System Requirements

PC Requirements

Minimum Intel Processor III 500MHz, 128MB RAM. The faster the processor the better, as more devices can be connected and you will experience better playback. Operating System; WinXP Home, WinXP Professional or Windows Vista.

10Mbps, 100Mbps or 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter equipped PC.

Display Panel Requirements

Video/Audio input, standard Composite RCA input. For better quality, S-Video or Component input is recommended.

Optional amplifier with surround speaker system.

Other equipment

Network switch or router.

Optional hard drive up to 750GB, CF card or USB drive

Optional Accessories

The DS5 comes without internal drive. For the DS5, you can install either a CF card or a 2.5??? IDE hard drive by using the optional CF/2.5??? HDD module. With the DS5M you can install a 2.5??? or 3.5??? SATA HDD. In addition to your DS5 kit, the following cables and modules are available on request:

VGA AV cable (15-pin female VGA, left audio RCA, right audio RCA) SCART AV cable (SCART cable for Europe with RGB support) 802.11b/g Wireless Kit

3G USB Kit

CF card module (for DS5 only)

CF card & 2.5??? HDD module (for DS5 only)

Package Contents

DS5 or DS5M

External Power Adapter

Input 110/240V auto switching, Output +12V/2A

Composite, Component and VGA AV cables

Remote Control

Manual

Note: Package content may vary, depending on model and vendor.

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Detailed View - DS5

The images below depict the standard DS5 enclosure showing the front view with its LED lights and the rear view with the interface and connections.

Front View

1.802.11b/g Antenna

2.LAN Access LED

3.Infrared Receiver

4.Power LED

Rear View

1.ON/OFF Switch

2.Power Receptacle

3.A/V multi connector

4.SPDIF audio connector

5.USB 2.0 upstream ports

6.Ethernet RJ-45 port

7.Micro security slot

Note: These images are for reference only. Your model may come in a different colour and without the 802.11b/g antenna.

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Detailed View - DS5M

The images below depict the standard DS5M enclosure showing the front view with its LED lights and the rear view with the interface and connections.

Front View

1.802.11b/g Antenna

2.Infrared Receiver

3.LAN Access LED

4.USB LED

5.Power LED

Rear View

1.ON/OFF Switch

2.Power Receptacle

3.USB 2.0 downstream port

4.A/V multi connector

5.SPDIF audio connector

6.USB 2.0 upstream ports

7.Ethernet RJ-45 port

8.Micro security slot

Note: These images are for reference only. Your model may come in a different colour and without the 802.11b/g antenna.

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Remote Control

Power ON/OFF

No Function

Input for time, search, login, URL and other text.

Copy

Clear (Delete or Backspace)

[COPY] Copy the selected file from an external storage media to the local drive. [CLEAR] Delete a letter/number when entering text or delete the selected file.

No Function

TV Mode

Setup

Volume Adjustment

Mute Sound

Navigation Keys

No Function

Return

[TV MODE] Each time this button is pressed, the video output will change - use this when you only see a blank screen. Once you have a signal on your display, be sure to go to the setup menu and save your settings.

[SETUP] Press this key to enter the setup menu and change the settings and other configuration options for your DS5. During playback, this button can be used to adjust contrast, saturation and brightness.

[VOLUME] Adjust the volume for music and video files. [RETURN] Go one step back and return to the previous menu.

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A:N/A

B:N/A

Playback Functions

A:N/A

B:Repeat

A:N/A

B:File Info

A:N/A

B:Shuffle

No Function

Fast forward by time

No function

No Function

[REPEAT] Press this button to toggle through the different repeat functions. [INFO] Press this button to show the file info during playback.

[SHUFFLE] Press this button to turn the shuffle mode ON or OFF.

Note: See Appendix for detailed functions of each key.

