IEI Technology iSignager 500A User manual

iSignager 500A/510H
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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
iSignager 500A/510H
iSignager 500A/510H User Manual
MODEL:
V
ideo Input/Output, Audio Input/Output,
S-Video, DVI, VGA, LAN, USB 2.0
Rev. 1.01 – 19 June, 2009

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Revision
Date Version Changes
19 June, 2009 1.01 Modified supported image formats
19 May, 2009 1.00 Initial Release

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Copyright
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
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owners.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 IMPORTANT NOTICE.................................................................................................... 2
1.2 ISIGNAGER 500A/510H OVERVIEW............................................................................ 2
1.3 ISIGNAGER 500A/510H MODEL VARIATIONS............................................................. 3
1.4 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW.................................................................................................... 4
1.5.1 iSignager 500A/510H System Overview (Front View)....................................... 4
1.5.2 iSignager 500A System Overview (Rear View).................................................. 4
1.5.3 iSignager 510H System Overview (Rear View).................................................. 5
1.6 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................. 5
1.7 BEFORE START ........................................................................................................... 7
1.7.1 Understand the Display Device......................................................................... 7
1.7.2 Choose Mass Storage Device - CF Card or HDD............................................. 7
1.7.3 The Concept of the iSignager AdDesign............................................................ 7
1.8 SUPPORTED FORMATS................................................................................................. 9
2 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 10
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................11
2.1.1 iSignager 500A/510H Set-Up ...........................................................................11
2.1.2 HDD Installation (Optional).............................................................................11
2.1.3 Mounting the iSignager 500A/510H with Wall Mount Kit............................... 14
2.2 ISIGNAGER 500A/510HAND DISPLAY DEVICE CONNECTION................................... 16
2.2.1 VGA Connection .............................................................................................. 16
2.2.2 DVI Connection (iSignager 500A Only).......................................................... 18
2.2.3 HDMI Connection............................................................................................ 19
2.2.3.1 iSignager 500A HDMI Connection .......................................................... 19
2.2.3.2 iSignager 510H HDMI Connection.......................................................... 21
2.2.4 Component (YPbPr) Connection ..................................................................... 22
2.2.5 TV Connection.................................................................................................. 24
2.2.6 Supported Output Ports and Resolutions......................................................... 26

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AVIDEO, AUDIO AND GRAPHIC FORMATS...................................................... 27
A.1 OVERVIEW OF VIDEO FORMATS............................................................................... 28
A.1.1 MPEG-1........................................................................................................... 28
A.1.2 MPEG-2........................................................................................................... 28
A.1.3 MPEG-4........................................................................................................... 28
A.1.4 DivX® and XviD.............................................................................................. 28
A.1.5 DVD .ISO......................................................................................................... 29
A.1.6 DVD .VOB and .IFO........................................................................................ 29
A.1.7 .TS.................................................................................................................... 29
A.2 OVERVIEW OF AUDIO FORMATS............................................................................... 30
A.2.1 Dolby® Digital................................................................................................ 30
A.2.2 MP3 ................................................................................................................. 30
A.2.3 AAC.................................................................................................................. 30
A.2.4 WAV or WAVE.................................................................................................. 30
A.2.5 WMA................................................................................................................ 30
A.3 OVERVIEW OF GRAPHIC FORMATS........................................................................... 31
A.3.1 JPEG and JPG ................................................................................................ 31
A.3.2 BMP................................................................................................................. 31
A.3.3 GIF .................................................................................................................. 31
A.3.4 PNG................................................................................................................. 31
A.4 STANDARD DEFINITION (SD) INTRODUCTION.......................................................... 32
A.4.1 SDTV................................................................................................................ 32
A.5 HIGH DEFINITION (HD) INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 32
A.5.1 Notation........................................................................................................... 33
A.5.2 Progressive Scan vs. Interlaced Scan.............................................................. 33
B CHECK AND MODIFY THE PLAYER STATUS BY SERIAL PORT.............. 34
B.1 CHECK AND MODIFY THE ISIGNAGER 500APLAYER STATUS BY SERIAL PORT ........ 35
B.1.1 Successful Message—LAN Connection........................................................... 42
B.1.2 Successful Message—Wifi Connection............................................................ 43
B.2 CHECKING CONNECTION ......................................................................................... 45
B.2.1 Check the LED................................................................................................. 45
B.2.2 Ping in DOS Environment or Hyper Terminal Session ................................... 45
B.2.2.1 PC............................................................................................................. 45
B.2.2.2 iSignager 500A/510H............................................................................... 45

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B.2.3 Check the Status in the Player Manager ......................................................... 46
B.3 ISIGNAGER 500AWL/510HWLNETWORK BEHAVIOR ............................................ 46
C HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE......................................................... 47
C.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ....................................... 48

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1 Introduction
Chapter
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1.1 Important Notice
NOTE:
This iSignager 500A/510H user manual only contains the hardware information.
For the detailed information of the iSignager AdDesign software that came with the
iSignager 500A/510H, please refer to the iSignager AdDesign user manual.
1.2 iSignager 500A/510H Overview
The iSignager 500A/510H 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. With the iSignager 500A/510H, an advertising station is
easily established and promotes the product and services in the simplest way.

