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1. If you have already created a thumbnail the program thumbnail is not deleted even if you click No The previous thumbnail is displayed Medium Program Editor SHARP Digital Signage Software gt 45 Program Editor Creating programs Save program as Use this option when you want to save the currently edited program under a different name 1 From the File menu click Save Program As The Save Program As dialog box will appear 2 Select the program folder in which the program is to be saved For more details about the program folder see the following 3 Enter anew name in Program Name and click Save A confirmation message for creating a thumbnail will appear 4 When you want to create a thumbnail click Yes When you do not want to create a thumbnail click No When you click Yes a small program preview for creating a thumbnail will appear Do not perform any operation before this preview screen disappears For more details about the program thumbnail see the following If you have already created a thumbnail the program thumbnail is not deleted even if you click No The previous thumbnail is displayed Program thumbnails When a program thumbnail is created it is displayed in the Open Program Save Program As Delete Program Import Program and Export Program dialog boxes and the Program tab of the timetable editor g There are cases in which a vi
2. Display Time and Periods of Break in Program E3 4 Set the Display Time of Break in Program area e Display the break in program as soon as distribution has been completed option button Displays the program as soon as the distribution wizard exits e Start the break in program at the time specified option button Starts program display at the set time Pease specify the time to Aiplay the break program Dediny Tine of Break Progam C Cieplay the breat in program as coor as ditribution has been completed Start the breaken program at the time cpeciied D y i oo wv Of hers Ge mutes Progam Name Unttied Total Poy Tee 0000 00 Conduct panei conten before and after the program dreing 5 Seta Display Time 6 If you want to perform panel control operations before and after a break in program check the Conduct panel control before and after the program display check box and click Next The Specification of Panel Control Command dialog box will appear If you do not want to perform panel control operations before and after a break in program clear the Conduct panel control before and after the program display check box and click Next A Confirmation dialog box will appear Proceed to step 9 7 Set the Panel Control Command Before Display the Break in Program e Power ON the panel before display the program check box Turns the panel on before displayin
3. Panel icon thumbnail Displayed when the statuses of the panel and the target PC have not been acquired Displayed when there is no response from the target PC Displayed when there is a response from the target PC but screen captures of the currently displayed screen cannot be acquired Displayed when there is a response from the target PC and screen captures of the currently displayed screen can be acquired Thumbnails of acquired screen captures will be displayed It differs depending on the display of the target PC To acquire an image capture of the screen check Acquisition of screen capture Example image only displaying by controller PC in the Setting of operation environment dialog box This warning icon will appear p 105 when there is an error in acquiring IDP status e g power off hardware error etc 111 112 Status Monitoring Tool Acquiring and displaying panel status Acquiring and displaying panel status eAcquiring status of selected panels 1 Select a group from the group tree and then select a panel from the panel list e To select all panels in the panel list either click Select all panels from the Panel menu or press Ctrl A e To select all panels in the panel list that are not responding including panels for which status has not been acquired either click Select panels without response from the Panel menu or press Ctrl Shift A e
4. Protocol type list select ICMPv4 8 Set Protocol and Ports Scope Action and Profile in order as necessary Click Next to be taken to the settings screen for the next step vs 6 Confirm with your network administrator before adjusting these settings 9 Enter a Name and click Finish 10 Close the dialog boxes by clicking the Ex S button at the top right of each window F OP New eoon hus Wises Rude Typa et te he e es Dirga a R Tree What tpe of rude mndi pou lde te oreste ore Protoce aut Ae tet comme correcters poper Atan Part Ae Gur comme te a TOP UOP pet o Pois Prectet ved 2 ere Made fer common oreta ts s Weeter ope we Gao Case tee nd ican mae stent raie topes Nest gt 1 E Aa Program ond ty De AD jp ee path at haat same of De pragr ee Det Pee mute aitas niey Ra Tree Cues tee rete coh fe of oopen 2 paide ropan J Preree noco ewt forts N aam Piste ppies of irea tira on Pe apam Cat math per note ee tl wropermee o Pater Tes proce ame ph lle aaa New Empa cipet apyrop at fe e E a aa EET So Wines ipet ech erm Pu we eter D Lean mee sheet spec fore oars l fect gt owes g New booed tus Wed a Protocol and Porte ons ty De pretence art parte Pat Cee ne mathe niega R Troe Weal otec rd pr s Gor phh lle rapes Panxo a Protoces wat orts Busai hes an jo vm
5. Select Year Displays the year selected for the month that is currently displayed Select Month Displays the month selected for the year that is currently displayed Show Next Month Displays the month after the month that is currently displayed Show This Month Displays the current month e Click while holding down Ctrl or Shift to select multiple days at the same time e Select a timetable and press Delete to delete it from the calendar Timetables are registered to different days depending on where they are dragged on the calendar Days that already have timetables registered to them will not be overwritten for i os 4 All 3 Week titles 1 Dates 1 Dates Timetables will be added to the day to which they are dragged 2 Weekday titles Timetables will be added to the day of the week to which they are dragged for the currently displayed month 3 Week titles Timetables will be added to the week to which they are dragged for the currently displayed month 4 All Timetables will be added to every day of the currently displayed month 73 14 Schedule Editor Creating a schedule eSaving a schedule Save schedule Use this option when you want to save the currently edited schedule under its original name 1 From the File menu click Save Schedule You can also save a schedule by clicking a The schedule file will be overwritten and saved with the same name When Schedule Edito
6. These instructions only apply to the Standalone Version 1 Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel The Selection of Distribution Methods dialog box will appear 2 Select the Distribute the schedule to your PC My computer option button and click Next The Selection the Schedule to Distribute dialog box will appear Selection of Distribution Methods Pease select the method to datrbute Cetritnte the Schedis T Distribute the schedute to your PC My computer Destribute the shadda using external storage such as USU memory Owtrixte the reat Prop an Distribute the Denakein program to your PC My computer 3 Select a schedule If you want to add the selected schedule to the current open schedule on your PC check the Add this schedule on the running schedule in the target panel check box If the box is not checked the currently open schedule on your PC will be replaced with the currently selected schedule Schedde Nane Last Modified Date O Map Scheie 2007 05 21 18 3 4 Click Next A Confirmation dialog box will appear t gt Add thes schedule on the running schedule n the target panel 7 r Ej lt Bak Net gt Cone 87 Schedule Distribution Tool Distributing schedules 5 Check the distribution settings and click Finish The distribution will be executed Pease confirm the selected tems Distribution to the paned starts
7. Preview Program Displays a preview of the selected program fitted to the size of the Fit Screen screen Properties for Program l Conmara Displays the properties of the selected program panel control command Deletes the selected programs panel control commands from the timetable R Delete Program Command i Programs panel control command may also be deleted by pressing Delete Copy Programs l Sel anil C onmmade Copies the selected program panel control command Positions the copied program panel control command into a timetable If a Paste Programs l Eal Panel Control Commands program in the timetable is selected the copied program will be allocated immediately after it finishes If no programs are selected it will be pasted at 00 00 Click a program or panel control command positioned on the timetable to select it Drag a resize handle to adjust the playback time time for the program or panel control command and confirm the changes visually The program and the panel control command can be moved by dragging an area other than the resize handle using the mouse 09 00 11 02 Changing the timetable span 1 From the Option menu click Set Timetable Span The Timetable Span dialog box will appear 2 Set the Start and End times Timetable Span Ed Specify times between 00 00 and 24 00 You can change the span of timetable 3 Click OK The new times will be reflected in the time
8. Remove it from the safe removal icon i in the Task Tray 4 Insert the external storage device such as USB memory into the target PC The content will be distributed automatically After distribution is complete the external storage device such as USB memory stops automatically Check the message and remove it Program Viewer Program Viewer is used on the target PC It displays programs based on schedules and break in programs loaded by Client Scheduler e To pause a program right click the Client Scheduler icon and from the menu that appears click Pause to View Program e To change advanced settings for Program Viewer right click the Client Scheduler icon and from the menu that appears click Setting Settings can be adjusted from the Setting of Client Scheduler dialog box that appears p 99 105 Key Mouse Monitoring Tool Key Mouse Monitoring 106 via 6 This function is available with the Viewer Versions 20 This section explains the function of switching displayed programs using keyboard and mouse operations Key Mouse Monitoring Tool Window eLaunching the Key Mouse Monitoring Tool window 1 From the Windows Taskbar click Start All Programs SHARP Digital Signage Software Tools and then Key Mouse Watcher The key mouse monitoring tool launches and an icon Fe is displayed and remains permanently in the Task Tray eKey Mouse Monitoring Tool menu From the menu that appears when t
9. is set in the play setting Conditional Content Editor Creating Conditional Content Clicking the buttons on the top right of a playlist performs the following actions tcon Menuoption Description T Show the properties of the Displays the properties of the currently selected content file content See below for more details Set content playback Sets playback conditions for selected content conditions For more details refer to Page 59 Moves the selected content file one place forward up on the list t Move content upward You cannot move multiple content files Moves the selected content file one place backward down on the list 4 Move content downward You cannot move multiple content files x pelekeni Deletes the selected content files from the conditions list You can delete content files by pressing the Delete key Properties of content From the playlist select a content file and click Lil to display the Properties of Content dialog box The following settings may be checked and adjusted 1 Content File Path Displays the path to the content file e Clicking Attached Files will allow you to add a file or files from the Attached Files dialog box that appears e Clicking Change will allow you to change the file via the Open dialog box that appears Properties of Content Content File Path iles SHARP SHARP Digital Signage Software Contents P10304501 JPG Attached Fi
10. lect Is with Selects all panels in the panel list that are responding ep 112 response 109 Status Monitoring Tool The main Status Monitoring Tool window ee Power on Turns on the target PC of selected panels p 113 gt pi stn c Restarts the target PC of selected panels p 113 Turns off the target PC of selected panels p 113 isiti f Tr Panel SAUS ACAUSINOMO Starts status acquisition of selected panels p 112 selected panels Displays panel status details if only one panel is selected This function can be used only with the SHARP LCD monitor PN series Operation environment Displays the Setting of operation environment dialog box p 116 Panel setting without status Displays the Panel setting without status acquisition dialog D 113 acquisition box m Small Changes the size of thumbnails displayed in the panel list ptis to Small Thumbnail size Medium Changes the size of thumbnails displayed in the panel list p 115 to Medium Large Changes the size of thumbnails displayed in the panel list eis to Large Starts status acquisition of all panels registered in Panel Start of status acquisition Management except for panels set without status acquisition Cancel of status acquisition Cancels panel status acquisition ep 112 About Status Monitoring Tool Displays version information for Status Monitoring Tool Loe 2 Toolbar The toolbar buttons icons perform the following actions eon tem
11. LA Program Panel Control Duration 00 00 30 Option Help Scre 1921 Program Name WS SamoleProoram Program folder Program thumbnails Panel Control amp Programs EA Checkout EA Storefront Screen Size Screen Pos 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 Duration Program Name 00 00 30 00 00 30 SampleProgram m SampleProgram2 0 0 Add Program to Timetable Properties of Program Name SampleProgram1 Duration 00 00 30 Screen Size Position 1920 x 1080 0 0 Play back time o B Timetable gt Bix Timetable Editor Creating a timetable eRegistering panel control in a timetable 1 Click the Panel Control tab eg Untitled Timetable Editor SHARP D A list of panel control commands will be displayed e i lal Option Help Program Panel Control Command Name Input 50 Pe Turn On Display pum i There are two categories Command Name and Input Source Commands are as follows Command Turn On Display Turns the panel monitor power ON Turn Off Display Puts the panel monitor into standby mode Switch Input Source Input No Switches the panel monitor input source Switch the input source of the panel monitor to TV input The channel at the A time of switching to the TV cannot be specified The channel that was selected by the TV immed
12. Properties of Timetable Displays timetable properties Reads a timetable that has been exported from another OAE PC so that it can be used i t a timetabl that it th Export Timetable oo out a timetable so that it can be used on another Ext Exits Timetable Editor SelectAll Selects all programs in the timetable ee OO ESSEE O O oaran may also be deleted by pressing Delete Pastes the copied program into a timetable If a program in the timetable is selected the copied program will be allocated immediately after it finishes If no programs are selected it will be pasted at 00 00 Preview Timetable Sets the timetable to a target time span start and finish Option Set Timetable Span times This is used for setting business hours as a time span etc About Panel ace Displays Table of supporting panel controls About Timetable Editor Timetable Editor Displays version information for Timetable Editor 3 Toolbar The toolbar buttons icons perform the following actions eon Menwoptin aetna se Open Timetable Loads a saved timetable a Save Timetable Overwrites the currently edited timetable 4 Tabs Clicking a tab switches to the settings window for each item 5 Program Panel Control list When the Program tab is selected the program folder program thumbnails and program list are displayed For more details about the program folder and program thumbnails refer to p 46 When the Panel
13. Set Background Color Rate Uee The color can be changed in the Color dialog box that katie cee appears when clicking the rectangle in which a color is displayed 2 Checking the Use Transparent check box allows you to make the background color transparent Drag the Rate slider to the left or right to set the transparency 10 steps available e Do not check the check box when you do not want to make the background color transparent Even if the slider is set to opaque at the right end the background does not become completely non transparent e When the check box is checked the color set for the background itself is made transparent Therefore if Text Color and Decoration Color are the same as Background Color Text Color and Decoration Color are also made transparent e If ttansparent semi transparent scroll messages are located on a video the desired effect may not be obtained 42 Program Editor Creating programs Scrolling 5 Set Scrolling Direction Leftward O Rightward Set the scroll direction and speed of scroll messages Wire ue 1 Select the Direction from Leftward Rightward j Upward and No Move option buttons i J Slow Fast l N se Fading infout When Telop Switche e If the Vertical option button is selected in Message Format the Leftward or Rightward option button cannot be selec
14. dialog box will appear To edit a group select the group you want to edit and click Edit The Edit Group dialog box will appear vis Ca Q e A group can be created within a group e It is not possible to create two or more groups with the same name Select the parent group Add Group Parent Group Shop Enter a Group name Group name Checkout Names must be within 50 characters Click Add or Cancel Panel Management and Option Managing panels eControlling a panel manually Set this option when you want to control the target PC manually vl a When controlling the target PC manually when turning on the panel PC the Wake On LAN function that operates by Magic Packets sent from the target PC must be enabled If the target PC is outside the same LAN segment Magic Packets may not get through depending on router specs and settings Contact your network administrator for more details 1 Click Manual Control The Manual Control for the Panel Panel PC dialog box will appear Check the check boxes next to the panels or groups that psi SS you want to control Please mark the panel you want to control and select the control command i 7 ml All Panels Control Command Select a Control Command 2 Mica Sma oe The following three control commands can be sent OPC reboot e PC Power ON eo e PC Reboot e PC Power OFF 3 Click Execute The control command will be sent e
15. to close the preview If a window other than the window Preview Scroll Message _ for scroll messages is clicked during the preview it cannot be terminated even if the Esc key is pressed Click the preview once and then click the Esc key M i SDAS Displays version information for Scroll Message Editor 3 Toolbar The toolbar buttons icons perform the following actions tcon Menuoption Description Open Scroll Message Loads a saved scroll message file a Save Scroll Message Overwrites the currently edited scroll message file Displays a preview of the currently edited scroll message file Press Esc to close the preview If a window other than the window for Preview Scroll Message scroll messages is clicked during the preview it cannot be terminated even if the Esc key is pressed Click the preview once and then click the Esc key Il M u aah Sense Displays version information for Scroll Message Editor 4 Settings window For more details continue reading from step 2 Paste Enter a text string that you want to use in a scroll message into the Scroll message edit box The longer the text string is the more memory will be used We recommend starting a new line at a suitable interval so that lines do not get too long Ea Demo Scroll Message Editor File Edit Yiew Help SHa This is message lt font color white gt Demo lt fi 41 Program Editor Creat
16. It loads the schedules and break in programs that have been received by the FTP Server and controls the Program Viewer to display specified programs at the specified time eLaunching Client Scheduler Client Scheduler is automatically launched by Startup when Windows launches When Client Scheduler launches an icon E54 is displayed and resides permanently in the Task Tray eClient Scheduler menu The menu that appears when the icon in the Task Tray is right clicked performs the following actions View the Log Pause to View Program Setting Delete Break in Program Information Version Exit Client Scheduler Setting Clicking the Setting menu displays the Setting of Client Scheduler dialog box The tabs in this dialog box contain the following settings Program Viewer tab Contains detailed settings for the Program Viewer Setting of Client Scheduler e You can view programs even when there are no Program Viewer Display Area Power Control FTP Server Panel Control USB Distribute programs being displayed by checking the Paint the EE Pa aaa nto nce program view area if no program played check box Set 11919 eent chanse the display content by clicking Paint Setting cin is ane si on t move focus while program viewer starts Dark blue option button C Hide task while rn program Displays the area defined by Display area settings in i esl iy dark blue ram Files SHARPA
17. Package and in the Save the Package dialog box that appears specify a directory to save the file to Then enter a File name and click Save There is usually no need to use this function Otsplay Tine of the Drean Program Stet the break in program ot the tme specified 13 hour 00 mente Dipisy Tima of Greakan Program 0 hours 00 mrates 00 seconds Mode to Dutritxte Overvete Panel Control Save the Package lt paxk A mon cone 93 94 Schedule Distribution Tool Displaying break in programs 10 Ascreen like the one on the right will appear Check that the distribution was successful and click Close Ontrtasion of the schedae has been compisted Completed i paneks Not completed 0 paneks Bowl of drati Cistritntion Target Recut Detel Information T My computer SHARP PC Sex 2 Chote J If the set time has already passed the break in program will not be displayed e Once the break in program has been displayed in the target panel for the amount of time specified in Display Time the panel will return to the original program Display will resume from the start of the program that would otherwise have been playing when the break in program ends e Whether a break in program has ended is checked every minute at second 00 The point at which the display of the break in program ends and the original program starts is the first second 00 after the end of the brea
18. To select all panels in the panel list that are responding either click Select panels with response from the Panel menu or press Ctrl Alt A 2 From the Panel menu click Status acquisition of selected panels Status acquisition of selected panels will start VA To acquire panel status for all panels registered in Panel Management except for panels set without status acquisition click Start of status acquisition from the Option menu or alternatively click J e To cancel panel status acquisition click Cancel of status acquisition from the Option menu or alternatively click Jj When panel status is acquired panel icons and thumbnails will change The image can be enlarged by double clicking it Status Monitoring Tool Acquiring and displaying panel status eSetting panels for which status will not be obtained It is possible to set panels for which status will not be acquired so that they will not be displayed in the panel list 1 From the Option menu click Panel setting without status acquisition 2 Select panels from the Panel list with getting status 3 Click Add The selected panels will move to the Panel list without getting status 4 Click OK To reset a panel so that its status will be acquired select it from the Panel list without getting status and click Remove eControlling target PC power The target PC can be turned
