System > Display Information

Display Information

In this section, you can configure the following settings related to the display.

Screen Settings

Different product models will apply different display settings. If your model doesn't support some functions, you will not see related settings on your management interface.

Model
Single Mode
Single Mode
Clone Mode
Clone Mode
Extended Mode
Extended Mode
Distinct Mode
Distinct Mode
SMP-2000 V V    
SMP-4000 V V V  
SMP-6000 V V V V
  • Single Mode: Output signals to one single display only. You will have best overall system performance by choosing this method.
  • Clone Mode: Connect one SMP player to two screens which present exactly the same content.
  • Extended Mode: Connect one SMP player to two screens and present one content which will stretch across these two screens.
  • Distinct Mode: Connect one SMP player to two screens which present two different contents on each screen. You need to configure playback settings for the second screen separately.
Note

Two screens with one identical model for Clone and Extended modes are strongly suggested. You can only configure one screen resolution for two screens, so the presentation result may be unpredictable if you use two different screens, one of which doesn't support the selected resolution.

Please follow the steps below to complete screen settings.

  1. Go to SYSTEM > Display > Display Settings.
  2. Choose a display mode: single, clone, distinct, or extended mode. When you move the mouse on the mode you want to choose, you will see more options of the screen orientation related to that mode.
  3. Choose a screen orientation which suits your case.
    Single Mode
    Single Mode Options
    Clone Mode
    Clone Mode Options
    Extended Mode
    Extended Mode Options
    Distinct Mode
    Distinct Mode Options
  4. Choose a video source. You can choose VGA/DVI/HDMI directly. You can also choose AUTO and SMP player will detect connection automatically.
  5. Choose a screen resolution and refresh rate. Click the drop down box and you will see two columns:
    Recommended These resolutions are supported by the display's EDID (or DDC) standards.
    • Optimum: The system will choose an optimal resolution for you. If you don't see any resolution in this column, there might be two possible reasons:
    • You must connect a screen to the player before you turn on the SMP player or you will not see any recommended screen resolution in the recommended column.
    • Your display or VGA/DVI/HDMI cable might not support EDID signal. Please check with the manufacturer.
    All Resolutions in this column are standards defined by VESA industry organization and represent all resolutions this SMP player can support. If you choose a resolution in this column, the presentation will be unpredictable. The result will depend on the screen you are using.
    • User define: You can enter your own specification by selecting this function. For Basic Configuration, you just need to enter a compatible resolution and refresh rate for your display. For Advanced Configuration, you must enter all necessary parameters, provided by your display vendor to drive the graphic output.
    Note

    Some display's refresh rate does not happen to be an integer (e.g. 59.9 Hz). You must check with your display vendor or try some numbers in the vicinity of that possible refresh rate.

    We DO NOT guarantee any number you choose or enter in the User Define page can be compatible to your display. You must test the compatibility of your display before you use it.

Video resolution and specification may differ for different product models and output methods. Please refer to the following table for detailed specifications:

  • SMP-2000
    SMP-2000 supports video resolution and specification up to 1080p (1920x1080) and bit rate up to 10-15 Mbps (MPEG, MPEG4, H.264) [Landscape, 25 fps, single video playback].
      Screen Resolution Video Resolution
    Landscape Portrait
    Single Mode User Interface: Max. 1920x1440
    User Define: Max. 2048 (width or height)
    User Define: Min. 320x240     		1x1080p 
    (10-15M bps)    		 1x1080p 
    (10-15M bps)
    Clone Mode 2x720p 
    (10-15M bps)    		 2x720p 
    (10-15M bps)
  • SMP-4000
    SMP-4000 supports video resolution and specification up to 1080p (1920x1080) and bit rate up to 15 Mbps (MPEG, MPEG4, H.264) [Landscape, 25 fps, single video playback].
      Screen Resolution Video Resolution
    Landscape Portrait
    Single/Clone/ Extend mode User Interface: Max. 1920x1440
    User Define: Max. 2048 (width or height)
    User Define: Min. 320x240     		1x1080p
    (15M bps)    		 1x1080p
    (15M bps)
    2x720p
    (15M bps)

