magicinfo pro - introduction to magicinfo pro

What is Samsung MagicInfo Pro? Samsung MagicInfo Pro is a software and hardware system within specialized

network compatible LCD monitors, allowing transmission of media and office files across a standard Ethernet local area networks, from a computer with installed MagicInfo Pro software.

MagicInfo Pro consists of two parts: The MagicInfo Pro software built into the Samsung LCD display MagicInfo Pro server software installed on a networked PC

Display with MagicInfo Pro Computer with MagicInfo Pro Software

Media and Office Files

Introduction to MagicInfo Pro

What MagicInfo Pro Does:

• MagicInfo Pro offers a cost effective solution for a multi display network• Removes need to integrate PC/player into display system• Eliminates multiple sources and distribution • Provides easy content scheduling, power on/off, and input selection by

server PC• Simple configuration through LAN (100base-T Ethernet)

Without MagicInfo ProWithout MagicInfo Pro With MagicInfo ProWith MagicInfo Pro

PC+ Monitor

PC+ Monitor

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PC+ Monitor

PC+ Monitor

MagicInfo Pro Client 1



MagicInfo Pro Client 4 MagicInfo

Pro Client 5 MagicInfo Pro

Server PC

LANLAN

LANLAN

Multiple displays with a computer connected to each

unit.

Multiple displays with a single computer connected by MagicInfo

Pro.

Introduction to MagicInfo Pro

Samsung MagicInfo Pro relies on an Ethernet based Local Area Connection (LAN) network to transmit and receive data. The display can be connected in several ways, explained in the following slides: Display and Server PC connected to an existing network. Display and Server PC connected directly. Multiple displays connected to a network with a single server PC. Multiple displays, and multiple server PCs connected together. Multiple systems connected into a larger network via WAN.





Pro Client 5 MagicInfo Pro Server PC

LAN

The MagicInfo Pro Network

The display can be connected to an existing LAN, via Ethernet cables. This will typically involve plugging a cable that connects to a hub, switch, or router into the display’s network port, and another cable to the server PC’s network port, as illustrated below.



Network Switch/Hub/Router

The display can be connected directly to a server PC, using a specific kind of Ethernet cable, called a “crossover cable” this will allow the server PC to “talk” directly to the MagicInfo Pro display, without any other network equipment or computers in between. Note: A crossover cable is NOT a standard network cable. Using a standard cable will not

connect the two devices. A crossover cable is built differently, internally wired specifically to let two networked devices “talk”. If you connect the display and server PC directly with a standard network cable, they will not think they are connected at all.



“Crossover” Ethernet Cable

Several MagicInfo Pro equipped monitors can be connected to a single computer via a LAN, as we have previously discussed, and files can be transmitted to any monitor over the local area network. You connect the displays and server PC to the network as you would if you had only one display in the system, and the MagicInfo Pro software will identify and allow you to address multiple displays.





Pro Client 5 MagicInfo Pro Server PC

LAN


You can also connect more than one server PC to your MagicInfo Pro system. The displays and server PCs connect to the network as previously discussed. When there is more than one “server” (source computer with MagicInfo Pro software on the network), the display can be directed to download it’s content from a specific server, and receive a schedule from that server PC.





MagicInfo Pro Client 5 MagicInfo Pro

Server PC A

LAN

MagicInfo Pro Server PC B


For example: In the diagram to the left, there are 6 MagicInfo Pro displays, and 2 server PCs. MagicInfo Pro Clients 1,3, and 5 are configured to connect to Server PC A, where Clients 2,4, and 6 are configured to communicate with Server B.


MagicInfo Pro also offers the ability to control multiple MagicInfo systems from a single point, and tie them together into one larger MagicInfo network across multiple sites. This requires the use of an intermediate “Content Server” at each site, with the master MagicInfo Pro server issuing all control, scheduling, and content. This can be done via a simple Internet connection provided to all sites.

MagicInfo Pro Main ServerMagicInfo Pro Main Server

Manage ContentManage ContentManage ScheduleManage Schedule

Control DisplaysControl Displays


Site 1Site 1 Site 2Site 2

Site 3Site 3

Samsung MagicInfo Pro is designed to allow the user to show files from the connected MagicInfo Pro server PC onto the MagicInfo Pro display.

MagicInfo Pro allows the use of several types of files: Photos and Image files Music (audio) files Movie (video) files Office/HTML files Adobe Flash and PDF files

MagicInfo Pro also offers the user a web browser for Internet access when the display is connected to a network with an active Internet connection.

MagicInfo Pro Content


Sources for MagicInfo Pro Content: Photo (image) Files

Typically, these files are photos taken from digital cameras, scanned materials, computer generated graphics, images saved from the Internet, etc.

Music (audio) Files Music or sound files can be captured from a CD,

recorded by a PC, or downloaded from online resources like Apple’s iTunes music store.

Movie (video) Files Movie or video files are usually video clips captured from

DVD or TV sources, or video produced specifically for computer use.

Office/HTML/Flash Files MagicInfo Pro can view files produced from Microsoft’s

Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as viewing saved HTML and Flash files from the Internet. MagicInfo Pro can also view documents created with Adobe’s Acrobat program.

