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Schedule Distribution Tool

Distributing schedules

Distribute schedules created with Schedule Editor to the target PC.

The main Schedule Distribution Tool window

●Launching Schedule Distribution Tool

1.Click on the Launcher window.

“Schedule Distribution Tool” will launch.

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].

●The main Schedule Distribution Tool window

1)Distribution settings button

2)Tabs

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.

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Sharp PNSV01 Distributing schedules, The main Schedule Distribution Tool window, Launching Schedule Distribution Tool

Contents

OPERATION MANUAL SHARP Digital Signage SoftwarePN-SS01 PN-SS02 PN-SV01 Contents Installing/LaunchingConditional Content Precautions on useCreating/Editing Schedules Panel Management and OptionDistributing schedules Schedule ManagementSetting the operation environment Schedule Reception/Program DisplayKey/Mouse Monitoring Monitoring statusPrecautions on use IntroductionHow to read this manual TrademarksIcons NotationSystem operation precautions Points to note when creating content and programsDefinitions Backups Daisy chain configurationContinuous operation of target PC PC internal clockFeatures of SHARP Digital Signage Software Program distribution workflowEasy-to-use user interface Variety of display options and scroll message functionNetwork Version 1 Program Editor Status Monitoring ToolDistributed via a network Controller PC Network VersionInstalling/Launching Required operating environmentInstalling SHARP Digital Signage Software Installing SHARP Digital Signage SoftwareIf using the “SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM” 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 FinishSetting the environment of the target PC Auto login settings3. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue 5. Click OKWelcome Center settings Windows Vista only Screen saver settingsIf using Windows XP 3. Click OKPower control If using Windows Vista/72. Select “None” from the “Screen saver” list 3. Click OK If using Windows XPWindows Sidebar Gadget settings Windows Vista Only If using Windows Vista2. Select “High performance” and click Change plan settings 5. Close the Power Options dialog box by clicking theActive desktop settings Windows XP Only IME Toolbar settings2. Clear the “Start Sidebar when Windows starts” check box 3. Click OK 4. Restart your PCTaskbar settings Windows XP/Vista only Windows Update settingsIf using Windows XP 3. Click OKResident application settings 2. Select the “Never check for updates” option button 3. Click OKIf using Windows If using Windows VistaPersonal firewall settings Firewall settings for Status Monitoring Tool Windows Vista/7 Only2. Double-click “Windows Firewall with Advanced Security” 5. Select the “Custom” option button, and click Next 6. Select the “All programs” option button, and click Next7. From the “Protocol type” list, select “ICMPv4” 9. Enter a “Name”, and click FinishUninstalling SHARP Digital Signage Software 4. Select the “Remove” option button, and click NextIf using the “SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM” 1. Start your PC 2. Close down all applications5. Click Yes 6. Click FinishThe uninstallation will start The uninstallation is now completeLaunching and closing the Launcher window Launching the Launcher windowClosing the Launcher window The Launcher window3 Timetable creation/editing Fp.60 4 Schedule creation/editing Fp.705 Schedule distribution Fp.84 6 Panel control Fp.78Program Creation/Editing The main Program Editor windowLaunching Program Editor The main Program Editor window5 Settings window 2 Menus3 Toolbar 4 TabsValid content files Creating programsPositioning content Layout 2. Set a Screen Top-Left Position3. Set the “Screen Size” 4. Set Frame Layout Using the grid Using a layout you have createdDisplay priority order 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 PlaylistsBackground color when content is not displayed Properties of content1 Content File Path 4 Volume ControlSetting the scroll message 5 Layout6 Picture Transition 1. Click the Message1 or Message2 tabFor more details about Scroll Message Editor, refer to p.40 4. ClickCreating scroll message files 1 Title bar4 Settings window 2 Menus3 Toolbar Program Editor3. Set the “Message Format” 4. Set “Background.”5. Set “Scrolling.” 6. Click Save Scroll Message from the File menu. Or clickSetting audio and music 1. Click the Sound tab3. Select the content you want to use from the “Content File” list 4. ClickSetting the PIP window If using a PN-655 monitorSaving a program Save programSave program as Program thumbnailsProgram Folder 2. Select the program folder in which the program is to be savedOpening a program Checking a program2. Select the program folder containing the program 3. From the “Program List”, select a program, and click OpenPreview Program Display Settings Deleting a program3. Select a program from the “Program List” and click Delete 4. Click YesDisplaying program properties 1. Click Properties of Program from the File menuYou can also display and change program properties by clicking 2. Click OKImporting/exporting a program Exporting a program3. From the “Program List”, select a program, and click Export 2. Select the program folder containing the programImporting a program 1. From the File menu, click Import Program3. Select the program folder in which the program is to be saved 4. Enter a “Program Name”, and click Import 5. Click YesConditional Content Launching SHARP Digital Signage Software Conditional Content Editor1 Title bar 5 Settings Window 4 TabsConditional Content Editor 2 MenusCreating Conditional Content Compatible Content File FormatsConfiguring Conditional Contents Conditional Content Editor2. Select the content files you want to use from the Content