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Creating programs

Program Editor

Creating programs

Creating programs

●Valid content files

File types that can be used as content are as follows:

Content name	File type
Background,	MPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4,
Frames 1-4	WMV (Windows Media Video – fle type playable with Windows Media Player),
	Flash (fle type playable with Flash Player), Conditional content (.dcv) for background, frames,
	MOV (fle 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 – fle type playable with Windows Media Player),
	MOV (fle type playable with QuickTime Player),
	MIDI, Conditional content (.dca) for audio

Audio fles cannot be positioned in the layout. They are used as audio or music (background music) that plays while a program is displayed.

Content fles are recognized by their fle extensions.

Certain fle types require the installation of corresponding software.

		File extension			Content type	Required software
.avi	.mpeg	.mpg	.wmv	.asf	Movie	Windows Media Player
.mov					Movie	QuickTime Player
.mov						QuickTime Player
.swf					Flash	Flash Player
.ppt	.pps				PowerPoint	PowerPoint Viewer
.htm	.html				HTML	Internet Explorer
.tlp					Scroll message	None
.wav	.mp3	.au	.aif	.aiff		Windows Media Player
.wma	.mid	.midi			Audio	Windows Media Player
.wma	.mid	.midi			Audio
.mov						QuickTime Player
.jpeg	.jpg	.gif	.png	.bmp	Still image	None

• The JPEG fle supports the RGB format but does not support the CMYK format. In addition, JPEG2000 is not supported.

•Animation GIF is not supported.

•Two or more PowerPoint fles cannot be displayed at the same time.

•The new fle format of PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) is not supported. Create content in ppt format.

•The PowerPoint content does not support the following:

Execution of macros, execution of programs, display of link objects, display of embedded objects

•If too many animations are used in the PowerPoint content, displayed characters may be illegible.

•The font used in the content must also be installed on the target PC.

•The HTML fle and the Web page cannot be enlarged or reduced.

•Adjustment of the sound volume supports video and audio. It does not support Flash and PowerPoint.

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Sharp PNSV01 operation manual Creating programs, Valid content files

