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DRAKE DNP100 Instruction Manual

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DNP100
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  • Page 1 As of the FIRMWARE VERSION installed on this DNP100 is: _________ DNP100 D R A K E N E T W O R K P L AY E R S t a n d - a l o n e...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 – THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER ................INTRODUCTION ............................ CONNECTIONS ............................. GETTING STARTED ........................Chapter 2 – DRAKE DNP SERIES DIGITAL SIGNAGE MANAGER SOFTWARE (DSM) ......DSM Main Window ..........................PLAYERS Tab ............................Chapter 3 - ADDING CONTENT ........................VIDEOS Tab ............................

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION:...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued from Page 3) 15. Lightning: For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - The Dnp100 Drake Network Player

    THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER INTRODUCTION The DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER is a high quality advertising solution that allows users to play content from multiple sources like solid state memory devices, hard drives, or IP streams over Ethernet connection (via local network). The DNP100 has an extremely effective performance-to-cost ratio and will provide a great return on investment.

  • Page 6: Connections

    THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER INTRODUCTION (continued) The DNP100 is capable of driving a wide variety of displays at RESOLUTIONS of 480i up to 1080p and at bit rates of up to 40 Mbps (MPEG2 fi le type). CONNECTIONS Connect the following CABLE TYPES mentioned in this section to the appropriate INPUT, OUTPUT, OR COMMUNICATION PORT, according to your specifi...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    5. Plug the DNP100’s Power Supply in to a 120 VAC rated electrical wall power outlet. *NOTE: This is how you will turn the DNP100 ON and OFF (by connecting it to / disconnect- ing it from a power source).

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 - Drake Dnp Series Digital Signage Manager Software (Dsm)

    NETWORK SETTINGS Screen (continued may come in handy later on in the day to day use of the DNP100. All of this information can be found within the Drake DNP Series Digital Signage Manager software so you won’t be required to repeat accessing the MENU on the DNP100 this way again unless you intend on connecting to the DNP100 via NETWORK one day and PC-to-DNP100 DIRECTLY the next, or vice versa.

  • Page 9: Dsm Main Window

    Welcome to the MAIN Window of the DRAKE DNP SERIES DIGITAL SIGNAGE MANAGER (referred to herein as DSM). After DSM completes its initial search for DNP100’s on your network or Crossover Cable, the MAIN Window should appear on your PC/laptop like this:...
  • Page 10 The PLAYERS Tab’s Control / Information Monitor pane both displays information about your currently selected DNP100 and also allows you to commit settings and functions to the DNP100, depending on the selection of one of three tabs within the Control / Information Moni- tor Pane: PLAYER STATUS, PLAYER CONTROL, and PLAYER SCHEDULE.
  • Page 11 LAYOUT that the operator wishes to LOAD to the DNP100 for immediate playback. However, you are not required to click the PICK Button in order to LOAD your desired LAYOUT to the DNP100.
  • Page 12 PLAYER CONTROL TAB (continued) The FILE MANAGER Button allows you to quickly access a list of the entire inventory of all fi les (VIDEO, IMAGE / LAYOUT) that are currently stored on the DNP100’s SD Mem- ory Card. MANAGE YOUR FILES Click the FILE MANAGER Button to open a new window where you can: PLAY SELECTED fi...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 - Adding Content

    ADDING content to DSM is a fast and easy procedure that will be familiar to most operators of the DNP100. There are a few key points to keep in mind in order to ensure a smooth experience when uploading content to the DNP100: 1.

  • Page 14: Videos Tab

    VIDEO FILE List. At some point after using the DNP100 and DSM many times, you may wish to reduce clutter in the VIDEO FILE List by removing any VIDEO fi les that you are certain you will no longer need for your current DNP100 nor for any other additional DNP100’s in the future.

  • Page 15: Images Tab

    VIDEO fi le is actually saved. The LOAD / PLAY procedure uploads a copy of the VIDEO fi le from your PC / laptop’s hard drive to the DNP100’s SD Memory Card. Similarly, moving a VIDEO fi le from one LOCATION on your PC / laptop’s hard drive to another...

  • Page 16: Music (Mp3) Tab

    THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER IMAGES Tab (continued) The IMAGES Tab (third tab from the left) is where you will ADD your IMAGE fi les and other graphics content fi les. The procedure for ADDING IMAGE fi les and graphics fi les is exactly the same as ADDING VIDEO fi...

