IEI Technology Isignager-300 User manual

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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
iSignager-300 User Manual
Digital Signage Player with
LAN, USB 2.0, VGA, Audio Output
Wireless LAN
Rev. 1.00 – 5November, 2009
MODEL:
iSignager-300/300WL

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Revision
Date Version Changes
5 November, 2009 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
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owners.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 IMPORTANT NOTICE.................................................................................................... 2
1.2 ISIGNAGER-300 OVERVIEW........................................................................................ 2
1.3 ISIGNAGER-300 MODEL VARIATIONS ......................................................................... 2
1.4 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW.................................................................................................... 3
1.5.1 Front View.......................................................................................................... 3
1.5.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 3
1.5.3 Bottom View ....................................................................................................... 5
1.6 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS.............................................................................................. 6
1.7 ISIGNAGER-300 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 7
1.8 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................. 7
1.9 SOFTWARE -ISIGNAGER ADEXPRESS FOR FRAME ...................................................... 9
1.10 SUPPORTED FORMATS .............................................................................................. 9
2 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 10
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................11
2.1.1 iSignager-300 Set-Up........................................................................................11
2.2 MOUNTING THE ISIGNAGER-300 .............................................................................. 13
2.2.1 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 13
2.2.2 Stand Mounting................................................................................................ 15
2.2.3 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 15
2.2.4 VESA Wall Mounting (Optional)...................................................................... 16
A CHECK AND MODIFYTHE PLAYER STATUS................................................... 19
A.1 CHECK AND MODIFY THE ISIGNAGER-300 STATUS BY SERIAL PORT........................ 20
A.1.1 Successful Message—LAN Connection........................................................... 27
A.1.2 Successful Message—Wifi Connection............................................................ 28
A.2 CHECKING CONNECTION......................................................................................... 30
A.2.1 Check the LED................................................................................................. 30
A.2.2 Ping in DOS Environment or Hyper Terminal Session ................................... 30

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A.2.2.1 PC............................................................................................................. 30
A.2.2.2 iSignager-300........................................................................................... 30
A.3 ISIGNAGER-300WLSERIES NETWORK BEHAVIOR................................................... 31

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: iSignager-300 Front View...........................................................................................3
Figure 1-2: iSignager-300 Rear Panel View..................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: iSignager-300 Bottom View........................................................................................5
Figure 1-4: iSignager-300 Physical Dimensions (millimeters)...................................................6
Figure 2-1: Insert SD Card ...........................................................................................................11
Figure 2-2: Lock the SD Slot Cover ............................................................................................12
Figure 2-3: Display Device Connection......................................................................................12
Figure 2-4: Mounting Bracket Retention Screw Holes..............................................................14
Figure 2-5: Mounting Bracket Retention Screws ......................................................................14
Figure 2-6: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes....................................................................16
Figure 2-7: Attach Wall Mounting Kit to the Wall ......................................................................17
Figure 2-8: Hook Onto Wall Mounting Kit ..................................................................................17
Figure 2-9: Tighten Retention Screw..........................................................................................18

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: iSignager-300 Model Variations ..................................................................................2
Table 1-2: iSignager-300 Specifications.......................................................................................7
Table 1-3: iSignager-300 Supported Formats..............................................................................9

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Chapter
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1 Introduction

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1.1 Important Notice
NOTE:
This iSignager-300 user manual only contains the hardware information. For the
detailed information of the iSignager AdExpress for Frame software that came with
the iSignager-300, please refer to the iSignager AdExpress for Frame user manual.
1.2 iSignager-300 Overview
The iSignager-300 is a multimedia device developed by IEI to design and display dynamic,
visual and audio contents for a target audience. The user can update the display sources
anytime anywhere. The iSignager-300 comes with an application software, the iSignager
AdExpress for Frame, to help users to design and transfer dynamic contents for
iSignager-300. With the iSignager-300, an advertising station is easily established and
promotes the product and services in the simplest way. Optional wireless connection
enables the display sources to be updated anytime anywhere.
1.3 iSignager-300 Model Variations
Two IEI iSignager-300 models are available. The models are listed in Table 1-1.
Model Network Mass Storage Output Ports
iSignager-300 LAN SD Card VGA, Audio out
iSignager-300WL LAN or Wi-Fi SD Card VGA, Audio out
Table 1-1: iSignager-300 Model Variations

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1.4 Features
Some of the iSignager-300 features are listed below.
Supports VESA MIS-D 75 wall/stand/arm mounting
Supports full spectrum of media formats
Contents can be stored in SD card or USB 2.0 flash drive
Uploading content from remote to the iSignager-300 through Network
management function
Optional 802.11b/g wireless module
RoHS compliant
1.5 System Overview
1.5.1 Front View
The power button of the iSignager-300 is located on the front panel. Figure 1-1 shows the
front view of the iSignager-300.
Figure 1-1: iSignager-300 Front View
1.5.2 Rear Panel
All peripheral device connectors are located on the rear panel of the iSignager-300. The
following is a list of the rear panel peripheral device connectors used on the
iSignager-300.
12V power connector: Connects to power adapter.

