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CONTENTS  
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Introduction  
Operation Notes  
Features  
Front Panel Layout  
Front Panel Descriptions  
Back Panel Layout  
Back Panel Descriptions  
IR Remote Layout  
IR Remote Descriptions  
10 IR Remote Installation  
11 Connecting the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
11 Wiring Diagram  
12 Operating the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
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Powering the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
Accessing the Main Menu  
Safely Removing the USB Storage Device  
17 How the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player works  
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Directory and File Nomenclature  
Renaming Files and Directories  
Operating Modes  
20 Stand-Alone Mode  
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Using Stand-Alone Mode  
Viewing the Schedule File  
Editing the Playlist File  
Viewing the Settings.xml le  
Checking Our Work  
Adding More Video Content to the Playlist  
Changing the Playlist Order  
Scheduling Content  
29 The Default Event  
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Understanding the Default Event  
30 Network Mode  
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Using Network Mode  
The FTP Client and FTP Server  
Push Mode  
Conguration using the OSD  
Conguration using the Settings.xml le  
Conguring the FTP Client  
Pull Mode  
Conguration using the OSD  
Conguration using the Settings.xml le  
Conguring the FTP Server  
45 The Settings.xml le  
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Understanding the Settings.xml le  
47 Settings.xml Summary  
55 Firmware Update  
57 Specications  
58 Warranty  
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INTRODUCTION  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player.  
Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.  
Gefen  
Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions  
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.  
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer  
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes  
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.  
The Gefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player provides an effective means to playback  
and schedule digital signage content on both digital and analog connections. By  
connecting the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player to a network, content can  
be pushed to the box using a computer and FTP client program. When a more  
elaborate setup is required, a number of units can be installed to pull content  
from a local or external FTP server based on a schedule. The Hi-Def Digital  
Signage Media Player acts as both an FTP client and server with live logging  
of various important statistics, such as playback, system status, and uploaded  
content. For precise time synchronization, the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media  
Player can be set up to access an external NTP server. Many audio and video  
le formats are supported with NTSC and PAL output resolutions up to 1080p  
Full HD. HDMI, Composite, and Component outputs with separate analog and  
digital audio outputs provide exibility when connecting to various displays.  
Two USB 2.0 ports provide connection to the included USB ash drive or to an  
external hard drive. The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player enclosure features  
integrated mounting brackets for a secure installation on any at surface or  
directly to the back of the display. For complete management of multiple devices  
in multiple locations, Gefen provides a CMS (Content Management Software)  
solution which can be run in a virtual environment. The Gefen CMS will allow you  
to easily manage all of your units in the eld from any compatible browser with  
access to logs, schedules, content, and playlists.  
How It Works  
The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player can connect to a display using either  
analog or digital video connectors. Connect an HDMI, Component, or Composite  
cable between the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player and the display. If using  
the networking capabilities of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player, connect  
your network cable to the Ethernet port. Optionally, the digital or analog audio  
output connector can be used to connect the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
to an external audio processor or amplier. Connect the included USB ash drive  
to the rear panel of the unit. Connect the 12 V DC power supply to the unit and  
connect the AC power cord to an available electrical outlet.  
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OPERATION NOTES  
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR  
OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER  
This unit DOES NOT contain any internal memory. Memory must be  
supplied by the user in the form of a USB 2.0 ash drive.  
The following le systems are compatible with this player:  
NTFS  
The main settings, schedules, playlists, and subdirectories will be located on  
the attached USB device. The default directories and settings le (settings.  
xml) can be downloaded and placed into the root directory of the USB  
device. These les can be downloaded from the Gefen Web site at this  
location:  
Power must be disconnected from the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
before the USB drive is attached.  
The Gefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player has both analog  
(Component and composite) and Digital (HDMI) connectors. The following  
output resolutions are available:  
Analog Connectors:  
Composite: 480i and 576i (NTSC/PAL)  
Component: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (NTSC / PAL)  
Digital Connectors:  
HDMI:  
720p, 1080i, and 1080p (NTSC/PAL)  
The Gefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player can operate in two modes:  
Stand-Alone Mode - This is the default mode. In this mode the unit sup-  
ports all scheduling and playlist features but cannot be updated remotely via  
the FTP server or client. For more information on operating the Media Player  
in Stand-Alone mode, see page 20.  
Network Mode - In this mode all scheduling and playlist features available.  
Remote management is possible by utilizing the FTP server and client that  
are built into the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player. For more information  
on operating the Media Player in one of the two Network Modes, refer to  
page 30.  
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FEATURES  
Features  
Supports resolutions up to 1080p Full HD  
HDMI, Component, and Composite A/V outputs active simultaneously  
Text-based scheduling and playlist using a text editor  
CMS for multiple units*  
Supports MPEG 1/2/4, DivX 3/4/5/6, XVid, and H.264/AVC video codecs  
Supports MP3, MPEG, WMA, PCM, LPCM, ADPCM, FLAC, WAV, AAC,  
OGG, and MKA audio formats  
Wall-mountable enclosure for excellent heat dissipation and durability  
Integrated OSD Menu for device conguration  
Built-in FTP server and client to push and pull content  
Full media scheduling and accounting logs  
NTP client for time synchronization  
USB 2.0 ports used for storage  
Programmable PIN code prevents unauthorized access to OSD  
Compatible le systems: NTFS  
IR remote control unit  
Package Includes  
(1) Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
(1) 6 ft. Locking HDMI cable (M-M)  
(1) USB 2.0 ash drive  
(1) IR Remote Control Unit  
(1) 12V / 3A DC Power Supply  
(1) Quick-Start Guide  
*Content Management Software (CMS) allows you to manage content, playlists,  
and schedules for multiple units on a network. See the Content Management  
Software User Manual for more information.  
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FRONT PANEL LAYOUT  
Front Panel  
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS  
Front Panel  
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IR  
This IR window receives signals from the IR Remote Control Unit.  
STATUS  
This LED indicator will ash bright blue to indicate network trafc when the  
Media Player is connected to a network.  
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PWR  
Power LED indicator. When power is applied to the unit, this LED will glow  
bright blue. When no USB device is connected, the LED will alternate blue and  
red. When the Media Player is booting, this LED will ash red when accessing  
the USB drive.  
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BACK PANEL LAYOUT  
Back Panel  
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BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS  
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Component  
Connect three (3) RCA cables from the Green, Blue, and Red outputs to the  
component video input of a display or other video output device.  
Optical  
TOSLINK audio ouput connector. Connect an optical cable from this connector  
to an audio output device.  
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HDMI  
Connect an HDTV display to this port using the included locking HDMI cable.  
Ethernet  
Connects the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player to a network using 10/100  
Mbps Ethernet cable.  
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USB  
USB 2.0 output ports. Connect up to two (2) USB devices to these ports.  
12V DC  
Connect the included 12 V DC power supply to this power receptacle.  
Analog Audio Output  
Connect a L/R RCA stereo pair from these outputs to an L/R RCA stereo input  
pair on an audio output device.  