    2x720p
    (15M bps)
  • SMP-6000
    SMP-6000 supports video resolution and specification up to 1080p (1920x1080) and bit rate up to 15 Mbps (MPEG, MPEG4, H.264) [Landscape, 25 fps, one video only].
      Screen Resolution Video Resolution
    Landscape Portrait
    Single Mode User Interface: Max. 1920x1440
    User Define: Max. 2048 (width or height)
    User Define: Min. 320x240     		2 x1080p
    (~15 M bps)    		 2x1080p
    (~12Mbps)

     
    Clone Mode
    Extended Mode
    Distinct Mode 2x1080p
    (~15 M bps)
    or 4x720p
    (15M bps)    		 2x1080i/1080p
    (~12Mbps, MPEG2 only)
    or 4x720p
Note

The maximum bit-rate and resolution might be different based on your file encoding methods. We acknowledge video playback results may be influenced by many factors, such as codec, bit-rate, screen resolution, or other components playing with video at the same time, etc. Please test the video on SMP players in advance. CAYIN DOES NOT GUARANTEE EVERY VIDEO FILE CAN BE PLAYED ON SMP PLAYERS PROPERLY WITHOUT TESTING BEFOREHAND.
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System Background Image

You can replace the system background image with your own image.

  1. Go to SYSTEM > Display > Display Settings.
  2. Choose the background image resolution according to your display standard.
    • 16:9 or other widescreen resolutions: If you use 16:9 or 16:10 screen resolution, please upload your picture in this option.
    • 4:3 or other resolutions: For 4:3 and other screen resolutions, please upload your image in this option.
    Note

    If you are not sure about the display ratio, please upload both a wide (16:9) and a standard resolution (4:3) image here. System will apply the suitable one according to the screen setting.
  3. Click Upload and you will see a pop-up window.
  4. Click Browse…to locate the image you would like to upload and click Upload button to apply the change. Please upload the image with the same resolution as your screen resolution, so that the picture won't be resized, influencing the quality of your presentation.
  5. After you upload the image, you can see the resolution and the preview image here.
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Screensaver

  1. Go to SYSTEM > Display > Display Settings.
  2. Click Edit in the Screensaver section. Then you will see a pop-up window.
  3. Tick Enable Screen Saver option to activate screensaver function. The system will automatically go into screen saver mode when the player idles for a period of time (such as 60 seconds).
  4. Select a media folder. Screen Saver will play video files located in the selected folder. You can also select to play a playlist.
  5. Click Save to complete the settings.
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Cursor

You can choose to hide or show the mouse cursor on the screen.

  • Show cursor: Click the Show button and you will see the icon Show cursor .
  • Hide cursor: Click the Hide button and you will see the icon Hide cursor .
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Display on/off

In SYSTEM > Display > Display on/off page, you can choose to turn on or turn off the screen remotely with SMP player (by cutting down the VGA signal). You can also schedule the time period during which you hope to turn off the screen to save energy.

Note

Most screens will enter the sleep mode when the VGA signal is cut down by the SMP player. However, some screens might respond unexpectedly, such as showing a blue screen. The outcome depends on the firmware of each screen, not SMP player.

Turn on/off the screen(s) immediately

  • Click the button Screen On button; then you will see the screen will be turned on instantly.
  • Click the button Screen Off button; then you will see the screen will be turned off instantly.

Turn off the screen(s) automatically during a specific period of time

  1. Click Edit to add a schedule if you want to turn on or off displays automatically based on schedules.
  2. After you click Edit, you will link to SCHEDULE > Screen On/Off page to edit a schedule. After you complete settings there, the information will be also shown on SYSTEM > Display > Display on/off page.
  3. Click Add a schedule and you will see a pop-up window.
  4. Fill in a schedule name and set the days and the period of time you want to turn off the screen; then click Save.
  5. You can add up to 10 schedules. Just repeat the same procedures to add more schedules.
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