Firstly, download the latest version of the Firmware onto the device, to do this please follow the instructions below:  
                      

1. Download the Firmware from the link below:                   

https://www.dropbox.com/s/flaevvw2t24ixm8/update.zip?dl=0

2. Follow the guide below to upgrade the FW:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4izp6ybnzepxa8v/xxBDL3550Q%20SOP%20FW%20upgrade.pdf?dl=0


To install NowSignage on Philips Q-Line SoC Displays, you will require the following; 

  • Remote control
  • Connection to either a wired or wireless network
  • USB external storage device containing the NowSignage APK
  

USB Method:

Step 1: Download our APK from: nowsignage.com/redir/mz-apk


Step 2: Drag the APK onto a USB Drive.


Step 3: Insert the USB Drive into the USB port of the Philips Display.


Step 4: On the Display, quickly press Home, 1, 8, 8, 8 to access the Admin Menu.


Step 5: Within the Admin Menu, click into 'Apps' then 'File Manager'.


Step 6: Select the option for the USB Drive, then scroll down and select the 'NowSignage.apk' file.


Step 7: Open the APK file and click 'install' then 'open', this will automatically launch the NowSignage App.


Step 8: Enter in your unique screen PIN (found within your NowSignage account dashboard) and active your screen.



Browser Method:

Step 1: On the Display, quickly press Home, 1, 8, 8, 8 to access the Admin Menu.


Step 2: Within the Admin Menu, click into 'Apps' then 'Chromium'.


Step 3: Enter the following URL into the browser: nowsignage.com/redir/mz-apk


Step 4: The APK will now download directly onto the display. Click 'install' then 'open', this will automatically launch the NowSignage App. (Note - this may require you to plug in a USB mouse to select the option to install/open the app)


Step 5: Once the App is open, enter in your unique screen PIN (found within your NowSignage account dashboard) and active your screen.




Configure Date & Time Settings:

Prior to launching up the app, please ensure that the Android timezone is configured correctly on the player:

  • Within the admin mode click into to settings
  • Go to Date and Time settings
  • Check that the correct timezone is set
  • Press the Home button on the remote
  • Navigate to Advanced Configuration
  • Select Date and Time
  • Check that the correct timezone is set

Note - If the date/time settings are incorrect on the device you may see a PIN error message upon launching the NowSignage app.



FAQ'S:

How to change the orientation of the screen to portrait:

To set portrait mode for the screen:

  1. Click the Home key on the remote. 
  2. Select Configuration 2 > Rotation in the menu.
  3. Set "OSD Rotation" to "Portrait" and Image Rotation > All to "On"




Note - The NowSignage App by default will automatically boot up and automatically enter your PIN number upon start up of the screen.