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Sharp PNSV01 Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software, Program distribution workflow

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Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software

Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software / Program distribution workflow

Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software

SHARP Digital Signage Software is SHARP’s original content distribution and display software.

Easy-to-use user interface

Programs can be laid out in editable time schedules similar to newspaper TV guides or calendar-style monthly schedules.

Variety of display options and scroll message function

Frames with completely customizable layout (x4,) as well as backgrounds and scroll messages (x2) can be used. Vertical scroll messages are also supported, allowing effective expression and information display.

Reserved distribution function

Makes it possible to distribute reserved content over an LCD monitor network.

Monitor control and break-in distribution functions

Turn monitors on and off and distribute break-in programs during emergencies for smooth monitor control.

Program distribution workflow

This chart details the process from program creation to the stage where programs can be displayed on a panel.

Standalone Version

1Program Editor

Lay out your chosen content and create a program. (p.28)

2Timetable Editor

Assign the hour of the day that your program will be shown. (p.60)

3Schedule Editor

Assign the dates when daily timetables you have created will be shown. (p.70)

4Schedule Distribution Tool

Distribute schedules and programs you have created to Client Scheduler. (p.84)

You can distribute to a target PC that has Program Viewer installed by using USB memory or other external storage devices. (p.104)

5Client Scheduler

Control Program Viewer so that it displays schedules and programs at a set time. (p.99)

6Program Viewer

Program Viewer displays programs when instructed to do so by Client Scheduler. (p.105)