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 - Custom Authoring In Dsm

    DELETE SELECTED DELETE ALL *NOTE: R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC is in no way recommending or promoting the idea or concept that any website on the Internet, regardless of its contents-type, for-profi t classifi cation, or agenda authorizes the reproduction, use, or distribution of its website or any content located therein.
  • Page 18 Internet website URL (Ex: http://www.freecontentsite.com). The SOURCE options ATSC TUNER (TV STATION) and STREAM (RTP) are fea- tures that DRAKE plans to release in the future, as upgrades or as a sepa- rate model. These features are in development but do not have an expected release date yet.

  • Page 19: Playlists Tab

    THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER CUSTOM AUTHORING IN DSM (continued) PLAYLISTS Tab The PLAYLISTS Tab (fi fth Tab from the left) is where you will author NEW PLAYLISTS from the VIDEO fi les that you have ADDED to DSM and CHANNELS that you have created. You can also EDIT or DELETE previous PLAYLISTS that you have authored.
  • Page 20 THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER PLAYLISTS Tab (continued) The COPY Button will create a duplicate copy of the selected PLAYLIST. This function is valu- able when you wish to have several PLAYLISTS that are very similar with only slight differen-...
  • Page 21 THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER PLAYLISTS Tab (continued) Your selection here will dictate which fi les and fi le types will populate the FILE POOL from which you will draw fi les to populate your PLAYLIST. *NOTE: Remember that the PLAYLIST is a group of fi les to be PLAYED BACK in a specif- ic SEQUENCE.

  • Page 22: Layouts Tab

    THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER LAYOUTS Tab The LAYOUTS Tab (sixth Tab from the left) is where you will author NEW LAYOUTS, starting from a pool of pre-designed LAYOUT TEMPLATES, by IMPORTING a LAYOUT from another DSM user or PC, or by DESIGNING your own LAYOUT TEMPLATE with an extensive set of tools located within the LAYOUTS Tab of DSM itself.
  • Page 23 TABLE CLOCK / DATE *NOTE: The DNP100 can display only one VIDEO ZONE per LAYOUT. When authoring a NEW LAYOUT, you must choose to either begin with a pre-designed TEMP- LATE or to DESIGN your own CUSTOM LAYOUT. First, we will show how to author a NEW LAYOUT using a TEMPLATE.
  • Page 24 THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER LAYOUTS Tab (continued) 1. Click the NEW LAYOUT Button. A window labeled SELECT BASE LAYOUT will open. This window is populated with ten pre-designed LAYOUT TEMPLATES for you to select from (as well as any TEMPLATES that you have custom designed in the DESIGNER). Once select- ed, all TEMPLATES in this window may be EDITED and / or modifi...
  • Page 25 THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER LAYOUTS Tab (continued) IMAGE: NEW LAYOUT Window 4. Name your NEW LAYOUT, and enter a description as well if you like. 5. To make changes to a particular ZONE’s parameters, click the numbered ZONE in the smaller LAYOUT on the left of the window.
  • Page 26 THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER LAYOUTS Tab (continued) IMAGE: BASE PROPERTIES Window OK will save your changes made in the NEW LAYOUT Window. CANCEL will cancel any changes made in the NEW LAYOUT Window and revert back to the LAYOUT ZONE ASSIGNMENT Window.
  • Page 27 THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER LAYOUTS Tab (continued) TOOLBOX VIEWABLE LAYOUT Area LAYOUT BASE Options ZONE PROPERTIES SAVE Button HELP Button EXIT Button IMAGE: BASE LAYOUT DESIGNER Window *NOTE: When DESIGNING your NEW LAYOUT TEMPLATE, remember that there can be only one VIDEO ZONE per LAYOUT.

  • Page 28: Schedules Tab

    Description CREATE A NEW SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE is a fantastic way for you to plan ahead and set the DNP100 to PLAY certain PLAYLISTS and LAYOUTS well in advance of the actual date that this PLAYBACK is to occur. The following steps will explain how to author a new SCHEDULE: 1.
  • Page 29 THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER SCHEDULES Tab (continued) IMAGE: NEW SCHEDULE Window 3. Click the ADD SCHEDULED ITEM Button. This will launch a window named SCHEDULE: This is where you make all of your selections for your NEW SCHEDULE. (continued on Page 30)

  • Page 30: Chapter 5 - Loading Playlist And Layout

    *NOTE: CHANNELS and MUSIC Files will not work within SCHEDULES right now. LOADING PLAYLIST AND LAYOUT There are three ways to LOAD a PLAYLIST, LAYOUT, or SCHEDULE from DSM to the DNP100: LOAD / PLAY via NETWORK or DIRECT CONNECTION via Crossover Cable...

