SAM-MZ - Multi Zone Digital Signage Player
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Step 1) Installing your SAM-MZ
Choose a location where you have easy access to a power supply and a network connection. The player should also be
situated where it can easily be connected to the display screen.
SAM-MZ must be installed vertically with the text on the stickers being the correct way up. The ventilation slots at the top
must not be obstructed.
1.
Important: Before you begin – please take note of the Player name which is provided on a sticker attached to
the player. You may wish to do this before mounting the player if the position will make this information difficult
to read.
Player Name:
2.
If using the wall bracket, affix the bracket to the wall and then insert and secure the player. If using the desktop
stand, secure the stand to the player
3.
Connect the HDMI cable between your player and your display screen. You can use an alternate cable (not
supplied) of up to 5 metres if you wish. Alternately, you may choose to connect a VGA cable (not supplied)
between the player and your display screen.
If you intend to use any form of VGA extender technology, please ensure the extender can pass EDID (extended display
identification data) information. This ensures the SAM-MZ will achieve the best display resolution.
4.
Connect an Ethernet cable (not supplied) between your network port and the player. You can also connect
directly to a network switch, hub or router.
The player should be on the same network as the PC on which the editing software will be installed.
The network connection that you use must support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). This allows the player to obtain a
network IP (Internet Protocol) address automatically. Most networks have a DHCP capability by default. Ask your network administrator
if you have any queries regarding this
5.
Attach the power transformer to the DC-IN connector.
6.
Attach the AC mains lead to the power transformer, and then plug it into an AC mains socket. The device is
suitable for use with UK 240v 50 Hz supplies only.
When you connect power to the SAM-MZ, it will turn on automatically and after a short delay you will see the
Sedao messages on screen.
If you do not see the messages on screen after 60 seconds, please
a.
Check the power is on – there should be a blue LED on the front of the player to the right of the name
sticker.
b.
Check that you display screen is set to the correct AV input. For example HDMI or VGA. Your display may
refer to the connections with different names such as DVI1/HDMI2 or PC.
c.
Check the connections between the display screen and player have been properly made. If you are using
long cables or an extender system, try connecting a short (5m or less) cable directly between the player
and display screen.