Initial Setup

DS-2

  1. Ensure the product is connected according to the recommended diagram and ready for use
  2. Ensure the product is either connected to a wired network or will have access to a wireless network
  3. If you are going to set up the product with the AD+Sign app for iOS or Android, ensure this is downloaded on your mobile device.
    • Ensure this device has access to the same IP network as the DS-2 will be connected to.
  4. Power your connected display or TV and select the correct video input
    • With the DS-2 powered off, you will likely see a 'No Signal' warning on the display - this is normal.
  5. Power the DS-2 and wait for the product to fully load, observing the status on your connected display. When ready, the DS-2 will ask you to set up the device using either the AD+Sign app or a mouse and keyboard.

The first boot of a brand new DS-2 may take up to 2 minutes to fully initialise and configure runtime data. You may see a blank screen during this time.

If you are using an Ethernet wired network and you're not using a static IP address, the DS-2’s IP address will be shown.

If you are using WiFi, or the network has no DHCP server, you will see a message indicating that the DS-2 is not connected to the network yet. This is normal.

How are you setting up your DS-2?

AD+Sign AppMouse and Keyboard

Using the App

  1. Start the AD+Sign app and navigate to the 'Players' page.
  2. On the Players page, click the Add Player button and choose the Setup New Player option
    Application screenshot showing two buttons labelled "Setup new Player" and "Pair with Player"
    AD+Sign App - Setup a New Player
  3. Follow the subsequent instructions in the AD+Sign app to complete the setup of the DS-2 Player.

    • You will be prompted to enter a PIN for this Player. This PIN is needed to alter any DS-2 settings from this point forward

    • You will be prompted to enter a Player name to identify the Player in the AD+Sign App

    • Ensure you select the correct Player Mode. If you are unsure, see Deploying Content

      This App - Use the AD+Sign App to deploy content when connected to the same network

      Cloud Connected - Deploy content to the Player using AD+Sign Pro

The initial setup of your DS-2 is complete

Using a Mouse and Keyboard

  1. Connect a USB mouse and keyboard to the USB ports of the DS-2.
  2. Using the mouse cursor, click on the 'Setup using USB Mouse / Keyboard' button shown on the connected display
  3. The DS-2 will display the option to use Cloud Connected mode. Click the 'Continue' button.
  4. On the next screen set a name for the DS-2 and a 6-digit PIN, then click the 'Continue' button.
    Application screenshot showing a text input and an on-screen keyboard
    Setting a DS-2 PIN
  5. Click the 'Finish' button to start the main DS-2 App.
    If you are using an wired Ethernet connection and you have not set a static IP address, your DS-2 setup is now complete and you can skip the remaining steps.
  6. Using the mouse, click anywhere on the screen to reveal the DS-2 app menu.
  7. Click the 'DS-2 Settings' option and enter your 6-digit PIN.
    Application screenshot showing the AD+Sign logo with a navigation menu spanning the bottom of the screen
    DS-2 on-screen menu
At any point you can use Right-Click to navigate back to the previous page.
  1. In the Settings page, click the 'Network' menu item.
  2. Choose either the wired Ethernet or WiFi settings menu item to suit your network connection.
    Application screenshot showing a list of navigable options - "WiFi Settings", "Ethernet Settings", and "Configure network using mobile application"
    DS-2 Network Settings
  3. Enter the network settings to suit your network requirements.
  4. Once the correct network settings are confirmed, use Right-Click to navigate back to the main DS-2 app page.
The initial setup of your DS-2 is now complete

Registering a Player in AD+Sign Pro

If you are setting up your Player in Cloud Connected mode, you will need to register the Player in AD+Sign Pro. This assigns the Player to your Organisation and allows you to deploy signage content.

  1. Log in to your AD+Sign Pro account by visiting https://signage.demopad.com
  2. Navigate to the Players page
  3. Enter the Registration Code in the 6-digit PIN field of the Player you wish to assign
  4. Click the Check button to Register the Player
  5. The Player will now be assigned to your Organisation and is ready for content updates