19. Video file type playable with Windows Media Player Flash file type playable with Flash Player Conditional content dcv for background frames MOV file type playable with QuickTime Player PowerPoint HTML JPEG BMP GIF PNG Scroll messages 1 2 Scroll messages created in Scroll Message Editor Conditional content dct for scroll messages Audio WAVE MP3 AU AIFF WMA Windows Media Audio file type playable with Windows Media Player MOV file type playable with QuickTime Player MIDI Conditional content dca for audio vi Audio files cannot be positioned in the layout They are used as audio or music background music that plays while a program is displayed Content files are recognized by their file extensions Certain file types require the installation of corresponding software Content type Required software avi mpeg mpg Windows Media Player Movie a w QuickTime Player ewe lash Flash Player ee PowerPoint Viewer HTML Internet Explorer a Scroll message Windows Media Player so QuickTime Player Still mage J The JPEG file supports the RGB format but does not support the CMYK format In addition JPEG2000 is not supported e Animation GIF is not supported e Two or more PowerPoint files cannot be displayed at the same time e The new file format of PowerPoint 2007 pptx is not supported Create content in ppt format e The PowerPoint content does not support the following Execution of ma
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21. a movie preview will be displayed in the A sad ino wound postion Content Preview window but only audio will be used when the program is actually displayed e Clicking the add no sound portion button co at the bottom of the Content File list will allow you to add a soundless portion to the playlist Settings for duration and order of play can be set for soundless portions in the same way as for other content files 4 Click Content files are added to the end of the playlist For more details about the playlist refer to p 36 vt In step 3 you can also register content files by double clicking them or dragging them from the Content File list to the Playlist 4a eSetting the PIP window Program Editor Creating programs Set the frame size aspect ratio input source and audio source for the PIP frame This function can be used only with the SHARP LCD monitor PN series 1 Click the PinP tab 2 Select the Monitor Model Name 3 Set values for each item A list will appear when you click on a cell in the Value column If using a PN 655 monitor Message Monitor Model Name N Sound PinP PN 655 v Key Value Key Size Aspect Ratio Input Source Sound Source Direction Value v 4 3 Composite Video J PC Landscape Items displayed vary according to the Monitor Model Name 1 Select Size
22. appear a Desktop My Documents oy me eT v Save as lype Dponed Schede sch Concet My Netevord A screen like the one on the right will appear during RaLuayieIS ne tr the export Click Cancel to cancel the export S D Archiving the schedule data 5 Click OK Export Schedule The schedule export is now complete d SE Seas C Documents and Settings USER NAME My Documents May Schedule sch 76 Schedule Editor Creating a schedule Importing a schedule The import function is used to load an exported schedule that has been created with this product on another PC 1 From the File menu click Import Schedule The Select the schedule to import dialog box will appear 2 Select a sch file to import and click Open i Louk C My Gocunerts gt 7 oe The Import Schedule dialog box will appear ee Ny Lol 3 My Computer E oe ae May Schedis v Operi My Network ies of type mrporied Schade ech Cece A screen like the one on the right will appear while GaLSay eres ent the import is being prepared Click Cancel to mA cancel the import a Preparating 3 Select the schedule folder in which the schedule is to be saved Schedule Ecbter Ust of Schedule I Schectses Schodde Nare Last Modified Tire GB edot Za harber Steck de IDIOOT 17 5 4 Enter a Schedule Name and click Import Schodde hare LA cheek da If the same program name or timetable
23. bo detriade Parel tn pata Tola 1 pani Mnai Parid 1 192 168 x lt x wine Deas hdae scrote ietrbute at specified date time 2007 05 21 09 55 Option to Detricte Power ON the PC before the distribution Pomer OFF thee PC alter the chetrite dion Save the Package lt cBak mah co Schedule Distribution Tool Distributing schedules 11 If you selected the Distribute now option button in step 7 a screen like the one on the right will appear Check Ontrtasion of the schedae has been compisted Completed i paneks Mot completed 0 paneks that the distribution was successful and click Close Bud cl hartan Distribuo Target Rasuk Detel Information T hies Parmi 1 192 168 cx 12 Sax se J If you selected the Distribute at specified date time option button in step 7 a screen like the one on the right will appear Click OK i F ober caf dirka han larr eee eel Miiri reder Blin iib of ditada gledas Lew hee abet i Schedule and program distribution may take some time If you perform simultaneous distribution to ahi multiple panels data is actually sent sequentially For this reason there may be some time difference in schedule and program distribution e Old schedules are no longer required after new schedules have been sent Unnecessary schedules and their associated content will be automatically deleted the next time Client Scheduler starts eDistributing to your own PC
24. desired order Contains information such as content data order of play and duration etc Content files Playlist multiple frames Up to two scroll messages can be displayed Programs consist of a frame layout multiple frames and their assigned playlist information scroll message information etc Timetables contain information regarding the order and duration of play for multiple Timetable l programs that have been assigned to a one day time frame Schedule Schedules contain multiple timetables assigned to desired dates of play Altached files hi collective term for the image files etc which are required when displaying HTML files Program System operation precautions Points to note when creating content and programs Before operating the system run a test using the actual content to be displayed on the panel If the PC does not have sufficient processing power content may not be played correctly e Movie players Playing multiple videos simultaneously is not recommended Windows Media Player generally places a heavier load on the CPU than Flash Player although this depends on the content e A separate fee based codec may be necessary to play video files e QuickTime Player is required in order to play QuickTime content e Flash content Take care when playing content that makes frequent use of image transparency processing image fade in fade out as this may place an extremely heavy load on the CPU
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26. ignore the grid when resizing Dragging an item while holding down Shift Ctrl This will allow you to maintain the aspect ratio of a frame while you resize it and ignore the grid at the same time Holding down Ctrl while using the arrow keys This will allow you to move items in 1 pt increments Holding down Shift Ctrl while using the arrow keys This will allow you to resize items in 1 pt increments Display priority order If frames overlap when a program is displayed programs will be displayed in the following order from foreground to background Frame4 Frame3 Frame2 Frame1 Background A j The display priority order cannot be set e If the content of the frame or background is a PowerPoint or EXE file it will be displayed in the foreground regardless of the display priority order e Scroll messages are displayed ahead of the background Background frame e In all cases the PIP frame is displayed ahead of the background frame and scroll messages e If movies are displayed in the background they may be displayed in front of other frames in some cases Set movies in frames 1 4 not the background Using a layout you have created Click Save Layout to save the Layout you have created The next time you come to create a program you will then be able to click on Open Layout to use the saved layout vie Ss When you save a layout fr
27. in 1 pt increments Locations where items can be positioned depend on the kind of LCD monitor used Preprams Eelliber Bie Yew Ogm Help CA fs Bh haiga SA Hpital Siena Sot hre a Pras Lut F Frome 4s aj a foe TOS i Se a CFan CFt Fiia D O Perc lre iel 3s Program Editor Creating programs Using the grid Using the grid makes it easy to position items accurately Items can be dragged with the mouse and aligned on the grid The grid can be set with the following procedure 1 From the Option menu click Grid Setting Grid Setting The Grid Setting dialog box will appear Frame Layout 2 Set the Frame Layout Check the Frame position in Grid check box to use the grid Clear the check box to position frames in 1 pt increments Frame position in Grid Grid Setting 3 Set the Interval for the grid Enter a whole number between 2 100 pt The default value lotara 8 pt 2 100 is 8 pt Show Grid SLY Q e Show or hide the grid by checking or clearing the Show Grid check box Even if the grid is hidden if you have checked the Frame position in Grid check box frames will be aligned to the grid when moved or resized e Even if you have checked the Frame position in Grid check box you will be able to ignore the grid and move items in 1 pt increments by doing the following Dragging an item while holding down Ctrl This will allow you to
28. in daisy chain only Con nection Setting Daisy Sel lan a with panel s ID individually Select either RS 232C or LAN from the Connecting Poner Cone interface option buttons PA AA Time Synchronization C Synchronize the panel time with PC time before starting up this software COM port COM1 COM256 RS 232C Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 Hostname or IP Enter the host name or the IP address of the panel to be address controlled within 32 alphanumeric characters LAN Enter a data port number between 1025 and 65535 for the Data port panels to be controlled Enter the username if one exists for the panels to be User name l controlled in 8 characters or less Enter the password if one exists for the panels to be Password l controlled in 8 characters or less 101 FTP Server Client Scheduler Client Scheduler e Test connection Check the connection to confirm that the panel can be controlled After the connection is established successfully the model name of the panel is acquired and displayed Perform operation with the power of the panel turned on To control the panel with the LB 1085 be sure to check the connection once The panel cannot be controlled unless a Test connection is performed Multiple Panels option button You can select and control panels from up to 25 panels You can also set power control entry method timing and PIP functions In addition you can
29. it may not be able to launch or close correctly or it may not be able to display windows in the correct position Select the content you want to use from the Content File list Refer to p 30 for a list of file types that can be used with the background and frames 1 4 e Click while holding down Ctrl or Shift to select multiple content files at the same time e You can preview content files in the Content Preview window p 36 e If using HTML content make sure that images movies and other files referred to in the HTML Content File Name Type N BackgroundPictureSample1 bmp Bitmap Image AI BackgroundPictureSample2 bmp Bitmap Image E PowerPointSamplePicture ppt Microsoft PowerP SamplePicture1 jpg JPEG Image E SamplePicture2 jpg JPEG Image E SamplePicture3 jpg JPEG Image SamplePicture4 jpg JPEG Image E SamplePictureS jpg JPEG Image E SamplePicture6 jpg JPEG Image B A GA add blank content code are transferred to the same location or a subdirectory of the same location where the HTML file itself is stored attached files These can be added from content file properties p 37 Make sure that all attached files are defined by their relative paths in the HTML file Click Content files are added to the end of the playlist For more details about the playlist refer to p 36 e In step 3 you can also register content files by double clicking them or dragging them from
30. m 4 E nE ERA FI EE pea LP F es A Le Pe ee 4 Ifthe User Account Control window appears click Continue The Change settings dialog box will close elf using Windows 7 1 From the Windows Taskbar click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Turn automatic updating on or off The Change settings dialog box will appear 2 From the menu of Important updates select the Never check for updates not recommended option button 3 Click OK 4 Ifthe User Account Control window appears click Yes The Change settings dialog box will close Resident application settings Adjust settings for resident applications e g virus scanners so that they do not display popup messages dialog boxes when a program is being displayed in Program Viewer 21 22 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Personal firewall settings If you plan to distribute content over a network you must free a TCP IP port for this software to use when the distribution port is assigned to a personal firewall If you have installed the Viewer Version a unique FTP server will be installed and started as a service The default TCP IP port numbers are 20 and 21 If you change the port number you must also change the FTP settings for the controller PC p 80 and the FTP settings for Client Scheduler on the target PC p 101 to the same port number Firewall settings for Status Monitoring Tool Win
31. name already exists on the PC where the import is to be used a confirmation dialog box will appear Choose whether to overwrite the existing files or import them under a new name 5 Click Yes The schedule will be saved with the name you entered The schedule import is now complete The schedi T Peaenents and Setini ASER Kane My Donnent Mary Scheckie sch has been mporind 3 Do yOu wath to apen the exported taedis EOE aa 77 78 Panel Management and Option Panel Management and Option When distributing programs to multiple panels with the Network Version you must first set the panels Managing panels ve This function is only available with the Network Version eLaunching Panel Control Management on the Launcher window d The Panel Management dialog box will appear e The main Panel Management window Panel Management x List of registered panel a All Panels Add Panel My computer SHARP PC 1 The List of registered se shopa Ce 2 Buttons panel tree Manual Control 1 The List of registered panel tree Displays a list of all registered panels arbitrary group vl 40 The number of panels that can be managed depends on the license Maximum limit is 100 panels S Panel Management and Option Managing panels 2 Buttons The buttons perform the following actions Relevant page Add Panel Adds a new p
32. on and off and restarted 1 Select a group from the group tree and then select a panel from the panel list Pare tet ech getang ona Parei tet eres gotarg cote 2 To turn the target PC on from the Panel menu click Power control of controller PC and then Power on or alternatively click amp i To restart the target PC from the Panel menu click Power control of controller PC and then Reboot or alternatively click EA To turn the target PC off from the Panel menu click Power control of controller PC and then Power off or alternatively click i A confirmation dialog box will appear 3 Click Yes The process will be executed SHARP Digital Signage Software Status Monitoring Tool Power on 1 controller PCfs you select P Are you OK 113 Status Monitoring Tool Acquiring and displaying panel status Result of distribution 4 Ascreen like the one on the right will appear Check that the distribution was successful and click Close Distribution process of control command has been completed Completed 1 panel s Not completed 0 panel s Result of distribution Distribution target Result Detail Information ED New Panel 1 192 168 xx xx Sent The server name or address could not be eDisplaying detailed information for a panel 1 Select a group from the group tree and then select a panel from the panel list 2 From the
33. or edited material is for individual or home use If material is duplicated and or edited beyond this scope and if such duplicated or edited material is used except in cases where the user themselves holds the copyright for the object of the duplicated material or where the user has received permission from the copyright holder this will constitute a violation of copyright law and may lead to the copyright holder or other parties claiming compensation for damages Such use should therefore be strictly avoided When using photo image data DVD images TV broadcasts or similar material with this product the above uses that constitute copyright violation should naturally be strictly avoided Using modifying or otherwise altering images of other people without permission constitutes a violation of portrait rights and should also be strictly avoided e When showing TV DVDs or similar copyrighted programs and or material you must obtain the permission of the copyright holder or copyright holders e Transcribing or duplicating part or all of this manual and or this software without permission from our company is not permitted e As a part of our policy of continuous improvement SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units There may be some deviations from these values in individual units Tr
34. to change it p 73 5 Calendar Timetables are positioned on the calendar to create schedules i 71 Schedule Editor Creating a schedule Creating a schedule eRegistering a timetable in the schedule 1 Select the timetable folder containing the timetable Timetable folder 2 Select a timetable from the Timetable list and click m pa jaa or alternatively double click the timetable or from the gA Storefront Edit menu click Add Timetable to Schedule The Add Timetable to Schedule dialog box will appear Timetable Name Last Modified Time Wednesday Menu 2007 05 21 00 23 37 s35 Add Timetable to Schaduio E 3 Seta Span This is the length of time that the program will be played for Specify dates between 1 1 2005 and 12 31 2020 If you do not set the Option area the time schedule will be added to the entire span from Start to End fuckeSes ined afk hame Wiebel Bete Sia any Ae y ose Sesek ha davis of tha week belsen Winky Use the Option settings to add timetables to specified days or weeks T Seet thes seso the month bebe Monthly e If you check the Select the day s of the week below check box and the Sunday to Saturday check boxes the timetable will only be added to the specified days of the week during the span e If you check the Select the week s of the month TTS below check box and the 1st we
35. using USB memory or other external storage devices lt p 79 Q Server Scheduler Meam Q XA Control the distribution schedule and distribute scheduled times to the FTP server p 97 en D Status Monitoring Tool Obtain panel status data and control target PC power p 112 Distributed via a network 4 Schedules and programs can be loaded from USB memory or other external storage devices From Controller PC Network Version O FTP Server The FTP server passes schedules and programs it receives to Client Scheduler p 98 O Client Scheduler Control Program Viewer so that it displays schedules and programs at a set time p 99 o Program Viewer Program Viewer displays programs when instructed to do so by Client Scheduler p 105 Program displayed Target PC Viewer Version Installing Launching This section provides installation instructions and information regarding the necessary operating environment as well as instructions on how to start and close down SHARP Digital Signage Software Be sure to read this before using the software Required operating environment CPU Celeron M 1 3 GHz or higher PC 2 GHz or higher Pentium 4 processor is recommended for movie content heavy programs Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 English version Windows Server 2003 2008 English version 256 MB or higher 512 MB
36. 2 Select the timetable folder containing the timetable 3 From the List of Timetable select a timetable and From the File menu click Open Timetable You can also open a timetable by clicking gy The Open Timetable dialog box will appear click Open The timetable you selected will be loaded into Timetable Editor and you will be able to edit it changes you have made will be reflected in the original file Lael Modifier Tere SOLOS PT be maiiba Mirai sre comet Lav Mode Tine Teni abie harie ikaila Move Em Caa ed Take care when saving a timetable you have edited using the Save Timetable option as the Timetable Editor Creating a timetable eChecking a timetable Check a timetable using the program preview function All the registered schedule data and timetable data is erased in the SHARP Digital Signage Software standalone version PN SS01 1 From the File menu click Preview Timetable A preview of the timetable will be displayed 2 Check the preview vie e To close the preview click the preview window and press Esc to stop the display and then delete the schedule information from the Client Scheduler of the task tray lt p 99 e If the program screen size is larger than the display resolution of the PC monitor the preview will not be able to display the entire program screen eDeleting a timetable Delete unnecessary timetables 1 From th
37. 5 y 3 Tool bar Timetable Name Last Modified Time 2007 5 IB Wednesday Menu 2007 05 21 00 23 37 4 Timetable list oe z TRM 1 Title bar 5 Calendar The name of the schedule will be displayed here When Schedule Editor launches the title bar will read Untitled When a schedule is saved it will change to the name of the schedule When content of an opened schedule is changed the title bar will display an asterisk after the schedule name 2 Menus Menu options are as follows File Create New Schedule Opens a new schedule i Open Schedule Loads a saved schedule Schedule Editor The main Schedule Editor window vento ser Save Schedule Overwrites the currently edited schedule ep 74 Save Schedule As Saves the currently edited schedule under a different name ep 4 Delete Schedule Allows the user to specify and delete saved schedules ep 5 i Properties of Schedule Allows the user to display and change the schedule p75 File name moore Schedule Reads a schedule that has been exported from another p PC so that it can be used Writes out a schedule so that it can be used on another PC Exit Exits Schedule Editor i i in the Ti le Add Timetable to Schedule ee the timetable that is selected in the Timetable p 72 list to the schedule ep f Export Schedule p 76 e Delete Timetable from Deletes the timetable that is selected in the Calendar Edit Schedule Timetable
38. A I A kurer e pragia brih Bil eena enn K o lt Cenc st cere w ere ema Lio oO Whar bras a Wires Yorke e From the Windows Taskbar click Start All Programs Accessories and then Welcome Center Screen saver settings Disable the screen saver so that it does not display on the monitor when a program is displayed in Program Viewer elf using Windows XP 1 Right click on an empty area of the desktop and from the menu that appears click Properties The Display Properties dialog box will appear 2 Click the Screen Saver tab and select None from the Screen saver list 3 Click OK Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Monitor power To adjust monitor power settings and save energy Leis click Power Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software e If using Windows Vista 7 1 Right click on an empty area of the desktop and from the menu that appears click Personalize and then Screen Saver The Screen Saver Settings dialog box will appear 2 Select None from the Screen saver list Click OK Screen Saver Screen saver None hd Settings On resume display logon screen Power management Conserve energy or maximize performance by adjusting display brightness and other power settings Change power settings x cae app Power c
39. Content Editor in order This will launch Conditional Content Editor eBasic Screens for SHARP Digital Signage Software Conditional Content Editor 1 Title bar Untitled Conditional Content Editor SHARP Digital Signage Software DER File view Help jag sa 2 Men US Content URL Condition List Longest duration Content Folder Che Con J Content File Name E Duration i Ej Desktop 3 Toolbar Hy My Computer i Sd My Network Places E E My Documents 4 Tabs 5 Settings Window Content File Name s Play Condition lt i A add blank condition DOI add skip condition 1 Title bar Displays the file name When Editor launches the title bar will read Untitled When a file is saved it will change to the name of the file When content of an opened file is changed the title bar will display an asterisk after the file name You can register and edit Playlists by selecting Replace to Conditional Content from the program editor Playlist Conditional Content Editor Basic Screens for SHARP Digital Signage Software Conditional Content Editor 2 Menus The following are the contents of the File View and Help menus Create New Conditional Opens a new file Content File Open Conditional Content Reads saved conditional content Save Conditional Content Saves the currently edited conditional content Save Conditional Content l Saves the currently edited cond
