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AlertPlayer Source Code

    • Includes CAP Emergency AlertPlayer.
    • Access the full project source code, features, and documentation for media playout and emergency alert integration.

OBServer Source Code

    • Online Media Library and Scheduler.
    • Manage, schedule, and organize your media content with Observer’s extensive library and automation features

Modules, Utilities and Extensions

    • Project Files and Utilities.
    • Additional modules, tools, and extensions to enhance functionality and customization.

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Manuals and User Guides

*** New Jan 4 2026 ***

OBServer and AlertPlayer User Manual

Rescue IMG Downloads

  • AlertPlayer
  • OBPlayer
  • Video Playout
  • OpenBox Media Server
  • Raspberry Pi Pyrate

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your USB Drive

    • Use a high-quality USB drive, minimum 8 GB capacity.

  2. Create the IMG

    • Use a trusted USB Startup Disk creation utility such as:
    • Be sure to consult the updated Release Notes and Instructions provided for each IMG file before you proceed.

  3. Rescue Image Recovery

    • Insert the startup disk into any available USB port and boot the system from the USB drive. The restore process is fully automated—no user intervention is required.

*** Warning ***

The rescue image recovery procedure will completely wipe all data on:

  • Your USB drive
  • Your SD card (if used)
  • The hardware you are restoring

Be sure to back up all important data before proceeding.

Current System Images
Name Status Size MD5🛡️ Notes / Instructions Hardware Compatibility
Pyrate 5 Release — — Pyrate 5 Notes Pi 4 – 5 Beta Testers Wanted
Pyrate 3   Release 1.3 GB (1,350,143,793 bytes) c6cbabf971556b3bbbeb6d44589dca57 Pyrate 3 Notes Pi 2 – Pi 3
OB 5.3 AlertPlayer  NEW Production 5.7 GB (5,739,503,616 bytes) 6b38d1c4de970cc34755908b8b5c5329 OB 5.3 Notes Hardware sold after 2018
OB 4.0 AlertPlayer EOL (End of Life) 2.0 GB (2,086,912,000 bytes) aea987ea79ea789f94fd253da48c6727 OB 4.0 Notes Hardware purchased before 2018

Notes:

  • Click on each “Release Notes and Instructions” link for step-by-step setup and additional info.
  • Please verify each from the Download Zone page using the provided MD5 hash.
  • Always select the version that matches your hardware generation and player requirements.

Settings Files

Sample configuration files can be exported and saved to easily transfer your system settings to a freshly imaged box. This process supports the Version 5X series.

How to Export and Import Settings

1. Export Your Settings

  • Go to: > Admin > Export Settings
  • Verify the file’s contents by opening and reviewing the plain text useful for troubleshooting.

2. Import Settings to New Device

  • Go to: > Admin > Import Settings
  • Select the saved settings file appropriate for your player’s role.
  • Restart AlertPlayer for changes to take effect.

Important Notes

  • User Accounts: Existing user accounts should be retained and transferred with the settings file. However: Passwords are never saved in plain text and will be reset to default values on the target machine.
  • Backup: Always keep a backup copy of your settings file. Because it is in plain text, you can reference it for manual recovery or documentation if necessary.

Sample Setting and Configuration Files

Role of Player
 Version Device Size MD5🛡️
Pass Through Audio 1.0 USB Audio Adapter 3.3 kb 3e60ce2f5dba95f98d87f6b8a92561f3
Mechanical Relay 1.0 RS232 GPIO Relay 3.3 kb e5459ae84ab127e947daa069d6d547db
CAP Audio on Demand 1.0 BARIX Exstreamer 3.3 kb 641eae4a1c5d36442b19d99fe95438c7
CAP Video on Demand 1.0 RS232 GPIO Relay 3.3 kb 7a6301f016684ad5b854626fe7624f81
Livewire-RTP-Ravenna 1.0 AoIP (Audio over IP) 3.3 kb 7a6301f016684ad5b854626fe7624f81
Audio Streaming
 1.0 Icecast 3.3 kb 420ff3cc0f02bc3af484ad293e42f41e
Video Streaming
 1.0 YouTube LIVE, Icecast 3.3 kb 74909272623deee9f3af7488472687d7

Settings File Instructions

  • Select the appropriate settings file for your player role during the import process.
  • Confirm the file size and MD5 hash if needed for validation.
  • Refer to the Settings Files instructions for information about exporting, importing, and user account password handling after system recovery.

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