Discover Video SignStick 2 User manual

Discover Video
SignStick 2
User Guide
Version 2.0
2/1/2017
Discover Video LLC
www.discovervideo.com

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General Description
The Discover Video SignStick2®is a HDMI "stick" computer that
displays Digital Signage from a DEVOS system. It features local video
playback, remote setup and management and fully automatic
operation.
Installation
The player may be plugged directly into a TV HDMI port, or extended
with the provided HDMI extender cable. Power the device using the
included mini-USB and AC power supply.
1) Connect keyboard and mouse to a USB port
1
.
2) Connect Ethernet adapter.
3) Insert the HDMI into the monitor/TV either
directly or with the included HDMI extender
cable and apply power.
In a few minutes, you should see a default video play on your TV.
Press Esc on your keyboard to access the User Interface. You should
only need to do this once.
1
If you will use wired Ethernet (recommended), you may need a USB hub to
support Ethernet adapter, keyboard and mouse, or use a wireless
keyboard/mouse, or keyboard with onboard USB port.

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Info Tab
The Info Tab displays information about your SignStick. Since you may
not have set up a network connection, the IP address may be blank but
it will be displayed when you connect to your network.
Restart Siganage –Exits the setup dialog and returns to playing
Signage
Restart Device –Restarts (Reboots) the SignStick
Shutdown Device –Performs graceful product shutdown
Adjust Date/Time –enters the dialog page to change the date,
time, and timezone
Display Properties –enters dialog to change resolution

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Settings
The settings tab is where you set the configuration values.
Device Name –Enter a convenient name so you can later
identify which SignStick you are accessing
Signage Code –Enter the code from the DEVOS signage page
that represents the sign to be displayed
If the Signage Code is a single sign, select “Signage”, if it is a
Master Sign select “Master”, and if it is scheduled sign select
“Schedule”.
Domain Name –ether the Domain URL of your DEVOS system,
or the IP address of the system.
Media Drive –normally set to C:\, but if USB drive installed, you
may select other drive
Detect Changes –SignStick will check with the server
periodically. Set how often it should check, or enter 0 to never
check. If you change signage content rarely (like only every
morning), setting a high number will put less load on your
network and the DEVOS server.
Live Stream Preferred –select the preferred method for
displaying live video (default RTMP).
Device Zones –SignStick will respond to Priority Alerts based
on Zones. Enter zones exactly as they appear in the DEVOS
system.
Use Domain Zone –Normally Checked. Uncheck if your alerts
are coming from a different server.
Save Settings –saves the settings entered.

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Network Setting
The Network Setting tab is where you set up your network connection.
SignStick will detect available WiFi networks. Select a detected network
and select Connect. Enter WiFi password if required. Upon connection
the IP address will display.
When using Ethernet (preferred, especially for live video distribution),
select Manage Network to access the network settings. Here you can
set Fixed IP address, enable/disable WiFi, etc.
About
The About tab shows the current version and provides access to online
help page.
SignStick will
automatically receive
updates as they become
available.

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Finder
You can get or set the IP address using the Discover Video Finder.
Allow 1 minute for the list to populate. The Finder will show the IP
address and name of each SignStick that is on the same network (same
subnet) as the computer running the Finder program. Double-click on
the IP address to open web management page.

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Web Management
SignStick has built-in web management that you can access from any
browser.
The settings on the web
management page are
identical to the settings
described previously.
In addition, the web
management page also
can display the currently
downloaded files. These
files are automatically
removed and added
based on the current
signage playlist used in
the signage template.
About Priority Alert Zones
Priority Alerts are live videos, recorded videos, text message, or web
pages displayed on Digital Signage displays immediately and for a
limited time. An alert might be a weather emergency announcement, a
live broadcast of an important executive address, a text banner
showing important breaking news, or a vital security “lockdown” alert.
The DEVOS system can be configured with unique Zone name, such as
“North”, “First Floor”, “Building 1”, etc. A DEVOS operator can create
an alert for any zone and set it to be valid for a period of time. When
they issue that alert, any SignStick set to respond to that zone will
display that alert, and then resume prior operation when the alert has
expired or has been cancelled.

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NOTES
Any signage template that requires connection to the network
(live video, RSS feeds), will not work unless there is a network
connection.
SignStick2 uses zones for Priority Alert. This is different from
the setup of web page alerts, SignStick1, Media Players, Roku,
SmartTV, etc. It is the same method used by desktop Priority
Alert. Your DEVOS signage settings for Priority Alert are not
used, rather your Priority Alert zone setting is used.

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Specifications
0.4"D X 3.9"H X 1.5"W, 113mm x 38mm x 12mm
Intel Atom x5-Z8300 CPU
32GB Onboard storage
2GB RAM
Intel HD Graphics
1 USB 2.0
1 USB 3.0
MicroSDXc support
HDMI V1.4a
HDMI Embedded Audio
802.11a/b/g/n, 802.11ac, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
0 to 35 C operating temp range
5 VDC, 3A via Power Adapter
MTBF 46,855 hours
Package includes: HDMI Extender Cable, USB Power Cable, USB
Power Supply, USB/Ethernet Adapter

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