PREFACE

Copyright
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview 6
A. ieHIP® Media Connect 6
B. Product Requirements 6
C. Features 6
The User Interface 8
A. PCUI Mode ( PC User Interface Mode ) 8
1. Tree View Pane 8
2. Dynamic Mouse Menu (DMM) Toolbar 10
3. Multimedia Keys (MMK) Toolbar 10
4. UniPlayer 11
5. Information Window 11
6. Properties Window 11
B. TVUI Mode (Television User Interface Mode ) 11
Number Based Pane 12
Search Field 12
Navigation Tools 12
Number Based Menu 12
The Content Management Folders 13
A. Signage 13
1. Play Context 13
2. Tier 13
3. Layout 13
4. Playlist 13
5. Configuration 13
B. Video 14
C. Image 15
D. Audio 15
E. Live Update 15
F. My PC 16
G. Utility 16
H. Setup 16
1. System Exit 16
2. Support 16
3. Option 16
4. Account Management 17
5. About 17
®
How To’s – ieHIP Media Connect 18
A. Content Management 18
1. Importing a File From PC or Device 18
2. Deleting a Media File 18
3. Previewing a Media File 18
4. Previewing a Media File on a Specific Tier in the UniPlayer 18

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B. Ticker 18
1. Creating a Custom Message Ticker 18
2. Creating a Custom RSS Ticker 19
3. Viewing a Custom Message Ticker 19
C. TV 20
1. Performing an Auto-Scan for ATV 20
2. Performing an Auto-Scan for DTV 20
3. Changing the Channel 20
4. Viewing the Last Channel 20
5. Capturing an Image 20
6. Viewing a Captured Image 20
7. Recording a Program or Event 21
8. Viewing a Recorded Program or Event 21
D. Tier 21
1. Setting the X and Y Coordinates 21
2. Setting the Z-index 22
3. Creating a New Tier 23
4. Editing a Tier 24
5. Deleting a Tier 24
6. Previewing a Tier 24
E. Layout 24
1. Creating a New Layout Folder 24
2. Deleting a Layout 25
3. Adding a Tier to the Layout Folder 25
4. Editing a Tier in a Layout Folder 25
5. Deleting a Tier in a Layout Folder 25
6. Previewing a Layout 25
F. Playlist 25
1. Creating a New Playlist Folder 26
2. Deleting a Playlist 26
3. Adding a Content to the Playlist Folder 26
4. Assigning the Ticker to a Playlist Folder 26
5. Assigning the Camera to a Playlist Folder 27
6. Assigning the TV to a Playlist Folder 27
7. Deleting a Content in a Playlist Folder 28
8. Previewing a Playlist 28
9. Previewing a Playlist on a Specific Tier in the UniPlayer 28
G. Configuration 28
1. Creating a New Configuration 28
2. Deleting a Configuration Folder 29
3. Adding the Layout in a Configuration Folder 29
4. Adding the Playlists in a Configuration Folder 29
5. Deleting a Layout Folder Under a Configuration Folder 30
6. Deleting a Playlist Folder Under a Configuration Folder 30
7. Previewing a Configuration 30

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H. Play Time 30
1. Creating a New Play Time 30
2. Editing a Play Time 31
3. Setting the Play Time to a Configuration 31
I. Play Command 32
1. Creating a New Play Command 32
2. Editing a Play Command 32
3. Setting the Play Command to a Configuration 32
J. Device Command 33
1. Editing a Device Command 33
2. Setting the Device Command to a Device 33
K. Setting the Output Dimension 34
L. Creating a User Account 35
M. Playing the Digital Signage 35

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Overview
A. ieHIP® Media Connect

ieHIP® Media Connect is a complete and highly integrated client-server media

solution for consumers, consumer devices and content providers. Built with a
powerful content management architecture ieHIP® Media Connect organizes your
digital content the way you want them.

ieHIP® Media Connect Modules

 Home/In-room Entertainment.
 Rich Media Portal.
 Intelligent Media System Middleware.

B. Product Requirements

Hardware Software
Intel Pentium® 4, 2.8GHz or
equivalent Windows XP Pro with SP3
VGA: DirectX - compatible;
resolution must match to the
display panel’s native
resolution Windows Vista
512 MB RAM Windows XP Embedded
Any Type Windows XP Home with SP3

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Internet Explorer 7

at least 600 MB Windows 7

Optional Hardware for TV
functions
High-speed DSL or
Broadband Cable
Real Player® 10.0 (optional; if
Real media formats are
required for playback)

Note: Internet Connectivity is an additional requirement but not required during setup.

C. Product Features

 Home Digital Entertainment Center. Get unmatched entertainment

performance that you have ever wanted in a PC. ieHIP® Media Connect is
your TV, CD/VCD/DVD player, IPRadio, game and photo library, karaoke. Plus
enjoy auto-play convenience for any of your favorite plug-and-play devices.

 10-Feet-Away Navigation. Navigate through movies, TV shows, music,

photos, and the Internet while sitting on your couch ten feet away.

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 Select Media Onboard. Browse through a huge list of readily available
infotainment contents and select those that best suit you. Plus, easily connect
to pay-per-access infotainment anytime.

 Desktop & Internet Search. Search for infotainment contents either on

your local machine or on the Web from within interface.

