IEI Technology iSignager-LCD-S Series User manual

iSignager 500A/510H
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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
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Hardware
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iSignager-LCD-S Series
iSignager-LCD-S Series User Manuall
MODEL:
15"/17"/19" iSignager LCD with Audio Input/Output,
Video Input, LAN, USB 2.0, IP 64 Compliant Front Panel
Optional Wireless LAN Module
Rev. 1.01 – 23 June, 2009

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Revision
Date Version Changes
23 June, 2009 1.01 Added iSignager-LCD-W19S series information
15 September, 2008 1.00 Initial Release

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 IMPORTANT NOTICE.................................................................................................... 2
1.2 ISIGNAGER-LCD-S SERIES OVERVIEW ...................................................................... 2
1.3 ISIGNAGER-LCD-S SERIES MODEL VARIATIONS........................................................ 2
1.4 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW.................................................................................................... 3
1.5.1 Front View.......................................................................................................... 3
1.5.2 Bottom Panel...................................................................................................... 4
1.5.3 Rear View........................................................................................................... 5
1.6 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS.............................................................................................. 6
1.6.1 General Physical Dimensions............................................................................ 6
1.6.2 iSignager-LCD-15S Physical Dimensions......................................................... 7
1.6.3 iSignager-LCD-17S Physical Dimensions......................................................... 8
1.6.4 iSignager-LCD-19S Physical Dimensions......................................................... 9
1.6.5 iSignager-LCD-W19S Physical Dimensions.................................................... 10
1.7 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................11
1.8 LCD SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 12
1.8.1 iSignager-LCD-15S LCD Specifications ......................................................... 12
1.8.2 iSignager-LCD-17S LCD Specifications ......................................................... 13
1.8.3 iSignager-LCD-19S LCD Specifications ......................................................... 14
1.8.4 iSignager-LCD-W19S LCD Specifications...................................................... 15
1.9 POWER ADAPTERS.................................................................................................... 16
1.10 PACKING LIST......................................................................................................... 17
1.11 BEFORE START ....................................................................................................... 18
1.11.1 Choose Mass Storage Device - CF Card or HDD ......................................... 18
1.11.2 The Concept of the iSignager AdDesign ........................................................ 18
1.12 SUPPORTED FORMATS ............................................................................................ 19
2 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 20
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................................................................................... 21
2.1.1 iSignager-LCD-S Series Set-Up....................................................................... 21

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2.1.2 HDD Installation (Optional)............................................................................ 21
2.2 MOUNTING THE ISIGNAGER-LCD-S SERIES............................................................. 26
2.2.1 Mounting Kits................................................................................................... 26
2.2.2 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 26
2.2.3 Stand Installation............................................................................................. 28
2.2.4 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 29
3 ON-SCREEN-DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS ....................................................... 31
3.1 USER MODE OSD STRUCTURE................................................................................. 32
3.1.1 OSD Buttons..................................................................................................... 32
3.2 USING THE OSD....................................................................................................... 33
3.3 REMOTE CONTROL................................................................................................... 34
AVIDEO, AUDIO AND GRAPHIC FORMATS...................................................... 35
A.1 OVERVIEW OF VIDEO FORMATS............................................................................... 36
A.1.1 MPEG-1........................................................................................................... 36
A.1.2 MPEG-2........................................................................................................... 36
A.1.3 MPEG-4........................................................................................................... 36
A.1.4 DivX® and XviD.............................................................................................. 36
A.1.5 DVD .ISO......................................................................................................... 37
A.1.6 DVD .VOB and .IFO........................................................................................ 37
A.1.7 .TS.................................................................................................................... 37
A.2 OVERVIEW OF AUDIO FORMATS............................................................................... 38
A.2.1 Dolby® Digital................................................................................................ 38
A.2.2 MP3 ................................................................................................................. 38
A.2.3 AAC.................................................................................................................. 38
A.2.4 WAV or WAVE.................................................................................................. 38
A.2.5 WMA................................................................................................................ 38
A.3 OVERVIEW OF GRAPHIC FORMATS........................................................................... 39
A.3.1 JPEG and JPG ................................................................................................ 39
A.3.2 BMP................................................................................................................. 39
A.3.3 GIF .................................................................................................................. 39
A.3.4 PNG................................................................................................................. 39
A.4 STANDARD DEFINITION (SD) INTRODUCTION.......................................................... 40
A.4.1 SDTV................................................................................................................ 40

