KOBE FrameXX HOME/2 User manual

User Manual
May 2015
Rev. fw 3.2

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Table of contents:
1. Introduction........................................................................3
2. Product Features...............................................................4
3. Usage Scenarios...............................................................5
4. Package Contents.............................................................6
5. Hardware Overview...........................................................7
6. Remote Control .................................................................8
7. Starting the FrameXX........................................................9
8. FrameXX Menu ...............................................................12
9. Remote access –Direct (intranet)...................................30
10. Remote access –CONTROL cloud .............................38
11. Playlist usage...............................................................49
12. Special system files......................................................51
13. HOME –manual monitor adjustment...........................52
14. Limited warranty...........................................................53

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing FrameXX –high-performance and low-cost
digital signage platform with LAN/internet connectivity that allows you to
play multimedia content in Full HD quality.
The user interface is easy to understand and no additional software is
required. Simply insert the memory card or set-up network connection and
you can play the media files from the selected source.
There are the following models available –FrameXX HOME/2, FrameXX
HOME/2-XL, FrameXX HOME/2-XXL and FrameXX SIGN/2.
FrameXX HOME is a standalone device with very rich digital photoframe
features. It is based on a fullHD 32”, professional industry class AMVA
panel, and features a wooden frame in size 79x48cm. The construction
allows you to replace the wooden frame (standard colours –black, natural
wood, white, cherry brown) very easily and customize to a requested design.
Frame HOME-XL is based on a 46” professional industry class AMVA
panel, with dimensions of 115x71cm.
Frame HOME-XXL is based on a 55” professional industry class
AMVA panel, with dimensions of 139x86cm.
FrameXX SIGN contains identical engine&software as FrameXX HOME,
the only difference is in the missing display, which allows the device to be
connected to any display device with an HDMI input (up to 4K video
resolution). It is mostly used in the Digital Signage industry, however it can
also be connected to large flat TV devices at home.
For presentation from local or internal memory there are no additional
settings necessary, for presentation from intranet or internet (e.g. Flickr,
Dropbox) you have to set up a wireless connection with credentials.
The FrameXX devices are ideal for advertising, retail displays, museum
exhibits, galleries, home usage and other applications. The possibility of
remote content management via FrameXX CONTROL cloud and automatic
slideshow synchronization with remote source also makes it eligible for
maintenance and remote usage. Just switch it on and the FrameXX can
start the show automatically. You can use built-in advanced Timers or any
simple programmable outlet timer to switch it on and off at any favourite
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2. Product Features
Wireless multimedia device WiFi-N / LAN (HOME-XL, SIGN)
connectivity
Supports different multimedia sources
Internal memory, USB/SD, LAN (SMB/UPnP), Internet, Flickr, FTP,
Dropbox, websources...
Photo slideshow with music in the background
Supported formats
VIDEO (MPEG4, MKV,AVI,TS,VOB,MPG, MP4, MOV,3GP...),
PICTURE (JPG,BMP,GIF,BMP,TIFF)
WWW (ASCII text with filename ABC.www. Each line contains 1 www
address. Time delay between lines corresponds to the current Delay
valid for Slideshow.
PLST (Playlist file, ASCII text with filename ABC.plst. Each line
contains command for 1 item within Slideshow)
IFR system command file ( for internal memory operations - copy,
delete...)
Built-in HTML5 browser (http+https) able to run in Slideshow or
standalone
Built-in Youtube separate module (not able run in Slideshow)
Mix content play (Photo/Video/WWW)
Autoplay for all media formats and all sources
Slideshow of all sub-directories
Landscape / Portrait presentation mode
Multiple transition effects, flying text, fixed image (multi-layer system)
Remote Slideshow synchronization/update over LAN or internet
Full HD resolution (HOME), 4K output ( SIGN) with HDMI output,
portrait/landscape, 50/60Hz modes
Multiple languages
Centralized remote surveillance of running devices (CONTROL cloud)
Fanless design (silent operation)
and more......
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3. Usage Scenarios
Maintenance and advertisement in public spaces (shops, hospitals..).
Operation with remote control over internet (can be used by non-IT
users e.g. older parents) by other distant people (family). Family can
then change the content of Slideshow by adjusting their own Flickr
account , remote SMB, FTP, Dropbox or CONTROL cloud.
Connection and all content will be synchronized. Therefore only
ON/OFF can be required by local user.
Presentations (with description) controlled and monitored from one
place.
Instant home direct presentation of ALL photos/videos stored in NAS
(the most safe and suitable place for photo/video)

