Scala Media Players
The Scala Media Player-L for Windows® comes loaded with a Windows 10 IoT operating system and the Scala Scala Windows Player. Configure the following options in the Windows Operating System to :
- Disable the Microsoft® Unified Write Filter
- Connect to a wireless network
- Set the date and time
- Change user account passwords
- Configure the device name
- Configure system restarts
- Configure the DHCP or IP address
- Configure the login script
Additionally, there are steps for configuring the the Windows Operating System via the command line. Only use command line options if you are familiar with the Windows command prompt.
Windows Operating System Configurations for Scala Media Player-L
Use the following tabs to configure the Windows Operating System for the Scala Media Player-L.
Microsoft UWF
As of December 2019, the B308 Player-L with 2GB of RAM and a 32GB eMMC Storage has an updated Master System Image which no longer supports UWF. Any references to Unified Write Filter, (UWF), functionality should be disregarded on these images.
Quick Tip:
To quickly discern if your image does not have UWF, look to see if you have a D:/
drive. Images without a D:/
drive do not contain UWF.
Important Before proceeding with device configuration, ensure that you have created a device profile in Content Manager. See Creating a Player for more information. Scala Media Players come loaded with Microsoft Unified Write Filter (UWF). UWF protects key system files from unintentional modification. By default, UWF is disabled in Scala Media Players; this allows you to begin configuration once the device is set-up. Important If UWF is enabled, configuration changes do not save once the device is rebooted. Once completing configuration, enable UWF to protect your configuration settings. If your configuration included installing software, reboot to allow any post-reboot installation steps to take effect. If installing additional software, reboot the unit before making any configuration changes and allow any post-reboot installation steps to take effect. To enable UWF, run the script Warning Scala recommends that you DO NOT install additional software on your media player. This could cause the player to run slowly or other unforeseen problems. If installing antivirus, install on the computer or server running Content Manager. If making changes to the player configuration after initial set-up, UWF will need to be disabled. Run the script For instructions regarding how to connect to a Windows 10 operating system, see Connect to Wi-Fi on Microsoft's support site. Configure audio for a Windows Operating System from the sound tile in the Windows menu or use the Windows task bar. To reliably schedule updates, accurate logging, and consistent operation, all Scala Media Players should be synchronized to a common Internet time server. If your Scala Media Players have access to an Internet connection, consider using the Microsoft default time server Setting a machine as a NTP server will require that you edit the machine's registry. Updating the Logon Script When changing the password for your user accounts, you must also update the logon script or the player will not boot correctly. For more information about changing the login script, see the Logon Script tab non this page. Scala Media Players come pre-configured with the default passwords for the Configure Player account, Scala Player account, and the TightVNC connection. The following table identifies each account, the username, the default password, and a description of the account. *TightVNC does not require a username. Password Recommendation We recommend that all players use the same password. Use this account to make configuration changes for the the Windows Operating System and the Scala Scala Windows Player. Use this account to play back content. Use this account to remotely access the player. Tip When setting your player name, match it to the name that you created for your player in Content Manager. This makes it easier to find when associating the device with the Content Manager Player file. See Creating a Player for more information. Restart your Scala Media Player regularly to ensure stable and reliable operation. There are two pre-configured options: The following table describes the system restart type, file name, frequency, default day of the week, and default time of restart. By default, these scripts are not enabled. Scala Media Players can be configured to restart every 24 hours. The default setting is 5:30am. Scala Media players can be configured to restart once a week at a specific date and time. The default date and time is Sunday at 5:30 am. Modify the day and time used in the Scala Media Players obtains its IP address via Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If using DHCP, the device will automatically obtain an IP address. In some networks, you will need to assign a static IP address. This is done through the device. Use the following instructions to set up a DHCP connection. The auto logon script allows you set the Player account as the default account for content playback. While playback can occur through the Configure Player account, it is not recommended as it poses a security risk. Setting the system to auto logon to the Scala Player account protects your settings. The Windows menu contains a helper script to initiate auto logon. Before running that script, update the Scala Player account password listed in the script through the registry file Many of the set-up steps for the player can be done through the command prompt. The following table describes the setting and command line used to make the changes. All changes are made from the administrative Scala account. The following table describes the setting, command line format, and gives an example of each command. Content in brackets ([ ]) is to be replaced with the content for your particular case. Additional notes added as needed. Account Password The Scala Media Player contains two accounts:Microsoft® Unified Write Filter
Enabling UWF
C:\Tools\ENABLE_UWF_C.CMD
in the command prompt.Disabling UWF
C:\Tools\DISABLE_UWF_C.CMD
in the command prompt. Once finished, ensure that you enable UWF to maintain changes and reboot the system.Connecting to a Wireless Network
Configuring Audio
The Sound dialog appears.Configuring Audio from the Task Bar
The Sound dialog appears.Setting the Date and Time
time.windows.com
. If your Scala Media Players do not have access to the Internet, best practice is to set up the computer or server running Content Manager as a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, which should be synchronized to a trusted time server.Setting the Device Time
The Control Panel\All Control Panel Items dialog appears.
