiple languages  Fan less design (silent operation) ...

  • Page 6: Usage Scenarios

     Maintenance and advertisement in public spaces (shops, hospitals..).  Family home direct presentation of ALL photos/videos stored in NAS server (the most safe and suitable place for backup of private photo/video files)  Operation via CONTROL cloud over internet (can be used for non-IT users e.g. older parents by other distant people from the family).

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    4. Package Contents FrameXX HOME/PRO 1. FrameXX HOME/PRO device 2. Remote Control 3. “Invisible” transparent 3m power cable cord (Home240, PRO series) FrameXX Lite-3 1. FrameXX Lite-3 device 2. Remote Control 3. HDMI thin 1,5m cable 4. Power Adapter FrameXX SIGN-3 1.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    5. Remote control Type #1 Sign-3 (powered by 2x AAA 1,5V batteries) Type #2 HOME240,Lite-3 (powered by 2x AAA 1,5V batteries) FrameXX User Manual v. 7...

  • Page 9: Starting The Framexx

    6. Starting the FrameXX The Basics: Connect to the power socket, eventually use supplied HDMI video cable to attach FrameXX Sign/Lite to a TV or monitor (with PRO be sure the manual switch next to power cord is on). The device will start.
  • Page 10 It is displayed for the rest of current day. You can see here running and upcoming 6-hours blocks with the weather forecast. Note – if any 6-hours block has expired already, it is not displayed anymore. FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 11 #8 - Youtube or Application Launcher access – (Chapter 10) In the default configuration, here you can find an access for Youtube application. However, if option System-Others- Run non-FrameXX apps and show app Launcher is enabled, you can see 3-dots at this position.
  • Page 12 RC and move to next/previous item. Video is played in the loop. WWW, IFR files are process (explained later). APK files are installed (must be enabled option “Settings- Other-Run non-FrameXX apps and show app Launcher”) Run files in folder(in loop, from current file) – Slideshow is played from selected file, but this Slideshow is NOT saved in History Copy file –...
  • Page 13 Also, this is very convenient to define new Timers based on History bookmark. The latest Slideshow is stored on the first position on the top of the list. If device is configured for Autostart, the latest Slideshow from top History line is processed. FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 14 It is possible to Pause the Slideshow (with OK key), then the Pause symbol appears in the top right corner. Now, it is possible to use Arrows and move manually within the Slideshow. If the OK is pressed within Pause mode, the Photo Menu will appear FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 15 (in longterm period, during running Slideshow) Send as Email sends current item to email address as defined in “Settings-System-Device name-Email address” Running Slideshow can be terminated anytime by pressing Exit on Remote Control. FrameXX User Manual v. 7...

  • Page 16: Pontexx

    PonteXX service includes and external application/client + PonteXX feature within the FrameXX system (PonteXX channel). Once item (photo,video) is sent to the FrameXX device, the alert is displayed on the screen. There can be configured 3 levels of alerts in the FrameXX device – temporary, permanent and Start of new Slideshow based on PonteXX channel (while terminating all running Slideshow).
  • Page 17 Open Add new Frame option, enter this unique code, add basic description of the FrameXX device (e.g. Frame in the kitchen) and confirm. Please note, you cannot send any picture or video to an unauthorized FrameXX device. The FrameXX owner can remove you from this list anytime later.
  • Page 18 As the PonteXX service follows GDPR regulation, you can select that nothing is stored on the PonteXX server and everything is immediately delivered to the FrameXX device. Just uncheck – SHARE THUMBNAILS in Settings and only thumbnails locally generated will be stored in the device.
  • Page 19 History list which will force real file delete from the FrameXX device memory. It is also possible to edit comments for all sent photos. PonteXX – the FrameXX part PonteXX in FrameXX device is represented by special Slideshow button. All sent files are transferred to the FrameXX device and visible under Memory-PonteXX.
  • Page 20 Slideshow is running, it is terminated. Start device on receiving PonteXX Even the FrameXX device in Standby mode is actively checking the PonteXX server status. This option allows to wake up the device and starting the PonteXX Slideshow upon arrival of...

