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    LCD Monitor Management Software OPERATION MANUAL PN-SS21
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    Contents Introduction 6 Points to note before using e-Signage S 6 Trademarks...6 How to read this manual...7 „„Notation...7 Definitions...8 Workflow through display of distribution data 9 „„Distribution using SDSS Launcher...10 System operation precautions...11 „„Points to note when creating
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    Contents Content Content Folder Management 32 Main window...32 Managing content folder groups...33 „„Content folder group management area...33 „„Creating a content folder group...34 Managing content folders...35 „„Content folder management area...35 Creating content folders 36 Basic flow for
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    Contents Creating a Program 57 Main window...57 Creating programs...58 „„Setting the layout...58 „„Assigning content folders...60 „„Setting the PIP frame...61 „„Setting the position of the screen...62 „„Setting the screen size...62 Schedule Schedule Management 64 Main window...64 Managing
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    Contents System Log Viewing the System Log 83 Main window...83 Viewing a system log...84 „„Outputting a system log (TXT format / CSV format 85 Player Receiving Schedules and Displaying Programs 87 Client Scheduler...87 „„Launching Client Scheduler...87 „„Client Scheduler menu...87 Program
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    or malfunction occurs, contact your retailer. • Please understand that SHARP CORPORATION bears no responsibility for errors made during use by the copyright holders. • Transcribing or duplicating part or all of this manual and/or this software without permission from our company is not permitted
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    as necessary. C:\Program Files (x86)\SHARP\e-Signage (default) • The screens and procedures in this manual are examples. These may vary depending and fonts in this manual are examples. Not all of these are included with the software. • This manual does not contain instructions for basic use of
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    chart provides definitions of terms used in this manual. Term Management PC Player device Server software Player each panel. Sending content data created on a management PC to player devices. In the SHARP e-Signage S Standalone Edition, the management PC and the player device are same. Content data
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    95) Player device*1 Distribution data displayed TIPS Client Scheduler manages program viewers so that received distribution data are played at the scheduled time. *1 In the SHARP e-Signage S Standalone Edition, the management PC and the player device are same. E9
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    Page 74) 6 Receive data Deliver received schedules to the e-Signage Client Scheduler. ( Page 87) 7 Program displayed Program Viewer displays programs when instructed to do so by Client Scheduler. ( Page 95) Program displayed Player device*1 TIPS Client Scheduler manages program viewers so that
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    Introduction System operation precautions „„ Points to note when creating content and programs Before operating the system, run a test using the actual content to be displayed on the panel. If the computer does not have sufficient processing power, content may not be play correctly. • Playing videos
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    back up the tenant data folder (under C:\ ProgramData\SHARP\e-Signage\GroupData\) according to the data update frequency during operation power ON/OFF and panel input source selection commands) to LCD Monitors (PN Series) connected in a daisy chain. Still images Displaying a still problem. E 12
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    200 MB Cannot be used. 2121 If changed from the default setting, the port number must be set within the range 1024 to 32000. Not supported. Not included. The Client Scheduler functions "View the Log", "Pause to View Program", "Delete Schedule Information", and "Get data from management PC" cannot be
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    . System requirements*1 Name Installed computer CPU SHARP e-Signage S Standalone Edition PN-SS21 Management PC / Player device 1.6 GHz the panel and procedures for connection and settings, see the panel's operation manual. *6 Some content may require installation of a codec or player software.
