I/O connectors ..........................9 Power rating ..........................9 Environment ..........................9 4.10 System Cooling ..........................9 4.11 In-box Documentation ......................... 10 Getting Started ................11 Included with Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 ..........11 Knowing your Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 ..........11...
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Connector .............................. 19 7.5.4 Diagnostics Pass but the Connection Fails ................19 7.5.5 Cannot connect to a Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 using Wi-Fi ....19 7.5.6 Problems with Newly Installed Application Software ..............20 7.5.7 Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier ..........20 DSEK-12 (Digital Signage Evaluation Kit) ........
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8.11.2 Windows® Embedded POSReady 7 ..................28 8.11.3 Flypaper and Intel® AIM Suite ....................29 8.11.4 Scala Software ........................... 34 8.12 Removing Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 from DSEK-12 ......36 8.13 Troubleshooting: DSEK-12 ......................37 Warranty ..................41 10 Revision History ................42 Appendix A: Safety Information .............
Kontron America Inc. has attempted to verify all information in this manual as of the publication date. We assume no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this guide.
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Technical Support Technicians and engineers from Kontron and/or its subsidiaries are available for technical support. We are committed to making our product easy to use and will help you use our products in your systems.
Microsoft OS options for a 180 day evaluation period. The Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 can be used as part of the DSEK-12 easily supporting a wide variety of displays, or it can be removed from the DSEK-12 and dropped in to an OPS- compliant display.
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Guidelines for Safe Use These guidelines are intended for your safety. Please read this safety information carefully before using the product. 1/ Always treat your product with care 2. Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or humidity...
The system is either active or passively cooled based on the SKU selected. There are no system fans in the passively cooled SKU. It is important that the Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 have adequate ventilation so be careful when mounting the system to not block the vents on the label side of the system.
Documentation available in the box includes an Out-of-Box guide and Errata (as applicable). See the downloads www.kontron.com section of the Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 or DSEk-12 product page on The latest version of this manual and the Out-of-box Guide can be obtained at: Kontron.com/dsek12/outofboxguide...
When you receive your Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 you will receive the system and an antenna. Since the Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 is powered by the display once inserted there is no separate power supply or cable. Always check the Kontron website for the most recent documentation.
Inserting the OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 into an OPS-compliant Display Step 1: Hold the media player as shown Step 2: Plug into an OPS-compliant video display panel Step 3: This is how the Kontron OOPS-compliant media player KOPS800 will look once inserted into the display panel.
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Connection to external equipment 5.3.1 Front panel connections Connect all the appropriate devices to their corresponding sockets as shown below Stereo Stereo HDMI 3G (option) Wi-Fi Power Antenna Antenna microphone monitor Connector speake...
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Turn the power “on” either by pressing the power button or using the remote controller. The blue power-on light will turn on Installing the Antenna To install the antenna, remove it from the plastic cover and screw it into the appropriate antenna connectors.
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 BIOS UEFI BIOS The Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 uses a UEFI BIOS version 2.2 compliant with a boot loader. Some of the benefits of the Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 include: •...
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 » BIOS Date: mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm:ss » BIOS Version: NTC1RXXX Changing the BIOS The Aptio Setup Utility changes system behavior by modifying the Firmware configuration. The setup program uses a number of menus to make changes and turn features on or off.
BIOS for information about the latest updates. In addition to the Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 firmware and files, also update any drivers used for components you have installed in your system, such as video drivers, network drivers, etc. drivers.
Make sure the Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 is properly inserted into the display. Turn on both the video display and the KOPS800. Set its brightness and contrast controls to at least two thirds of their maximum ranges (see the documentation supplied with your video display).
If you are using a keyboard, is the keyboard functioning? Test it by turning the “Num Lock” function on and off to make sure the Num Lock light is functioning. • Is the KOPS800 properly inserted into the display? Check to see if the power light is on. • Are all other cables properly attached? •...
Make sure the correct networking software is installed. 7.5.6 Problems with Newly Installed Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software, not the Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800. Faulty equipment is unlikely, especially if other software runs correctly.
DSEK-12 (Digital Signage Evaluation Kit) This section of this manual is for customers that have purchased DSEK-12. Please use the rest of the manual for information about the Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 that is part of the DSEK-12. Contents of the DSEK-12...
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Front panel connections for DSEK-12 Audio 9-pin serial HDMI USB 2.0 Power in/out port port port port socket Display USB 3.0 Port ports socket...
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Rear panel connections for DESK-12 Connect all the appropriate devices to their corresponding sockets as shown below. Ethernet Port USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 Port Stereo Stereo HDMI 3G Option Wi-Fi Power microphone...
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Antennas There is one antenna for 802.11 (WLAN) in each DSEK-12. WARNING: The antenna supplied with the kit is the only antennas approved to be used with the device. Use of any other antennas will void the regulatory approvals.