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RS-232 serial connector: This port can be connected to three COM ports
(COM 0, 3, 4). If a general RS-232 cable is used, it only connects to COM 0
for displaying player debug message (Please refer to Appendix A.1). For
other COM port connection (COM3 and COM4), a special cable is needed.
VGA connector: Connects to VGA connector of the display device.
RJ-45 Ethernet connector: Supports 10/100M BASE-T LAN for updating
display content, firmware and player settings via network interface.
SD card slot: For installing SD card with media content created in the
iSignager AdExpress for Frame.
USB connector: For installing USB flash drive to update display content,
firmware and player settings.
Audio out jack: Connects to audio input connector of the display device.
Reset button: Resets the iSignager player.
Antenna connector (iSignager-300WLonly): Connects to an antenna for
wireless LAN connection.
Figure 1-2 shows the rear panel of the iSignager-300 digital signage display.
Figure 1-2: iSignager-300 Rear Panel View

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1.5.3 Bottom View
The bottom panel has few retention screw holes that support VESA MIS-D 75 mounting
and wall-mounting brackets. Figure 1-3 shows the bottom view of the iSignager-300.
Figure 1-3: iSignager-300 Bottom View

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1.6 Physical Dimensions
The physical dimensions of the iSignager-300 are shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4: iSignager-300 Physical Dimensions (millimeters)

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1.7 iSignager-300 Specifications
Table 1-2 shows the iSignager-300 specifications.
Model iSignager-300/300WL
Bundled Software iSignager AdExpress for Frame
USB 1 x USB 2.0 port
Ethernet 1 x 10/100BASE-T
802.11b/g Wireless iSignager-300WL only
Serial Port 1 x RS-232
Video Out 1 x VGA (up to 720 x 480)
Audio Out 1 x Audio jack
Storage 1 x SD card slot (Specs 2.0)
Power Input Voltage 12 V DC input
Power Adapter 40W 12VDC power adapter
100VAC~240VAC input@50~60Hz
VESA Mounting MIS-D 75
Dimension (WxHxD) (mm) 216.0 x 36.7 x 122.2
Construction Material ABS+PC Plastic
Operation Temperature 0°C ~50°C
Safety UL/CUL, CB, BSMI
EMC CE/EMC, FCC, BSMI
Table 1-2: iSignager-300 Specifications
1.8 Packing List
The iSignager-300 is shipped with the following components. Should there be any
missing parts or defects in the package, please contact IEI immediately.
Quantity Item Image
1 iSignager-300

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1 AC power adaptor
1 Power cord
1 2GB SD card
1 SD slot cover
1 SD slot key
2 Wall-mount brackets
1 Antenna (iSignager-300WL only)
1 iSignager AdExpress for Frame software
companion CD
1 VESA wall-mount kit (optional)

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1.9 Software - iSignager AdExpress for Frame
The iSignager AdExpress for Frame is the software the user can use to design display
contents for the iSignager-300. The iSignager AdExpress for Frame is come with the
iSignager-300. Please install the iSignager AdExpress for Frame in a PC. For more
information please refer to iSignager AdExpress for Frame user manual.
1.10 Supported Formats
The iSignager-300 supports many kinds of video, audio and graphic formats. The
supported formats are listed in Table 1-3.
iSignager-300 Supported Formats
Video MJPEG Bit rate under 11000kbps
MPEG1 Bit rate under 2500kbps
MPEG2 Bit rate under 6000kbps
H264 Bit rate under 12000kbps
AVC Bit rate under 10000kbps
XVID Bit rate under 6226kbps
DIVX3 Bit rate under 8933kbps
DIVX4 Bit rate under 5794kbps
DIVX5 Bit rate under 5794kbps
MPEG4 Bit rate under 5794kbps
Audio MPEG-1 Layer 3 (MP3) [.mp3] (44.1Hz)
Microsoft®PCM Wave (WAV) [.wav]
Microsoft®Windows®Media Audio (WMA) [.wma, .asf]
Ogg codec [.ogg]
Graphic PNG, JPEG
Table 1-3: iSignager-300 Supported Formats

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Chapter
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2 Installation

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2.1 Hardware Installation
2.1.1 iSignager-300 Set-Up
To set up the iSignager-300 (the player), follow the steps below:
Step 1: Insert a formatted SD card with display content and player settings generated by
iSignager AdExpress for Frame into the SD card on the bottom panel.
Figure 2-1: Insert SD Card
NOTE:
To remove the SD card, just push the card in again. When the card
pops up, remove it from the system.
Step 2: Place the SD slot cover to protect the SD card and lock it with the key.

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Figure 2-2: Lock the SD Slot Cover
Step 3: Connect the player to the power adapter and connect the power adapter to the
power source.
Step 4: Connect the VGAcable to the VGA port of the iSignager-300. Then, connect the
other side of the VGA cable to the display device.
Step 5: Connect the audio cable to the audio output port on the bottom panel of the
iSignager-300. Connect the other side of the audio cable to the audio input port
of the display device.
Figure 2-3: Display Device Connection