 Digital Lifestyle Organizer. Live that digital cool lifestyle along with your
favorite mobile entertainment widgets such as MP3 players, mobile phones,
pocket PCs, and more.

 Customizable Looks. Change colors and looks easily to suit every kind of
mood you want. Or, create and organize your own unique interface.

 Multi-language Support. Enjoy ieHIP® Media Connect in various languages

like French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Chinese, and Korean.

 Electronic Program Guides. Receive free real-time program updates and

track reception strengths in your area through electronic program guides such
as those provided by TitanTV.com.

 Live Streaming or Live TV. Show live proceedings together with your ads
via video streaming or live TV viewing.

 Layout Customization. Design your own screen layout and create as many
windows as you like to show different messages or promotions altogether.

 Content Organization. Manage contents easily by creating folders for the

media and other contents.

 Drag-and-Drop Interface. Use the familiar drag-and-drop control to

configure and organize the digital signage.

 PC and TV User Interface Modes. Choose between two modes of viewing

and editing. TVUI Mode allows you to control the digital signage like you do
on TV using a compatible PC remote control. While PCUI Mode allows you to
navigate in a hierarchical menu using drag-and-drop control.

 Playtime Scheduling. Change content instantly or schedule playback of

contents ahead.

 Live Internet Data. Connect to live feeds such as RSS, weather, forex or
stock quotes and more.

 Language. Switch to preferred language: English, Japanese, Chinese

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The User Interface
The ieHIP® have two types of User Interface, PCUI Mode or PC User Interface Mode and
TVUI Mode or Television User Interface Mode.

To switch modes:

 PCUI:
- Click Option found at the Dynamic Mouse Menu (DMM) Toolbar then
select User Interface then select PC Style or;
- From Tree menu under Setup select Option then User Interface then select
PC Style).

 TVUI:
- Click Option found at the Dynamic Mouse Menu (DMM) Toolbar then
select User Interface then select TV Style or;
- From Tree menu under Setup select Option then User Interface then select
TV Style).

A. PC UI Mode (PC User Interface)

This is the default user interface mode and is recommended when configuring or
editing the digital signage.

Dynamic Mouse Menu

(DMM) Toolbar

Uniplayer

Multimedia Keys
(MMK) Toolbar
Information Window

Tree View Pane

1. Tree View Pane

Contains Search Field and the Content Management Folders.

Configuration is set in this area and right-clicking any of the folders in this
pane will show the Tree View Pane Context Menu.

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 Search Field

Searches for files, contents, and other

resources based on specified keywords.

 Content Management Folders

 Context Menu

Play Plays a file or content

List – view the contents in another window
in List format
Explore
Thumbnail - view the contents in another
window in thumbnail format
Add Adds a folder or subfolder.
Cut Moves a folder or item from its location.
Copy Copies a folder or item.
Includes the property of folder or item
Copy Property
being copied.
Creates a shortcut to an item. When the
Link source item is modified, the linked item
inherits all the changes.
Inserts a copy of a folder or item in a
Paste
specified location.
Delete Removes a folder or item.
Refresh Reloads the Tree View Pane.
Stores all deleted folders and items. The
Recycle Bin deleted folders and items in the Recycle
Bin can be restored back to its original
location.
Updates the Timestamp. Set either to the
Update
current or later date and time.
Properties Shows the values of a folder or item.

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2. Dynamic Mouse Menu (DMM) Toolbar usually

BACK Displays the previous page.

FORWARD Moves to the next page.
Stops the currently-running content and plays the default
ESCAPE
configuration.
HOME Reloads the Tree View Pane and displays main menu.
FAVORITES Displays a list of bookmarked sites.
Drops down a list of popular search engines and web
SEARCH
directories.
Contains the user Interface modes, remote control
OPTION
settings, language, and output dimension settings.
HELP Pops up Help window.
Enters any valid URL and displays the webpage on the
URL Field
Web Player.
FULL SCREEN Toggles the screen to full view and back.
Drops down a list of System Exit commands:
Minimize: Reduces the window to an icon in the
taskbar.
Restore Down: Returns the window to its former state
Maximize F11: Displays the window at it's largest size
Exit: Closes the application.
POWER Log off: Terminates the active user session.
Shutdown: Terminates application and turns off the
PC.
Restart: Re-boots the computer.
Stand by: Suspends the configuration and puts the
system in an off-like state.
Hibernate: Saves the current configuration and
powers down the system.

3. Multimedia Keys (MMK) Toolbar

PLAY Plays a file or content

PAUSE Puts on hold a playing file or content.
Stops the currently-playing content or stops a recording
STOP activity.
RECORD Records multimedia contents.
VOLUME - Lowers the sound volume.

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 SPEAKER
ON/OFF Turns on/off the sound.
VOLUME + Raises the sound volume.
REWIND Performs fast-motion backward playback.
FORWARD Performs fast-motion play.
REPLAY Plays the previous scene of content.
SKIP Skips to the next scene of content.
Scans and plays the next higher
CHANNEL + channel/chapter/track/content (if contents are queued up).
Scans the next lower channel/chapter/track/content (if
CHANNEL - contents are queued up).
PROGRESS Conveys length and indicates progress of a media or
BAR content currently playing

4. UniPlayer – The UniPlayer or Unified Player displays all compatible

contents, including TV and Camera. It is controlled by the Multimedia
Keys. Activate a specific tier to play a media in it.

