1. Overview

MediaCore Digital Signage is a comprehensive digital signage management system that enables you to display dynamic content across multiple screens. Whether you're managing digital menu boards, lobby displays, informational kiosks, or corporate communications, MediaCore provides the tools you need.

Supported Display Types

Device Type	Description	Features
LG WebOS	LG commercial signage displays	Native SI Client, auto-provisioning, remote control
BrightSign	LS5, HD5, XD5, XT5 series	Native 4K playback, SD card provisioning, IPTV support
Web Browser	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari	Universal compatibility, easy setup

Key Features

• Content Management - Upload images and videos with automatic thumbnail generation
• Automatic Video Conversion - Videos are automatically converted to H.264 MP4 for universal compatibility
• Folder Organization - Organize content into folders for easy management
• Playlist Creation - Build playlists with custom durations and ordering
• Multi-Zone Layouts - Create screen templates with multiple content zones
• Flexible Scheduling - Default and timed schedules with day-of-week support
• Scheduled Reboots - Automatic daily/weekly device reboots for maintenance
• IPTV Support - Display live TV via UDP multicast streams
• Real-Time Updates - Instant content delivery via WebSocket
• Offline Playback - Content caching ensures uninterrupted playback

Supported Formats

Type	Formats
Images	JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
Videos	MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, MPG, MPEG, M4V, TS, MTS
Maximum File Size	2GB per file

2. Getting Started

Accessing the Admin Portal

Open your web browser and navigate to your MediaCore server:

http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:3001/admin

Default Login Credentials

Username	admin
Password	admin123

Quick Start Workflow

1. Upload Content - Go to Media Library and upload your images and videos
2. Create a Playlist - Go to Playlists and create a new playlist with your content
3. Register a Display - Connect your display and register it in the admin portal
4. Create a Schedule - Go to Schedules and assign your playlist to the display
5. Watch It Play - Your content will start playing on the display automatically

3. Content Management

Uploading Content

1. Navigate to Media Library
2. Drag and drop files onto the upload area, or click to browse
3. Multiple files can be uploaded simultaneously
4. Upload progress is shown for each file
5. Thumbnails are automatically generated for all media

Automatic Video Conversion

MediaCore automatically converts uploaded videos to H.264 MP4 format for universal playback compatibility.

How It Works:

1. Upload any video file (MPG, MKV, AVI, MOV, TS, etc.)
2. The video appears immediately in your content library
3. A blue toast notification appears: "Video Processing"
4. A spinning indicator appears in the bottom-right showing active jobs
5. Click the indicator to view the Jobs panel with progress
6. When complete, a green toast appears: "Video Conversion Complete"
7. The original file is automatically replaced with the optimized H.264 MP4

Manual Conversion Options:

Button	When to Use
Convert to MP4 (orange)	Manually convert non-H.264 videos
Force Convert (red)	Re-encode any video, even if already H.264. Use this to fix playback issues with problematic files (e.g., MPEG-TS containers)

Organizing with Folders

1. Click New Folder to create a folder
2. Click on a folder to navigate into it
3. Use the breadcrumb navigation to go back
4. Content uploaded while in a folder is automatically placed in that folder

Managing Content

• Use checkboxes to select multiple items for bulk operations
• Click Add to Playlist to add selected content to a playlist
• Click Delete to remove content (content in playlists cannot be deleted)
• Click Detect Duration on videos to re-analyze video length

4. Playlists

Creating a Playlist

1. Navigate to Playlists
2. Click Create Playlist
3. Enter a name and optional description
4. Select the orientation (Landscape or Portrait)
5. Click Create

Adding Content to Playlists

There are two ways to add content:

• From Media Library: Select content using checkboxes, then click "Add to Playlist"
• From Playlist Editor: Click "Edit" on a playlist, then "Add Content"

Managing Playlist Items

• Use Up/Down arrows to reorder items
• Set custom duration for images (videos use their natural duration)
• Click Remove to remove an item
• Playlists loop continuously by default

Editing Playlist Properties

Click the Edit (pencil) icon on any playlist to modify:

• Name - The playlist display name
• Description - Optional notes about the playlist
• Orientation - Landscape or Portrait
• Loop - Whether to repeat content continuously

Orientation

Set the playlist orientation to match your display mounting. Portrait playlists are for vertically mounted displays (rotated 90 degrees).