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Component Output  
Connect a single RCA cable from this output to the component video input of a  
display or other video output device.  
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IR REMOTE LAYOUT  
EXT-HD-DSMP-IR Remote Control Unit  
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IR REMOTE DESCRIPTIONS  
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Power  
This button will toggle between the ON and STANDBY power states. A RED  
LED will be active when the unit is in Standby power state. The Power LED will  
glow bright blue when the Media Player is powered ON.  
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4
Numeric Keypad (0 - 9)  
Used to enter values when using the Menu System.  
+
Press this button to increase the volume level of the audio output.  
Back  
Press this button to move up one level in the Menu System or return from a  
submenu.  
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-
Press this button to decrease the volume level of the audio output.  
Aspect  
Changes the aspect ratio between 16:9, 16:10, Pan Scan 4:3, and  
Letter Box 4:3  
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(Cursor Left)  
Press this button to move (to the left) between elds in the Main Menu.  
(Cursor Down)  
Press this button to move the selection cursor down or to decrease values within  
the Main Menu.  
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OK  
Conrms the current setting.  
10 (Cursor Right)  
Press this button to move (to the right) between elds in the Main Menu.  
11 Output  
Selects the output resolution.  
12 (Cursor Up)  
Press this button to move the selection cursor up or to increase values within  
the Main Menu.  
13 Eject button  
Press this button to eject the USB drive, before removing the USB drive.  
14 Home  
Press this button to display the Input PIN Code screen.  
15 Mute  
Press this button to mute the output signal.  
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IR REMOTE INSTALLATION  
Installing the Batteries  
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control Unit.  
2. Insert the included AA batteries into the open battery slot.  
3. Replace the battery cover.  
IR emitter  
Transmits the IR  
commands to the  
Media Player  
Battery Slot  
(shown with batteries)  
Battery alignment  
The batteries should  
be installed in the  
following position:  
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WARNING: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.  
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CONNECTING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER  
How to Connect the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
1. Connect Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player to the display using the  
included HDMI cable.  
NOTE: If using the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player with an analog  
display, then connect the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player to the  
display using user-supplied composite or component video cables.  
2. OPTIONAL: Connect the analog or digital audio outputs of the Hi-Def Digital  
Signage Media Player to an audio receiver/processor using RCA (analog) or  
Optical (digital) cables.  
3. Connect the included USB 2.0 ash drive (or external USB 2.0 hard drive) to  
the USB port located on the rear panel of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media  
Player unit.  
IMPORTANT: The USB drive must always be connected to the Media  
Player before power is applied.  
4. Connect the included 12V DC power adapter between the power input  
of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player and an available electrical outlet.  
Wiring Diagram for the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
CAT-5 / ETHERNET  
USB Flash Drive  
USB CABLE  
or  
USB External HDD  
HDMI CABLE  
COMPOSITE CABLE  
Router  
COMPONENT CABLE  
TOSLINK  
Display using Component  
Display using Composite  
Display using HDMI  
EXT-HD-DSMP  
Audio Receiver  
ATTENTION: This product should always be connected to a grounded  
electrical socket.  
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OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER  
Powering the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
1. Once power has been connected to the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player,  
the following screen will be displayed while the unit completes the booting  
process.  
2. After the boot process has been completed, any schedules, playlists, and  
content will be automatically begin playing:  
If no content has been scheduled, then the PIN code screen will be  
displayed. See next page for details on using the PIN code screen.  
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Accessing the Main Menu  
If no media is scheduled to play after the Media Player has nished booting, then  
the PIN code screen will be displayed. The PIN code screen provides a secure  
gateway to the Main Menu. The PIN code screen can be displayed at any time  
by pressing the Home button on the IR Remote Control.  
1. Press the Home button on the IR Remote Control.  
2. The Input PIN code screen will be displayed.  
3. Use the numeric keypad on the included IR Remote Control to enter the PIN  
code. The default PIN code is: 0000.  
Numeric Keypad  
Use the numeric keypad on the  
IR Remote Control to enter the  
PIN code.  
The Main Menu will automatically  
be displayed if the correct PIN  
code is entered.  
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OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER  
As the PIN code is entered, each of the numbers will be masked for security  
purposes. Although not required, a PIN code is recommended to prevent  
unauthorized access to the Main Menu. The PIN code can be disabled (see  
page 48).  
PIN code is always masked  
during entry.  
ADVANCED: If the PIN code has been disabled within the  
settings.xmlle, then pressing the HOME button on the IR  
Remote Control will access the Input PIN Code screen (see page 48  
for more information on enabling / disabling and setting the PIN code).  
From the Input PIN Code screen, press the OK button to access the  
Main Menu.  
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OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER  
4. After entering the correct PIN code, the Main Menu will be displayed.  
Safely Removing the USB Storage Device  
In Stand-Alone Mode, it will be necessary to remove the USB  
storage device from the Media Player in order to update schedule les,  
playlist les, and content. To safely remove the USB storage device, use the  
EJECT button on the IR Remote Control Unit.  
1. Access the Main Menu in order to stop the playback of all content.  
2. Press the EJECT button on the IR Remote Control Unit. Note that the  
bottom portion of the Main Menu also identies the EJECT button on the IR  
Remote Control Unit.  
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OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER  
3. The Media Player will prompt you to select which device to stop. In the  
example below, only one USB device is connected to the Media Player.  
Additional storage would be identied as D, E, F, etc.  
4. Highlight the USB device you wish to stop and eject, using the and ▼  
buttons on the IR Remote Control, then press the OK button. The Media Player  
will prompt you to conrm the operation:  
Select Yes to conrm the operation. Select No to cancel and return to the  
Main Menu.  
5. If you select Yes, then the following screen will be displayed, indicating that  
you may now remove the USB device from the back of the Media Player:  
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HOW THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER WORKS  
Directory and File Nomenclature  
The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player uses directories to organize  
schedules, playlists, and media content. A major part of how the Media Player  
behaves is governed by a set of three les:  
• schedule.gsh  
• playlist.gpl  
• settings.xml  
The local USB drive also contains three (3) directories:  
• /media  
• /playlists  
• /schedules  
The illustration below provides a summary of each of the three les, the location  
of the le on the USB drive, and how the relate to one another.  
settings.xml  
Location: Root directory  
<settings>  
<devCong>  
<name value=”Gefen Player” />  
This le contains the name of the  
active Schedule le to be executed.  
</devCong>  
<ipCong>  
<ipMode value=”manual” />  
<automatic />  
<manual>  
<ip value=”192.168.2.238” />  
<DefaultEvent>  
<DayOfWeek>1,1,1,1,1,1,1</DayOfWeek>  
<EventStart>00:00:00</EventStart>  
<EventEnd>23:59:59</EventEnd>  
schedule.gsh  
Location: /schedules directory  
Contains the name of the Playlist(s)  
<FileName>/playlists/playlist.gpl</File-  
or media les to be executed.  
