Sharp PN-E471R Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua
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- Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 1
SHARP Digital Signage Software PN-SS01 PN-SS02 PN-SV01 OPERATION MANUAL - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 2
read this manual...6 ●Icons...6 ●Notation...6 Definitions...7 System operation precautions...7 Features of SHARP Digital Signage the PIP window...45 ●Saving a program...45 ●Opening a program...47 ●Checking a program...47 ●Preview Program Display Settings...48 ●Deleting a program...48 ●Displaying - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 3
Management 78 ●The main Panel Management window...78 ●Adding/editing a panel...79 ●Adding/editing a group...80 ●Controlling a panel manually...81 ●Deleting a panel or group...81 Option...82 ●Launching Option...82 ●Checking version information...82 ●Adding default panel settings for panels 83 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 4
Tool window 109 ●Launching Status Monitoring Tool...109 ●The main Status Monitoring Tool window 109 Acquiring and displaying panel status 112 ●Acquiring status of selected panels...112 ●Setting panels for which status will not be obtained 113 ●Controlling target PC power...113 ●Displaying - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 5
the space provided. Model No.: Serial No.: U.S.A. ONLY Precautions on use • This product is subject to exacting quality control and product inspection before shipment. In the unlikely event that a failure or malfunction occurs, contact your retailer. • Please note that SHARP CORPORATION bears no - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 6
Files\SHARP\SHARP Digital Signage Software (default) • The screenshots and operational procedures in this manual are only examples. These may change depending on your monitor, screen settings, or the version of the OS you are using and other factors. This manual gives instructions using Windows - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 7
provides definitions of terms used in this manual. Term Definition Controller PC The PC that is used to LCD monitor connected to a target PC. Content (files) Material (i.e. files) such as movies, still images, and audio files that are played on the panel. These are usually prepared by the user - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 8
displayed. The new file format of PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) is not supported. Save content in ppt format. PowerPoint Viewer 2003/2007 is required. SHARP Digital Signage Software can send different panel control commands (monitor power supply ON/OFF and panel input commands) to SHARP LCD Monitors (PN - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 9
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 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 10
other external storage devices. (p.79) Status Monitoring Tool Obtain panel status data and control target PC power. (p.112) Distributed via Control Program Viewer so that it displays schedules and programs at a set time. (p.99) 7 Program Viewer Program Viewer displays programs when instructed - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 11
MB or higher (512 MB or higher recommended) Hard disk Monitor (for controller PC) *1 20 MB or more free space (Additional space required for saving data) Full color display with resolution of at least 1024 x 768 Monitor (for target PC) *2 PN series LCD monitor LB-1085 *3, LB-46GX35 *4, LB-52GX35 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 12
is displayed during the installation, click [Run]. If using the "SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM" 1) If the setup program is launched , double-click the Setup.exe file in the CD-ROM folder. 3) When the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Allow] (for Windows Vista) or [Yes] (for - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 13
Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 5. Software license agreement will appear. Read the entire creating programs and distributing/displaying schedules with a single PC. • [PN-SS02] Network Version For use on a controller PC to create programs, distribute schedules, and check panel status. - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 14
now complete. If the following screen appears, click [Yes] to restart your PC. If you are using the Standalone or Network Versions, a shortcut to SHARP Digital Signage Software will be created on your desktop. If you are using the Standalone or Viewer Versions, Client Scheduler ( ) will launch and - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 15
Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software ●Setting the environment of the target PC ) and push [Enter]. 3. If the [User Account Control] window appears, click [Continue]. The [User Accounts] dialog box will appear. 4. Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" check - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 16
SHARP following methods. • F rom the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [Control Panel], [System and Maintenance], and then [Welcome Center]. • F rom saver settings Disable the screen saver so that it does not display on the monitor when a program is displayed in Program Viewer. •If using Windows XP - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 17
Installing SHARP Select "(None)" from the "Screen saver" list. 3. Click [OK]. Power control Adjust settings so that the panel or hard disk do not turn off or If using Windows XP 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [Control Panel], [Performance and Maintenance], and then [Power Options]. The [ - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 18
Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software • If using Windows Vista 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [Control Panel], [System and Maintenance], and then [Power Options]. The [Power Options] dialog box will appear. 2. Select "High performance" and click [Change plan settings]. 3. Select " - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 19
Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 2. Clear the "Start Sidebar when Windows starts" check box. 3. Click [OK]. 4. Restart your PC. The Windows Sidebar (Gadgets) will no longer appear - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 20
SHARP ://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/) regularly and download and install updates manually. Not installing the latest updates is a security risk •If using Windows XP 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [Control Panel], [Performance and Maintenance], and then [System]. The [System Properties - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 21
Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software •If using Windows Vista 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [Control Panel], [Security], check for updates" option button. 3. Click [OK]. 4. If the [User Account Control] window appears, click [Continue]. The [Change settings] dialog box will close - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 22
SHARP will be installed, and started as a service. The default TCP/IP port numbers controller PC (Fp.80), and the FTP settings for Client Scheduler on the target PC (Fp.101) to the same port number. Firewall settings for Status Monitoring ". 3. If the [User Account Control] window appears, click - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 23
5. Select the "Custom" option button, and click [Next]. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 6. Select the "All programs" option button, and click [Next]. 7. From the "Protocol type" list, select "ICMPv4". 8. Set "Protocol and Ports", "Scope", "Action", - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 24
SHARP Digital Signage Software If this software frequently shuts down incorrectly when a program is being displayed or created, you should modify the program. If the problem .exe file in the CD-ROM folder. 3) When the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Allow] (for Windows Vista) or - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 25
Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 5. Click [Yes]. The uninstallation will start. If the Server Scheduler or the Client Scheduler has been started, a message will appear. In this - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 26
Taskbar and clicking [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], and then [SHARP Digital Signage Software]. ●Closing the Launcher window P rogram creation/ editing 3) Timetable creation/editing 6) P anel control 4) S chedule creation/ editing 5) S chedule distribution 7) Option - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 27
.78) This button launches the [Panel Management] dialog box. When distributing programs to multiple panels using the Network Version, you can register and control panels from this dialog box. This function is only available with the Network Version. 7) Option (Fp.82) This button launches the [Option - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 28
program content in this window. • Program Editor can also be started by going to the Windows Taskbar, and clicking [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], [Tools], and then [Program Editor]. • The first time Program Editor is launched, the [Content Preview] window will appear - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 29
version information for Program Editor. Relevant page Fp.47 Fp.45 Fp.46 Fp.48 Fp.49 Fp.51 Fp.50 - Fp.47 Fp.47 Fp.48 - Fp.33 - 3) Toolbar Overwrites the currently edited program. Displays program properties and allows the user to change them Displays a preview of the currently edited program at - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 30
Viewer Internet Explorer None Windows Media Player QuickTime Player None • The JPEG file 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 files cannot be displayed at the same time. • The - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 31
file found in the folder where you installed this software (the default directory is, C:\Program Files\SHARP\SHARP Digital Signage Software) specifying sizes in order of "width" then "height" as in the examples display] and set the screen size simply by selecting the model name and direction. 31 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 32
each frame or scroll message. • The PIP frame cannot be moved in 1 pt increments. Locations where items can be positioned depend on the kind of LCD monitor used. 32 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 33
Program Editor Creating programs Using the grid Using the grid makes it easy to position items accurately. Items can be dragged with the mouse and aligned on the grid. The grid can be set with the following procedure: 1. From the [Option] menu click [Grid Setting]. The [Grid Setting] dialog box will - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 34
Program Editor Creating programs ●Setting the background/frames 1-4 Set content, order of play and duration for content in the background and frames 1-4. "Content Folder" tree "Content File" list 1. Click any of the [Background] or [Frame1] - [Frame4] tabs. 2. From the "Content Folder" tree, select - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 35
