Overview

This guide explains how to use a JPG image as a screensaver on Avaya 9600/96×1 H.323 phones deployed as XSTIM on E‑MetroTel UCX.

Screensaver files

The default files provided are:

• 9608scr-UCX.jpg
• 96xxscr-UCX.jpg

The phone retrieves its settings from the 46xxsettings.txt file located on the server referenced by the parameters HTTPSRVR and HTTPDIR.

If hosting files on UCX:

• Set HTTPSRVR to IP Address of UCX
• Set HTTPDIR to avh323

Recommended approach

Replace the default JPGs with your own images, keeping the same filenames:

• Replace 9608scr-UCX.jpg for 9608 phones
• Replace 96xxscr-UCX.jpg for other 96×1/96xx phones

This avoids editing 46xxsettings.txt and ensures all phones pick up the new screensaver automatically.

46xxsettings.txt

The key parameters are:

• SCREENSAVERON 240 (seconds before screensaver starts; example: 240 = 4 minutes)
• SCREENSAVER <filename> (file to display when screensaver starts)

Examples

96xx family
SET SCREENSAVERON 240
SET SCREENSAVER 96xxscr-UCX.jpg

96×1 family with 9608 exception
SET SCREENSAVERON 240
IF $MODEL4 SEQ 9608 GOTO BRANDINGSCR9608
SET SCREENSAVER 96xxscr-UCX.jpg
GOTO BRANDINGSCREND
BRANDINGSCR9608:
SET SCREENSAVER 9608scr-UCX.jpg

Changing the screensaver file

Prepare your JPG(s) files and place the files in /avh323 using the same filenames.

Reboot the phone or wait for the next settings poll; the new image will show when the screensaver activates.

Notes and tips

• Use JPG format and keep file sizes modest to ensure quick download.
• For best results, match the aspect ratio and approximate resolution of the existing default images you are replacing.
• If you choose to use different filenames, you must update the SCREENSAVER lines in 46xxsettings.txt accordingly.
• Once the screensaver activates, the image repositions to a random location roughly every 5 seconds while the phone remains idle.

Image requirements

• Format: JPG.
• Keep the image smaller than the phone’s display resolution; oversized images may not display.
• If multiple models are deployed, size the image to fit the smallest display in use.
• Recommended sizes: 9611 ≈ 160×160; 9621/9621G ≈ 320×160.
• Color displays: 16‑bit color depth; use a dedicated color image for best results.
• Non‑color displays: a single grayscale image generally looks best (2‑level grayscale also supported).
• Transparency: set the background to RGB 0,255,0 (bright green) to indicate transparency.

Troubleshooting

No screensaver displayed

• Verify SCREENSAVERON is set and the elapsed idle time exceeds this value.
• Confirm the file exists at HTTPSRVR/HTTPDIR and is reachable by the phone.
• Check that the filename matches exactly (case‑sensitive on some servers).

Phones not picking up the new image

• Reboot the phone or power cycle.
• Clear browser/server cache if you serve via a proxy or CDN.