Gefen EXT-HD-DSMP - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATION NOTES
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE HI-DEF DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER
• This unit DOES NOT contain any internal memory. Memory must be
supplied by the user in the form of a USB 2.0 flash drive. The following
file systems are compatible with this player:
» NTFS and ext3
• The main settings, schedules, playlists, and subdirectories will be located on
the attached USB device. The default directories and settings file (settings.
xml) can be downloaded and placed into the root directory of the USB
device. These files can be downloaded from the Gefen Web site at:
» www.gefen.com/downloads
• Power must be disconnected from the Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player
before the USB drive is attached.
• The Gefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player has both analog
(Component and composite) and Digital (HDMI) connectors. The following
output resolutions are available:
» Analog Connectors:
Composite: 480i and 576i (NTSC/PAL)
Component: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (NTSC / PAL)
» Digital Connectors:
HDMI: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (NTSC/PAL)
• The Gefen Hi-Def Digital Signage Media Player can operate in two modes:
» Stand-Alone Mode - This is the default mode. In this mode the unit
supports all scheduling and playlist features but cannot be updated
remotely via the FTP server or client. For more information on operating
the Media Player in Stand-Alone mode, see page 19.
» Push Mode / Pull Mode - In this mode all scheduling and playlist
features available. Remote management is possible by utilizing the
FTP server and client that are built into the Hi-Def Digital Signage
Media Player. For more information on operating the Media Player in
one of the two Network Modes, refer to page 29.
• File logging can be enabled or disabled through the settings.xml.
See page 53 for information.