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OPERATION MANUAL SHARP Digital Signage SoftwarePN-SS01 PN-SS02 PN-SV01 Conditional Content ContentsInstalling/Launching Precautions on useDistributing schedules Creating/Editing SchedulesPanel Management and Option Schedule ManagementKey/Mouse Monitoring Setting the operation environmentSchedule Reception/Program Display Monitoring statusPrecautions on use IntroductionIcons How to read this manualTrademarks NotationSystem operation precautions Points to note when creating content and programsDefinitions Continuous operation of target PC BackupsDaisy chain configuration PC internal clockEasy-to-use user interface Features of SHARP Digital Signage SoftwareProgram distribution workflow Variety of display options and scroll message functionDistributed via a network Network Version 1 Program EditorStatus Monitoring Tool Controller PC Network VersionInstalling/Launching Required operating environmentIf using the “SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM” Installing SHARP Digital Signage SoftwareInstalling SHARP Digital Signage Software 4. In the Welcome to the Install Shield wizard... window, click Next7. Select the version that you have purchased and click Next 8. Enter the appropriate license code for your version and click Next9. Click Next 10. Click Install 11. Click Finish3. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Setting the environment of the target PCAuto login settings 5. Click OKIf using Windows XP Welcome Center settings Windows Vista onlyScreen saver settings 3. Click OK2. Select “None” from the “Screen saver” list 3. Click OK Power controlIf using Windows Vista/7 If using Windows XP2. Select “High performance” and click Change plan settings Windows Sidebar Gadget settings Windows Vista OnlyIf using Windows Vista 5. Close the Power Options dialog box by clicking the2. Clear the “Start Sidebar when Windows starts” check box Active desktop settings Windows XP OnlyIME Toolbar settings 3. Click OK 4. Restart your PCIf using Windows XP Taskbar settings Windows XP/Vista onlyWindows Update settings 3. Click OKIf using Windows Resident application settings2. Select the “Never check for updates” option button 3. Click OK If using Windows VistaPersonal firewall settings Firewall settings for Status Monitoring Tool Windows Vista/7 Only2. Double-click “Windows Firewall with Advanced Security” 7. From the “Protocol type” list, select “ICMPv4” 5. Select the “Custom” option button, and click Next6. Select the “All programs” option button, and click Next 9. Enter a “Name”, and click FinishIf using the “SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM” Uninstalling SHARP Digital Signage Software4. Select the “Remove” option button, and click Next 1. Start your PC 2. Close down all applicationsThe uninstallation will start 5. Click Yes6. Click Finish The uninstallation is now completeClosing the Launcher window Launching and closing the Launcher windowLaunching the Launcher window The Launcher window5 Schedule distribution Fp.84 3 Timetable creation/editing Fp.604 Schedule creation/editing Fp.70 6 Panel control Fp.78Launching Program Editor Program Creation/EditingThe main Program Editor window The main Program Editor window3 Toolbar 5 Settings window2 Menus 4 TabsValid content files Creating programsPositioning content Layout 2. Set a Screen Top-Left Position3. Set the “Screen Size” 4. Set Frame Layout Display priority order Using the gridUsing a layout you have created 2. Set the “Frame Layout”Setting the background/frames 1. Click any of the Background or Frame1 - Frame4 tabsThe URL tab 3. Select the content you want to use from the “Content File” list Viewer Path tab4. Click Content preview Playlists1 Content File Path Background color when content is not displayedProperties of content 4 Volume Control6 Picture Transition Setting the scroll message5 Layout 1. Click the Message1 or Message2 tabFor more details about Scroll Message Editor, refer to p.40 4. ClickCreating scroll message files 1 Title bar3 Toolbar 4 Settings window2 Menus Program Editor3. Set the “Message Format” 4. Set “Background.”5. Set “Scrolling.” 6. Click Save Scroll Message from the File menu. Or click3. Select the content you want to use from the “Content File” list Setting audio and music1. Click the Sound tab 4. ClickSaving a program Setting the PIP windowIf using a PN-655 monitor Save programProgram Folder Save program asProgram thumbnails 2. Select the program folder in which the program is to be saved2. Select the program folder containing the program Opening a programChecking a program 3. From the “Program List”, select a program, and click Open3. Select a program from the “Program List” and click Delete Preview Program Display SettingsDeleting a program 4. Click YesYou can also display and change program properties by clicking Displaying program properties1. Click Properties of Program from the File menu 2. Click OK3. From the “Program List”, select a program, and click Export Importing/exporting a programExporting a program 2. Select the program folder containing the program3. Select the program folder in which the program is to be saved Importing a program1. From the File menu, click Import Program 4. Enter a “Program Name”, and click Import 5. Click YesConditional Content Launching SHARP Digital Signage Software Conditional Content Editor1 Title bar Conditional Content Editor 5 Settings Window4 Tabs 2 MenusConfiguring Conditional Contents Creating Conditional ContentCompatible Content File Formats Conditional Content EditorViewer Path Tab 2. Select the content files you want to use from the ContentThe URL Tab File ListPreview Content Conditional Content3. Click the icon Moves the selected content fle one place backward down on the list Properties of content1 Content File Path 2 Duration3 Background 7 Parameters4 Volume Control 5 Layout1 Condition Name Play Condition SettingConditional Content and Total Duration 2 TermLaunching Timetable Editor