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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

For the download function to work, an internal drive has to be installed. Depending on the model, this can be following:

DS5-OE

3.5??? IDE drive up to 750GB

2.5??? IDE drive (requires HDD module) CF card (requires CF module)

DS5

2.5??? IDE drive (requires HDD module) CF card (requires CF module)

DS5M

3.5??? SATA drive up to 750GB 2.5??? SATA drive

Note: The DS5 only supports the FAT32 file system or for CF cards also FAT16. Make sure your hard drive is formatted using FAT32 before you install it. If formatted using NTFS, the DS5 will be able to read from the drive but will not be able to write to it!

1.Prepare your hard drive and format it using FAT32.

2.Install the drive or CF card and make sure all cables are connected.

3.Switch the power on your DS5 to ON, and wait for the system to boot.

4.If you already have some media files on the drive, you will now be able to access them from the file library.

5.If the drive is still empty, use the File Copy command in the Setup menu to copy new files from an external USB drive to the internal HDD or CF card.

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3.5??? HDD Modification - DS5-OE

For the DS5 to recognise the internal drive, the HDD has to spin up and be ready before the system boots. For some hard drives, the spin up time can be quite long and some drives may not be recognised at all.

If this is the case with your drive, adjust the jumper on the DS5-OE bridge board to delay the boot time and leave more time for the drive to spin up. Refer to the following image for the modified jumper setting.

Note: Leave the jumper at its default position for 2.5??? drives and CF cards. This modification is only necessary for 3.5??? drives with a long spin up time. The DS5-OE supports 3.5??? IDE hard drives up to 750GB.

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Drive Assembly - DS5

If your setup requires an internal drive, open the case and install a hard drive before turning the unit on.

Note: Format the drive using FAT32 before installing it.

Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation!

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Drive Assembly - DS5M

If your setup requires an internal drive, open the case and install a hard drive before turning the unit on.

4. Align the screw threads of the hard drive with the holes in the framing and place it in the frame.

2.Remove the screws which are holding the aluminium frame in place.

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Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation! The additional metal sheet is not required for the 2.5??? HDD. Store it in a dry place until you install a 3.5??? HDD.

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Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation!

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Wireless Kit Assembly - DS5

If your DS5 did not come with the wireless kit and you would like to install this module yourself, simply follow these instructions:

1.Insert the antenna into the slot opening ensuring it is pointing upright.

2.Place the lock on the internal end of the antenna to secure it to the unit.

3.Fasten the antenna cable to the ???MAIN??? connector on the PCI module.

4.Insert the PCI module in the PCI slot at a slight angle.

5.Gently press down on the PCI module until the side clasps lock it into place.

Remark: Only use the wireless kit designed for the DS5. We do not support 3rd party PCI cards and installation of any other components will void the warranty.

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Wireless Kit Assembly - DS5M

If your DS5M did not come with the wireless kit and you would like to install this module yourself, simply follow these instructions:

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Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation!

Remark: Only use the wireless kit designed for the DS5. We do not support 3rd party PCI cards and installation of any other components will void the warranty.

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Chapter 3 - Software Configuration

In following chapters, by DS5 we are referring to all of the models, as the software is identical. To configure your DS5, connect it to your TV or any other display. Turn on the device and wait for it to boot. Depending on the drive installed and the network, this could take between 10 and 30 seconds.

Note: The DS5 will only look for new network devices during boot up. If you change any of the network related settings, restart the device to ensure the new setup takes effect.

1.After the system has booted, you will see the main screen on your screen. To access your files, select the file type or use All Media and press Enter.

2.Select the directory where you files are stored and press Enter to browse for your files. HDD is the local drive or CF card, PC1/2 are links to a local network disk or computer and USB1/2 are the drives attached to the USB ports.

3. To enter the setup menu, press the SETUP button on your remote control.

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Network Category

In this category, you can configure how the DS5 is connected to the local network and set up the links to a local computer or network disk for PC1/2.

Use the arrow keys on your remote control for navigation and the ENTER button to configure the settings.

[Network Type] Select between Wired and Wireless network connection. For the wireless function, you will need to have the optional 802.11b/g wireless kit installed.

[Automatic IP Address] Choose ON and the DS5 will acquire the IP address automatically at boot up or choose OFF and configure the settings manually. You will be able to enter the IP address, mask, gateway and DNS server.

