GeoVision PN400 User manual

PN400, PN300 & SQP133
User’s Manual
PN400V100-A-EN

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without the written consent of GeoVision.
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or products contained herein. Features and specifications are subject to
change without notice. Note: no SD/SDHC card slot or local storage function
for Argentina.
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9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
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http://www.geovision.com.tw
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trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
August 2016

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Contents
Preface................................................................................................................................. x
Compatible Firmware and Software Versions................................................................. xii
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Packing List ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2.1 PN400 ...................................................................................................... 1
1.2.2 PN300 ...................................................................................................... 1
1.2.3 SQP133.................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Options ................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 PN400 ...................................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 PN300 / SQP133 ...................................................................................... 4
1.4 Overview ................................................................................................................. 5
1.4.1 PN400 ...................................................................................................... 5
1.4.2 PN300 ...................................................................................................... 7
1.4.3 SQP133.................................................................................................... 9
1.5 The IR Remote Control...........................................................................................11
Chapter 2 Getting Started................................................................................................13
2.1 Connecting the Device............................................................................................13
2.1.1 Connecting the PN400.............................................................................13
2.1.2 Connecting the PN300.............................................................................15
2.1.3 Connecting the SQP133 ..........................................................................16
2.2 Installing Wall Mount...............................................................................................17
2.3 Installing VESA Monitor Mount ...............................................................................18
2.4 Playing the Slideshow.............................................................................................19
Chapter 3 System Setup for PN300 / SQP133................................................................20
3.1 The Setup Menu.....................................................................................................20
3.2 Setting Video Output and Resolution ......................................................................21
3.3 Setting Slideshow Display Effect.............................................................................22
3.4 Looking Up Device Information...............................................................................23
3.5 Setting the Time .....................................................................................................24
3.5.1 Setting the System Time..........................................................................24
3.5.2 Setting the Time Zone..............................................................................25
3.6 Setting the Network ................................................................................................26
3.6.1 Wired Network Connection ......................................................................26
3.6.2 Wireless Network Connection..................................................................27
3.7 Setting the Device Name ........................................................................................28

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3.8 Copying Files from the USB Storage Device ..........................................................28
3.9 Upgrading the Firmware .........................................................................................29
3.10 Restoring to Factory Default Settings ...................................................................30
Chapter 4 System Setup for PN400................................................................................31
4.1 The Setup Menu.....................................................................................................31
4.2 Configuring the General Settings............................................................................33
4.3 Upgrading the Firmware .........................................................................................35
4.4 Setting the Network ................................................................................................37
4.5 Setting the Time .....................................................................................................38
4.6 Connecting to CMS ................................................................................................39
4.7 Scheduling the Power On and Off...........................................................................40
Chapter 5 Content Designer............................................................................................42
5.1 Minimum System Requirements .............................................................................42
5.2 Installing the Content Designer...............................................................................43
5.3 The Menu Bar.........................................................................................................45
5.4 Creating a Project...................................................................................................46
5.4.1 Create a Screen Layout...........................................................................46
5.4.2 The Main Screen .....................................................................................48
5.4.3 Assign Content to Zones..........................................................................51
5.4.4 Preview and Save Screen Layout ............................................................57
5.5 Playing the Project on PN300, PN400 or SQP133..................................................58
Chapter 6 Content Schedule...........................................................................................60
6.1 Minimum System Requirements .............................................................................60
6.2 Installing the Content Schedule ..............................................................................60
6.3 Setting the Content Schedule .................................................................................62
Chapter 7 CMS Lite..........................................................................................................68
7.1 Minimum System Requirements .............................................................................69
7.2 Software License ....................................................................................................69
7.3 Installing the CMS Lite............................................................................................70
7.4 Connecting the Devices to CMS Lite ......................................................................72
7.5 The Main Screen ....................................................................................................73
7.6 Uploading Video and Image Files ...........................................................................75
7.7 Uploading the Scenario or Loop Scenario...............................................................76
7.8 Uploading the Schedule..........................................................................................77
7.9 Uploading the Firmware..........................................................................................78
7.10 Uploading the Scrolling Ticker ..............................................................................79
7.11 Changing the Device Name ..................................................................................80
Chapter 8 CMS Server.....................................................................................................81