only launches or closes specified executable files at a specified time. It does not guarantee the actions of any executable files it launches. • Depending on the specifications of the file that is executed, it may not be able to launch or close correctly, or it may not be able to display windows - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 36
Program Editor Creating programs Content preview You can preview content files in the [Content Preview] window. Click [Content Preview] from the [View] menu to preview the files. Previews for the following types of files will not be displayed immediately. To preview these files, click the relevant - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 37
color. Click the box next to "Transparent" to make the background transparent. The background color for the background frame cannot be set to transparent. 4) Volume Control The volume can be set. 37 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 38
Program Editor Creating programs 5) Layout • "Keeping aspect ratio", "Not keeping aspect ratio", and "In original size" option buttons You can select "Not keeping aspect ratio" when the content type is a still image or Flash. You can select "In original size" when the content type is a still image. - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 39
Program Editor Creating programs Clicking the buttons at the bottom of the "Content File" list performs the following actions: Icon Menu option Create New Scroll Message Edit Scroll Message Description Launches Scroll Message Editor and allows you to create new scroll messages. Launches Scroll - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 40
Program Editor Creating programs Creating scroll message files Create a message to be displayed in a scroll message. 1. Click the [Message1] or [Message2] tab, and then click Scroll Message Editor will launch. 1) Title bar 2) Menus 3) Toolbar under the "Content File" list. 4) Settings window 1) - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 41
Program Editor Creating programs 2) Menus Menu options are as follows: Menu option Create New Scroll Message Open Scroll Message File Save Scroll Message Save Scroll Message As Exit Cut Copy Edit Paste Undo View Preview Scroll Message Help About Scroll Message Editor Description - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 42
Program Editor Creating programs Checking the [Use HTML tag] check box allows you to use the following HTML tags in the "Scroll message edit box" to define the font color, size and other styles. Tag Explanation Defines the text. Takes the COLOR, SIZE and FACE attributes which - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 43
Program Editor Creating programs 5. Set "Scrolling." Set the scroll direction and speed of scroll messages. 1) Select the "Direction" from "Leftward," "Rightward," "Upward" and "No Move" option buttons. • If the "Vertical" option button is selected in "Message Format," the "Leftward" or "Rightward" - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 44
Program Editor Creating programs ●Setting audio and music Set audio and music (background music) for program display. If two or more content files containing audio are set in different frames, both will play. 1. Click the [Sound] tab. 2. From the "Content Folder" tree, select the folder where the - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 45
size, aspect ratio, input source, and audio source for the PIP frame. This function can be used only with the SHARP LCD monitor (PN series). 1. Click the [PinP] tab. 2. Select the "Monitor Model Name". 3. Set values for each item. A list will appear when you click on a cell in the "Value" column. If - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 46
Program Editor Creating programs Save program as Use this option when you want to save the currently edited program under a different name. 1. From the [File] menu, click [Save Program As]. The [Save Program As] dialog box will appear. 2. Select the program folder in which the program is to be saved - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 47
Preview Program" on the [View] menu. • This enables you to set specific dates and times, specific panel displays and other program conditions and display previews. If you want to preview size is larger than the display resolution of the monitor, the preview cannot be displayed in full screen mode - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 48
the program preview over the edges between panels when using multiple monitors * Think of the edges as rough estimates. • "Model name" : S elect the monitor model name. • "Composition" : S elect the multi-monitor setup. ●Deleting a program Delete unnecessary programs. 1. Click [Delete Program - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 49
●Displaying program properties Change program names and program colors. 1. Click [Properties of Program] from the [File] menu. You can also display and change program properties by clicking . The [Properties of Program] dialog box will appear. Information about the "Program Name", "Duration", "Color - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 50
Program Editor Creating programs ●Importing/exporting a program Exporting a program The export function is used to write out a program so that it can be used with this product on another PC. 1. From the [File] menu, click [Export Program]. The [Export Program] dialog box will appear. 2. Select the - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 51
