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Storage
The IS-SPX-1000 comes with 2 gigabytes of internal memory, but this may be
expanded by connecting to external hard drives, thumb drives, or other storage
options via the USB port on the front of the device. The USB port also allows
connection to external control devices such as touch panels.
Configuration
The IS-SPX-1000 is configured via an intuitive web interface that can be accessed by
using AMX ZeroConfiguration technology or by entering the device’s IP Address into a
ZeroConfiguration-enabled browser. This interface allows the configuration of display
modes, network settings, time zone settings, firmware updates and other operational
parameters.
For more information, refer to the IS-SPX-1000 & IS-SPX-1300 Operation/Reference
Guide.
Connectivity
The IS-SPX-1000 connects to displays through on-board HDMI and VGA connectors.
Through the HDMI output, it is possible to support DVI displays via an adapter cable,
but in this case the digital audio is lost.
Both connectors are simultaneously active so that two displays can be supported
without the need of additional splitters or distribution amplifiers. Where analog audio is
needed, an analog audio connector is provided.
The IS-SPX-1000 is a high-definition ready device: it can render content on digital
displays with resolution up to 1280x720 at 60Hz (720p resolution).
The maximum resolution supported by the IS-SPX-1000 is:
• 1280x720 (16:9)
• 1024x640 (16:10)
• 1024x768 (4:3)
The IS-SPX-1000 connects to the network through a standard RJ-45 connector. Each
device has a unique MAC address that allows the network to identify the unit and thus
the associated display.
The IS-SPX-1000 supports 10/100BASE-T Ethernet via a standard RJ-45 connector.
Each unit has a unique MAC address and supports all the required protocols to
connect to network file systems and retrieve media elements.
These include:
• Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s,
• IPv4, DHCP or fixed address
• HTTP configuration server, password protected
• HTTP client for web content retrieval
• WebDAV server, password protected
• SNMPv1/v2c,
•NTP
The IS-SPX-1000 supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed with a bandwidth up to 10 Mbps.
Installation of the IS-SPX-1000
The installation of an IS-SPX-1000 starts by plugging in two cables, the power cable
and the video cable (HDMI and/or VGA), to the display. As soon as it is connected to
the power cable, the device will boot in a few seconds and automatically select the
resolution supported by the associated digital display. Content rendering will begin in
approximately 1½ minutes.
When connected to a local network through the RJ45 connector, the IS-SPX-1000
supports both DHCP for automatic configuration of the network and manual
configuration by specifying a static IP address and network properties.
The unit can be easily located near the display, as it does not put off significant heat
nor does it contain any moving mechanical parts.
Note: When installing the unit, be careful to avoid any water or high humidity
exposure.
Once installed, getting started with the IS-SPX-1000 is a matter of a few simple steps.
The following sections show how to connect one or more units to a network and how
to publish content from the AMX InspiredSignage XPress software to specific displays.
Powering up the IS-SPX-1000
To power up the IS-SPX-1000:
1. Check your digital display. The IS-SPX-1000 can drive a digital display through
HDMI or VGA connections. Make sure that your display supports at least one of
the two.
2. Connect the IS-SPX-1000 to the display. Simply plug the HDMI or the VGA
cable between the corresponding video connector on the IS-SPX-1000 and the
corresponding video input connector of your display.
3. Power up the display. Make sure to select the right video input.
4. Power up the IS-SPX-1000. Use the cables and the power converter provided in
the IS-SPX-1000 package. Simply plug the power converter on one side to a
110-220V outlet and on the other to the back panel DC jack. Shortly after power
up, the screen displays the AMX splash screen.
The first time the IS-SPX-1000 boots, the automatic configuration procedure takes
about 1½ minutes. The process will be reduced to less than 50 seconds when the
IS-SPX-1000 is rebooted. During this booting process, the front panel LED shows
green and red activity. At the end of the boot process, the screen will start displaying
the animated AMX logo. This is the default content.
At this time,the green LED blinks regularly on andoff every secondto indicate thatthe
IS-SPX-1000 in operating normally.
If your system does not behave as described above, make sure that the digital
displays are functional and powered and that the correct input has been selected.
Some displays have multiple inputs and you may need to manually select the right
one.
Also, make sure that the Reset pushbuttonis not being pressed by some other system
component. If the set-up appears correct, try power-cycling the IS-SPX Player by
unplugging and replugging the power to the device.
Accessing the Configuration Pages
The IS-SPX Player automatically uses DHCP to assign an IP address to the device
when first configured, but this may be changed to a preassigned IP address. To
access the IP address for the IS-SPX Player:
1. In a Zero-Configuration-enabled application, such as NetLinx Studio or in a
ZeroConfiguration-enabled browser, look for the entry for the IS-SPX Player and
its assigned serial number.
This serial number may be found on the underside of the device.
2. Click on the entry to open the device’s Web-Based Configuration Pages.
For more information, refer to the IS-SPX-1000 & IS-SPX-1300 Operation/
Reference Guide.
3. In the Status page of the Information section, the IP address is displayed below
the serial number and firmware version.
Resetting the IS-SPX-1000 to Factory Default Settings
WARNING: The following procedure will delete all the content and configurations on
the IS-SPX Player.
To reinitialize the IS-SPX Player to its factory default settings:
1. Unplug the unit from the power.
2. Push the reset button and keep it pressed.
3. Power up the IS-SPX Player.
4. Wait with the reset button pressed for at least 8 seconds.
5. Release the reset button.
6. The IS-SPX Player will now boot in the factory default mode and will have the
factory default IP address.
Updating Firmware
To check if a new version of the firmware is available for your IS-SPX Player:
1. With a Zero-Configuration-enabled browser, connect to the HTTP server for the
IS-SPX Player to access the device’s Web-Based Configuration Pages.
2. Click on Firmware Update under the Administration menu on your left.
3. Check that the field Server URI is equal to:
"http://webservices.amx.com/InspiredSignage/IS-SPX-1000/updates/".
If this is not the case, click the Reset to Default button
4. In the Manual Update section, select the update source "From server" and click
the Check for Update button.
5. A new page will open. At the end of the check, the page reports the current
update status of your IS-SPX Player. Three cases are possible:
• No updates are available.
• Updates are ready to install (see step 6).
• The update failed. The most probable source of this error is that your IS-SPX
Player could not contact the update server. It is recommended to check your
internet connection and your network configuration.
Make sure that a Gateway and a DNS server are configured. If the IS-SPX
Player is not connected to the internet, you need to contact AMX Technical
Support to check which update procedure is best suited to your configuration.
Please specify in your message if your IS-SPX Player(s) are in a location where
you can easily plug an USB key or if they have local network connectivity.
Fatal Error: If the update process reports a fatal error, please contact AMX
Technical Support to find how to restore the firmware of your IS-SPX Player.
6. If the check for updates procedure reported that updates are available for your
IS-SPX Player, click the Update Now button to start the update process.
Important: Do not power down the IS-SPX Player at any time during the update
process.
The IS-SPX Player will restart automatically once the update process is over. It is
possible that the web page displays a time-out error during the update. However, this
has no influence on the update process itself.
At the end of this process, refresh your web browser to display the new firmware ver-
sion under the Current Versions section. If you click the Check for Update button
again, the page will report that no updates are available.
Additional Documentation
• Refer to the IS-SPX-1000 & IS-SPX-1300 Operation Reference Guide for more
information, including additional details on Formats, Codecs and Encoding
Parameters, as well as troubleshooting information.
• Refer to the InspiredSignage XPress Programming Guide for instructions on
using the XPress configuration tool with the IS-SPX Players.
