IEI Technology Isignager-300 User Manual

Digital signage player with lan, usb 2.0, vga, audio output wireless lan

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iSignager-300
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
iSignager-300/300WL
LAN, USB 2.0, VGA, Audio Output
Rev. 1.00 – 5 November, 2009
iSignager-300 User Manual
Digital Signage Player with
Wireless LAN

User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: iSignager-300/300WL Digital Signage Player with LAN, USB 2.0, VGA, Audio Output Wireless LAN User Manual Page i Rev. 1.00 – 5 November, 2009...
  • Page 2 Revision Date Version Changes 5 November, 2009 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ....................9 UPPORTED ORMATS 2 INSTALLATION ......................10 2.1 H ..................11 ARDWARE NSTALLATION 2.1.1 iSignager-300 Set-Up..................11 2.2 M -300 ................13 OUNTING THE I IGNAGER 2.2.1 Wall Mounting....................13 2.2.2 Stand Mounting ....................15 2.2.3 Arm Mounting ....................15 2.2.4 VESA Wall Mounting (Optional)..............16 A CHECK AND MODIFY THE PLAYER STATUS...........
  • Page 5 A.2.2.1 PC......................30 A.2.2.2 iSignager-300 ................... 30 -300WL S ........... 31 IGNAGER ERIES ETWORK EHAVIOR Page v...
  • Page 6 List of Figures Figure 1-1: iSignager-300 Front View ...................3 Figure 1-2: iSignager-300 Rear Panel View..................4 Figure 1-3: iSignager-300 Bottom View..................5 Figure 1-4: iSignager-300 Physical Dimensions (millimeters)...........6 Figure 2-1: Insert SD Card ......................11 Figure 2-2: Lock the SD Slot Cover ....................12 Figure 2-3: Display Device Connection ..................12...
  • Page 7 List of Tables Table 1-1: iSignager-300 Model Variations ..................2 Table 1-2: iSignager-300 Specifications..................7 Table 1-3: iSignager-300 Supported Formats................9 Page vii...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Chapter Introduction Page 1...
  • Page 10: Important Notice

    AdExpress for Frame user manual. 1.2 iSignager-300 Overview The iSignager-300 is a multimedia device developed by IEI to design and display dynamic, visual and audio contents for a target audience. The user can update the display sources anytime anywhere.
  • Page 11: Features

    Optional 802.11b/g wireless module RoHS compliant 1.5 System Overview 1.5.1 Front View The power button of the iSignager-300 is located on the front panel. Figure 1-1 shows the front view of the iSignager-300. Figure 1-1: iSignager-300 Front View 1.5.2 Rear Panel All peripheral device connectors are located on the rear panel of the iSignager-300.
  • Page 12: Figure 1-2: Isignager-300 Rear Panel View

    Audio out jack: Connects to audio input connector of the display device. Reset button: Resets the iSignager player. Antenna connector (iSignager-300WL only): Connects to an antenna for wireless LAN connection. Figure 1-2 shows the rear panel of the iSignager-300 digital signage display. Figure 1-2: iSignager-300 Rear Panel View Page 4...
  • Page 13: Bottom View

    1.5.3 Bottom View The bottom panel has few retention screw holes that support VESA MIS-D 75 mounting and wall-mounting brackets. Figure 1-3 shows the bottom view of the iSignager-300. Figure 1-3: iSignager-300 Bottom View Page 5...
  • Page 14: Physical Dimensions

    1.6 Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions of the iSignager-300 are shown in Figure 1-4. Figure 1-4: iSignager-300 Physical Dimensions (millimeters) Page 6...
  • Page 15: Isignager-300 Specifications

    Safety UL/CUL, CB, BSMI CE/EMC, FCC, BSMI Table 1-2: iSignager-300 Specifications 1.8 Packing List The iSignager-300 is shipped with the following components. Should there be any missing parts or defects in the package, please contact IEI immediately. Quantity Item Image...
  • Page 16 AC power adaptor Power cord 2GB SD card SD slot cover SD slot key Wall-mount brackets Antenna (iSignager-300WL only) iSignager AdExpress for Frame software companion CD VESA wall-mount kit (optional) Page 8...
  • Page 17: Software - Isignager Adexpress For Frame

    The iSignager AdExpress for Frame is the software the user can use to design display contents for the iSignager-300. The iSignager AdExpress for Frame is come with the iSignager-300. Please install the iSignager AdExpress for Frame in a PC. For more information please refer to iSignager AdExpress for Frame user manual.
  • Page 18: Installation

    Chapter Installation Page 10...
  • Page 19: Hardware Installation

    2.1 Hardware Installation 2.1.1 iSignager-300 Set-Up To set up the iSignager-300 (the player), follow the steps below: Step 1: Insert a formatted SD card with display content and player settings generated by iSignager AdExpress for Frame into the SD card on the bottom panel.
  • Page 20: Figure 2-2: Lock The Sd Slot Cover

    Connect the player to the power adapter and connect the power adapter to the power source. Step 4: Connect the VGA cable to the VGA port of the iSignager-300. Then, connect the other side of the VGA cable to the display device. Step 5: Connect the audio cable to the audio output port on the bottom panel of the iSignager-300.
  • Page 21: Mounting The Isignager-300

    LAN of the PC via an Ethernet cable (optional step).Step 0: 2.2 Mounting the iSignager-300 The iSignager-300 can be mounted on a wall, stand or arm. The mounting methods are described below. CAUTION: When mounting the iSignager-300 take care to tighten the retention screws or bolts until fully secure, but do not over tighten.
  • Page 22: Figure 2-4: Mounting Bracket Retention Screw Holes

