Polycom® Digital Signage™ (PDS™) 2000 Server Getting Started Guide 1.
Trademark Information Polycom®, the Triangles logo, ReadiManager®, SoundPoint®, SoundStation®, ViaVideo®, VoiceStation®, Vortex®, and VSX® are registered trademarks of Polycom, Inc.
Contents Contents 1 About Polycom Digital Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Polycom Digital Signage Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polycom Digital Signage Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polycom Digital Signage Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polycom Digital Signage Remote Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polycom Digital Signage Web Controller . . . . . . . .
Digital Signage Getting Started Guide A iv Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Polycom, Inc.
1 About Polycom Digital Signage This chapter explains the Polycom Digital Signage architecture.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Architecture Overview Polycom Digital Signage Remote Manager The Polycom Digital Signage Remote Manager application works with the Polycom Digital Signage Server to enable administration of networks of players. Polycom Digital Signage Web Controller The Polycom Digital Signage Web Controller software lets users easily update and manage content on the Players in a Polycom Digital Signage network, with point-and-click simplicity.
Customer Support About Polycom Digital Signage The content is automatically distributed to Polycom Digital Signage Players via the Polycom Digital Signage Server, which acts as the central hub for the Polycom Digital Signage system. The Polycom Digital Signage Player renders content in real time for display to a monitor, with the Polycom Digital Signage Agent linking Players to the Server.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide 4 Customer Support Polycom, Inc.
2 Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup This chapter explains how to set up the Polycom Digital Signage (PDS) Server as part of the Polycom Digital Signage solution.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Safety Notice and Warnings Safety Notice and Warnings Environmental Warning Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This notice is required by California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 33: Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This product/part includes a battery that contains Perchlorate material. Ratings V: 100 - 240 VAC (auto-range) Hz: 60/50 A: 4.
Electrical and General Safety Guidelines Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup CAUTION To avoid electrical shock, check the power cords as follows. • This product is to be installed in Restricted Access Location only. • Use the exact type of power cords required. • Use power cord(s) that came with safety certifications. • Power cord(s) must comply with AC voltage requirements in your region.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Electrical and General Safety Guidelines Disposing of Battery Backup Units - If Applicable WARNING If the BBU is damaged in any way, toxic chemicals may be released. The material in the battery pack contains heavy metals that can contaminate the environment. Federal, state, and local regulations prohibit the disposal of rechargeable batteries in public landfills. Be sure to recycle the old battery packs properly.
Electrical and General Safety Guidelines Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup CAUTION Polycom, Inc. • To prevent the unit from overheating, never install the appliance in an enclosed area that is not properly ventilated or cooled. For proper airflow, keep the front and back sides of the appliance clear of obstructions and away from the exhaust of other equipment.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Unpacking the Appliance CAUTION Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures can prevent ESD damage to critical components. • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready for use.
Site Preparation Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup Hardware Kit: screws, cone washers, and cage nuts (from left to right) • 8 (Eight) M5 x 12 flat head screws • 2 (Two) 10-32 x 3/4” pan head screws • 22 (Twenty-two) M4 x 4 truss head screws • 8 (Eight) M5 x 12 cone washers • 10 (Ten) M5 Cage nuts NOTE: Use the hardware supplied with your specific rack if different from the hardware supplied in this kit.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Rack Installation Always keep the rack’s front door and all panels and components on the appliances closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. • Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
Rack Installation Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup NOTE: The following installation procedures for are for use with the rails and hardware provided in your ship kit. If different style rails are being used, or if your rack requires different hardware, refer to the instructions provided with your rail or rack ship kit.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide • Rack Installation Make sure the rack / rail assemblies and screws are aligned in the rack not only in the front and back, but are level in height on the left and right sides for proper alignment for appliance installation.
Rack Installation Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup NOTE: The following installation procedures are for use with the rails and hardware provided in your ship kit. If different style rails are being used, or if your rack requires different hardware, refer to the instructions provided with your rail or rack ship kit.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide • Rack Installation Tighten each of the the single screws on the small fixed brackets (located on either side of the rack) to secure the brackets in the rack and ensure appliance stability. A A A M5 x 12 flat head screws* (two front and rear) A B B Step 3 16 • Align the fixed chassis rails on the appliance with the fixed rack rail brackets installed in the rack.
Rear Panel Connections Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup Rear Panel Connections USB Port Serial Port Mouse Port PCI Expansion Slots Keyboard Port VGA Port AC Power Inlets 2 1 Two Power Cords Ethernet Cable Power Good LEDs Network Interface Connector Power Supply Locks Connect Cables 1 Connect the power cords. 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to port 1. 3 Connect any other required cables. NOTE: Both power cords need to be plugged into the appliance.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Front Panel Operation Front Panel Operation Power Button 18 • Power on the appliance. • Remove the front bezel by pressing in on the right side of the bezel to release it. • To power the appliance on, press the power button located on the far right on the front side of the appliance. • Once the system has been powered on, replace the bezel. Polycom, Inc.
3 Polycom Digital Signage Server Software Setup This chapter explains the startup process for the Polycom Digital Signage Server and network configuration via the Polycom Digital Signage Remote Manager. This chapter contains the following sections: • Polycom Digital Signage Server Setup • Installing Remote Manager • Starting the Remote Manager Polycom Digital Signage Server Setup Upon completing the steps detailed in the previous chapter, you will need to conduct a brief setup procedure.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Installing Remote Manager Installing Remote Manager The Remote Manager is used to administer networks of Polycom Digital Signage Servers and Players from a third party desktop computer. Remote Manager is supported on Windows XP, Windows Vista (32 bit), and Windows 7 (32 bit). Windows Vista and Windows 7 require the additional pre-installation steps outlined below.
Installing Remote Manager Polycom, Inc. Polycom Digital Signage Server Software Setup 3 The setup wizard will appear. Click Next. 4 The Select Destination Location window will appear. If you wish to install the Remote Manager to a specific directory, provide a new pathway or click Browse; otherwise, click Next..
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide 22 Installing Remote Manager 5 Provide a point in the Start Menu for the Remote Manager shortcut. Click Next. 6 Choose whether to Create Desktop Icons and click Next. Polycom, Inc.
Starting the Remote Manager Polycom Digital Signage Server Software Setup 7 A summary screen will appear. Click Install. Starting the Remote Manager The Remote Manager can be used to confirm that the server is online. 1 Start Remote Manager. You will be prompted for a license key. a In the dialog, click the Request a License Key button. b Enter the PDS Serial Number. Contact Polycom Support to obtain this number.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide d Starting the Remote Manager Click OK to register your product. The Remote Manager will then appear. 2 3 24 Click the Connect button in the upper left hand corner of Remote Manager. The Connect to Polycom Server pop-up appears. a Enter the name or IP address of the Polycom Digital Signage Server. The name will be PDSSERVER by default. b Enter the login credentials, which by default will be Administrator/Polycom123. c Click Connect.
Starting the Remote Manager Polycom Digital Signage Server Software Setup 4 Polycom, Inc. For information on setting up and starting the Polycom Digital Signage Player, consult the Polycom Digital Signage Player Getting Started Guide. For information on the using the Player or starting a new Polycom Digital Signage Network with an existing Server, consult the Polycom Digital Signage Player Administrator Guide.
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A Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notices USA Regulatory Notices Part 15 FCC Rules This device is compliant with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interferences received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Regulatory Notices Canadian Regulatory Notices Class A Digital Device This Class [A] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [A] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. EEA Regulatory Notices This Polycom Digital Signage Server has been marked with the CE mark. This mark indicates compliance with EEC Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.