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4. Package Contents
FrameXX HOME/2
1. FrameXX HOME device
2. Remote Control
3. User Manual
4. “Invisible” transparent extension 3m cord
FrameXX SIGN/2
1. FrameXX SIGN device
2. Remote Control
3. External Infra sensor
4. HDMI thin 1,5m cable
5. Metallic holder
6. User Manual
7. Power Adapter

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5. Hardware Overview
FrameXX HOME/2
2x USB slot: can be used for USB memory, USB keyboard or USB mouse
(faster data input)
WiFi antenna: non removable antenna for WiFi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity,
2.4/5GHz modes
Audio out (L+R), cinch connection
Audio in (L+R), cinch connection
LAN RJ-45 port: HOME-XL/XXL only
IrDa built in receiver
FrameXX SIGN/2
2x USB slot: used for USB memory, USB keyboard or USB mouse , USB
numbering depends on the insertion order, not USB slot position.
1 x SD slot: for memory card
WiFi antenna: non removable antenna for WiFi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity,
2.4/5GHz modes
LAN RJ-45 port: wired Ethernet 10/100Mbps connection (RJ45 connector)
HDMI out: 4K video+audio output (connected to monitor/TV)
DC in: DC input from Power adapter (use only supplied adapter)
External Infra sensor connector: 2.5” jack connector for external IrDA
sensor

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6. Remote Control
The Remote Control is powered from 2x AAA 1,5V batteries.

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7. Starting the FrameXX
Powering FrameXX
1. Connect to power socket, eventually use HDMI video cable to
connect FrameXX Sign and TV or monitor.
2. With HOME, check if needed to use manual switch next to power
cord, then use RC and power the device.
3. If you want to present from local memory, insert the memory into
the USB or SD slot. All slots are hot-plug, so you can insert the
memory while the device is running. (if you want to present from
internal memory, it is needed to first copy files there)
Main Menu
The main screen will show up after power on by default.
(if you turn Autostart ON (not default), the Slideshow will start automatically).
Main screen layout consists of 4 regions:
1. FrameXX Menu
Located here are 3 submenus –FrameXX application options, Timers and
System Menu (settings of system, system maintenance, Youtube..)
2. Main Menu
Memory –internal memory on board. This location is handled via *.ifr
system files (explained later) or via browser (direct Web access)
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1xSD (SIGN), 2xUSB 2.0.,available/inserted memory is highlighted
Network media sources for presentation:
LAN
Network Samba server (standard network storage used in Windows, NAS)
UPnP
Any available UPnP/DLNA media source within local network
Flickr
World’s #1 photo internet cloud storage for your media files (www.flickr.com)
Dropbox
World’s #1 independent cloud service
WWW –html page as defined in WWW option
FTP –server accessible via File Transfer Protocol
History –list of recent Slideshow media sources with possibility to run any
address (this list makes the future slideshow from different sources very
easy to access quickly, it works like “bookmarks”). The most recent (top line)
is the active source for Autostart.
Note:Manual presentations are not stored in the History list, except for www
and plst files.The selected Slideshow runs according to the current device
settings (Delay, Transition, Recursion...).
There is a special History item as default that allows you to quickly access
the FRAMEXX FLICKR DEMO account, it cannot be deleted.

