System operation precautions

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.)

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 fles to multiple frames in the same program. It should also be noted that PowerPoint Viewer only proceeds to play 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 fle 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 fles.

Backups

This software does not have a backup function. You should make regular backup copies of content fles, etc., during operation.

Daisy chain configuration

This software cannot send different 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.

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Sharp PNSV01 Continuous operation of target PC, PC internal clock, Accuracy of program display time, Backups, Still images