40. Control tab is selected the list of panel control commands is displayed 6 Timetable Displays a timetable 61 62 Timetable Editor Creating a timetable Creating a timetable eRegistering a program in the timetable 1 Check that the Program tab is selected If it is not click the Program tab to select it The program list will be displayed here There are four categories in the list Program Name Duration Screen Size and Screen Position The color of the icon in front of the Program Name represents the Color of Program Click Properties of Program from the File menu in Program Editor to change it p 48 2 Select the program folder containing the program 3 From the Program Name select a program and click oS or alternatively double click the program The Add Program to Timetable dialog box will appear 4 Set the Play back time This is the time of day when the program will be played Specify times between 00 00 and 24 00 5 Click OK The program will be registered to the timetable vL Ca Programs may also be registered by dragging them from the Program Name to the Timetable Registered programs can be changed in the Timetable p 64 6 Repeat steps 2 to 4 as necessary and set all the programs that you want to display over the course of the day z Untitled Timetable Editor SHARP D File Edit
41. Deleting a panel or group 1 Select the panel or group that you want to delete Ee NSE RDEDS List of registered panel gy z Bal All Panels If you select a group all the panels assigned to that Be My coments BAAD 3 ShopA group will be deleted 2 Click Delete A confirmation dialog box will appear 3 Click OK Following selected group will be deleted OK Shope HI The panels belong to the group will be also deleted 81 82 Panel Management and Option Option Option Option allows you to check product version information and to set values for adding panels in advance eLaunching Option 1 Click a f option J on the Launcher window The Option dialog box will appear eChecking version information The Version tab displays version information Registering a license code Option Version FTP Setting ER SHARP Digital Signage Software Launcher version X X X X Copyright C 2005 20x SHARP Corp This software is permitted to use under following conditions For the purpose of evaluation Product Type PN 5502 Network Version Number of License 1 license You can control the networked panels up to 1 Expiration Date No expiry date License Code SSO2 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXAKKAAN f Register This software is proprietary product of Sharp Corporation and it is prohibited by law to copy or rent all or by portion without any permission If you input a tem
42. Enter a User Account Control O Windows needs your permission to continue If you started this action continue R Advanced User Accounts Control Panel 3 Microsoft Windows v Details Continue User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer na User Accounts a Users Advanced Use the list below to grant or deny users access to your computer T andto change passwords and other settings Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer Users for this computer User Name Group 4 XXXX Administrators E XXKXX Users K XXXXXK Users Administrators Password for XXXX 2 To change the password for XXXX click Reset Password x ce ay 15 16 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Welcome Center settings Windows Vista only These settings do not apply to Windows XP 7 Under default settings the Welcome Center is displayed when Windows Vista is started Clear the Run at startup check box to stop the Welcome Center from being displayed when a program is displayed in Program Viewer The Welcome Center will not appear from the next time the PC is started If Welcome Center is closed you can display it using either of the following methods e From the Windows Taskbar click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Welcome Center ETa irisi meh ime
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44. Monitor sizes vary according to aspect ratio Key Value 2 Select either 16 9 or 4 3 from the Aspect Ratio list Select this according to the video or images that you Aspect Ratio want to display ap Sane 3 Select D Terminal Composite Video or Direction Landscape Component for the Input Source option 4 Select either PC or AV for Sound Source 5 Direction can only be set to Landscape The video signal may cause misalignment with PIP location and size Large Li eSaving a program Save program Use this option when you want to save the currently edited program under its original name 1 From the File menu click Save Program You can also save by clicking gd A confirmation message for creating a thumbnail will appear When Program Editor is started the title bar will read Untitled If you attempt to save at this stage the Save Program dialog box will be displayed For the remaining steps please refer to step 2 of Save program as When you want to create a thumbnail click Yes When you do not want to create a thumbnail click No When you click Yes a small program preview for creating a thumbnail will appear Do not perform any operation before this preview screen disappears For more details about the program thumbnail refer to p 46 Do you want to make the thumbnail of program preview
45. P frame click the PinP tab and specify a Value for the Size under Key e Click on a frame or a scroll message to select it Eight resize handles will appear around the border of the frame By dragging these handles with the mouse you can resize a frame or scroll message and confirm changes visually The frame and scroll messages can be moved by dragging an area other than the resize handle using the mouse Frame Layout x Y Width Height Breme 25 5 S 1335 5 es Arena ena e aE mol Deme EE E E Fesser 205 esla S Sa Frame 0 0 685 5601 Dragging while holding down Shift allows you to resize a frame while keeping the same aspect ratio You can also move frames or scroll messages using the arrow keys You will still be able to adjust the size of a frame if you hold down Shift while using the arrow keys e You can move or resize items accurately by aligning them with the grid p 33 E g Frame1 X 25 Y 20 Width 1338 Frame2 X 1380 Y 25 Width 523 Message1 X 20 Y 869 Width 1883 PIP X 576 Y 395 Height 835 Height 830 Height 194 The above coordinates would produce a layout like the screenshot below ke Uniithed e The name position and dimensions X coordinate of top left corner Ycoordinate of top left corner width height are displayed in the top left of each frame or scroll message e The PIP frame cannot be moved
46. Panel menu click Property or alternatively click ES i The Panel property dialog box will appear Panel property 3 Check the settings and click Close veers Group name ShopA New Panel 1 Host name or IP address 192 168 XX XX Acquisition status Update date and time 2007 05 21 23 08 24 Response of controller PC No reply Displaying program name Panel PN series status Capture image The newest error information Failed to get host by name 192 168 xx xx 0xX2AF9 e To display Panel PN series status check Status acquisition of panel PN series in the Setting of operation environment dialog box p 116 114 Status Monitoring Tool Acquiring and displaying panel status eChanging thumbnail size It is possible to change the size of the thumbnails of the screen captures acquired from the panels 1 Click the buttons on the toolbar Small Medium gy Large J Or alternatively from the Option menu click Thumbnail size and select the size you want to use Small Medium Large 115 Status Monitoring Tool Setting the operation environment Setting the operation environment Set advanced settings for panel status acquisition 1 From the Option menu click Operation environment The Setting of operation environment dialog box will appear 2 Set the options Setting of operation environment 1 Ch
47. SHARP SHARP Digital Signage Software PN SSO1 PN SSO2 PN SV01 OPERATION MANUAL Contents Introduction Precautions ON USE saiseenirsernianinaanininai anana aa NAA ANa aaa aaa 5 TEMAK S poea T E ETA EE T N 6 How to read this manual esac ete sere detects eee eat ceaereee rece penne see dcewcedset sees vccaueewercasance vee desenesuweuaenese race 6 OG ON PE OEE EEE ce ects oc sa te da events a ETEEN A E AE E E A A 6 ENOLA ON AAE AA E O E EE E 6 TIO S sesepan E 7 System operation precautions ccccesccceeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeseeeeeseeseeseaueeeeeuseeeeseeseasessaasessensessoaseesoneesones 7 Features of SHARP Digital Signage Softwar e cccccssssseeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeseneneeeseasseenseaneeesensneesens 9 Program distribution workflow sii cists sire atercentevsiied scien teareesWaatiecs atencctuaseane seus 2ooevensustecsantieatavdauensivavieus 9 Installing Launching Required operating environment ccsceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeneeeeneeeeneeeneeseneeseneseaneseaessoneseoneeseneeges 11 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software cccccsssseeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeneeeseaseneeseaeeessnnenees 12 elnstalling SHARP Digital Signage Software cccceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeaeseeeeeeaaesaeeesseaaaseeessenaaeneeeaes 12 eSetting the environment of the target PC cccsscceeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaaseaeeeseeaaeeaaeeseeaaaeaeeesseeaaeanenses 15 eUninstalling SHARP Digital Signage So
48. SHARP Digital Signage Software My Content Content file option button Sets the content file path display method and background color from the Setting of the contents file dialog box that appears when Setting is clicked Set Panel Attribute This is referred at playing conditional content 1 Click Ref and select a content file You may select EMTA any file format that is supported by this product Contents File Path 2 Select a Display mode from the Keeping aspect ae ratio Not keeping aspect ratio or In original size keeping aspect ratio option buttons O Not keeping aspect ratio i In original size 3 Set the Background color Cancel Program option button Click Import and select an existing program You may select programs that have been exported with Program Editor 99 FTP Server Client Scheduler Client Scheduler e The area set under the Display Area tab will be the display area except when a program is specified e Smooth contents change check box Check this check box to switch between contents smoothly by preparing the playback of the next content before the end of the current content Also check this check box when it is necessary to synchronize the content display between frames Clicking Preload Setting allows you to set the content that is to be read in advance e Making the switching of contents smooth will Prel
49. Set the options e Time to restart program after last key event a E E eco E EA Set the period of time before program display is resumed e Execute an application when the program restart check box A If you check this check box enter the path of the application E L to be executed in Path It is also possible to enter Option 3 Click OK About Displays the version of the Key Mouse Monitoring Tool Exit Exits the Key Mouse Monitoring Tool Status Monitoring Tool Monitoring status This function is only available with the Network Version The Status Monitoring Tool allows you to check panel status and control target PC power The main Status Monitoring Tool window eLaunching Status Monitoring Tool 1 From the Windows Taskbar click Start All Programs SHARP Digital Signage Software Tools Status Monitoring Tool Status Monitoring Tool will launch eThe main Status Monitoring Tool window 1 Menus SHARP Digital Sianape Software Status Monitoring Tool E jB EJ Fie Fore Opten Hep 2 Toolbar ELN A 3 Group tree New Famed 2 132 16 suse 4 Panel list 1 Menus Menu options are as follows Exits Status Monitoring Tool Select all panels Selects all panels displayed in the panel list Select panels without Selects all panels in the panel list that are not responding 0112 Panel response including panels for which status has not been acquired P
50. USB memory containing the content To distribute picture or movie files stored in a USB memory The play time and the play order depend on the file name USB memory s folder to distribute p Di l 7 th l E SHARD Digital Signage Software Client Schedeler isplaying the log au 54 Tiace Cent Schede Stat Click the View the Log menu to display a log of Client Scheduler fs nag L o r A eaaa i Chert Schecks e Stat o erations 20 wo ter eas PEDUT he mn Rs he ay an Fir SHAR PSSHAAP Dra Saz Sotere Paretlon J A wer A l af bwa p 20 DOLE icn Cieri Schedin 5 j tece Eosiste rent a per APE D Prageats Filet DARN SHARP Dagta Snug Sawe Paraan The log can be cleared and updated E ER ars re DATING P Ogta aqnage iner retlon WMA CPS 56 Tice Pare o TIMEOU Af ms etan Osal Sa L058 10 1841 paas Cieri hoaia S T JE MOOLI 1018 44 Trace Excoute the porel Seah D Progam Fier IP SHARE Dry d Saz SPee Prelon 2010 OLA 101895 Trace Panel TIMEOUT fuse an dsa WG VOUS 133 73S Tice Chere Schodde S ERTA atl ser 09 1337 BG Tue aero er bara ae D Pogam Files SHARP SHARP Doia Sugg Saimme Paraon 01104 Tina Preia TME ut fae int ate I Sate or 0 125052 Time cents hadin S S05 135355 Trace Cancite he poate Siecle L ropes Fins SURE SURE Dagta Sgnage Taiamai MOOL 125408 Trace Pare n THEE luse best deal ote AA 140242 Tince Chere 3 dedir Sayre VOUS 1402 Trace Cescute the pane commolier D Woogeam F her SHANI SAN D
51. a mid midi mov eConfiguring Conditional Contents Set project names playback start dates and Target PC panel attributes for conditional content Condition List Untitled Conditional Content Editor SHARP Digital Signage Software File View Help amg amp Content Viewer Path Condition List Longest duration Content Folder Che Con Content File Name Duration a SHARP 5 SHARP Digital Signage Software mi eis Content Folder tree Len H FTP Data 4 5 Inside Data Log My Contents Package H plugins gt Preset Data Telops H Temp Content File Name Type E 4b47213002000ur21 jpg JPEG Image E IMG_0372_2184 jpa JPEG Image Content File List IMG_1200 1 jpa JPEG Image EJ IMG_8603_2184 jpq JPEG Image E ITALIAN swf Shockwave Flash 3 italianfood ppt PPT File E P10205171 JPG JPEG Image P10304501 3PG JPEG Image E P10309801 JPG JPEG Image E P10400491 JPG JPEG Image 5 wudadao221 jpg JPEG Image unidadsan G1 ind IDE Trane Play Condition GA add blank condition DH add skip condition Play Condition Conditional Content Editor Creating Conditional Content 1 From the Content Folder tree Select the folder where the content files you want to use are located The URL Tab Displays the HTML of a specified URL as content Enter a URL that can be referenced by the Target PC If your PC can connect to the Internet clicking Vie
52. aancastaeutadndensseuncneteesueeabantseesesneeniiaeadenssanseeseevnaes 113 eDisplaying detailed information for a Panel ccccceeessseeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeseeaaseeeeeseeaassaeeesaeaanaeeessanaenenees 114 SChanGing thumb nal SIZE seisa EEEE EA AERE 115 Setting the operation environment sssssssssssnnnnnnnnrnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnn ennan ennnen nenne 116 Introduction Thank you for purchasing SHARP Digital Signage Software SHARP Digital Signage Software comes in three versions The Standalone Network and Viewer Versions This manual covers all three versions Where editions differ in terms of usage restrictions and functionality this fact is Clearly indicated IMPORTANT To aid reporting in case of loss or theft Model No please record the product s model and serial numbers in the space provided Sarai Nox U S A ONLY Precautions on use e This product is subject to exacting quality control and product inspection before shipment In the unlikely event that a failure or malfunction occurs contact your retailer e Please note that SHARP CORPORATION bears no responsibility for any failure malfunction or damages due to improper use of this product by the customer or a third party except where indemnity liability is recognized under law e Under copyright law the use of this product to duplicate edit or otherwise alter copyrighted material is only permitted in cases where such duplicated
53. acquire the status of each panel and other information e Connection Setting A list of connected panels appears when you click Multiple Panel Setting Connection Setting Interface COM port Host name or IP address Panel s ID a i OM Add panels to the list the first time you use this function loca No daisy chain by clicking Add RS 232C A Setting O O Descripion O COM port COM1 COM256 Roe Baud Rate Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 Host name or IP Enter the host name or the IP address of the panel to be address controlled within 32 alphanumeric characters Enter a data port number between 1025 and 65535 for the Data port panels to be controlled Enter the username if one exists for the panels to be User name i controlled in 8 characters or less Enter the password if one exists for the panels to be Password l controlled in 8 characters or less Select IDs in order to identify panels when PCs are connected Panel IDs in a daisy chain connect in a Do not connect in a daisy chain 1 255 daisy chain Power ON the panel before starting up this software check box When this check box is checked the power of the panel is turned on when the Client Scheduler is started The function of turning on the power of the panel cannot be used with the LB 46GX35 and LB 52GX35 Power OFF the panel before exiting this software check box When this check box is checked the power of the panel is tu
54. ademarks How to read this manual Trademarks e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista PowerPoint and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e The Microsoft Internet Explorer logo is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries e Flash and Flash Player are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries e Intel Celeron and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries e QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries Names of products and other proper nouns are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective copyright holders How to read this manual This manual describes SHARP Digital Signage Software Version 3 0 elcons G indicates reference information related details and restrictions gS indicates pages that contain related information e Notation Keyboard keys are indicated with square brackets E g Shift Ctrl etc e Menus windows dialog boxes buttons and tabs etc are indicated with square brackets E g 1 From the Option menu click Grid Setting The Grid Setting dialog box will appear Items check boxes and option button
55. al Signage Software eClosing the Launcher window 1 Click B on the Launcher window The Launcher window will close e The Launcher window The Launcher window is the window from which operations are started There are six buttons for different functions such as program creation and program distribution 1 Button description window 4 Schedule creation editing 2 Program creation editing 5 Schedule distribution Program Editor Timetable Editor Schedule Editor Distribution Tool 3 Timetable ee creation editing 7 Option 6 Panel control ma 1 Button description window When the cursor is placed over a button an explanation of the button s function is displayed in this window 2 Program creation editing p 28 This button launches Program Editor Program Editor lets you create programs by setting screen sizes and layouts as well as content and scroll messages Launching and closing the Launcher window 3 Timetable creation editing p 60 This button launches Timetable Editor Timetable Editor lets you create one day timetables by assigning programs you have created to be shown at desired times 4 Schedule creation editing p 70 This button launches Schedule Editor Schedule Editor lets you create schedules by assigning timetables you have created to be executed on desired dates 5 Schedule distribution p 84 This button launches Schedule Distribu
56. ame settings are not saved Only Screen Top Left Position Screen Size and Frame Layout are saved 33 Program Editor Creating programs eSetting the background frames 1 4 Set content order of play and duration for content in the background and frames 1 4 ihuga Soltas yu Content Folder tree Playlist Content File list 1 Click any of the Background or Frame1 Frame4 EY Untitled Program Editor SHARP Digital Signage Soft tabs File View Option Help cd gs Be Layout Background Frame Frame2 F 2 From the Content Folder tree select the folder where Content URL Viewer Path the content files you want to use are located Content Folder Confirm that the Content tab is selected If the tab is not S E SHARP A eclecied clean it SHARP Digital Signage Software i corma 4 Data O Inside Data C Log O Package H plugins O Preset Data O Telops 7 O Temp E Uninstall Information H O Windows Media Player A Windows NT M You can also display content by specifying URL or Viewer Path The URL tab a Ue ieee Displays the HTML of a specified URL as content Enter a URL that can be referenced by the target PC If your PC can connect to the Internet clicking View URL will connect to a the URL you have entered Check that you have connected properly and that the URL has been displayed correctly If the URL is incorrect a dialog box like the one o
57. anel to be managed Below Add Group Adds a new group e p 80 Below p 80 Exit Closes the Panel Management window eAdding editing a panel 1 Click Add Panel to add a new panel to manage The Add Panel Panel PC dialog box will appear Click Edit to edit an existing panel The Edit Panel Panel PC dialog box will appear GS The settings for the Add Panel Panel PC and Edit Panel Panel PC dialog boxes are the same Panels can also be edited after they have been added Add Panel Panel PC 2 Set the options New Panel 1 1 Panel name Compulsory ped dd Choose a name that will make it easy to identify the Group root panel Names must be within 50 characters Host name or IP address 192 168 20 MAC address o8 o0 1F 00 xx xx 2 G Ibis necessary to power on the panel PC from the server roup In the Group box select a group to add the panel to AME If you do not want to assign the panel to any particular nas group select none Panels that are not assigned to Eeee any particular group will be added under All Panels Port number SF Power Control Clicking Add Panel while the List of registered O Do not specify to power on off the panel through the server at the designated time MA 3 i r Specify to power on off the panel through the server at the designated time panel tree group or a panel assigned to a group is mena oS ES selected w
58. control operations before and after a break in program clear the Conduct panel control before and after the program display check box and click Next A Confirmation dialog box will appear Proceed to step 11 Set the Panel Control Command Before Display the Break in Program e Power ON the panel before display the program check box Turns the panel on before displaying the break in program It cannot be used with the LB 46GX35 and LB 52GX35 e Switch the panel input before display the program as below check box Switches to the specified input before displaying the break in program After Display the Break in Program e Power OFF the panel after display the program check box Turns the panel off after the break in program has finished Sper ification of Panel Control Command Pisasse spediy the command to control the panel Defore Cesptay che Doan Prog er lv Power On the panal before chepkey the progas T Steh the panel peat baniera dhupley the program as below evTi v After Decplay the Dreahens Prog am F Power OFF the panel alter digiiry the program INeuTi e Switch the panel input after display the program as below check box Switches to the specified input after displaying the break in program 10 Click Next A Confirmation dialog box will appear 11 Check the distribution settings and click Finish The break in program display or display reservation will b
