Hamilton Buhl FlashSign Software - Manual (Page 2)

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Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the LCD Media Display (Multi Media Player).
Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before operating for the first time to ensure you
utilize the many features this machine has to offer.
This unit can be operated like a regular Digital Picture Frame whereby you can insert an
appropriate memory card and view the contents of the card.
Or you can utilize the Ad PlayList Editor software provided with the unit which will enable you
to create and schedule your own media list incorporating photos, interval times, music and video.
However, in all cases, you still need to download content into the appropriate memory
card either using the software provided with the unit (Ad PlayList Editor) or by creating a
loop folder, other wise the unit will not play any content or files.
Using the software provided will enable you to maximize the many features of this unit
i.e. scheduling content by file, adjusting interval times/effects per file, using the timer etc.
Creating a loop folder will enable you to show content quickly and easily, at random,
without the option to vary interval time or effects etc.
Important Points to note:
Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from removing and re-inserting this card too often as this
may cause damage to the sensitive pins in the card slot and burn the machine’s decoder board or
driver board. If the pins are damaged or bent, this will render the CF card slot and unit inoperable.
The high speed CF card is the best option for displaying files, particularly video files, due to the
multiple contact points between the unit and the card.
The software provided is extremely easy to use and is most effective method to display media
content. However, it is important that you follow the instructions carefully when using the software to
load content into the frame.
In particular, be mindful as to the type of files which are being loaded into the frame.
Failure to follow the instructions for loading content or loading files which are not compatible
will usually result in the unit malfunctioning or freezing.
In the event of this happening, this will require you to reformat the USB and /or the CF card
before the unit is able to function properly.
Refer to the troubleshooting section for more details.
If you do have to remove the CF card temporarily, please ensure that when you re-insert it, you
line the grooves on the CF card slot carefully with the grooves on the card (with the main label on the
CF card facing towards you) and gently push it in.
Do not force it in under any circumstances.
The recommended method for displaying content in this frame is to copy the required content on
to a USB drive, using the software provided, and then insert it into the unit.
The contents of the USB drive will then automatically download into the CF card in the unit.