Sharp PNSV01 operation manual Trademarks, How to read this manual, Icons, Notation

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How to read this manual

This manual describes SHARP Digital Signage Software Version 3.0.

●Icons

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●Notation

•Keyboard keys are indicated with square brackets.

E.g. [Shift], [Ctrl], etc.

•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 buttons, etc., are indicated with double inverted commas.

E.g. “X”, “Preset Screen Size” option button, etc.

•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)

•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 fles and fonts in this manual are only examples. Not all of these are included with this software.

•This manual does not contain basic operating instructions for Windows.

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Contents PN-SS01 PN-SS02 PN-SV01 Contents Distributing schedules Creating/Editing SchedulesPanel Management and Option Schedule ManagementSchedule Reception/Program Display Key/Mouse MonitoringMonitoring status Precautions on use IntroductionModel No Serial No Icons How to read this manualTrademarks NotationThis chart provides defnitions of terms used in this manual System operation precautionsPoints to note when creating content and programs DefinitionsContinuous operation of target PC BackupsDaisy chain configuration PC internal clockFeatures of Sharp Digital Signage Software Program distribution workflowFTP Server Network Version Program EditorStatus Monitoring Tool Server SchedulerInstalling/Launching Required operating environmentDescription If using the Sharp Digital Signage Software CD-ROM Installing Sharp Digital Signage SoftwareInstalling Sharp Digital Signage Software Welcome to the Install Shield wizard... window, click NextClick Next Click Install Installation will startClick Finish Command Prompt window will appear Setting the environment of the target PCAuto login settings User Accounts dialog box will appearWelcome Center settings Windows Vista only Screen saver settingsPower Options Properties dialog box will appear Power controlScreen Saver Settings dialog box will appear Select None from the Screen saver list Click OKWindows Sidebar Gadget settings Windows Vista Only Power Options dialog box will appearReturn to the Power Options dialog box Active desktop settings Windows XP Only IME Toolbar settingsTaskbar settings Windows XP/Vista only Windows Update settingsSystem Properties dialog box will appear Resident application settings Change settings dialog box will appearPersonal firewall settings New Inbound Rule Wizard dialog box will appearTop right of each window Button atUninstalling Sharp Digital Signage Software Select the Remove option button, and click NextUninstallation is now complete Click YesClosing the Launcher window Launching and closing the Launcher windowLaunching the Launcher window Launcher windowSchedule distribution Fp.84 Timetable creation/editing Fp.60Schedule creation/editing Fp.70 Panel control Fp.78Launching Program Editor Program Creation/EditingMain Program Editor window Main Program Editor windowToolbar Settings windowMenus TabsContent name File type Valid content filesFile types that can be used as content are as follows File extension Content type Required softwarePositioning content Layout Set a Screen Top-Left PositionSet the Screen Size Set Frame Layout Frame2 Width =Message1 Width = Display priority order Using the gridUsing a layout you have created Set the Interval for the gridSetting the background/frames URL tabViewer Path tab Content preview PlaylistsIcon Menu option Description Background color when content is not displayed Properties of contentPicture Transition Setting the scroll messageLayout Parameters for EXE file Displays parameters for EXE flesFor more details about Scroll Message Editor, refer to p.40 Create a message to be displayed in a scroll message Title bar Menus Toolbar Settings windowCreating scroll message files Title barToolbar Settings windowMenus Toolbar buttons icons perform the following actionsSet the Message Format Set BackgroundTag Explanation Click Save Scroll Message from the File menu. Or click Set ScrollingSet the scroll direction and speed of scroll messages Save As dialog box will appearSetting audio and music Saving a program Setting the PIP windowIf using a PN-655 monitor Save programSave program as Program thumbnailsProgram Folder Open Program dialog box will appear Opening a programChecking a program You can also preview a program by clickingPreview Program Display Settings Deleting a programClick Close Properties of Program dialog box will appear Displaying program propertiesChange program names and program colors Duration may be different from the actual durationSelect the folder to export dialog box will appear Importing/exporting a programExporting a program Export Program dialog box will appearImporting a program From the File menu, click Import ProgramSelect the program to import dialog box will appear Conditional Content This will launch Conditional Content EditorConditional Content Editor Function of each button icon is as follows TabsSet details for the tab that you selected Creating Conditional Content Compatible Content File