The Date and Time dialog appears.
The Internet Time Setting dialog appears.Setting the Device Time Zone
The Control Panel\All Control Panel Items dialog appears.
The Date and Time dialog appears.User Account Passwords
Account Name Username Password Description Configure Player scala scala123# Use this account to configure both the operating system and the Scala Scala Windows Player. Scala Player player scala123# Use this account for playback of Scala content. TightVNC connection* test123# Use this connection to remotely access the player. Configure Player Account
The Computer Management dialog appears.
You may disregard the warning about the consequences of resetting the password.Scala Player Account
You may disregard the warning about the consequences of resetting the password.TightVNC
The TightVNC Control Authentication dialog appears.
The TightVNC Service Configuration dialog appears.Configuring the Device Name
The Windows Settings page appears.
The Customize your display page appears.
The player About page appears.
The Rename your PC dialog appears.
The Rename your PC dialog displays a message that your device name will change once you restart the device.Configuring System Restarts
Restart Type File Name Frequency Default Day of the Week Default Time Daily C:\Tools\SYSTEM_NIGHTLY-Reboot.CMD
once per day SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT 5:30AM Weekly C:\Tools\SYSTEM_WEEKLY-Reboot.CMD
once per week SUN 5:30AM Daily System Restarts
C:\Tools\SYSTEM_NIGHTLY-Reboot.CMD
.schtasks
command at the end of the script, using 24 hour time..cmd
file either by double clicking on the file in the Windows File Explorer or using the Start > Run command from the start menu.Weekly System Restarts
C:\Tools\SYSTEM_WEEKLY-Reboot.CMD
. schtasks
command at the end of the script, using the 24 hour time format and the following abbreviations for days.Day Abbreviation Sunday SUN Monday MON Tuesday TUE Wednesday WED Thursday THU Friday FRI Saturday SAT .cmd
file either by double clicking on the file in the Windows File Explorer or using the Start > Run command from the start menu.Configuring the DHCP or Static IP Address
The Windows Settings page appears.
The Network Status page appears.
The Control Panel/All Control Panel Items/Network Connections dialog appears.
The Wi-Fi Properties dialog appears.
Alternately, right click on the connection type and select the Properties link.
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog appears.Configuring the Logon Script
HLM_EnablePlayer_AutoLogin.reg
. The file is only accessible through the Configure Player account.C:\CONFIG.WES\WES10_RegKeys\hlm\HLM_EnablePLAYER_Autologon.reg
."DefaultPassword"="<password>"
, type the Player account password created in the Creating Passwords topic and save the file.Configurations Using the Command Line
Setting Command Line Example Notes NET USER [account-name] [new-password]
NET USER scala f01bar
NET USER player !!!fe3ble
Change a Computer_Player Name WMIC ComputerSystem WHERE name="[%COMPUTERNAME%]" CALL rename name=[NewComputerName]
WMIC ComputerSystem WHERE name="%MainFrame%" CALL rename name=Home
None Time Zone TZUTIL /s "[TimeZoneName]"
TZUTIL /s "Pacific Standard Time"
TZUTIL /s "Eastern Standard Time"
TZUTIL /s "Newfoundland and Labrador Standard Time"
Configure the network properties of a Network Interface netsh interface ip set address "[Name of Interface]" static [IP Address]
[Net Mask]
[Gateway Address]
netsh interface ip set address "Ethernet" static 10.0.0.100 255.255.0.0 10.0.0.1 1
netsh interface ip set address "Local Area Connection 3" static 10.0.0.100 255.255.0.0 10.0.0.1 1
None Configuring a DNS Server netsh interface ipv4 ADD dnsserver "[Name of Server]" address=[Server Address] index=[Index Number]
netsh interface ipv4 ADD dnsserver "Local Area Connection 3" address=8.8.8.8 index=1
None Changing the connection back to DHCP netsh interface ip set address "[Name of Interface]" DHCP
netsh interface ip set address "Local Area Connection 3" DHCP
None Set System Date Date [MM/DD/YYYY]
Date 01/20/2019
Assumes US English location. Modify entry as appropriate for system. Set System Time Time [HH:MM]
Time 13:33
Use 24 hour time format.