59. controlling the target PC manually when turning the panel PC on the Wake On LAN function that operates by Magic Packets from the target PC must be enabled If the target PC is outside the same LAN segment Magic Packets may not get through depending on router specs settings Contact your network administrator for more details e Regardless of which version of this software you are using you must have Flash Player Windows Media Player and PowerPoint Viewer 2003 2007 installed on the PC on which this software is installed If you have not installed all of these programs or have installed different versions of them a message prompting you to install may appear If this happens download the appropriate programs from the relevant website and install them e A separate fee based codec may be necessary to play video files 11 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software elnstalling SHARP Digital Signage Software 1 Start your PC 2 Close down all applications You must log in as an administrator before beginning the installation process Launch the SHARP Digital Signage Software setup program setup exe Double click the setup exe file to launch the setup program click Run If using the SHARP Digital Signage Software CD ROM 1 If the setup program is launched automatically proceed to step 4 If the setup program does not launch after a few moments launch the Setup ex
60. creen captures of movies 4 Status acquisition of panel PN series check box Check this box to acquire information about the panel from the target PC This function can be used only with the SHARP LCD monitor PN series 5 Acquisition of license information check box Check the check box to view the license code and the file version of the SHARP Digital Signage Software viewer version 6 Auto acquisition under the following interval check box Check this box to automatically acquire panel status at regular intervals e Acquisition interval Set the interval at which you want to obtain panel status Values of 1 60 minutes can be set 3 Click OK 116 SHARP SHARP CORPORATION PN SS01 SS02 SV01 10D 2
61. cros execution of programs display of link objects display of embedded objects e If too many animations are used in the PowerPoint content displayed characters may be illegible e The font used in the content must also be installed on the target PC e The HTML file and the Web page cannot be enlarged or reduced e Adjustment of the sound volume supports video and audio It does not support Flash and PowerPoint Program Editor Creating programs ePositioning content Layout Screens and content size and position etc are set in the Layout window 1 Layout window wey When Layout Locked is displayed in the center of the layout window the layout cannot be edited Clear the The layout edit is locked check box in the Properties of Program dialog box p 49 Check that the Layout tab is selected If it is not click the Layout tab to select it CY Untitled Program Editor SHARP Digital Signage Software File View Option Help cu gf De Layout Background Frame Frame2 Frames Screen Top Left Position Set a Screen Top Left Position Set the coordinates 9999 9999 for where you want the X Y top left hand corner of the background to be positioned in the panel X and Y are usually set to 0 Default Set the Screen Size Screen Size The screen size is the size of the background Preset Screen Size Select the Preset Screen Size o
62. deo is not displayed e If the PIP function is used the PIP portion is not displayed Open Program Program Folder Program Folder Program List of Selected Program Folder e Programs can be saved in different program folders according 0 ace p Sete to the type of program 5 ince SampleProgram3 Delete e The programs in the selected program folder are displayed in Program List of Selected Program Folder e In the menu that appears when right clicking the program storage folder the following operation can be performed e Insert Adds a new program folder under the selected folder iaunaitewn tir Enter a new name in the Program Folder Name dialog box and click OK e Delete Deletes the selected folder If the selected folder contains a program it cannot be deleted e Rename Changes the name of the selected folder Enter a new name in the Program Folder Name dialog box and click OK Storefront e The Programs folder in the first level cannot be deleted or renamed e If the selected folder contains a program it cannot be deleted e By dragging and dropping the folder the location of the folder can be changed e By dragging and dropping a program in Program List of Selected Program Folder to another folder the program can be moved Program Editor Creating programs eOpening a program Load a program that you have already saved and use it Editing only the places you want to change in an ex
63. dows Vista 7 Only If using Windows Vista 7 use the following procedure to change these settings 1 From the Windows Taskbar click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance for Windows Vista or System and Security for Windows 7 and then Administrative Tools ee 2 Double click Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Ce eT me o F i i K rre aap oraire man om Si sine g eto meas Bona s ine Boece na ian oe can Bente jo tes 3 If the User Account Control window appears User Account Control click Continue for Windows Vista or Yes for e Windows needs your permission to continue Windows 7 F you started this action continue Microsoft Management Console Microsoft Windows The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security dialog box will appear g User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer 4 On the left of the window click Inbound Rules then ssi 7 click New Rule under Actions in the pane on the right of the window The New Inbound Rule Wizard dialog box will appear cereree I ae sire eeeooooseocooeooessesesesoooooes T a Seeeeeaeuene a F f i it Iiri Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software TC 5 Select the Custom option button and click Next 6 Select the All programs option button and click Next mem 7 From the
64. e File menu click Delete Timetable The Delete Timetable dialog box will appear 2 Select the timetable folder containing the timetable Timetabls Folde Sec at Timet E Tesstatees E 3 From the List of Timetable select a timetable and click Delete cee 4 Click Yes Delete Timetable The selected timetable is now deleted ud J Timetable Wednesday Menu will be deleted Are you sure 5 Click Close eChanging timetable name and timetable color 1 From the File menu click Properties of Timetable The Properties of Timetable dialog box will appear Check the Name and Color Properties of Timetable The Name can be changed T e Click the color swatch to display the Color dialog box WEES ENaen and change the timetable color i Color U The Color is the color used to display the timetable in Schedule Editor 2 Click OK Timetable Editor Creating a timetable elmporting exporting a timetable Exporting a timetable The export function is used to write out a timetable so that it can be used with this product on another PC Exported timetable data includes programs registered in timetables 1 From the File menu click Export Timetable The Export Timetable dialog box will appear 2 Select the timetable folder containing the timetable Tarestabbbes Folder 1 aj g Ters Sacre 3 From the List of Timetable se
65. e executed By packaging distribution data program information containing break in programs and other contents can be saved as a single file Click Save the Package and in the Save the Package dialog box that appears specify a directory to save the file to Then enter a File name and click Save There is usually no need to use this function Pease the setected items intrbhutean tn the nanei starts upon the FINDSH butman m cickedt Method to Ostrbute Oetrtatr the pogan Prag neinork axi dagley breski Progam to Oeviwte SampieProgram Panel to Dstrute Total 1 panels New Panel 11192 158 xxv Ousolay Tine of the Break Pr 3 Start the break program at the me eged i hour 00 mute Dapisy Time of Breakewn Program 01 hours 00 mruites 00 seconds Mode to Ostr yte Overeeite Pane Contra 91 Schedule Distribution Tool Displaying break in programs 12 Ascreen like the one on the right will appear Check that the distribution was successful and click Close Ontrtasion of the schedae has been compisted Completed i paneks Mot completed 0 paneks e If the set time has already passed the break in program ceanat Tapes TRAET Soares will not be displayed e Once the break in program has been displayed in the target panel for the amount of time specified in Display Time the panel will return to the original program y Display will resume from the start of the program tha
66. e 54 for file formats compatible with backgrounds ij 1me_0372_2184 jpg JPEG Image and frames Lal IMG_12700 1 jpoq JPEG Image IMG _8603_2184 jpg JPEG Image one E ITALIAN swf Shockwave Flash e You can check content file previews in the Show ra talianfood pot PPT File Content Preview Window window refer to p 56 P10205171 IPG JPEG Image e If using HTML content make sure that images 5 Sees qe Image l i Ei P10309801 JPG JPEG Image movies and other files referred to in the HTML e P10400491 26 PEG Image code are transferred to the same location or a IF wudadaoz21 jpg JPEG Image subdirectory of the same location where the HTML a miidedso261 ina ei Tmans file itself is stored attached files aie E3 add blank condition HA add skip condition These can be added from content file properties refer to p 57 Make sure that all attached files are defined by their relative paths in the HTML file 56 Conditional Content Editor Creating Conditional Content 3 Click the icon Condition List Longest duration iJ C t xX Content files are added to the end of the condition list SS SS De 1 Always P10205171 3PG For more details about the condition list refer to Page 59 2 Always P10304501 JPG e In Step 3 you can register content files by double clicking them or by dragging them from the Content File list to the condition list e The content files from the conditions list can be copied by droppin
67. e Enlarging reducing still images and movies As image size and display size increase so does the load placed on the CPU CPU load also increases when images are displayed at an enlarged or reduced size Keep the size of the content display area frame size as small as possible Content should also be created using the same image size as the display size e Still image switching Using still image switching will increase the load on the CPU Its effect is dependent on the performance of the video card System operation precautions e Scroll message content Displaying scroll messages requires a great deal of CPU processing power When using scroll messages programs should be tested by actually displaying them before operation Making the background color transparent will increase the load Scroll messages with a larger display area place a larger load on the PC Do not make the scroll message display area unnecessarily large If there are a lot of characters in a scroll message line display may become distorted If this occurs start a new line Up to 100 characters per line recommended e PowerPoint Set PowerPoint data so that it plays repetitively by setting slide transition to advance slides automatically automatic slideshow PowerPoint Viewer is not capable of simultaneous multiple display Do not assign PowerPoint files to multiple frames in the same program It should also be noted that PowerPoint Viewer only proceeds to pla
68. e and time 8 Set Distribution Options e Power ON the panel PC before the distribution check box Distributes the schedule after turning the target PC on if it is not already turned on at the time of distribution e Power OFF the panel PC after the distribution check box Selection of the Distribution Date Tima and Option Eg Picasa select the darbuton date time and option of darbution tritato Date Tine Detrtate now C Dedtrtate at apectiod date tzu W07 ARI v nov Ss y YOn of Del taor F Powe ON Uber panal PE baleen tho diatribe dine V Power OFF the panel PC after the dshrbunen Turns the target PC power off after the schedule has been distributed 9 Click Next A Confirmation dialog box will appear 10 Check the distribution settings and click Finish The distribution or distribution reservation will be executed Distribution data can be packaged and saved as a single file that includes schedule information including programs timetables and content Click Save the Package and in the Save the Package dialog box that appears specify a directory to save the file to Then enter a File name and click Save There is usually no need to use this function Pease confem the selected tems Castrbution is sarved upon the FINSSH button ts cliched Method to Cistrbute Ea Ditr xin the scheckde thema notrerk Schedde to Dette Lire Schedse Resiace the rune siedde on the pane
69. e file in the CD ROM folder 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click Run setup exe If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear double click the Setup exe file in the CD ROM folder 3 When the User Account Control dialog box appears click Allow for Windows Vista or Yes for Windows 7 4 Inthe Welcome to the Install Shield wizard window click Next 12 If a security warning saying The publisher could not be verified is displayed during the installation TANTOS l ee ee ry _D AutoPlay kala ga CD Drive D Always do this for software and games Install or run program General options bh Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer et AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel Dea t nan the program unless yeu knew where it s free er you ve used Ettore 1 1 Liig PO Uriin Pitblihers Cancel don t brca where thi picgiam m iram Ge what aa tor Liser Aecoont Control heips step umsuthoinad changer to your computer Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 5 Software license agreement will appear Read the entire software license agreement 6 If you agree to the terms of the agreement select the Il accept the terms of the license agreement option button and click Next 7 Select the version that you have purchased and click Next The three following versions are available e PN SS01 Standalone Version For creating programs and distributin
70. e top of the list Duration displays the length of time taken to play a particular content file Total Duration displays the length of time taken to play the entire contents of the playlist There are cases where the total duration is different from the actual duration for example when Play Next Content is set in the play setting or when using conditional content Playlists Clicking the buttons on the top right of a playlist performs the following actions T Show the properties of the Displays the properties of the currently selected content file For more content details refer to p 37 M he sel fil lace fi in the list t Move the content to upwards oves the se ECEN content file IE place forward up in the lis Cannot move multiple content files Moves the selected content file one place backward down in the list downwards Cannot move multiple content files Content files may also be deleted by pressing Delete Program Editor Creating programs Background color when content is not displayed vynen content is not being played frames can be filled in using a EP E E E S ane D specified color Click the color swatch to display the Color dialog box and change the background color Properties of content From the playlist select a content file and click Lil to display the Properties of Content dialog box The following settings may be adjusted 1 Content File Path Properties of Content D
71. eck the Response confirmation of controller PC Acquistion th roug h C M P EC H O packet ch eck box Com pu Iso ry Response confirmation of controller PC through ICMP ECHO packet lt must Timeout second 2 v Retry count 3 5 i The check box cannot be cleared Z Acquisition of displaying program information C Acquisition of screen capture displaying by controller PC You may be not able to capture the movie e Timeout Seconds Sets the timeout value for confirming a response from the target PC Values of from 1 10 seconds can be selected Interval of acquisition e Retry count M Auto acquisition under the following interval C Status acquisition of panel PN series C Acquisition of license information Acquisition interval 5 vi minute s Sets the number of retries permitted when confirming a response from the target PC Values of from 1 10 times can be selected If there is no response a delay of timeout value x number of retries seconds will occur 2 Acquisition of displaying program information check box Check this box to acquire information about the currently displayed program from the target PC 3 Acquisition of screen capture displaying by controller PC check box Check this box to acquire the currently displayed screen capture from the target PC The acquired screen captures will be displayed as thumbnails vty GS It may not always be possible to acquire s
72. ed 3 Background If the content is a still image file and you have checked the Keeping aspect ratio option button you can specify a background color for the content Click the color swatch to display the Color dialog box and change the background color Click the box next to Transparent to make the background transparent vl The background color for the background frame cannot be set to transparent 4 Volume Control The volume can be set 37 Program Editor Creating programs 5 Layout e Keeping aspect ratio Not keeping aspect ratio and In original size option buttons You can select Not keeping aspect ratio when the content type is a still image or Flash You can select In original size when the content type is a still image e Temporarily move frame check box To change the screen position of the content temporarily check this check box and click Position Setting The position and size of the frame can be specified for each content The screen position must be set within the background frame 6 Picture Transition When the content type is still image the effect at screen switching can be set Select the effect from each pull down menu If you check the Via background check box the effect of displaying the background color at the time of screen switching is added 7 Parameters for EXE file Displays parameters for EXE files eSetting the scroll me
73. ek to 6th week D check boxes the timetable will only be added to the E E E EEEN specified weeks during the span Dalat the neh of a manan baio e f you specify both Select the day s of the week below ee ee E and Select the week s of the month below the timetable will only be added to days that meet both sets of conditions For example setting Select the day s of the week below to Wednesday and Select the week s of the month below to 2nd week would add the timetable to the second Wednesday of every month 4 Click OK 2007 5 The timetable will be registered in the schedule SUN SAT Option vl Ca Q Timetables may also be registered by dragging them from the Timetable list to the Calendar 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Registered timetables can be changed in the calendar p 64 3 14 1 6 17 148 419 5 Repeat steps 2 to 3 as necessary and add all the timetables that you want to display to the schedule 20 ZI 2290 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 Schedule Editor Creating a schedule The calendar The calendar can display dates between January 2005 and December 2020 Days on which a timetable is registered show the timetable color and the timetable name The buttons and lists at the top of the calendar perform the following actions fen _ _Menwopion _ _Deserpon ______ Show Previous Month Displays the month before the month that is currently displayed
74. es elf using Windows XP 1 From the Windows Taskbar click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box will appear 2 Click the Automatic Updates tab and select the Turn SPEIEM ESDP EIBES off Automatic Updates option button General Computer Name Hardware Advanced System Restore Automatic Updates Remote 3 Click OK Help protect your PC Windows can regularly check for important updates and install them for you Turning on Automatic Updates may automatically update Windows Update software first before any other updates How does Automatic Updates work Automatic recommended Automatically download recommended updates for my computer and install them O Download updates for me but let me choose when to install them Notify me but don t automatically download or install them Tum off Automatic Updates Your computer will be more vulnerable unless you install updates regularly Install updates from the Windows Update Web site Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software elf using Windows Vista 1 From the Windows Taskbar click Start Control Panel Security and then Turn automatic updating on or off The Change settings dialog box will appear 2 Select the Never check for updates option button en oe gn B IC dhe pee cee m eee Feed ie ded bhy be Per eed Lalli ed el eT ee
75. es 1 From the File menu click Delete Schedule The Delete Schedule dialog box will appear Select the schedule folder containing the schedule From the List of Schedule select a schedule and click Delete Click Yes The selected schedule will be deleted Click Close eChanging schedule name 1 2 From the File menu click Properties of Schedule The Properties of Schedule dialog box will appear Check the schedule name and change it if you wish Properties of Schedule Name Click OK July Schedule 75 Schedule Editor Creating a schedule elmporting exporting a schedule Exporting a schedule The export function is used to write out a schedule so that it can be used with this product on another PC Exported schedule data includes programs and timetables that are registered to the schedule 1 From the File menu click Export Schedule The Export Schedule dialog box will appear 2 Select the schedule folder containing the schedule Schedule Evider Ust of Sotie I Schectses Schodde Nare Last Modified Tine E Storefront Section Sc hunch te DoOMayor 17 St 57 3 From the List of Schedule select a schedule and click Export The Select the folder to export dialog box will appear ENNE Com Cero 4 Specify the directory where you want to save the file TAS EEA enter a File name and click Save E The Export Schedule dialog box will
76. ess from program creation to the stage where programs can be displayed on a panel Standalone Version D Program Editor l Lay out your chosen content and create a program p 28 Timetable Editor l Assign the hour of the day that your program will be shown p 60 Schedule Editor l Assign the dates when daily timetables you have created will be shown p 70 O Schedule Distribution Tool Distribute schedules and programs you have created to Client Scheduler p 84 F You can distribute to a target PC eax that has Program Viewer installed by using USB memory or other external storage devices p 104 O Client Scheduler Control Program Viewer so that it displays schedules and programs at a set time p 99 O Program Viewer Program Viewer displays programs when instructed to do so by Client Scheduler p 105 Program displayed Standalone Version Program distribution workflow Network Version D Program Editor l Lay out your chosen content and create a program p 28 Timetable Editor Assign the hour of the day that your program will be shown p 60 Schedule Editor l Assign the dates when daily timetables you have created will be shown p 70 O Schedule Distribution Tool You can distribute to a target PC Distribute schedules and programs you have created that has Program Viewer installed to a target PC connected to the network p 84 by