5. Information Window – Displays the items that are played or being

queued to play in the UniPlayer. It also displays information related to an
item or folder in the Tree View Pane.

6. Properties Window – Displays and allows changes to the information

and values of the selected object or folder.

To invoke this window:

1. Right-click any item or folder from the Tree View pane [example:
Tier].
2. Select Properties.

B. TV UI

This mode allows user to navigate the software in a TV-like environment.

Dynamic Mouse
Menu (DMM)

Uniplayer

Number Based Tree

Menu Pane

Multimedia Keys
(MMK) Toolbar

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Note: Dynamic Mouse Menu (DMM) Toolbar, UniPlayer, Information Area
and Multimedia Keys (MMK) Toolbar functions exactly the same as the ones
defined in PCUI Mode section.

1. Number Based Tree Menu Pane - Contains Search Field, Navigation

Tools and Number Based Menu.

 Search Field

Looks for files, contents, and other resources

based on specified keywords.

 Navigation Tools

Page Up Scrolls the Number Based Menu one screen up.

Page Down Scrolls the Number Based Menu one screen down.
Current Page Indicates the current page the user is in.
Total Number
Indicates the total number of pages.
of Pages
Page Left Moves the cursor to end of the Number Based Menu item.
Moves the cursor to beginning of the Number Based Menu
Page Right
item.
Activates the currently selected menu or starts search when
Enter
search field is filled-out.

 Number Based Menu – this is equivalent to the Content Management

Folders in the Tree View Pane in PCUI Mode. The user can navigate this pane
using a compatible PC remote control. The numbers in this menu corresponds
to the touchpad of the remote control.

Number Based
Menu

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The Content Management Folders
A. Signage

Contains subfolders that lets user configure and create the digital signage, such
folders as Play Context, Tier, Layout, Playlist and Configuration.

1. Play Context – sets the Play Time, Play Command and Device
Command.

Play Context
Templates Description
Folders
Date
Date and Time Allows you set a date, time, day,
Date and Duration or duration to schedule the
Play Time Time playback of contents. To use this
Time and Day feature, you may create, edit or
Time and Duration reuse a template.
Duration
Stretch On Allows you to set a transition
Transition Random style of contents, stretch a
Mute content to fit a tier and turn
Play Command on/off Mute for the sound during
Set Active Tier
playback. To use this feature,
Set Image Slide Duration you may create, edit or directly
Set Flash Duration use a Play Command item.
ATV Antenna Device
ATV Cable Device Allows you set a command or
DTV ATSC Device assign a function to a device
Device DTV DVB-T Device connected to the system. To use
Command DTV DVB-S Device this feature, you may edit or
Camera Device reuse a template and set it in a
device.
S-Video Device
Video Composite Device

2. Tier – refers to a quadrant of the screen and its size and order of appearance
is set by providing the appropriate values of its X, Y coordinates and Z-index.
The X and Y coordinates specify the values of the starting and ending points
of the length and width of a tier. The z-index sets the order of tiers.

3. Layout – refers to the overall look of the screen. It may be composed of a

single tier or multiple tiers.

4. Playlist – sets of media and their play order. The number of Playlist should
be equal to the number of tiers created when applied to a configuration.

5. Configuration – consists of a layout and playlists assigned to each tier. The

user has the option to reuse the configuration templates or create their own.
This should be appropriate to the location, occasion and audience where
signage is placed.

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 The Configuration Templates are:

 Default Configuration – plays on screen automatically once the

application is launched unless another configuration is specified.

 Landscape Configuration – lists the sample configurations for

different industries like Schools, Stores, Medical Institutions, Hotels,
etc.

 Portrait Configuration – displays content in portrait orientation for

vertical display panels.

 Device Configuration – shows when a Camera, TV or Digital TV is

assigned in a Playlist. This is only applicable if any of the mentioned
devices are connected to the computer.

The Device Configuration Templates:

 Camera Configuration – plays a configuration if system

has a camera.

 ATV Configuration and DTV/ ATSC Configuration –

plays a configuration if system has a TV Tuner.

 TV-Camera Configuration – plays both with TV and

camera

B. Video
This displays a list of video contents and user can store or add other Video files here
from PC. Shows the camera and TV options when the device is connected to the
system. Below are supported video file extensions that require installation of 3rd
Party Software.

Needs Installation of
Supported
Third-Party
Content Type File
Software?
Extensions
YES NO
.wmv ∕
.avi ∕
.mpeg ∕
.mpg ∕
Video .swf ∕
(Including .mov ∕
animation) .vob ∕
.m1v ∕
.ram ∕
.rm ∕
.flv /

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C. Images
This contains list of images or pictures and user can store or add image files from
PC. Below are supported image file extensions that require installation of 3rd
Party Software.

Needs Installation of
Supported
Third-Party
Content Type File
Software?
Extensions
YES NO
.gif /
.jpeg /
Image .jpg /
.png /
.bmp /
Others .ppt /

D. Audio
This contains list of audio files or music and user can store or add audio files
from PC. Below are supported audio file extensions that require installation of 3rd
Party Software.