FormatsConfiguring Conditional Contents Coordinate of top left corner of frame Preview Content Conditional ContentClick the icon Properties of content Parameters Displays parameters for EXE flesCondition Name Play Condition SettingConditional Content and Total Duration TermLaunching Timetable Editor Creating/Editing a TimetableMain Timetable Editor window Main Timetable Editor windowProgram/Panel Control list TimetableDisplays a timetable Select the program folder containing the program Creating a timetableRegistering a program in the timetable Or alternatively, double-click the programCommand Description Registering panel control in a timetableClick the Panel Control tab Set the Time New times will be reflected in the timetable Adjusting a timetableChanging the timetable span Set the Start and End times. Specify times between 0000Opening a timetable Adjusting the scaleSaving a timetable Save timetableChanging timetable name and timetable color Checking a timetableDeleting a timetable From the File menu, click Preview TimetableExport Timetable dialog box will appear Importing/exporting a timetableExporting a timetable Timetable export is now completeImporting a timetable From the File menu, click Import TimetableSelect the timetable to import dialog box will appear Launching Schedule Editor Creating/Editing SchedulesMain Schedule Editor window Main Schedule Editor windowTimetable list CalendarSet a Span Edit menu, click Add Timetable to ScheduleAdd Timetable to Schedule dialog box will appear Timetable folderMonth Save schedule Saving a scheduleOpening a schedule Save schedule asDelete unnecessary schedules Deleting a scheduleChanging schedule name Selected schedule will be deletedExport Schedule dialog box will appear Importing/exporting a scheduleExporting a schedule Schedule export is now completeImporting a schedule From the File menu, click Import ScheduleSelect the schedule to import dialog box will appear Launching Panel Control Management Panel Management and OptionManaging panels Main Panel Management windowClick Edit to edit an existing panel Adding/editing a panelButtons Set the optionsSelect the parent group Enter a Group name Click Add or CancelAdding/editing a group Names must be within 50 charactersControlling a panel manually Deleting a panel or groupChecking version information OptionLaunching Option Registering a license codeAdding default panel settings for panels Click the FTP Setting tab Set the Default to Add the PanelLaunching Schedule Distribution Tool Distributing schedulesMain Schedule Distribution Tool window Main Schedule Distribution Tool windowClick Distribute schedule or program to the panel Distributing schedulesDistributing via a network Select a scheduleSelect a Distribution Date Time Set Distribution OptionsButton Name Description Relevant Distributing to your own PC These instructions only apply to the Standalone VersionClick Distribute schedule or program to the panel Selection of the Drive to Transfer dialog box will appear Confrmation dialog box will appear againSelection of the Break-in Program dialog box will appear Displaying break-in programsDistributing via a network and making a break-in display Select a program, and click NextCheck the distribution settings, and click Finish Set the Display Time of Break-in Program areaConfrmation dialog box will appear. Proceed to step Distributing to your own PC and making a break-in display This function is only available with the Standalone VersionSet a Display Time Schedule Distribution Tool List of Distribution Log List of Reserved Distribution/List of Distribution LogList of Reserved Distribution Deleting reserved distributionsDistribution log can be output as a CSV fle Deleting the entire distribution logOutputting CSV File of Distribution Log Enter a File Name, and click SaveSchedule Management Server SchedulerLaunching the FTP Server Services window will appearFTP Server Windows Task Manager dialog will appearLaunching Client Scheduler SettingClient Scheduler Client Scheduler menu100 Hide task bar while showing check boxDisplay Area tab Power Control tab101 FTP Server tab Sets the FTP Server102 103 Version information Set the target PC to Contents direct distribute mode104 Exiting Client SchedulerProgram Viewer 105Remove it from the safe removal icon in the Task Tray Launching the Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool window Key/Mouse MonitoringKey/Mouse Monitoring Tool Window Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool menuAssign for mouse input will appear 107Click Detail Operation Set the action of the registered mouse operation108 AboutExit Launching Status Monitoring Tool Monitoring statusMain Status Monitoring Tool window Main Status Monitoring Tool window110 AcquisitionPanel list 111Group tree Panel icon/thumbnailAcquiring and displaying panel status Acquiring status of selected panels112 113 Setting panels for which status will not be obtainedControlling target PC power Target PC can be turned on and off, and restarted114 Check the settings, and click CloseDisplaying detailed information for a panel Panel property dialog box will appearChanging thumbnail size 115Small Medium Setting the operation environment Set advanced settings for panel status acquisition116 PN-SS01/SS02/SV01 10D2