  • Page 21: Memory

    Internal Memory – File access in internal Memory Memory card slots (SD, USB1, USB2) - inserted card slot is highlighted. Visibility of these buttons can be disabled/enabled in “Settings-Sources-Memory” PonteXX – File access into PonteXX folder (located in internal Memory) FrameXX User Manual v. 7...

  • Page 22: Network & Internet

    DLNA - any available UPnP/DLNA media source within local network Flickr - World’s #1 photo internet cloud storage for photo/video fil (www.flickr.com The Flickr access must be first defined in “Settings-Sources-Flickr”) Dropbox - World’s #1 independent file storage cloud service FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 23 All these services use own credential dialogue which will be opened. If login validated, the server sends back to the FrameXX server unique token which is stored locally, allowing to use this service anytime in the future. If you need to access another account, use “Remove credentials”...

  • Page 24: Www, Youtube/App Launcher

    YouTube opens the YouTube external application for video playback. However, there is also more advanced feature, the Application Launcher. Once the option “Settings-Others-Run non-FrameXX apps and show app Launcher” is enabled, the Dashboard displays 3 red dots (instead of YouTube logo).
  • Page 25 FrameXX supports unique feature- start of any installed application immediately during device Autostart. If “Settings-Slideshow-Autostart&Reboot” is disabled (and it’s not expected to process the latest History bookmark during device Autostart) then it is possible to select any application which will be auto-started instead of FrameXX.

  • Page 26: Internet Tv, Internet Radio

    11. Internet TV, Internet Radio FrameXX comes with some free IP TV channels (~20). In case you need to watch more IP TV channels, it is needed to use paid access and login as official paid user. If you need this feature, please contact your FrameXX representative who will provide all needed information.

  • Page 27: Settings

    Sources Timers Audio Other System Please refer to the detailed description within the FrameXX application. Each option contains help with detailed description (in selected language - German, Czech and English for all other language selections). FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 28 Layout Transition Slideshow order Aspect ratio Fill screen Background color Start opacity End opacity Enable portrait mode Horizontal banner top Horizontal banner bottom Vertical banner left Vertical banner right RSS location Background color Text options FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 29 All status informations about loading during slideshow Internal engine Internal engine (OnScreenDialog level) Internal engine (Surface method) Vitamio engine (SW method) VLC engine Start Slideshow after reboot Start non-FrameXX application after reboot Endless boot Repeated Reboot Repeated Reboot Time Immediate Reboot Enable synchronization Reload interval...
  • Page 30 PonteXX Enabled Remote control interval Action on reception of a new photo Start device on receiving PonteXX List PonteXX friends Release of assigned devices ID on PonteXX server Banner with comment visible Fixed server Username FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 31 Touch to Stop running slideshow (for TAB model only) Delay to restart slideshow Short context menu Hide banners for WWW Kiosk Mode Website scaling Enhanced browser engine enabled HTTP download login password Clear IP TV channels Remove Facebook credentials Remove Google photo credentials FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 32 Timers. If it is OFF, then all Timers are not processed. It’s recommended for Timer settings to use FrameXX Console from webbrowser, as settings with remote control is not always simple. Once Timers completed, please review...
  • Page 33 It is allowed to start next Timer at exact the same time when previous Timer ends. Note: Timers can be set from FrameXX Console via browser or via CONTROL cloud as well. Being in CONTROL, don’t forget to set the GMT zone used in CONTROL cloud account profile.
  • Page 34 12.5 Other FrameXX account Monitoring Remote control Remote control settings SOCKS Proxy Settings Enabled communication with connected monitor Monitor settings Enable web interface Web interface port Username/Password FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 35 12.6 System Basic-Medium-Expert Changelog-Update Settings Date/Time format Device name Email address English-Francais-Nederlands-Czech-German-Spanish-Portuguese Max limit Load settings Save settings Clear history Default settings FrameXX User Manual v. 7...