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A.5 HIGH DEFINITION (HD) INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 40
A.5.1 Notation........................................................................................................... 41
A.5.2 Progressive Scan vs. Interlaced Scan.............................................................. 41
B CHECK AND MODIFYTHE PLAYER STATUS BY SERIALPORT.............. 42
B.1 CHECK AND MODIFY THE ISIGNAGER-LCD-S SERIES STATUS BY SERIAL PORT ...... 43
B.1.1 Successful Message—LAN Connection........................................................... 50
B.1.2 Successful Message—Wifi Connection............................................................ 51
B.2 CHECKING CONNECTION ......................................................................................... 53
B.2.1 Check the LED................................................................................................. 53
B.2.2 Ping in DOS Environment or Hyper Terminal Session ................................... 53
B.2.2.1 PC............................................................................................................. 53
B.2.2.2 iSignager-LCD-S Series........................................................................... 53
B.2.3 Check the Status in the Player Manager ......................................................... 54
B.3 ISIGNAGER-LCD-S SERIES NETWORK BEHAVIOR ................................................... 54

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: iSignager-LCD-S Series Front View ..........................................................................4
Figure 1-2: iSignager-LCD-S Series Bottom Panel View............................................................5
Figure 1-3: iSignager-LCD-S Series Rear View ...........................................................................6
Figure 1-4: iSignager-LCD-15S Physical Dimensions (millimeters)..........................................7
Figure 1-5: iSignager-LCD-17S Physical Dimensions (millimeters)..........................................8
Figure 1-6: iSignager-LCD-19S Physical Dimensions (millimeters)..........................................9
Figure 1-7: iSignager-LCD-W19S Physical Dimensions (millimeters) ....................................10
Figure 2-1: Format the HDD via IDE-USB Cable........................................................................22
Figure 2-2: iSignager-LCD-S Series Back Cover Retention Screws .......................................22
Figure 2-3: iSignager-LCD-15S Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws.............................23
Figure 2-4: iSignager-LCD-17S Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws.............................23
Figure 2-5: iSignager-LCD-19S Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws.............................23
Figure 2-6: iSignager-LCD-W19S Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws.........................24
Figure 2-7: HDD Brackets ............................................................................................................24
Figure 2-8: Secure HDD to the Brackets ....................................................................................25
Figure 2-9: IDE HDD Installation .................................................................................................25
Figure 2-10: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................27
Figure 2-11: Chassis Support Screws........................................................................................28
Figure 2-12: Stand Mounting.......................................................................................................29
Figure 2-13: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes..................................................................30
Figure 3-1: OSD Control Buttons................................................................................................32
Figure 3-2: OSD Menu..................................................................................................................33
Figure 3-3: Remote Control .........................................................................................................34

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: iSignager-LCD-S Series Model Variations .................................................................3
Table 1-2: General Physical Dimensions .....................................................................................6
Table 1-3: iSignager-LCD-S Series Specifications....................................................................12
Table 1-4: iSignager-LCD-15S LCD Specifications...................................................................12
Table 1-5: iSignager-LCD-17S LCD Specifications...................................................................13
Table 1-6: iSignager-LCD-19S LCD Specifications...................................................................14
Table 1-7: iSignager-LCD-W19S LCD Specifications................................................................15
Table 1-8: Power Adapter Specifications...................................................................................16
Table 1-9: iSignager-LCD-S Series Supported Formats...........................................................19
Table 2-1: iSignager-LCD-S Series Mounting Kits....................................................................26
Table 3-1: OSD Menu Description...............................................................................................33

