Easy Advertiser User Manual CONTENTS Check the package contents ................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 Brief Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Safety Precautions and Important Notes ............................................................................................................... 4 Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................................................. 4 WARNING AND CAUTION ................................................................................................................................... 4 Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Mechanical Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Mandatory Monitor Settings .............................................................................................................................. 8 Easy Advertiser Virgin Installation.................................................................................................................... 10 Select language ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Set time format ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Set current time ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Settings summary ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Easy Advertiser Publisher Installation .............................................................................................................. 11 Getting started on PC installation with the CDROM............................................................................................. 12 PC System verification ...................................................................................................................................... 12 .NET Framework Version 2.0 Download and Install ......................................................................................... 14 Easy Advertiser Publisher (PC Application)........................................................................................................... 15 System Requirement ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Using Easy Advertiser Publisher ....................................................................................................................... 17 Schedule....................................................................................................................................................... 17 Importing media .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Rotating images ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Basic scheduling ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Advanced scheduling ................................................................................................................................... 21 Export to USB ............................................................................................................................................... 22 Updating Easy Advertiser Publisher ................................................................................................................. 22 Monitor Application ............................................................................................................................................. 23 Slide Show Playback ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Continuous playback mode.......................................................................................................................... 23 Scheduled playback mode ........................................................................................................................... 23 Use of remote control.................................................................................................................................. 24 Manipulating the slide show ........................................................................................................................ 25 Activating manual view ................................................................................................................................ 26 Digital Menu Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 27 24 hour schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 27 Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 27 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................... 28 Getting The Best Out of Easy Advertiser .............................................................................................................. 29 Using Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations as inputs ...................................................................................... 29 Importing pictures in PowerPoint ................................................................................................................ 30 Using digital camera pictures as inputs ............................................................................................................ 30 Creating and using MPEG2 movies as inputs ................................................................................................... 31 Open Source Software .......................................................................................................................................... 31 Environmental Information .................................................................................................................................. 32 Easy Advertiser (CRD01/00) English CHECK THE PACKAGE CONTENTS The product package includes the following: Description Easy Advertiser SmartCard USB Thumbdrive 1GB HDMI cable Easy Advertiser card cap Power Supply Adapter (100-240V / 50-60 Hz) Power Supply cable for UK Power Supply cable for EU Continental Mechanical bracket for Power Supply Adapter Purse Lock (for cable management) Screws Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Pan M4x6 Torx 2 Pan M4x10 Torx 2 Pan M4x10 CrossHead 1 1 1 Easy Advertiser Publisher CDROM Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Revision 30 | 14 October 2008 Page 1 English Easy Advertiser (CRD01/00) INTRODUCTION Easy Advertiser is a standalone media player SmartCard that serves as a media player enhancement add-on to the Philips Professional Display Monitors with SmartCard slots. This can be your standalone media advertising enabler product to provide you with the capability to have a simple and easy-to-use medium when you want or need to display your media content. Especially video content in MPEG2 format, pictures content in JPEG format, and/or Microsoft PowerPoint slides that can also be imported using Easy Advertiser Publisher (PC Application). There is a 24-hour scheduler feature offering you the capability to schedule content in various timeslots, allowing you to play specific target content to specific target segments of customers at the required times of the day. Your content can also be played continuously every 24 hours when you select the optional setting in the user interface on the display with the Easy Advertiser. Managing your desired content for display is simple. With Easy Advertiser Publisher (PC Application) you can import content from your PC and/or other storage drives after which you can schedule your content accordingly. When that is done, you can export the organized content into a storage USB thumbdrive provided to you in the product package or alternatively in your own USB thumbdrive. Now you can easily plug this USB thumbdrive with your organized contents into the USB connector of the Easy Advertiser player card, and start displaying the scheduled content as desired. Page 2 Revision 30| 14 October 2008 Easy Advertiser (CRD01/00) English BRIEF SPECIFICATIONS Model no CRD01 / 00 Power consumption 15 W Maximum (1.25A Maximum at DC 12V) Power adaptor rating AC In 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 50/60Hz, DC Out 12V, 1.7A Maximum Operating temperature 5 to 40 degrees Celsius Playability formats JPEG MPEG2 (High Definition and Standard Definition video with MPEG-1 Layer 1/2/3 LSF or AC3 audio stream) User interface language support English French German Spanish Italian Inputs / outputs USB 2.0 HDMI 1.1 Out DC In Applicable monitor models BDL4231C/00 BDL4231CS/00 Silver BDL3231C/00 Revision 30 | 14 October 2008 Page 3 English Easy Advertiser (CRD01/00) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT NOTES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the Easy Advertiser SmartCard. Use only the Easy Advertiser SmartCard as specified by the manufacturer. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. WARNING AND CAUTION WARNING Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords (This can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.) Connect at receptacles that are certain not to be shaken (This can result in a risk of heat and a fire if it is connected to the wall outlet imperfectly.) Do not use uncovered cables. (This can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.) Do not expose this product to direct sunlight and extreme heat. (This can result in a risk of fire.) Never put objects of any kind into this product or place heavy things on it. CAUTION Should not be adhered to a power supply plug and receptacle. (This can result in a risk of fire) Do not take out a power supply plug with wet hands. (This can result in a risk of electric shock) Maintain a suitable distance between you and the monitor to protect your eye sight. (Your eye sight can get worse if you look at the monitor from a close distance) If this product is not used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord. (This can result in a risk of fire or electric shock) Do not drop this product. Unplug the power cord and contact a Service Centre when it is broken. Do not damage the power cord. (This can result in a risk of fire or electric shock) Page 4 Revision 30| 14 October 2008 Easy Advertiser (CRD01/00) English INSTALLATION MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. This card is sensitive to static electricity. Please don't touch components while installing. Before removing the device from its bubble wrap it is advised to work in an antistatic environment. Alternatively touch a grounded metal like water or heating pipe of central heating to discharge any static electricity. Open package and remove contents. Remove the Easy Advertiser SmartCard from the air bubble wrap. Install the Easy Advertiser SmartCa ...