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    Installation TIPS • Flash Player, Windows Media Player and PowerPoint Viewer must be installed on player device. • If a message prompting you to install a program appears because the program is not installed or the wrong version is installed, download and install the program from an appropriate
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    agree to the terms of the agreement, select the "I accept the terms of the license agreement" option button, and click [Next]. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 8 If a dialog box prompting you to restart appears after installation is finished, click [Yes]. E 16
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    Installation „„ Settings after installation Double-click the e-Signage S shortcut icon on the desktop. The server settings window appears. ( Page 23) „„ Configuring player device settings Once the installation is complete, change the settings of the player device before using e-Signage S. Auto
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    Installation Screen saver settings Disable the screen saver so that it does not appear on the panel when distributed content is played. • In Windows 7 or 8.1 1 Right-click on an empty area of the desktop, and select [Personalize] - [Screen Saver] from the menu that appears. The [Screen Saver
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    Installation Power Management Adjust settings so that the panel and hard disk do not turn off or enter system standby while distributed content is playing. • In Windows 7 1 From the Windows taskbar, select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Power Options]. The [Power Options]
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    automatic updates, be sure to check the Windows Update website (http://windowsupdate. microsoft.com/) regularly and download and install updates manually. Not installing the latest updates is a security risk and may also lead to performance related issues. • In Windows 7 / 8.1 1 Windows 7: From
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    Installation • In Windows 10 1 Press the [Windows] key and [X] key at the same time, and click [Command Prompt] in the context menu. 2 Type in "gpedit.msc" and press [Enter]. 3 If the [User Account Control] window appears, click [Continue]. 4 In the tree on the left side of the [Local Group
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    Installation Uninstalling e-Signage S • Uninstalling the server software will not delete any tenants or users that have been created or data that was uploaded to the server. After you reinstall the server software, you will be able to use the data again. 1 Start your computer. 2 Exit all
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    Tool will launch. When launching the tool for the first time, follow the instructions in the setup wizard to configure the WEB server. From the taskbar, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [SHARP e-Signage S] - [Server Management Tool]. TIPS • After initial setup has been completed, the dashboard
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    Server Settings 4 Register an initial user. Register user information for server login. Enter a user name, login ID (up to 30 alphanumeric characters) and password (up to 30 alphanumeric characters). To skip the login screen when starting, select the "Skip the login screen for local operation"
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    8 Click [OK]. HTTP Server will launch. Server Settings E 25
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    taskbar of the management PC, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [SHARP e‑Signage S] - [Server Management Tool]. Configuration Tool will launch and e‑Signage the WEB Server will run as user processes and cannot be run as services. Log in to Windows using a user account with administrator privileges,
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    Server Settings „„ Setting the automatic logout time Set the time after which automatic logout takes place if no actions are performed after logging in. The default setting is 30 minutes. 1 Click the "Miscellaneous options" tab in the Server Management Tool window. 2 Select a timeout time from the
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    Logging in
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    Logging In Logging in to WEB Server 1 Double-click the e-Signage S shortcut icon on Desktop. If a tenant has not been created, the server settings open. ( Page 23) TIPS • For Internet Explorer installed on Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2 / 2016, functions such as page redirection are
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    Logging In Description of the screen „„ Toolbar (1) (2) (1) Home button Use this to return to Dashboard from other screens. (2) Function selection button You can select and display functions. „„ Dashboard (4) (3) (3) User Shows the currently logged in user. You can change the password. (4) Logout
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    Content
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    Content Folder Management Main window Content to be played is managed using folders (content folder). When you click a content folder group in the content folder group management area, the content folders in that group appear in the content folder management area. Content Folder group management
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    Content Folder Management Managing content folder groups „„ Content folder group management area (1) (1) Less button Click to show less of the menu. (2) (2) Edit button (3) Edit the information saved in a content folder group. (3) Delete button Delete a content folder group. (4) Add button
