Before You Start
Supported Samsung EMDX Series Devices
The following Samsung EMDX Series Color E-Paper device is supported:- EMDX-076D
Minimum Requirements
PADS4 Server Version: 2025.2 or later Ensure your server meets the minimum version requirement before proceeding with installation.First-Time Setup
When you turn on the Samsung EMDX for the first time, a configuration wizard will start. If the configuration wizard does not start, perform a factory reset before continuing.Performing a Factory Reset
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Step One
Reset the device by holding the PAIRING and MODE keys for ~5 seconds, which are located on the back of the display.This process will take ~10 seconds to complete.
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Step Two
Afterwards, press the power button again, which will boot the display.
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Step Three
The device should now be reset and show new QR codes that can be scanned.
Installing mobile application
Currently, you will need to use a mobile application to use the display, since this display does not support interactivity through other mediums. To download the latest version from the app store, scan the QR code on the display.
Set up the display
Once you have the mobile application, you can set up the display. Before you start, make sure you enable Bluetooth and Location on your mobile phone (Location can be disabled at the end of this process).
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Step One
Start the mobile application of Samsung on your mobile device.
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Step Two
Accept the required permissions.
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Step Three
Scan the QR code that is currently being displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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Step Four
Accept the request to connect the display via Bluetooth.
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Step Five
To set up the Wi-Fi connection on the display, you need to choose a connection that your mobile phone is also connected to (requires Location).
Make sure you choose a connection that**_DOESN’T _** require account credentials (only Wi-Fi password allowed)
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Step Six
Accept the privacy agreement and choose “Manual Setup”
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Step Seven
Define a device pin and set the device orientation to landscape.
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Step Eight
Configure sleep mode to off.
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Step Nine
Turn off network standby and set device date & time to automatic.
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Step Ten
Set the daily refresher timer and set the content player to custom.
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Step Eleven
Now define a name for the device, and it will then show up under devices in the application.
Installing PADS4 Viewer
To install the PADS4 Viewer application, you need to define the server URL where the application is hosted. This works like other Samsung displays, but instead of doing it on the display directly, you need the mobile application.
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Step One
Start the mobile application of Samsung
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Step Two
Select the display you want to use
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Step Three
Under “Player type” at the bottom of the screen, make sure it is on “CustomApp”
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Step Four
Specify your PADS4 Server URL:
Ensure “PADS4” is in CAPITAL letters, or the connection will fail due to case sensitivity.
Replace <server> with the IP address or domain name of your PADS4 Server.Ensure “PADS4” is in CAPITAL letters, or the connection will fail due to case sensitivity.
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Step Five
Click on “Install”
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Step Six
The display will now shhow the PADS4 logo after a minute with the viewer name and connection status and the bottom left of the screen.
Adjusting PADS4 Viewer Settings
Due to the refresh rate of ~30 seconds, this is not supported directly on the panel itself.Supported Features & Limitations
General Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| ✅ | Automatic Software Updates – The HTML5 Viewer updates automatically. |
| ✅ | Offline Mode – Plays scheduled content for 7 days while offline. |
Device Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| ✅ | Portrait Mode – Set rotation to 270° in Viewer Settings. Do NOT use SSP rotate. |
| ✅ | Cluster Viewer – Can be used in a cluster setup. |
| ✅ | Block Remote Control – Prevent unauthorized screen control. |
| ✅ | Wake on LAN – Supported. |
| ❌ | Turn Off Display – Not supported. |
Video & Content Support
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| ❌ | 4K Video Mode – Enabled via PADS4 CTRL Center. |
| ❌ | Seamless Video Playback – Supported in Landscape Mode. |
| ❌ | Streaming – Supports HTTP, HLS, RTP, UDP. |
| ❌ | Playback Speed Adjustment – Not supported. |
| ❌ | All content that requires a higher refresh rate than 30 seconds. |
Device Management
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| ✅ | Remote Management via PADS4 CTRL Center |
| ✅ | Connection State Monitoring & Alerts |
| ✅ | Reboot Support – Supported. |
| ❌ | Shutdown Support – Not supported. |
General limitations
| Consideration | |
|---|---|
| Refresh rate | The refresh rate of the display is about once every 30 seconds. |
| Dynamic content | The displays support running dynamic content on them but can only show an image by taking a screenshot of that dynamic content |
| Dataproviders | Only static data is supported; data can only be updated if the time is higher than the refresh rate of the display. |