[IP Address] Displays the current IP address of your DS5. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your device will not be able to connect to the network. Restart the device or set the IP manually.

[MAC Address] Displays the MAC address of your DS5. This can not be changed.

[SSID] If you are using the wireless connection, this will display your current SSID.

[Link PC1] Path to your remote network storage. Enter the IP address of your computer or network disk and the shared directory. Once this link is set, you can access the files from the file library under PC1.

[Link PC2] Path to your remote network storage. Enter the IP address of your computer or network disk and the shared directory. Once this link is set, you can access the files from the file library under PC2.

Note: You will need to reboot your device after changing any of the above settings.

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Misc1 Category

In this category, you can set the time using an NTP server via the internet. Once the time is set, you can configure the playlist, download function and schedule for these functions.

Use the arrow keys on your remote control for navigation and the ENTER button to configure the settings.

[Date Time] Displays current date and time. If the time or date is not correct, make sure you have selected the correct time zone, choose another NTP server from list and ensure that your internet connection is working. After changing the NTP server, reboot your device.

[Time Zone] Select the time zone of your country. If you do not know the time offset, refer to your PC clock. Double click on the time in the taskbar and go to Time Zone. Select your country from the list and you will see the corresponding time offset.

[NTP Server] Select one of the NTP servers from the list or enter the IP address manually to synchronise the time via the internet. Turn it OFF if you don???t need this function.

[Play List] To enable this function, turn it ON. Once it is enabled, you can set the path to your playlist and enter a time for the playback to start. If you set the time to 99:99, the playback will start immediately after the unit is turned on.

[Download List] To enable this function, select either Foreground or Background. Foreground will display the download progress, whereas Background will hide it. Once it is enabled, you can set the path to your download list on a remote server and enter a time for the download to start. To use this function, you need an internal drive or CF card, as well as a connection to the internet.

Note: If the NTP server is enabled, the time will be synchronised via the internet at boot up. Make sure the internet connection works, or otherwise the DS5 will reset its time and start from 09:00.

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Misc2 Category

In this category, you can manage your files using the copy and erase functions and set the playback mode for automated playback.

Use the arrow keys on your remote control for navigation and press the ENTER button to configure the settings.

[File Copy] Use this to easily and quickly copy new files to or from your local drive. This will copy all files found in the root directory of either your local drive or the remote location but does not include any sub-folders. Existing files with the same name will be overwritten.

[File Erase] This function can be used to erase all data on the local drive or one of the attached USB drives.

[Setup Value] Use this function to reset all settings to their factory default value.

[Play Mode] Select your preferred play mode from 4 different types:

Standard - Default setting for standard media player with user input via remote control. Repeat - Automatically plays and repeats all files stored in the root directory at boot up. Manual - Plays title file at boot up as well as after user input via numeric buttons 000-999. Standby - Plays title file at boot up and then waits for further user input (buttons 000-999).

[Remote Command Path] Define the location that the DS5 should monitor for remote commands. Set it to HDD if you intend to use the Configuration Tool or TFTP.

[Auto ON/OFF] Turning this function ON allows you to set a time for the unit to automatically turn ON and also a time for it to turn OFF again.

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Misc3 Category

In this category, you can disable the onscreen messages (OSD) and configure the options for the scrolling text message.

Use the arrow keys on your remote control for navigation and the ENTER button to configure the settings.

[OSD] Option to enable or disable the on-screen messages (OSD). By default, this is enabled but if you prefer not seeing the OSD messages during playback, turn it OFF here.

[Scrolling Text] Turn the scrolling text message ON or OFF. When turned on, a text file ???message.txt??? has to be placed on the local hard drive for it to display the message.

[Scrolling Text Speed] Set the scrolling speed from 1-10, where 1 is the slowest and 10 the fastest.

[Color] Choose between several different colour schemes for the font and background.

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Audio & Video Category

In this category, you can configure the audio and video output of your DS5.

Use the arrow keys on your remote control for navigation and the ENTER button to configure the settings.