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    Content Folder Management „„ Creating a content folder group 1 Click in the content folder group management area. The Create Content Folder Group window will appear. 2 Enter each item. Menu option Folder Group Name (required) Parent Group (required) Explanation Name of the group. Set the
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    Managing content folders „„ Content folder management area Content Folder Management (6) (7) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Checkbox Use to delete multiple content folders. (2) Content folder type icon Indicates the content folder type. (3) Folder Name Indicates the content folder name. appears
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    Creating content folders Basic flow for creating a content folder (1) Create a content folder. ( See below) Specify the content folder type based on the player software and type of content to be played. (2) Upload the content files to the content folder you created. ( Page 38) Assigned to use the
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    Creating content folders Menu option (1) Folder Name (2) Folder Type (3) Folder Description (4) Available Extensions (5) Duration (6) Transition Effect (7) Transition Direction (8) Folder Mode Explanation Enter the content folder name. Select the content folder type based on the player software
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    Creating content folders Editing a content file in a content folder Upload content files to a content folder you added, and create a playlist. To edit a content file in a content folder, click in the content folder management area. „„ Edit Content File window "Media" folder (14) (13) (1) (12)
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    Creating content folders Menu option (5) Condition Name (6) View toggle button 1) Checkboxes 2) Name 3) Path 4) Delete button 5) Upload button 6) Delete All button (7) Play Condition Setting button (8) Edit button (9) Delete button (10) Download button (11) Sort button (12) Upload button
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    not been demonstrated on the installed operating system, check operation prior to installation. TIPS • JPEG files support RGB. CMYK is not supported. JPEG 2000 is not supported. • Animation GIF is not supported. • Two or more PowerPoint files cannot be displayed at the same time. • The following
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    Uploading content files Upload files to the content folder you created. • "Media" folder ( See below) • "Scroll Message" folder ( pages 45, 48) • "Audio" folder ( page 48) „„ Uploading files to the "Media" folder 1 Click in the Edit Content File window. The Add Content Folder window will appear.
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    Creating content folders "URL" tab (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (8) "Player Path" tab (Player only) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Menu option (1) File type Explanation Select the type of file you want to upload. Content Select to upload content such as an image file or video. URL Select to display a
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    Creating content folders Menu option (2) Select File URL Explanation Select the file you want to upload. * "Content" tab only Enter the URL of the HTML you want to show. * "URL" tab only Enter a URL that can be accessed by the player device. TIPS • Use discretion, as websites are copyrighted. • If
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    Creating content folders Menu option (6) Layout (7) Picture Transition HTML (8) content settings Explanation Set the layout of the content. When the content type is Still Image or Flash, you can select "Keeping aspect ratio", "Not keeping aspect ratio", or "In original size". To temporarily
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    Creating content folders Creating a scroll message 1 Click in the Edit Content File window. The screen for creating a scroll message appears. 2 Specify the items. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Menu option Scroll (1) Message Name (2) Scroll Message (3) Use Html Tag Explanation Enter a name
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    Creating content folders Menu option (4) Message Format (5) Background Explanation Set the message format. Orientation Select horizontal or vertical for the text orientation. Change the font. Font TIPS • You must have the same font installed on the player device. • With some font types,
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    Creating content folders Menu option (6) Scrolling Explanation Set the scroll direction and speed. Select the "Direction" from "Leftward", "Rightward", "Upward" and "No Movement". Direction TIPS • When "Vertical" is selected in "Message Format", neither "Leftward" nor "Rightward" can be selected
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    Creating content folders „„ Uploading files to the "Scroll Message" folder or "Audio" folder TIPS • Only the player can be used to upload files to the "Scroll Message" folder. Upload files are created in SDSS ( Page 103). 1 Click in the Edit Content File window. The Add Content Folder window
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    Creating content folders Menu option (4) Play Settings (5) Layout Explanation Select the action performed after playback finishes. TIPS • You can set the action to be performed if playback of content finishes before the specified playback duration elapses. To select this setting, click [Play
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    Playback Condition Setting You can set playback conditions for content files. (Only for content folders whose "Folder Type" is "Media".) If you have set multiple conditions, the content will play when all conditions are met. Setting playback conditions 1 In the Edit Content File window, click
