Sharp PNSV01 operation manual Select a Distribution Date Time, Set Distribution Options

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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 (Fp.78).

The buttons perform the following actions:

Button	Name	Description	Relevant page
	Add Panel (Panel PC)	Adds a new panel to be managed.	Fp.79

	Add Group	Adds a new group.	Fp.80

	Edit Panel/Group	Changes the content of the selected panel or	Fp.79-80
	Edit Panel/Group	group.	Fp.79-80
		group.
	Delete Panel/Group	Deletes the selected panel or group.	Fp.81

6.Click [Next].

The [Selection of the Distribution Date Time and Option] dialog box will appear.

7.Select a “Distribution Date Time”.

•“Distribute now” option button

Distributes schedule as soon as the distribution wizard exits.

•“Distribute at specifed date time” option button

Distributes schedule at the set date and time.

8.Set “Distribution Options”.

•“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.

•“Power OFF the panel PC after the distribution” check box

Turns the target PC power off after the schedule has been distributed.

9.Click [Next].

A [Confrmation] 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 fle 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 fle to. Then enter a “File name”, and click [Save]. There is usually no need to use this function.

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Contents PN-SS01 PN-SS02 PN-SV01 Contents Distributing schedules Creating/Editing SchedulesPanel Management and Option Schedule ManagementMonitoring status Schedule Reception/Program DisplayKey/Mouse Monitoring Model No Serial No Precautions on useIntroduction 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 SchedulerDescription Installing/LaunchingRequired operating environment 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 Finish Click InstallInstallation will start 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 OKReturn to the Power Options dialog box Windows Sidebar Gadget settings Windows Vista OnlyPower Options dialog box will appear Active desktop settings Windows XP Only IME Toolbar settingsSystem Properties dialog box will appear Taskbar settings Windows XP/Vista onlyWindows Update settings 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 softwareSet the Screen Size Positioning content LayoutSet a Screen Top-Left Position Message1 Width = Set Frame LayoutFrame2 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 Icon Menu option Description Content previewPlaylists 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 actionsTag Explanation Set the Message FormatSet Background 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 programProgram Folder Save program asProgram thumbnails Open Program dialog box will appear Opening a programChecking a program You can also preview a program by clickingClick Close Preview Program Display SettingsDeleting a program 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 appearSelect the program to import dialog box will appear Importing a programFrom the File menu, click Import Program Conditional Content Editor Conditional ContentThis will launch Conditional Content Editor Set details for the tab that you selected Function of each button icon is as followsTabs Configuring Conditional Contents Creating Conditional ContentCompatible Content File Formats Coordinate of top left corner of frame Click the icon Preview ContentConditional Content 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 windowDisplays a timetable Program/Panel Control listTimetable Select the program folder containing the program Creating a timetableRegistering a program in the timetable Or alternatively, double-click the programClick the Panel Control tab Command DescriptionRegistering panel control in a timetable 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 completeSelect the timetable to import dialog box will appear Importing a timetableFrom the File menu, click Import Timetable 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 completeSelect the schedule to import dialog box will appear Importing a scheduleFrom the File menu, click Import Schedule 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 scheduleButton Name Description Relevant Select a Distribution Date TimeSet Distribution Options 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 NextConfrmation dialog box will appear. Proceed to step Check the distribution settings, and click FinishSet the Display Time of Break-in Program area 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 SchedulerRemove it from the safe removal icon in the Task Tray Program Viewer105 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 operationExit 108About Launching Status Monitoring Tool Monitoring statusMain Status Monitoring Tool window Main Status Monitoring Tool window110 AcquisitionPanel list 111Group tree Panel icon/thumbnail112 Acquiring and displaying panel statusAcquiring status of selected panels 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 appearSmall Medium Changing thumbnail size115 116 Setting the operation environmentSet advanced settings for panel status acquisition PN-SS01/SS02/SV01 10D2