Page 2 - User Guide; Table of Contents
DS5 User Guide Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ---------------------- 1 S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS .............................. 2 PC Requirements .................................. 2Display Panel Requirements ................. 2Other equipment .................................... 2 O PTIONAL...
Page 4 - System Requirements; PC Requirements; Optional Accessories; (SCART cable for Europe with RGB suppor; Package Contents; Note: Package content may vary, depending on model and vendor.
DS5 User Guide System Requirements PC Requirements x 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. x Operating System; WinXP Home, WinXP Professional or Windows Vista. x 10Mbps, 100Mbps or...
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DS5 User Guide 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 X Y Z [ Rear View 1. ON/OFF Switc...
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DS5 User Guide 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 X Y Z [ \ 4. USB LED 5. Power LED Rear View ...
Page 7 - Remote Control
DS5 User Guide 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. T...
Page 8 - Note: See Appendix for detailed functions of each key.
DS5 User Guide A: N/A B: N/A Playback Functions No Function A: N/A B: Repeat A: N/A B: File Info A: N/A B: N/A A: N/A B: Shuffle No Function No Function No function No Function Fast forward by time [REPEAT] Press this button to toggle through the different repeat functions. [INFO] Press this button ...
Page 9 - Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation; format it using FAT32
DS5 User Guide 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 x 3.5” IDE drive up to 750GB x 2.5” IDE drive (requires HDD module) x CF card (requires CF module) DS5 x 2.5” IDE drive (re...
Page 11 - Note: Format the drive using FAT32 before installing it.; Page 9 / Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
DS5 User Guide 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. 2.5” HDD or CF card 1. Lift the top cover off the body. 2. Take the drive module and insert your C...
Page 12 - Drive Assembly - DS5M; Lift the top cover off the body. If it’s; Page 10 / Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
DS5 User Guide Drive Assembly - DS5M If your setup requires an internal drive, open the case and install a hard drive before turning the unit on. 2.5” HDD 1. Lift the top cover off the body. If it’s already locked in place, push it upwards with a thin and small item through the opening at the bottom...
Page 15 - Place the metal sheet cover over the; Page 13 / Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
DS5 User Guide 5. Place the metal sheet cover over the drive and align it with the holes of the framing. 6. Fasten the screws from the side. 7. Place the assembled drive back in the plastic framing, connect the cables and mount it on the heat sink by fastening the screws. 8. Align the top cover with...
Page 16 - Wireless Kit Assembly - DS5; Insert the antenna; into the slot opening ensuring it is pointing upright.; Place the lock; on the internal end of the antenna to secure it to the unit.; Fasten the antenna; cable to the “MAIN” connector on the PCI module.; Insert the PCI module; in the PCI slot at a slight angle.; party PCI; Page 14 / Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
DS5 User Guide 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 an...
Page 17 - Wireless Kit Assembly - DS5M; Lift the top cover off the body. Push it; Page 15 / Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
DS5 User Guide 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: 1. Lift the top cover off the body. Push it upwards with a thin and small item through the opening at the bottom. 2. Remov...
Page 18 - Turn around the bridge board, insert; Page 16 / Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
DS5 User Guide 5. Turn around the bridge board, insert the PCI module in the PCI slot on a slight angle and gently press down on the PCI module till the side clasps lock it into place. 6. Remove the plastic cap for the antenna opening. 7. Insert the antenna into the slot opening ensuring it is point...
Page 19 - Page 17 / Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
DS5 User Guide 9. Fasten the screws to mount the bridge board to the heat sink. 11. Fasten the screws. 12. Align the top cover with the body and push lightly into place. 10. Place the assembled drive back in the plastic framing and connect the cables. Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or com...
Page 20 - Chapter 3 - Software Configuration; After the system has booted, you will see the; main screen; computer and USB1/2 are the drives attached to the USB ports.; SETUP button; on your remote control.; Page 18 / Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
DS5 User Guide 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...
Page 21 - Network Category; Choose ON and the DS5 will acquire the IP address automatically; Page 19 / Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
DS5 User Guide 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...
Page 22 - Misc1 Category; To enable this function, select either Foreground or Background.; Page 20 / Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
DS5 User Guide 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 config...
Page 23 - Misc2 Category; attached USB drives.; Page 21 / Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
DS5 User Guide 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...
Page 24 - Misc3 Category; Turn the scrolling text message ON or OFF. When turned on, a text file; Page 22 / Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
DS5 User Guide 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-scre...
Page 25 - Audio & Video Category; Depending on which A/V cable you are using, select the; Page 23 / Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
DS5 User Guide 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...
Page 26 - Configuration File; Page 24 / Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
DS5 User Guide 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 cu...
Page 29 - Following are the available settings for the config.conf file:; Setup Menu; public; Page 27 / Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
DS5 User Guide Configuration Values Following are the available settings for the config.conf file: Setup Menu config.conf Value Network Type: [NetWork Type] Wired Wireless Automatic IP Address: [Automatic IP] On Off IP Address: [IP Address] e.g. 11.128.229.257 Mask: [IP Mask] e.g. 255.255.255.0 Gate...
Page 31 - Firmware Update; Page 29 / Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
DS5 User Guide 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 lat...
Page 33 - is set up to allow access to the shared folder.; SETUP; on your remote control to enter DS5’s setup menu.
DS5 User Guide 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 f...
Page 35 - Go to the Control Panel, then to the; Network and Sharing Center; sharing is turned on and password protected sharing is turned off.; shared folder; Properties and select the Sharing tab. Click on the Share button.
DS5 User Guide 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...
Page 44 - Follow the setup wizard and
DS5 User Guide 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....
Page 46 - Mode 3; Advantage; : No remote update possible, and the USB drive has to be physically; USB Drive; In the file library, you can now access the drive under
DS5 User Guide 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 driv...
Page 47 - Automated Play Modes
DS5 User Guide 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 b...
Page 48 - Turning this function ON will allow you to set a time for the unit to; on your remote control to enter the DS5’s setup menu.
DS5 User Guide [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 de...
Page 51 - as seen in the previous steps.; root directory; the content and if there
DS5 User Guide 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 s...
Page 53 - Remote Commands
DS5 User Guide 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: [...
Page 54 - allow network users to change your files
DS5 User Guide 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 folde...
Page 56 - Chapter 5 - Appendix; FAQ; See page 22 or refer to the instructions on the website.
DS5 User Guide 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 ...
Page 57 - Remote Control Key Functions
DS5 User Guide Remote Control Key Functions Item Button Browser Mode Playback Mode 1 Power Power OFF Power OFF 2 1 1 - .:/@ N/A 3 2 2 - ABC N/A 4 3 3 - DEF N/A 5 4 4 - GHI N/A 6 5 5 - JKL N/A 7 6 6 - MNO N/A 8 7 7 - PQRS N/A 9 8 8 - TUV N/A 10 9 9 - WXYZ N/A 11 0 0 - Space N/A 12 CLEAR Delete file o...
Page 62 - About this Manual
DS5 User Guide 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 ...