Needs Installation of
Supported
Third-Party
Content Type File
Software?
Extensions
YES NO
.mp3 /
.wma /
.wav /
.midi /
.asf /
Audio .asx /
.mid /
.rmi /
.mp2 /
.mpa /
.ra /

E. Live Update
This contains the Ticker, Weather and Clock folders.

 Ticker - displays scrolling information and is usually found at the bottom

of the screen.
 Custom Message - It can be a customized text message or RSS
feed from the internet like weather forecast, stock market
summaries and headline news.
 RSS – feeds from different websites like headline news or stock
market updates that can be used as your ticker

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  Weather – contains different weather forecast
 Clocks – contains different clock designs.

F. My PC
My PC lets you access files, programs, and other resources in your PC without
leaving the application.

G. Utility
This contains audio/visual creating or editing applications as well as Search
Engines.

H. Setup
Setup changes the current system setup, provides brief information about the
software, and provides a set of other utilities.

 System Exit – offers options for minimizing, restoring, maximizing,

and closing applications, or for logging off, shutting down, and re-
starting the computer. This has the same function as the System Exit
found in DMM Toolbar.

Reduces the window to an icon

Minimize
in the taskbar.
Restore Returns the window to its
Down former state
Displays the window at it's
Maximize F11
largest size
Exit Closes the application.
Terminates the active user
Log Off
System Exit session
Terminates application and
Shutdown
turns off the PC
Restart Re-boots the computer.
Suspends the configuration and
Standby puts the system in an off-like
state.
Saves the current configuration
Hibernate
and powers down the system.

 Support – shows the list of ieHIP® support services such as FAQ,

Downloads and Technical Support.

 Option – contains the same choices as in the Option icon in the DMM
Toolbar.

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 Option PC Style
Switches the interface to PCUI
mode
Switches the interface to TVUI
User TV Style
mode
Interface
Disables keyboard, remote,
Lock User
and mouse controls within the
interface
interface
Remote Show a list of remote controls to use in
Controller the application
Language Customizes the language settings
Output Sets the dimension of the digital signage to
Dimension prevent blurry and pixilated content

 Account Management

Creates a user log-in account

User Account to be able to use the
software.
Lets user activate the
Account
software by providing valid
Management License Key
License Key when software
expires
Member Pops-up a window that lets
Registration user register information.

 About – displays the software information, version number, and release

date in the information Window in the Work Area.

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How To’s – ieHIP® Media Connect

A. Content Management

1. Importing a File From PC or Device

a. Expand My PC menu in the Tree View Pane. It shows the folders and
files of your PC and other removable devices.
b. Drag-and-drop a desired media file into the appropriate media folders
in the Tree View Pane.

2. Deleting a Media File

a. Expand the folder where the media file is [example: Image].

b. Right-click the media to delete and select Delete.

3. Previewing a Media File

a. Expand the folder where the media file is [example: Image].

b. Do any to preview:
 Right-click the desired media and select Play.
 Double-click the desired media.
 Select the desired media and select .

4. Previewing a Media File on a Specific Tier in the UniPlayer

a. Click a Tier in the UniPlayer to activate.

b. Expand the folder where the media file is [example: Image].
c. Do any to preview:
 Right-click the desired media and select Play.
 Double-click the desired media.
 Select the desired media and select .

B. Ticker

1. Creating a Custom Message Ticker

a. Expand Live Update in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Ticker.
c. Expand Custom Message (This contains the default ticker message
subfolder).
d. Right-click the default message subfolder and click Copy.
e. Right-click Custom Message then select Paste. An additional
subfolder in Custom Message appears.
f. Right-click the new subfolder and select Properties.
g. Key in the values for:

 Title: Labels the new ticker message subfolder.

 Image: Assigns an icon alongside the subfolder in the Tree View Pane.
 Font Type: Drops down to a selection of font styles.

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  Font Color: Drops down the font color palette.
 Font Size: Drops down the font size options.
 Background Color: Drops down the background color palette
 Ticker Speed: sets the speed of the ticker. 1 being the slowest and 5 the
fastest. 0 is stationary.
 Ticker Direction: Drops down a selection of ticker directions.
 Message: Area to type-in the custom ticker message.
 Customized: Opens up another window to allow align adjustment.

h. Click Save.

2. Creating a Custom RSS Ticker

Note: Recommended browser is Internet Explorer 7.

a. Expand Live Update in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Ticker.
c. Expand Custom Message. This contains several
custom message ticker subfolders.
d. Right-click a custom message ticker subfolder and Copy.
e. Right-click Custom Message and Paste. An
additional custom message ticker folder appears.
f. Under Ticker, Expand RSS then select List. A list of RSS sites appears.
g. Right-click an RSS site [example: CNN] then select Properties.
h. Copy the address in the URL box.
i. Go back to Ticker then select Custom Message. Right-
click the newly created custom message ticker folder
and select Properties.
j. Key in the values for:

 Title: Labels the new ticker message subfolder.

