Specifications

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Setup
If the iCOMPEL is reporting over a VPN connection it can also donate its setup files to the iDigitalManager which will
provide them as updates to every iCOMPEL that has been configured (on the iDigitalManager) to receive them.
Categories
Select the Categories for which the iCOMPEL will report, donate and accept updates for.
Note: The Channel category is not available for Remote Setup when the iCOMPEL is configured as a Publisher .
The iDigitalManager help pages contain a guide on how to configure and use Remote Setup in more detail as this feature
can be managed from it.
9.3.8 Feature Keys
Certain features beyond the normal capabilities of the iCOMPEL are licensed. This page allows you to view currently
installed feature keys and to add new feature keys.
The Licensing tab shows a summary of all installed feature keys, while the Status tab shows all currently licensed
features.
The Add License tab allows you to add new feature keys.
NOTE: The iCOMPEL must be rebooted for newly installed features to become available.
9.3.9 Compact flash
Note: Compact Flash is only available on certain models of iCOMPEL
Before a new Compact Flash part can be used by the iCOMPEL, it must be formatted by the iCOMPEL.
1. Unplug the iCOMPEL from the power.
2. Plug in the Compact Flash.
3. Plug in the iCOMPEL to the power.
4. From the Format tab, choose Format the Data Compact Flash when the iCOMPEL is next rebooted if the Compact
Flash has not already been formatted. Reboot the iCOMPEL to complete the formatting of the Compact Flash.
You can use also the Format the Data Compact Flash command if you wish to reformat an already formatted Compact
Flash.
9.3.10 Player Local Information
Overview
This page allows meta-data to be added, deleted or modified. This meta-data is contained in Player Local Information items
which are used by the following features:
Conditional Play: the meta-data can be used to control which Playlist items or Schedules play.
Reporting: All player meta-data are reported to the iDigitalManager when iDigitalManager reporting is
enabled.
Localize HTML pages: Web pages can query the meta-data to localize their output.
Configure Digital Signage Weather Widget: The current location can be specified for the Digital Signage
Weather Widget.
Potential uses for Player Local Information
The list below illustrates how Player Local Information may be used:
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