77. essage file is now complete My Document 3 My Compute a Fie pane StoneT elipt Tip v seve My Natri Save l lye Scrol Message F ies tip Carne 43 Program Editor Creating programs eSetting audio and music Set audio and music background music for program display If two or more content files containing audio are set in different frames both will play 1 Click the Sound tab ne4 Message Message Sound PinP 2 From the Content Folder tree select the folder where Sound Viewer Path the content files you want to use are located Content Folder Confirm that the Sound tab is selected If the tab is not snare A selected click on it Ha ee ain t Data ors Inside Data You can also play back the content file specified Log with File Path On Viewer PC on the Viewer Path ia koag tab Specify the absolute path of the target PC or Sia Des the relative path of the My Contents folder p 91 Temp a O Uninstall Information 0 Windows Media Player ILEA Windowe MT w 3 Select the content you want to use from the Content Content File Name Type A SampleBGM wma Windows Media Audio Fil File list For a list of compatible audio file types refer to p 30 e Click while holding down Ctrl or Shift to select multiple content files at the same time e Audio cannot be positioned in a layout If you select a movie for the content file that will be used a y as audio
78. evice 89 Schedule Distribution Tool Displaying break in programs Displaying break in programs eDistributing via a network and making a break in display Q e This function is only available with the Network Version e If ordinary schedule distribution and break in distribution overlap the break in distribution has the higher priority in processing 1 Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel The Selection of Distribution Methods dialog box will appear Selection of Distribution Methods e3 2 Select the Distribute the program through network and make a break in display radio button and click Next The Selection of the Break in Program dialog box will appear Pease select the method to detribute Cetrixte the Schedis T Destribute the schedute through the network Distribute the shadda using external storage such as USU memory Dutrbute the reek Prog an F Distribute the prag am through network and make a benan display 3 Select a program and click Next The Selection of the Distribution Target dialog box will appear Pease select The break progam Program Name Tota Tene Last Modified i Dona r ify ee eee al ea lt ema nest gt Ceme t of the Distribution Larpet EJ 4 Check the check boxes for all the panels and or groups thatthe anene x schedule is to be sent to sidh CIA My omer Srnec D soos iew Clicking the buttons in the top
79. fferent panel control commands monitor power supply ON OFF and panel input commands to individual SHARP LCD monitors PN series connected in a daisy chain Still images The Network Version of SHARP Digital Signage Software can send different panel control commands monitor power supply ON OFF and panel input commands to SHARP LCD Monitors PN Series connected in a daisy chain Refer to Panel Management and Option p 78 Date display This software displays the date in YYYY MM DD format Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software Program distribution workflow Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software SHARP Digital Signage Software is SHARP s original content distribution and display software Easy to use user interface Programs can be laid out in editable time schedules similar to newspaper TV guides or calendar style monthly schedules Variety of display options and scroll message function Frames with completely customizable layout x4 as well as backgrounds and scroll messages x2 can be used Vertical scroll messages are also supported allowing effective expression and information display Reserved distribution function Makes it possible to distribute reserved content over an LCD monitor network Monitor control and break in distribution functions Turn monitors on and off and distribute break in programs during emergencies for smooth monitor control Program distribution workflow This chart details the proc
80. from the ag next time you start Windows Vista Bia Display Sidebar on monitor 1 vY Maintenance View list of running gadgets Restore gadgets installed witi How do I customize Windows Sidebar ok cancel apy Active desktop settings Windows XP Only Turn Active desktop settings off vL 6 These settings do not apply if you are using Windows Vista 1 Right click on an empty area of the desktop and from the menu that appears click Properties The Display Properties dialog box will appear 2 Click the Desktop tab and then click Customize Desktop The Desktop Items dialog box will appear 3 Click the Web tab and clear all the check boxes under Desktop Items Web pages General Web 4 Click OK To display a Web page on your desktop select it from the following list To add a Web page to the list click New To update Web page content click Synchronize Web pages My Current Home Page To prevent moving or resizing of Web items on your desktop select the following check box C Lock desktop items IME Toolbar settings These settings are not required if the IME Toolbar is not displayed Store the IME Toolbar in the Taskbar so that it is not displayed when a program is being displayed in Program Viewer 1 Right click on the IME Toolbar and from the menu that appears click Minimize You can also click P to minimize the Too
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82. g Version box will appear ae SHARP Digital Signage Software Client Scheduler Version X X X X You may be asked to provide version information in Copyright C 2005 20xx SHARP Corp the event that you need to contact SHARP regarding a problem wi th SH ARP Digi tal Signage Software T a eas is permitted to use under following conditions For the purpose of Product Type PN SV O1 viewer Version If you input a temporary license code when installing you will Number of License 1 license only be able to use the software for a two month trial period ce bee Ne aaa nee i Li Code SVO1L XXXXXXXX XXXK XXXXKXKK Register Register your license code before the end of the trial period cath For instructions on how to register License Codes refer to p 82 This software is proprietary product of Sharp Corporation and it is prohibited by law to copy or rent all or by portion without any permission Exiting Client Scheduler To exit Client Scheduler click the Exit Client Scheduler menu Do not exit Client Scheduler unnecessarily Distributing content directly by using USB memory or another external storage device The content can be displayed simply by inserting USB memory or another external storage device containing copied content into the target PC e Do not remove the USB memory or another external storage device from the PC before transfer is completed e Depending on the external storage device such as USB memory distribu
83. g and dragging them while holding the Ctrl key Preview Content You can preview content files in the Show Content Preview PEPP Window window Click Show Content Preview Window from the View menu to preview the files Previews from the following types of files will not be displayed immediately To preview these files click the relevant icon displayed in the Show Content Preview Window window Click the text string if previewing a scroll message e Files with a size of 2 MB or higher e Video files e PowerPoint files Preview displayed in full screen mode e Scroll message files Preview displayed in full screen mode e Set PowerPoint data so that it plays repetitively by setting slide transition to advance slides automatically automatic slideshow e Do not use the mouse or keyboard e g to click on a window etc during program display Doing so may change the window display order or alter the content to be played Conditional Content Content conditions are checked and only the first content that matches those conditions is displayed The list plays in order starting from the top and contents that do not match conditions are skipped The duration is the amount of time it takes to play content Content files on the playlist with the longest durations are displayed on the Maximum Duration List There are cases where the maximum duration is different from the actual duration for example when Play Next content
84. g displaying schedules with a single PC e PN SS02 Network Version For use on a controller PC to create programs distribute schedules and check panel status Also used for distributing programs and schedules to target PCs running the Viewer Version e PN SV01 Viewer Version Only installs software for content display For use on a target PC Displays received programs according to a schedule 8 Enter the appropriate license code for your version and click Next lf you entered a temporary license code you will only be able to use the software for a two month trial period You should register the license code you obtained before the end of the trial period e If you are using the Standalone or Network Version license codes can be registered using the Register License Code dialog box from the Option menu p 73 e If you are using the Viewer Version license codes can be registered from the Version dialog box in Client Scheduler p 93 9 Click Next If you want to change the location where the installation will be made click Change and specify a different directory 13 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 10 Click Install The installation will start 11 Click Finish The installation is now complete If the following screen appears click Yes to restart your fou have te reboot thew comparer bo firevh the mafalladican of jhr PC rote Do yeu reboot this com
85. g the FS button in the upper right corner of the window e If using Windows 7 1 From the Windows Taskbar click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options The Power Options dialog box will appear Click Show additional plans select High performance and click Change plan settings Select Never from the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep lists Click Save changes Return to the Power Options dialog box Close the Power Options dialog box by clicking the mm button in the upper right corner of the window Windows Sidebar Gadget settings Windows Vista Only These settings do not apply to Windows XP 7 Adjust Windows Sidebar Gadget settings so that the Sidebar Gadgets is not displayed 1 Right click on an empty area of the Windows Sidebar and from the menu that appears click Properties The Windows Sidebar Properties dialog box will appear Bring Gadgets to Front Add Gadgets Properties Help Close Sidebar Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 2 Clear the Start Sidebar when Windows starts check Efi Windows Sidebar Properties box Sidebar 3 Click OK Start Sidebar when Windows starts 4 Restart your PC Arrangement Sidebar is always on top of other windows Display Sidebar on this side of screen The Windows Sidebar Gadgets will no longer appear
86. g the break in program It cannot be used with the LB 46GX35 and LB 52GX35 e Switch the panel input before display the program as below check box Switches to the specified input before displaying the break in program Pease speciy the command to contro the panel Defore Cesplay che Doan Proger v Power ON the panal before cheplay the prog as T Sewtich the panel gat baniera dhupbey the progam as below OUT w After Decplay the Drea Prog am V Power OEF the panel alter dhghry the progam WUT Cema Ca Cee After Display the Break in Program e Power OFF the panel after display the program check box Turns the panel off after the break in program has finished e Switch the panel input after display the program as below check box Switches to the specified input after displaying the break in program 8 Click Next A Confirmation dialog box will appear Pease corfrm the selected toms Qestribution to the paned starts upon the FINTSH button ts cliched Method to Cistribute Distr edie the tengo progam to your PC My comga der 9 Check the distribution settings and click Finish The break in program display or display reservation will be executed Program to Distrito Ureried Panel to Detrbute Total 1 panels My commuter HARP AC By packaging distribution data program information containing break in programs and other contents can be saved as a single file Click Save the
87. he icon in the Task Tray is endl shines right clicked the following operations can be performed About Exit Configuration Set the operation mode of the Key Mouse Monitoring Tool Disable option button Mode Setting Disables the operation of the Key Mouse Monitoring Tool mode Screen Saver Mode option button Disable If a keyboard or mouse operation is performed display of aes aoe the program is stopped temporarily O screen Saver Mode i i f ke th ill b d AF If a keyboard or mouse operation is not performed for a AAR TAEA of tena on Fe DBAL ENA he PEIA ol be plane again certain period of time the distributed program is displayed By clicking Configuration the following setting can be performed The period of time before the program display is resumed The program display is resumed by pressing the Ctrl Alt and V keys Change Program Mode option button By assigning an action to a combination of keys the action can be performed by key operation Up to 20 actions can be assigned Set the key assignment and action by clicking Configuration change Program Mode If you press a key the action assigned to the key will be performed gt E3 pe oe ee ee ee e o m D A a ee z CELEEELE LEER EEE EES 3 eee ee ee oe SS 3 2e4e8asad v 2 3 Change program a mouse ever comes when t thoms schedded program Detal 7 Play poyan ager Fro ngt ha
88. he schedule using external storage such as USB memory option button and click Selection of Distribution Methods Ej Pease select the method to detribute Next ORARIE EA The Selection the Schedule to Distribute dialog box will aua ARE AEREE eer a appear Dutbute the betri Prop on D Destribute the progam through network and make a break display net gt Ccm 88 Schedule Distribution Tool Distributing schedules Selection the Schedule to Distribute E3 3 Select a schedule If you would like to add the selected schedule to the currently open schedule on the target PC check the Add this schedule on the running schedule in the target panel check box If the box is not checked the currently open schedule on the target PC will be replaced with the currently selected schedule Pease select the schade to datrdute ochedse Nene Last Modified Date t gt Add thes scharkde en the rening hedde n the target panel 4 Click Next The Selection of the Drive to Transfer dialog box will appear ema A m gt C cs 5 Select the drive to which you want to transfer the schedule to Pease select the Give to transfer the schedule data 6 Click Next A Confirmation dialog box will appear lt Back net gt Cone 7 Check the distribution settings and click Finish The distribution will be executed Pease confrm the selected tems Distribution to the madia starts up
89. her TV input is supported 63 Timetable Editor Creating a timetable 2 Select the panel control command you want to use from Program Panel Control the Command Name and click Command Name Input So The Add Panel Control Command to Timetable dialog box Bgturn On Display i Turn Off Display will a ppear lJ Switch Input Source Inputi E Switch Input Source Input E Switch Input Source Input3 3 Set the Time This is the time that the command will be executed i Pr ti f Panel Control d Specify times between 00 00 and 24 00 E ihe aici Name EPN Turn On Display Add Panel Control Command to Timetable x Time o8 v 4 Click OK The panel control command will be registered in the timetable and the control command icons Turn On Display 47 Turn Off Display Switch Input Source E TV will be displayed to the right of the timetable SampleProgram 1 vl r Q Commands may also be registered by dragging them from the Command Name to the Timetable 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 as necessary and set all the panel control commands that you want to execute over the course of the day Timetable Editor Creating a timetable eAdjusting a timetable Clicking the buttons on the top right of the timetable performs the following actions con Menuoption Description Displays a preview of the selected program at its original size
90. honaz yita a Aiwa Protie acai pot s ewe Esos S 446 3080 fyaw pst teere 446 GD Pamer Cor tec Meee cme Photon a atone MP wet ees h fear caren 23 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software eUninstalling SHARP Digital Signage Software If this software frequently shuts down incorrectly when a program is being displayed or created you should modify the program If the problem persists even after doing so we recommend uninstalling then reinstalling this software Uninstalling this software will not delete any programs schedules or content files that you have already created You will be able to use these files again upon reinstalling this software 1 Start your PC 2 Close down all applications Launch the SHARP Digital Signage Software setup maintenance program setup exe Double click the setup exe file to launch the setup maintenance program vl If a security warning saying The publisher could not be verified is displayed during the installation click Run If using the SHARP Digital Signage Software CD ROM 1 If the setup program is launched automatically proceed 33 AutoPlay to step 4 If the setup maintenance program does not lt a CD Drive D launch after a few moments launch the Setup exe file in SS the CD ROM folder Always do this for software and games Install or run program General options J Open folder to view files using Windows Expl
91. iately before switching is displayed 1 It cannot be used with the LB 46GX35 and LB 52GX35 2 It cannot be used with the SHARP LCD monitor PN series and the LB 1085 GS e The commands supported by the panel monitor pe can be checked with Table of supporting panel controls Table of supporting panel controls oo e senm om BE e E eam e To display Table of supporting panel controls e i e eas click the button amp About Panel Support at the es x lower left of the panel control command list Or click About Panel Support from Help Menu p wa oo ras me mete eee na a a ipi iit pf ef f SIHA Pritire 448 8 Sie es TEITO X Revere z gt siil j The contents of Table of supporting panel controls are as follows Indicates the cable to be used for the connection straight cable or cross cable RC 232C Indicates transmission speeds supported LA Indicates whether LAN connection is supported Indicates whether the Turn On Display panel control command is supported Indicates whether the Turn Off Display panel control command is supported Get Status Indicates whether Get Status p 101 is supported H W Error Detection Indicates whether IDP hardware error detection is supported Time Synchronization Indicates whether Time Synchronization p 91 92 is supported Input No Indicates which input of the panel monitor is supported Indicates whet
92. ill add the panel to the respective group oe Eo Cancel 3 Host name or IP address Compulsory Sets the host name or IP address of target PC which can be accessed from the server vy It is not possible to create two or more panels with the same host name or IP address 79 Panel Management and Option Managing panels 4 MAC address Set the MAC address for the target PC if you want to turn it on from the controller PC 5 FTP Setting Enter the User name within 30 alphanumeric characters Password within 30 alphanumeric characters and Port number 1 32000 that you set for the target PC FTP settings J FTP settings for adding a panel can be set in advance p 83 e If you have installed the Viewer Version a unique FTP Server will be installed and started as a service The default TCP IP port numbers are 20 and 21 If this port number is already used by another service change the port number The FTP settings of the target PC Client Scheduler must use the same port number p 101 6 Power Control If you want to turn the power of the target PC on or off at a specified time select the Specify to power on off the panel through the server at the designated time and set the Time to start and Time to end Times can be specified in increments of 5 minutes 3 Click Add or Cancel eAdding editing a group 1 80 To add a group click Add Group The Add Group
93. ime check box Z Shutdown on the designated time 17 v Hour 40 vl Minute Check this box to turn off the target PC at the specified time e Reboot on the designated time check box OR eT OL ue Check this box to restart the target PC at the specified time il ai FTP Server tab Setting of Client Scheduler Sets the FTP Server Program Viewer Display Area Power Contral FTP Server Panel Control USB Distribute e User name Must be kept within 30 alphanumeric Username M characters Password eee e Password Must be kept within 30 alphanumeric Bargues pa characters e Port Number Enter a value between 1 and 32000 1 If you have installed the Viewer Version a unique FTP Server will be installed and started as a service The default TCP IP port numbers are 20 and 21 If this port number is already used by another service change the port number The FTP settings of the panels registered with Panel Management on the control PC must use the same port number p 80 Panel Control tab Setting of Client Scheduler e No panel option button Program Viewer Display Area Power Control FTP Server Panel Contiol USB Distribute Panels will not be controlled pene we e Single panel option button Select when it is not connected with RS 232C or LAN Click Connection Setting and select the panel control oe cee ee me tho d R S 2 3 2 C ILAN l F Ri Pe a status of the head
94. ing Windows XP 1 From the Windows Taskbar click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools Services The Services window will appear 2 Check that the status of SHARP LCD Monitor FTP Server under Services is Started If the service is not started click Start the Service Pie ation view meo t DEFAR Ta Services Local SHARP LEU Monitor TP Server Nann ap the tarwive arene Regstry Rayan the serve Ra remowsble Store Frotng and Remot Crrtorgeier Bo secondary Logon apply the 1 TP carver Bor SHARP LOD Mantos By Sarunty Arrests By Sacurity Center By Server HARE TA t Bhp Shell Hardware Det Py Seoant Card By sso Discovery Ser a system Lvert Notti a systemn Restore ser Bp Teck Scheduler Sa TEPIP NetBIOS Hel Ce r aanb ae e If using Windows Vista 1 Right click on an empty area of the Taskbar and from the menu that appears click Taskbar The Windows Task Manager dialog will appear 2 Click the Processes tab and confirm that FTPD exe is displayed e If using Windows 7 1 Right click on an empty area of the Taskbar and from the menu that appears click Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager dialog will appear 2 Click the Processes tab and confirm that FTPD exe is displayed FTP Server Client Scheduler Client Scheduler Client Scheduler Client Scheduler is used on the target PC
95. ing programs Checking the Use HTML tag check box allows you to use the following HTML tags in the Scroll message edit box to Use HTML tag define the font color size and other styles Tag Explanation text color text size and typeface lt B gt lt gt lt U gt lt S gt lt BIG gt lt SMALL gt 3 Set the Message Format Message Format Set the display direction of text font and text color Orientation Horizontal O Vertical 1 Next to Orientation select the display direction of text Font Tahoma 72pt Text Color zz 2 To change the font click Select Font and choose a font from the Font dialog box Decoration O None Bordering O Shadowing Decoration Color faa J You must have the same font installed on the target PC e Depending on the type of font used text size may not be acquired correctly resulting in scrolling being interrupted 3 Set the Text Color In the Color dialog box that appears when clicking the rectangle in which a color is displayed the color can be changed 4 Select Decoration from the None Bordering or Shadowing option button If Bordering or Shadowing is selected the text color can be changed in the Color dialog box that appears when clicking the rectangle of Decoration Color 4 Set Background ei as Set the background of scroll messages cane YJ Wise Transparant 1
96. isplays the path to the content file ee Software Contents BackgroundPictureSample1 bmp e Clicking Attached Files will allow you to add a file or files from the Attached Files dialog box which appears pitti e Clicking Change will allow you to change the file via the sores ae Open dialog box that appears EE aa 0 00 10 4 Layout If using HTML content make sure that images movies ne and other files referred to in the HTML code are O Not keeping aspect ratio transferred to the same location or a subdirectory of the On engosi a same location where the HTML file itself is stored Make Sii sure that all attached files referenced in the HTML file are Picture Transition Effect Pius v Duration 2 y sec Pan F defined by their relative paths n E e 2 Duration p The duration of play can be set e When the content type is video audio or scroll message you can set the operation to be performed when playback of the content is finished before the specified duration is reached To set this click Play Setting e When the Scroll to the end of this message check box is cleared playback of scroll messages is forcibly terminated after the specified duration is reached even if playback is not finished yet effective when the content type is scroll message e If the same content files are placed in the playlist successively play is resumed after returning to the top of the content files after the play time has expir
