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Operation/Reference Guide IS-SPX-1000 InspiredSignage XPress Player I n s p i r e d S i g n a g e L a s t R e v i s e d : 5 / 3 1 / 2 0 1 2...
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AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number. AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages.
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Agreement; (ii) shall not be permitted access to the software accompanying, or obtained through, this media; and (iii) if applicable, shall promptly return this media or copies in any media, at Licensee's expense, to AMX at 3000 Research Drive, Richardson, Texas 75082, USA.
Supported Video File Types ..................3 Standard and Pro Licenses..................4 IS-SPX-1000 Installation..................5 Powering up the IS-SPX-1000 ................... 5 Resetting the IS-SPX-1000 to Factory Default Settings ..........6 Updating Firmware ....................6 Automatic update ......................7 Getting Connected ....................7 Accessing and Changing the IS-SPX-1000 IP Address ..........
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Network Settings - Advanced ..................24 Media Sources - Basic....................25 Using a USB drive with the IS-SPX-1000 ............... 26 Media Sources - Advanced .................... 27 Configuring Network Credentials For Remote Servers ..........27 Security ......................... 28 Controlling User Rights and Permissions ............... 29 Date/Time ........................
Whether integrated behind displays, beneath a technical floor, or in a custom enclosure, the IS-SPX-1000 is ready to deliver with a small form factor and a low power draw. The USB interface can be used to extend the internal storage through memory sticks or hard drives.
• AMX InspiredSignage Xpress Pro License (FG1231-21) Remote Monitoring The IS-SPX-1000 implements an intuitive on-board web interface. By connecting to the IP address of a unit with any web browser, the user can monitor the status of the unit and even configure specific parameters. To support the management of a large distributed network of IS-SPX-1000 devices, native support for the SNMP protocol is provided.
Streaming media protocol MMS, RTSP, RTP, SDP, HTTP; Uni- & multicast The IS-SPX-1000 can play files as indicated above if they were created with supported codecs and are within the video size specifications. If your IS-SPX-1000 is not successfully importing an SD video of the supported file type, it was likely created with an unsupported codec or the file size is too large.
Standard and Pro Licenses The software for the IS-SPX-1000 comes in two packages, depending upon the number of software licenses to be used. The Standard License (FG1231-20) includes one device and one single-node, multi-user license for the accompanying software. The Pro License (FG1231-21) includes ten devices and one single-node, multi- user license for the software.
AMX logo. This is the default content. At this time, the green LED blinks regularly on and off every second to indicate that the IS-SPX-1000 in operating normally. If your system does not behave as described above make sure that the digital displays are functional and that the right input has been selected (some displays have multiple inputs and you may need to manually select the right one).
AMX Technical Support to check which update procedure is best suited to your configuration. Please specify in your message if your IS-SPX-1000 unit(s) are in a location where you can easily plug an USB key or if they have local network connectivity.
Automatic update If your IS-SPX-1000 is configured to use automatic update and has direct access to the Internet, it will update its firmware automatically as soon as a firmware update is available. The update will take place at 3:00 AM and will not modify the content played by the IS-SPX-1000.
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Add the subnet mask, gateway, and DNS information into the appropriate fields and press Apply. If the IS-SPX-1000 is accidentally configured with an incorrect IP address, you need to reset the unit to its factory default and restart the configuration procedure.
Installation of the NXA-AVB Breakout Box Mounting Bracket (62-1231-03) To install the NXA-AVB Breakout Box Mounting Bracket: Select the side of the IS-SPX-1000 to which the adapter is to be installed. The mounting bracket may be installed to either side of the device.
In this case, unplug the device, power it up again, and wait about 1 minute. If the IS-SPX-1000 remains in recovery mode, contact AMX Technical Support. If the device has already been configured and does not have a default IP address, it may be returned to its factory default.
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Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list and press the Properties button to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties tab (FIG. 6).Configure the Protocol properties and click OK. FIG. 6 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP Properties) IS-SPX-1000 Inspired Signage Xpress Player...
IS-SPX-1000 Web-Based Configuration Page navigation bar The navigation bar (FIG. 7) appears on the left side of each IS-SPX-1000 Web-Based Configuration page. Each page may be accessed from any other page. The Serial Number for the device always appears at the bottom of the navigation bar.
Information The Information pages contain all of the basic schematics of the IS-SPX-1000. This information cannot be edited. Status FIG. 8 Information - Status page The Status page lists the current basic information on the IS-SPX-1000, including the latest firmware version.
Snapshot FIG. 9 Information - Snapshot page The Snapshot page gives a snapshot view of the latest information being displayed by the IS-SPX-1000. Information - Snapshot page Refresh Now: This button refreshes the view currently displayed by the device. IS-SPX-1000 Inspired Signage Xpress Player...
Display Info FIG. 10 Information - Display Info page The Display Info page lists information on the IS-SPX-1000’s current display settings and the current HDMI and VGA settings. Information - Display Info page Display Settings: This section shows the current settings for the display being used, with specifications for resolution, vertical refresh, and the aspect ratio.