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1.3 iSignager 500A/510H Model Variations
Four IEI iSignager 500A/510H models are available. The models are listed in Table 1-1.
Model Network Output Ports USB
iSignager
500A
LAN DVI, VGA, TV, YPbPr, LVDS* USB
2.0
iSignager
500AWL
LAN & Wireless LAN DVI, VGA, TV, YPbPr, LVDS* USB
2.0
iSignager
510H
LAN VGA, TV, YPbPr, HDMI, LVDS* USB
2.0
iSignager
510HWL
LAN & Wireless LAN VGA, TV, YPbPr, HDMI, LVDS* USB
2.0
*Customization: Need a special cable to connect the LVDS interface on the motherboard
Table 1-1: iSignager 500A/510H Model Variations
1.4 Features
Some of the iSignager 500A/510H features are listed below.
Multi-zone layout supports full spectrum of media formats
Flexible schedule management showing customized contents
Real time A/V input to display video from DVD player, NTSC/ PALTV signal,
Digital Video Box, Cable TV within on large screen
RISC-based structure allows low power consumption and provides superiors
reliability
High-resolution displays, HDTV, to produce the best advertising results
Contents can be stored in CompactFlash® disk, USB 2.0 flash drive or IDE/
USB hard disk drive
Network management function supports remote download contents to the
iSignager 500A/510H

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1.5 System Overview
1.5.1 iSignager 500A/510H System Overview (Front View)
1.5.2 iSignager 500A System Overview (Rear View)

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1.5.3 iSignager 510H System Overview (Rear View)
1.6 Packing List
The iSignager 500A/510H 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 500A/510H
1 1GB demo CompactFlash® card

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1 Companion CD
1 Wall-mount kit
1 AC power adaptor
1 Power cord
1 AV cable
1 IDE cable
4 Rubber foot pads
1 Screw set
2 Keys
1 VGA to Component (YPbPr) cable (optional)
1 DVI to HDMI cable (optional)

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1.7 Before Start
1.7.1 Understand the Display Device
Various types of display devices are supported including,
CRT TV
LCD monitors
LCD TV
HDTV
Different devices support different input interfaces and resolutions. Please refer to the
user guide of the display device for detailed information.
The iSignager 500A/510H has various output interfaces including AV, S-Video, VGA, and
DVI, but only one output port can be used to deliver content at a time except
choosing DVI/VGA Dual mode. When choosing DVI/VGA Dual in the device settings in
the player manager of the iSignager AdDesign, the program with same content and
resolution can be displayed via DVI and VGA ports.
The exact output destination and output resolution has to be configured in the iSignager
AdDesign. Please refer to Section 2.1.3 to see the connection between an iSignager
500A/510H and a display device.
1.7.2 Choose Mass Storage Device - CF Card or HDD
Before using the iSignager 500A/510H, choose either a CF card or a HDD as the mass
storage device for the iSignager 500A/510H. Device settings and display content are
saved in the mass storage device. The mass storage device (CF card or HDD) has to be
formatted as FAT 32 format for initial use.
1.7.3 The Concept of the iSignager AdDesign
The iSignager AdDesign is the software the user can use to design display contents for
the iSignager 500A/510H. Two essential components of the display content are the layout
and the sequence. The following descriptions help the user to understand the concepts of
the iSignager AdDesign. For the detailed information of the iSignager AdDesign, please
refer to the iSignager AdDesign user manual.

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Layout
To design a layout is to arrange what and where the content is displayed. A layout can
contains several display items, including:
Pictures
Crawling banners
Rolling banners
A video
A digital clock
Multiple files can be added into each display item.
Sequence
A sequence decides the broadcast sequence and the broadcast time of the created layout.
After creating a layout, the layout must be added into a sequence. A sequence can include
several layouts.
Player
A player refers to an iSignager 500A/510H. Before transferring the sequence to the
iSignager 500A/510H for broadcast, a new player must be added and configured correctly
in the Player Manager of the iSignager AdDesign. More than one player can be added in
the Player Manager of the iSignager AdDesign.
Export Layout/Sequence
To copy the individual layout or sequence to another directory or computer, please use the
“Export Layout/Sequence” function to export the file.