5. Layouts (Multi-Zone)

Layouts are screen templates that divide your display into multiple zones. Each zone can show different content simultaneously - perfect for showing a main video with a ticker, clock, or information sidebar.

Creating a Layout

1. Navigate to Layouts
2. Choose a Quick Start Template or click Create Layout
3. Available templates: Full Screen, Split Horizontal, Split Vertical, Main + Ticker
4. Enter a name for your layout

Editing Zones

Click Edit on a layout to open the layout designer:

• Position & Size: Adjust X, Y, Width, and Height (as percentages)
• Content Type: Playlist, Single Image, Single Video, Text, Clock, Weather, or Web Page
• Assign Content: Select a playlist or content item for each zone
• Add Zone: Click to add more zones

Zone Content Types

Type	Description
Playlist	Cycle through multiple images/videos
Image/Video	Display a single static media item
Text	Static text or scrolling ticker
Clock	Real-time clock display
Weather	Weather information widget
Web Page	Embed an external webpage (iframe)

6. Display Management

Registering a Web Display

1. On the display device, open a web browser
2. Navigate to: http://YOUR_SERVER:3001/display-client
3. The display shows a 6-digit registration code with the MediaCore logo
4. In the admin portal, go to Displays
5. Click Register Display
6. Enter the 6-digit code and a friendly name
7. Click Register

Display Status Indicators

Status	Meaning
Online	Display is connected and responding
Warning	Recently online but hasn't responded in 1-2 minutes
Offline	No response for more than 2 minutes

Display Settings

• Name: Friendly identifier for the display
• Location: Physical location description
• Orientation: Landscape or Portrait
• Operating Mode: Digital Signage or IPTV
• Device Type: Web, LG WebOS, BrightSign, or Other

Display Commands

• Reload - Refresh the display client
• Reboot - Restart the display device (BrightSign/LG only)
• Power On/Off - Control display power (LG WebOS only)

7. BrightSign Setup

BrightSign media players are provisioned via SD card with an autorun.brs script that automatically connects to MediaCore.

Supported Models

Series	Models	Features
LS5	LS425, LS445	Entry-level, Full HD
HD5	HD225, HD1025	Full HD, HTML5
XD5	XD235, XD1035	4K, dual decode
XT5	XT245, XT1145, XT2145	Flagship, 4K HDR

Setup Instructions

1. Download the setup package from the Help section or: http://YOUR_SERVER:3001/brightsign/setup.zip
2. Format an SD card as exFAT (recommended) or FAT32
3. Extract ALL files to the root of the SD card
4. Insert the SD card into the BrightSign player
5. Power on the player - the MediaCore logo will appear
6. The player auto-registers and appears in your Displays list
7. Assign content via the admin portal

SD Card Structure

SD:/
├── autorun.brs           # BrightScript entry point
├── index.html            # Node.js client
├── mediacore-config.json # Configuration
└── content/              # Downloaded content (auto-created)

Remote Management

BrightSign players have a built-in Local Diagnostic Web Server (LDWS). Access it at:

http://PLAYER_IP/

Default credentials: admin / [serial number]

8. LG WebOS Setup

LG WebOS signage displays use the SI (System Integration) Server protocol for automatic provisioning.

Automatic Setup via DHCP

1. Configure your DHCP server to provide the SI Server URL:
   • Option 066 (TFTP Server): http://YOUR_SERVER:3001
   • Or Option 060: SI Server address
2. Power on the LG display
3. The display automatically downloads and installs the app

Manual Setup

1. On the LG display, go to Settings → SI Server Settings
2. Enter your server URL: http://YOUR_SERVER:3001/si
3. The display downloads the IPK application automatically

9. Scheduling

Schedules connect playlists or layouts to displays. MediaCore supports two types of schedules.

Schedule Types

Type	Description
Default	Always plays when no timed schedule is active. Use as your "fallback" content.
Timed	Plays only during specific times and days. Overrides the default schedule.