[SPDIF] Depending on the audio cable you are using, set this to Analog if you are using the simple RCA left/right audio cables or to Digital if you are using the optical SPDIF cable.

[Speakers] Depending on your speaker set up, set this to 2 Channels if you are only using 2 speakers or to 5.1 Channels if you are using digital audio with 5 speakers and surround sound.

[TV Standard] Select your TV system from the list. You can choose either NTSC or PAL.

[TV Type] Select the aspect ratio for your TV. You can choose from 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan-Scan and 16:9.

[Video Connector] Depending on which A/V cable you are using, select the corresponding connection from the list. For the standard Composite cable, choose C/S- Video, for the Component cable, choose YPbPr and for the VGA cable, choose VGA.

[YPbPr Standard] Select the resolution and frequency of your TV display. The range includes resolutions from 480p to 1080i with a frequency of either 50Hz or 60Hz.

[VGA Standard] Select the resolution and frequency of your display or monitor. The VGA output is using 60Hz and offers multiple resolutions from 640x480 to 1920x1200.

Note: If your display is blank and you can not see the DS5 menu, press the TV Mode button on your remote control to toggle between the different video outputs. Once you can see the main screen, go to the setup menu and save your video output.

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Configuration File

Instead of entering all the settings manually via remote control, you can load the configurations from a text file. To create it, either do so manually, using the Configuration Tool on the PC or save the current settings and then modify the text file.

To save the current settings, do following:

1.Turn on your DS5 and wait for it to boot.

2.Turn it off using the power button on the remote control.

3.Press following buttons in order to enter the configuration menu: 1111

4.Select SAVE and press the ENTER key on your remote control. The settings will be stored in a text file (config.conf) on the local drive.

5. Use TFTP to download the config.conf file to your computer:

tftp -i [IP address of your DS5] GET /config.conf C:\config.conf

To load the new settings, do following:

1.Turn on your DS5 and wait for it to boot.

2.Use TFTP to upload the config.conf file to your DS5:

tftp -i [IP address of your DS5] PUT C:\config.conf /config.conf

3.Turn off the DS5 using the power button on the remote control.

4.Press following buttons in order to enter the configuration menu: 1111

5.Select RESTORE and press the ENTER key on your remote control to load the settings.

6.The unit will automatically reboot after the new settings have been uploaded.

Note: If you do not have a local drive installed on the DS5, the config.conf file will be stored in the memory. If you turn off the power using the hardware switch on the DS5, this file will be lost, so transfer or upload it BEFORE you turn off the unit.

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Configuration Structure

The config.conf file can also be edited manually with a text editor. Leave the settings empty if you do not want to set it. For the structure, please refer to following example:

[NETWORK SETTING]

[NetWork Type]=Wired

[Automatic IP]=Off

[IP Address]=11.128.229.257

[IP Mask]=255.255.255.0

[IP Gateway]=11.128.229.240

[IP Primary DNS]=11.128.229.1

[IP Secondary DNS]=

[Wireless SSID]=

[Wireless KEY]=

[PC1 Address]=11.128.229.133

[PC1 Dir]=public

[PC2 Address]=

[PC2 Dir]=

[MISC1]

[Time Zone]=UTC+8 [NTP Server]=Off [Play List]=Off

[Play List Path]=HDD

[Play List Time]=00:00

[Download List]=Off

[Download Path]=http://62.26.333.66/test/ds5/ [Download Time]=18:00

[MISC2]

[Play Mode]=Standard [Remote Command Path]=PC1 [Auto On/Off]=Off

[Power Off Time]=18:20 [Power On Time]=09:00

[MISC3] [OSD]=Off [Scrolling Text]=Off

[Scrolling Text Speed]=8

[Scrolling Text Color=White on Orange

[AUDIO & VIDEO]

[SPDIF Out]=Analog/DPCM

[Speakers Out]=5.1 Channels

[TV Standard]=NTSC

[TV Type]=4:3 Letter Box

[Video Connector]=C/S-Video

[YPbPr Standard]=480p 60Hz

[VGA Standard]=640x480 60Hz

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Configuration Values

Following are the available settings for the config.conf file:

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Tip: To upload settings when the internet connection is not yet set up, use the copy function. Store the config.conf file on a USB drive, connect it to the DS5, go to the SETUP menu and select Copy from USB to HDD. Once the file(s) have been copied, turn off the unit via remote control and press 1111 to enter the Configuration Management wizard. Load the config.conf file, then wait for it to reboot and you are done.

