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# Customer Setup Guide — Digital Signage Player
## What's in the Box
- 1x Raspberry Pi (the small computer)
- 1x Power adapter (USB-C)
- 1x HDMI cable
- 1x SD card (already installed)
## What You Need
- A TV or monitor with HDMI input
- Internet connection (WiFi or Ethernet)
- A web browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge)
---
## Step 1: Plug It In
```
1. Connect HDMI cable → Pi → TV
2. Connect power cable → Pi → wall outlet
3. TV screen will show a registration screen
```
**Pi Location:** Place behind or below the TV where it's out of sight. The Pi's green light should be solid (flashing means it's starting up).
---
## Step 2: Get Your Registration Code
**From your computer or phone:**
1. Go to **https://signage.itpropartner.com**
2. Log in to your account
3. Click **Devices****Register New Device**
4. A registration code will appear: e.g. **`SIGN-4K7P-M9X2`**
5. Keep this screen open
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## Step 3: Activate Your Player
**Look at the TV screen.** You should see a registration screen with a code entry field.
| If You See | Action |
|---|---|
| A code entry screen | Type your registration code from Step 2 and press **Activate** |
| Content already playing | Your player is already registered — you're done! |
| A black screen | Check HDMI cable is fully inserted. Try a different HDMI port. |
**After activation:** The screen will refresh and begin playing content within 30 seconds.
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## Step 4: Assign Content
**Back on your computer:**
1. Go to **https://signage.itpropartner.com****Content**
2. Click **Upload** → select images or videos from your computer
3. Go to **Playlists****Create Playlist**
4. Name your playlist (e.g. "Lunch Menu")
5. Drag your content into the playlist in the order you want
6. Click **Assign to Device** → select your player
7. Content appears on your TV within 60 seconds
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## Troubleshooting
### Screen says "No Signal"
- Make sure the TV is on the correct HDMI input
- Try a different HDMI cable
- Ensure the Pi's green light is on (solid or flashing)
### Screen shows registration screen but won't activate
- Double-check the code was typed exactly (codes are case-sensitive)
- Code refreshes every 15 minutes — click "Get New Code" on the CMS
- Make sure the Pi has internet (Ethernet cable plugged in, or WiFi configured)
### Content isn't updating
- Players check for new content every 60 seconds
- Click **Sync Now** on the Devices page to force an immediate update
- If still not updating, reboot the Pi by unplugging power and plugging it back in
### Pi won't turn on
- Green light should be on. No light = try a different power outlet
- Red light only = SD card issue. Contact support for a replacement card
### I need to move the player to a different TV
- Just unplug HDMI from current TV and plug into new TV
- The player will automatically adjust to the new screen resolution
- No configuration needed
---
## Quick Reference Card (Print This)
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DIGITAL SIGNAGE QUICK START │
│ │
│ 1. HDMI → Pi → TV │
│ 2. Power → Pi → Wall │
│ 3. Wait for registration screen │
│ 4. Login at signage.itpropartner.com│
│ 5. Devices → Register New Device │
│ 6. Enter code on screen │
│ 7. Content → Upload → Playlists │
│ 8. Assign playlist to device │
│ 9. Done. Content plays. │
│ │
│ Need help? support@itpropartner.com │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## What comes next?
Once your player is running, you can:
- **Upload more content** anytime from the Content page
- **Schedule content** to change at specific times (coming soon)
- **Add more players** to show different content on different TVs
- **Invite team members** to manage your content (multi-user coming soon)
**Support:** Email support@itpropartner.com