• Samsung MagicInfo Pro supports many Samsung MagicInfo Pro supports many file formats:file formats:• Movie (video):Movie (video):

• MagicInfo Pro supports MPEG-1 and 2 MagicInfo Pro supports MPEG-1 and 2 video file formats, and WMV video files. video file formats, and WMV video files.

• Photo (images):Photo (images):• MagicInfo Pro supports both the JPEG and MagicInfo Pro supports both the JPEG and

BMP image file formats, as long as the BMP image file formats, as long as the resolution does not exceed 3500x2625. resolution does not exceed 3500x2625. The digital camera EXIF file format is not The digital camera EXIF file format is not supported, unless it is input from a supported, unless it is input from a Samsung digital camera. Samsung digital camera.

• Music (audio):Music (audio):• MagicInfo Pro supports only the MP3 file MagicInfo Pro supports only the MP3 file

format.format.• Office/HTML/Flash:Office/HTML/Flash:

• MagicInfo Pro supports Microsoft Office MagicInfo Pro supports Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint formats, as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint formats, as well as HTML and Adobe Acrobat PDF and well as HTML and Adobe Acrobat PDF and Flash files. A reader must be installed Flash files. A reader must be installed before using these features.before using these features.


• Additional codecs and readers may be Additional codecs and readers may be required for certain video, audio, and required for certain video, audio, and office file types. office file types.

• These codecs and readers may be These codecs and readers may be installed on the MagicInfo Pro display as installed on the MagicInfo Pro display as needed, in the same manner as they needed, in the same manner as they would be installed on a PC.would be installed on a PC.• Examples: Examples:

• To play a DIVX based video file, the To play a DIVX based video file, the user would need to install the proper user would need to install the proper DIVX codec on the display prior to use. DIVX codec on the display prior to use.

• To view an Adobe Acrobat PDF To view an Adobe Acrobat PDF document, the user would need to document, the user would need to download and install the Adobe download and install the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Acrobat Reader software.


MagicInfo Pro Server Software The MagicInfo Pro software must

be installed on a PC connected to the same network as the MagicInfo Pro display, or connected directly to the MagicInfo Pro display, as previously discussed.

The MagicInfo Pro software allows the user to “register” a library of files for use by the MagicInfo Pro display.

The software also allows the user to schedule content to be viewed on the MagicInfo Pro display.

Using the MagicInfo Pro software, a user can control the connected MagicInfo Pro display.

MagicInfo Pro Server Software



The MagicInfo Pro server software content system is based around the concept of templates or “screens”. Each piece of scheduled content, or combination of pieces, must be assembled into a template file. This file is what tells the display what content is displayed, and how it is laid out.


MagicInfo Pro’s template creator allows you to create boxes for photos, videos, Flash files, websites, text scrolls, and external video sources. These boxes can have numerous special effects applied, as well as animations. Photo boxes can be assigned as slide shows. A single box can be assigned to play audio for that template, or a background

audio can be added. More sophisticated templates can be created by layering content types.


Once a template is created, it can be assigned to play on any display, or combinations of displays, available on the MagicInfo network. These can be set to run for durations as short as 1 minute, and as long as is desired, either as a single event, or on a user controlled repeat.

Content will be “published” out to the network – It is sent to the display for playback. This sends the template and content to the display, for the duration of that template’s schedule.


A template can be saved, and transferred to other MagicInfo servers. Templates and content can also be saved, and transferred manually to the display via USB, for local playback without network use.

Copy to display or play directly from USB

Create content schedule

Save schedule to USB

Design screen template


MagicInfo Pro also allows the user to have frequently used content downloaded and stored permanently on the display to minimize network traffic.

MagicInfo Pro Server

File Transmitted

via download or streaming


Server PC Required Hardware Operating System: Windows 2000/XP/Vista CPU: 1.8 GHz Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon RAM: 256 Mb Network: 10/100Base-T Ethernet Hard Drive: over 10 gigabytes of storage free

Recommended Hardware CPU: 3.0 GHz and up Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon RAM: 512 Mb and up

Samsung MagicInfo Pro Displays

In addition to the standard inputs available on Samsung’s other LCD displays, MagicInfo Pro displays offer three USB ports and one RJ45 Ethernet port.

These ports are used for connecting USB storage devices, keyboards, and mice, as well as connecting the MagicInfo Pro display to the network.

USB x3RJ45 x1

400DXn

460DXn460DXn

570DXn570DXn 700DX700DXnn

• There are currently four MagicInfo enabled displays. These displays will always be designated with an “n” after the part number.


