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Instructions
CAUTION
: Never connect or disconnect parts of the system when the system is
powered up as this may cause serious damage.
3.1 Preparation
Digital View VideoFlyers are designed to be as plug and play as possible requiring
the minimum of setup for use. The following describes the operation of the
standard version, there are however a number of options available and these may
affect the preparation required.
Main components:
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VideoFlyer unit
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AC power supply
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Compact Flash card
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DV Studio 2*
*Note: DV Studio is a free utility from Digital View that allows you to organize your digital
media into playlists and schedule including interactive functionality. This software can be
downloaded from
http://www.digitalview.com/products/av-software
3.2 Compact Flash
The Digital View VideoFlyer uses standard Compact Flash cards to store the
media (video, still images, audio) for playback. The following are key points to
note:
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The format of the digital media stored on the Compact Flash needs to
meet certain standards as per the specifications for this device as
summarized in section 6.
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Media files can be stored on the Compact Flash in two ways:
o
Playlist mode: Using Digital View’s DV Studio software which
enables creation of a playlist with a number of options for
controlling media playback.
o
Simple play mode: Using a PC copy function to transfer files onto
the Compact Flash.
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All content files must be stored within a folder name MEDIA. (i.e. /Media/)
Additional notes regarding the playback modes are shown below.