Name>  
</DefaultEvent>  
<media>  
playlist.gpl  
Location: /playlists directory  
Each playlist le contains a list of the  
<FileName>/media/2.mov</FileName>  
</media>  
<media>  
<FileName>/media/7.mp4</FileName>  
media le(s) to be played.  
</media>  
<media>  
<FileName>/media/8.mp4</FileName>  
</media>  
The /mediadirectory is used to store your Digital Signage content.  
An additional directory, /Logs, is automatically created by the Media Player.  
These log les provide a record of all events which have transpired and can be  
used to provide information during troubleshooting.  
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Renaming Files and Directories  
As mentioned earlier, three (3) directories must reside in the root directory of the  
USB drive at all times: /media /playlists, and /schedules  
The settings.xmlle must always reside in the root directory.  
The names given to each of the les and directories are provided as a guide  
and are by no means static. However, each of the les will reference a specic  
directory name. Therefore, if a directory name is changed, then the le which  
references that directory must also be changed to reect the new information.  
Example 1:  
The settings.xmlle references the active schedule le, like so:  
<activeSchedule value=”/schedules/schedule.gsh” />  
If the /schedulesdirectory is renamed to /foo, then the activeSchedule  
value within the settings.xmlle, must be changed to:  
<activeSchedule value=”/foo/schedule.gsh” />  
Example 2:  
The schedule.gshle may reference a playlist (or playlists), as follows:  
<FileName>/playlists/playlist2.gpl</FileName>  
If the /playlistsdirectory is renamed to /foo2, then the schedule.gsh  
le must be edited to reference the correct playlist directory name:  
<FileName>/foo2/playlist2.gpl</FileName>  
The exibility of renaming directories and les allows you to provide more  
meaningful names to the directory structure. The only exception is the  
settings.xmlle.  
IMPORTANT: The settings.xmlle must never be renamed, moved,  
or deleted.  
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Operating Modes  
The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player can operate in one of two modes:  
Stand-alone Mode and Network Mode.  
Stand-Alone Mode  
Use this mode if you want content played locally from the USB ash drive on the  
Media Player.  
Network Modes  
Push Mode  
Content is manually pushed to the Media Player from an FTP client.  
Pull Mode  
Pulls content from an FTP server (based on a schedule) to the Media Player.  
When the Media Player is in Stand-Alone Mode, all content and operational  
information is taken from the USB drive. When the Media Player is in Network  
Mode, all les are located on an FTP server on the network.  
We will cover both Stand-Alone and Network Mode for the Hi-Def Digital Signage  
Media Player. In the next section, we will begin with Stand-Alone Mode.  
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STAND-ALONE MODE  
Using Stand-Alone Mode  
1. Connect the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player according to the  
instructions on page 11.  
STOP: Make sure the USB storage device is connected to the Media  
Player before power is connected.  
The Media Player comes pre-loaded with a demo playlist, schedule,  
and content. After the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player has nished  
booting, the pre-loaded content will begin playing.  
2. Press the HOME button on the IR Remote Control to stop the playback of  
the content and access the Input PIN Code screen.  
NOTE: You can also simply enter the PIN code from the IR Remote  
Control while content is playing, to display the Input PIN Code screen.  
Press the OK button to display the Main Menu.  
3. Type in the PIN code:  
4. From the Main Menu, press the Eject button on the IR Remote Control. This  
button will safely eject the USB device before removal.  
WARNING: Removing the USB device without ejecting may cause the  
storage device to become unreadable, resulting in the loss or corruption  
of content and related les.  
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STAND-ALONE MODE  
Eject USB Device  
Indicates that the green button  
on the IR Remote Control is  
used for safe removal of the  
USB device.  
Refer to page 15 for details on ejecting the USB drive from the Media Player.  
5. Remove the USB device from the back of the Media Player and connect it to  
your computer.  
6. On the USB drive, locate the schedule.gshle under the /schedules  
directory.  
Next, we will edit the Schedule le in order to change what is displayed on  
the screen.  
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STAND-ALONE MODE  
Viewing the Schedule File  
1. Open the schedule.gshle, located in the /schedulesdirectory. Any  
plain text editor can be used (such as Windows® Notepad, etc).  
IMPORTANT: Do not use a word processing program to edit the Schedule  
le, as this may introduce unwanted invisible control characters into the  
le.  
2. Locate the
<DefaultEvent
>
tag at the top of the le.  
The <DefaultEvent> and </DefaultEvent>tags must be present in  
the schedule.gshle. At minimum, the four tags between the  
<DefaultEvent>tags must also be present:  
<DefaultEvent>  
<DayOfWeek>.........</DayOfWeek>  
<EventStart>........</EventStart>  
<EventEnd>..........</EventEnd>  
<FileName>..........</FileName>  
</DefaultEvent>  
3. The rst thing we want to do is make sure that the playlist is executed on  
every day of the week. So, the <DayOfWeek>tag should contain the  
following information:  
<DayOfWeek>1,1,1,1,1,1,1</DayOfWeek>  
The number one (“1”) means that the playlist will be executed on each day.  
Each day of the week is represented between the <DayOfWeek>opening  
and </DayOfWeek>closing tags (e.g. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc.).  
Use the number zero (“0”) to skip certain days. For example, if you wanted  
the playlist to be executed every day except on the weekends (Saturday and  
Sunday), you would type:  
<DayOfWeek>1,1,1,1,1,0,0</DayOfWeek>  
4. Next, we want the playlist to be executed between the hours of 00:00:00  
(12:00:00 midnight) and 23:59:59 (11:59:59 pm). This will  
ensure that the video content is played constantly without interruption.  
Therefore,
<EventStart
>
and
<EventEnd
>
tags should appear like this:  
<EventStart>00:00:00</EventStart>  
<EventEnd>11:59:59</EventEnd>  
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STAND-ALONE MODE  
5. Next, the playlist le will be specied. Make sure to use the leading forward-  
slash in the path when specifying the full path to the schedule le  
<FileName>/playlists/playlist.gpl</FileName>  
<FileName>/playlists/playlist.gpl</FileName>  
<FileName>playlists/playlist.gpl</FileName>  
As mentioned earlier, the playlist.gplle can be renamed to something  
more meaningful, if you like. For now, the important thing to note is that both  
the lename and directory path are spelled correctly.  
Let’s look at what we have in our existing schedule.gshle:  
<DefaultEvent>  
<DayOfWeek>1,1,1,1,1,1,1</DayOfWeek>  
<EventStart>00:00:00</EventStart>  
<EventEnd>23:59:59</EventEnd>  
<FileName>/playlists/playlist.gpl</FileName>  
</DefaultEvent>  
This is our default event. The schedule.gshle must contain a default  
event, using the
<DefaultEvent
>
and </DefaultEvent>tags. See  
page 29 for more information on the default event  
6. We did not make any changes to this le, so just close the le.  
Next, we will edit the playlist.gplle, and substitute the existing media  
with your own.  