 URL: Type in or paste here the URL copied in step h.
 Font Type: Drops down to a selection of font styles.
 Font Color: Drops down the font color palette.
 Font Size: Drops down the font size options.
 Background Color: Drops down the background color palette
 Ticker Speed: sets the speed of the ticker. 1 being the slowest and 5 the
fastest.
0 is stationary.
 Ticker Direction: Drops down a selection of ticker directions.

k. Click Save.

3. Viewing a Custom Message Ticker

a. Expand Live Content menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Ticker.
c. Expand Custom Message.
d. Do any to preview:
 Right-click the custom message subfolder and select Play.
 Double-click the custom message subfolder.
 Select the custom message subfolder and select .

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C. TV

1. Performing an Auto-Scan for ATV

a. Expand Video menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand TV.
c. Expand the name of the TV Tuner device.
d. Expand Settings then select Signal Source.
e. Select either Antenna or Cable.
f. Click Auto-scan.

2. Performing an Auto-Scan for DTV

a. Expand Video menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand TV.
c. Expand the name of the TV Tuner device.
d. Click Auto-scan.

3. Changing the Channel

a. Expand Video menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand TV.
c. Expand the name of the TV Tuner device.
d. Right-click Change Channel and select Play.
e. Key in the channel number in the field.
f. Click OK.

4. Viewing the Last Channel

a. Expand Video menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand TV.
c. Expand the name of the TV Tuner device.
d. Click Last Channel.

5. Capturing an Image

a. Expand Video menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand TV.
c. Expand the name of the TV Tuner device.
d. Click Capture Still Image.

6. Viewing a Captured Image

a. Expand Video menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand TV.
c. Expand the name of the TV Tuner device.
d. Expand My Captured Images.
e. Do any to view:
 Right-click the desired image and select Play.
 Double-click the desired image.
 Click the desired image and select .

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 7. Recording a Program or Event

a. Expand Video menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand TV.
c. Expand either IPTV or the name of the TV Tuner device.
d. Tune in to the desired channel.
e. Click Record in the MMK Toolbar to start recording.
f. Click Stop in the MMK Toolbar to stop recording.

8. Viewing a Recorded Program or Event

a. Expand Video in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand TV.
c. Expand the TV Tuner device.
d. Expand My Recorded Programs.
e. Do any to view:
 Right-click the desired program or event and select Play.
 Double-click the desired program or event.
 Select the desired program or event and click .

D. Tier

1. Setting the X and Y Tier Coordinates

Upper Left X, Lower Right X, Upper Left Y and Lower Right Y define
the coordinates of a tier.

The X coordinates define the horizontal side of a tier. There are four X
coordinates in a tier. These are at the upper left-hand corner, upper right-
hand corner, lower left-hand corner and lower right-hand corner.

When plotting the coordinates in the layout, only two are used as
reference points: the Upper Left X which is the point where X begins and
the Lower Right X which is the point where X ends. The horizontal side
of the layout is equal to 100.

Thus, to determine X coordinates, simply note where you want to start

and end across the display (Upper Left X & Upper Right X).

The Y coordinates define the vertical side of a tier. There are four Y
coordinates in a tier. These are at the upper left-hand corner, upper right-
hand corner, lower left-hand corner and lower right-hand corner.

When plotting the coordinates in the layout, only two are used as
reference points: the Upper Left Y which is the point where Y begins and
the Lower Right Y which is the point where Y ends. The vertical side of
the layout is equal to 100.

Thus, to determine the Y coordinates, simply note where you start and
end down the display (Upper Left Y & Lower Left Y)

See below for reference:

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 Example:

2. Setting the Z-Index

The Z-index sets the order of the tiers. A tier with a greater z-index value
is always in front of the other with a lower z-index value.

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 Example: Below shows Tier2 in front of Tier1. This layout has 2 tiers,
Tier1 and Tier2. To put Tier2 in front of the other, the z-index of Tier2 is
set to 1 while the other tier is set to 0.

3. Creating a New Tier

Option 1: Copy-Paste-Edit

a. Expand Signage in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Tier. It contains sample tiers.
c. Right-click any sample Tier. Click Copy.
d. Right-click Tier then select Paste. An additional item in Tier appears.
e. Right-click the copied tier. Select Properties.
f. Key in the new values in the properties window.

Below is an example of a Tier Properties window.

 Title: Labels the new tier.

 Upper Left X: Starting point of the horizontal side of a tier.
 Upper Left Y: Starting point of the vertical side of a tier.
 Lower Right X: Ending point of the horizontal side of a tier.
 Lower Right Y: Ending point of the vertical side of a tier
 Z-Index: sets the order of elements.

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 g. Click Save.

Option 2: Add Function

a. Expand Signage in the Tree View Pane.

b. Right-click Tier then select Add. The New Tier Properties window
opens.
c. At the bottom of the New Tier Properties window click Template.
d. Choose Tier.
e. Key in the new values in the New Tier Properties window i.e. Title.
f. Click Save.

4. Editing a Tier

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Tier.
c. Right-click the tier to edit and select Properties.
d. In the properties window, key in the new values for the Title, Upper
Left X,
Upper Left Y, Lower Right X, Lower Right Y and Z-Index
e. Click Save.

5. Deleting a Tier

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Tier.
c. Right-click on the tier to delete and select Delete.

6. Previewing a Tier

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Tier.
c. Do any to preview:
 Right-click the desired tier and select Play.
 Double-click the desired tier.
 Select the desired tier and click .

