GeoVision PN300 User manual

PN300 & SQP133
User’s Manual
PN300SQP133V101-A

© 2012 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
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are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
February 2012

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Content
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................1
1.1 Features ....................................................................................................................1
1.2 Packing List ................................................................................................................1
1.2.1 PN300 .........................................................................................................1
1.2.2 SQP133.......................................................................................................1
1.3 Optional Accessories..................................................................................................2
1.4 Overview ....................................................................................................................3
1.4.1 PN300.........................................................................................................3
1.4.2 SQP133.......................................................................................................5
1.5 The IR Remote Control ..............................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Getting Started ...................................................................................................9
2.1 Connecting the Device ..............................................................................................9
2.1.1 Connecting the PN300 ................................................................................9
2.1.2 Connecting the SQP133 ...........................................................................10
2.2 Installing Wall Mount ................................................................................................11
2.3 Installing VESA Monitor Mount.................................................................................12
2.4 Playing the Slideshow ..............................................................................................13
Chapter 3 System Setup ...................................................................................................14
3.1 The Setup Menu.......................................................................................................14
3.2 Setting Video Output and Resolution .......................................................................15
3.3 Setting Slideshow Display Effect..............................................................................16
3.4 Looking Up Device Information ................................................................................17
3.5 Setting the System Time ..........................................................................................18
3.6 Setting the Network ..................................................................................................19
3.6.1 Wired Network Connection .......................................................................19
3.6.2 Wireless Network Connection...................................................................20
3.7 Setting the Device Name..........................................................................................21
3.8 Copying Files from the USB Storage Device............................................................21
3.9 Upgrading the Firmware...........................................................................................22
3.10 Restoring to Factory Default Settings.....................................................................23
Chapter 4 Content Designer .............................................................................................24
4.1 Minimum System Requirements ..............................................................................24
4.2 Installing the Content Designer ................................................................................25
4.3 The Menu Bar...........................................................................................................26
4.4 Creating a Project.....................................................................................................27
4.5 Playing the Project on PN300 or SQP133................................................................34

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Chapter 5 Content Schedule.............................................................................................35
5.1 Installing the Schedule .............................................................................................35
5.2 Setting the Content Schedule...................................................................................36
Chapter 6 CMS Lite............................................................................................................43
6.1 Additional System Requirements .............................................................................44
6.2 Installing the CMS Lite .............................................................................................46
6.3 Connecting the Devices to CMS Lite........................................................................47
6.4 The Main Screen......................................................................................................48
6.5 Uploading Video and Image Files ............................................................................50
6.6 Uploading the Scenario............................................................................................51
6.7 Uploading the Schedule ...........................................................................................52
6.8 Uploading the Firmware ...........................................................................................53
6.9 Uploading the Scrolling Ticker..................................................................................54
6.10 Changing the Device Name ...................................................................................55
Chapter 7 CMS Server .......................................................................................................56
7.1 System Requirements ..............................................................................................57
7.1.1 Minimum System Requirements ...............................................................57
7.1.2 GV-USB Dongle ........................................................................................57
7.2 Installing CMS Server...............................................................................................59
7.3 Connecting the Devices to CMS Server...................................................................60
7.4 Starting CMS Server.................................................................................................61
7.5 Getting Started .........................................................................................................64
7.5.1 Preparing the Package..............................................................................64
7.5.2 Transferring the Package ..........................................................................65
7.5.3 Uploading the Package.............................................................................67
7.5.4 Applying the Scrolling Ticker.....................................................................68
7.6 Information ...............................................................................................................69
7.6.1 Device Information ....................................................................................69
7.6.2 System Information ...................................................................................69
7.6.3 User Information........................................................................................70
7.6.4 Package Information .................................................................................70
7.7 Device Setup ............................................................................................................71
7.8 Event Query .............................................................................................................73
7.8.1 Behavior Log Query ..................................................................................73
7.8.2 Behavior Log Analysis...............................................................................74
7.8.3 Device Event Query ..................................................................................75
7.8.4 Device Event Analysis (Counts) ................................................................76
7.8.5 Device Event Analysis (Elapsed Time)......................................................77

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7.9 Server Setting...........................................................................................................78
7.9.1 User Account.............................................................................................78
7.9.2 Network Setting.........................................................................................79
7.9.3 Email Service ............................................................................................80
7.9.4 Package Management ..............................................................................82
7.10 Upgrading the Firmware.........................................................................................83
Chapter 8 Dynamic DNS....................................................................................................84
8.1 Installing the Dynamic DNS......................................................................................84
8.2 Registering Domain Name .......................................................................................85
8.3 Starting Dynamic DNS..............................................................................................87
Specifications .......................................................................................................................88
PN300 ...............................................................................................................................88
SQP133 ............................................................................................................................89
Appendix ..............................................................................................................................90
Definitions of Folder Names..............................................................................................90
Warranty Policy ....................................................................................................................91