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8.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................82
8.1.1 Minimum System Requirements ..............................................................82
8.1.2 Software License .....................................................................................83
8.2 Installing CMS Server .............................................................................................84
8.3 Connecting the Devices to CMS Server..................................................................86
8.4 Starting CMS Server...............................................................................................87
8.4.1 List of Menu Options................................................................................89
8.5 Getting Started .......................................................................................................90
8.5 Getting Started .......................................................................................................90
8.5.1 Preparing the Package ............................................................................90
8.5.2 Transferring the Package.........................................................................91
8.5.3 Uploading the Package............................................................................95
8.5.4 Revising the Package ..............................................................................97
8.6 Applying the Scrolling Ticker...................................................................................98
8.7 Applying the RSS Feed ..........................................................................................99
8.8 Planning Device Group.........................................................................................100
8.9 Arranging the Loop Video .....................................................................................102
8.10 Information .........................................................................................................104
8.10.1 Device Information...............................................................................104
8.10.2 System Information..............................................................................106
8.10.3 User Information ..................................................................................106
8.10.4 Package Information............................................................................107
8.11 Device Setup ......................................................................................................108
8.12 Event Query .......................................................................................................110
8.12.1 Behavior Log Query.............................................................................110
8.12.2 Behavior Log Analysis.......................................................................... 111
8.12.3 Device Event Query.............................................................................112
8.12.4 Device Event Analysis (Counts) ...........................................................113
8.12.5 Device Event Analysis (Elapsed Time).................................................114
8.12.6 Play Count Analysis .............................................................................115
8.13 Upload Management ..........................................................................................117
8.14 Server Setting.....................................................................................................118
8.14.1 User Account .......................................................................................118
8.14.2 Network Setting ...................................................................................119
8.14.3 Email Service.......................................................................................120
8.15 Upgrading the Firmware .....................................................................................122
Chapter 9 Dynamic DNS................................................................................................124
9.1 Installing the Dynamic DNS ..................................................................................124

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9.2 Registering Domain Name....................................................................................126
9.3 Starting Dynamic DNS..........................................................................................128
Specifications...................................................................................................................129
PN400...........................................................................................................................129
PN300...........................................................................................................................130
SQP133 ........................................................................................................................131
Appendix...........................................................................................................................132
A. Definitions of Folder Names......................................................................................132
B. Definitions of Aspect Ratio Mode ..............................................................................133

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Preface
Welcome to the PN400, PN300 & SQP133 User’s Manual.
The PN400, PN300 & SQP133 are devices that play back slideshows edited or managed by
GeoVision’s software such as Content Designer, Content Schedule, CMS Lite and CMS
Server. This Manual is designed for the following models, firmware, and software version:
Hardware
Model Firmware Version
PN400 1.00
PN300 1.06
SQP133 1.06
Software
Model Software Version
Content Designer 1.0.7.0
Content Schedule 1.0.4.0
CMS Lite 1.0.5.0
CMS Server 1.0.5.0

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Compatible Firmware and Software Versions
The PN400 / PN300 / SQP133 / SQP110 Series are compatible with CMS Server / CMS Lite /
Content Designer. See the following compatible versions.
PN400 PN300 / SQP133 SQP110 Series
CMS Server / CMS Lite V1.0.5.0 V1.00 V1.06 N/A
CMS Server / CMS Lite V1.0.4.0 N/A V1.06 N/A
CMS Server / CMS Lite V1.0.3.0 N/A V1.05 N/A
CMS Server / CMS Lite V1.0.2.0 or
earlier
N/A V1.04 or earlier V1.03 or earlier
Content Designer V1.0.7.0 V1.00 V1.05 N/A
Content Designer V1.0.5.0 / V1.0.6.0 N/A V1.05 N/A
Content Designer V1.0.4.0 or earlier N/A V1.04 or earlier N/A
Content Schedule V1.0.4.0 or later V1.00 V1.05 or later N/A