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Firmware Update

Your current firmware date can be seen once you enter the setup menu. The date will be displayed in the top left corner. Periodically, the DS5 firmware will be upgraded to offer new functions and improvements. You will find it on your vendor???s website. Download the latest version, store it on a USB drive and start the upgrade procedure as follows.

1.Download the latest firmware, save it on your local disk and unzip it.

2.Store the BIN file on a USB disk in the root directory (formatted using FAT32).

3.Connect the USB disk to your DS5 and turn both devices ON.

4.Once ready, make sure the USB disk has been recognised (you won't see the BIN file in the library but you can see the drive or other files).

5.Press the power button on your remote control to turn the DS5 OFF.

6.Press the following number keys in order to enter the firmware update page: 1234

7.Select "Check" and press Enter to search for the new firmware file. It will display a message when the file has been found.

8.Select "Update" and press Enter to start the update procedure. This might take several minutes and the screen may flicker a few times. DO NOT turn off the unit or disrupt the upgrade process in any other way.

9.Once the update process shows 100%, wait a few more seconds, then reboot the device by turning off the power switch and turn it back on a few seconds later.

10.Remove the USB disk and erase the firmware. Done!

WARNING: NEVER TURN OFF YOUR UNIT DURING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE

PROCEDURE AS THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE. IF FOR ANY REASONS (E.G.

POWER SUPPLY FAILURE DURING FIRMWARE UPDATE) THE PROCEDURE FAILS,

YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPERATE YOUR DEVICE ANY MORE.

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Shared Folder on WinXP

To access a shared folder on a local PC, you will need a computer which is connected to the same local network as your DS5. The guest account has to be enabled for the DS5 to access the computer.

1.Set up a shared folder on your PC. To do so, right click on a folder, go to Properties and select the Sharing tab. Enable sharing for this folder and apply the settings.

2. Your folder should now have a new icon with a picture resembling a hand.

3.Make sure your Firewall is set up to allow access to the shared folder.

4.On DS5, press SETUP on your remote control to enter DS5???s setup menu.

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Shared Folder on Windows Vista

To access a shared folder on a local PC, you will need a computer which is connected to the same local network as your DS5. To use this function on Windows Vista, file sharing has to be turned on, password protected sharing turned off and a guest account with at least contributor level has to be added.

1.Go to the Control Panel, then to the Network and Sharing Center. Make sure file sharing is turned on and password protected sharing is turned off.

2.Set up a shared folder on your PC. To do so, right click on a folder, go to Properties and select the Sharing tab. Click on the Share button.

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3.Select the guest account from the drop down list and add it. Change the permission level to Contributor or Co-owner and then click on Share.

4.Your folder is now shared. Write down the share name and then click on Done to close the dialog.

5.Make sure your Firewall is set up to allow access to the shared folder.

6.On DS5, press SETUP on your remote control to enter DS5???s setup menu.

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Disk Management

To manage the data on the local hard drive and to update the files with new content, access the file copy and erase command in the MISC2 category.

File Copy

1.Press the SETUP button and go to File Copy in the MISC2 category.

2.Choose one of the functions and press ENTER to start the copy process.

3.The copy status will be displayed on screen and once finished, it will return to the main screen.

Note: Only files in the root directory will be copied. Any existing files with the same file name will be overwritten.

File Erase

1.Press the SETUP button and go to File Erase in the MISC2 category.

2.Select the drive and press ENTER to start the process.

3.It will erase all files on the selected drive and once finished, it will return to the main screen.

