Optoma Digital Signage User Manual
Optoma Digital Signage User Manual

Optoma Digital Signage User Manual

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  • Page 1: Touch Panel

    Digital Signage Touch Panel User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Instructions Power Cord & Adapter Warnings ..........iv Technical Support ..............v Declaration of Conformity WEEE Notice ................vi Introduction Overview ..................1 Features ..................2 Package Content ................. 3 Connectors View ................ 4 Remote Control ................5 Getting Started Setting up New SD Card Content ..........
  • Page 3 System ..................29 Factory Reset ...................29 Change Password ................30 Touch Calibration ................30 How to Use the Digital Signage Processor Playing media files on the SD card .......... 31 Playing media files using a USB flash drive ......31 Updating Content ..............32 USB Flash Drive Update ..............33...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Video and Audio Specifications ............41 Software Layout Utility ............43 Layout Template ..............44 Software Limitations ..............48 Video Input ................50 Hardware Specifications ............51 Troubleshooting Error Messages ................. 52 FAQ’s ..................53...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions & Warranty Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your Digital Signage Touch Panel (DSTP). • Do not attempt to service DSTP yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely. • To avoid personal injury from electric shock or fire: •...
  • Page 6: Technical Support

    Safety Instructions & Warranty • 115 V/60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan. • 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in western Japan. • 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. •...
  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    • EN55022 (CISPR 22). Electromagnetic Interference • EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11). Electromagnetic Immunity • EN61000-3-2. (IEC61000-3-2)-Power Line Harmonics • Digital Signage Touch PanelEN61000-3-3. (IEC61000-3-3)-Power Line Flicker • EN60950-1 (IEC60950-1). Product Safety WEEE Notice • The Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing your Digital Signage Touch Panel (DSTP). DSTP is a powerful digital engine for high quality video and graphics. It can perform live broadcasts, video/ audio files, and display tickers. You can easily control, deliver, and receive multimedia content through a network.
  • Page 9: Features

    Introduction Features • High Performance. 1680 x 1050 output with hardware video/audio decoder, supports 2 video/ 2 graphic/ 2 tickers. • Sleek design. The sleek panel design makes it easy to mount and install. • Network-Manageable. DSTP can connect remotely to a local or wide area network via wired, wireless, or 3G connections.
  • Page 10: Package Content

    Introduction Package Content When unpacking, please ensure the following items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer. Digital Signage Touch Panel Quick Start Manual Remote Control (DSTP) CD ROM SD Card Protector AA Battery x 2...
  • Page 11: Connectors View

    Introduction Connectors View 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Description Power socket Use to connect to the power adapter. Use to connect to an Ethernet network. SD card slot Use to insert the SD card. Power button Press to turn DSTP on or off.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Introduction Remote Control DSTP comes with a remote control to access menu settings. The diagram and table below show the keys and basic operation of the remote control. POWER ON Power button STANDBY Standby button Keypad MENU Menu button Arrow keys SET button Exit button EXIT...
  • Page 13: Getting Started Setting Up New Sd Card Content

    Getting Started Getting Started Setting up New SD Card Content You need to set up the contents of the SD card before using it for the first time. The sample media files and system drivers (libxxx.img) for the SD card content can be found in the included CD-ROM.
  • Page 14 Getting Started In order to avoid update function failure, do not lock the SD card. Note Write protect lock set to correct position Removing the SD Card 1. Unscrew the SD card protector from the case. 2. Gently push the SD card in until it clicks to release the lock.
  • Page 15: Making Connections

    Getting Started Making Connections Connecting the Power 1. Connect the power cord to the adapter. VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO POWER RESET WIRE IR RS232 2. Connect the power adapter to the power socket of DSTP. 3. Plug the power cord to a live outlet. Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB flash drive using the USB port for content file updates or system upgrades.
  • Page 16: Connecting A Dvd Player Or A Tv Set-Top Box

    Getting Started Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on DSTP and the other end to a network hub or wall socket. VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO POWER RESET WIRE IR RS232 Connecting a DVD player or a TV Set-Top Box For vivid media content, you can play back video files directly from your DVD player or a TV set-top box.
  • Page 17: Connecting An Audio In Component

    Getting Started Media content must be edited first using InfoSAP Touch (see the InfoSAP Note Touch user manual for more details). Connecting an Audio In Component DSTP supports Audio-in component from devices such as a DVD player or a set-top box. Connecting Speakers For a more attention-grabbing display, DSTP is capable of playing audio files.
  • Page 18: Powering On