Chapter 1 Introduction
The PN300 and SQP133 are digital media players designed to deliver uninterrupted playback
of Digital Signage presentations.
1.1 Features
•Multimedia support
•Video resolution up to 1080p and Video outputs of High Definition 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
•Wireless connectivity (GV-WiFi USB Adapter required)
1.2 Packing List
1.2.1 PN300
1. PN300 device × 1
2. IR remote control × 1
3. AC/DC adapter × 1 (12 V, 3 A, 36 W)
4. Power cord x 1
5. Software CD x 1
1.2.2 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 CD x 1

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1.3 Optional Accessories
•Wall mount kit: (For PN300)
2 L-type brackets and 4 screws included
•VESA monitor mount kit: (For PN300)
1 VESA monitor mount bracket, 2 L-type brackets, 4 large screws and 8 small screws
included
•GV-WiFi USB Adapter

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1.4 Overview
This section identifies the components of the PN300 and SQP133.
1.4.1 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.
2 USB
Connect to a USB storage device for local storage 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 Connect to a SD card for local storage. 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 High Definition Connect to a High Definition 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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1.4.2 SQP133
Right Panel View
Figure 1-3
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 storage device for local storage 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.
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
Figure 1-4
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 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
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Figure 1-5
No. Name Function
1 Power Turn on or off the PN300 / SQP133.
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.
8 OK Enter the setup options or save the settings in the Setup Menu.

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Switch among the 8 resolutions for PN300. Once the button is
pressed, the Green LED on the front panel of PN300 will flash.
Press No. 0 ~ 7 for the desired resolution within 30 seconds.
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 : High Definition_480p
Shift + 5 : High Definition_720p
Shift + 6 : High Definition_1080i
Shift + 7 : High Definition_1080p
9 Shift
Note the resolution switch will cause the PN300 to
automatically reboot.
10 Search Scan for available Access Points or wireless stations when
wireless network is selected.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.1 Connecting the Device
2.1.1 Connecting the PN300
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Figure 2-1
1. Connect a display device to VGA video connector, or High Definition connector for video
and audio combined outputs.
2. If you use a VGA monitor, connect a speaker to L/R port for audio output.
3. Connect to power using the supplied power adapter.
4. Switch the Power button to ON.
Note:
1. You can only connect the PN300 / SQP133 to one display device through the High
Definition or VGA connector. The video signal will be unstable if multiple display devices
are connected.
2. The default video output is set to VGA with 1024 x 768 resolutions. To change the default
setting, see 3.2 Setting Video Output and Resolution.

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2.1.2 Connecting the SQP133
Follow the steps below to connect the SQP133:
Figure 2-2
1. Connect to power using the supplied power adapter.
2. Connect to a standard network cable.
3. Turn the Power switch to ON.

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2.2 Installing Wall Mount
Optionally, you can purchase the mounting plates to mount PN300 on a wall.
1. Unscrew the 4 screws on the back panel of the PN300.
Figure 2-3
2. Use the 4 screws in the package to tighten the L-type brackets on the PN300.
L-Type Bracket L-Type Bracket
Figure 2-4

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2.3 Installing VESA Monitor Mount
Optionally, you can purchase VESA Monitor mount for installing PN300.
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in 2.2 Installing Wall Mount to tighten the L-type brackets on the back
panel of PN300.
2. Using the 4 large screws, tighten the VESA monitor mount bracket on the back of the
computer monitor.
Figure 2-5
3. Use the 4 small screws to tighten the PN300 and the VESA monitor mount bracket
together.
Figure 2-6

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2.4 Playing the Slideshow
Without any further settings, you can now play the slideshow made of video or image files.
1. Create a folder named Loop_Video in a USB storage device or a SD card.
2. Copy image or video files to the Loop_Video folder.
3. Connect the USB storage device or the SD card to the device.
4. Turn on the digital signage device.
5. By default, the local storage is SD card. If you are using a SD card, the device will
repeatedly play the files at this step.
6. If you are using a USB storage, select Play Source and select USB to be the
storage, press Back to return the menu, and press Back again to start playing.
Note:
1. For the folder names workable on the device, see Definitions of Folder Names,
Appendix.
2. By default, the image and video files are sorted by name, first in numerical and then
alphabetical order. To change the sorting rule to by size or random, see Loop Mode
option, 3.3 Setting Slideshow Display Effect.

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Chapter 3 System Setup
You can customize the system settings of the PN300 / SQP133.
3.1 The Setup Menu
Turn on the PN300 / SQP133 and the connected display device. The setup menu with six
setup options appears.
Figure 3-1
Video Adjustment: Set up the video output and resolution. See 3.2 Setting Video
Output and Resolution.
Play Source: Select the local storage and set up the slideshow display effect. See 3.3
Setting Slideshow Display Effect.
Information: Display the network information, storage information and the device
firmware version. See 3.4 Looking Up Device Information.
Time Adjustment: Set up the system time. See 3.5 Setting the System Time.
Network: Set up the network. See 3.6 Setting the Network.
Factory: Upgrade firmware or to copy files from the USB storage device to the SD card.
See 3.8 Copying Files from the USB Storage Device and 3.9 Upgrading the Firmware.