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    Playback Condition Setting TIPS • The Panel Name, Group, and Comment playback conditions reference the panel attribute information in the player device at the time of playback. • By setting panel attribute information on player devices in advance, you can distribute identical content to multiple
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    Program
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    Program Management Main window This window is used to manage programs displayed on panels. By assigning content folders to program frames, you can divide the screen. When you click a program group folder in the program group management area, the programs in that program group appear in the program
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    Program Management Managing program groups „„ Program group management area (1) (1) Less button Click to show less of the menu. (2) (2) Edit button (3) Edit the information saved in a program group. (3) Delete button Delete a program group. (4) Add button Add a program group. (4) E 54
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    „„ Creating a Program Group 1 Click in the program group management area. The Create Program Group window will appear. 2 Enter each item. Program Management Menu option Program Group Name (required) Parent Group (required) 3 Click [Add]. Explanation Name of the group. (1 to 50 characters) Set
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    Program Management Managing programs „„ Program Management area (8) (7) (6) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Checkboxes Use to delete multiple programs. (2) Program Name Indicates the program name. (3) Program Type Indicates the program type. (4) Last Modified Time Indicates the date and time the
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    Creating a Program Main window Create programs to be played on panels. You can drag a content folder from the content folder selection area to a broken-line frame (Frame, Message Frame, Audio Frame, Background Frame) in the program creation area to assign that content folder to the frame. Content
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    Creating a Program Creating programs „„ Setting the layout Set the layout of the overall screen. 1 Click in the program management area and select "Add". 2 Select the type of player software to which the content will be distributed. 3 Specify the items. (1) (2) (11) (3) (10) (9) (8) (4)
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    Creating a Program Menu option (9) Audio Frame (10) Background Frame Preview (11) View Play List Properties Back Save Save As Explanation Set the audio or music that plays while a program is displayed. ( 48) Page Set the background of the program. Show a preview of the program you created.
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    Creating a Program 5 Click [Save As]. The Save As window will appear. Item Program Name Program Color Description Set the program name. Set the program color. 6 Set each item and click [Save]. „„ Assigning content folders 1 From the menu in the content folder selection area, select the
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    the PIP frame Set the PIP frame size, Input Source, Audio Source, and other parameters. This function can be used only with a LCD monitor (PN series). This function is only for Player. 1 Select the "PIP" checkbox in [Frame Layout]. 2 Click and set each item. Item Description Monitor Set the
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    Creating a Program „„ Setting the position of the screen 1 Set "Screen Top-Left Position". Set the coordinates (-99999 - 99999) for the desired position of the top left hand corner of the background in the panel. "Coordinate - X" and "Coordinate - Y" are normally both set to "0". „„ Setting the
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    Schedule
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    Schedule Management Main window You can manage "Schedules" for display of content folders and programs on panels. When you click a schedule group name in the schedule group management area, the schedules in that schedule group appear in the schedule management area. Schedule group management area
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    Schedule Management Managing schedule groups „„ Schedule group management area (1) (1) Less button Click to show less of the menu. (2) (2) Edit button (3) Edit the information saved in a schedule group. (3) Delete button Delete a schedule group. (4) Add button Add a schedule group. (4) E
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    Schedule Management „„ Creating schedule groups 1 Click in the schedule group management area. The Create Schedule Group window will appear. 2 Enter each item. Menu option Schedule Group Name (required) Parent Group (required) 3 Click [Add]. Explanation Name of the group. Set the folders that
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    Managing schedules „„ Schedule management area Schedule Management (7) (6) (5) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Checkboxes Use to delete multiple schedules. (2) Schedule Name Shows the name of the schedule. (3) Last Modified Date Indicates the date and time the schedule was last modified. (4) Schedule
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    Creating Schedules Main window Use this window to create "Schedules" for the display of content folders and programs on panels. You can drag content (a content folder, program, or panel control command) from the content selection area to the schedule area, and set the time span for display/control.