    Figure 2-4: Mounting Bracket Retention Screw Holes Step 2: Align the two retention screw holes in each bracket with the corresponding retention screw holes on the sides of the bottom surface. Step 3: Secure the brackets to the system by inserting two retention screws into each bracket.
  • Page 23: Stand Mounting

    Step 0: 2.2.3 Arm Mounting The iSignager-300 is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant and can be mounted on a VESA arm. To mount the iSignager-300 on an arm, please follow the steps below. Step 1: The arm is a separately purchased item. Please correctly mount the arm onto the surface it uses as a base.
  • Page 24: Vesa Wall Mounting (Optional)

    The iSignager-300 has Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard mounting holes tapped into the rear panel. The standard holes are M4 and support wall, arm or stand mount. To mount the iSignager-300 onto the wall, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 25: Figure 2-7: Attach Wall Mounting Kit To The Wall

    Figure 2-7: Attach Wall Mounting Kit to the Wall Step 2: Screw the mounting screws to the mounting holes on the rear of the iSignager-300. Step 3: Hook the iSignager-300 into the mounting holes on the wall mounting kit. Figure 2-8: Hook Onto Wall Mounting Kit Page 17...
  • Page 26: Figure 2-9: Tighten Retention Screw

    Step 4: Tighten the top screw on the wall mounting kit to securely hold the iSignager-300 in place. After this screw is tightened, the iSignager-300 should not be able to move. S t e p 0 : Figure 2-9: Tighten Retention Screw...
  • Page 27: A Check And Modify The Player Status

    Appendix Check and Modify the Player Status Page 19...
  • Page 28: Check And Modify The Isignager-300 Status By Serial Port

    A.1 Check and Modify the iSignager-300 Status by Serial Port Follow the following steps and command to check and modify the iSignager-300 status by RS-232 serial port. ® ® Step 1: In Windows XP/ Windows 2000 OS, create a HyperTerminal session and prepare a null modem cable to connect the PC and the iSignager-300.
  • Page 29 Step 3: Connect RS-232 cable to COM1 of the iSignager-300: vick[/]# run vick[/]# cd /bin Step 4: Display Playerinfo function: vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo Usage: ./playerinfo -i: To display all information ./playerinfo -sh hostname: To change PC host name ./playerinfo -ch hostname: To change client host name...
  • Page 30 ./playerinfo -pstop: To stop playlist ./playerinfo -pstart: To start playlist ./playerinfo -cstart: To restart client ./playerinfo -time <val>: To change time : To display wireless info ./playerinfo -wal : To reboot system ./playerinfo -reboot Step 5: Examples: Example 1.1 Use command playerinfo-i and show the information of the player...
  • Page 31 Dhcp : disable Display Device : VGA 1360x768 60 Apps Version : 200 WIFI : BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: /new/part1/bin/playerinfo Client ra0 Ip : 192.168.10.3 Access Point : 00:13:46:87:EA:02 Encryption key : 132-3334-3536-3738-3930-6162-63 ESSID : "iei_sw2" vick[/]# Example 2. Set iDSServer hostname to client system vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo -sh RD-VICKWU-NB...
  • Page 32 Changing server IP Done Example 6. Set client IP to client system vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo -ci 10.10.10.74 BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo Changing client IP 10.10.10.74 eth0: link up, 100Mbps, full-duplex, lpa 0x45E1 vick[/bin]# interface < eth0 > is up and running ================================================== the systems IP address is :10.10.10.74...
  • Page 33 Example 7. Set DHCP action vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo -d 1 BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo Changing dhcp.txt Done Example 8. Stop playing vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo -pstop BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo killall: pictureplayer: no process killed killall: play0: no process killed killall: play1: no process killed...
  • Page 34 /new/playlist5.txt***********************Fading: disabled Alpha0: 255 Alpha1: 255 Running check iEi WCODE 1 0x05 0x02 iEi RCODE 1 0x05 0x02 Example 10. Restart client connect vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo -cstart BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo vick[/bin]# interface < eth0 > is up and running ================================================== the systems ip address is :10.10.10.74...
  • Page 35: Successful Message-Lan Connection

    BINFMT_FLAT: Loading file: ./playerinfo Setting the date Sat Jul 22 11:14:00 MDT 2006 Example 12. Reboot the player vick[/bin]# ./playerinfo -reboot Step 6: Use the following command to modify LAN settings: ifconfig eth0 IP : set client IP value ifconfig eth0 netmask : set client mask e.g.
  • Page 36: Successful Message-Wifi Connection

    < eth0 > is up and running ================================================== the systems ip address is :192.168.1.10 connecting to windows server....windows server ip address is : 192.168.1.5 windows server hostname is : RD-VICKWU-NB error status-w: Contact iEi code=0x05 failed connection = Y...
  • Page 37 WiFi IP { 10.10.88.100 } WiFi Encryption Enable { Y } WiFi Key type { open } WiFi cipher type { WEP } WiFi key index { 1 } WiFi Key Length { 128 } WiFi Key { 1234567890abc }...
  • Page 38: Checking Connection

    A.2.1 Check the LED Check the LEDs on the top of the LAN port in the bottom panel of the iSignager-300. The green LED on the right side indicates LAN or Wifi is linked on the port. The orange LED on the left side indicates transmission activity.
  • Page 39 A.3 iSignager-300WL Series Network Behavior The user can setup LAN and Wi-Fi settings in the iSignager-300WL Series at the same time. However, the iSignager-300WL Series takes LAN as the first priority by default when booting up. If the LAN is successfully activated, the iSignager-300WL Series does not activate the Wi-Fi settings.

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