User's Manual
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mediaBOX User’s Manual version 3.0 For W7e (Windows 7 embedded) and Ubuntu DSe (Digital Signage embedded) We thank you for your purchase of the mediaBOX Media Player. The mediaBOX is a reliable small form factor device, which was designed to deliver uninterrupted playback of Digital Signage and Kiosk presentations. We are confident the device will perform to specification for years to come. We thank you for your interest in this Media Player. We have taken extreme measures to make sure the mediaBOX is 100% reliable and conforms to our certification process. Each mediaBOX Media Player is passed through rigorous system quality assurance of hardware and software prior to delivery. Be sure to notify your reseller if you find damaged components which may have resulted from shipment, or if you find something missing from the original packaging. DISCLAIMER: WHILE MAKING EVERY ATTEMPT TO PRESENT INFORMATION ACCURATELY IN THIS MANUAL / PUBLICATION, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM ITS USE. THIS MANUAL / PUBLICATION SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR LEGAL, TECHNICAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. The manual should only be used with the supplied version of the software and hardware. Any other use may result in loss or damage to the operating system or to the device itself. This manual is for Windows embedded standard edition (W7e) or Ubuntu 9.04 32 /64 bit. The manual is to be used as a basic guideline for the mediaBOX Digital Signage and Kiosk Media Player. User’s Manual Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 General Information ........................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Package content ........................................................................................................ 5 1.2 Pre installation requirements ..................................................................................... 6 1.2.1 Ethernet ......................................................................................................... 6 1.2.2 Wireless ......................................................................................................... 6 1.2.3 Video .............................................................................................................. 6 1.2.4 Sound ............................................................................................................ 6 1.3 Things to consider ..................................................................................................... 6 1.4 Overview.................................................................................................................... 7 1.4.1 Network .......................................................................................................... 7 1.4.2 Monitor and display setup .............................................................................. 7 1.4.3 Live TV via mediaTV (example source include Satellite, cable box, Security cameras, DVD) .............................................................................................. 8 1.4.4 USB OS restore system ................................................................................. 8 1.5 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 13 1.6 Formats ................................................................................................................... 14 1.7 Panel configuration .................................................................................................. 14 2.0 The Digital Signage Network ............................................................................................ 15 2.1 Connecting to the Digital Signage Cloud ................................................................. 16 2.2 Registering into the Digital Signage networks .......................................................... 16 2.3 Broadband ............................................................................................................... 16 2.4 Security ................................................................................................................... 17 2.5 Firewall .................................................................................................................... 17 3.0 Windows Embedded Standard Setup and Configuration .................................................. 18 3.1 Basic user interface ................................................................................................. 19 3.2 Network setup.......................................................................................................... 21 3.2.1 Wired Network ............................................................................................. 21 3.2.2 Wireless Network ......................................................................................... 21 3.2.3 Host name ................................................................................................... 22 3.3 Display configuration ............................................................................................... 23 3.3.1 Single Display .............................................................................................. 23 3.3.2 Dual Display ................................................................................................. 23 3.3.3 Rotating the Display ..................................................................................... 24 3.4 Running the SignagePlayer ..................................................................................... 25 3.5 Unregistering & clearing cache ................................................................................ 25 3.6 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 26 3.7 Remote Login .......................................................................................................... 27 3.8 White label setup ..................................................................................................... 27 4.0 Ubuntu Linux Setup and Configuration ............................................................................. 28 4.1 User Interface .......................................................................................................... 29 4.2 Network setup.......................................................................................................... 29 4.2.1 Wired Network ............................................................................................. 29 User’s Manual Page 2 4.2.2 Wireless Network ......................................................................................... 30 4.3 Display Configuration ............................................................................................... 33 4.3.1 Single display ............................................................................................... 33 4.3.2 Dual display ................................................................................................. 34 4.3.3 Rotating the display ...................................................................................... 35 4.4 Running the Signage Player .................................................................................... 35 4.5 HDMI Sound ............................................................................................................ 36 4.6 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 36 4.7 Remote Login .......................................................................................................... 38 4.8 White label setup ..................................................................................................... 39 5.0 Monitoring and Administration ......................................................................................... 41 5.1 Signage Controller ................................................................................................... 42 5.2 Real time snapshots ................................................................................................ 42 User’s Manual Page 3 1.0 General Information 1.0 General Information User’s Manual Page 4 1.0 General Information 1.1 Package content The mediaBOX Media Player is shipped pre assembled and ready to play. It is a plug N play device which was designed to deliver seamless and easy integration even for none technical individuals. The following is a list of the products you receive with the purchase of your new mediaBOX Media Player and optional accessories. Intel® H67 Express chipset with 2nd generation Intel® QuickPath tech (Core2/i3/i5/i7 supported) Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbps) LAN connection Wi-Fi module with dual antennas HDMI / DVI / VGA / DisplayPort (power up to x 2 screens with different content on each one) Intel® Clear Video HD technology (Direct-X and Open GL) 4 USB 3.0 ports (2 on back panel, 2 via header) 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 on back panel, 4 via header) 1 HD Audio Port (7.1-channel) with Digital Optical S/PDIF outputs Slim hard drive powered by SATA DDR3-1066/1333 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM slots (Up to 16GB ransion) PCI Express x16 (Supports live mediaTV Capture device for Live TV, sold separately) Internal 150PSU DC-DC convertor 120V-240V AC-DC convertor Supports USB Dynamic OS Restore system (sold separately) mediaTV Live capture device (sold separately) Mounting