The URL TabViewer Path Tab File ListPreview Content Conditional Content3. Click the icon Properties of content 1 Content File PathMoves the selected content fle one place backward down on the list 2 Duration7 Parameters 4 Volume Control3 Background 5 LayoutPlay Condition Setting Conditional Content and Total Duration1 Condition Name 2 TermCreating/Editing a Timetable The main Timetable Editor windowLaunching Timetable Editor The main Timetable Editor window5 Program/Panel Control list 6 Timetable2 Menus 3 ToolbarCreating a timetable Registering a program in the timetableSelect the program folder containing the program or alternatively, double-click the programRegistering panel control in a timetable 1. Click the Panel Control tabCommand Timetable Editor2. Select the panel control command you want to use from the “Command Name” and click3. Set the “Time” The Add Panel Control Command to Timetable dialog box will appearAdjusting a timetable Changing the timetable span3. Click OK Adjusting the scale Saving a timetableOpening a timetable Save timetableChecking a timetable Deleting a timetableChanging timetable name and timetable color 1. From the File menu, click Preview TimetableImporting/exporting a timetable Exporting a timetable3. From the “List of Timetable”, select a timetable, and click Export 2. Select the timetable folder containing the timetableImporting a timetable 1. From the File menu, click Import Timetable3. Select the timetable folder in which the timetable is to be saved 4. Enter a “Timetable Name” and click ImportCreating/Editing Schedules The main Schedule Editor windowLaunching Schedule Editor The main Schedule Editor window4 “Timetable” list 5 Calendar3 Toolbar Schedule EditorSelect the timetable folder containing the timetable Edit menu, click Add Timetable to Schedule3. Set a “Span” Creating a schedule Registering a timetable in the scheduleThe calendar Saving a schedule Opening a scheduleSave schedule Save schedule asDeleting a schedule Changing schedule name3. From the “List of Schedule”, select a schedule, and click Delete 2. Select the schedule folder containing the scheduleImporting/exporting a schedule Exporting a schedule3. From the “List of Schedule”, select a schedule, and click Export 2. Select the schedule folder containing the scheduleImporting a schedule 1. From the File menu, click Import Schedule3. Select the schedule folder in which the schedule is to be saved 4. Enter a “Schedule Name”, and click ImportPanel Management and Option Managing panelsLaunching Panel Control Management The main Panel Management windowAdding/editing a panel 2 ButtonsClick Edit to edit an existing panel 2. Set the options3. Click Add or Cancel 4. Click Add or CancelAdding/editing a group To edit a group, select the group you want to edit and click EditControlling a panel manually Deleting a panel or group1. Click Manual Control 3. Click ExecuteOption Launching OptionChecking version information Registering a license codeAdding default panel settings for panels 1. Click the FTP Setting tab 2. Set the Default to Add the Panel1 Distribution settings button Distributing schedulesThe main Schedule Distribution Tool window Launching Schedule Distribution ToolDistributing schedules Distributing via a network1. Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel 3. Select a schedule6. Click Next 7. Select a “Distribution Date Time”8. Set “Distribution Options” Panel Management window Fp.78Distributing to your own PC 1. Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel3. Select a schedule 4. Click NextDistributing with USB memory or other external storage device 1. Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel5. Select the drive to which you want to transfer the schedule to 8. Click Yes9. Click OK 10. Remove the USB memory or other storage device from the PCDisplaying break-in programs Distributing via a network and making a break-in display3. Select a program, and click Next 5. Click Next11. Check the distribution settings, and click Finish 6. Set the “Display Time of Break-in Program” area7. Set a “Display Time” 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 9. Check the distribution settings, and click Finish 4. Set the “Display Time of Break-in Program” area5. Set a “Display Time” 8. Click NextSchedule Distribution Tool List of Reserved Distribution/List of Distribution Log List of Reserved DistributionList of Distribution Log Deleting reserved distributionsDeleting the entire distribution log Outputting CSV File of Distribution Log2. Enter a “File Name”, and click Save UpdatingSchedule Management Server SchedulerFTP Server Launching the FTP Server2. Click the Processes tab and confirm that “FTPD.exe” is displayed If using Windows XPSetting Client SchedulerLaunching Client Scheduler Client Scheduler menu“Smooth contents change” check box Power Control tab Display Area tabFTP Server tab Sets the FTP Server Panel Control tabTest connection Pausing a program USB Distribute tabDisplaying the log 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 PCConfiguration Key/Mouse MonitoringKey/Mouse Monitoring Tool Window Launching the Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool window2 Set the options 3 Click OK1 Click Detail 2 Set the optionsAbout Exit1 Click Detail 2 Set the optionsMonitoring status The main Status Monitoring Tool windowLaunching Status Monitoring Tool The main Status Monitoring Tool window2 Toolbar Status Monitoring ToolMenu option Description3 Group tree 4 Panel listAcquiring and displaying panel status Acquiring status of selected panelsSetting panels for which status will not be obtained Controlling target PC power2. Select panels from the “Panel list with getting status” 3. Click Add3. Check the settings, and click Close Displaying detailed information for a panel2. From the Panel menu click Property, or alternatively, click 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