Note: To copy only single files to the local HDD or erase them, use the SELECT button to copy the file or the CLEAR button on your remote control to erase it.

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FTP Server

For demonstrations and a convenient way to update the content, following is an example of how to set up the Cerberus FTP server on a PC. You can of course also use a different application or a device like the LAN disk.

1.Install the Cerberus FTP server on your computer.

2.Follow the setup wizard and set up an anonymous user. In this example, the files for the download are stored in the ftp directory on the F: drive. The root folder is therefore set to F:\ftp, with permissions to download and upload.

3.In the next step, the FTP server will attempt to detect the external IP address of your WAN. If port forwarding on your router is set up to allow such traffic, the FTP server can also be accessed from outside the local network. If not required, you can skip this step.

4.The last step with the security settings can be skipped. Leave this turned off.

5.If necessary, modify your firewall to allow the Cerberus FTP server access to the local network and also allow the DS5 access to the files on your computer.

6.Create the download list and store it in the root folder you set up in step 2. In this example, a video stored in the same directory will be downloaded and stored in a new sub-folder called vid.

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7.Store the files you like to download in the root folder or in a sub-folder in the same directory you set up in step 2. In this example, it???s a WMV video.

8.On the DS5, go to the Misc1 category in the setup menu and enter the path to your FTP server. In this example, both DS5 and computer are on the same local network. The path is ftp://, followed by the IP address of the computer and the location of the root folder /ftp.

9.Set a time for the scheduled download or use the configuration tool to send the downnow command, initialising the download immediately.

10.In the log of the FTP server, you can now see the download process in real-time.

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Mode 3

There is no network connection or local drive whatsoever. The data is accessed from a USB drive via one of the DS5???s USB ports.

Advantage: No network connection or local hard drive is required. Set up is simple and quick. Data can easily be exchanged by unplugging the USB drive and using a computer to change the files.

Disadvantage: No remote update possible, and the USB drive has to be physically removed if content needs to be updated.

USB Drive

To access the USB drive, simply connect it to one of the USB ports on DS5.

1.Turn on the device, then boot up DS5.

2.In the file library, you can now access the drive under USB1 or USB2, depending on which port is used.

3.File systems supported at this time are FAT16 and FAT32.

Note: Self powered USB drives are recommended. If more than one bus powered USB drive is connected, there might not be sufficient power to run the second drive.

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Automated Play Modes

[Standard] Default setting for the standard media player with user input via remote control. The DS5 will show the main page after boot up and present the user a choice to access the files using the file library.

[Repeat] In this mode, the playlist function will be turned OFF, the DS5 automatically plays all files stored in the root directory as soon as the unit is turned on and play them continuously. This will include the root directory of the local drive as well as PC1, PC2 and any of the attached USB drives. The playback sequence will be according to the file name and in following order from HDD to PC1, PC2, USB1 and USB2.

To turn it OFF, press STOP on your remote control to pause the playback, then press SETUP to enter the setup menu, go back to Misc2 and change it to STANDARD.

Note: Enabling the playlist function (Misc1) will automatically reset the play mode to

STANDARD.

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[Manual & Standby] Playback mode with quick access to certain files via numeric buttons on the remote control from 000-999. This mode can be used for kiosks and other digital signage applications, where users may request certain information with the push of a button. Reboot the device after you have enabled this function.

When this mode is used, the player will require a title file (000.avi or 000.jpg & 000.mp3) and up to 999 AVI files, which are played when the numeric buttons are pressed. In Manual mode, once the AVI file has finished playback, it will return to the title file until another button is pressed. In Standby mode, it will wait for further user input. Those files can either be stored on the local hard drive or the CF card.

Note: If you use the Manual or Standby mode and there is no 000 file, it will display a message saying ???No Title Files Found???. The same message will appear if the 000 file is not an AVI or JPG&MP3 file.

Note: Make sure that there is no more than one file with the same file name!

[Auto ON/OFF] Turning this function ON will allow you to set a time for the unit to automatically turn ON and also a time for it to turn OFF again.

