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Guide Screen
The device outputs Guide Screen image when no video source is selected or being output. The Guide Screen can be personalized on the device’s Web UI
page to convey customized connection instructions.
The Guide Screen is accessible in the following cases:
• Automatic switching:
Disconnect all video sources from the device, the Guide Screen appears automatically.
• Manual switching:
Log on to the web UI page to select Guide Screen for the HDMI outputs. For more information see the Input Switching section. Send API command
through telnet to the device to show the Guide Screen. For more information see the separate API documentation.
Tip: This Guide Screen image can be changed though Web UI, for more information refer to Splash Screen section. By default, if the device is
outputting Guide Screen picture for 60 seconds, a 60-second OSD countdown will appear on the Guide Screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the
device will enter standby status.
OSD
The device comes with OSD (On Screen Display) support, enables users to view basic information of the device, including video source channel, access
code, device name and IP address, etc. Here are two different OSD examples:
Example 1: Full Screen Mode
Note:
• When the device outputs Guide Screen image, the OSD is shown all the time.
• When the switcher outputs specic video sources, the OSD will display on the display device for 10 seconds and then disappear.
• By default, the access code is set as blank, therefore the OSD doesn’t display the access code. If you want to set access code, please see Access Point
section for more information.