User Manual User Manual ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter One: Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Packing list: .........................................
Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the LCD Media Display (Multi Media Player). Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before operating for the first time to ensure you utilize the many features this machine has to offer. This unit can be operated like a regular Digital Picture Frame whereby you can insert an appropriate memory card and view the contents of the card.
You can then remove the USB drive and lock the card compartment. The unit is now ready to display the desired content from the CF card. Once again, if the unit fails to play the loaded files or freezes, please refer to the troubleshooting section Points to note: • If you insert a SD card whilst the CF card is in the unit, it will not play the contents of the SD card (the CF card must be removed first).
1.3 Summary of CF, SD, USB drives: 1. SD and CF cards can’t be used at the same time 2. When the CF card is in the machine, contents in the USB flash drive will be directly imported to the memory card after plugging it into the unit. Use a USB drive with a maximum memory of 8 GB otherwise the unit may not be able to read it. 3. The unit will read contents of the USB flash drive directly when there is no CF or SD card. 4.
. Select create card after editing, and then save to the removable disk. 6. After starting up, the lower part of screen displays the contents of text. 7. Using the remote, ensure the “scroll text display” is turned on. Please note that you cannot type in content directly into the text box –a text document must be created separately and then downloaded into the unit when creating your schedule. 1.
Chapter Two: Remote Controller and Menu Settings 2.
2.2 Replacement of remote controller’s battery : 1. Open the remote controller’s battery-cover 2. Pull out battery box 3. Take out dead battery 4. Install new battery correctly according to the positive and negative markings 5.
2.3 Introduction to Menu on remote control: The Remote will perform specific operations; however, some of these operations can also be performed via the ad player software When operating the remote, always press the “STOP” button first and then press the “SETUP” button to enter menu setup. Also note that whenever you use the remote to change any parameters whilst the unit is on, after parameters have been changed and you exit the set up function, press play to continue playing.
Scroll Text Display: There are two options: “Normal On” and “Off “, Default: OFF. Supports Chinese and English. If you select "OFF" mode, there will be no text; if you select “Normal on” mode, the system will display the scroll text automatically according to the “Scroll Text” text file in your play list. 1. Press DOWN button in System Setup, select “scroll text display”. 2.
NORMAL ON: Displays the time all the time. 1. Press DOWN button in System Setup, select “Clock Display”. 2. Move the cursor to right side by pressing RIGHT button, select “OFF” or ”NORMAL ON” by pressing UP /DOWN button and confirm the option by pressing Play/Pause button. 3. Press LEFT button to return to “Clock Display”. 4. Select “HOMEPAGE” by pressing DOWN button to return to the main menu. Play Log:(this is used to record your play list i.e.
Import Mode: Before you download files There are two options: “EMPTY” and “SKIP (CLEAR ALL and SKIP SAME) Empty before importing /leading in: It means that all files stored in the compact flash card will be emptied first before files in the USB stick is imported or loaded into the card SKIP (when the files’ names are same): If the file name of media file in machine’s memory card is the same as the file name of media file imported/ lead in by USB flash disk, it will skip these files and only import new conte
Restore Factory Setting: This will clear all settings in the unit and restore it back to the factory settings-do not perform unless absolutely necessary. Select "RESET" to restore all parameter to factory setting.
Setup Date & Time You can setup YEAR, MONTH, WEEK, HOUR or MINUTE separately. 1. Press DOWN button in Main Menu to select “Setup Date & Time, and then press Play/Pause button to enter Setup Date & Time page. 2. Select the item needing modifying by pressing LEFT/RIGHT button, and modify it when the cursor on it lights. 3. Increase number by pressing UP button or decrease number by pressing DOWN button. 4. Select “CONFIRM” option by pressing RIGHT button to exit after finishing setting.
Two settings: "Same Setting" and "Set by Week Mode". When you select "Set by Week", open On/Off Time Setup to set time by week mode. When select "Same Setting", open On/Off Time Setup to set time by same mode. 1. Press DOWN button in Main Menu to select “On/Off Time Setup" and then press “Play/Pause” button to enter “On/Off Time Setup” page. 2.