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The PN300, PN400 and SQP133 are digital media players designed to deliver uninterrupted
playback of Digital Signage presentations.
1.1 Features
 Multimedia support
 Video resolution up to 4K2K (PN400 only)
 Support for HDMI in and out (PN400 only)
 Video resolution up to 1080p and Video outputs of HDMI and VGA (PN300 only)
 Panel resolution of 1280 x 800 (SQP133 only)
 Built-in speaker (SQP133 only)
 SD card and USB storage
 Content Schedule and Content Designer
 Content Management System (CMS Server and CMS Lite)
 IR remote control
 USB mouse control (PN400 only)
 Wireless connectivity (GV-WiFi USB Adapter required)

1.2 Packing List
1.2.1 PN400
1. PN400 Device x 1
2. IR Remote Control x 1
3. AC/DC Adapter x 1 (12 V, 3 A, 36 W)
4. Power Cord x 1
5. Software DVD x 1
6. Warranty Card x 1

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1.2.2 PN300
1. PN300 Device x 1
2. IR Remote Control x 1
3. AC/DC Adapter x 1 (12 V, 3 A, 36 W)
4. Power Cord x 1
5. Software DVD x 1
6. Warranty Card x 1
1.2.3 SQP133
1. SQP133 Device × 1
2. IR Remote Control × 1
3. Magnetic Hinge x 1
4. Screw x 4
5. AC/DC Adapter × 1 (12 V, 3 A, 36 W)
6. Power Cord x 1
7. Software DVD x 1
8. Warranty Card x 1

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1.3 Options
Optional devices can expand the capabilities and versatility of your PN300/SQP133/PN400.
Contact your dealer for more information.
1.3.1 PN400
Options Details
The Wall Mount Kit is used to mount the PN400 to the
wall.
Wall Mount Kit
zL-type brackets x 2
zSmall screws x 4
The VESA Monitor Mount Kit is used to mount the PN400
to the back of a VESA monitor.
VESA Monitor-Mount Kit
zVESA monitor mount bracket x 1
zL-type brackets x 2
zLarge screws x 4
zSmall screws x 8
External GV-USB Dongle for
CMS Server or CMS Lite
The USB dongle can provide the Hardware Watchdog
function to the system by restarting the computer when
Windows crashes. You need to connect the dongle
internally on the motherboard.

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1.3.2 PN300 / SQP133
Options Details
The Wall Mount Kit is used to mount the PN300 to the
wall.
Wall Mount Kit
zL-type brackets x 2
zSmall screws x 4
The VESA Monitor Mount Kit is used to mount the PN300
to the back of a VESA monitor.
VESA Monitor-Mount Kit
zVESA monitor mount bracket x 1
zL-type brackets x 2
zLarge screws x 4
zSmall screws x 8
GV-WiFi USB Adapter
The GV-WiFi USB adapter is a plug-and-play device that
provides wireless connectivity to GeoVision IP devices.
The GV-WiFi USB Adapter complies with IEEE802.11
b/g/n (Draft 3.0) standards for wireless networking.
Internal GV-USB Dongle for
CMS Lite and CMS Server
The USB dongle can provide the Hardware Watchdog
function to the system by restarting the computer when
Windows crashes. You need to connect the dongle
internally on the motherboard.
SD Card (4 GB, Class 4) The SD Card is used for local storage and firmware
upgrade.

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1.4 Overview
This section identifies the components of the PN300 and SQP133.
1.4.1 PN400
Front View
Figure 1-3
No. Name Function
1 SD Card Slot Connect to an SD card for local storage and firmware upgrade.
2 IR Built-in IR receiver to receive the IR signals from the IR remote
control.
3 Default Reset the PN400 to the default factory settings. See 3.10
Restoring to Factory Default Settings for details.
4 LED Indicators
The green LED indicates the system is ready. The red LED
indicates the power is supplied. When the green LED is off and
the red LED is on, the device is in sleep mode.

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Rear View
Figure 1-4
No. Name Function
1 Ethernet Connect to an Ethernet.
2 HDMI in Connect to a HDMI-compliant source device, such as a DVD player
and digital TV box.
3 HDMI out Connect to a HDMI-compliant display device.
4 USB 3.0
5 USB 2.0
Connect to a USB device for local storage of content, firmware
upgrade and a USB mouse.
6 DC 12V Connect to power by using the supplied power adapter.