    Getting Started Powering On Before powering on DSTP, insert an SD card into the SD card slot. Note After performing the necessary connections, you are now ready to power on DSTP. Press on the remote control. The POWER ON LED indicator lights green to denote power. Boot Sequence When you turn on DSTP, it checks the memory drives connected to your device in a particular order, this is called...
  • Page 19: Led Indicator

    Getting Started LED Indicator The LED indicator indicates the status of DSTP. LED Indicator LED Indicator Status Green Power is on On standby mode Green, blinking Preparing to standby...
  • Page 20: Menu

    Menu Menu The main menu consists of menu options for DSTP. Press on the remote control to activate the main menu. MENU DATE/TIME NETWORK PROGRAM TIMER LANGUAGE PICTURE PLAY MODE MEMORY CARD IR CONTROL Press to change select. Press [Set] to enter submenu. •...
  • Page 21: Network

    Menu To set the date and time: 1. Press MENU > DATE/TIME. DATE/TIME Date: NETWORK mm/ dd / yyyy PROGRAM 11 / 01 / 2010 TIMER Time: LANGUAGE hh : mm : ss PICTURE 00 : 00 : 00 PLAY MODE NTP Server: 220 .
  • Page 22: Dhcp Or Static Ip

    Menu Press MENU > NETWORK. DATE/TIME Static IP Select type of connection: NETWORK 196.168.1 .225 DHCP or Static PROGRAM Netmask: 255.255.255 .0 TIMER Gateway: 196.168.1 .254 LANGUAGE DNS: 211.78 .130 .2 PICTURE MAC: 00:16:E8:F1:94:7E PLAY MODE Internet: MEMORY CARD Proxy IR CONTROL DS-Server Wireless...
  • Page 23 Menu To do the following steps to establish a wireless connection: 1. Create a configuration file using the Wireless/3G Config Setting tool. (See “ Wireless/3G Config Setting” on page 36 2. Copy the configuration file to a USB flash drive. 3.
  • Page 24: Usb 3G Modem

    Menu 8. When prompted, select Yes to confirm network by wireless. USB 3G Modem Select USB 3G Modem to connect to the network via dial-up connection. To do the following steps: 1. Create a configuration file using the Wireless/3G Config Setting tool.
  • Page 25: Program

    Menu Program The Program menu lists the program contents in the SD card. The programs are listed in order of filename. You can select a program to preview. To preview a program: 1. Press MENU > PROGRAM. DATE/TIME Program List: NETWORK Program1.xml PROGRAM...
  • Page 26: Timer

    Menu Timer You can set the timer settings of DSTP in the Timer menu. You can: • Enable daily timers • Set timers to power on or power off your device • Set timers to turn the video on or off 1.
  • Page 27: Picture

    Menu 1. Press MENU > LANGUAGE. DATE/TIME Select Language: NETWORK English PROGRAM Deutsch TIMER Français LANGUAGE Español PICTURE PLAY MODE MEMORY CARD IR CONTROL Italiano to set the language Press [Exit] to return. 2. Use the arrow keys to move through the options. 3.
  • Page 28: Play Mode

    Menu Play Mode You can select the play mode in the Play Mode menu. 1. Press MENU > PLAY MODE. DATE/TIME Select Play Mode: NETWORK Schedule PROGRAM Composite Out TIMER Network Streaming LANGUAGE Slide Show Video Repeat PICTURE PLAY MODE MEMORY CARD Screen Size Full Screen...
  • Page 29: Network Streaming

    Menu Network Streaming Select Network Streaming to stream video files through the network. Configure the streaming server by entering the server IP and Port address. DATE/TIME Select Play Mode: NETWORK Schedule PROGRAM Composite Through Out TIMER Network Streaming LANGUAGE Slide Show Video Repeat PICTURE PLAY MODE...
  • Page 30: Video Repeat

    Menu When you power on DSTP in slide show mode, your device checks the USB flash drive and read image files to start the slide show. The following image files are supported: BMP, JPEG, PNG. The images are resized to full screen while retaining the aspect ratio.
  • Page 31: Memory Card (Sd Card)

    Menu Memory Card (SD Card) You can see the capacity of your SD card and delete all stored content in the Memory Card (SD card) menu. Press MENU > MEMORY CARD (SD card). DATE/TIME Memory Card: NETWORK 1.9GB Free PROGRAM 1.8GB Available TIMER...
  • Page 32: To Lock The Remote Control