Program Editor Creating programs Importing a program The import function is used to load an exported program that has been created with this product on another PC. 1. From the [File] menu, click [Import Program]. The [Select the program to import] dialog box will appear. 2. Select a (.prg) file to - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 52
Digital Signage Software" - "Tools" - "Conditional Content Editor" in order. This will launch "Conditional Content Editor." ●Basic Screens for SHARP Digital Signage Software Conditional Content Editor 1) Title bar 2) Menus 3) Toolbar 4) Tabs 5) Settings Window 1) Title bar Displays the file name - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 53
the content folders in the event that content files have been added to or deleted from the Conditional Content Folder since SHARP Digital Signage Software was launched. About Conditional Content Editor Displays version information for Conditional Content Editor. 3) Toolbar The function of each - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 54
Conditional Content Editor Creating Conditional Content Creating Conditional Content ●Compatible Content File Formats The following file formats can be used as content. Types of Conditional Content Compatible File Extensions Background, Frame .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .avi, .mpeg, .mpg, - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 55
only launches or closes specified executable files at a specified time. It does not guarantee the actions of any executable files it launches. • Depending on the specifications of the file that is executed, it may not be able to launch or close correctly, or it may not be able to display windows - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 56
Conditional Content Editor Creating Conditional Content 3. Click the icon. Content files are added to the end of the condition list. For more details about the condition list, refer to Page 59. • In Step 3, you can register content files by doubleclicking them or by dragging them from the Content - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 57
Conditional Content Editor Creating Conditional Content Clicking the buttons on the top right of a playlist performs the following actions: Icon Menu option Description Show the properties of the Displays the properties of the currently selected content file. content See below for more - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 58
transparent. The background color for the background frame will be displayed as black if the background color is set to transparent. 4) Volume Control The volume can be set. 5) Layout • "Keeping aspect ratio"/ "Not keeping aspect ratio" / and "In original size" option buttons You can select - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 59
Conditional Content Editor Creating Conditional Content Play Condition Setting From the conditions list, select a content file and click to display the [Properties of Content] dialog box. Select files from the list and right-click them. The display will remain visible even when [Set Play Condition] - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 60
by going to the Windows Taskbar and clicking [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], [Tools], and then [Timetable Editor]. ●The main window 1) Title bar 2) Menus 3) Toolbar 4) Tabs 5) Program/Panel Control list 6) Timetable 1) Title bar The name of the timetable will be - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 61
a different name. Allows the user to specify and delete saved erased in the SHARP Digital Signage Software standalone version (PN-SS01). Displays timetable hours as a time span, etc. Displays "Table of supporting panel controls." Displays version information for Timetable Editor. Relevant page Fp.66 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 62
Timetable Editor Creating a timetable Creating a timetable ●Registering a program in the timetable 1. Check that the [Program] tab is selected. If it is not, click the [Program] tab to select it. The program list will be displayed here. There are four categories in the list: "Program Name", " - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 63
by the TV immediately before switching is displayed. *1 It cannot be used with the LB-46GX35 and LB-52GX35. *2 It cannot be used with the SHARP LCD monitor (PN series) and the LB-1085. • The commands supported by the panel (monitor) can be checked with "Table of supporting panel controls." • To - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 64
be executed. Specify times between 00:00 and 24:00. 4. Click [OK]. The panel control command will be registered in the timetable and the control command icons (Turn On Display: , Turn Off Display: , Switch Input Source: , TV: ) will be displayed to the right of the timetable. Commands may also be - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 65
copied program will be allocated immediately after it finishes. If no programs are selected, it will be pasted at 00:00. Click a program or panel control command positioned on the timetable to select it. Drag a resize handle to adjust the playback time/time for the program or panel - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 66
Timetable Editor Creating a timetable Adjusting the scale Select intervals of 5, 10, 15, 30 or 60 minutes from the "Scale" list. ●Saving a timetable Save timetable Use this option when you want to save the currently edited timetable under its original name. 1. From the [File] menu, click [Save - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 67
