DV Signage VideoFlyer VF-215W User manual

21.5” VideoFlyer™
(VF-215W, VF-215W-OF)
USER GUIDE
Version 1.2

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Revision History
Amendment Date
Version
May 2010
V1.0
July 2010
V1.1
October 2010
V1.2

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................4
2 System .....................................................................................................................5
3 Instructions...............................................................................................................6
3.1 Preparation.....................................................................................................6
3.2 Compact Flash ...............................................................................................6
3.3 Powering On ..................................................................................................7
3.4 Autoplay / Manual Playback at power startup ................................................7
3.5 Playback modes.............................................................................................7
3.6 Configuration mode........................................................................................8
4 Touch Screen Operation ..........................................................................................9
4.1 Touch segments.............................................................................................9
4.2 Configuration mode........................................................................................9
5 Dimensions ............................................................................................................10
6 Specification...........................................................................................................12

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1Introduction
The DV Signage 21.5” VideoFlyer is a self-contained LCD display and digital media player for
continuous (looped) play of video stored on a CF (Compact Flash) memory card. The unit
comprises a widescreen 21.5” color TFT LCD, a built in speaker and optional touch screen. A
range of other accessories and factory installed customization options are also available,
these are not be covered in this manual.
Please note that a certain level technical knowledge and experience is assumed, if you have
difficulties please contact your sales representative or DV Signage support, contact details
are available on http://www.dvsignage.com/support/support-home
IMPORTANT USAGE NOTE
This equipment is for use by system developers and integrators. The manufacturer accepts
no liability for damage or injury caused by the use of this product. It is the responsibility of the
developer, integrators or other users of this product to:
Ensure that all necessary and appropriate safety measures are taken.
Obtain suitable regulatory approvals as may be required.
Check power settings to all component parts before connection.
DISCLAIMER
There is no implied or expressed warranty regarding this material.

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2 System
21.5” VideoFlyer (VF-215W)
A robust metal housing with powder coating:
M4
100
75
100
75
Remote Ext.
(#1 - #8)
Power LED
Power in (DC 12V)
CF Card compartment
USB port
Speaker (L)
Speaker (R)
On/Off switch
LAN (option)
IR sensor
Line out
(Stereo phone jack)
L1 (Button 8) + power up - Config menu
L1 (Button 8) - Select
L2 (Button 7) - + / Save and exit
L3 (Button 6) - - / Save and exit
Reserved (480p/720p)
COM port
Volume Control
21.5” Openframe (VF-215W-OF)
Aluminum frame with mounting holes for mounting:
CF Card socket
USB connector
Power/Status LED connectors
IR sensor
DC 12V input
On/off Switch
Botton/Touch
connector (#1 - #8)
Botton/Touch
connector (#9 - #16)
RS-232 port
(for M3)
OSD Control connector
Default set to “Auto Power on”
Pin1 & Pin 2: Close (Power on)
Pin1 & Pin 2: Open (Power off)
Speaker
out (L/R)
L1 (Button 8) + power up - Config menu
L1 (Button 8) - Select
L2 (Button 7) - + / Save and exit
L3 (Button 6) - - / Save and exit

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3 Instructions
CAUTION: Never connect or disconnect parts of the system when the system is powered up
as this may cause serious damage.
3.1 Preparation
DV Signage VideoFlyers are designed to be as plug and play as possible requiring the
minimum of setup for use. The following describes the operation of the standard version,
there are however a number of options available and these may affect the preparation
required.
Main components:
VideoFlyer unit
AC power supply
Compact Flash card – see following note
3.2 Compact Flash
The DV Signage VideoFlyer uses standard Compact Flash cards to store the media (video,
still images, audio) for playback. The following are key points to note:
The format of the digital media stored on the Compact Flash needs to meet certain
standards as per the specifications for this device as summarized in section 6.
Media files can be stored on the Compact Flash in two ways:
oPlaylist mode: Using DV Signage’s DV Studio software which enables
creation of a playlist with a number of options for controlling media playback.
oSimple play mode: Using a PC copy function to transfer files onto the
Compact Flash.
All content files must be stored within a folder name MEDIA. (i.e. /Media/)
Additional notes regarding the playback modes are shown below.