E. Layout

1. Creating a New Layout Folder

Option 1: Copy-Paste-Edit

a. Expand Signage in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Layout. It contains sample layout.
c. Right-click on any layout sample.
d. Click Copy.
e. Right-click Layout then select Paste. An additional item in Layout
appears.
f. Right-click on the copied layout. Select Properties.
g. Type in the new Title in its properties window.
h. Click Save.

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 i. Expand the new layout folder and delete its contents.

Option 2: Add Function

a. Expand Signage in the Tree View Pane.

b. Right-click Layout then select Add. The New Layout Properties window
opens.
c. At the bottom of the New Layout Properties window click Template.
d. Choose Layout.
e. Key the values in the New Layout Properties window i.e. Title.
f. Click Save.

2. Deleting a Layout

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Layout.
c. Right-click the layout folder to delete and select Delete.

3. Adding a Tier to the Layout Folder

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Layout.
c. Expand Tier.
d. Drag-and-drop a tier (created or default) from the Tier menu into the
layout (created or default) folder under the Layout menu.
e. Repeat until all tiers are added into the layout folder.
f. Expand the layout folder under Layout to view tiers.

4. Editing a Tier in a Layout Folder

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Layout.
c. Expand the layout folder.
d. Right-click the tier to edit and select Properties.
e. In the properties window, type the new values for the Title, Upper
Left X,
Upper Left Y, Lower Right X, Lower Right Y and Z-Index.
f. Click Save.
g. Repeat if more than one tier needs editing.

5. Deleting a Tier in a Layout Folder

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Layout menu.
c. Expand a layout folder [example: Layout F] where the tiers to delete are.
d. Right-click the tier to delete and select Delete.
e. Repeat if more than one tier needs to be deleted.

6. Previewing a Layout

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Layout.
c. Do any to preview:

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  Right-click the desired layout and select Play.
 Double-click the desired layout.
 Select the desired layout folder and click .

F. Playlist

1. Creating a New Playlist Folder

Option 1: Copy-Paste-Edit

a. Expand Signage in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Playlist. It contains sample playlists.
c. Right-click on any sample playlists.
d. Click Copy.
e. Right-click Playlist then select Paste. An additional item in Playlist
appears.
f. Right-click the copied playlist. Select Properties.
g. Type-in the new Title in its properties window.
h. Click Save.
i. Expand the new playlist folder and delete its contents.

Option 2: Add Function

a. Expand Signage in the Tree View Pane.

b. Right-click Playlist then select Add. The New Playlist Properties
window opens.
c. At the bottom of the New Playlist Properties window click
Template.
d. Choose Playlist. Type in the new values like Title, etc.
e. Click Save.

2. Deleting a Playlist

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Playlist.
c. Right-click the playlist folder to delete and select Delete.

3. Adding a Content to the Playlist Folder

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand a media folder [example: Image].
c. Expand Playlist.
d. Drag-and-drop a media file from a media folder [example: Image]
into a playlist folder under Playlist.
e. Repeat until all desired media files are added.
f. Expand the playlist to view the media files.

4. Assigning the Ticker to a Playlist Folder

a. Expand Live Content.

b. Expand Ticker.
c. Expand either Custom Message or RSS.

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 d. Expand Playlist.
e. Drag-and-drop the custom message or any of the listed RSS categories
into a playlist folder.

5. Assigning the Camera to a Playlist Folder

a. Attach a camera to the computer.

b. Create a playlist folder.
c. Expand Video in the Tree View Pane. It should contain several video
items.
d. Expand Camera. The name of the camera device should be listed
there.
e. Expand Signage.
f. Expand Playlist. It should contain the newly created playlist folder
g. Drag-and-drop the name of the camera device into the playlist folder.
h. Expand Play Context then select Device Command. It should
contain the Camera Device.
i. Drag-and-drop the Camera Device command on top of the camera
device name in the playlist folder.

Example: Playlist
Playlist A
Camera Device
Name of the Camera Device
Image A
Image B
Playlist B

2. Assigning the TV to a Playlist Folder

a. Install a TV Tuner.
b. Run Auto-Scan.
c. Create a playlist folder.
d. Expand Video.
e. Expand TV. The TV Tuner should appear.
f. Expand Signage.
g. Expand Playlist. The newly created playlist folder appears.
h. Drag-and-drop the TV Tuner device into the playlist folder.
i. Expand Play Context then select Device Command. It should contain
the device commands.
j. Edit the channel of the desired TV device command [example: ATV
Antenna Device].
k. Drag-and-drop the device command on top of the TV Tuner device in the
playlist folder.

Example: Playlist
Playlist A
ATV Antenna Device
Name of the TV Tuner Device
Image A
Image B
Playlist B

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 3. Deleting a Content in a Playlist Folder

a. Expand Signage in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Playlist. It should show several Playlists.
c. Expand a playlist.
d. Right-click the media file and select Delete.
e. Repeat if more than one media files need to be deleted.

4. Previewing a Playlist

a. Expand Signage in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Playlist.
c. Do any to preview:
 Right-click the desired playlist and select Play.
 Double-click the desired playlist.
 Select the desired playlist and click .

