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Connecting a Device to the Server

A display can be pointed at a MagicINFO server in two ways: during the initial setup wizard that runs when the device is first powered on, or at any later time through the on-screen menu. Both procedures are covered below.

Before starting, make sure the display is powered and has a working network connection with Internet access.

During initial device setup​

When a device starts for the first time (or after a factory reset), the setup wizard walks through the basic configuration. Complete the wizard as follows.

Initial setup wizard start screen

  1. Select the menu Language.

    Language selection screen

  2. Set the Display Orientation (landscape or portrait).

    Display orientation selection

  3. Set Auto Power Off to Off. This is recommended for signage use, so the display is not switched off automatically after a period without input.

    Auto Power Off setting

  4. Configure the Network settings. A wired (cable) connection is recommended for reliability.

    Network settings screen

  5. Set the date and time.

    Date and time settings

  6. At the Play via step, choose MagicINFO.

    Play via selection with MagicINFO highlighted

  7. Accept the default Device Name or enter a name of your own.

    Device name entry screen

  8. Enter the server connection details:

    MagicINFO server connection screen

    • Server Address — the IP address or hostname of your MagicINFO server.
    • TLS — Don't use by default.
    • Port — 7001 by default.

    Server address, TLS, and port fields

  9. The wizard confirms that setup is complete.

    Setup complete confirmation

  10. Set the input source to MagicInfo S.

Through the on-screen menu​

Use this procedure on a device that has already been through initial setup.

  1. Press Menu on the remote control, then go to Network > Server Network Settings > Connect to server.

    Server Network Settings menu

  2. Fill in the connection fields:

    Connect to server dialog

    • Server Address — your server address.
    • SSL — Don't use.
    • Port — 7001 (use 7002 when SSL is enabled).

  3. Select Save, then press the Home button on the remote.

  4. On the home screen, choose the player.

    Home screen player selection

  5. Select Network Channel. The MagicINFO player now loads.

    Network Channel option on the home screen

When the device reaches the server, a Clock adjusted confirmation appears briefly in the lower-left corner of the screen.

Clock adjusted confirmation message

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A newly connected device is not managed automatically. It must still be approved on the server before content can be published to it — see Approve New Devices from the Unapproved List.

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