  • Page 36: Remote Access - Framexx Console (Direct-Intranet-Vpn)

    Login popup will appear to enter the credentials. The Web interface contains 11 sections (see below, 1 section can be hidden/disabled when device is not connected or connected to an unsupported monitor) and the FrameXX device can be fully controlled via this Web interface.
  • Page 37 Section “Status” Section “Local Files” FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 38 Section “Linked devices” Section “Philips settings” If supported monitor is connected to the framexx via RS-232 cable and communication with connected monitor is ON, then the interface displays this Section. At this moment, Philips Signage monitor series is supported only (SICP - Serial Interface Communication Protocol) version 1.87 and higher.

  • Page 39: Remote Access - Control Cloud

    1. Define device name (Device name) or if you prefer you can keep default name (FrameXX-“Wifi MAC”) 2. Go to Monitoring / Remote control / Proxy and enter FrameXX account as registered already on CONTROL cloud 3. Be sure you have Monitoring device option Enabled (factory default). This is passive...
  • Page 40 This is the most universal device remote control that can be accomplished in any network. The device just requires basic internet access for download, even mobile connection can be used. Framexx device uses communication out only, therefore it is not needed to process any settings on local router or firewall. This works well even for large corporate installations and avoids all security aspects.
  • Page 41 Onetime fee for obtaining a license, the license is transferable to any device (the number of active licenses corresponds to the number of devices with full access at any given moment, the license can be transferred between devices) Differences between FREE and PRO license type: FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 42 Current Delay (for images it is the period of the exposition till the next image transition, for website it presents a refresh period, for video useless) and total number of items in Slideshow 10. FREE or PRO symbol of current license FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 43 As a common condition, controlled devices must have Remote control enabled (in Monitoring / Remote control / Proxy ) and properly configured (either keep “default” value or define own ftp server – this must be in accordance with FrameXX account settings). FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 44 -Stop Slideshow – Device will return to basic file selection screen. Time zone is a very important parameter ! Time zone must be identically set in the device as well as in FrameXX account settings. If not, then red warning message will be displayed here and it is recommended to adjust the Timezone immediately, otherwise the Time information during the Slideshow (and in History) may be not correct.
  • Page 45 Command can contain either folder (copy all files, optionally with Recursion flag – as well full subfolder structure) or individual files. Commands can be combined, therefore it is possible to simultaneously send any number of various commands (for example 1xDeleteFile command, 2xDeleteFolder command and 3xCopy commands...) FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 46 With this wizard it is possible to simply create your own playlist (extension plst) – exact Playlist description – see Chapter #11. Please note, it is required to use your own FTP server settings in FrameXX account. If using “Default” value, then the system FTP server is used and for security reasons (sharing of identical server space) it is not allowed to use Playlist wizard.
  • Page 47 New folder on FTP and organize files accordingly It is possible to upload new files to FTP server. Please note, this is simple FTP interface, therefore it is recommended for big file uploads to use a separate FTP FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 48 One of the most important features is the ability to review finished activity of devices. All Slideshow are creating the History records (LOGs) and these records can be evaluated later. There are 2 levels of History records – Basic and Detailed (available with PRO license). Basic History FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 49 This option (item#12 from basic view) enables the definition of new groups, assigning/removing devices to/from group, as well as assigning and changing License codes. Once everything is done, press Finish to save all the changes and return back to Basic view window. FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 50 Assigning of new License code - > Removal of License code (possible transfer to FREE device) -> New device assignment into group (can be selected only if device has current PRO license) -> FrameXX User Manual v. 7...