5. Previewing a Playlist on a Specific Tier in the UniPlayer

a. Click the desired tier to activate.

b. Expand Signage then select Playlist.
c. Do any to preview:
 Right-click the desired playlist and select Play.
 Double-click the desired playlist.
 Select the desired playlist and click .

G. Configuration

1. Creating a New Configuration

Option 1: Copy-Paste-Edit

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Configuration.
c. Right-click on any of the configuration templates.
d. Click Copy.
e. Right-click Configuration then select Paste. Additional item in
Configuration appears.
f. Right-click the copied configuration folder. Select Properties.
g. Type the new Title in its properties window.
h. Click Save.
i. Expand the newly copied configuration folder. It should contain a
Layout and Playlist folder.
j. Expand Layout and delete its contents.
k. Expand Playlist and delete its contents.

Option 2: Add Function

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Right-click Configuration then select Add. The New Configuration
Properties opens.

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 c. At the bottom of the New Playlist Properties window click
Template.
d. Choose Configuration. Type in the new values of the configuration
folder like Title, etc.
e. Click Save.

2. Deleting a Configuration Folder

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Configuration.
c. Right-click a configuration folder and select Delete.

3. Adding the Layout in a Configuration Folder

a. Create a new configuration folder.

b. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.
c. Expand Layout.
d. Expand Configuration.
e. Expand the new configuration folder. It should contain an empty layout
subfolder.
f. Drag-and-drop the desired layout folder from Layout
into the layout subfolder in the new configuration
folder.

4. Adding the Playlists in a Configuration Folder

a. Create a new configuration folder.

b. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.
c. Expand Playlist.
d. Expand Configuration.
e. Expand the newly-added configuration folder. It should contain an
empty playlist subfolder.
f. Drag-and-drop the desired playlist from Playlist into the playlist
subfolder in the newly-added configuration folder.
g. Repeat until all desired playlists are added to the playlist subfolder.

Note: The number of playlists placed in the playlist subfolder must

match to the arrangement and number of tiers in the Layout folder.

Example: Bay Hotel is the newly-added configuration folder. It

contains the Layout and Playlist subfolders. Layout F from Layout
has 3 tiers. Thus three playlists must be added into the Playlist
subfolder to match the number of tiers found under Layout F. The
order of the playlist must match the sequence of the tier so that the
playlist plays in the correct tier. See below for reference.

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 5. Deleting a Layout Folder Under a Configuration Folder

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Configuration. It should contain several configuration templates.
c. Expand a configuration template. It should contain a Layout and Playlist
subfolder.
d. Expand Layout subfolder.
e. Right-click the layout and select Delete.

6. Deleting a Playlist Folder Under a Configuration Folder

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Configuration. It should contain several configuration templates
c. Expand a configuration template. It should contain a Layout and Playlist
subfolder
d. Expand Playlist subfolder.
e. Right-click the playlist to be deleted and select Delete.

7. Previewing a Configuration

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Configuration.
c. Do any to preview:
 Right-click the desired configuration folder and select Play.
 Double-click the desired configuration folder.
 Click the desired configuration folder and select .

H. Play Time

1. Creating a New Play Time

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View pane.

b. Expand Play Context then select Play Time.
c. Right-click a play context item [example: Time].
d. Click Copy.
e. Right-click Play Time then select Paste. A copy of the play time item
appears.
f. Right-click the copied item [example: Time]. Select Properties.
g. Type the new values in the properties window.

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 Note: Fill-out only whichever is applicable to a folder.

Values Format
Start click on a calendar button to
Date Start Date and End Date
Date assign a date
Date and Start Date, End Date Start click on a calendar button to
End Date
Time Time and End Time assign a date
Date and Start Date, End Date and Start
24-Hour
Duration Duration Time
Time Start Time and End Time End Time 24-Hour
Length of play time in seconds.
Time and Start Time, End Time and
Duration Example: 5 [equivalent to 5
Day Day
seconds]
Time and Start Time, End Time and
Duration Duration
Format is DDD referring to the
Day Day only
Day first 3 letters in upper cases of
Day and
Day and Duration the weekdays. Example: FRI
Duration
Duration Duration only

h. Click Save.

2. Editing a Play Time

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Play Context the select Play Time.
c. Right-click the item to edit [ex. Time]. Select Properties.
d. Type the new values in the properties window.
e. Click Save.

3. Setting the Play Time to a Configuration

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Configuration.
c. Expand Play Context
d. Expand Play Time.
e. Drag–and–drop a Play Time item [example: Time] on top of a
configuration folder, playlist folder or playlist item under
Configuration.

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 Example 1: Example 2:

Configuration Configuration
Time (Start: 12:00; End 14:00) Time (Start: 12:00; End 14:00)
Configuration A Configuration A
Configuration B Layout
Time (Start: 14:01; End 14:30) Playlist
Configuration C Time (Start: 14:01; End 14:30)
Playlist A
Playlist B
The Play Context item above Configuration An
Configuration A and B plays
overrides the Play Context item above Playlist
consecutively from 12:00 to 2:00 and
A thus Playlist A and B starts at 12:00 and ends
Configuration C starts at 2:01 to 2:30
at 2:00 as well.