schedule data and timetable data is erased in the SHARP Digital Signage Software standalone version (PN-SS01). 1. From the [File] menu, If the program screen size is larger than the display resolution of the PC monitor, the preview will not be able to display the entire program screen. ●Deleting - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 68
Timetable Editor Creating a timetable ●Importing/exporting a timetable Exporting a timetable The export function is used to write out a timetable so that it can be used with this product on another PC. Exported timetable data includes programs registered in timetables. 1. From the [File] menu, click - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 69
Timetable Editor Creating a timetable Importing a timetable The import function is used to load an exported timetable that has been created with this product on another PC. 1. From the [File] menu, click [Import Timetable]. The [Select the timetable to import] dialog box will appear. 2. Select a (. - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 70
set on this screen. Schedule Editor can also be started by going to the Windows Taskbar, and clicking [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], [Tools], and then [Schedule Editor]. ●The main Schedule Editor window 1) Title bar 2) Menus 3) Toolbar 4) "Timetable" list 1) Title bar - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 71
Schedule Editor Description Overwrites the currently edited schedule Saves the currently edited schedule under a different name. Allows the user to specify and delete saved schedules. Allows the user to display and change the schedule name. Reads a schedule that has been exported from another PC so - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 72
Schedule Editor Creating a schedule Creating a schedule ●Registering a timetable in the schedule 1. Select the timetable folder containing the timetable. 2. Select a timetable from the "Timetable" list and click , or alternatively, double-click the timetable, or from the [Edit] menu, click [Add - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 73
Schedule Editor Creating a schedule The calendar The calendar can display dates between January 2005 and December 2020. Days on which a timetable is registered show the "timetable color" and the "timetable name". The buttons and lists at the top of the calendar perform the following actions: Icon - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 74
Schedule Editor Creating a schedule ●Saving a schedule Save schedule Use this option when you want to save the currently edited schedule under its original name. 1. From the [File] menu, click [Save Schedule]. You can also save a schedule by clicking . The schedule file will be overwritten and saved - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 75
●Deleting a schedule Delete unnecessary schedules. 1. From the [File] menu, click [Delete Schedule]. The [Delete Schedule] dialog box will appear. 2. Select the schedule folder containing the schedule. 3. From the "List of Schedule", select a schedule, and click [Delete]. 4. Click [Yes]. The - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 76
Schedule Editor Creating a schedule ●Importing/exporting a schedule Exporting a schedule The export function is used to write out a schedule so that it can be used with this product on another PC. Exported schedule data includes programs and timetables that are registered to the schedule. 1. From - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 77
Schedule Editor Creating a schedule Importing a schedule The import function is used to load an exported schedule that has been created with this product on another PC. 1. From the [File] menu, click [Import Schedule]. The [Select the schedule to import] dialog box will appear. 2. Select a (.sch) - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 78
the Network Version, you must first set the panels. Managing panels This function is only available with the Network Version. ●Launching Panel Control Management 1. Click on the Launcher window. The [Panel Management] dialog box will appear. ●The main Panel Management window 1) T he "List of - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 79
. Adds a new group. Changes the content of the selected panel or group. Deletes the selected panel or group. Sets panels and control commands to be controlled manually. Closes the [Panel Management] window. Relevant page FBelow Fp.80 FBelow, p.80 Fp.81 Fp.81 - ●Adding/editing a panel 1. Click [Add - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 80
target PC if you want to turn it on from the controller PC. 5) FTP Setting Enter the "User name" (within 30 alphanumeric characters), "Password" (within 30 FTP Server will be installed, and started as a service. The default TCP/IP port numbers are 20 and 21. If this port number is - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 81
PC is outside the same LAN segment, Magic Packets may not get through depending on router specs and settings. Contact your network administrator for more details. 1. Click [Manual Control]. The [Manual Control for the Panel (Panel PC)] dialog box will appear. 2. Check the check boxes next to the - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 82
] dialog box will appear. 2. Enter your "license code" and click [Register]. If using Windows Vista/7, click [Allow] (for Windows Vista) or [Yes] (for Windows 7) if a User Account Control window appears. 82 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 83