NOTE: Refer to the supported le formats and make sure that the media  
le(s) you are using is supported by the Media Player.  
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STAND-ALONE MODE  
Editing the Playlist File  
1. Open the playlist.gplle, located in the /playlistsdirectory.  
2. Locate the <media>tag at the top of the le. The <media>and </media>  
tags must surround each instance of video content.  
<media>  
<FileName>........</FileName>  
</media>  
3. Type the full path (make sure to include a forward slash at the beginning of  
the path) to the video content, between the <FileName>opening tag and  
the </FileName>closing tag:  
<FileName>/media/my_movie.mp4</FileName>  
In this example, we only want to loop a single video le. However, if you  
need to play multiple video les, then each video le must be contained  
within its own
<media
>
and </media>tags.  
Example of multiple media les in a playlist:  
<media>  
<FileName>/media/my_movie1.mov</FileName>  
</media>  
<media>  
<FileName>/media/movies/blockbuster.avi</FileName>  
</media>  
<media>  
<FileName>/media/bumper.mp4</FileName>  
</media>  
etc.  
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STAND-ALONE MODE  
Viewing the Settings.xml File  
Finally, we’re going to take a quick look at the settings.xmlle. The  
settings.xmlle contains all the information on how the Hi-Def Digital  
Signage Media Player operates. Within the settings.xmlle, the active  
schedule must be specied:  
1. Open the settings.xmlle, located in the root directory of the USB drive.  
2. Locate the <schedule>and </schedule>tags, near the bottom portion  
of the le:  
<schedule>  
<activeSchedule value=”................” />  
</schedule>  
3. Make sure that the
<activeSchedule
>
tag contains the  
following information:  
<activeSchedule value=”/schedules/schedule.gsh” />  
Double-quotes must surround the full path to the schedule le.  
4. Close the settings.xmlle.  
Checking our Work  
Before inserting the USB drive into the USB port of the Hi-Def Digital Signage  
Media Player, let’s check to make sure everything is in order:  
1. The settings.xmlle should be in the root directory of the USB drive and  
should reference the active schedule le (schedule.gsh).  
2. The schedule.gshle should be in the /schedulesdirectory. The  
schedule le should reference the playlist.gpl le.  
3. The playlist.gplle should be located in the /playlistdirectory. The  
playlist le should reference the media le you are going to play.  
In our example, we used my_movie1.mp4  
4. The media le (my_movie1.mp4) specied in the playlist.gplle  
should be placed in the /mediadirectory.  
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5. The root directory of the USB drive should look something like this:  
Filename  
Filesize  
Filetype  
..  
media  
playlists  
schedules  
settings.xml  
File folder  
File folder  
File folder  
XML Doc...  
2,472  
6. After you have veried everything, eject the USB drive from your computer  
before removing it. If the USB drive is removed without ejecting it, data loss  
and/or data corruption may occur.  
7. Disconnect power from the Media Player. Never connect the USB drive  
while the Media Player is powered.  
After the Media Player has nished booting, the media content will begin to  
play.  
Congratulations! You have just created your rst Digital Signage applica-  
tion using the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player. However, this is just the  
beginning and is only a very simple example. The Hi-Def Digital Signage  
Media Player has several more features which we will cover in the following  
sections.  
To stop the playback of the video, press the HOME button and enter the PIN  
code. Pressing the HOME button and entering the correct PIN code will  
always take you to the Main Menu.  
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Adding More Video Content to the Playlist  
Running only one selection of video content may not always be what you want to  
do. The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player is capable of playing several pieces  
of video content. Here’s how to add more than one le to the playlist:  
1. Safely eject and remove the USB drive from the Media Player, then plus the  
USB drive into an available USB port on your computer.  
2. Open the playlist.gplle, located in the /playlistdirectory.  
3. Create an additional <media>tag below the rst set of <media> tags, and  
specify the next piece of video content:  
<media>  
<FileName>/media/my_movie.mp4</FileName>  
</media>  
<media>  
<FileName>/media/movie2.mp4</FileName>  
</media>  
NOTE: Always create a separate
<media
>
tag for each media le to  
be played. Only one media le can be specied within the <media>  
and </media>tags.  
4. Save the playlist.gplle to the /playlistsdirectory.  
Changing the Playlist Order  
When the playlist.gplle is read by the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media  
Player, the le is read from top to bottom. So, in the example above,  
movie2.mp4will be played after my_movie.mp4. If you want to play  
movie2.mp4before my_movie.mp4, edit the playlist.gplle so it  
appears like this:  
<media>  
<FileName>/media/movie2.mp4</FileName>  
</media>  
<media>  
<FileName>/media/my_movie.mp4</FileName>  
</media>  
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Scheduling Content  
We’ve already seen how we can play one or more media les and loop them.  
However, we can also specify a when the playback will begin and end.  
1. Open the schedule.gshle, located in the /schedulesdirectory.  
2. Insert the following two lines between the
<DefaultEvent
>
and  
</DefaultEvent>tags. Make sure that the current date is entered in  
m/d/yyyyformat:  
<StartDate>6/23/2011</StartDate>  
<EndDate>6/23/2011</EndDate>  
For this example, the range of dates will only be one day.  
3. Next, add the time frame in which you want the video content to play.  
We’ve already seen the
<EventStart
>
and </EventStart>tags in  
our rst example. Specify the time in HH:MM:SSformat:  
<EventStart>13:00:00</EventStart>  
<EventEnd>13:30:00</EventEnd>  
In the example above, we’ve set the video content to play from  
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm in the afternoon. Note that you can specify the time  
range within an accuracy of 1 second, if so desired.  
Our schedule.gshle should now look something like this:  
<DefaultEvent>  
<DayOfWeek>1,1,1,1,1,1,1</DayOfWeek>  
<StartDate>6/23/2011</StartDate>  
<EndDate>6/23/2011</EndDate>  
<EventStart>13:00:00</EventStart>  
<EventEnd>13:30:00</EventEnd>  
<FileName>/playlists/playlist.gpl</FileName>  
</DefaultEvent>  
The only difference between this example and our rst example (page 23) is  
that we’ve introduced the
<StartDate
>
and
<EndDate
>
tags to specify the  
period of days in which to run the video content. The content specied in the  
playlist.gplle will still loop but will only be presented for 30 minutes.  
NOTE: If two video events overlap one another, the Media Player will  
stop playback of the current media le and begin playback of the next  
media le according to the schedule.  
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THE DEFAULT EVENT  
Understanding the Default Event  
As mentioned earlier, the schedule.gshle must always contain a default  
event. The important thing to remember when using Digital Signage is that  
something (some media) should be displayed at all times. A Digital Signage  
application with nothing displayed defeats the whole purpose of the application.  
Therefore, the default event should display media content when other content is  
not scheduled to be played.  