1.Press SETUP on your remote control to enter the DS5???s setup menu.

2.In the MISC2 category, turn on the Auto ON/OFF function.

3.Select the ON/OFF Time and enter a time for each option.

Note: Make sure the NTP server is enabled and the DS5 has a connection to the internet to synchronise the time. If it can not connect to the internet at boot up, the system time will be off and the Auto ON/OFF function therefore inaccurate.

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Daily Playlist

In order to have different playlists throughout the week without having to manually update them every day, you can create daily playlists based on the date.

1.Create a playlist as seen in the previous steps.

2.Rename the file from play.lst to the date when that list should be used. As an example: 20070408.lst

3.Create as many lists as you like and store them on the local drive or the remote folder in the root directory.

4.Every day at midnight, the DS5 will automatically refresh the content and if there is a specific playlist found for that day, it will rename the file to play.lst and use it for playback throughout the day. If the unit is not running at midnight, it will refresh the content as soon as it???s started.

Note: Always use 8 numbers for the date (example: 20070408). To use the daily playlist function, make sure the DS5 has access to a NTP server to synchronise the time.

If there is no particular playlist for that day, the DS5 will use the list from the previous day that has already been renamed to play.lst.

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Remote Commands

To remotely control the DS5, certain basic commands are available. As an example, they can be used to restart the unit, change the scrolling text or get the HDD content.

Additionally, for maintenance, setup and immediate updates, the following commands are available:

[reboot] This command will reboot the device.

[downnow] This command will initialise the download function if a path has been set. [erasehdd] This command will erase all files stored on the local drive or CF card. [eraseusb1] This command will erase all files stored on the attached USB drive on port 1. [eraseusb2] This command will erase all files stored on the attached USB drive on port 2. [delfiles] This command will erase all files listed in the delete.lst file.

[getfiles] This command will create a file index of the current files on the local HDD. [restoreconfig] This command will upload the new settings from the config.conf file. [saveconfig] This command will save the current settings to a config.conf file.

[osd_on] This command will turn the on-screen messages ON. [osd_off] This command will turn the on-screen messages OFF. [scrolling_on] This command will turn the scrolling text message ON. [scrolling_off] This command will turn the scrolling text message OFF. [reloadplaylist] This command will refresh the playlist and file content.

Note: The DS5 will check for these command files in the remote command path every 5 seconds. To set this path, go to the setup menu and select the Misc2 category. If you are planning to use TFTP or the Configuration Tool, set it to HDD, if you are planning to store them on a remote server or LAN disk, set it to PC1 or PC2.

To use the command files, store them on PC1, PC2 or transfer them to the local drive via TFTP or the Configuration Tool. For more details to TFTP and the Configuration Tool, please refer to the Appendix.

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Creating a Command file

1.Create a new text file.

2.Rename it and call it reboot as an example or any other command seen above. This file can have the .txt extension but can also be saved with no extension at all.

3.Place the command file in the root directory of your remote folder at PC1 or PC2.

4.The DS5 will check the remote folder every 5 seconds for the any new commands.

5.If a new command file is found, it will delete it, show an onscreen message and initialise the command.

Note: Make sure to allow network users to change your files on the shared folder. If access is denied, the DS5 will not be able to delete the command files and therefore will keep restarting or executing the command until the file has been manually removed.

Instead of storing the command file on PC1 or PC2, you can use TFTP and transfer it to the local HDD.

1.Create the command file as seen above and store it on your C: drive.

2.On a PC, go to START and RUN, then type cmd and hit Enter to bring up the DOS command tool.

3.Make sure the tftp.exe process has access to the network and then type following command but replace the IP address with that of your DS5:

tftp -i 192.XXX.XX.XX PUT C:\reboot /reboot

4.Your DS5 should now reboot.

Note: If you are not in the same network, make sure your router is set up to forward the traffic on port 69 to your DS5 and the firewall will allow the traffic to pass through. Not all routers support port forwarding, so you might not be able to access the DS5 unless you are on the same local network!