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    „„ Schedule creation area (1) (2) Creating Schedules (5) (4) (3) * Example of "Week" window. Menu option (1) Schedule Name (2) Scale (3) Schedule area Display Range (4) Explanation Shows the name of the schedule. If the content of an opened schedule is changed, an asterisk (*) will appear after
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    Creating Schedules Creating a schedule 1 Click in the schedule management area and select "Add". 2 Select the type of player software to which the content will be distributed. 3 Select the content to be assigned from "Content Folders", "Programs", or "Panel Control Commands". For "Content
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    Creating Schedules „„ Adjusting an assigned content folder, program, or panel control command Changing the playback start time You can drag a content folder, program, or panel control command assigned to the schedule area to move it. Changing the playback end time You can hover your mouse cursor
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    Creating Schedules „„ Synchronize Timetable 1 Click the timetable frame of the date for which you want to synchronize the timetable. The Synchronize window will appear. Item Existing Timetable Playback period Overwrite Description Select the name of the timetable to be synchronized. Select the
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    Distribution
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    Distribution This chapter explains how to assign, and distribute or recurring distribute data to panels. Main window You can view distribution information in this window. Distribution data selection area Panel area „„ Distribution data selection area (1) (1) Less button Click to show less of
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    „„ Panel area (1) Distribution (7) (6) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (9) (10) (11) * Example of hourly window. E 75
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    Distribution (1) Display area You can assign distribution data to panel. ( Page 78) (2) Menu button Click to show a menu consisting of the following items. Finalize a distribution schedule and schedule distribution. Select the panel for which you want to finalize the schedule and click this icon.
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    (8) Panel Name Displays the panel names. The distribution type is indicated next to the panel name by icons. (9) Distribution data Shows information on the assigned distribution data. (10) Time table (only in hourly display) Shows the timetable set for the specified day. (11) Distribution schedule
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    Distribution Distributing / Scheduling distribution Assign and distribute distribution data to a panel, or schedule distribution. 1 Display the distribution data that you want to assign in the distribution data selection area. ( Page 74) TIPS You can assign data by uploading a schedule in SDSS
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    5 Select distribution options as needed. Distribution Menu option Explanation Turn On Player Device before starting distribution If the player device is not on, turn on before distributing. This option is not available in PULL type distribution. Turn Off Player Device after distribution Turn
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    Distribution Distribution Status You can check the status of distribution and cancel or resend. 1 Click the view toggle button (5) (Distribution Screen / Status) in the panel area. 2 Check the status of distribution. Phase 1 (Confirm Distribution) Shows assigned distribution data and the date
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    USB Memory / SD Card Distribution 1 Select "Player" or "Player A1" in the left area. 2 Select "Content Folders", "Programs", or "Schedules". 3 Display the data to be distributed. 4 Drag the data to be distributed into the broken-line frame in the right area. 5 Click the [Refresh] button in the upper
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    System Log
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    Viewing the System Log You can view the Audit Log, Content Edit Log, and Panel Distribution Log. Main window Select and click the system log you want to view and the log will appear in the system log area. System log selection area System log area E 83
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    Viewing the System Log Viewing a system log 1 Select the log you want to view in the system log selection area. Audit Log Content Editor Log Panel Distribution Log This shows a log of actions performed by users other than content editing. Log of content editing performed by users. Log of
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    Viewing the System Log „„ Outputting a system log (TXT format / CSV format) You can output a system log in TXT format or CSV format. 1 Click in the system log area. 2 Select and save the button for the desired file format. Export to TXT Export To CSV E 85
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    Player
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    Receiving Schedules and Displaying Programs The following explains the settings of the player device that are used when schedules and programs are distributed from the management PC. Client Scheduler Client Scheduler is used on the player device. Client Scheduler reads received schedules and manages