  • Page 51: Playlist Usage

    Comments / Not functional lines begin with symbol "#" HEADER: – section with general settings form PLST file plst SI: (Slideshow Item) – each functional line mostly begins with “SI:” SD, USB1, USB2, Memory – local storage syntax. FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 52 It is possible to use as well relative path to folder where the PLST has been started from, e.g. SI: Subfolder/123.jpg FTP remote location – SI: ftp.framexx.com/123.jpg or with credentials SI: ftp://username:pasword@FTP_server/123.jpg LAN remote location - SI: smb://username:password@LAN_server/iframe/ FLICKR remote location –...
  • Page 53 # this line plays all files from iframe folder on LAN server SI: rtsp://admin:password@IP_address:554/Streaming/Channels/101/live.sdp, D:600 #t This allows to display live stream from IP camera for 10 minutes SI: rtsp://184.72.239.149/vod/mp4:BigBuckBunny_175k.mov https://www.youtube.com/embed/ajn5r1pqj_4?vq=hd1080&autoplay=1&autautoh=0&control s=1&rel=0, D:200 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ajn5r1pqj_4?rel=0&vq=hd720&autoplay=1 SI:dropbox://private//Folder1/1.jpg SI:ftp://vestibul:vestibul@192.168.0.102/01,R:,D:15,ORDER:NAME,COPY:true,COPYLOC: MEMORY,TRANS:DISSOLVE,LAYOUT:FULLSCREEN,RELOAD:true,RELOADD:300 SI:tv://133/AnimalPlanet,D:20 #RSS:http://servis.idnes.cz/rss.aspx?c=zpravodaj FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 54 SI preferred item , that runs at defined time memory/demo/video05/iFrame_video_long_CZ.wmv NUMBER false/true Items numbering (TIM) not in the sequential order SIPREF TIM:30, D:30 RELOAD false/true Synchronization minute-based parameter within 1-hour cycle RELOADD seconds Synchronization interval FrameXX User Manual v. 7...

  • Page 55: Special System Files, Special Features

    <autocopy></autocopy> obligatory start /end <Copy from=”Source” to=”Destination” DeleteBeforeCopy=”true” Recursion=”true”> if DeleteBeforeCopy or Recursion not present then no Destination delete accomplished and no Recursion <Start location=”Storage_path”/> where is Slideshow immediately started from <Delete location=”Storage_path”/> deletes any file or folder FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 56 WWW COMMANDS IN BOWSER Within intranet or VPN (where are all ports open) it is possible to control FrameXX device with http commands. This feature can be used by a lot of home automation central units. Typical http command looks following way: http://admin:framexx@192.168.0.204:8080/start?uri=USB1/&recursive=false...
  • Page 57 Sets the given keys to their values. Beware the booleans are always reset since they are not passed in POST request. POST /fileupload location_prefix : Upload files to MEMORY, SD, location_prefix/location USB1 and USB2 location : path after prefix FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 58 POST equivalent /wakeup, /next, /prev, /stopSlideshow GET /httpUpdate none Start HTTP download immediately. System inquiry GET/statusJson returns current device status Examples: {"state":"FOLDER_SELECTION", "content":"","currrentSlideShow":""} {"state":"INIT_SLIDESHOW", "content":"Loading ...","currrentSlideShow":"FTP - 70200 - ftp.framexx.com//Syno"} {"state":"SHOW_CONTENT_AUTO", "content":"//Syno/ds-413","currrentSlideShow":"FTP - 70200 - ftp.framexx.com//Syno"} FrameXX User Manual v. 7...

  • Page 59: Pro - Manual Monitor Adjustment

    17. PRO, HOME240 – manual monitor adjustment PRO series FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 60 2 second to do auto configure (only for the models with dual or more inputs). When the OSD is closed, press Auto/Source/Exit button will be Source hot key function (Only for the models with dual or more inputs) FrameXX User Manual v. 7...

  • Page 61: Hardware Overview

    HDMI out: 4K video+audio output (connected to monitor/TV) External Infra sensor connector: 2.5” jack connector for external IrDA sensor Multi cable connector (optional): RS-232 (DB-9), audio out, analog video out (switchable with HDMI – only one video out from device), IrDA in FrameXX User Manual v. 7...
  • Page 62 3x USB slots: used for USB memory, USB keyboard or USB 1 x uSD slot: for memory card WiFi: SMA removable antenna for WiFi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, 2.4/5GHz modes LAN RJ-45 port: 100Mbps HDMI out: 4K video+audio output (connected to monitor/TV) FrameXX User Manual v. 7...

  • Page 63: Limited Warranty

    As the original purchaser of this product, you receive these warranties from Kobe s.r.o.. Your FrameXX (hereafter referred to as “Device”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial compliance with your user documentation accompanying Device for one year from the purchase date providing proper use of Device.

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