Creating a Default Schedule

1. Navigate to Schedules
2. Select Schedule Type: Default
3. Select a Display
4. Select a Playlist or Layout
5. Click Create Schedule

Creating a Timed Schedule

1. Navigate to Schedules
2. Select Schedule Type: Timed
3. Select a Display and Playlist/Layout
4. Set the Start Time and End Time
5. Select which days of the week to be active
6. Click Create Schedule

Schedule Priority

• Timed schedules take priority over default schedules when active
• If multiple timed schedules overlap, the most recently created one takes priority
• When no timed schedule is active, the default schedule plays
• If no schedules exist, the display shows "Waiting for content..."

10. Hierarchy & Organization

The Hierarchy feature allows you to organize displays into logical groups called Areas.

Creating Areas

1. Navigate to Hierarchy
2. Click Add Area
3. Enter a name (e.g., "Lobby", "Building A", "Floor 2")

Organizing Displays

• Areas can contain displays and sub-areas
• Displays not assigned to an area appear under "Unassigned"
• Use the hierarchy view to quickly see status by location

11. IPTV Configuration

MediaCore supports IPTV mode for displays that need to show live TV channels via UDP multicast streams.

Enabling IPTV Mode

1. Navigate to Displays
2. Select the display to configure
3. Change Operating Mode to "IPTV"
4. Optionally set a Default Channel
5. Click Save

Managing Channels

1. Navigate to IPTV Channels
2. Click Add Channel
3. Enter channel details:
   • Name: Display name (e.g., "ESPN")
   • Channel Number: The channel number (e.g., 206)
   • Stream Address: Multicast group IP (e.g., 239.50.10.49)
   • Stream Port: UDP port (e.g., 5000)
   • Source Address: Source IP for SSM mode

12. Scheduled Reboots

Scheduled Reboots allow you to automatically restart displays at specific times. Regular reboots help maintain stability and clear memory.

Creating a Scheduled Reboot

1. Navigate to Scheduled Reboots
2. Click Create Schedule
3. Enter a name (e.g., "Nightly Reboot")
4. Set the reboot time (24-hour format)
5. Select which days to run
6. Select the target displays
7. Click Save

How It Works

• The scheduler checks every minute for due reboots
• Displays are rebooted with a 1-second stagger between devices
• BrightSign devices use the LDWS API
• LG WebOS displays use the LG control protocol
• Results are logged for each device

13. Diagnostics & Monitoring

The Diagnostics view provides a visual overview of all display status.

Display Cards

• Green - Display is online and healthy
• Yellow - Display may be having issues
• Red - Display is offline

Real-Time Monitoring

Click on any display card to see:

• Current content playing
• Last heartbeat time
• Device information
• Playback history

Activity Logs

Navigate to Logs to view:

• User activity (logins, content uploads, schedule changes)
• Display events (connections, disconnections, errors)
• System events (reboots, conversions, errors)

14. Troubleshooting

Display Won't Connect

• Verify the display is on the same network as the server
• Check that port 3001 is not blocked by a firewall
• Ensure the display has network access
• Try refreshing the browser on the display

Video Won't Play

• Verify the video is H.264 encoded (check codec badge)
• Wait for automatic conversion to complete (check Jobs panel)
• If video shows H.264 but doesn't play, use Force Convert
• MPEG-TS files may need Force Convert even if H.264

BrightSign Issues

Issue	Solution
10 red blinks on boot	Script error - download fresh setup.zip
"Server unavailable"	Check mediacore-config.json server URL
Black screen	Download fresh autorun.brs from server
Player not registering	Ensure config file is on SD root

Debug Mode

Enable debug mode to see detailed status on displays:

• Add ?debug=true to the display URL
• Or press Ctrl+D on web client displays

15. Quick Reference

Server URLs

Service	URL
Admin Portal	/admin
Display Client	/display-client
LG SI Server	/si
BrightSign Setup	/brightsign/setup.zip
API	/api
Health Check	/health

Keyboard Shortcuts (Display Client)

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+D	Toggle debug info
Ctrl+R	Reload display
Ctrl+N	Skip to next item

Default Credentials

Service	Username	Password
Admin Portal	admin	admin123
BrightSign LDWS	admin	[serial number]