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    and select the desired content file. You can select any file format that is supported by e-Signage S. (2) For the "Display mode", select the "Keeping aspect . The default path is as follows: My Contents folder: C:\ProgramData\SHARP\e-Signage\My Contents • [Set Panel Attribute] You can set the panel
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    Receiving Schedules and Displaying Programs [Content display] tab Use this tab to set content display details. • "Smooth contents change" checkbox Select this checkbox to transition smoothly from one content item to the next by preparing for playback of the subsequent item before the current item
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    in the following area" checkbox and set the area in which the program is to be displayed. • "Display area for emergency scroll message" In SHARP e-Signage S Standalone Edition, this field is not used. [Power Control] tab Manages power on player devices currently being configured. • "Shutdown on the
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    Receiving Schedules and Displaying Programs [Network] tab In SHARP e-Signage S Standalone Edition, this tab is not used. [Panel Control] tab Select the panel control method (RS-232C/LAN/USB). TIPS If you set this
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    Receiving Schedules and Displaying Programs • "Multiple panels" option button You can register and control up to 25 panels. • [Connection Setting] A list of connected panels appears when you click [Connection Setting]. The first time you use this function, click [Add] to add panels to the list. RS-
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    the following panels in the daisy chain to be controlled by specifying an ID. [USB Distribute] tab In SHARP e-Signage S Standalone Edition, this tab is not used. [Error control] tab For service technicians only. Not used for normal operation. Displaying the log Click [View the Log] to display the
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    [Version] dialog box of Client Scheduler will appear. TIPS You may be asked to provide version information if you contact SHARP for help with a problem with e-Signage S. Exiting Client Scheduler To exit Client Scheduler, click [Exit Client Scheduler]. Normally you should not exit Client Scheduler
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    Receiving Schedules and Displaying Programs Program Viewer Program Viewer is used on the player device. Program Viewer displays programs based on schedules loaded by Client Scheduler. TIPS • To pause a program, right-click the Client Scheduler icon. In the menu that appears, click [Pause to View
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    Receiving Schedules and Displaying Programs [Network setting] tab DISTRIBUTION Content distribution Set the content distribution method. method FTP SETTING Port number Enter a value between 1024 and 32000. (Default: 2121) User name Enter up to 30 alphanumeric characters. (Default: ftp)
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    Receiving Schedules and Displaying Programs [Power management setting] tab POWER MANAGEMENT SETTING Panel turns on at specified time Select "enable" to turn on the panel at the specified time. Time to turn on panel Set the time at which the panel will turn on. Panel turns off at specified time
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    your keyboard or mouse. Key/Mouse Linkup Tool window „„ Launching Key/Mouse Linkup Tool 1 From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [SHARP e-Signage S Tools] - [Key- Mouse Watcher]. Key/Mouse Linkup Tool launches and an icon ( ) appears and remains permanently in the task tray. TIPS
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    Key/Mouse Linkup • "Change Program Mode" option button By assigning an action to a combination of keys, you can perform the action by pressing the keys. Up to 20 actions can be assigned. Click [Configuration], and set the key assignments and action. (1) Click the item you want to edit and click [
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    Key/Mouse Linkup • "Change program, if a mouse event comes when it shows scheduled program" checkbox Select this checkbox to assign actions to mouse operations so that the actions can be executed by operating the mouse. (1) Click [Detail]. "Assign for mouse input" dialog box will appear. (2) Set
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    Key/Mouse Linkup • "Play program again, if no input is received after set time" checkbox When this checkbox is selected, a normal program will resume if no key or mouse actions are performed for a certain period of time. (1) Click [Detail]. The "Configuration for Restart Program" dialog box will
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    SDSS
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    in SDSS format. From the taskbar, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [SHARP e-Signage S Compatible Tools] - [SHARP Digital Signage Software]. Add a signage widget content file you have created to the Login Information". For information on using SDSS Launcher, see the SDSS operation manual. E 103
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    Appendix
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    executable format. For the methods for obtaining the source code of free software and to view the licenses, visit the following Web site. http://www.sharp.co.jp/business/lcd-display/support/download/source_e.html E 105
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LCD Monitor Management Software
OPERATION MANUAL
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