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1.4.2 PN300
Front View
Figure 1-1
No. Name Function
1 LED Indicators
The green LED indicates the system is ready. The red LED
indicates the power is supplied. When the green LED is off and
the red LED is on, the device is in sleep mode.
2 USB
Connect to a USB device for local storage of content, firmware
upgrade and GV-WiFi USB Adapter. Note the removal of the
USB storage device will cause the PN300 to automatically
reboot.
3 IR Built-in IR receiver to receive the IR signals from the IR remote
control.
4 Default Reset the PN300 to the default factory settings. See 3.10
Restoring to Factory Default Settings.
5 SD Card Slot
Connect to an SD card for local storage and firmware upgrade.
Note the removal of the SD card will cause the PN300 to
automatically reboot.

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Rear View
Figure 1-2
No. Name Function
1 Ethernet Connect to an Ethernet.
2 SPDIF Reserved (not enabled).
3 HDMI Connect to an HDMI supported display device.
4 VGA Connect to a VGA monitor.
5 L/R Connect to a speaker.
6 Power OFF/ON Switch the power on or off.
7 DC 12V Connect to power by using the supplied power adapter.

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1.4.3 SQP133
Right Panel View
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 1-5
No. Name Function
1 SD Card Slot Connect to an SD card for local storage of content and
firmware upgrade.
2 USB
Connect to a USB device for local storage of content,
firmware upgrade, and GV-WiFi USB Adapter. Note the
removal of the USB storage device will cause the SQP133 to
automatically reboot.
3 LED Indicators
The green LED indicates the system is ready. The red LED
indicates the power is supplied. When the green LED is off
and the red LED is on, the device is in sleep mode.
4 IR Built-in IR receiver to receive the IR signals from the IR
remote control.
5 Ethernet Connect to an Ethernet.

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Left Panel
12
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56
78
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Figure1-6
No. Name Function
1. MENU Switch to the setup menu.
2 ENTER Enter the setup options or save the settings in the Setup Menu.
3 UP Move the cursor up.
4 DOWN Move the cursor down.
5 LEFT Move the cursor left.
6 RIGHT Move the cursor right.
7 STAND BY
Press to enter the Standby/Sleep mode. In the standby mode, the
screen turns off to minimize power consumption. Press the key
again to enter the ON mode.
8 Power OFF/ON Switch the power on or off.
9 DC 12V Connect to power using the supplied power adapter.

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1.5 The IR Remote Control
Figure1-7
No. Name Function
1 Power Press to enter the Standby/Sleep mode. In the standby mode, the screen turns off to minimize power consumption. Press the
key again to enter the ON mode.
2 Numeric / Alphabetical / Punctuation Marks
Buttons Enter the numbers, alphabets or punctuation marks.
3 Back zBack to the previous page in the Setup Menu.
zPlay the media files.
4 Menu Control Move up, down, right and left in the Setup Menu.
5 Volume Control Increase or decrease the volume.
6 Mute Mute the volume.
7 Menu Switch to the setup menu.

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No. Name Function
8 OK Enter the setup options or save the settings in the Setup Menu.
Switch among different resolutions for PN300 / PN400. Once
the button is pressed, the Green LED on the front panel of the
device will flash. Press No. 0 ~ 7 for the desired resolution
within 30 seconds.
For PN300:
Shift + 0 : VGA_640 x 480
Shift + 1 : VGA_1024 x 768
Shift + 2 : VGA_1280 x 768
Shift + 3 : VGA_1366 x 768
Shift + 4 : HDMI_480p
Shift + 5 : HDMI_720p
Shift + 6 : HDMI_1080i
Shift + 7 : HDMI_1080p
9 Shift
For PN400:
Shift + 1 : 1080p at 30 Hz
Shift + 2 : 1080p at 60 Hz
Shift + 3 : 2160p at 24 Hz
Shift + 4 : 2160p at 30 Hz
Note the resolution switch will cause the PN300 / PN400 to
automatically reboot.
10 Search Scan for available Access Points or wireless stations when
wireless network is selected.