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3.3 Powering On
Install the Compact Flash card, however to reduce the risk of errors it is advised to
have the power off when removing or installing a Compact Flash card.
Connect the provided external AC power supply unit.
Power on the unit using the on/off switch, the power LED should come on. (Note: In
Openframe version (VF-215W-OF), the power is default to “Auto on”.)
See the following section for Power On options.
3.4 Autoplay / Manual Playback at power startup
The DV Signage VideoFlyer supports AutoPlay or manual playback modes at power startup
AutoPlay: This is the default mode for the unit. This means that upon power-on video will start
playing in accordance with a playlist (if DV Studio was used to transfer the media files to the
Compact Flash card) or in alpha-numeric order (if the media files were simply copied to the
Compact Flash card).
Manual Playback: Only available as a setting in DV Studio. In Manual Playback mode, after
power up press any button and the first track in the Playlist set in DV Studio will play.
3.5 Playback modes
Playlist mode, i.e. using DV Studio:
When operating in playlist mode, both project file (*.prj) and playlist file (*.pll) must be
present on the Compact Flash card. These are used to control the sequence for all
video tracks. If playback does not run as expected please check that these files are
present on the Compact Flash card.
The project and playlist file are created using DV Studio software. Using this software,
you can set simple sequences or complex sequences including “jump track“ or “next
track” actions. The software can also program buttons with different functions like
“play”, “stop”, “pause”, “mute”, “previous”, “next” and “volume”.

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Simple play mode, i.e. files copied to Compact Flash without using DV Studio:
In simple play mode, the user just copies all video files (.mpg) or JPEG files (.jpg)
onto the Compact Flash card. The VideoFlyer will play these files in alphabetical
sequence.
For JPEG files, the play time is determined by the last digit of the filename. (For
example: APPLE5.mpg, where “5” means the track will be displayed for 5 seconds.)
Note: Do not use the same filename on both MPEG and JPEG.
Note: Make sure all capital letters in a filename defined in playlist are consistent with the
filename on CompactFlash card. All filenames should be in 8+3 format (i.e. xxxxxxxx.xxx) and
avoid using any characters like “~”, “_”, “-“, etc. All content files must be stored within a folder
name MEDIA. (i.e. /Media/)
3.6 Configuration mode
In Configuration mode, you may set Master volume level, Unit ID, Date, Time and options for
Datalog/OSD, etc.
To enter the Configuration Mode, holding L1 key and power up.
The volume setting can be adjusted when the configuration mode is enabled.
Press L1 key + power up : Config. mode enable.
Press L1 key : Select
Press L2 key : Increase / Save and Exit
Press L3 key : Decrease / Save and Exit
VOLUME 14 VER 4.10
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ID NO: 0712
DATA LOGGING: ON
OSD: ON
SAVE AND EXIT
Button 8
Power on
Holding the button Config. Mode menu

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4 Touch Screen Operation
(only applicable in touch screen option)
4.1 Touch segments
The VideoFlyer’s button control can be performed via touch screen for panel sizes of 21.5”
(Fig. 1)
Fig.1 8-buttons for LCD screen sizes 21.5”
Button function settings
Each button function can be programmed with the DV Studio software to perform a DVD type
player mode function or specific track select function.
The DV Studio software is available separately.
4.2 Configuration mode
To enter the Configuration Mode, holding the button 8 and power up.
The volume setting can be adjusted when the config. mode is enabled.
Press button 8 + power up : Configuration mode enable.
Press button 8 : Select
Press button 7 : Increase / Save and Exit
Press button 6 : Decrease / Save and Exit
VOLUME 14 VER 4.10
Y M D H M S
2004 .10 .12 15 : 48 : 44
ID NO: 0712
DATA LOGGING: ON
OSD: ON
SAVE AND EXIT
Button 8
Power on
Holding the button Config. Mode menu

