Hardware manual

1 Mini-Plug to RS-232 Serial Port

This port is used to control functions and features using serial communications.

2 Ethernet Port

Connects the Digital Signage Creator to the network using Ethernet cabling.

When connected, the Digital Signage Creator unit can be controlled using the

built-in Web interface of the DSD (Digital Signage Director) software.

3 USB Port

Connect a USB cable to this port. This port supports USB 2.0 (up to 10

Mbps) and can be used to connect external storage devices and touchscreen

controllers.

4 Status Indicator

This LED will ﬂ ash bright green when the Digital Signage Creator is operating

normally. If the Digital Signage Creator encounters an error, the LED will ﬂ ash

red or orange.

5 Reset Button

Press and hold this button for about ﬁ ve seconds to reboot the Digital Signage

Creator unit.

6 5V DC Locking Power Connector

Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to this connector.

7 HDMI Output

Connect an HDTV display to this HDMI port.

8 3.5mm L/R Analog Stereo mini-jack Output

This port is used to connect an external be used to output audio to an external

audio ampliﬁ er/device. This port will accept a standard 3.5 mm analog stereo

connector.

9 VGA Output

Connect a VGA display to this port.

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