Mean Well GS90A15-P1M power supply in the kit is a The power supply that accompanies the Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 is the only one that should be used. Use of any other power supply invalidates the certifications and may be dangerous.
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 8.11.1 DSEK-12 Menu The DSEK-12 menu will enable you to select as follows: • Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 7 • Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 7 – Flypaper • Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 – Scala •...
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 7. Starting Windows 8. Preparing for first use 9. Locale, Time & Currency, Keyboard Layout 10. First User and Computer Name 11. First User Password and Password Hint 12. 180 day Evaluation License Agreement 13.
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Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Getting Started To view a short orientation, click the ‘START HERE’ button in the top, left box. The video that begins provides an overview of the showcase interface as well as an overview of Flypaper and how it solves the content-creation problem that exists within the digital signage industry.
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Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Each Flypaper Demo when selected will cycle as an example of a Digital Sign.
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Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Preview Button Open-in-Flypaper Button Information Button Clicking the Preview button opens the sample project as a full-screen presentation. To close the preview, click the Close (X) button in the sample project’s upper, right corner.
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Launching Flypaper If you would like to start building your own content or just want to take a closer look at the Flypaper Creator application, click the orange box labeled ‘LAUNCH FLYPAPER’ in the lower, left corner. Note: You will be asked to activate Flypaper when first launching it.
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Closing the Showcase To exit the showcase click the Close (X) button at the top, right or press ESC on your keyboard. 8.11.4 Scala Software Scala offers extensive online multi-lingual documentation: http://www.scala.com/extras/manuals/software-quick-start-and-user-guides/?searchterm=user Scala online templates are availavle at: http://www.scala.com/extras/scala-templates-demo-scripts-and-videos/templates...
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Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 By selecting the scala option from the main DSEK-12 menu you will see:. 1. Start Up Screen with Base Menu 2. Expanded Menu Components...
8.12 Removing Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 from DSEK-12 Use a Phillips head screw driver to unscrew the three screws on either side of the DSEK-12 in order to release the Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 from the DSEK-12 chassis.
Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 8.13 Troubleshooting: DSEK-12 Resetting the System Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, first attempt to reset your system using one of the methods below. To do this: Press: Soft boot reset to clear the system memory and reload the operating system <Ctrl+Alt+Del>...
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Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 CAUTION: Turn off devices before disconnecting cables. Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system by unplugging the power cord, and any external peripheral devices. Turn off the DSEK-12 using the power button. Turn off and disconnect all external peripheral devices.
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Make sure the correct networking software is installed. Problems with Newly Installed Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software, not the Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 in the DSEK-12. Faulty equipment is unlikely, especially if other software runs correctly.
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Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 • Make sure the software is properly installed and configured for the system. See the software documentation. • Use only an authorized copy. Unauthorized copies often do not work. • Make sure the correct device drivers installed.
CAUTION: Temperature -- The temperature, in which the Kontron OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 and DSEK-12 operates when installed, must not go below 0°C or rise above 50°C. Extreme fluctuations in temperature can cause a variety of problems in your Kontron OPS- compliant media player KOPS800.
Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required. Use the power button to turn off power on the Kontron media player KOPS800 or the DSEK-12. SAFETY STEPS: If you remove the chassis cover to access the inside of the system, follow these steps: 1.
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Contact should be made with care. Consider wearing protective gloves. The OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 and the DSEK-12 is designed to operate in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: •...
IEC60950-1 (International), CB Certificate & Report including all international deviations 10.1.3 Product EMC Compliance - Class B Compliance The OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 has been has been tested and verified to comply with the following electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations. FCC /ICES-003 - Emissions (USA/Canada) »...
You can further limit your exposure to RF by limiting the amount of time using the OPS-compliant media player KOPS800, since time is a factor in how much exposure a person receives, and by placing more distance between your body and the OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 since exposure level drops off dramatically with distance.
Radio-frequency emissions from electronic equipment can negatively affect the operation of other electronic equipment, causing them to malfunction. Although the OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 is designed, tested, and manufactured to comply with regulations governing radio frequency emission in countries such as the United States, Canada, the European Union, the wireless transmitters and electrical circuits in the OPS-compliant media player KOPS800 may cause interference in other electronic equipment.
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Kontron OPS-compliant Media Player KOPS800 & DSEK-12 Corporate Offices Europe, Middle East & Africa North America Asia Pacific Oskar-von-Miller-Str. 1 17 Building, Block #1,ABP. 14118 Stowe Drive 85386 Eching/Munich 188 Southern West 4th Ring Poway, CA 92064-7147 Germany Beijing 100070, P.R.China Tel.: +49 (0)8165/ 77 777...
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