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Start Slideshow –starts the Slideshow (available in bottom bar as well)
3. Folder selection
Browsing and selection of folders and files.
Note: when cursor is located in Folder selection, you can get promptly to
the Main Menu with Left arrow and to Recursive & Start Slideshow with the
Right arrow. Fast browsing available with Page UP/Down buttons on
remote control.
4. Recursive & Start Slideshow
Marking the “Recursive” option allows you to include all files and subfolders
in Slideshow.
The Slideshow starts according to the selected parameters.
The Sideshow can be Paused anytime (OK) and then continued (OK) or if
picture rotation needed, in Pause mode press arrows left/right (90degrees
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8. FrameXX Menu
System Menuis accessible by cursor buttons (3 dots in
upper right corner):
Status
General information about current FrameXX device.
Youtube
This is separate Youtube module. In older systems it is first
necessary to install (framexx-youtube.apk, available under
Download section at
www.framexx.com)
Internet update
FrameXX checks availability of new
firmware version on the Internet.
Changelog
Here the info and history of all
firmware revisions appears.
Note –as this file is downloaded from
server, internet connection is required.
Display
Located here are display settings as well as the Miracast function. It is
possible to select resolution (up to 4K/30fps), display orientation
(landscape/portrait), 50/60Hz modes, adjust picture position/size (20 levels)
and use Miracast module (Wifi video/audio transfer from PC/tablet/phone to
FrameXX)
Note:
FrameXX has default 720p output resolution for SIGN and 1080p for HOME.
If your TV/monitor allows using of higher resolution, please set it
accordingly (4K, full HD=1080p, HD-ready=720p). When selecting a new
mode, one more step is required to confirm visibility of the new display
mode. If nothing confirmed, display mode will revert to previous resolution
within 15 sec. You can also make a display position and size adjustment
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special conditions (TV video record..), there are 50Hz modes available (if
you do not know why you should use 50Hz, then use 60Hz settings)
Date/Time
Settings of current Date/Time, the highly recommended setting is Automatic
(requires internet connection). Don’t forget to set your GMT zone.
WiFi
WiFi is enabled by default and it is necessary to set up your WiFi
connection.
Note: For FrameXX SIGN and HOME-XL/XXL the RJ-45 slot can be used
as well, default settings is DHCP automatic configuration. It is always better
to use cable LAN connection, if not possible, we recommend to use 5GHz
Wifi band.
Device system
Located here are full system settings. Please be careful, some settings can
even delete configuration or terminate device operation. You must always
know what you configure.
Timer Menuis located under clock symbol.
Timer options
Timers allow you to define when the device will be
switched ON/OFF.
When Timer scenario is completed then it appears
in the basic Timers list.
Note: Timers can be set from browser Web access
or via CONTROL cloud as well. Don’t forget to set
the GMT zone used in CONTROL cloud account
profile. Device consists of RTC (real time clock with
battery) therefore internet NTP synchronization is
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FRAMEXX application options
D
De el la ay y
Time between the consecutive photos
during Slideshow (Range 1sec –
100hrs )
L
La ay yo ou ut t
Layout of the Slideshow defines te
design of current Slideshow.
Following options:
Fullscreen Dissolve ( default )
Fullscreen Fade in/out
Four regions –photo can be placed
variably into different regions ( various
size )
Four regions centered –photos are
placed equally into 4 regions
Random photo placer
Four corners
Single fly by –single photo will come from left side moving
Double fly by
Random fly by
Single fly down
Single fly up
T
Tr ra an ns si it ti io on n
Here it is possible to define the style of transition between 2 items in
Slideshow.
The following options are available:
Dissolve
Fade in, fade out
Zoom in
Zoom out
Slide left
Slide right
Random
None
Zoom effect
Greyscale effect
Page turn
Blinds