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1.8 Supported Formats
The iSignager 500A/510H supports many kinds of video, audio and graphic formats. The
supported formats are listed in Table 1-2. Detailed descriptions of each format can be
found in Appendix A.
NOTE:
The video in .mpe format can be run by iSignager 500A/510H, but the video
length information will not be available.
iSignager 500A/510H Supported Formats
Video MPEG-1 VCD format (1.15 Mbps CBR) [.mpg, .mpe, .mpeg, .dat, .m1v]
SD and HD MPEG-2 up to 15 Mbps [.mpg, .mpe, .mpeg, .m2v, .vob, .vro]
SD and HD MPEG-4 (OpenDivX, XviD, RMP4) [.avi, .divx, .mp4]
AVI audio codec: MP3, AC3, PCM, WMA
Audio
MPEG-1 Layer 1 (MP1) [.mp1, .mpa]
MPEG-1 Layer 2 (MP2) [.mp2]
MPEG-1 Layer 3 (MP3) [.mp3]
Microsoft®PCM Wave (WAV) [.wav]
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC, ADIF, ADTS) [.aac]
Apple MPEG-4 AAC Audio (M4A) [.m4a]
Microsoft®Windows®Media Audio version 1 and version 2 (WMA)
[.wma, .asf]
Microsoft®Windows®Media Audio Professional (WMA Pro) [.asf]
Graphic 16/24/32-bit color BMP, PNG, JPEG
Table 1-2: iSignager 500A/510H Supported Formats

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2 Installation
Chapter
2

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2.1 Hardware Installation
2.1.1 iSignager 500A/510H Set-Up
To set up the iSignager 500A/510H (the player), follow the steps below:
Step 1: Connect the player to the display device. Please refer to Section 2.1.3 for
connection of various kinds of video and audio output signals. To be able to
configure various display devices, please install the iSignager AdDesign first and
add a new player in the player setting.
Step 2: Connect audio and video input to the player (if available).
Step 3: To transfer player settings or sequences to the player via the network, connect
the iSignager 500A/510H to the same LAN of the PC via an Ethernet cable
(optional step).
Step 4: Connect the player to the power supply. Step 0:
NOTE:
After the hardware installation, a formatted CF card/HDD with display
content and player settings generated by iSignager AdDesign has to be
installed in the iSignager 500A/510H for broadcasting.
2.1.2 HDD Installation (Optional)
A hard drive disk (HDD) can be used as the storage device on the iSignager 500A/510H
instead of the CF card. The HDD provides larger data storage capacity. Before installing
the HDD, please install the iSignager AdDesign first and design the layout and sequence
with the iSignager AdDesign (see iSignager AdDesign user manual). After designing the
display content in the iSignager AdDesign, follow the steps below to install IDE HDD.

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Step 1: Format the HDD as FAT 32 format. Connect the HDD to a computer with an
IDE-USB cable and format the HDD.
Step 2: Generate a playable disk to the HDD. Follow the steps described in Generate
a Playable Disk Section to copy the player settings and the sequence to the
HDD. Disconnect the HDD from the computer.
Step 3: Remove the top cover of the iSignager 500A/510H. The top cover is secured
to the chassis with three retention screws on the rear panel. Remove the three
retention screws, slide the top cover and lift the top cover off the iSignager
500A/510H.
Step 4: Remove the HDD bracket. The HDD bracket is secured to the iSignager
500A/510H with four retention screws on the backside of the top cover. Remove
the four retention screws and lift the bracket off the iSignager 500A/510H top
cover.

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Step 5: Attach the HDD bracket to the HDD. To do this, align the four retention screw
holes on both sides of the HDD bracket with the retention screw holes on the
sides of the HDD. Insert four retention screws into the HDD bracket. Connect
the IDE cable to the rear of the HDD.
NOTE:
The IDE connector of the iSignager 500A/510H is located on the right side.
To connect the HDD with the IDE connector properly, please be aware of
the direction of the HDD installation.
Step 6: Install the HDD into the iSignager 500A/510H.Align the retention screw holes
in the HDD bracket with the retention screw holes on the top cover. Insert the
four previously removed retention screws.
Step 7: Connect the HDD to the IDE connector on the motherboard with the IDE
cable.
Step 8: Replace the top cover. Step 0:

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2.1.3 Mounting the iSignager 500A/510H with Wall Mount Kit
To mount the iSignager 500A/510H onto a wall using the VESA MIS-D 75 wall mount kit,
please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Select the location on the wall for the wall-mounting bracket.
Step 2: Carefully mark the locations of the four bracket screw holes on the wall.
Step 3: Drill four pilot holes at the marked locations on the wall for the bracket retention
screws.
Step 4: Align the wall-mounting bracket screw holes with the pilot holes.
Step 5: Secure the mounting-bracket to the wall by inserting the retention screws into
the four pilot holes and tightening them.
Step 6: Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the
four screw holes on the bottom panel of the system and tighten until the screw
shank is secured against the bottom panel.
Step 1: Align the mounting screws on the iSignager 500A/510H bottom panel with the
mounting holes on the bracket.