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Chapter 5 - Appendix

FAQ

Q: I???ve modified some of the settings but there seems to be no change!

A: Make sure you have saved the new settings, then exit the Setup menu and restart the unit by turning off the power switch, then turning it back on a few seconds later.

Q: I???ve set up the scheduled download but the files are nowhere to be found!

A: The download function only works with an internal drive. Make sure either a hard drive or CF card is installed and it is recognised by the DS5 before you enable the download function. The files will then be stored in the directory you have defined in the downl.lst file.

Q: I???ve installed a local drive but it is not recognised by the DS5!

A: Make sure the jumper is set to Master (for 3.5??? drives) and format the HDD using the FAT32 file system before installing it. If it is not recognised, change the jumper as seen in Chapter 2.

Q: Why are some of the functions in this manual not the same as on my DS5?

A: The functions may change with every firmware update. Please download the latest manual and firmware from our website. If some of the functions are still missing, contact your sales representative.

Q: How do I upgrade the firmware?

A: See page 22 or refer to the instructions on the website.

Q: What is the current version of my firmware?

A: You can see the date of your current firmware in the setup menu. Turn on your DS5 and once ready, press the SETUP button on your remote control to enter the setup menu. The date will be displayed on that screen.

Q: Can I turn off the messages like ???Loading File??? as an example?

A: Yes, you can turn off the on-screen messages in the setup menu. Go to the MISC2 category and turn off the OSD messages.

Q: I???ve added three files to my playlist but only two of them are displayed!

A: When you create the playlist, add one more empty line at the end of the playlist before you save the file.

Q: I???ve enabled the Manual/Standby Play Mode and now it shows ???NO TITLE FILES???!

A: This message will appear if there is no 000.avi or 000.jpg & 000.mp3 file on the local drive. It will also appear if a numeric button is pressed but there is no such a file. Make sure to rename your files properly and store them on the local drive, then try again.

Q: The remote commands of the Configuration Tool don???t work on Windows Vista.

A: The TFTP Client on Windows Vista is disabled by default but the Configuration Tool needs this application to send the remote commands. Go to the Control Panel and turn on the TFTP client, then try again.

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Remote Control Key Functions

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Download Command

[Put Down.lst] Prompts for and uploads the download list. [Put Play.lst] Prompts for and uploads the play list.

[Download Now] If the path has previously been set, this initialises the download function. [Refresh Content] Refreshes and updates current playlist and repeat list if new files exist.

File List Command

[Get HDD List] Creates file index of the current media files on the DS5 and downloads the list to your computer. Depending on the quantity, this might take a couple of seconds.

Message Command

[Put Message] Prompts for and uploads the scrolling text message. [Get Message] Downloads the current text message to your computer.

[Send Message] Live update the scrolling text by typing a new message in the Message text field and pressing this button.

Erase Command

[Erase HDD] Erases all files stored on the local drive or CF card. [Delete Files] Uploads the delete.lst and initialises the delfiles process.

Configuration Command

[Restore Config] Uploads the config.conf file and initialises the restoreconfig process. [Backup Config] Saves current settings and downloads them to your computer.

OSD Command

[OSD On] Turns the on-screen messages ON. [OSD Off] Turns the on-screen messages OFF. [Scrolling On] Turns the scrolling text message ON. [Scrolling Off] Turns the scrolling text message OFF.

[Reboot] Reboots the device.

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About this Manual

This manual covers all versions for the DS5 and some of its optional accessories. Firmware, images and descriptions may therefore slightly vary between this manual and the actual product you have.

Throughout this manual, the products are referred to as DS5, unless a certain function or feature is specific to one particular model only, in which case DS5M or DS5-OE will be used.

Whenever you update the firmware, we recommend also downloading the latest PDF version of this manual as well as the latest configuration tool.

The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. We assume no responsibility for any errors contained in this manual and reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and/or design of this product without prior notice. The diagrams contained in

this manual may also not fully represent the product that you are using and are there for illustration purposes only. We assume no responsibility for any differences between the product mentioned in this manual and the product you may have.

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