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Zoom in effect
B
Ba ac ck kg gr ro ou un nd d c co ol lo or r
It defines colour on the border outside of the active Slideshow item.
A
As sp pe ec ct t r ra at ti io o
Selection of how the screen will be filled out with current picture
There are 3 options
Default –photo is displayed with exact aspect ratio as original
Max visible (Aspect ratio preserved) –Photo will use maximum of screen
with original aspect ratio. The photo will have mostly border region removed,
as the screen ratio is 16:9 and photo will not cover full screen
Max visible (Aspect ratio changed) –photo will cover full screen and is
adjusted to the screen aspect ratio (therefore not original). Photo is usually
heavily modified.
P
Ph ho ot to o o or rd de er r
It defines the order of how the files and folders are displayed in Slideshow
(it appears only during Slideshow)
Random selection –each presentation is unique as the order will be
random
Alphabetical order –It works for all items (Folders & Files)
Timestamp order –order according to time information
Alphabetical order (keep folder structure) –useful for “Recursion ON”. The
order will follow first the directories, and then the files.
S
St ta ar rt t o op pa ac ci it ty y
It defines how slowly/quickly new photo will be displayed (fade-in). Range
0-255, value 0 means slow appearance, value 255 is instant photo
appearance. Usually it is not needed to change this value.
E
En nd d o op pa ac ci it ty y
It defines how slowly/quickly current photo will disappear (fade-out). Range
0-255, value 0 means slow fade-out, value 255 is instant fade-out. Usually it
is not needed to change this value.
B
Ba an nn ne er r o op pt ti io on ns s
Enable/disable vertical banner of the display on the right side.
There are following submenus
oHorizontal banner top
oHorizontal banner bottom
oVertical banner left

