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# DS D6032FN

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for **installing and configuring PADS4 Viewer** on the **Hikvision DS-D6032FN** device.

## **1. First-Time Use**

Before installation, ensure that the **PADS4 Server is set up and configured properly**.

<Note>
  The minimum **PADS4 Server version** required is **PADS4 Foundation 2023.1**.
</Note>

### **1.1 Resetting the Device**

If the device was previously used, perform a **factory reset** to clear storage and prevent software conflicts.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Step One">
    Open the **home screen** of the device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Two">
    Open the **Settings app**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Three">
    Click **System** in the **Settings menu**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Four">
    Scroll down and select **Restore to Factory Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Five">
    Click **Confirm** in the dialog that appears.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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### **1.2 Updating Firmware**

Ensure the **firmware is updated** to at least **V1.7.1 build 20230424** before installing PADS4.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Step One">
    Copy the **update.zip** firmware file to the **root directory** of a USB stick.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Two">
    Insert the **USB stick** into the device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Three">
    The device should detect the **USB firmware update** and prompt for installation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Four">
    Follow the on-screen instructions to install the **firmware update**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## **2. Installing PADS4 Viewer**

Follow the steps below to install and configure **PADS4 Viewer on the Hikvision DS-D6032FN**.

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### **2.1 Installing PADS4 from USB Stick**

The **PADS4Hikvision.apk** file is available on the **PADS4 Server** in:

```
C:\Program Files\PADS4\Foundation\Apps  
```

Alternatively, download the latest version from [**here**](https://github.com/PADS4/PADS4-Viewer-HikVision/releases/latest) and place it in the **PADS4 Server apps directory** to ensure the correct version is installed.

#### **Installation Steps**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Step One">
    Copy the **PADS4Hikvision.apk** file onto a **USB stick**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Two">
    Insert the **USB stick** into the **Hikvision DS-D6032FN device**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Three">
    Open the **home screen** of the device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Four">
    Open the **FileBrowser app**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Five">
    Select **USB DISK** from the list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Six">
    Click on **PADS4Hikvision.apk**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Seven">
    When prompted with **"Do you want to install this application?"**, click **Install**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Eight">
    Once installed, click **Open** to launch the **PADS4 Hikvision app**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

### **2.2 Connecting to PADS4 Server**

**PADS4 Server Address Format:**

```
protocol://host:port/hostpath/  
```

* **Protocol:** `http` or `https` (depends on SSL certificate).
* **Host:** DNS name or **IP address** of **PADS4 Server**.
* **Port:** *(Optional - specify only if using non-default ports).*
* **Host Path:** Configured in **System Management** *`(default: PADS4)`*.

#### **Connection Steps**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Step One">
    Enter the **PADS4 Server Location**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Two - *Optional*">
    Specify a **Viewer Name** (if left blank, PADS4 will generate one).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Three">
    Press **Start**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Four">
    Grant **permission to access photos, media, and files** when prompted.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step Five">
    The **PADS4 Viewer** will be **downloaded and installed**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

### **2.3 Adjusting PADS4 Viewer Settings**

* **Press and hold the left mouse button** or **touch the screen for 3 seconds** to access **Viewer Settings**.

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### **2.4 Updating PADS4 Viewer & PADS4 Hikvision App**

The **PADS4 Viewer & PADS4 Hikvision app** will **automatically update** when the **PADS4 Server** is updated.

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### **2.5 Accessing Android Menu**

If you access the **Android Menu** while **PADS4 is running**, the device will **reboot in 30 seconds** (as the **Viewer Monitor Service** detects inactivity).

To prevent reboot, **stop the PADS4 Hikvision app within 30 seconds**.

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## **3. Supported Features & Limitations**

### **3.1 General Features**

| Feature | Description                                                                                    |
| :-----: | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|    ✅    | **Automatic PADS4 Software Updates** – Viewer updates automatically when PADS4 Server updates. |
|    ✅    | **Offline Mode** – The device continues running presentations for **7 days** while offline.    |

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### **3.2 Device Capabilities**

| Feature | Description                                                                                             |
| :-----: | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|    ✅    | **Portrait Mode** – Supported. Device automatically rotates.                                            |
|    ✅    | **Remote Control Blocking** – Prevents screen interaction via remote control.                           |
|    ✅    | **Supports HTTP & HTTPS**                                                                               |
|    ✅    | **Turn Off Display** – Display turns off when no presentation is scheduled, reducing power consumption. |
|    ✅    | **Cluster Viewer** – Supports **Cluster Mode**.                                                         |
|    ✅    | **MD5 File Integrity Check** – Ensures content integrity.                                               |
|    ❌    | **Master Volume Control** – Volume can only be adjusted at the element level.                           |

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### **3.3 Playback & Content Support**

| Feature | Description                                                                                     |
| :-----: | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|    ✅    | **Maximum Videos Supported** – Up to **2 simultaneous videos** per page.                        |
|    ❌    | **Streaming Video** – Not supported.                                                            |
|    ✅    | **Video Rotation, Seamless Videos, Reflection, Skew, Flip** – Supported.                        |
|    ✅    | **Image, Text, Line, Shape, Scrolling Text, Tables, Buttons, Web Elements**                     |
|    ✅    | **PowerPoint & PDF Elements** – Supported *(PowerPoint requires installation on PADS4 Server)*. |
|    ❌    | **Flash Elements** – Not supported.                                                             |

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### **3.4 Data Connectivity & Integrations**

| Feature | Description                                                                                               |
| :-----: | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|    ✅    | **Data Providers** – Supports **70+ PADS4 data providers** for retrieving and integrating real-time data. |
|    ✅    | **Viewer Variables** – Simplifies content management without modifying presentations.                     |
|    ✅    | **Property Bindings** – Allows dynamic element properties using external data sources.                    |

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### **3.5 Device Management**

| Feature | Description                                                                     |
| :-----: | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|    ✅    | **Remote Device Management** – Managed via **PADS4 CTRL Center & PADS4 Agent**. |
|    ✅    | **Reboot & Restart Viewer** – Supported.                                        |
|    ✅    | **Screenshot Capture** – Retrieve display screenshots.                          |
|    ✅    | **Proof of Play Tracking** – Monitors content playback history.                 |
|    ✅    | **Blackbox Support** – Provides system logs for troubleshooting and support.    |