400DXn 460DXn 570DXn

Resolution 1366X768 (DID) 1366X768 (DID) Full HD 1920X1080

Brightness 700 cd/m2 700 cd/m2 600 cd/m2

Contrast Ratio1200:1

(DC 3000:1)1200:1

(DC 3000:1)1200:1

(DC 3000:1)

View Angle 178/178 178/178 178/178

Response Time 8ms (GTG) 8ms (GTG) 8ms (GTG)

InputPC D-Sub

Video - CVBS, S-Video, Component, HDMI (HDCP) CVBS, S-Video, Component

Special Feature

- Lamp Error Detect Function- Temperature Sensor- External portable HDD Support through USB- Support VESA Mount

20mm Slim Bezel (40”,46”)20mm Slim Bezel (40”,46”)

Very high brightness (700 nit)Very high brightness (700 nit)

HDMI InputHDMI Input


700DXn

Resolution 1920x1080 (DID)

Brightness 600 cd/m2

Contrast Ratio1500:1

(DC 5000:1)

View Angle 178/178

Response Time 8ms (GTG)

InputPC D-Sub

Video - CVBS, S-Video, Component, HDMI, DVI (HDCP) CVBS, S-Video, Component

Special Feature

- Lamp Error Detect Function- Temperature Sensor- External portable HDD Support through USB- Support VESA Mount

Slim BezelSlim Bezel

Very high brightness (600 nit)Very high brightness (600 nit)

HDMI InputHDMI Input


DX Series – New DID Panel

New DX Series Panel Technology The new DX series of displays incorporate the DID panel technology in a true

commercial grade panel targeted at the semi outdoor and digital signage display markets.

The DID panel introduces a proprietary Samsung heat shield technology that allows for rapid and complete dissipation of heat, the number 1 enemy of LCD panel technology.

This heat dissipation allows for higher brightness, longer use, high reliability displays.

Higher Visibility : Higher brightness for ambient light resistance

Higher Reliability : Proof against image retention during long usage

Image Retention

MURA

Burn -In

Enhanced with Dynamic ContrastEnhanced with Dynamic ContrastTypical black & typical whiteTypical black & typical white

Backlight LevelBacklight Level

DX Series – New Features

Dynamic Contrast Technology The display detects the incoming video signals level of brightness and will adjust

the backlight intensity to optimize contrast.

Backlight LevelBacklight Level


Automatic Brightness Integrated into the bezel of the DX series display is an ambient light sensor,

allowing the display to adjust it’s backlight level to compensate for environmental light conditions.

Brightness sensorSelect Brightness On/Off function on OSD

■■ Lower Bezel Width : Suitable for Multi-DisplayLower Bezel Width : Suitable for Multi-Display . Optimized for All Video Wall Combinations from 1 x 1 to 5 x 5. Optimized for All Video Wall Combinations from 1 x 1 to 5 x 5

New Slim Bezel DesignNew Slim Bezel DesignNormal Model : 4 cm Normal Model : 4 cm DX Model (Slim bezel) : 2 cmDX Model (Slim bezel) : 2 cm


Service MenuService Menu

AutoColorAutoColorWhite BalanceWhite BalanceMain Advanced SharpnessMain Advanced SharpnessEnhancersEnhancersBack EndBack EndPanel InfoPanel InfoAV SizeAV SizeSpread SpectrumSpread SpectrumNTP3000NTP3000ResetResetOptionOptionChecksumChecksum

FAN ControlFAN Control

Fan Control 10Fan Control 10

Temperature Control 77Temperature Control 77

Current Temperature : 45Current Temperature : 45

BaudrateBaudrate

Function keyFunction key

Check nMFMCheck nMFM

Audio delayAudio delay

Not Optimum ModeNot Optimum Mode

PC Cable DetectPC Cable Detect

Check StatusCheck Status

IR FunctionIR Function

HDMI DelayHDMI Delay

DVI ImpedanceDVI Impedance

DVI ClockDVI Clock

Hot Plug DetectHot Plug Detect

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EnabledEnabled

OnOn

OnOn

OffOff

OffOff

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OffOff

OffOff


Temperature Protection Sensor The display can monitor it’s own temperature, and has a user controllable

shutoff feature to protect the display from damage.

DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung's new technology brings you more detailed images with

motion optimizer, color optimizer, contrast enhancer and detail enhancer.

DNIe Pro (3G)DNIe Pro (3G)

ContrastContrastEnhancerEnhancer

DetailDetailEnhancerEnhancer

ColorColorOptimizerOptimizer

Sharp ContrastSharp Contrast

Fine DetailsFine Details

Natural ColorNatural Color

MotionMotionOptimizerOptimizerClear Moving Clear Moving

ImagesImages


8ms Response Time The DX series responds almost three times as fast as other monitors

and significantly reduces the ghosting and jagged pixel effects. ‘ This fast response time of 8ms ensures stable viewing of DVDs and

streaming video.

Conventional


Image Retention Protection Modes

Pixel Type Bar Type Anti image retention functions can be set to run automatically via a timer.

Erase Type


Extended Video Wall Function Full Mode: Video wall regardless of display bezel

Natural Mode: User can adjust video wall image to account for display bezels

2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 1x5, 5x1, 5x5

Full Mode Natural Mode


Landscape displayLandscape display Portrait displayPortrait display

Flexible pivot function allows free rotation around 90 degrees, permitting the user to view a vertical image or text without scrolling.

This function allows more flexibility, including support for vertical presentations.


VESA Flat Display Mounting Interface Standard Support

VESA MOUNT

WALL MOUNT

unit : mm


For further information, please contact your Samsung sales representative.

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