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oVertical banner right
oText speed
oRSS location
oBackground color
oText font
oColor font
oBanner over slideshow
oBanner size
oBanner item position
Horizontal banner top/bottom
Vertical banner left/right
Enable/disable banners around the display.
There are the following options
None –banner disabled
Fixed image (Device name.JPG) –it displays a single image during
complete Slideshow. This file must be in JPG or PNG ( this is important
when identical filenames exist ) format and placed in the top directory of the
Slideshow. Image files must carry identical filename as “Device name” – e.g.
iframe.jpg
Note: If Slideshow runs from Flickr or website (not possible to simply put
Fixed image to that location), then Device name.JPG file must be stored in
root of MEMORY.
If PNG saved with transparency option and a Banner over the Slideshow is
enabled, then it is possible to place image as a transparent logo into
pictures/videos in Slideshow.
Text from file (Device name.TXT) –it displays the text from ASCII text
during complete Slideshow. This file must have TXT extension placed in the
top directory of the Slideshow with identical name as “Device name” – e.g.
iframe.txt (if Device name is “iframe”)
This option is mainly suitable for horizontal orientation of FrameXX device.
Note: If Slideshow runs from Flickr or website, then Device name.JPG file
must be stored in root of MEMORY.
Clock –it displays an analogue clock
Photo information –if there is an identical TXT file as current photo (e.g.
pic1.jpg and pic1.txt), then this TXT file is displayed with the photo.
If there is no such TXT file, the filename and date of the current photo is
displayed. This option is suitable for horizontal orientation of FrameXX
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RSS –the RSS feed is taken according to the RSS location address
settings .
Text speed
If displayed text is longer than screen, then it starts scrolling. Here it is
possible to select speed of scrolling
Very slow
Slow
Normal
Fast
Very fast
RSS location
This field defines the RSS feed address when RSS option for banner is
selected. If requested to display more RSS feeds, each RSS address must
be separated by a comma “,”.
It is possible to define up to 4 various RSS feeds for all Banners.
RSS feeds are displayed in order corresponding to current banner settings
( in given order –HBT, HBB, VBL,VBR ).
Example:
Horizontal banner top –RSS
Horizontal banner bottom –RSS
RSS : http://RSS_feed_1, http://RSS_feed_2
Background color
Here it is possible to define background of enabled banner.
Available in the following colours:
Transparent ( use with Banner over Slideshow enabled)
Black/Blue/Dark gray/Gray/Green/Light gray/Magenta/Red/White/Yellow
Text font
Here it is possible to choose from more than 20 various fonts (normal, bold,
italic..)
Color font
Font settings for text banner are available in the following colors:
Black/Blue/Dark gray/Gray/Green/Light gray/Magenta/Red/White/Yellow
Banner over slideshow
Banner will be displayed INSIDE of Slideshow items, therefore it keeps
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Banner size
Banner size can be defined in 6 levels. Percentage number displays exact
aspect ratio of reserved window for Banner.
Example –level 2 (20%) –window has aspect ratio 100:20 ( for horizontal
banners ), respective 20:100 ( for portrait banners ).
For complete window filling the aspect ratio is important, not the resolution
(auto-adjustment is processed) , image for banner in Full HD is 1920x384,
HD ready 1368x273.
Banner item position
Left/Top
Center (default)
Right/Down
F
Fi il le e m ma as sk k f fo or r S Sl li id de es sh ho ow w
Here it is possible to select (a mask) what types of files are visible in
Slideshow .
Show photos
Show videos
Show www lists (.www)
Show playlists (.plst)
The WWW file is plain ASCII text with filename ABC.www (using
Notepad.exe in Windows means Saving with ANSI Code page, otherwise
saving in Unicode or UTF-8 will result in added reserved bytes in the
header of the file, which could cause problem in processing of the first line).
Each line contains 1 www address; it is possible to use short names (w/o
http or www). Time delay between lines corresponds to the current Delay
valid for Slideshow.
Example:
www.ibm.com
http://www.framexx.com
http://www.framexx.com
This causes framexx website to be refreshed according current Delay value.
The PLST file (Playlist file) is plain ASCII text with filename ABC.plst. Each
line contains full command for one item within Slideshow. Full details on
PLST specification in Chapter 8 –Default settings
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Here it is possible to select what files are visible within Slideshow, based on
Date information.
Activate mask type (Disabled, Fixed date, Fixed period)
Fixed date (the Slideshow will include files from present day to the Fixed
date as the oldest)
Fixed period (the Slideshow will include files within this period only.
Example –when set 7days, then the Slideshow displays files only from the
last 7 days. When Reload is enabled, then every new day the files beyond
the 7 days limit will be excluded from Slideshow and the new files from
current day will be loaded automatically)
Note –please check the current date settings (visible in System Menu
–Date&Time or here in Options –Date mask for Slideshow).
D
Da at te e f fo or rm ma at t
Selection of 12hr/24hr time format
E
En na ab bl le e p po or rt tr ra ai it t m mo od de e
If selected, all photos are displayed in Portrait mode orientation, not
important what orientation info is stored in EXIF flag . It is suitable for
Slideshow of portrait photos.
E
En na ab bl le e e ex xt te er rn na al l v vi id de eo o e en ng gi in ne e
It enables SW decoding of video files. This is very special option, it is
usually best to keep it unchecked as the device has built-in internal
powerful 8-core HW GPU (graphical processing unit).
SW video decoding consumes a lot of processor computing power and with
high-quality (or high frames rates) video files the decoding cannot be
processed correctly. It can result in slow choppy video playback
This option has the following advantages
- seamless transition between video files
- more fluent RSS/TXT feed
- wider video codec compatibility
M
Ma an nu ua al l m mo od de e i if f s si in ng gl le e f fi il le e i is s s se el le ec ct te ed d
Manual mode is started if a single file is selected. If enabled, video is played
in a loop, picture waits until remote control is pressed. If disabled, a
standard (automatic) Slideshow starts from the selected file.
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LA AN N s se er rv ve er r
As the standard LAN item in the menu can search/browse just within the
current local LAN subnet, these settings are required in the following cases
1. Local LAN server is located in the same subnet. Then this option
will speed up the availability of this server (typically –1 server in
home network)
2. Local LAN server is located in another subnet. Then this option is
the only way to reach such server (standard LAN/uPNP
search/browse can work in single subnet only)
3. Remote LAN server is located anywhere on the internet. This
option is the only way to reach this server.
(Note: When used for accessing of remote SMB server, it is often
necessary to provide/enable the SMB access on remote
router/firewall. Standard open ports required for accessing of the
Samba shares are 139 and 445, FTP protocol requires port 21.
Fixed server
IP address of LAN server
Username
Password
Domain (optional)
F
FT TP P s se er rv ve er r
FTP server
IP address of FTP server used for browsing via FTP option in Main Menu.
When requested to use special FTP port ( other then 21 ), use syntax
IP_FTP_SERVER:port
FTP user
FTP password
W
We eb b b br ro ow ws se er r o op pt ti io on ns s
WWW starts with
Homepage (as defined in WWW address)
Empty
Using WWW menu item in Main Menu will bring up an empty screen. Within
the browser, using the Menu key on the Remote Control will open