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Master control file “MediaSettings.xml” and “Settings.xml”

MediaSettings.xml/Settings.xmlis the root configuration file that controls all aspects of

the player. This includes how all critical aspects of the player are configured. This file is an easy to

read, XML file. It is expected support engineers will setup the more complex areas of configuration

directly in this file.

Note: The name of the control file was changed from “MediaSettings.xml” to “Settings.xml”

in versions released after Jan, 2012.

Configuration options as set out in this manual are not always required. However, a typical option

as described below should ALWAYS appear in the Setting.xml file. Otherwise unexpected

results may occur.

The Settings.xml also acts as a scripting language for setting up automation configurations.

See the Automation section for more details.

Control File linking or includes

The Settings.xml file can be split into multiple files. This allows you to create XML modules

for common configuration settings. An example of this is that we supply to partners a list of XML

files for common devices that can be automated, such as Projectors and Audio processors.

To include a XML file it is: (See the example Setting.xml file better context)

<Include>NEC_projector.xml</Include>

The NEC_projector .xml file would then contain something like the following:

<NEC_Projector>

<Closed>${NecProjector} %02%16%00%00%00%18 2000</Closed>

<Open>${NecProjector} %02%17%00%00%00%19 2000</Open>

</Douser>

</Display>

</NEC_Projector>

Note: The Root tag <NEC_Projector> is ignored and can be named anything, but it is suggested

you make it the same as the file name.

The result to the MediaPlayer is a single Settings.xml file; however the Settings.xml can

be made up from a number of module XML files.