Example:  
Let’s say we have a Digital Signage application in a retail store. Our store hours  
are from 9 - 6 everyday. We want Digital Signage playing during store hours and  
after store hours. However, we want different signage played after hours. Here’s  
one way of setting this up:  
When our store is closed, our main Digital Signage will no longer be displayed,  
so the default event will be used to “ll in the gap” when our store is closed.  
Since we want this played every day of the week, we would set the information  
between the <DayOfWeek>opening and closing tags to: 1,1,1,1,1,1,1. The  
default event will begin at 6:00 pm each night, and will end at 8:59:59 each morn-  
ing.  
<DefaultEvent>  
<DayOfWeek>1,1,1,1,1,1,1</DayOfWeek>  
<EventStart>18:00:00</EventStart>  
<EventEnd>08:59:59</EventEnd>  
<FileName>/playlists/closed.gpl</FileName>  
</DefaultEvent>  
After that time, our normal content would be played. Our normal content would  
then begin at 9:00 am and continue until 5:59:59 pm. Note that the default event  
does not contain the <StartDate>and <EndDate>opening and closing tags.  
Since we want this event to play this event all the time, no matter what day it is, it  
is unnecessary to specify the dates.  
<Event>  
<StartDate>10/1/2011</StartDate>  
<EndDate>10/31/2011</EndDate>  
<DayOfWeek>1,1,1,1,1,1,1</DayOfWeek>  
<EventStart>09:00:00</EventStart>  
<EventEnd>17:59:59</EventEnd>  
<FileName>/playlists/open.gpl</FileName>  
</Event>  
This is only one example of using the default event. One example of extending  
the exibility of this Digital Signage application might be to add events that would  
only be played on Saturdays and Sundays.  
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NETWORK MODE / PUSH MODE  
Using Network Mode  
Use Network Mode when the Digital Signage requirement are:  
Playback and looping of media les  
Scheduling and playlist capability  
Remote content management using the built-in FTP client / server  
(push / pull mode)  
NOTE: You should already be familiar with the schedule.gsh  
schedule.gpl, and settings.xmlles and how they work. If not,  
refer to the How the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player works section  
on pages 17 and 18.  
The FTP Client and FTP Server  
The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player contains a built-in FTP server and an  
FTP client. To use the FTP functionality of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media  
Player, you will rst need to install and congure an FTP server and client on the  
computer that will connect to the unit. There are many programs that can be  
downloaded from the Internet that will serve this purpose.  
Push Mode  
In this rst section, we will discuss Push Mode. When we refer to Push Mode  
we are describing a process whereby content is (manually) “pushed to” the  
Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player using an FTP client. In this conguration,  
the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player becomes the FTP server.  
Conguring Push Mode on the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player can be  
changed through the OSD or can be changed, directly, from within the  
settings.xmlle. Both methods will be presented.  
STOP: Before making any changes to the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media  
Player, through the OSD, the USB drive must be connected to the unit.  
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PUSH MODE  
Method 1: Conguration using the OSD  
1. Open the OSD and select the Network option.  
2. Select either DHCP IP (AUTO) which automatically assigns the IP address  
from the pool. The FIX IP (MANUAL) option will require you to provide the  
correct IP address, Subnet mask, Default Gateway, and DNS server ad-  
dress.  
3. Press the OK button on the IR Remote to accept the changes.  
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4. Select the Set FTP username / password for client option.  
5. Enter the desired user name and password in the respective elds:  
6. Press the OK button on the IR Remote to accept the changes. Select the  
Back button to return to the main menu of the OSD.  
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7. Select the Enable / Disable FTP server / client option.  
8. Select the Enable / Disable FTP Server option. Press the OK button on the  
IR Remote Control until it is set to Enable, then press the Back button on  
the IR Remote Control.  
Since we’re not using the FTP client (on the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media  
Player), the Enable / Disable FTP Client option can be set to either state.  
This will not affect the functionality of Push Mode  
9. Press the OK button on the IR Remote to accept the changes.  
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PUSH MODE  
Method 2: Conguration using the settings.xml le  
ADVANCED: Before editing the settings.xml le, it is recommended  
that you are familiar with XML (eXtended Markup Language). If you  
are unfamiliar with XML, you should review pages 45 and 46 before  
continuing.  
1. Open the settings.xmlle and locate the <ipCong>section:  
<name value=”Gefen Player” />  
<ipCong>  
<ipMode value=”manual” />  
<automatic />  
<manual>  
<ip value=”192.168.2.238” />  
<subnet value=
”255.255.255.0” />  
<gateway value=”0.0.0.0” />  
<dns1 value=”4.2.2.2” />  
<dns2 value=”8.8.8.8” />  
</manual>  
</ipCong>  
<osdCong>  
2. DHCP or a static IP address can be used:  
a) If DHCP is being used, then set the <ipMode value>tag to  
automatic
. Any information under the <manual
>
tag will be ignored.  
b) If a static IP is being used, then the <ipMode value>tag should be  
set to the IP address that will be assigned to the Hi-Def Digital Signage  
Media Player. In addition, Subnet, Gateway, and DNS server values will  
need to be specied.  
3. Next, locate the <pushCong>tags:  
</timeCong>  
<pushCong>  
<pushMode value=”enable” />  
<disable />  
<enable>  
<userName value=”User” />  
<userPass value=”Pass” />  
<port value=”21” />  
</enable>  
</pushCong>  
<pullMode value=”enable” />  
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4. Set the pushModeattribute to enable. Then, set the userNam
e
and  
userPas
s
attributes to the desired values. For most scenarios, the  
portvalue should be set to 21.  
5. Save the le to the USB drive.  
STOP: Before inserting the USB drive back in the Hi-Def Digital Signage  
Media Player, make sure you disconnect the power to the unit. The USB  
drive must be connected to the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
before power-up, in order for the new settings to take effect.  
Conguring the FTP Client  
1. In the FTP client on your computer (or on the dedicated FTP server), enter  
the IP address of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player in the host name  
eld.  
IP address of Hi-Def Digital  
Signage Media Player  
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PUSH MODE  
2. Enter the user name and password that were created on page 32.  
User name  
Password  
3. Connect to the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player using your FTP client.  
Once connected, you should see a directory listing similar to the following:  
Filename  
Filesize  
Filetype  
..  
sda1  
File folder  
4. To see the contents of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player storage  
device, change to the /sda1directory:  
Filename  
Filesize  
Filetype  
..  
Logs  
media  
playlists  
schedules  
settings.xml  
File folder  
File folder  
File folder  
File folder  
XML Doc...  
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PUSH MODE  
5. To make changes to the current schedule or playlist, make changes locally  
on your computer, then upload the new les to their respective directories.  
Media les can also be added. Any changes will automatically take place  
once the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player nishes executing the current  
schedule and/or playlist.  
NOTE: If the settings.xml le has been changed, then the Hi-Def Digital  
Signage Media Player must be power-cycled for the new changes to  
take effect.  
Once the FTP client (or dedicated FTP server) has been congured and can  
“see” the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player on the network, les can be  
uploaded to the directory.  