    Menu Press MENU > IR CONTROL. DATE/TIME Select IR Mode: NETWORK Normal PROGRAM IR Lock TIMER LANGUAGE PICTURE PLAY MODE MEMORY CARD IR CONTROL Apply to set the IR mode Press [Exit] to return. To lock the remote control 1. Highlight IR Lock using the arrow keys on the remote control.
  • Page 33 Menu of DSTP, the Hidden Menu is not displayed on the screen unless you activate it. There are two levels of Hidden Menu: simple and complex. In the simple hidden menu, only the system driver can be upgraded. In the complex hidden menu, you can upgrade the system driver, loader, kernel, and splash.
  • Page 34: Upgrade

    Menu Upgrade Press MENU > UPGRADE. DATE/TIME Select Upgrade File: NETWORK System Driver PROGRAM Loader TIMER Kernel LANGUAGE Splash PICTURE PLAY MODE Content Update Mode from USB Memory: MEMORY CARD Difference Write Write after Delete IR CONTROL Auto Content Update UPGRADE SYSTEM to upgrade the firmware...
  • Page 35: Content Update Mode From Usb Flash Drive

    Menu Please refer to the picture below. DATE/TIME Select library in the USB memory: NETWORK lib-ds-player_0623.img PROGRAM TIMER LANGUAGE PICTURE PLAY MODE MEMORY CARD IR CONTROL UPGRADE SYSTEM to upgrade the firmware Press [Exit] to return. 3. Select the system driver, then press 4.
  • Page 36: Auto Content Update

    Menu Auto Content Update Select Auto Content Update to enable or disable daily auto content update. Once enabled, the following detail configuration is displayed: • FTP server/Folder: The content directory on FTP. • User: The user name to login to FTP. •...
  • Page 37: Change Password

    Menu All settings are erased if you select Factory Reset. Warning Change Password A password is required for web access. To set up a password, select Change Password. DATE/TIME Change Password for Web Access: (4-8 Characters) NETWORK New Password: ******** PROGRAM Password Confirm: ********...
  • Page 38: How To Use The Digital Signage Processor

    How to Use the Digital Signage Processor How to Use the Digital Signage Processor Playing media files on the SD card 1. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot. 2. Turn on DSTP. The device boots up. 3. If there is a playlist in the SD card, DSTP plays the program content.
  • Page 39: Updating Content

    How to Use the Digital Signage Processor Updating Content DSTP supports three methods for content update: • USB flash drive update • Manual rewrite of SD card by PC • Remote rewrite through LAN • Remote rewrite through WAN The illustration below shows the different content update methods.
  • Page 40: Usb Flash Drive Update

    How to Use the Digital Signage Processor USB Flash Drive Update A media folder is required for a USB flash drive update. It must contain the following three files: • Playlist file (.lis) • Program files (.xml) • Media folders (named the same as the .xml file) You can create content by using InfoSAP Touch.
  • Page 41: Rewrite Through Lan

    How to Use the Digital Signage Processor Before you start to copy, check to make sure your SD card contains a folder Note named “media”. If not, create “media” folder. Now, manually copy the files to your SD card’s “media” folder using your PC’s copy/paste functions.
  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Internal Storage DSTP uses an SD card for internal storage. The SD card must have only one FAT32 partition. DSTP supports SD cards with capacities up to 16GB. SD card structure The SD card must have the following files and folders: 1.
  • Page 43: Wireless/3G Config Setting

    Specifications Wireless/3G Config Setting To connect to the network via wireless or 3G connection, install the Wireless/3G Config Setting tool on your PC and use it to create the configuration file. To Install Wireless/3G Config Setting 1. Download the tool from the manufacturer’s website. 2.
  • Page 44 Specifications 5. Click Next to continue. 6. When done, click Close.
  • Page 45 Specifications To Create Wireless Configuration File 1. Insert a USB flash drive into the PC’s USB port. 2. On your PC, click Start > All Programs > WirelessConfigSetting > WirelessConfigSetting. 3. Click the Wireless tab. 4. On Wireless Status, select On. 5.
  • Page 46 Specifications To Create 3G Configuration File 1. Insert a USB flash drive into the PC’s USB port. 2. On your PC, click Start > All Programs > WirelessConfigSetting > WirelessConfigSetting. 3. Click the 3G tab. 4. On USB Modem Status, select On. 5.
  • Page 47: Supported Image Formats