5. Select “CONFIRM" option to return to main menu after finishing setting. Week Mode: In the following interface, select the week needing setting. Create different starting and ending time of machine for 7 days in a week. Volume Setup If required, you can vary the volume for different times (three periods), and each period can be set “ENABLED” or “SUSPENDED” separately. When not set, it will play according to the default volume; the maximum default volume is 50. 1.
3. Select the period needing set button by pressing DOWN button, select the item needing modifying by LEFT/RIGHT button, and modify it when the cursor on it lights. 4. Select “CONFIRM” option to exit after finishing setting. Setup client group number: Set the ID number of the client used for creating LOG text file (refer to Play Log function). 1. Press DOWN button in Main Menu to select "Setup client group number” and then press Play/Pause button to enter “Setup client group number” page. 2.
The best parameter has been set before leaving factory, do not change any parameters unless absolutely necessary Press DOWN button in System Setup to select Display Setting and then press Play/Pause button to enter System Setup page. Then select "Brightness" option by pressing UP /DOWN button, and to save new data by pressing “PLAY/ PAUSE” button. As the following picture.
Chapter Three: Introduction to AD PlayList Editor Software 3.1 Overview: This software has been designed specifically for this unit and when used properly, can save time and effort as it enables you to literally auto run all media content, how you want it and when you want it. Insert the CD provided into your computer, open the CD –you will see 3 files: 1. AdPlayListEditor 2. LCD Ad Player user manual 3. Read me Copy the entire folder (1) AdPlayListEditor to your computer.
3.2 Menu Introduction: 1. File：Create, Open, Close, Save, Save as, Exit. 2. Tools：Option, Preview, Language. 1) Pictures interval and switch mode: Click: tool— option, to setup interval time and switch mode’s default. 2) Language: English, Chinese 3.3 Creating a play list: On the left hand top section of the screen, browse through your folders and select the required folder/files. Open the required folders. You should now see all content from the selected folder in the LHS lower panel.
panel on the LHS. To drag multiple files, hold the ctrl key and A key and then click the add arrow. All files dragged over to the lower panel will now belong to the first schedule. To set the parameters for each file, double clicking on the file (or pressing the Append button) will open a window which will allow you to set the time duration and slideshow mode. Slideshow Speed: Point the cursor to the required file now in the schedule and double click or click on the “append” button.
If the content does not load into the USB drive initially, try to reduce the number of files you are trying to import. Then after successfully loading, you can re-insert the USB drive and load more files. If this procedure is not successful, re-boot the computer and start again. 3.5 Multi Media Notes-Summary Different media files and texts can be added for each schedule. Please note the following when setting schedules: The upper panel controls the number of schedules.
Remove: remove selected media files by clicking the “remove” button. Up/Down: to adjust the order of program to be shown. 3.6 Scroll Text: You can add a scroll text for every single schedule whilst editing the play list. 1) Create a “xxx.txt” file and edit the text which needs to be displayed, and then save. 2) When adding media files to the schedule, select the scroll text check box, and click "browse" button to select the path of “txt” text. 3) You can add a scroll text for every single schedule. 3.
Important Note: The software provided is extremely versatile but also sensitive to the content which is loaded in to the unit. Please take particular note as to the type of files the unit is compatible with. This is very important as incompatible files will cause the unit to freeze or malfunction. In almost all instances, if this does happen, removing and re-formatting the CF card or USB/CF card will usually fix the problem.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible cause Incorrect file type, file name not recognized by unit Files do not load into the unit via Files were not downloaded into the USB drive USB drive using the AdPlayList Editor Corrective action Refer file compatibility in the user manual; check file is correctly named. Keep the file name short and avoid using spaces or hyphens, underscores etc. Ensure all files are loaded into the USB via the AdPlaylist Editor software provided. Check file name/type and reload.
Chapter Four: Installation 4.1 Bracket installation on wall: Follow the instructions located on the back of the bracket already fitted on to the back of the Ad Player. You will need to remove this bracket to install it on the selected wall surface.
Once the bracket has been positioned on the wall with the metal pegs facing towards you, carefully place the back of the unit into these pegs and bottom protruding metal piece, and push down gently to lock it into place. Remember to attach the female socket into the bottom of the unit before you attach the unit to the bracket otherwise it may be difficult to do it after the unit is affixed to the bracket. Do not plug into the mains power until after the unit has been affixed to the bracket.