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1 Introduction
Chapter
1

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1.1 Important Notice
NOTE:
This iSignager-LCD-S Series user manual only contains the hardware information.
For the detailed information of the iSignager AdDesign software that came with the
iSignager-LCD-S Series, please refer to the iSignager AdDesign user manual.
1.2 iSignager-LCD-S Series Overview
The iSignager-LCD-S Series is a multimedia display device developed by IEI to display
dynamic, visual and audio contents for a target audience. The flat front panel of
iSignager-LCD-S Series provides IP 64 protection, which effectively wards off dust and
water. The iSignager-LCD-S Series comes with an application software, the iSignager
AdDesign, to help users to design, schedule and transfer dynamic contents for
iSignager-LCD-S Series to display. With the iSignager-LCD-S Series, an advertising
station is easily established and promotes the product and services in the simplest way.
1.3 iSignager-LCD-S Series Model Variations
All the IEI iSignager-LCD-S Series models are listed in Table 1-1.
Model LCD Brightness Speakers Wireless Input Power
iSignager-LCD-15S 15” 350cd/m2Two 1.5W No 12 V DC
iSignager-LCD-15SWL 15” 350cd/m2Two 1.5W Yes 12 V DC
iSignager-LCD-17S 17” 300 cd/m2Two 2W No 12 V DC
iSignager-LCD-17SWL 17” 300 cd/m2Two 2W Yes 12 V DC
iSignager-LCD-19S 19” 300 cd/m2Two 3W No 12 V DC
iSignager-LCD-19SWL 19” 300 cd/m2Two 3W Yes 12 V DC
iSignager-LCD-W19S 19” 300 cd/m2Two 3W No 12 V DC

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iSignager-LCD-W19SWL 19” 300 cd/m2Two 3W Yes 12 V DC
Table 1-1: iSignager-LCD-S Series Model Variations
1.4 Features
Some of the iSignager-LCD-S Series features are listed below.
15”/17”/19” TFT LCD
Fully functional OSD remote control
Built-in speakers
Support wall/stand/arm mounting
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/ PAL TV signal,
Digital Video Box, Cable TV within on large screen
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
Uploading content from remote to the iSignager-LCD-S Series through
Network management function
Optional 802.11b/g wireless module and PIFA antenna
IP 64 compliant front panel
RoHS compliant
1.5 System Overview
1.5.1 Front View
The front of the iSignager-LCD-S Series is a flat panel TFT LCD screen surrounded by an
ABS/PC plastic frame. The iSignager-LCD-S Series also includes one infrared sensor and
one LED on the front panel:
Infrared Sensor
This sensor receives the signal from the remote control.
Power LED lights up turned on in green when the LCD monitor is on.

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Figure 1-1 shows the front view of iSignager-LCD-19S.
Figure 1-1: iSignager-LCD-S Series Front View
A control button panel (OSD) with the following control buttons is located horizontally on
the bottom of the front frame of iSignager-LCD-S Series:
Menu
Right
Down
Up
Left
Refer to Chapter 3for the detailed descriptions of each OSD function.
1.5.2 Bottom Panel
All peripheral device connectors are located on the bottom panel of the iSignager-LCD-S
Series. The following is a list of the bottom panel peripheral device connectors used on the
iSignager-LCD-S Series.
Power switch

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12V power connector
RS-232 serial connector
RJ-45 Ethernet connector
USB connector
Audio jacks (audio in, audio out)
Composite BNC connector
CompactFlash® slot
Figure 1-2 shows the bottom panel of the iSignager-LCD-19S digital signage display.
Figure 1-2: iSignager-LCD-S Series Bottom Panel View
1.5.3 Rear View
The rear panel features fan ventilation holes and four retention screw holes that support a
VESA FDMI (MIS-D 100) wall-mounting bracket, a stand or an arm. Figure 1-3 shows the
retention screw holes of the iSignager-LCD-S Series.

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Figure 1-3: iSignager-LCD-S Series Rear View
1.6 Physical Dimensions
The following sections describe the physical dimensions for the iSignager-LCD-S Series.
1.6.1 General Physical Dimensions
General physical dimensions for the iSignager-LCD-S Series are shown in Table 1-2.
Model Width
(mm)
Height
(mm)
Depth
(mm)
iSignager-LCD-15S 393.04 308.06 61.00
iSignager-LCD-17S 428.00 350.00 65.00
iSignager-LCD-19S 469.94 382.46 66.85
iSignager-LCD-W19S 474.60 331.67 65.00
Table 1-2: General Physical Dimensions