97. isting file and saving the file under a new name is an effective way to create programs i From the File menu click Open Program You can also open a program by clicking g The Open Program dialog box will appear Select the program folder containing the program oe a pe ACF eed ag A a Sar Harmia aarmer aa Sihr an From the Program List select a program and click jsi Open The program you selected will be loaded into Program Editor and you will be able to edit it Take care when saving the program you have edited using the Save Program option as the changes you have made will be reflected in the original file eChecking a program Check a program using the program preview function Two previews with the same data will be displayed 1 If you want to preview a program at its original size click Preview Program Original size from the View menu Lorenzo s You can also preview a program by clicking gJ A ee A preview of the currently edited program will be displayed at its original size vl Ca Q e Previews can also be displayed by pressing F5 E e If you want to use the program preview function on Lorenzo s is first Italian Restaurant in Nara whic a more detailed setting check Set Configuration before Preview Program on the View menu e This enables you to set specific dates and times specific panel displays and other program conditions and display preview
98. itional content under a different name Toa o u window window the size of the preview window View Updates content from the content folders in the event that content Refresh files have been added to or deleted from the Conditional Content a Folder since SHARP Digital Signage Software was launched 3 Toolbar The function of each button icon is as follows lcon Menuoption Deseription Create New Conditional Content for Background Creates new conditional content for background frames Frames Create New Conditional is Creates new conditional content for scroll messages Content for Messages rae Create New Conditional i Creates new conditional content for sound Content for Sound i Cancel Reads saved conditional content Content itional Save CondiHona Saves conditional content Content 4 Tabs When you click any of the Content URL or Viewer Path tabs you will go to the setting window for that tab 5 Settings Window Set details for the tab that you selected 53 54 Conditional Content Editor Creating Conditional Content Creating Conditional Content eCompatible Content File Formats The following file formats can be used as content Types of Conditional Compatible File Extensions Content Backofound Frame jpg jpeg gif png omp avi mpeg mpg wmv asf mov swf ppt pps htm html exe Scroll Messages tlp Audio wav mp3 au aif aiff wm
99. k in program Schedule Distribution Tool List of Reserved Distribution List of Distribution Log List of Reserved Distribution List of Distribution Log eList of Reserved Distribution Click the Reserved Distribution tab to display the list of currently reserved distributions There are five categories Schedule Name Distribution Target Reserved Date Time Power ON and Power OFF Clicking on a category will organize the reservations in ascending or descending order ES Distribution Tool of Schedule SHARP Digital Signage Software Distribute schedule or program to the panel gt gt gt Reserved Distribution Distribution Log Schedule Name Distribution Target Reserved Date Time PowerON Power OFF June Schedule New Panel 1 192 168 2007 05 31 23 15 00 O O Deleting reserved distributions Reserved distributions can be deleted by any of the following three methods e Select a reservation and click the button at the top right of the list gt e Right click on a reservation and from the menu that appears click Delete the Reserved Distribution e Select a reservation and press Delete Updating Reserved distributions can be updated by either of the two following methods e Right click in the Reserved Distribution List and from the menu that appears click Refresh the Information e Press F5 eList of Distribution Log Click the Distribution Log tab to display a distribution log of sched
100. lbar EN English United States E 19 20 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Taskbar settings Windows XP Vista only Adjust the Taskbar settings so that the Taskbar is not displayed when a program is being displayed in Program Viewer 1 Right click on an empty area of the Taskbar and from the menu that appears click Properties The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box will appear 2 Under Taskbar appearance on the Taskbar tab clear Gbeiueihiscish the Auto hide the taskbar and Keep the taskbar on Taskbar Start Menu top of other windows check boxes Taskbar appearance 3 Click OK Welcome C Lock the taskbar C Auto hide the taskbar C Keep the taskbar on top of other windows C Group similar taskbar buttons Show Quick Launch Notification area Show the clock You can keep the notification area uncluttered by hiding icons that you have not clicked recently Hide inactive icons Windows Update settings Set Windows Update so that it does not update automatically and display popup messages dialog boxes etc while a program is being displayed in Program Viewer vl If you have disabled automatic updates remember to check the Windows Update website http Awindowsupdate microsoft com regularly and download and install updates manually Not installing the latest updates is a security risk and may also lead to performance related issu
101. lect a timetable and click Export The Select the folder to export dialog box will appear Tenet ahis briet Thaarulay Mera 4 Specify the directory where you want to save the file aS FTP enter a File name and click Save lt re The Export Timetable dialog box will appear Aeri one g My Donerer 3 ee aan v Seve m too Epoted Timetable ib v Canoni My Network A screen like the one on the right will appear during RALAS the export Click Cancel to cancel the export ey Copying the timetable data 5 Click OK Export Timetable The timetable export is now complete i ae ae ENE x i C Documents and Settings USER NAME My Documents Thursday Menu tbl 68 Timetable Editor Creating a timetable Importing a timetable The import function is used to load an exported timetable that has been created with this product on another PC 1 From the File menu click Import Timetable The Select the timetable to import dialog box will appear 2 Select a tbl file to import and click Open Look C My Gocunerts S ovem The Import Timetable dialog box will appear JEER oe Ny Lol 3 My Computer E ie hae Taredsy Manu v Oper My Network Fies of type Exported Timetable tbl E Carce A screen like the one on the right will appear while the import is being prepared Click Cancel to cancel the import 3 Select the timetable folder in which the timetable is
102. les Duration o 0010 Background C Transparent Volume Control L 43 If using HTML content make sure that images movies and other files referred to in the HTML code are transferred to the same location or a subdirectory of the same location where the HTML file itself is stored Make sure that all attached files referenced in the HTML file are defined by their relative paths 2 Duration The duration of play can be set Layout Keeping aspect ratio O Not keeping aspect ratio In original size _ Temporarily move frame Picture Transition Effect HPlus wv Duration 2 V sec Direction In v C via background e When the content type is video audio or scroll message you can set the operation to be performed when playback of the content is finished before the specified duration is reached To set this click play setting e When the Scroll to the end of this message check box is cleared playback of scroll message is forcibly terminated after the specified duration is reached even if playback is not finished yet effective when the content type is scroll message 57 58 Conditional Content Editor Creating Conditional Content 3 Background If the content is a still image file and you have checked the Keeping aspect ratio option button you can specify a background color for the content Click the color swatch to display the Color dialog box and change the backgr
103. log box will appear A screen like the one on the right will appear while the import is being prepared Click Cancel to cancel the import Select the program folder in which the program is to be saved Enter a Program Name and click Import Click Yes The program will be saved with the name you entered The program import is now complete Program Editor Creating programs Amy Mac 4 co Pictures My Racers Dooumerts Desktop My Documents My Commuter a Hea ae Sapin Pogan v Gper My Netwok Files oftype inaid Progam org Coxe Ga 2 Extracting the archived data Thee piagam C Plscumarite and petina MLA Neeley Cacomente iian ragen png has bean imported Get pay Eo ee ih ee el Gee l a hia 51 52 Conditional Content Editor Conditional Content When creating Playlists with the program editor most of the content is the same and in many cases multiple Playlists with only one differing part are created In these cases you can display Playlists with only the differing part changed according to specified conditions when using conditional content Basic Screens for SHARP Digital Signage Software Conditional Content Editor eLaunching SHARP Digital Signage Software Conditional Content Editor 1 Click the Start button on the Windows Taskbar and then click All Programs SHARP Digital Signage Software Tools Conditional
104. m the menu that appears click Output CSV File of Distribution Log The Select the CSV file you want to write down dialog box will appear 3 J Ej 2 Enter a File Name and click Save Saven C My Gocunerts i om 2 Bin aiai ry Fionan EE Lise My Network Seve biyot CSV fel cov v Server Scheduler Schedule Management This function is only available with the Network Version Server Scheduler Server Scheduler controls reserved distribution schedules that have been reserved with Schedule Distribution Tool and distributes schedules to the target PC at the scheduled time Server Scheduler is automatically started when Windows launches When Server Scheduler launches an icon FE is displayed and resides permanently in the Task Tray Do not exit Server Scheduler unnecessarily 97 98 FTP Server Client Scheduler Schedule Reception Program Display This function is available on the Viewer Versions This section gives details for target PC settings when schedules and programs are distributed from the controller PC using the Network Version FTP Server The FTP Server receives schedules and break in programs from the controller PC and passes them to the Client Scheduler eLaunching the FTP Server The FTP Server launches automatically when Windows is launched To check if the FTP Server service is started or not use the following method e If us
105. may also be deleted by pressing Delete Copy Timetable Copies the selected timetable Paste Timetable Pastes the copied timetable into a schedule p 73 Select All Selects all timetables in the schedule Show Previous Month Displays me month before the month that is currently DT displayed in the calendar i th that i tl View Show Next Month Displays ihe month after the mon at is currently p 73 displayed in the calendar Show This Month Displays the current month in the calendar Updates the Timetable list About Schedule Editor Displays version information for Schedule Editor os 3 Toolbar The toolbar buttons icons perform the following actions Menu option Description me evant Open Schedule Loads a saved schedule a Save Schedule Overwrites the currently edited schedule 4 Delete Timetable Deletes the timetable that is selected in the Calendar 073 Timetable may also be deleted by pressing Delete P Copy Timetable Copies the selected timetable Lo Paste Timetable Pastes the copied timetable into a schedule aa 4 Timetable list The timetable folder and the list of timetables created with Timetable Editor are displayed In the list of timetable there are two categories Name and Last Modified Time vl J The color of the icon in front of the name of each timetable represents the timetable color Click Properties of Timetable from the File menu in Timetable Editor
106. n the right will appear Program Editor SHARP Digital Signage Software X dd Check whether the selected URL is correct vie e Use discretion when displaying URLs as websites are subject to copyright e If the page you want to display contains errors it will not be displayed correctly e If the page that you want to display requires a plug in the target PC must have the plug in installed 34 Viewer Path tab Displays the content file specified with File Path On Viewer PC You Program Editor Creating programs 1 Citar CFT Vom P Fia paih Cn Weer PE can specify an EXE file Enter a path that can be referenced by the CEE target PC For an EXE file Parameters can be added 3 When displaying large content files that are not frequently updated save the files on the target PC in advance and only enter the paths that refer to them This will help reduce the time it takes to send program contents e Specify the absolute path of the target PC or the relative path from My Contents folder lt p 100 e The following parameters can be used L X coordinate of top left corner of frame T Y coordinate of top left corner of frame W Width of frame H Height of frame e This software only launches or closes specified executable files at a specified time It does not guarantee the actions of any executable files it launches e Depending on the specifications of the file that is executed
107. nly e Distributed to your own PC e Distributed via USB memory or other external device The maximum total size of schedules including programs and content that can be distributed with Schedule Distribution Tool is 2 GB Data greater than this size cannot be distributed eDistributing via a network Distribute schedules to the target PC via a network These instructions only apply to the Network Version 1 Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel The Selection of Distribution Methods dialog box will appear 2 Select the Distribute the schedule through the network option button and click Next The Selection the Schedule to Distribute dialog box will appear Selection of Distribution Methods E3 Pease select the method to detribute Cestrixte the hedde gt Cestrinute the schedute through the netwerk C Distribute the schedule using extemal storage such as USU memory Detnitxte the Wrest Prog an D Destribute the progam through network and make a benak cepkay 3 Select a schedule Selection the Schedule to Distribut a If you would like to add the selected schedule to the current schedule on the target PC check the Add this schedule on the running schedule in the target panel check box If the box is not checked the current schedule on the target PC will be replaced with the currently selected schedule Schedule replacement is performed in units of days It cannot be changed
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109. oad Setting increase the load on the CPU and the memory use aan tik amount It is recommended that tests be conducted IPSS Tage Contents tne pad te P Playable contents by Flash Player sw by actually displaying programs before operation Playable contents by QuickTime Player mov When performing advanced reading of a content C Playable contents by Windows Media Player wmv mpeg etc that can be played with Windows Media Player Video accelerator is no effect at look ahead caching Please check your computer performance for contents play the video accelerator is disabled Check that your PC has enough performance to display contents without the video accelerator In case look ahead caching Internet Explorer contents Flash and Banner e If a content that can be played with Internet Fi i GN ail Explorer is read in advance Flash contents and banners embedded in the content may be started from the middle C Playable contents by Internet Explorer html etc e Set limit of print screen area check box When you are outputting multiple screens on a target PC the Screen Capture function captures the entire desktop left 0S Check this box to capture just a part of the screen output width 1024 Height Click Area Setting and define the area you want to capture e Don t move focus while program viewer starts check box This box is usually left unchecked Check this box if you do n
110. og box will appear 2 Select the program folder containing the program 3 Select a program from the Program List and click Delete 4 Click Yes Delete Program The selected program has now been deleted 2 Program SampleProgram3 wil be deleted Are you sure Yes 5 Click Close Program Editor Creating programs eDisplaying program properties Change program names and program colors 1 Click Properties of Program from the File menu You can also display and change program properties by clicking f The Properties of Program dialog box will appear Information about the Program Name Duration Program Option and Data Path is displayed e The Program Name can be changed e Click the color swatch to display the Color dialog box and change the program color e If you check the The layout edit is locked check box layout editing is disabled Check this check box when you want to prevent the layout from being changed due to a mistake during the operation of Program Editor Color of vl The Color of Program is the color used to display the program in the Timetable Editor 2 Click OK Duration may be different from the actual duration Properties of Program Program Name Duration Color of Program 00 00 30 z Option The layout edit is locked Data Path C Program FilestSHARPISHARP Digital Signage Sof
111. on the FINDS4 button is checked Method to 1 Oistrbute Didr xin the scheckde using extemal memory madia mah os USE men Q Distribution data can be packaged and saved as a single file that includes schedule information including programs Schedse to Dstite Reciace the rung siedde on the panel to dstriirte Oreve tn Transfer timetables and content A Ae A Click Save the Package and in the Save the Package dialog box that appears specify a directory to save the file to Then enter a File name and click Save There is Save the Patag usually no need to use this function lt Bak ji rah Cone 8 Click Yes Distribution Tool of Schedule SHARP Digital Signage Software A i i i Data such as schedule has been transferred to the media A confirmation dialog box will appear again 2 Distribute the data with the media Do you want to release this device Yes 9 Click OK Distribution Tool of Schedule SHARP Digital Signage Software x i Media can be removed 10 Remove the USB memory or other storage device from the PC If you clicked No in step 8 remove the device via the Safely Remove Hardware icon FS in the Task Tray 11 Connect the USB memory or other external storage device to the target PC The schedule will be automatically distributed The USB memory or other external storage device will automatically stop when the distribution is complete Check the message and remove the d
112. ondition Name ee wee You can set the playback condition name Cisa 2 Term One You can set the beginning and end dates ea 3 Time You can set the beginning and end times ae 4 Date You can set the playback date oa ae 5 Day Dione You can set the day of the week for playback Denari You can select multiple days of the week e g Sunday BAE Monday aces Brew nc poset condition _ cecal preset condtion Cox cot 6 Week You can set playback to occur on a certain week of every month You can select multiple weeks out of every month e g first and third weeks 7 Panel name You can use the OK button to set playback to occur on the panels that include the characters you entered or to play back on the panels that do not include those characters 8 Group You can use the option button to set playback to occur or not to occur in the groups that contain the characters you enter 9 Comment You can use the option button to set playback to occur on the panel configured with the comment that includes the characters you entered or to play back on the panels that do not include those characters vy 6 e You can hide content by clicking the amp 4 icon on the bottom left of the screen e You can turn the sound off by clicking the icon on the bottom left of the screen e You can skip conditional content and play the next playlist by clicking the tl on the bottom left of the screen e By setting the playback conditions the selected
113. ontrol Adjust settings so that the panel or hard disk do not turn off or go into system standby while a program is displayed in Program Viewer elf using Windows XP 1 From the Windows Taskbar click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options Properties dialog box will appear 2 Select Never from the Turn off monitor Turn off Power Options Properties hard disks and System standby pull down menus on Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate UPS the Power Schemes tab ah Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify 3 Cli ck OK the selected scheme Power schemes Always On v Settings for Always On power scheme Turn off monitor Never Turn off hard disks Never System standby 17 18 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software e If using Windows Vista 1 From the Windows Taskbar click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options dialog box will appear Select High performance and click Change plan settings Select Never from the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep lists Click Save changes Return to the Power Options dialog box Close the Power Options dialog box by clickin
114. or higher recommended Hard disk 20 MB or more free space Additional space required for saving data Monitor for controller PC Full color display with resolution of at least 1024 x 768 PN series LCD monitor e USB port only required if using USB memory Interfaces e LAN port only required for Network Version TCP IP communication must be functional Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later PowerPoint Viewer 2003 2007 Others Windows Media Player 9 or later Flash Player 6 or later QuickTime Player 7 or later in order to play QuickTime content If there are any environmental requirements for the OS to operate besides the above they must also be met If the OS of the target PC is Windows Vista or Windows 7 disable the user account control of the target PC 1 Used for creating editing programs and schedules 2 Used to display programs with the Standalone and Viewer Versions Panel control can be performed To perform panel control the target PC and the panel must be connected with an RS 232C cable or the panel must be connected to the LAN For the specifications of the panel and its connection and setting methods read the operation manual of your panel 3 To perform panel control with the LB 1085 perform a Test connection once with the SHARP Digital Signage Software Client Scheduler p 92 The panel control cannot be performed unless a Test connection is performed 4 For Japanese market only vs When
115. orer et AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click Run setup exe If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear double click the Setup exe file in the CD ROM folder ee ene ee L i Urienti Pitbliitere 3 When the User Account Control dialog box canes appears click Allow for Windows Vista or Yes for graian iat akii Windows 7 4 Select the Remove option button and click Next If you select the Modify option button you will have to re enter a license code 24 _ Click Finish Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software SHARAP Maltal Signage Software Ineiall amp hleld Wirard Click Yes The uninstallation will start Bro yeu rege ba cutpbelnty rerverve the selaa appeal andl allel ds fealurest me lf the Server Scheduler or the Client Scheduler has been started a message will appear In this case click Yes The Server Scheduler and the Client Scheduler will be forcibly terminated and the uninstallation will continue The uninstallation is now complete 25 26 Launching and closing the Launcher window Launching and closing the Launcher window eLaunching the Launcher window 1 On the desktop double click the a short cut The Launcher window will launch The Launcher can also be started by going to the Windows Taskbar and clicking Start All Programs SHARP Digital Signage Software and then SHARP Digit