30 alphanumeric characters) • Port number (1-32000) The initial default values are: • User name: ftp • Password: ftp • Port number: 21 • If you have installed the Viewer Version, a unique FTP Server will be installed, and started as a service. The default TCP/IP port numbers are 20 and 21. If this - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 84
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) D istribution settings button 2) Tabs - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 85
2 GB. Data greater than this size cannot be distributed. ●Distributing via a network Distribute schedules to the target PC via a network. These instructions only apply to the Network Version. 1. Click [Distribute schedule or program to the panel]. The [Selection of Distribution Methods] dialog box - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 86
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 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 87
schedules and their associated content will be automatically deleted the next time Client Scheduler starts. ●Distributing to your own PC These instructions only apply to the Standalone Version. 1. Click [Distribute schedule or program to the panel]. The [Selection of Distribution Methods] dialog box - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 88
Schedule Distribution Tool Distributing schedules 5. Check the distribution settings, and click [Finish]. The distribution will be executed. Distribution data can be packaged and saved as a single file that includes schedule information including programs, timetables, and content. Click [Save the - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 89
3. Select a schedule. If you would like to add the selected schedule to the currently open schedule on the target PC, check the "Add this schedule on the running schedule in the target panel." check box. If the box is not checked, the currently open schedule on the target PC will be replaced with - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 90
Schedule Distribution Tool Displaying break-in programs Displaying break-in programs ●Distributing via a network and making a break-in display • This function is only available with the Network Version. • If ordinary schedule distribution and break-in distribution overlap, the break-in distribution - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 91
Set a "Display Time" 8. If you want to perform panel control operations before and after a break-in program, check the "Conduct panel control before and after the program display" check box, and click [Next]. The [Specification of Panel Control Command] dialog box will appear. If you do not want to - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 92
Schedule Distribution Tool Displaying break-in programs 12. A screen like the one on the right will appear. Check that the distribution was successful and click [Close]. • If the set time has already passed the break-in program will not be displayed. • Once the break-in program has been displayed in - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 93
Set a "Display Time" 6. If you want to perform panel control operations before and after a break-in program, check the "Conduct panel control before and after the program display" check box, and click [Next]. The [Specification of Panel Control Command] dialog box will appear. If you do not want to - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 94
Schedule Distribution Tool Displaying break-in programs 10. A screen like the one on the right will appear. Check that the distribution was successful and click [Close]. • If the set time has already passed the break-in program will not be displayed. • Once the break-in program has been displayed in - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 95
Schedule Distribution Tool List of Reserved Distribution/List of Distribution Log List of Reserved Distribution/List of Distribution Log ●List of Reserved Distribution Click the [Reserved Distribution] tab to display the list of currently reserved distributions. There are five categories: Schedule - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 96
Schedule Distribution Tool List of Reserved Distribution/List of Distribution Log Deleting the entire distribution log The entire contents of the distribution log can be deleted by either of the following two methods: • Right-click in the Distribution Log, and from the menu that appears, click [ - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 97
Schedule Management Server Scheduler This function is only available with the Network Version. Server Scheduler Server Scheduler controls reserved distribution schedules that have been reserved with "Schedule Distribution Tool", and distributes schedules to the target PC at the scheduled time. - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 98
1. From the Windows Taskbar click [Start], [Control Panel], [Performance and Maintenance], [Administrative Tools], [Services]. The [Services] window will appear. 2. Check that the status of "SHARP LCD Monitor FTP Server" under "Services" is "Started". If the service is not started click "Start the - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 99
in programs that have been received by the FTP Server, and controls the Program Viewer to display specified programs at the specified time. [Ref], and select a content file. You may select any file format that is supported by this product. 2) Select a "Display mode" from the "Keeping aspect ratio", - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 100