    Specifications Supported Image Formats DSTP supports BMP, PNG, and JPEG image file formats. • BMP (*.bmp): 24-bpp, R8-G8-B8 • PNG (*.png): 24-bit RGB • JPEG (*.jpg, *.jpeg) Image resolution should be less than 2047 x 2047. Supported Video and Audio Formats Please refer to the table below for video and audio formats supported by DSTP.
  • Page 48: Video And Audio Specifications

    Specifications Table 1: Supported Video and Audio Format Video(V) Group Codec Container File Extension Audio(A) MPEG-2 Video (Program Stream) MPEG-1/2 Audio layer 2 MPEG-2 .VOB MPEG-1/2 Audio layer 3 AC-3 DivX 5.0 MPEG-1/2 Audio layer 2 DivX, .DivX, MPEG-4 .AVI MPEG-1/2 Audio layer 3 AC-3 H.264...
  • Page 49 Specifications • Supports AP@L3 (Advanced Profile, L3 Level) • Does not support CP (Complex Profile) • Does not support interlaced mode • Does not support sprite mode • Does not support files encoded using WMV9 BETA • Does not support WMV1 OR WMV2 •...
  • Page 50: Software Layout Utility

    Specifications • Supports 16-bit and 24-bit samples • Supports sampling rates of 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz 8. AAC (MPEG-4 AAC) • Supports LC (Low Complexity profile) • Supports bit rates up to 384kbps • Supports up to 5.1 channels •...
  • Page 51: Layout Template

    Specifications Layout Template DSTP supports different types of layouts. Following are some examples: • Image only • Image + Ticker • Video + Ticker • Video + Image + Ticker • Portrait You can also manually add layers. Image Only In an Image only layout, images are shown on screen in Loop play mode.
  • Page 52 Specifications Image + Ticker In an Image + Ticker layout, there is no character quantity limitation. The ticker, (in Unicode characters), runs from right to left, or can have sentences scrolling upward or downward. Images and the ticker can be overlapped. Audio files can be played at the same time.
  • Page 53 Specifications Video + Image + Ticker A layout can contain a video file, an image and a ticker. The video file can be from an SD card, composite input, or network stream. If you add an audio file and a video file + image+ticker, the audio source is Note set to audio automatically.
  • Page 54 Specifications • If user add an audio file, the audio source will be set to audio Note automatically. • Before you start to copy, check to make sure your SD card contains a folder named “media”. If not, create “media” folder. Now, manually copy the files to your SD card’s “media”...
  • Page 55: Software Limitations

    Specifications The processor can play weather from RSS, only Yahoo Weather.rss (http://weather.yahoo.com) is supported. Vertical Ticker only supports Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Note Software Limitations To ensure the output quality of DSTP, take note of the following software limitations. Media file •...
  • Page 56 Specifications Program file (.XML) • The maximum source number in an item group is 100. • The maximum number of item groups in a frame is 100. • The maximum program name length is 128 bytes. Playlist file (.LIS) • The maximum number of program and control commands in a playlist file is 500.
  • Page 57: Video Input

    Specifications Gamma and Luminance Characteristics Gamma and luminance settings can be adjusted using the display function. DSTP is adjusted to display normally on a grayscale test pattern. Video Input There are two video input modes: Normal mode and Full Screen mode. Normal mode has an aspect ratio of 1:1. The native resolution video input for NTSC is 720 x 480, while PAL is 720 x 576.
  • Page 58: Hardware Specifications

    Specifications Hardware Specifications CPU: Sigma SMP863X Processor 8 MB Flash memory 256 MB SDRAM Video Output Resolution 1680 x 1050 / 60Hz Video Input Connector: Composite Analog stereo line out Audio Output Line out L/R x 1, Stereo 3.5 mini jack Audio Input Line in L/R x 1, Stereo 3.5 mini jack...
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Error Messages This section lists common error messages that may arise during the use of DSTP, and provides answers and solutions to these errors. Error Message Solutions • Check if the SD card is inserted. “It failed to access the SD card.” •...
  • Page 60: Faq's

    Troubleshooting FAQ’s This section lists some frequently asked questions (FAQ) and the answers to these problems. Question Answer You may be trying to view a video file that is not Why can’t I view my video files? supported by DSTP. See “Supported Video and Audio Formats”...

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