The 782-DS is supplied with DHCP enabled, so by default, it will negotiate a valid IP address setting with a DHCP
server. The unit’s assigned IP address will automatically be shown on-screen at each power up. If no DHCP server
is present, the unit should be configured with a static IP address. If required, the 782’s MAC address is printed on
the part number label on the rear face of the unit.
To set a static IP address on the 782-DS, use a MediaStar IR or Bluetooth remote control to configure the unit with
on-screen setup menus. Press the menu (or home) button to show the network setup menu. Press OK to change
and confirm the switch to a static IP address.
Use the Up/Down buttons and OK to select each of the IP address settings in turn. Enter the IP address details
provided by your network administrator. When all settings have been made, ensure you press OK on the ‘Apply
Changes’ field to save and apply the new network settings. Pressing Quit takes you out of the menus without
saving any changes.
7. Once the 782-DS is connected on the network, its local display controls may be setup using a networked computer
running a standard web-browser, and the ‘Tools’ software package can download your digital signage
presentations to the unit.
To configure the local display controls, enter the IP address of the 782-DS into your browser’s navigation address
bar. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari can be used. The browser will then show the configuration web
pages from the 782-DS unit, starting with the specification page. The main configuration web pages can be
accessed by clicking on the menu link on the left hand side of the screen. Context sensitive help is shown on the
right hand side in case further help is required with setup.
It is recommended that the following (minimum) settings are configured at time of installation:
a) Unit name (in Operating Mode menu) – This should reflect the physical location of the unit, preferably
in line with a system wide naming convention if appropriate.
b) Date/Time – For most accurate timekeeping, configure the unit to use a corporate or internet NTP time server
(a commonly used internet time server is pool.ntp.org). If this is not available, set the date and time manually.
The date/time will be retained and updated throughout a power outage of up to 3 days.
c) Set the automatic display switch-on and switch-off times (and days of the week) in the On/Off Controls menu.
The display can be switched on/off with the remote control as well.
d) Screen Orientation (in Video Output menu) – This should be set to reflect the correct screen orientation. If a
portrait mode screen shows content up-side down, then change the screen rotation to the opposite portrait
mode. Note: where stored videos are being played out in Portrait mode, they must be created in 16:9 format,
but on their side, to suit the orientation of the display.
8. The media shown on the display is created using the ‘Creator’ software and is downloaded to the 782-DS via the
network using the ‘Tools’ software. Please see the separate instructions with those software applications for
instructions on how to do this.
MediaStar 782-DS Digital Media Player
Quick Start Guide
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