Creating/Editing a TimetableThe main Timetable Editor window The main Timetable Editor window2 Menus 5 Program/Panel Control list6 Timetable 3 ToolbarSelect the program folder containing the program Creating a timetableRegistering a program in the timetable or alternatively, double-click the programCommand Registering panel control in a timetable1. Click the Panel Control tab Timetable Editor3. Set the “Time” 2. Select the panel control command you want to use fromthe “Command Name” and click The Add Panel Control Command to Timetable dialog box will appearAdjusting a timetable Changing the timetable span3. Click OK Opening a timetable Adjusting the scaleSaving a timetable Save timetableChanging timetable name and timetable color Checking a timetableDeleting a timetable 1. From the File menu, click Preview Timetable3. From the “List of Timetable”, select a timetable, and click Export Importing/exporting a timetableExporting a timetable 2. Select the timetable folder containing the timetable3. Select the timetable folder in which the timetable is to be saved Importing a timetable1. From the File menu, click Import Timetable 4. Enter a “Timetable Name” and click ImportLaunching Schedule Editor Creating/Editing SchedulesThe main Schedule Editor window The main Schedule Editor window3 Toolbar 4 “Timetable” list5 Calendar Schedule Editor3. Set a “Span” Select the timetable folder containing the timetableEdit menu, click Add Timetable to Schedule Creating a schedule Registering a timetable in the scheduleThe calendar Save schedule Saving a scheduleOpening a schedule Save schedule as3. From the “List of Schedule”, select a schedule, and click Delete Deleting a scheduleChanging schedule name 2. Select the schedule folder containing the schedule3. From the “List of Schedule”, select a schedule, and click Export Importing/exporting a scheduleExporting a schedule 2. Select the schedule folder containing the schedule3. Select the schedule folder in which the schedule is to be saved Importing a schedule1. From the File menu, click Import Schedule 4. Enter a “Schedule Name”, and click ImportLaunching Panel Control Management Panel Management and OptionManaging panels The main Panel Management windowClick Edit to edit an existing panel Adding/editing a panel2 Buttons 2. Set the optionsAdding/editing a group 3. Click Add or Cancel4. Click Add or Cancel To edit a group, select the group you want to edit and click Edit1. Click Manual Control Controlling a panel manuallyDeleting a panel or group 3. Click ExecuteChecking version information OptionLaunching Option Registering a license codeAdding default panel settings for panels 1. Click the FTP Setting tab 2. Set the Default to Add the PanelThe main Schedule Distribution Tool window 1 Distribution settings buttonDistributing schedules Launching Schedule Distribution Tool1. Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel Distributing schedulesDistributing via a network 3. Select a schedule8. Set “Distribution Options” 6. Click Next7. Select a “Distribution Date Time” Panel Management window Fp.783. Select a schedule Distributing to your own PC1. Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel 4. Click NextDistributing with USB memory or other external storage device 1. Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel9. Click OK 5. Select the drive to which you want to transfer the schedule to8. Click Yes 10. Remove the USB memory or other storage device from the PC3. Select a program, and click Next Displaying break-in programsDistributing via a network and making a break-in display 5. Click Next7. Set a “Display Time” 11. Check the distribution settings, and click Finish6. Set the “Display Time of Break-in Program” area 10. Click NextDistributing to your own PC and making a break-in display 1. Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel3. Select a program, and click Next 5. Set a “Display Time” 9. Check the distribution settings, and click Finish4. Set the “Display Time of Break-in Program” area 8. Click NextSchedule Distribution Tool List of Distribution Log List of Reserved Distribution/List of Distribution LogList of Reserved Distribution Deleting reserved distributions2. Enter a “File Name”, and click Save Deleting the entire distribution logOutputting CSV File of Distribution Log UpdatingSchedule Management Server Scheduler2. Click the Processes tab and confirm that “FTPD.exe” is displayed FTP ServerLaunching the FTP Server If using Windows XPLaunching Client Scheduler SettingClient Scheduler Client Scheduler menu“Smooth contents change” check box FTP Server tab Sets the FTP Server Power Control tabDisplay Area tab Panel Control tabTest connection Displaying the log Pausing a programUSB Distribute tab Deleting Schedule Information1. Set the target PC to “Contents direct distribute mode.” Version informationExiting Client Scheduler Program Viewer 3. Remove the external storage device such as USB memory from the PCKey/Mouse Monitoring Tool Window ConfigurationKey/Mouse Monitoring Launching the Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool window1 Click Detail 2 Set the options3 Click OK 2 Set the options1 Click Detail AboutExit 2 Set the optionsLaunching Status Monitoring Tool Monitoring statusThe main Status Monitoring Tool window The main Status Monitoring Tool windowMenu option 2 ToolbarStatus Monitoring Tool Description3 Group tree 4 Panel listAcquiring and displaying panel status Acquiring status of selected panels2. Select panels from the “Panel list with getting status” Setting panels for which status will not be obtainedControlling target PC power 3. Click Add2. From the Panel menu click Property, or alternatively, click 3. Check the settings, and click CloseDisplaying detailed information for a panel The Panel property dialog box will appearChanging thumbnail size 1. Click the buttons on the toolbar Small , Medium , LargeStatus Monitoring Tool Setting the operation environment 2. Set the options3. Click OK PN-SS01/SS02/SV01 10D2