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SHARP Digital Signage Software
PN-SS01
PN-SS02
PN-SV01
OPERATION MANUAL
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Contents Introduction Precautions on use ........................................................................................................................... 5 Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................ 6 How to read this manual ................................................................................................................... 6 ●Icons ..................................
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Contents Creating a timetable ........................................................................................................................ 62 ●Registering a program in the timetable .................................................................................................. 62 ●Registering panel control in a timetable ................................................................................................ 63 ●Adjusting a timetable .......................................
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Contents Schedule Reception/Program Display FTP Server ........................................................................................................................................ 98 ●Launching the FTP Server ....................................................................................................................... 98 Client Scheduler .............................................................................................................................. 99 ●Launchin
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing SHARP Digital Signage Software. SHARP Digital Signage Software comes in three versions: The Standalone, Network, and Viewer Versions. This manual covers all three versions. Where editions differ in terms of usage restrictions and functionality, this fact is clearly indicated. IMPORTANT: Model No.: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the product’s model and serial numbers in the space provided. Serial No.: U.S.A. ONLY Precautions on u
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Trademarks / How to read this manual Trademarks • M i c r o s o f t , W i n d o w s , W i n d o w s V i s t a , P o w e r P o i n t , a n d W i n d o w s M e d i a a r e e i t h e r r e g i s t e r e d t r a d e m a r k s o r trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • T h e M i c r o s o f t I n t e r n e t E x p l o r e r l o g o i s a t r a d e m a r k o f M i c r o s o f t C o r p o r a t i o n i n t
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Definitions / System operation precautions Definitions This chart provides definitions of terms used in this manual. Term Definition T h e P C t h a t i s u s e d t o c r e a t e a n d d i s t r i b u t e p r o g r a m s , timetables a n d s c h e d u l e s . Controller PC Also referred to as a “Server PC”. A PC that displays content according to a schedule. T arget PC Also referred to as a “Panel PC” or a “Client PC”. “Panel” refers to an LCD mo
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System operation precautions • Scroll message content D i s p l a y i n g s c r o l l m e s s a g e s r e q u i r e s a g r e a t d e a l o f C P U p r o c e s s i n g p o w e r . W h e n u s i n g s c r o l l m e s s a g e s , programs should be tested by actually displaying them before operation. · Making the background color transparent will increase the load. · S c r o l l m e s s a g e s w i t h a l a r g e r d i s p l a y a r e a p l a c e
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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 m
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Program distribution workflow Network Version Program Editor 1 Lay out your chosen content and create a program. ( p.28) Timetable Editor 2 Assign the hour of the day that your program will be shown. ( p.60) Schedule Editor 3 Assign the dates when daily timetables you have created will be shown. ( p.70) Schedule Distribution Tool 4 You can distribute to a target PC Distribute schedules and programs you have created that has Program Viewer installed to a target PC connected
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Installing/Launching This section provides installation instructions and information regarding the necessary operating environment, as well as instructions on how to start and close down SHARP Digital Signage Software. Be sure to read this before using the software. Required operating environment Item Description C P U : C e l e r o n M 1 . 3 G H z o r h i g h e r PC 2 G H z o r h i g h e r P e n t i u m 4 p r o c e s s o r i s r e c o m m e n d e d f o r m o v
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Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Y ou must log in as an administrator before beginning the installation process. ●Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 1. Start your PC 2. Close down all applications. 3. Launch the SHARP Digital Signage Software setup program (setup.exe). Double-click the setup.exe file to launch the setup program. I f a s e c u r i t y w a r n i n g s a y i n g ‘ T h e p u b l i s h e r c o u l d n o t
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Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 5. Software license agreement will appear. Read the entire software license agreement. 6. If you agree to the terms of the agreement, select the “I accept the terms of the license agreement” option button, and click [Next]. 7. Select the version that you have purchased and click [Next]. The three following versions are available: • [PN-SS01] Standalone V ersion F o r c r e a t i n g p r o g r a m s a n d d i s t r i b u t i n g / d i s p l
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Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 10. Click [Install]. The installation will start. 11. Click [Finish]. The installation is now complete. I f t h e f o l l o w i n g s c r e e n a p p e a r s , c l i c k [ Y e s ] t o r e s t a r t y o u r 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 V iewer V ersions, Client Scheduler ( ) will launch and appe
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Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software ●Setting the environment of the target PC Once the installation is complete, change the settings of the target PC before using this software. A description is given below , using Windows XP/Vista/7 as an example. Auto login settings If the target PC is to be used without an operator , Windows auto login should be enabled. If using Windows Vista, use the following procedure to enable auto login. 1. Fro
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Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Welcome Center settings (Windows Vista only) These settings do not apply to Windows XP/7. Under default settings, the “W elcome Center” is displayed when Windows Vista is started. C l e a r t h e “ R u n a t s t a r t u p ” c h e c k b o x , t o s t o p t h e “ W e l c o m e Center” from being displayed when a program is displayed in P r o g r a m V i e w e r . T h e “ W e l c o m e C e n t e r ” w i l l n o t a p
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Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software • If using Windows Vista/7 1. Right-click on an empty area of the desktop and from the menu that appears, click [Personalize] and then [Screen Saver]. The [Screen Saver Settings] dialog box will appear . 2. Select “(None)” from the “Screen saver” list. 3. Click [OK]. Power control A d j u s t s e t t i n g s s o t h a t t h e p a n e l o r h a r d d i s k d o n o t t u r n o f f o r g o i n t o s y s t e m s t a n d b
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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 “Never” from the “Turn off the display” and “Put the computer to sleep” lists. 4. Click [Save changes]. Return to the [Power Options] dialog box. 5. Close the [Power Options] dialog box by clicking
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Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 2. Clear the “Start Sidebar when Windows starts” check box. 3. Click [OK]. 4. Restart your PC. T h e W i n d o w s S i d e b a r ( G a d g e t s ) w i l l n o l o n g e r a p p e a r f r o m t h e next time you start Windows V ista. Active desktop settings (Windows XP Only) Turn Active desktop settings off. These settings do not apply if you are using Windows Vista. 1. Right-click on an empty area of the desktop, and from the menu th
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Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Taskbar settings (Windows XP/Vista only) A d j u s t t h e T a s k b a r s e t t i n g s s o t h a t t h e T a s k b a r i s n o t d i s p l a y e d w h e n a p r o g r a m i s b e i n g d i s p l a y e d i n P r o g r a m Viewer. 1. Right-click on an empty area of the Taskbar, and from the menu that appears, click [Properties]. The [T askbar and Start Menu Properties] dialog box will appear . 2. Under “Taskbar appear