I. Play Command
1. Creating a New Play Command

a. Expand Signage.
b. Expand Play Context then select Play Command.
c. Right-click a Play Command item [example: Stretch On].
d. Click Copy.
e. Right-click Play Command and select Paste. A copy of the Play
Command item appears.
f. Right-click the newly-copied command then select Properties.
g. Type in the new values for:

Note: Fill-out only whichever is applicable to a configuration.

Title: Assigns a new play command name.

Icon: Allows the user to browse for an image that will be the icon of the new
play command in the Tree View Pane or just use default.
Stretch: Drops down to Yes or No.
Transition: Drops down to several transition styles and options.
Mute: Allows user to check or uncheck the box to either turn of or turn on the
speakers or sound.

h. Click Save.

2. Editing a Play Command

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Play Context  Play Command.
c. Right-click the item to edit [ex. Stretch On]. Select Properties.
d. Type the new values in the properties window like Title, etc.
e. Click Save.

3. Setting the Play Command to a Playlist Folder or Item

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

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 b. Expand Playlist.
c. Expand Play Context.
d. Expand Play Command.
e. Drag–and–drop a play command item [example: Stretch On] on top
of a playlist folder or item.

Example: Playlist
Playlist A
Stretch On
Image A
Image B
Playlist B

J. Device Command

1. Editing a Device Command

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Play Context then select Device Command.
c. Right-click the item to edit [ex. ATV Antenna Device]. Select
Properties.
d. Type the new values in the properties window.

Note: Fill-out only whichever is applicable to a device.

Title: Assigns a new device command name.

Channel: Specifies the channel to which a TV device should tune in. This is
applicable for ATV and DTV only.
Device: Drops down to several device functions and commands. Choose the
appropriate and desired function and command for the device.

The Device Functions and Commands are:

ATV Antenna: Analog TV command

ATV Cable: Analog TV command
DTV ATSC: Digital TV command
DTV DVB-T: Digital TV command
DTV DVB-S: Digital TV Command
S-Video: S-Video devices
Composite: Composite devices
Camera: Camera devices

e. Click Save.

2. Setting the Device Command to a Device

a. Create a playlist folder.

b. Drag-and-drop the name of the device into the playlist folder
[example: Camera or TV Tuner].
c. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.
d. Expand Play Context then select Device Command.
e. Drag-and-drop a Device Command item [example: ATV Antenna
Device] on top of the device in the playlist folder.

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 Example: Playlist
Playlist A
ATV Antenna Device
Name of the TV Tuner device
Playlist B
Image A
Image B

K. Setting the Output Dimension

Option 1: From the Tree View Pane

a. Expand Setup.
b. Expand Option then select Output Dimension.
c. Either select from the predefined resolution or define the dimension [User
Defined].
d. For User Defined type the values:

 Upper Left X: Starting point of the horizontal axis of the interface.

 Upper Left Y: Starting point of the vertical axis of the interface.
 Lower Right X: Ending point of a horizontal axis of the interface.
 Lower Right Y: Ending point of a vertical axis of the interface.

e. Click Save.

Option 2: From Dynamic Mouse Menu Toolbar

a. Click Option from the DMM Toolbar.

b. Highlight Output Dimension and then select desired dimension from the
list or use User Defined.
c. For User Defined type the values:

 Upper Left X: Starting point of the horizontal axis of the interface.

 Upper Left Y: Starting point of the vertical axis of the interface.
 Lower Right X: Ending point of a horizontal axis of the interface.
 Lower Right Y: Ending point of a vertical axis of the interface.

d. Click Save.

L. Creating a User Account

Option 1: Copy-Paste-Edit Properties

1. Expand Setup in the Tree View Pane.

2. Expand Account Management.
3. Expand User Account. It should contain a user account.
4. Right-click an account [example: admin] and select Copy.
5. Right-click Account Management and select Paste. A copy of the user
account appears.
6. Right-click the copied account and select Properties.
7. Type in the values for:

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 Title: Assigns the new user account name
Username: Creates a new user account identification
Password: Creates a new user account password
Confirm Password: Re-type the new password and make sure it’s exactly the
same as the Password typed in above.

8. Click Save.
9. Exit and re-launch ieHIP® Media Connect. A log-in box prompts you
when any item in the Tree View Pane is clicked.
10. Type in the newly created username and password.

Option 2: Add Function

a. Expand Setup in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Account Management.
c. Right-click User Account then select Add. The New User Account
Properties window opens.
d. At the bottom of the window click Template. Choose User Account.
e. Type in the values for:

Title: Assigns the new user account name

Username: Creates a new user account identification
Password: Creates a new user account password
Confirm Password: Re-type the new password and
make sure it’s exactly the same as the Password typed
in above.

f. Click Save.
g. Exit and re-launch ieHIP® Digital Signage. A log-in
box prompts you when any item in the Tree View Pane
is clicked.
h. Type in the username and password that was just created.

M. Playing the Digital Signage

1. Playing a Configured Digital Signage

a. Expand Signage menu in the Tree View Pane.

b. Expand Configuration.
c. Do any to preview:
 Right-click the desired configuration folder and select Play.
 Double-click the desired configuration folder.
 Click the desired configuration folder and select .

d. Click Full Screen in the DMM Toolbar.

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