Make sure that the following directory structure is observed. If you change  
the directory names, make sure that the schedule les and playlist les point  
to the correct directory path.  
The (default) directory structure as viewed from the FTP server  
A Logsdirectory will  
be created automatically,  
containing log les.  
Place content  
in this folder  
Schedule les (.gsh)  
go under this folder  
..  
sda1  
Logs  
media  
playlists  
schedules  
settings.xml  
Playlist (.gpl) les  
go under this folder  
The settings.xml le  
must reside in the root  
folder  
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PULL MODE  
Pull Mode  
In this next section, we will discuss Pull Mode. When we refer to Pull Mode, we  
are describing a process whereby content is (automatically) “pulled from” an  
FTP server to the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player. In this conguration, the  
Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player becomes the FTP client. Pull Mode is highly  
desirable when managing multiple units on a network: Instead of uploading new  
content manually to each box, Pull Mode can be used to schedule the transfer of  
new / updated content on a daily or hourly basis.  
Conguring Pull Mode on the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player can be  
changed through the OSD or from within the settings.xmlle. Both methods  
will be presented here.  
STOP: Before making any changes to the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media  
Player, through the OSD, make sure that the USB drive is connected to  
the Media Player.  
Method 1: Conguration using the OSD  
1. Open the OSD and select the Network option.  
2. Select either DHCP IP (automatically assigns the IP address from the pool)  
or FIX IP. The FIX IP option will require you to provide the correct IP  
address, Subnet mask, Default Gateway, and DNS server address.  
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3. Press the OK button to accept the changes.  
4. Select the Set FTP username / password for server option.  
5. Enter the desired user name and password in the respective elds. If no  
user name of password currently exists, the Current Username and Current  
Password elds may be left blank.  
IMPORTANT: Do not use special characters (@,#,&, etc) when creating a  
password. The Media Player will be unable to connect to the server while  
in Pull Mode if special characters are used.  
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6. Press the OK button on the IR Remote to accept the changes. Select the  
Back button to return to the main menu of the OSD.  
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PULL MODE  
7. Select the Enable / Disable FTP server / client option.  
8. Select the Enable / Disable FTP Server option. Press the OK button on the  
IR Remote Control until it is set to Enable, then press the Back button on  
the IR Remote Control.  
9. Press the OK button on the IR Remote to accept the changes.  
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PULL MODE  
Method 2: Conguration using the settings.xml le  
ADVANCED: Before editing the settings.xml le, it is recommended  
that you are familiar with XML (eXtended Markup Language). If you  
are unfamiliar with XML, you should review pages 45 and 46 before  
continuing.  
1. Open the settings.xmlle and locate the <ipCong>section:  
<name value=”Gefen Player” />  
<ipCong>  
<ipMode value=”manual” />  
<automatic />  
<manual>  
<ip value=”192.168.2.238” />  
<subnet value=”255.255.255.0” />  
<gateway value=”0.0.0.0” />  
<dns1 value=
”4.2.2.2” />  
<dns2 value=”8.8.8.8” />  
</manual>  
</ipCong>  
<osdCong>  
2. DHCP or a static IP address can be used:  
a) If DHCP is being used, then set the <ipMode value>tag to  
automatic
. Any information under the <manual
>
tag will be ignored.  
b) If a static IP is being used, then the <ipMode value>tag should be  
set to the IP address that will be assigned to the Hi-Def Digital Signage  
Media Player. In addition, Subnet, Gateway, and DNS server values  
must be specied.  
3. Next, locate the <pullCong>tags:  
<pullCong>  
<pullMode value=”enable” />  
<disable />  
<enable>  
<pullURL value=”192.168.2.70” />  
<settingPull value=”192.168.2.70” />  
<schedulePull value=”192.168.2.70/schedules” />  
<playlistPull value=”192.168.2.70/playlists” />  
<contentPull value=”192.168.2.70/media” />  
<pullLogUpload value=”192.168.2.70” />  
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PULL MODE  
4. Set the pullModeattribute to
enable  
<pullCong>  
<pullMode value=”enable” />  
<disable />  
<enable>  
5. Next, set the IP address of the server used to hold the content for the  
following attributes:  
<pullCong>  
<pullMode value=”enable” />  
<disable />  
<enable>  
<pullURL value=”192.168.2.70” />  
<settingPull value=”192.168.2.70” />  
<schedulePull value=”192.168.2.70/schedules” />  
<playlistPull value=”192.168.2.70/playlists” />  
<contentPull value=”192.168.2.70/media” />  
<pullLogUpload value=”192.168.2.70” />  
Note that the attribute values for schedulePull playlistPull, and  
contentPul
l
contain a path to a directory. These directories will be set up  
on the FTP server which we will cover in this section.  
6. Enter the userNam
e
and
userPas
s
attributes to the desired values. These  
values will also be used by the FTP server. For most scenarios, the value of  
the portattribute should be set to 21.  
<userName value=”User” />  
<userPass value=”Pass” />  
<port value=”21” />  
</enable>  
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PULL MODE  
7. Under the pullScheduletag, the pullRepeatattribute value can be set  
to hourlyor daily, or
none
. See page 52 for more information.  
If the pullRepeatattribute is set to daily, set the timevalue under the  
<daily>tag to the time which the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player will  
connect to the FTP server and retrieve updated content.  
If the pullRepeatattribute is set to hourly, set the time interval, under the  
<hourly>tag, in which the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player will connect  
to the FTP server and retrieve updated content. The minimum time interval  
is one minute (
00:01
) when the pullRepeatattribute is set to “hourly”  
<pullSchedule>  
<pullRepeat value=”hourly” />  
<none />  
<daily>  
<time value=”20:00” />  
</daily>  
<hourly>  
<time value=”00:01” />  
</hourly>  
</pullSchedule>  
</pullCong>  
NOTE: If the time interval is set to
00:0
0
when the pullRepeat  
attribute is set to hourly,then the update process will not occur.  
When set to “daily”, the time value can be set to “00:00which  
corresponds to 12 am midnight.  
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Conguring the FTP Server  
The following covers the conguration process for the FTP server. This process  
applies whether you are running FTP server software on a PC on a network or  
have a dedicated FTP server.  
1. The rst step is to create the path and permissions to the directory which the  
Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player will be accessing. In our example from  
the settings.xmlle, we specied the following:  
<pullCong>  
<pullMode value=”enable” />  
<disable />  
<enable>  
<pullURL value=”192.168.2.70” />  
<settingPull value=”192.168.2.70” />  
<schedulePull value=”192.168.2.70/schedules” />  
<playlistPull value=”192.168.2.70/playlists” />  
<contentPull value=”192.168.2.70/media” />  
<pullLogUpload value=”192.168.2.70” />  
In the example above, the IP address of the FTP server is 192.168.2.70  
2. Create a local directory structure on the FTP server. The directory structure  
must be identical to the directory structure on the USB drive.  
