User`s manual

SM-XX
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Graphics files to be stored in the frame must be in the .bmp format. Uploading the files is
performed using a PC connected to the SM-xx LAN port directly, or over a network.
1. Establish communication with the SM-xx frame by using Windows Explorer to search for the IP address of t
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2.Right click in the right hand side of the Windows Explorer page and select from the menu. The FTP server
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3.Copy the graphics file or files to the clipboard and paste them into the right hand side of the Windows Explor
4. The file transfer will begin.
5. When the upload is complete, reboot the frame to update the file list.
Note: The IP addresses of the frame and the PC must be in the same range. If
necessary, the IP address of the frame can be changed within the on-screen
configuration menu.
Upgrading Firmware
From time to time, firmware updates may become available. The current firmware status
of the multi-viewer can be checked in the browser interface Help / About menu, or the on-
screen
Configuration Mode menu. Uploading new firmware files is easily performed using a PC
connected to the SM-xx LAN port directly, or over a network.
1. Establish communication with the SM-xx frame to be upgraded by using Windows Explorer to search for th
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2.Copy the replacement file or files to the clipboard and paste them into the right hand side of the Windows E
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3.The file transfer will begin.
4.When the upload is complete, reboot the frame to enable the updates to take effect. This will take several mi
Note: The IP addresses of the frame and the PC must be in the same range. If
necessary, the IP address of the frame can be changed within the on-screen
configuration menu.
Other freely available or commercial FTP clients may be used as an alternative to
Windows Explorer, eg. WinSCP. This may be required should difficulties be encountered
using Windows Explorer, eg. should file transfer be blocked by some Windows security
measures. The procedure when using other FTP clients is generally similar.
1.Open the FTP client.
2.Enter the IP address of the SM-xx as the Host Name.
3.Enter ‘ftp’ as the User Name (no password required).
4.Check that the file protocol is set for FTP and press Enter or Login (as required).
5.If prompted for a password, leave blank and press OK.
6.A window will appear. Copy the new firmware files from the left-hand side (PC) and
paste to the right-hand side (SM-xx).
7.If in any doubt as to the procedure for your specific FTP client, consult the appropriate
user guide or product vendor.