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1.6.2 iSignager-LCD-15S Physical Dimensions
The physical dimensions of the iSignager-LCD-15S are shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4: iSignager-LCD-15S Physical Dimensions (millimeters)

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1.6.3 iSignager-LCD-17S Physical Dimensions
The physical dimensions of the iSignager-LCD-17S are shown in Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-5: iSignager-LCD-17S Physical Dimensions (millimeters)

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1.6.4 iSignager-LCD-19S Physical Dimensions
The physical dimensions of the iSignager-LCD-19S are shown in Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-6: iSignager-LCD-19S Physical Dimensions (millimeters)

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1.6.5 iSignager-LCD-W19S Physical Dimensions
The physical dimensions of the iSignager-LCD-W19S are shown in Figure 1-7.
Figure 1-7: iSignager-LCD-W19S Physical Dimensions (millimeters)

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1.7 Specifications
Table 1-3 shows the iSignager-LCD-S Series specifications.
iSignager-LCD-19S
Model iSignager-LCD-15S iSignager-LCD-17S 19S W19S
LCD Size 15" 17" 19" 19”
Max. Resolution 1024x768 1280x1024 1280x1024 1440x900
Brightness (cd/m2) 350 300 300 300
Contrast 400:1 800:1 800:1 1000:1
LCD Color 262K 16.7M 16.7M 16.7M
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.297 0.264 0.294 0.285
View Angle (H / V) 120/100 160/160 160/160 170/160
Backlight MTBF (Hrs) 50000 50000 50000 40000
Front Frame ABS/PC ABS/PC ABS/PC
Video In 1 x Composite BNC connector
Audio In 1 x Audio jack 1 x Audio jack 1 x Audio jack
Audio Out 2 x AMP 1.5W speakers
1 x Audio jack
2 x AMP 2W speakers
1 x Audio jack
2 x AMP 3W speakers
1 x Audio jack
USB 1 x USB 2.0 port 1 x USB 2.0 port 1 x USB 2.0 port
Serial Port 1 x RS-232 1 x RS-232 1 x RS-232
Ethernet 1 x 10/100BASE-T 1 x 10/100BASE-T 1 x 10/100BASE-T
802.11b/g Wireless Optional Optional Optional
Storage 1 x CF Type II
1 x 2.5” HDD (internal)
1 x CF Type II
1 x 2.5” HDD (internal)
1 x CF Type II
1 x 2.5” HDD (internal)
Power Adapter 60W 60W 60W
Power Consumption 27W 41W 42W
Mounting Wall, Stand, Arm Wall, Stand, Arm Wall, Stand, Arm
OSD function Yes (5-Keypad) Yes (5-Keypad) Yes (5-Keypad)
IR Sensor/Remote Control Yes Yes Yes
Dimension (WxHxD) (mm) 393.06 x 308.06 x 61.00 428 x 350 x 65
469.94 x
382.46 x
67.00
474.60 x
331.67 x
65.00
Operation Temperature 0°C ~50°C 0°C ~50°C 0°C ~50°C

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IP Level IP 64 IP 64 IP 64
N/G Weight 3.2 kg 3.8 kg 4.4 kg
Table 1-3: iSignager-LCD-S Series Specifications
1.8 LCD Specifications
1.8.1 iSignager-LCD-15S LCD Specifications
Table 1-4 lists the LCD specifications of the iSignager-LCD-15S.
Model iSignager-LCD-15
Size 15"
MFR/Model AUO/G150XG01
Resolution XGA (1024 x 768)
Active Area (mm) 304.1 x 228.1
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.297
Number of Colors 262K
View Angle (H/V) 130/120
Brightness (cd/m2) 350
Contrast Ratio 400:1
Response Time (ms) (at 25C) 16 (Tr+Tf)
Power Consumption (W) 11.5
Interface LVDS
Supply Voltage (V) 3.3
Backlight 2 CCFL
Lamp Life (hrs) 50000
Operating Temperature 0℃~+50℃
Operating Humidity 20%~85%RH
Storage Temperature -20℃~+60℃
Storage Humidity 5%~95%RH
Table 1-4: iSignager-LCD-15S LCD Specifications