QNAP SYSTEMS INC.
QNAP Digital Signage Player Web
Console Manual
Table of Content
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
1.1
Purpose ...................................................................................................... 3
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1.2
Support Browser ........................................................................................ 3
System Administration ........................................................................................... 3
2.1
Login Page .................................................................................................. 3
2.2
Overview Page ........................................................................................... 4
2.3
System Administration ............................................................................... 5
2.3.1
Basic Configuration ........................................................................ 5
2.3.2
Network ......................................................................................... 8
2.3.3
Security Setting .............................................................................. 9
2.3.4
Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................... 10
2.4
Player management ................................................................................. 10
2.4.1
Player Operation .......................................................................... 10
2.4.2
Plan Status.................................................................................... 11
2.4.3
Log Control ................................................................................... 12
2.5
System Status ........................................................................................... 12
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1 Introduction
The Player Web Console is a web-based console embedded in players for end
users to check and modify player settings from another PC via network connections.
All of the player settings need to initially follow the settings from the server but end
users can modify the player settings locally if necessary. After the player settings have
been updated locally, the player will need to synchronize to the server.
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Browser Support
The Player Web Console currently supports Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet
Explorer, and Google Chrome
2 System Administration
2.1 Login Page
Remember user name
Remember Password
SSL login
Use a SSL connection to log in.
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2.2 Overview Page
This page allows you to view summarized system information including Ethernet,
server IP, player name, firmware version, current time and storage capacity usage.
Server current Status
Server IP: the IP address of the server the player is registered to.
Server registration: If the player has been registered or not. If player has been registered, then
iCommander can remotely control the player.
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2.3 System Administration
2.3.1
2.3.1.1
Basic Configuration
Player Setting
Server IP/Host name: Enter a server IP or domain name.
To test the Server IP/Hostname is correct, click Test.
Once you have tested the connection, click Apply to start the registration process.
The player will try to automatically register with iSignager.
Port: The default port is 5080.
The player will use port 5080 to communicate with iSignager.
Player name: The name of the player. You can enter a memorable name to easily
identify the player.
Enable default layout when there is no any plan to playback.
This will make the player use the default layout. You can update the default layout in
iCommander.
Enable network download file integrity check:
This will make the system scan the MD5 checksum to ensure file integrity. Enable
external device file integrity check:
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This will check the external USB devices to ensure file integrity.
2.3.1.2
Date and Time
Manual setting system time
Use the drop-down lists to manually set the date and time.
Synchronize with an Internet time server automatically
Enable this option to automatically synchronize the player’s date and time with an
NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. Enter the IP address/domain name of the NTP
server (for example: time.nist.gov, time.windows.com) and enter
the synchronization time interval. This option can only be used when the player is
connected to the Internet.
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2.3.1.3
Daylight Saving Time
Use these options to adjust the system clock for daylight saving time.
2.3.1.4
Font setting
Select or upload a font for use in RSS and digital clock rendering.
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2.3.1.5
RS-232
The player can control the scheduled power settings of a public display via RS-232.
Please refer the monitor manual for the RS-232 baud rate settings and try to modify
the Screen_On and Screen_off HEX command separately. You can use the send
button to test these settings.
After you setup the monitor RS-232 commands, you can schedule the Task monitor in
iCommander.
2.3.2
Network
A DNS (Domain Name Service) server translates a domain name (such as
google.com) into an IP address (74.125.31.105). Configure the Player to obtain a
DNS server address automatically or specify the IP address of a DNS server.
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Click the edit icon to configure TCP/IP settings.
Obtain the IP address settings automatically via DHCP
If your network supports DHCP, select this option and the player will automatically
obtain an IP address and network settings.
Use static IP address
To use a static IP address for network connection, enter the IP address, subnet
mask, and default gateway.
2.3.3
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Security Settings
2.3.4
Firmware Upgrade
1. Download the firmware zip file from QNAP web site. Do not unzip the file.
2. Select the firmware zip file and click Apply.
3. Wait a few minutes for the device to process the firmware upgrade.
4. The device will automatically reboot to finish upgrading the firmware.
2.4 Player management
2.4.1
Player Operation
System operation:
Select whether to reboot or restart the system.
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Playback operation:
Select whether to stop or start playback.
Storage operation:
Select whether to delete all the content or just to delete out-of-date content.
Use these options to assign a task to a player. For example: scheduled power on and
off. You can also setup these tasks in iCommander.
2.4.2
Plan Status
After the player receives a plan and media from the iSignager server, the player will
playback the layout file defined in the plan. The plan status shows the current plan,
current plan range and current layout.
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2.4.3
Log Control
By default, player only sends Warning and Error logs back to iSignager.
System log: The player will send reboot, boot, network information, NTP requests,
heartbeat, and other relevant information to iSignager.
Proof-of-play: The player will send playback-related information including current
layout and currently-playing media files.
Download log: Download the logs to your computer or FAE for future reference.
System Status
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The system status page displays relevant hardware information..
Monitor support resolution:
The player will list supported resolutions and refresh rates.
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