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5 Dimensions
516
3838
516
440
3030.2
60.2
19.95 19.95
260
308 308
24
7.1
60.2
30 30.2
24
268.1 View Area
Power input DC 12V
View Area = 476.6 x 268.1mm
19.7 19.7
476.6 View Area
LAN port (option)
8x
M4-Thread holes
M4
VESA75/100
100
75
100
75
Button 8
Mute L1
L2
L3
Button 7
Volume +
Button 6
Volume -
Select
Increase /
Saveand Exit
Decrease/
Saveand Exit
VideoFlyer 21.5” (VF-215W)

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540
31.7 31.7
20.5
64.3
20.5 499
476.6 View Area
268.1 View Area
64.3
26.3
38 38
125
62.5
50
13.9513.95
296 296
260
4.5
VideoFlyer 21.5” Openframe (VF-215W-OF)

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6 Specification
Playback video format
1. MPEG-1 video (Video-CD), MPEG-2 video (DVD), MPEG-
4 (DivX, XviD)
2. MPEG still picture, JPEG picture
Video storage
CompactFlash memory cards
LCD display
Color TFT
Screen size
21.5” (Diagonal)
Screen active area
476.6(H) x 268.1(V) mm
Panel resolution
1920(H) x 1080(V)
Brightness
300 cd/m2
Contrast ratio
1000 : 1
Viewing angle
160/170(Vertical/Horizontal)
Audio output
Internal speakers x 2 (2W) [for VF-215W]
Stereo phone jack [for VF-215W]
Playback Functions
Standard playback : Play, Stop, Pause, Repeat, Previous,
Next Track, Volume
Programmable playback : Loop, Auto and Program mode
I/O
USB port – Content update
COM port – 9600, n81
IR remote control – Playback control
Remote Ext. – External button connection (#1 - #8)
Volume control
Power input
DC 12V
Dimensions
516(W) x 60.2(D) x 308(H) mm [for VF-215W]
540(W) x 64.3(D) x 296(H) mm [for VF-215W-OF]
Weight
5kg [for VF-215W]
3.5kg [for VF-215W-OF]
Environmental
Operating temperature : 0oC to 50oC
Relative humidity : 5%-95% relative humidity
(Non-condensing)

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WARRANTY
The products are warranted against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase provided no modifications are made to it and it is operated under normal conditions and in compliance with
the instruction manual.
The warranty does not apply to:
Product that has been installed incorrectly, this specifically includes but is not limited to cases where
electrical short circuit is caused.
Product that has been altered or repaired except by the manufacturer (or with the manufacturer’s consent).
Product that has subjected to misuse, accidents, abuse, negligence or unusual stress whether physical or
electrical.
Ordinary wear and tear.
Except for the above express warranties, the manufacturer disclaims all warranties on products furnished hereunder,
including all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular application or purpose. The stated
express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of the manufacturer for damages, including but
not limited to special, indirect consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of or performance of
the products.
CAUTION
Whilst care has been taken to provide as much detail as possible for use of this product it cannot be relied upon as
an exhaustive source of information. This product is for use by suitably qualified persons who understand the nature
of the work they are doing and are able to take suitable precautions and design and produce a product that is safe
and meets regulatory requirements.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The manufacturer’s liability for damages to customer or others resulting from the use of any product supplied
hereunder shall in no event exceed the purchase price of said product.
TRADEMARKS
The following are trademarks of Digital View Ltd:
Digital View
Video Flyer
DV Signage is a Division of Digital View

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CONTACT DETAILS
USA
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Building 130, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
USA
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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Europe
Landshuter Allee 162a,
D 80637 Munich
Germany
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Email : [e-mail]
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370 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong
HONG KONG
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Email : [email protected]
www.dvsignage.com
Specifications subject to change without notice
Document No. 9170700-10 © Digital View Ltd 2010