of the folder in which contents to be distributed in advance are to be saved. The initial default values are: • My Contents folder: C:\Program Files\SHARP\SHARP Digital Signage Software\My Contents\ (For Windows Vista/7, C:\Program Data - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 101
specified time. [FTP Server] tab Sets the FTP Server. • "User name": Must be kept within 30 alphanumeric characters. • "Password": service, change the port number. The FTP settings of the panels registered with "Panel Management" on the control PC must use the same port number. (Fp.80) [Panel Control - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 102
to confirm that the panel can be controlled. After the connection is established successfully, the model name of the panel is acquired and -232C COM port Baud Rate Host name or IP address Data port LAN User name Password Panel IDs Description Default COM1~COM256 COM1 9600, 19200, 38400 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 103
[Yes] to delete all registered break-in program information currently saved in Client Scheduler. Get data from management PC Target PCs receive data from the controller PC when you click the [Get data from management PC] menu. This function can only be used with "Pull-based data delivery." 103 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 104
regarding a problem with SHARP Digital Signage Software. If you input a temporary license code when installing, you will only be able to use the software for a two-month trial period. Register your license code before the end of the trial period. For instructions on how to register License Codes - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 105
FTP Server/Client Scheduler Program Viewer 2. Copy the content to be distributed to USB memory or another external storage device. Copy the content to the folder set in Step 1-(3). The contents placed in folders lower than the set folder are not displayed. • In the Contents direct distribute mode, - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 106
function of switching displayed programs using keyboard and mouse operations. Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool Window ●Launching the Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool window 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], [Tools] and then [Key-Mouse Watcher]. The key - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 107
Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool Window 1) Click the option to be edited and click [Edit]. A dialog box will appear. 2) Set the options. • "Key Setting" Set the combination of keys - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 108
Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool Window • "Play program again, if no input has come for a certain time" check box When this check box "Path." It is also possible to enter "Option." 3) Click [OK]. About Displays the version of the Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool. Exit Exits the Key/Mouse - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 109
you to check panel status and control target PC power. The main Status Monitoring Tool window ●Launching Status Monitoring Tool 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], [Tools], [Status Monitoring Tool]. "Status Monitoring Tool" will launch. ●The - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 110
Monitoring Tool window Panel Option Help Menu option Description Power on Turns on the target PC of selected panels. Power control of controller panel information This function can be used only with the SHARP LCD monitor (PN series). Small thumbnail Changes the size of thumbnails displayed in - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 111
Tool The main Status Monitoring Tool window 3) Group tree Displays groups registered in Panel Management.(Fp.78) When a T o acquire an image capture of the screen, check "Acquisition of screen capture displaying by controller PC" in the [Setting of operation environment] dialog box. (Fp.105) 111 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 112
Status Monitoring Tool Acquiring and displaying panel status Acquiring and displaying panel status ●Acquiring status of selected panels 1. Select a group from the group tree, and then select a - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 113
Status Monitoring Tool Acquiring and displaying panel status ●Setting panels that its status will be acquired, select it from the "Panel list without getting status", and click [Remove]. ●Controlling target PC power The target PC can be turned on and off, and restarted. 1. Select a group from the - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 114
Status Monitoring Tool Acquiring and displaying panel status 4. A screen like the one on will appear. 3. Check the settings, and click [Close]. • To display "Panel (PN series) status," check "Status acquisition of panel (PN series)" in the [Setting of operation environment] dialog box (Fp.116) 114 - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 115
Status Monitoring Tool Acquiring and displaying panel status ●Changing thumbnail size It is possible to change the size of the thumbnails of the screen captures acquired from - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 116
the target PC. 3) "Acquisition of screen capture displaying by controller PC" check box Check this box to acquire the currently displayed SHARP LCD monitor (PN series). 5) "Acquisition of license information" check box Check the check box to view the license code and the file version of the SHARP - Sharp PN-E471R | Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS™) Operation Manua - Page 117
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