The settings.xmlle must exist in the root directory, as shown below:  
Filename  
Filesize  
Filetype  
..  
Logs  
media  
playlists  
schedules  
settings.xml  
File folder  
File folder  
File folder  
File folder  
XML Doc...  
2,472  
3. Congure the FTP server to point to the above directory structure. Only the  
parent directory should be specied.  
For example, if you create a parent directory called /foo, the /media  
/playlists, and /schedulesdirectory should reside under the /foo  
directory.  
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THE SETTINGS.XML FILE  
Understanding the SETTINGS.XML le  
The settings.xmlcontains all the settings used by Hi-Def Digital Signage  
Media Player. This le can be edited directly, allowing you to set the output  
resolution, the active schedule, in addition to several other options such as NTP  
server assignment, push mode and pull mode. Many of these settings can also  
be modied using the built-in menu system.  
The settings.xmlle is located in the root directory of the USB drive and can  
be edited using any standard text editor.  
Filename  
Filesize  
Filetype  
..  
Logs  
media  
playlists  
schedules  
settings.xml  
File folder  
File folder  
File folder  
File folder  
XML Doc...  
2,472  
A portion of the settings.xmlle is shown below:  
<settings>  
<devCong>  
<name value=”Gefen Player” />  
</devCong>  
<ipCong>  
<ipMode value=”manual” />  
<automatic />  
<manual>  
<ip value=”192.168.2.238” />  
<subnet value=”255.255.255.0” />  
<gateway value=”0.0.0.0” />  
<dns1 value=
”4.2.2.2” />  
<dns2 value=”8.8.8.8” />  
</manual>  
</ipCong>  
<osdCong>  
<osdLock value=
”enable” />  
<disable />  
<enable>  
<pinCong>  
<pin value=”0000” />  
</pinCong>  
</enable>  
</osdCong>  
<timeCong>  
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THE SETTINGS.XML FILE  
The settings.xmlis constructed as a typical XML le:  
The beginning of the settings.xmlle begins with an XML declaration:  
<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”UTF-8” ?>  
The XML declaration is followed by a <settings>start-tag. The end of the le  
contains a </settings>end-tag. All other tags and attributes are contained  
within these two tags, creating the following structure:  
<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”UTF-8” ?>  
<settings>  
...  
</settings>  
An XML attribute is a markup containing both a name and a value, which can be  
edited to change the behavior of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player. When  
modifying the settings.xmlle, only the Attribute Value should be changed--  
never change the Attribute Name. An example of a XML attribute would be:  
<output value=”NTSC1080P” />  
Attribute  
Name  
Attribute  
Value  
WARNING: Do not modify the Attribute Name. Changing the Attribute  
Name will result in errors or undesirable results.  
The Attribute Value must always be surrounded by double quotes. The beginning  
of an XML Attribute must be prexed with a less-than symbol (
<
) and must end  
with a forward slash (/) followed by a greater-than symbol (
>
).  
The next section provides a summary of each section of the settings.xmlle  
and the attributes.  
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SETTINGS.XML SUMMARY  
Device Name  
Tag Name:  
Description:  
Attributes:  
Example:  
<devCong>  
Allows you to change the name of the device.  
name  
<devCong>  
<name value=
”Gefen Player” />  
</devCong>  
IP Conguration  
<ipCong>  
Tag Name:  
Description:  
Allows you to specify automatic (DHCP) or manual (FIXED IP)  
conguration of the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player.  
Attributes:  
Example:  
ipMode  
ip  
subnet  
gateway  
dns1  
dns2  
<ipCong>  
<ipMode value=”manual” />  
<automatic />  
<manual>  
<ip value=”192.168.2.238” />  
<subnet value=”255.255.255.0” />  
<gateway value=”0.0.0.0” />  
<dns1 value=
”4.2.2.2” />  
<dns2 value=
”8.8.8.8” />  
</manual>  
</ipCong>  
Notes:  
In the example above, manual conguration has been  
selected. If DHCP is used, the ipMode valueattribute  
should be set to “automatic”. Any information under the  
<manual
>
tag will be ignored.  
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SETTINGS.XML SUMMARY  
OSD PIN Code  
Tag Name:  
<osdCong>  
Description:  
Attributes:  
Allows you to change or disable the PIN code for the OSD.  
osdLock  
pin  
<osdCong>  
Example:  
<osdLock value=
”enable” />  
<disable />  
<enable>  
<pinCong>  
<pin value=”0000” />  
</pinCong>  
</enable>  
</osdCong>  
Notes:  
Once the PIN code has been changed in the  
settings.xmlle, the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
must be power-cycled after inserting the USB drive.  
Time Conguration  
<timeCong>  
Tag Name:  
Description:  
Attributes:  
Allows you to set the time zone and mode.  
timeZone  
daySavings  
timeMode  
ntpServ1  
ntpServ2  
<timeCong>  
Example:  
<timeZone value=
”-8” />  
<daySavings value=”yes” />  
<timeMode value=
”external” />  
<internal />  
<external>  
<ntpServ1 value=”0.pool.ntp.org” />  
<ntpServ2 value=”1.pool.ntp.org” />  
</external>  
</timeCong>  
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SETTINGS.XML SUMMARY  
Notes:  
Once the time zone or time mode has been changed using the  
settings.xmlle, the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player  
must be power-cycled after inserting the USB drive.  
WARNING: When using schedules, it is highly recommended that an  
NTP server be used to maintain all time settings. If the Hi-Def Digital  
Signage Media Player experiences a power loss after setting the time  
manually, the clock will reset, causing any schedules and playlists to be  
executed at the incorrect time.  
Push Mode Conguration  
Tag Name:  
<pushCong>  
Description:  
Allows conguration of push mode and setting of user name  
and password.  
Attributes:  
Example:  
pushMode  
userName  
userPass  
port  
<pushCong>  
<pushMode value=”disable” />  
<disable />  
<enable>  
<userName value=
”User” />  
<userPass value=
”Pass” />  
<port value=”21” />  
</enable>  
</pushCong>  
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SETTINGS.XML SUMMARY  
Pull Mode Conguration  
Tag Name:  
<pullCong>  
Description:  
Attributes:  
Allows you to modify Pull Mode settings in network mode.  
pullMode  
pullURL  
schedulePull  
playlistPull  
contentPull  
pullLogUpload  
userName  
userPass  
port  
syncMedia  
syncPlaylist  
syncSchedule  
Example:  
<pullCong>  
<pullMode value=”enable” />  
<disable />  
<enable>  
<pullURL value=”192.168.2.70” />  
<settingPull value=”192.168.2.70” />  
<schedulePull value=
”192.168.2.70/schedules” />  
<playlistPull value=”192.168.2.70/playlists” />  
<contentPull value=”192.168.2.70/media” />  
<pullLogUpload value=”192.168.2.70” />  
<userName value=
”User” />  
<userPass value=
”Pass” />  
<port value=”21” />  
<syncMedia value=”disable” />  
<syncPlaylist value=”disable” />  
<syncSchedule value=”disable” />  
</enable>  
...  