  • Page 31: Publish To Usb Drive

    Drive. 7. Once the USB Drive is securely inserted, power ON the DNP100 by plugging its power ca ble into an electric outlet. Allow 2 minutes for the DNP100 to boot up and for the content to play. *NOTE: Playing content on the DNP100 by using the PUBLISH TO USB DRIVE option is preferable in circumstances where immediate, NON-NETWORK CONNECTED / NON-DI- RECT CONNECTED BY CROSSOVER CABLE situations present themselves.
  • Page 32 7. Once the SD Card has been inserted and you recognize the “click” of it being seated and held securely by the DNP100, power ON the DNP100 by plugging its power cable into an 120 VAC rated electric outlet. Allow 2 minutes for the DNP100 to boot up and for the con- tent to play.

  • Page 33: Chapter 6 - Recommended Settings

    fi les to the DNP100 Drake Network Player. If DSM fails to download fi les to the DNP100, a PC fi rewall (or a fi rewall in the router) may be blocking this operation, when con- necting DSM to the DNP100 through a local network. Virus protection programs may block this operation also.
  • Page 34 1. Control Panel>Security>Windows Firewall>All a program through Windows Firewall 2. Click Add Program 3. Browse to C:\Program Files\Drake Digital\Drake Digital DNP Series Digital Signage Manager\DrakeDigitalSignagemanager.exe for DSM (Typically found here but may be found in a different location on some PCs) 4.

  • Page 35: Pc - Disabling Checksum Offloading

    THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER UNBLOCKING THE COMPUTER FIREWALL (continued) 5. Highlight/Select DrakeDigitalSignageManager.exe 6. Click OK 7. Now add Port Number: (the number located in DSM>MAIN Tab>SETUP) TCP 7A. Click Add Port 7B. Set Name: http port: (same as used in Step 7 above) TCP.

  • Page 36: Chapter 7 - Data

    THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER DNP100 SPECIFICATIONS Video Output Component: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p. HDMI: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p. Composite: 480i. Output: VGA & HDMI. Audio Output L/R Stereo: L/R RCA. Digital: Optical Toslink. HDMI-embedded Audio. Control I/O RS-232 Commercial Monitor Control.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    The video coming through my HDMI Cable is there, but it is exceedingly green in color. If you have both a VGA cable connected to a monitor and an HDMI cable connected to a monitor, the DNP100 may become confused and initiate the video in the wrong color-space mode. Disconnect the VGA cable and re- boot the DNP100 by unplugging and then replugging the power supply.

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    THE DNP100 DRAKE NETWORK PLAYER LIMITED WARRANTY Seller will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, as Seller may determine) any product manufactured or sold (or in the case of software, licensed) by Seller which is defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the applicable specifi cations that are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifi...

  • Page 39: Service Information

    Manual before calling or writing - this could save unnecessary phone charges. Please do not return the product without calling Drake Service and following the steps above fi rst; it is preferred to help troubleshoot the problem over the...

  • Page 40: Appendix

    The DNP100’s Accessory Remote Control (ARC) is a standard remote used to quickly and easily ac- cess the DNP100’s on screen MENU display. The ARC can also be used for simple actions within the main MENU tree. Functions of the ARC and their corresponding buttons: Brings up the on screen MAIN MENU.
  • Page 41 Accessory Remote Control (ARC) (continued) *NOTE: The only means of turning the DNP100 On or Off is to unplug it from a power outlet. The red power button located on the ARC does not perform any functions. The red power but- ton on the ARC will not turn the DNP100 On or Off.

  • Page 42: Dcm Enterprise Management Suite For Windows

    DCM ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SUITE FOR WINDOWS® (Sold separately) The DNP100 can be remotely controlled over the Internet via the Drake DCM Enterprise Management Suite for Windows®. The Drake Content Manager (DCM) allows users to upload media fi les, create content playlists, con- trol player parameters and download media/playlist information to the DNP100 media player over a local network, private network, or the Internet.
  • Page 43 R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC 9900 SPRINGBORO PIKE MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 USA SALES: 937.746.4556 800.777.8876 FAX: 937.806.1510 sales@rldrake.com SERVICE: 937.746.6990 FAX: 937.806.1510 servicehelp@rldrake.com www.rldrake.com...

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