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117. ot want the Program Viewer focus to move when you launch the Program Viewer e Hide task bar while showing check box When this check box is checked the task bar is hidden when Program Viewer is launched and it is re displayed when Program Viewer is closed e My Contents folder Enter the path of the folder in which contents to be distributed in advance are to be saved Area Setting Top The initial default values are e My Contents folder C Program Files GSHARP SHARP Digital Signage Software My Contents For Windows Vista 7 C Program Data SHARP SHARP Digital Signage Software My Contents 100 FTP Server Client Scheduler Client Scheduler Display Area tab Setting of Client Scheduler e Display area for distributed program Program Viewer Display Area Power Control FTP Server Panel Control USB Distribute When the display area of the program and the resolution o o of the pan el are differ ent this tab allows y ou to di spl ay the aiii iii program regardless of the display area set for the program ie A eo Check the Always display the distributed program in the following area check box and set the area in which the program is to be displayed Power Control tab Setting of Client Scheduler Manages power on target PCs currently being configured Program Viewer Display Area Power Control FTP Server Panel Control USB Distribute e Shutdown on the designated t
118. ota Signage Softens aneilon LATS 140202 Trace Panel n TIMEOUT june ast data nue LA 10 2698 Teac Upon pa ameters so charged Said 408 1026 58 Trace Excite the pogam wem D Aapan Fier MAAR SHARP Oa Syaz Saame Aoga Pausing a program Clicking the Pause to View Program menu will pause the currently displayed program When the program is paused a check mark will be displayed to the left of the menu Clicking Pause to View Program again will restart program display Deleting Schedule Information Click the Delete Schedule Information menu A confirmation SHARP Digital Signage Software Client Scheduler message will appear Click Yes to delete all registered schedule oe Redisterad Brealed a fornation willbe deeted information currently saved in Client Scheduler YD Seca Ma a a le Ore Vou sure Deleting Break in Program Information Click the Delete Break in Program Information menu A confirmation message will appear Click Yes to delete all registered break in program information currently saved in Client Scheduler Get data from management PC Target PCs receive data from the controller PC when you click the Get data from management PC menu This function can only be used with Pull based data delivery 103 FTP Server Client Scheduler Distributing content directly by using USB memory or another external storage device Version information Click the Version menu The Client Scheduler Version dialo
119. oto uments Turns on the target PC of selected panels p 113 Restarts the target PC of selected panels ep 113 Tums off the target PC of selected panels ep 113 Displays panel status details if only one panel is selected Show the panel information This function can be used only with the SHARP LCD p 114 monitor PN series w Small thumbnail et the size of thumbnails displayed in the panel list p 115 Vedin tumibaa Changes the size of thumbnails displayed in the panel list p 115 to Medium B Large thumbnai es the size of thumbnails displayed in the panel list eis Starts status acquisition of all panels registered in Panel Start of status acquisition Management except for panels set without status ep 112 acquisition C of Stat EDE We i D Cancels panel status acquisition p 112 acquisition 110 Status Monitoring Tool The main Status Monitoring Tool window 3 Group tree Displays groups registered in Panel Management p 78 When a group is selected all the panels that belong to it except for panels set without status acquisition are displayed in the panel list When Select all panels is selected all panels except for panels set without status acquisition are displayed in the panel list 4 Panel list Displays a list of all panels in the selected groups in the group tree except for panels set without status acquisition Panel icons and thumbnails change according to panel status
120. ound color Click the box next to Transparent to make the background transparent The background color for the background frame will be displayed as black if the background color is set to transparent 4 Volume Control The volume can be set 5 Layout e Keeping aspect ratio Not keeping aspect ratio and In original size option buttons You can select Not keeping aspect ratio when the content type is a still image or Flash You can select In original size when the content type is a still image e Temporarily move frame check box To change the screen position of the content temporarily check this box and click Position Setting The position and size of the frame can be specified for each content 6 Picture Transition When the content type is still image the effect at screen switching can be set Select the effect from each pull down menu If you check the Via background check box the effect of displaying the background color at the time of screen switching is added 7 Parameters Displays parameters for EXE files Conditional Content Editor Creating Conditional Content Play Condition Setting From the conditions list select a content file and click E to display the Properties of Content dialog box Select files from the list and right click them The display will remain visible even when Set Play Condition is selected The following settings may be checked and adjusted 1 C
121. playback conditions will appear in the frame below the conditions list Conditional Content and Total Duration Program Information Monday s Program Tuesday s Program Wednesday s Program Other Programs Not M T W Total Duration 40 seconds Total Duration 40 seconds Total Duration 45 seconds Total Duration 50 seconds Total Duration 40 seconds Still Image 5 seconds Still Image 5 seconds Still Image 5 seconds Still Image 5 seconds Still Image 5 seconds Video 20 seconds Still Image 5 seconds Monday s Content 10 seconds Video 20 d Video 20 seconds ideo 20 seconds Video 20 seconds Video 20 seconds Still Image 5 seconds Still Image 5 seconds Still Image 5 seconds Still Image 5 seconds Tuesday s Content 15 seconds Wednesday s Content 20 seconds Unconditional Content 10 seconds The Program Editor will reflect the maximum duration from within the total duration when you close the Conditional Content Editor 59 Timetable Editor Creating Editing a Timetable Set programs created with Program Editor to display at a set hour of the day The main Timetable Editor window eLaunching Timetable Editor 1 Click on the Launcher window Timetable Editor will launch When Timetable Editor launches a new blank timetable with no programs assigned will be displayed Timetables are completed after program is set on this screen vty 6 Time
122. played in a scroll message 1 Click the Message1 or Message2 tab and then click E under the Content File list Scroll Message Editor will launch 1 Title bar Fa Untitled Scroll Message Editor BAA File Edit Yiew Help 2 Menus PHOT Please write the sentence here that you want to C Use HTML Tag 3 T Ib Message Format ooibar Orientation Horizontal vertical Font Tahoma 72pt Text Color i a Decoration None Y Bordering O Shadowing 4 Settings window Backgorund Background Color Cluse Transparent Scrolling Direction Leftward O Rightward O upward No Move Ready NUM 1 Title bar A file name will be displayed When Scroll Message Editor launches the title bar will read Untitled When a file is saved it will change to the name of the file When content of an opened file is changed the title bar will display an asterisk after the file name 40 Program Editor Creating programs 2 Menus Menu options are as follows Create New Scroll Opens a new scroll message file Message File Cut Cuts the text string selected in the Scroll message edit box a Copies the text string selected in the Scroll message edit box Pastes a text string that has been cut or copied into the Scroll a edit box Undo Undoes the last action performed in the Scroll message edit box Displays a preview of the currently edited scroll message file Press Esc
123. pleMessage1 tlp TLF File E SampleMessage2 tip TLP File lt ill 2c 2c lw es A X GS add blank scroll message Program Editor Creating programs Clicking the buttons at the bottom of the Content File list performs the following actions aaa aaa Create New Scroll Launches Scroll Message Editor and allows you to create new scroll Message messages Launches Scroll M Editor and all t tth Il Edit Scroll Message u essage Editor and allows you to edit the scro a selected in the Content File list EA Delete Scroll Message Deletes the scroll messages selected in the Deletes the scroll messages selected in the Content Fie Ist File list add blank scroll A hidden section can be added to the playlist Like other content files message the duration and order of play can be set for hidden sections For more details about Scroll Message Editor refer to p 40 4 Click Playlist Total Duration 00 00 10 i Content File Name Duration Scroll message files are added to the end of the playlist Ps ER For more details about the playlist refer to p 36 6 In step 3 you can also register scroll message files by double clicking them or dragging them from the Content File list to the Playlist 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 as necessary You can set other scroll messages in the same manner 39 Program Editor Creating programs Creating scroll message files Create a message to be dis
124. porary license code when installing you will only be able to use the software for a two month trial period Register your license code before the end of the trial period 1 Click Register The Register License Code dialog box will appear 2 Enter your license code and click Register If using Windows Vista 7 click Allow for Windows Vista or Yes for Windows 7 if a User Account Control window appears Register License Code Please input the license code 4 digits 8 digits 4 digits 8 digits XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXxxx Panel Management and Option Option eAdding default panel settings for panels Set default values for FTP settings that are applied to all newly added panels 1 Click the FTP Setting tab 2 Set the Default to Add the Panel Option eo Oe Version FTP Setting e User name within 30 alphanumeric characters e Password within 30 alphanumeric characters e Port number 1 32000 Default to Add the Panel Username i Password eee Port number 21 The initial default values are e User name ftp e Password ftp e Port number 21 vty Q e If you have installed the Viewer Version a unique FTP Server will be installed and started as a service The default TCP IP port numbers are 20 and 21 If this port number is already used by another service change the port number The FTP settings of the target PC Client Schedule
125. ption button and choose a size from the list a This is usually set to the size of the panel i e panel Custom Screen Size resolution TEB BEJ J If the size you want is not in the list select the Custom Screen Size option button and enter a size e To change the preset screen sizes in the list edit the ScreenSize dat file found in the folder where you installed this software the default directory is C Program Files SHARP SHARP Digital Signage Software specifying sizes in order of width then height as in the examples below 1280 1024 1920 1080 1024 768 When you start Program Editor the screen size on the first line will be selected e If you want to combine multiple panels and have Monitor Setting them displayed as one panel click Calculate screen size for Multi display and set the screen a size simply by selecting the model name and i E C direction Direction O Landscape Model name PN E601 32 Program Editor Creating programs 4 Set Frame Layout 1 Check the checkboxes beside the frames scroll messages or PIP that you want to display You can also click the Ed button at the top right hand corner of a frame or scroll message to hide it 2 Set X Y Width and Height coordinates for each frame or scroll message VA Only X and Y coordinates can be adjusted for the PIP frame To adjust the size of the PI
126. puter mow Late Least If you are using the Standalone or Network Versions a shortcut to SHARP Digital Signage Software will be created on your desktop SHARP If you are using the Standalone or Viewer Versions Client Scheduler S will launch and appear in the Task Tray will launch and If you are using the Network Version Server Scheduler F and Client Scheduler Gz appear in the Task Tray eSetting the environment of the target PC Once the installation is complete change the settings of the target PC before using this software A description is given below using Windows XP Vista 7 as an example Auto login settings If the target PC is to be used without an operator Windows auto login should be enabled If using Windows Vista use the following procedure to enable auto login 1 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software From the Windows Taskbar click Start All Programs Accessories and then Command Prompt The Command Prompt window will appear Type in control userpasswords2 without the inverted commas and push Enter If the User Account Control window appears click Continue The User Accounts dialog box will appear Clear the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer check box Click OK In the Automatically Log On window enter a User Name and Password and click OK Type in exit and then press
127. r is started the title bar will read Untitled If you attempt to save at this stage the Save Schedule dialog box will be displayed For the remaining steps refer to step 2 of Save schedule as Save schedule as Use this option when you want to save the currently edited schedule under a different name 1 From the File menu click Save Schedule As The Save Schedule As dialog box will appear Select the schedule folder in which the schedule is to be saved Schodde Mane Last Modified Tine Enter a Schedule Name and click Save The schedule will be saved with a different name eOpening a schedule Load a schedule that you have already saved and use it Editing only the places you want to change in an existing file and saving the file under a new name is an efficient way to create schedules 1 2 Select the schedule folder containing the schedule 3 From the List of Schedule select a schedule and click From the File menu click Open Schedule You can also open a schedule by clicking g The Open Schedule dialog box will appear Open The schedule you selected will be loaded into Schedule Editor and you will be able to edit it Take care when saving a schedule you have edited using the Save Schedule option as the changes you have made will be reflected in the original file Schedule Editor Creating a schedule eDeleting a schedule Delete unnecessary schedul
128. r must use the same port number p 101 e The port number should also be changed if there are security issues 83 Schedule Distribution Tool Distributing schedules Distribute schedules created with Schedule Editor to the target PC The main Schedule Distribution Tool window eLaunching Schedule Distribution Tool 1 Click ra on the Launcher window Schedule Distribution Tool will launch via Schedule Distribution Tool can also be started by going to the Windows Taskbar and clicking Start All Programs SHARP Digital Signage Software Tools and then Schedule Distribution Tool S e The main Schedule Distribution Tool window ED Distribution Tool of Schedule SHARP Digital Signage Software DER 1 Distribution settings button 2 Tabs Reserved Distribution Distribution Log Schedule Name Distribution Target Reserved Date Time PowerON Power OFF T June Schedule New Panel 1 192 168 2007 05 31 23 15 00 0 3 Distribution Reservation Log window 1 Distribution settings button Launches a wizard for system and distribution method settings 2 Tabs Clicking a tab switches to the list window for each item 3 Distribution Reservation Log window Displays details for the selected tab 84 Schedule Distribution Tool Distributing schedules Distributing schedules Schedules can be distributed in the following ways e Distributed to a target PC via a network Network Version o
129. ram Editor SHARP Digital Signage Software DER File view Option Help SA ma 3 Toolbar Sde uE Layout Background Frame Frame2 Frame3 Frame4 Messagel Message Sound PinP 4 Tabs a Screen Top Left Pasition x 0 5 Y3 5 Settings window EDAR Preset Screen Size E Frame3 EJ Framed acct 480 0 480 900 960 0 480 900 1440 0 480 900 1920 x 1080 a Custom Screen Size Frame Layout Height Frame i 0 300 a Frame2 480 5 300 4 Z Frame3 960 4 900 25 Framed 1440 300 a Messaget 0 900 4 180 Z Message2 960 900 180 CI PIP Fl RJE 1 Title bar The name of the program will be displayed here When Program Editor launches the title bar will read Untitled When a program is saved it will change to the name of the program When content of an opened program is changed the title bar will display an asterisk after the program name 28 Program Editor The main Program Editor window 2 Menus Menu options are as follows Relevant ae Displ i Il h h Properties Gf Program isplays program properties and allows the user to change pA them R hat h f her P Import Program eads a program that has been exported from another PC op so that it can be used Writes out a saved program so that it can be used on Export Program another PC Exits Program Editor Ts Preview Program Displays a preview of the currently edited program at i
130. right of the window will allow you to add or edit panels and groups in the same way as the Panel Management window p 78 For a description of button actions refer to p 86 5 Click Next The Display Time and Periods of Break in Program will appear Di ee Jas New Panel 40192 158 ww wx lt mok mext gt cone 90 6 Set the Display Time of Break in Program area e Display the break in program as soon as distribution has been completed option button Displays the program as soon as the distribution wizard exits e Start the break in program at the time specified option button Starts program display at the set time 7 Seta Display Time 8 If you want to perform panel control operations before and after a break in program check the Conduct panel control before and after the program display check box and click Next The Specification of Panel Control Command dialog box will appear Schedule Distribution Tool Displaying break in programs Pitase soeoFy the te to dsolay he bresk program Danay Tene of Brea Progra C Ceepley the breakin progam as toon as Getrbunen has been comoleted Start the break program at the Gee coeofied ow i ow Depisy Tene Ol v han 00 v mman Progam Name Sempiefrogemi Tota Pisy Tree 0000 09 Conduct panei contra bekyre and after the program dsnlsy lt sek next gt Cone If you do not want to perform panel
131. rned off when the Client Scheduler is terminated Synchronize the panel time with PC time before starting up this software check box When this check box is checked the clock of the panel is set to the time of the target PC when the Client Scheduler is launched 102 FTP Server Client Scheduler Client Scheduler USB Distribute tab Sets the details of USB distribution Setting of Client Scheduler Show time of the dialog to cancel distribution Program Viewer Display Area Power Control FTP Server Panel Control USB Distribute Ei Show time of the dialog to cancel distribution 0 v Sec If you set a time longer than one second the distribution cancel dialog box is displayed when USB memory or a another external storage device is inserted To distibute the schedule made by SDSS with a USB memory If you click Yes in the distribution cancel dialog box distribution is canceled Remove USB memory or another external storage device using the safe removal icon in the Task Tray e Normal mode option button Select this button to perform USB distribution with Schedule Distribution Tool p 104 e Contents direct distribute mode option button Select this button to perform USB distribution with Contents direct distribute mode p 104 e USB memory s folder to distribute If you perform distribution with Contents direct distribute mode enter the path of the folder of the
132. s If you want to preview a program at screen size click Preview Program Fit screen from the View menu You can also preview a program at screen size by clicking f A preview of the currently edited program fitted to the size of the screen will be displayed Check the preview PowerPoint and scroll messages will be displayed in the foreground regardless of display priority order Set PowerPoint data so that it plays repetitively by setting slide transition to advance slides automatically automatic slideshow Do not use the mouse or keyboard e g to click on a window etc during program display Doing so may change the window display order or alter the content to be played vty e To close the preview click the preview window and press Esc e If the program screen size is larger than the display resolution of the monitor the preview cannot be displayed in full screen mode 47 Program Editor Creating programs ePreview Program Display Settings If you check Set Configuration before Preview Program on the si View menu the Preview program setting screen a screen image displ ayed on the screen will be displayed during the Wie ache cir nk fle played er fe ver BC may der from tie Cotten He shown program preview You can set the following conditions and if 0 00 00 later you click the Preview button the preview will occur under the eI at TEER ERNE conditions you have set e Pre
133. s etc are indicated with double inverted commas E g X Preset Screen Size option button etc e This manual assumes that this product has been installed in the following location If you have installed the software in a different location this can be interpreted to refer to the folder where you installed it C Program Files SHARP SHARP Digital Signage Software default e The screenshots and operational procedures in this manual are only examples These may change depending on your monitor screen settings or the version of the OS you are using and other factors This manual gives instructions using Windows XP as an example The content files and fonts in this manual are only examples Not all of these are included with this software e This manual does not contain basic operating instructions for Windows Definitions System operation precautions Definitions This chart provides definitions of terms used in this manual The PC that is used to create and distribute programs timetables and schedules Controller PC g Also referred to as a Server PC APC that displays content according to a schedule Target PC Also referred to as a Panel PC or a Client PC Panel refers to an LCD monitor connected to a target PC Material i e files such as movies still images and audio files that are played on the panel These are usually prepared by the user A list that plays multiple content in a
134. signed to mouse operations so that actions can be performed by operating the mouse 1 Click Detail Assign for mouse input Assign for mouse input will appear Key Setting 2 Set the options e Operation Set the action of the registered mouse operation Bo R e If you select View preset program specify the ID number of a ao program the preset program to be displayed in ID of preset prg lf the preset program has not been imported specify the ID number and import the program 1 Enter the ID number in ID of preset prg 2 Click Import 3 Specify the exported program data and click Open e If you select Run application enter the path of the application to be executed in Path It is also possible to enter Option 3 Click OK VA Program refers to a scheduled program or a break in program When a preset program is being displayed the assigned action cannot be performed 107 108 Key Mouse Monitoring Tool Key Mouse Monitoring Tool Window e Play program again if no input has come for a certain time check box When this check box is checked the normal program is resumed if the key or mouse is not operated for a certain period of time 1 Click Detail Configuration for Restart Program The Configuration for Restart Program dialog box will appear Time to restart program after last key event 0 v Hour l5 vl min lo 2