</pullCong>  
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SETTINGS.XML SUMMARY  
Notes:  
The syncMediaattribute enables / disables the syncing of  
media from the server to the Media Player. The two examples  
below illustrate the difference between disabling and enabling  
the syncMediaattribute. Note that when the syncMedia  
attribute is enabled, the Media player will receive the new  
content and erase the current content from the Media Player.  
<syncMedia value=”disable”>  
Media Player  
(before sync)  
Media Player  
(after sync)  
Server  
my_movie1.mov  
my_movie2.mp4  
my_movie1.mov  
my_movie2.mp4  
bigmovie10.mp4  
bigmovie12.mov  
my_movie1.mov  
my_movie2.mp4  
bigmovie10.mp4  
bigmovie12.mov  
<syncMedia value=”enable”>  
Media Player  
(before sync)  
Media Player  
(after sync)  
Server  
my_movie1.mov  
my_movie2.mp4  
my_movie1.mov  
my_movie2.mp4  
bigmovie10.mp4  
bigmovie12.mov  
bigmovie10.mp4  
bigmovie12.mov  
The syncScheduleand syncPlaylistattributes function  
in the same manner as the syncMedia attribute. If either of  
these attributes are enabled, then the new Schedule le and/or  
Playlist(s) will be updated from the server to the Media Player.  
The current schedule le and playlist(s) will be replaced with  
the new les.  
WARNING: It is not recommended that you change the schedule  
lename. The schedule le is referenced within the settings.xmlle.  
If the schedule lename is changed, then the settings.xmlle must  
be modied, manually, to reect the new schedule lename.  
The syncScheduledoes not automatically update the settings.xml  
le with a new schedule lename.  
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SETTINGS.XML SUMMARY  
Pull Schedule Conguration  
Tag Name:  
<pullSchedule>  
Description:  
Located within the <pullSchedule>opening and closing  
tags. This section allows you to specify when content is  
pulled on a daily or hourly basis.  
Attributes:  
Example:  
pullRepeat  
time (daily)  
time (hourly)  
<pullCong>  
...  
<pullSchedule>  
<pullRepeat value=”hourly” />  
<none />  
<daily>  
<time value=”10:00” />  
</daily>  
<hourly>  
<time value=
”00:20” />  
</hourly>  
</pullSchedule>  
</pullCong>  
If you want to only pull content on a daily basis, then set the  
pullRepeatattribute to “dailythen set the
time value  
under the <daily>tag. Conversely, if you want to pull  
content on an hourly basis, then set the pullRepeat  
attribute to “hourlyand set the time valueunder the  
<hourly>tag.  
In the example above, the pullRepeat valueis set to  
”hourlyand will pull from the server every 20 minutes.  
This value can be changed by 1-minute increments.  
If the pullRepeat valuewas set to “daily”, then  
the Media Player would pull content each day at 10:00  
am. Note that “dailytime values are based on a  
24-hour clock.  
To disable Pull mode, set the pullRepeatvalue to  
“none”  
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SETTINGS.XML SUMMARY  
Setting the Active Schedule  
Tag Name:  
<schedule>  
Description:  
Attributes:  
Example:  
Sets the active schedule.  
activeSchedule  
<schedule>  
<activeSchedule value=”/schedules/  
schedule.gsh” />  
</schedule>  
Display Conguration  
<display>  
Tag Name:  
Description:  
Attributes:  
Sets the output resolution and enables / disables underscan.  
output  
videoReduceSize  
<display>  
Example:  
<output value=”NTSC1080I” />  
<NTSC720P />  
<NTSC1080I />  
<NTSC1080P />  
<PAL720P />  
<PAL1080I />  
<PAL1080P />  
<videoReduceSize value=
”enable” />  
<disable />  
<enable />  
</display>  
Notes:  
In the example above, 1080i is the output resolution. All  
available output resolutions are listed below the output  
attribute. Both NTSC and PAL formats are supported.  
The videoReduceSiz
e
attribute enables / disables  
underscan mode. In this example, underscan is enabled.  
Set the videoReduceSizeattribute to ”disable” to  
bypass underscan mode.  
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SETTINGS.XML SUMMARY  
Reboot Conguration  
Tag Name:  
<rebootCong>  
Description:  
This option can be used in rare cases when the Media Player  
has exhibited abnormal behavior and performing a reboot  
return the Media Player to normal operation. The reboot time  
should be set when content is not scheduled to play. After the  
reboot procedure is executed, the Media Player will continue  
with the current schedule.  
Attributes:  
Example:  
reboot  
rebootTime  
<rebootCong>  
<reboot value=”enable” />  
<disable />  
<enable>  
<rebootTime value=”03:00” />  
</enable>  
</rebootCong>  
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FIRMWARE UPDATE  
Updating the Firmware  
1. Copy the install.imgle to the root directory of the USB drive.  
2. Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media  
Player.  
3. Enter the OSD and select Manual rmware update via USB  
4. Press the OK button on the IR Remote.  
After the OK button has been pressed, the following screen will be displayed.  
Click the OK button to proceed with the rmware update process.  
If both the rmware version on the USB drive and the Media Player are the  
same, then the Media Player will not perform the update process.  
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WARNING: Do not disconnect power or remove the USB drive during  
the rmware update process. Doing so may cause the unit to function  
improperly or lock up in an unrecoverable state.  
5. The following set of screens will be displayed as the update process  
is taking place:  
6. After the update process has completed successfully, the following screen  
will be displayed. The Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player will then return to  
the Input PIN Code screen.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Maximum Pixel Clock............................................................................... 225 MHz  
Video Output Connectors........ (1) HDMI Type A 19-pin, female, (1) Component,  
RCA-type, (1) Composite, RCA-type, (1) L/R, RCA-type  
Audio Output Connector......................................................................(1) TOSLINK  
Ethernet Connector........................................................................ RJ-45, Shielded  
USB Output Connectors........................................................... (2) USB 2.0, type A  
Power Supply....................................................................................... 12V DC, 3A  
Power Consumption............................................................................ 10 W (max.)  
Operating Temperature............................................................................ 0 ~ 40 °C  
Dimensions........................................................................ 8.4” W x 5.1” D x 1.6” H  
Shipping Weight............................................................................................. 4 lbs.  
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WARRANTY  
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material  
and workmanship.  
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2)  
years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the  
equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,  
electrical, or other abuse or modications. Equipment that fails under conditions  
other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in  
effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from  
the day of reshipment to the Buyer.  
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including  
without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any  
particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.  
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.  
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from  
Gefen.  
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their  
original condition.  
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to  
be accurate. However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies  
that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for  
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from  
any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such  
damages. The technical information contained herein regarding the features and  
specications is subject to change without notice.  
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return  
PRODUCT REGISTRATION  
Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page  
under the Support section of the Gefen Web site.  
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20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311  
1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120  
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This product uses UL listed power supplies.  
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