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- | ====== Samsung Smart Signage ====== | + | ====== Samsung Smart Signage ====== |
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+ | This guide shows how to setup a Tizen-based Samsung Smart Signage display for use with Blocks. | ||
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+ | :!: **IMPORTANT** | ||
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+ | The example screenshots shown below are from Samsung QB43N model. Other models may have slightly different user interface. Please refer to Samsungs documentation for details. | ||
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+ | First prepare a working environment with a, preferably using our Linux-based server image. If desired, also enable DNS and DHCP as described under [[blocks: | ||
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+ | :!: As an alternative to using the remote to set up the display, you may use a USB keyboard. That makes it easier to enter some options, such as the server URL. If so, the //menu// button mentioned below corresponds to the Windows key and the //home// button corresponds to F5. | ||
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+ | * Connect the display to the network. | ||
+ | * If the display is brand new, the setup wizard will start. | ||
+ | * Alternatively, | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | * Set your preferred language. | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | * Set your display orientation. | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | * Set auto power to off. | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | * Set the network to Wired (assuming that's what you want) and Automatic or DHCP. | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | * Set the time and date. | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | * Set to play via URL launcher. | ||
+ | * For displays based on Tizen 7, this is referred to as " | ||
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+ | * Type %%http:// | ||
+ | * For displays based on Tizen 7, type %%http:// | ||
+ | * If your network/DNS isn't set up to resolve pixi.guide to your Blocks server, replace the domain name with the IP address of yor Blocks server. | ||
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+ | :!: To change this URL once the initial setup has been completet, press the HOME button (with a small house) on the remote control then select "URL Launcher Settings" | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | * Name the display as desired. | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | * Click " | ||
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+ | ===== Controlling display power from Blocks ===== | ||
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+ | In order to turn //on// the display from Blocks, Wake-on-LAN must be recognized by the display. Do as follows: | ||
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+ | * Press " | ||
+ | * Locate the " | ||
+ | * Press " | ||
+ | * Locate the " | ||
+ | * Set the PC connection cable option to " | ||
- | Some of the screens from Samsung is capable to connect to Blocks with its own on board Tizen system. | ||
- | The screen we have tested successful is Model QB43N. | ||
- | It is always vice to ensure the players in mind has the performance required to play back you content. Build in players is in general not as powerful normal | ||
- | Having that said the Tizen 4.0 seem to work as expected with no major drawbacks. | ||
- | To get things started make sure to have a Blocks server with DHCP and DNS server setup and running. | ||
- | Connect the tv to server ideally via a wired network. | ||
- | Start up the tv. | ||
- | It is recommended to connect a keyboard to the USB port of the tv as that makes it easier to type in the URI adress later on. | ||