FIG. 11 Information - Storage page The Storage page displays all current file storage information on the IS-SPX-1000, including its integral storage, storage devices currently connected to the device (such as USB thumb drives or portable hard drives), and access information for reaching the integral storage.
Logs FIG. 12 Information - Logs page The Logs page contains all current logs of IS-SPX-1000 use, in both text (.log) and zipped (.log.gz) formats. Click on a particular log to access it. Information - Logs page Accounting Logs: This section catalogs one current total accounting log and up to seven zipped logs.
Administration The Administration pages allow you to change the IS-SPX-1000’s operational parameters through a Web- based interface. Many of the pages allow changes to both basic and advanced features and specifications. Display Settings - Basic FIG. 13 Administration - Display Settings - Basic page The Basic tab of the Display Settings page allows changes to the presentation on the chosen output display for the IS-SPX-1000.
Display Settings section, reading Selected Display Settings. The display settings may still be changed from the defaults at any time. Click Apply to make the existing display settings the default, or Cancel to return to the existing settings. IS-SPX-1000 Inspired Signage Xpress Player...
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60 milliseconds when events are to be received by the display. Touchscreen Calibration: Start Calibration Procedure: If the IS-SPX-1000 is connected to a touchscreen, the touchscreen display may be calibrated from this interface. • Use the text fields to enter manual coordinates, if necessary.
Administration - Network Settings - Basic page Although the IS-SPX-1000 may be used on its own with a display and power source, it may also be installed as part of a network. The Network Settings page allows configuration with direct or remote networks.
Automatic DHCP Configuration To manually configure an IS-SPX-1000 to connect to a specific network using DHCP for the attribution of network addresses: On the Network Settings page under the Basic tab, check the DHCP radio button. Validate the new network configuration by pushing the Update button.
Bypass proxy server Click this box if you wish to access local addresses directly without going through for local addresses: the proxy server. SNMP Settings: Read only Enter the name of the server’s folder. community: IS-SPX-1000 Inspired Signage Xpress Player...
SPX-1000 Local Storage". Click Apply to save all changes to this section. Set Local Storage to USB If a USB storage device is connected to the IS-SPX-1000, click this box to storage device when available: choose that device as the default storage option. Click Apply to save all changes to this section.
By default, USB storage device are formatted using FAT file systems. This has the advantage that the USB storage is readable both by the IS-SPX-1000 and any PC. However, any such USB device can only be used in read-only mode by the IS-SPX-1000. If you need to use the USB storage permanently, the drive must be formatted by the device so it may be able to write new information on it.
Click Apply to save all changes. Configuring Network Credentials For Remote Servers To configure network credentials to allow the IS-SPX-1000 to access a remote server: On the Media Sources page in the Advanced tab, enter the server’s URI path in the Server URI field.
Security FIG. 19 Administration - Security page Use the Security page to control administrative, content, and monitoring access to the IS-SPX-1000. Administration - Security page Administrative Server: Controls access to all sections of the HTTP administration server. Content Server: Controls access to all content displayed by the IS-SPX-1000.
Controlling User Rights and Permissions To access and control access to the IS-SPX-1000: On the Security page, choose whether you want to configure access for the Administration Server, the Content Server, or the page Monitoring section. Always having a password for the Administrative Server section is highly recommended.
Date/Time FIG. 20 Administration - Date/Time page Use the Date/Time page to update or change the current time registered by the IS-SPX-1000, and to synchronize with outside servers. Administration - Date/Time page This section displays the current date, time, and time zone registered with the ...
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NTP servers by: This section logs all contact with the NTP servers currently being accessed or NTP Statistics: monitored, if this option has been chosen. Click the Refresh button to update the statistics. IS-SPX-1000 Inspired Signage Xpress Player...
Administration - RS232/USB IO page Use the RS232/USB IO page to change the parameters of the IS-SPX-1000’s RS232 port. This may be used to control both when information is transmitted to the display and when the display itself is turned on and off.
Pull Mode FIG. 22 Administration - Pull Mode page From the Pull Mode page, the IS-SPX-1000 may be configured to pull project files, logs, and iCalendar files from remote sources. Administration - Pull Mode page Determine the type and source of content pulled to the IS-SPX-1000 by ...
From the Pull Content Scheduling page, click the From remote iCalendar file (ics) button. In the Schedule URI field, enter the URL for the file’s folder. At the end of the URL, add "[serial]" to the end, with "serial" replaced with the hosting IS-SPX-1000’s serial number.
USB device. Click the Check for Updates button to view new updates on the server or USB device since the last scheduled or manual update. Updater info: This section includes the current status of the updater and the latest update log. IS-SPX-1000 Inspired Signage Xpress Player...
Maintenance - Basic FIG. 24 Administration - Maintenance - Basic page The Basic tab of the Maintenance page contains basic maintenance functions for the IS-SPX-1000 that require human assistance. Administration - Maintenance - Basic page System Restart: Click this button to restart the IS-SPX-1000.
FIG. 25 Administration - Maintenance - Advanced page The Advanced tab on the Maintenance page contains more features for IS-SPX-1000 maintenance, including the ability to put the device into diagnostic and installation modes to assist with troubleshooting and firmware updates.
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