Program displayed

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Contents

OPERATION MANUAL SHARP Digital Signage SoftwarePN-SS01 PN-SS02 PN-SV01 Installing/Launching ContentsConditional Content Precautions on usePanel Management and Option Creating/Editing SchedulesDistributing schedules Schedule ManagementSchedule Reception/Program Display Setting the operation environmentKey/Mouse Monitoring Monitoring statusIntroduction Precautions on useTrademarks How to read this manualIcons NotationSystem operation precautions Points to note when creating content and programsDefinitions Daisy chain configuration BackupsContinuous operation of target PC PC internal clockProgram distribution workflow Features of SHARP Digital Signage SoftwareEasy-to-use user interface Variety of display options and scroll message functionStatus Monitoring Tool Network Version 1 Program EditorDistributed via a network Controller PC Network VersionRequired operating environment Installing/LaunchingInstalling 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 11. Click Finish 10. Click InstallAuto login settings Setting the environment of the target PC3. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue 5. Click OKScreen saver settings Welcome Center settings Windows Vista onlyIf using Windows XP 3. Click OKIf using Windows Vista/7 Power control2. Select “None” from the “Screen saver” list 3. Click OK If using Windows XPIf using Windows Vista Windows Sidebar Gadget settings Windows Vista Only2. Select “High performance” and click Change plan settings 5. Close the Power Options dialog box by clicking theIME Toolbar settings Active desktop settings Windows XP Only2. Clear the “Start Sidebar when Windows starts” check box 3. Click OK 4. Restart your PCWindows Update settings Taskbar settings Windows XP/Vista onlyIf using Windows XP 3. Click OK2. Select the “Never check for updates” option button 3. Click OK Resident application settingsIf 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” 6. Select the “All programs” option button, and click Next 5. Select the “Custom” option button, and click Next7. From the “Protocol type” list, select “ICMPv4” 9. Enter a “Name”, and click Finish4. Select the “Remove” option button, and click Next Uninstalling SHARP Digital Signage SoftwareIf using the “SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM” 1. Start your PC 2. Close down all applications6. Click Finish 5. Click YesThe uninstallation will start The uninstallation is now completeLaunching the Launcher window Launching and closing the Launcher windowClosing the Launcher window The Launcher window4 Schedule creation/editing Fp.70 3 Timetable creation/editing Fp.605 Schedule distribution Fp.84 6 Panel control Fp.78The main Program Editor window Program Creation/EditingLaunching Program Editor The main Program Editor window2 Menus 5 Settings window3 Toolbar 4 TabsCreating programs Valid content filesPositioning content Layout 2. Set a Screen Top-Left Position3. Set the “Screen Size” 4. Set Frame Layout Using a layout you have created Using the gridDisplay 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 Playlists Content previewProperties of content Background color when content is not displayed1 Content File Path 4 Volume Control5 Layout Setting the scroll message6 Picture Transition 1. Click the Message1 or Message2 tab4. Click For more details about Scroll Message Editor, refer to p.401 Title bar Creating scroll message files2 Menus 4 Settings window3 Toolbar Program Editor4. Set “Background.” 3. Set the “Message Format”6. Click Save Scroll Message from the File menu. Or click 5. Set “Scrolling.”1. Click the Sound tab Setting audio and music3. Select the content you want to use from the “Content File” list 4. ClickIf using a PN-655 monitor Setting the PIP windowSaving a program Save programProgram thumbnails Save program asProgram Folder 2. Select the program folder in which the program is to be savedChecking a program Opening a program2. Select the program folder containing the program 3. From the “Program List”, select a program, and click OpenDeleting a program Preview Program Display Settings3. Select a program from the “Program List” and click Delete 4. Click Yes1. Click Properties of Program from the File menu Displaying program propertiesYou can also display and change program properties by clicking 2. Click OKExporting a program Importing/exporting a program3. From the “Program List”, select a program, and click Export 2. Select the program folder containing the program1. From the File menu, click Import Program Importing a 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 4 Tabs 5 Settings WindowConditional Content Editor 2 MenusCompatible Content File Formats Creating Conditional ContentConfiguring Conditional Contents Conditional Content EditorThe URL Tab 2. Select the content files you want to use from the ContentViewer Path Tab File ListPreview Content Conditional Content3. Click the icon 1 Content File Path Properties of contentMoves the selected content fle one place backward down on the list 2 Duration4 Volume Control 7 Parameters3 Background 5 LayoutConditional Content and Total Duration Play Condition Setting1 Condition Name 2 TermThe main Timetable Editor window Creating/Editing a TimetableLaunching Timetable Editor The main Timetable Editor window6 Timetable 5 Program/Panel Control list2 Menus 3 ToolbarRegistering a program in the timetable Creating a timetableSelect the program folder containing the program or alternatively, double-click the program1. Click the Panel Control tab Registering panel control in a timetableCommand Timetable Editorthe “Command Name” and click 2. Select the panel control command you want to use from3. Set the “Time” The Add Panel Control Command to Timetable dialog box will appearAdjusting a timetable Changing the timetable span3. Click OK Saving a timetable Adjusting the scaleOpening a timetable Save timetableDeleting a timetable Checking a timetableChanging timetable name and timetable color 1. From the File menu, click Preview TimetableExporting a timetable Importing/exporting a timetable3. From the “List of Timetable”, select a timetable, and click Export 2. Select the timetable folder containing the timetable1. From the File menu, click Import Timetable Importing a timetable3. Select the timetable folder in which the timetable is to be saved 4. Enter a “Timetable Name” and click ImportThe main Schedule Editor window Creating/Editing SchedulesLaunching Schedule Editor The main Schedule Editor window5 Calendar 4 “Timetable” list3 Toolbar Schedule EditorEdit menu, click Add Timetable to Schedule Select the timetable folder containing the timetable3. Set a “Span” Creating a schedule Registering a timetable in the scheduleThe calendar Opening a schedule Saving a scheduleSave schedule Save schedule asChanging schedule name Deleting a schedule3. From the “List of Schedule”, select a schedule, and click Delete 2. Select the schedule folder containing the scheduleExporting a schedule Importing/exporting a schedule3. From the “List of Schedule”, select a schedule, and click Export 2. Select the schedule folder containing the schedule1. From the File menu, click Import Schedule Importing a schedule3. Select the schedule folder in which the schedule is to be saved 4. Enter a “Schedule Name”, and click ImportManaging panels Panel Management and OptionLaunching Panel Control Management The main Panel Management window2 Buttons Adding/editing a panelClick Edit to edit an existing panel 2. Set the options4. Click Add or Cancel 3. Click Add or CancelAdding/editing a group To edit a group, select the group you want to edit and click EditDeleting a panel or group Controlling a panel manually1. Click Manual Control 3. Click ExecuteLaunching Option OptionChecking version information Registering a license code1. Click the FTP Setting tab 2. Set the Default to Add the Panel Adding default panel settings for panelsDistributing schedules 1 Distribution settings buttonThe main Schedule Distribution Tool window Launching Schedule Distribution ToolDistributing via a network Distributing schedules1. Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel 3. Select a schedule7. Select a “Distribution Date Time” 6. Click Next8. Set “Distribution Options” Panel Management window Fp.781. Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel Distributing to your own PC3. Select a schedule 4. Click Next1. Click Distribute schedule or program to the panel Distributing with USB memory or other external storage device8. Click Yes 5. Select the drive to which you want to transfer the schedule to9. Click OK 10. Remove the USB memory or other storage device from the PCDistributing via a network and making a break-in display Displaying break-in programs3. Select a program, and click Next 5. Click Next6. Set the “Display Time of Break-in Program” area 11. Check the distribution settings, and click Finish7. 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 4. Set the “Display Time of Break-in Program” area 9. Check the distribution settings, and click Finish5. Set a “Display Time” 8. Click NextSchedule Distribution Tool List of Reserved Distribution List of Reserved Distribution/List of Distribution LogList of Distribution Log Deleting reserved distributionsOutputting CSV File of Distribution Log Deleting the entire distribution log2. Enter a “File Name”, and click Save UpdatingServer Scheduler Schedule ManagementLaunching the FTP Server FTP Server2. Click the Processes tab and confirm that “FTPD.exe” is displayed If using Windows XPClient Scheduler SettingLaunching Client Scheduler Client Scheduler menu“Smooth contents change” check box Display Area tab Power Control tabFTP Server tab Sets the FTP Server Panel Control tabTest connection USB Distribute tab Pausing a programDisplaying the log Deleting Schedule Information1. Set the target PC to “Contents direct distribute mode.” Version informationExiting Client Scheduler 3. Remove the external storage device such as USB memory from the PC Program ViewerKey/Mouse Monitoring ConfigurationKey/Mouse Monitoring Tool Window Launching the Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool window3 Click OK 2 Set the options1 Click Detail 2 Set the optionsExit About1 Click Detail 2 Set the optionsThe main Status Monitoring Tool window Monitoring statusLaunching Status Monitoring Tool The main Status Monitoring Tool windowStatus Monitoring Tool 2 ToolbarMenu option Description4 Panel list 3 Group treeAcquiring status of selected panels Acquiring and displaying panel statusControlling target PC power Setting panels for which status will not be obtained2. Select panels from the “Panel list with getting status” 3. Click AddDisplaying detailed information for a panel 3. Check the settings, and click Close2. 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