135. ssage Set scroll message content order of play and duration of play A scroll message file containing text to be displayed in the scroll message must be prepared in advance For details about how to create a scroll message file refer to p 40 1 Click the Message1 or Message2 tab Frame4 Message Message2 Sound PinP Message Viewer Path Content Folder 2 From the Content Folder tree select the folder where the scroll message file you want to use is located 38 Confirm that the Message tab is selected If the tab is not SHARP a SHARP Digital Signage Software selected click on it Contents H 0 Data A e You can also display the content file specified with i ii File Path On Viewer PC on the Viewer Path tab Package Specify the absolute path of the target PC or the puns l relative path of the My Contents folder p 100 E emp Select the scroll message file you want to use from the Content File list Only scroll message files tlp and conditional content for scroll message files dct can be used with Message1 and Messagez2 3 Click while holding down Ctrl or Shift to select multiple scroll message files at the same time e You can preview scroll message files Scroll message file previews are available in full screen mode only p 36 O Uninstall Information H O Windows Media Player R Windas MT lt Content File Name Type E Sam
136. t o would otherwise have been playing when the break in program ends e Whether a break in program has ended is checked every minute at second 00 The point at which the display of the break in program ends and the original program starts is the first second 00 after the end of the break in program e Only one break in program can be registered Programs distributed later will be given priority eDistributing to your own PC and making a break in display GS This function is only available with the Standalone Version 1 Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel The Selection of Distribution Methods dialog box will appear Selection of Distribution Methods Eg 2 Select the Distribute the break in program to your PC My computer option button and click Next The Selection of the Break in Program dialog box will appear Pease select the method to detribute Cetrixte the Schedis O Destrinute the schedu e to your PC My computer C Distribute the echedide using external storage such as USU memory Dwtritate the ree Prop on F Distribute the break in program to your PC My computer 3 Select a program and click Next The Display Time and Periods of Break in Program will appear Pease select The break progam Program Mame Total Tene Last Modifies D L iA ae rx en E wore ye lt mok A mext gt cone 92 Schedule Distribution Tool Displaying break in programs
137. t corne ler a cortan tere Detal Key Mouse Monitoring Tool Key Mouse Monitoring Tool Window 1 Click the option to be edited and click Edit Assign for ID4 A dialog box will appear Key Setting Key F1 v 2 Set the options e Key Setting Set the combination of keys to be registered Bogs Operation Select mode Pause program Set the action of the registered key o e If you select View preset program specify the ID number of the preset program to be displayed in ID of preset prg If the preset program has not been imported specify the ID number and import the program 1 Enter a number in ID of preset prg 2 Click Import 3 Specify the exported program data and click Open The program is imported to the specified preset number ID Combination ctrl _ shift Clak e If you select Run application enter the path of the application to be executed in Path It is also possible to enter Option 3 Click OK A If the same key is assigned to different IDs the assigned action is performed in ascending order of IDs e If the Ctrl key is pressed when PowerPoint Viewer is launched PowerPoint content is not displayed in the correct position Take care when displaying a program containing PowerPoint content e Change program if a mouse event comes when it shows scheduled program check box When this check box is checked actions are as
138. table Start 65 66 Timetable Editor Creating a timetable Adjusting the scale Select intervals of 5 10 15 30 or 60 minutes from the Scale Timetable list eSaving a timetable Save timetable Use this option when you want to save the currently edited timetable under its original name 1 From the File menu click Save Timetable You can also save a timetable by clicking 4 The timetable file will be overwritten and saved with the same name vl Scale 15 minutes vi EE 30 minutes 15 minutes h 10 minutes G When Timetable Editor is started the title bar will read Untitled If you attempt to save at this stage the Save Timetable dialog box will be displayed For the remaining steps refer to step 2 of Save timetable as Save timetable as Use this option when you want to save the currently edited timetable under a different name 1 eOpening a timetable From the File menu click Save Timetable As The Save As dialog box will appear equal jeee Select the timetable folder in which the timetable is to be pas ences saved Enter a Timetable Name and click Save The timetable will be saved with a different name viet gi Load a timetable that you have already saved and use it Editing only the places you want to change in an existing file and saving the file under a new name is an efficient way to create timetables k
139. table Editor can also be launched by going to the Windows Taskbar and clicking Start All Programs SHARP Digital Signage Software Tools and then Timetable Editor eThe main Timetable Editor window 1 Title bar T Untitled Timetable Editor SHARP Digital Signage Software DAR File Edit Option Help 2 Menus i Scale 60 minutes wN Program Panel Control 3 Toolbar 4 Tabs 5 Program Panel Control list Program Name Duration Screen Size Screen Pos E SampleProgramt 00 00 30 1920 x 1080 0 0 SampleProgram2 00 00 30 1920 x 1080 0 0 gt 6 Timetable 1 Title bar The name of the timetable will be displayed here When Timetable Editor launches the title bar will read Untitled When a timetable is saved it will change to the name of the timetable When content of an opened timetable is changed the title bar will display an asterisk after the timetable name 60 Timetable Editor The main Timetable Editor window 2 Menus Menu options are as follows Create New Timetable Opens a new timetable e tly edited timetabl ifferent Save Timetable As Saves the currently edited timetable under a differen Delete Timetable Allows the user to specify and delete saved timetables Tests the currently edited timetable Note that all the registered timetable data and schedule data is erased in the SHARP Digital Signage Software standalone version PN SS01
140. ted e If No Move is selected scroll messages are displayed at the center of the specified range line by line The portion that is outside of this range is not displayed 2 Drag the Speed slider to the left or right to set the scroll speed 10 steps available y Even if the scroll message speed is set at the same value the actual scroll speed may differ depending on the performance of the PC e When the Use Transparent check box is checked the scroll speed may be lower compared with that of opaque scroll messages It is recommended that tests be conducted by actually displaying scroll messages before operation Settings to be made when the No Move option button is selected 3 Set Display Time of Each Line 0 to 9999 seconds Scroll messages are displayed line by line Set the display time 4 Set whether to perform fade in and fade out To display scroll messages so that the currently displayed scroll message fades out and the next scroll message fades in when switching between scroll messages check the Use Fading in out When Telop Switches check box Q If fade in fade out scroll messages are located on a video the desired effect may not be obtained 6 Click Save Scroll Message from the File menu Severn ekp gt om Or click pd D The Save As dialog box will appear Ay Pacan 7 Enter a new name in File Name and click Save The creation of the scroll m
141. the Content File list to the Playlist Playlist Total Duration 00 00 30 i Content File Name Duration SamplePicture 1 jpg 00 00 10 SamplePicture 2 jpg 00 00 10 SamplePicture 3 jpg 00 00 10 e The content files in the playlist can be copied by dragging and dropping them while holding down the Ctrl key Repeat steps 1 to 4 as necessary You can set the other frames in the same manner vty U By clicking the G4 button add blank content at the bottom of the Content File list on the Frame Frame4 tabs you can add a hidden section to the playlist Like other content files the duration and order of play can be set for hidden sections The frame set in the hidden section is not displayed 35 36 Program Editor Creating programs Content preview You can preview content files in the Content Preview window 4b47213002000ur21 jpg Click Content Preview from the View menu to preview the files Previews for the following types of files will not be displayed immediately To preview these files click the relevant icon displayed in the Content Preview window Click the text string if previewing a scroll message e Files with a size of 2 MB or higher e Video files e PowerPoint files Preview displayed in full screen mode e Scroll message files Preview displayed in full screen mode Playlist content is played in order starting with the content file at th
142. tion Tool Schedule Distribution Tool lets you send the schedules you have created to specified panels 6 Panel control p 78 This button launches the Panel Management dialog box When distributing programs to multiple panels using the Network Version you can register and control panels from this dialog box This function is only available with the Network Version 7 Option p 82 This button launches the Option dialog box This dialog box displays version information about the Launcher and also lets you register license codes 27 Program Editor Program Creation Editing Create programs content to display on a panel The main Program Editor window eLaunching Program Editor 1 Click on the Launcher window Program Editor will launch As soon as Program Editor launches four pre defined frames and two scroll messages for creating new programs will be displayed in the main window Programs are completed by setting program content in this window J Program Editor can also be started by going to the Windows Taskbar and clicking Start All Programs SHARP Digital Signage Software Tools and then Program Editor e The first time Program Editor is launched the Content Preview window will appear p 36 e If QuickTime Player and PowerPoint Viewer are not installed a message will appear eThe main Program Editor window 1 Title bar 2 Menus T Untitled Prog
143. tion cannot be performed successfully 1 Set the target PC to Contents direct distribute mode 1 Click the icon E in the Task Tray in the target PC and click the Setting menu 2 Click the USB Distribute tab and select the Contents direct distribute mode option button p 92 3 Set USB memory s folder to distribute as required 4 Click OK Nr Nr NSN 104 FTP Server Client Scheduler Program Viewer 2 Copy the content to be distributed to USB memory or another external storage device Copy the content to the folder set in Step 1 3 The contents placed in folders lower than the set folder are not displayed e In the Contents direct distribute mode HTML files cannot be displayed e Contents are executed in ascending order of the file names By attaching a serial number such as 001 002 at the head of each file name the order of play can be set e The play time of content is usually 10 seconds For video it is the time until play is completed By appending _ numerical value m minutes or _ numerical value s Seconds to the file name of the content the play time of the content can be set 24 hours maximum Example If image _30s jpg is specified the content is displayed for 30 seconds e By placing Telop txt text file in the specified folder its contents can be displayed as scroll messages 3 Remove the external storage device such as USB memory from the PC
144. to be Tiratabis Eokder 1 jet at Trmeteble saved 5 E Teatati tire La Mode Tne B Chaikin Windinesciy Harmi TOLOA EF e OB ireti 4 Enter a Timetable Name and click Import If the same program already exists on the PC Tinei ale Hearne Tt borr Mier where the import is to be used a confirmation dialog box will appear Choose whether to overwrite the existing file or import the file under a new name 5 Click Yes The timetable will be saved with the name you entered The timetable import is now complete The tmetsbe Tramen and Settings AUSER NAME My Cocuments Fhursday Menu thi hes been mportec De you mish to copen the mpertes trretabie CeCe 69 70 Schedule Editor Creating Editing Schedules Set timetables created with Timetable Editor to display on a set day The main Schedule Editor window eLaunching Schedule Editor 1 Click E on the Launcher window Schedule Editor will launch When Schedule Editor launches a new blank schedule with no timetables assigned will be displayed Schedules are completed after timetable is set on this screen 6 Schedule Editor can also be started by going to the Windows Taskbar and clicking Start All Programs SHARP Digital Signage Software Tools and then Schedule Editor e The main Schedule Editor window 1 Title bar Ss Untitled Schedule Editor SHARP Digital Signage Software SE File Edit View Help 2 Menus ad x6 0
145. to units of hours t gt Add tes sctvedulle on the nereng acheduir n the target mane l Caa C C 4 Click Next The Selection of the Distribution Target dialog box will appear 85 86 Schedule Distribution Tool Distributing schedules 5 Check the check boxes for all the panels and or groups that the schedule is to be sent to Clicking the buttons in the top right of the window will allow you to add or edit panels and groups in the same way as the Panel Management window p 78 The buttons perform the following actions Selection of the Distribution Target x Pease mark he pane to detOute 4 all A x Cis M Paneis Og m computer SHARP PC Da ao f 192 168 5 at dew Panel 2 192 163 xx wx f 12g en Panai J ted S68 xx xx Tyas tow Panel 4 192 168 www lt Bak next gt Cone Dee EE Relevant page Add Panel Panel PC E Add Group Adds a new Addsanewgroup Adds a new panel to be m p 79 a Edit Panel Group are the content of the selected panel or p 79 80 my Delete Panel Group 6 Click Next Deletes the selected panel or group ep pat The Selection of the Distribution Date Time and Option dialog box will appear 7 Select a Distribution Date Time e Distribute now option button Distributes schedule as soon as the distribution wizard exits e Distribute at specified date time option button Distributes schedule at the set dat
146. ts p 47 Original size original size P Preview Program Displays a preview of the currently edited program fitted to l p 47 Fit screen the size of the screen Set Configuration before Check this option when previewing programs Sets and p48 Preview Program displays display conditions P Updates the Content folder to reflect additions or deletions of Refresh content files to fine t id settings f itioni Option Grid Setting Allows the user to fine tune grid se ings or positioning p 33 frames and scroll messages with the grid About Program Editor Displays version information for Program Editor en 3 Toolbar The toolbar buttons perform the following actions jon monumen esenp Ma Open Program Loads a saved program Properties of Program Displays program properties and allows the user to change p 49 them Preview Program Displays a preview of the currently edited program at its 047 Original size original size a Preview Program Displays a preview of the currently edited program fitted to Fit screen the size of the screen pa 4 Tabs Clicking a tab switches to the settings window for each item 5 Settings window Allows the user to set advanced settings for the selected tab 29 Program Editor Creating programs Creating programs eValid content files File types that can be used as content are as follows File type Background MPEG MPEG 1 MPEG 2 MPEG 4 Frames 1 4 WMV Windows Media
147. tware Datal 49 50 Program Editor Creating programs elmporting exporting a program Exporting a program The export function is used to write out a program so that it can be used with this product on another PC 1 From the File menu click Export Program The Export Program dialog box will appear 2 Select the program folder containing the program 3 From the Program List select a program and click Export The Select the folder to export dialog box will appear eee ee 4 Specify the directory where you want to save the file aS ETT enter a File name and click Save ame The Export Program dialog box will appear ws Pace eo C My Donerer y8 edamame Fie nane Sancie rogami v Som m type Booted Pogan Cog v Canori My Network A screen like the one on the right will appear during RaLuaueieS Tne eet the export Click Cancel to cancel the export a 5 Preparating Cancel 5 Click OK Export Program The program export is now complete i RS E O Om emer eee C Documents and Settings USER NAME My Documents SampleProgram3 prg Importing a program The import function is used to load an exported program that has been created with this product on another PC 1 From the File menu click Import Program The Select the program to import dialog box will appear Select a prg file to import and click Open The Import Program dia
148. ules and break in programs There are eight categories Schedule Name Distribution Target Complete Date Time Type Result Start Date Time Data Size and Detail Information Clicking on a category will organize the reservations in ascending or descending order ED Mirtributian Tool of Schedule SHARP Digital Sipnage Sothaare Distribute echedule or rogram to the pane gt gt Raimi Detiazom Licinia Luy Thede ma Darba Taree Corpi Date Tit Te feai Start Gate Time Deter Dets Bofornaion D ee Gohpde hipe Ppa i sro Bee SS 21 Pees koma SUT Paapin TeS Ei reet E m H 95 Schedule Distribution Tool List of Reserved Distribution List of Distribution Log Deleting the entire distribution log The entire contents of the distribution log can be deleted by either of the following two methods e Right click in the Distribution Log and from the menu that appears click Delete All Distribution Log e Press Delete A confi rmation dialog box will appear Click OK Distribution Tool of Schedule SHARP Digital Signage Software R 2 9 All the distribution log will be deleted OK Updating The distribution log can be updated by either of the two following methods e Right click in the Distribution Log and from the menu that appears click Refresh the Information e Press F5 Outputting CSV File of Distribution Log The distribution log can be output as a CSV file 1 Right click in the Distribution Log and fro
149. upon the FINTSH button ts cliched Method to C strbute Oistrtedn the scheckde to yous PC My comgeder Distribution data can be packaged and saved as Schedte to Detriate Ane Schedde a single file that includes schedule information ee an ji a v pivami phe ARPE including programs timetables and content SS a Distrito row Click Save the Package and in the Save the pa Maxte bo Datr zta Overvete Package dialog box that appears specify a directory to save the file to Then enter a File name and click Save There is usually no need to use this function Save he Package lt B h man Cone 6 Ascreen like the one on the right will appear Check that the distribution was successful and click Close Derbuten of the schedJe has been comae Completed t panels Not completed 0 pares Reuit of datrtuton Ostrbuton Target Rest Derm informadon T My computer aaRp pe Ses 2 cove J Do not remove the USB memory or other external storage device from your PC until the transfer is complete e Certain USB devices and other external storage devices may not be able to distribute correctly e Set the target PC to Normal mode If it is set to Contents direct distribute mode schedules cannot be distributed p 103 1 Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel The Selection of Distribution Methods dialog box will appear 2 Select the Distribute t
150. view this program after a set amount of time has passed Displays the program preview after a specified amount of time has passed The very first content to be played will play from the beginning of that content starting at the specified time and playing for the amount of time set on the Playlist There are cases where the very first content to be played will end abruptly and the preview will continue on to the next content e Preview this program after setting reference conditions for conditional content Click Play Condition Setting to set conditions Play condition setting Preview program with bezel position for multi monitor Monitor setting e Play date Sets the date on which the program will be played e Play Time Sets the time at which the program will be played e Panel name Sets the panel on which the program will be played e Group Sets the group with which the program will be played e Comment Sets comments on the panel on which the program will be played e Display this program preview over the edges of multiple monitors Displays the program preview over the edges between panels when using multiple monitors Think of the edges as rough estimates e Model name Select the monitor model name e Composition Select the multi monitor setup eDeleting a program Delete unnecessary programs 1 Click Delete Program from the File menu The Delete Program dial
151. w URL will connect to the URL you have entered Check that you have connected properly and that the URL has been displayed correctly If the URL is incorrect a dialog box like the one on the right will appear Viewer Path Tab Displays the content file specified with File Path On Viewer PC You can specify an EXE file Enter a path that can be referenced by the target PC For an EXE file Parameters can be added DCF Edit vie e When displaying large content files that are not frequently updated save the files on the target PC in advance and only enter the paths that refer to them This will help reduce the time it takes to send program contents e Specify the absolute path of the target PC or the relative path from My Contents Folder refer to p 100 e The following parameters can be used L X coordinate of top left corner of frame T Y coordinate of top left corner of frame W Width of frame H Height of frame e This software only launches or closes specified executable files at a specified time It does not guarantee the actions of any executable files it launches e Depending on the specifications of the file that is executed it may not be able to launch or close correctly or it may not be able to display windows in the correct position 2 Select the content files you want to use from the Content Content File Name File List 4b47213002000ur21 jpg JPEG Image Refer to Pag
152. y slideshows when the focus is on itself Do not click other frames with the mouse or another tool when PowerPoint content is displayed The new file format of PowerPoint 2007 pptx is not supported Save content in ppt format PowerPoint Viewer 2003 2007 is required Even if you already have Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 2007 installed on your PC you must make a separate installation of PowerPoint Viewer 2003 2007 Continuous operation of target PC This software is not designed for continuous 24 hour a day operation Be sure to turn the power off on the target PC every day Refer to Power Control on p 71 PC internal clock This software executes schedules based on the PC s internal clock You should ensure that your PC s internal clock is always accurate by synchronizing it with an internet time server or other means Accuracy of program display time Program display is controlled by a timer that starts at 0 seconds every minute Programs cannot be switched at intervals of less than 1 minute or during a 1 minute interval i e in intervals of less than 60 seconds Be aware that there may be some delay before content is actually displayed depending on the time taken to launch applications that display content and the time taken to load content files Backups This software does not have a backup function You should make regular backup copies of content files etc during operation Daisy chain configuration This software cannot send di

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