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1. NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms File Ticker Options Help NEC Empowered by innovation GL Welcome to NEC Digital Signage Software amp 00 00 00 00 Ek DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Add channel Add content Edit Delete introscreen_eng jpg 00 05 airport_duesseldorf jpg 00 05 digitalcinemal 080p wmy 03 00 introscreen_fr jpg 00 05 Mountain mpg 00 09 FLy_ avi 00 08 Spar jpg 00 05 nec_logo_ani_02 swf 00 10 introscreen_de jpg 00 05 airport_z rich_2 jpg 00 05 airport_z rich_wide jpg 00 05 Time 00 04 02 Status V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 NEC Digital Signage Software is a free and easy to use Software Suite for the NEC Displays MultiSync LCD3215 LCD4215 and LCD4615 Imprint NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH Landshuter Allee 12 14 D 80637M nchen ElektroG Reg Nr DE 27894704 A company incorporated and registered in Germany Amtsgericht M nchen HRB 131 826 Managing Director Bernd Eberhardt Postfach 190665 80606M nchen Tel 49 0 89 99699 0 Fax 49 0 89 99699 500 E Mail infomail nec displays com All hardware and software mentioned in this documentation are brands and or registered trademarks of the manufacturer and may not be used commercially or in any other way 2009 NEC Display Solution2. Version 2 3 2 9 Saving Projects To save an active Content Project click on the left icon bar on Save or choose Save from the menu bar under File Alternatively the shortcut Strg S can also be used NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms IIE creowere ny novation DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Extras Addchannel Add content Edit Delete 001 MR nec_logo_ani_02 swf 00 10 002 B G Save As 003 Pa airpd Save in E NEC Digital Signage New project1 sms 005 into 53 New project2 sms gt My Recent E New project3 sms 006 Ka Mo Documents vor a Fin 008 iy Spar Desktop 003 intro 010 FH ing My Documents on fis ard 012 fyg Wel 00 00 00 00 My Computer File name My Network e Places Save as type Skript Dateien sms Time 00 0422 Count 12 Choose an appropriate file name and save the project in the selected folder or click save User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 21 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 10 Sending Content Projects In order to send the active Content Project to the connected NEC Player Systems click in the left icon bar on Send or choose in the menu bar under File the function Send Ifthe active Content Project has not been saved a saving dialogue box will appear first Cp Chapter 2 9 NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project4 sms EHER File Ticker Opt
3. format can be scaled and cut during the transfer to a Content Project General settings Te 3 General settings Erea Coe Asvecttato TENE C Use this feature to fit images that are not 16 9 aspect ratio during the import Horizontal cut on landscape pictures Center v Vertical cut on portrait pictures Middle i If the function is deactivated Standard Setting all images smaller than 1380 x 768 pixels are automatically resized to this size This means that an image with a resolution of 1024 x 768 is adjusted to the width of 1360 pixels during import During this it is possible that the perspective of the image changes User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 27 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 If this function is activated all images smaller than 1360 x 768 pixels are upscaled and cropped but are displayed with the correct aspect ration Images larger than 1360 x 768 are downscaled During the resizing it is possible that image information is lost due to the loss of image borders Via the drop down selection Horizontal Cut Vertical Cut you can set how the image which has been resized to 16 9 should be displayed In order to set this function after your own needs you should test this function with a couple of images in order to get the desired result You can find more options for editing images in Chapter 2 7 1 3 4 4 Setting of the Sen
4. in the preview window User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 9 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 3 Add Channels Channel Services contain additional offers for the content creation of the Display Programs and are provided by authorized providers on a central web platform and continually updated During display mode of the NEC Player the content of the subscribed Channel Services are continually updated via the Internet An active internet connection is required Before Channel Services can be integrated into the individual Content Projects they have to be subscribed to in a separate procedure following the stated terms of use This can be done via the function mode Extras des NEC Digital Signage Softwares Cp Chapter 3 Via the action bar Add Channels Channel Services can be added into the active Content Projects Only already subscribed to Channel Services will be offered Cp Chapter 3 1 Notice Please note that first display of a Channel Services on a NEC Player Systems may take up to 30 minutes All other Content Elements of the Content Projects are displayed correctly 2 3 1 Templates Templates are Flashmovie based fill out forms that are provided via the Web and are adapted via the NEC Digital Signage Software At the appropriate places in the template it is possible to place individual texts or pictures When using the function Edit or doub
5. Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 1 Overview After starting the NEC Digital Signage Software opens by default in the function mode Editor In order to use all functions an always active Internet connection has to be available If this is not the case a warning will be shown when the program is launched The tabs for switching between the function modes Editor and Extras are not visible All functions which have to have an active Internet connection are not usable Those are explicitly mentioned in the User Manual All other functions are usable without restriction NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms E ons Help NEC Empowered by innovation 00 00 00 00 Internet connection failed No connection noticed You are not connected to the internet The NEC editor online features are disabled but you can still use the software For using full functionallity you have to enable your internet connection and restart the NEC Editor Count 0 If an active Internet connection is present you can switch between the function modes by clicking on the tabs Editor and Extras Their respective functions are explained in the following chapters You can change the size of the program window if you click with left mouse and drag the frame of the program window For full screen display please click the maximize X button To close the program click File in the menu bar and then Close or in the Windows standard cl
6. Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 7 1 3 Edit Picture The preview button edit picture is located in the properties window under the Preview and allows to choose and set an image section in 16 9 format The so called trimming function allows images with formats other than 16 9 to be cut out and generated into an image with the correct aspect ratio The relative quality of the image is shown constantly in the left corner vial a Slider During the image editing only the imported copy of the picture in the Content Project in changed The original file remains unchanged E NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms Fe 7K tior hip n NEC empowered by innovation DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Add channel Add content Edit o introscreen_engipg 00 05 002 ff airport_duesseldorf ipg 00 05 003 fo digitaleinema1 080p wmv 03 00 004 P introscreen_ft ipg 00 05 Welcome to NEC Digital Signage Software 4 NEC Digital Signage Editor picture adjustment Gl 3 5 Picture adjustment Save Ticker ge Welcome to NEC Digital Signage Software high Quay low ok Cancel Time 00 04 22 Count 12 User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 17 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 7 2 Flash Files swf In the properties window the filename and a preview window are shown By click
7. can access the functions add edit delete and paste in position With add and paste in position new content object are added Cp Chapter 2 2 1 Via edit you can show edit the object properties Cp Chapter 2 7 User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 14 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 7 Properties of Content Elements When using the function edit or double clicking on a Content Element in the Content List a properties window opens These changes depending on the kind of Content Element Notice This function is not available for Channel Services Cp Chapter 2 3 2 2 7 1 Pictures and Picture Sections bmp jpg png Pictures contain the following information Name of the picture file original resolution in pixels display time of the picture chosen transition effect to the following picture as well as a preview window in which the changes if made are shown NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms Fie Tom pin NEC Empoweres by innovation DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Addchannel Add content Edit Delete l 001 b introscreen_eng ipg 00 05 002 Pal airport_duesseldorf ipg 00 05 003 fo digitalcinema1080p wmv 03 00 NEC Digital Signage Software 005 J Mountain mpa 00 cm za o Welcome to 004 introscreen_fr ipg 00 05 a Flash options EJ 006 E FLy_ avi 00 08 007 te Spar ipg 00 05 008 MP nec_l
8. d and Receive Ports Via the tab Network you can change the preset settings of the send and receive Ports during sending of active Content Projects to the connected NEC Player Systems Cp Chapter 2 10 These settings should only be changed by experienced PC Windows users because the changes may affect the whole network General settings C e3 General settings General Network Notice This settings should be changed by experienced users only Any changes have to be accomplished in the player port settings too Listen port 6669 Standard Send port 31 settings Notice Please notice that the changed values here also have to be changed in the same way on the connected NEC Player Systems User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 28 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 5 Licence Manager The function Licence Manager in the menu option is used to initiate the whole system consisting of the NEC Digital Signage Software and the NEC Player Systems Through the Licence Manager the licence keys that are needed for activation are generated Notice The licence generation is only possible if the PC is connected to the Internet The method of operation and the handling of this function are described in depth in a separate Product Description of the complete system User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights r
9. e Content Project using existing files and objects will be explained subsequently User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 7 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software 2 2 Add Content Version 2 3 Local files that with Display Elements can be added to the active Content Project via the action bar function add content or can be imported with the right mouse click via drag amp drop The NEC Digital Signage Software supports the picture formats jpg bmp and png Flash files swf and video files in the formats avi mpg and wmv The import procedure is the same for all file formats Differences exist only with the editing capabilities and the specification configuration of the display parameters Cp Chapter 2 7 Subsequently the input methods are described how to import these files into the Content Project All Content Elements which have been imported into a Content Project will be displayed in a Content List Cp Chapter 2 5 2 2 1 Add Single Objects By clicking the right mouse button in the Content List or clicking with the left mouse button on Add Content a file selection box opens in which you can search through the content of your local file system and attached data storage media USB stick CDROM DVD and import the desired content one by one The file selection box only shows supported file formats Once you have found and selected the desired file click o
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11. ge Software Version 2 3 2 2 2 Add Multiple Content Elements Via the Windows Explorer open the storage location of your Content Elements Here you can select multiple files and move them into the main window of the NEC Digital Signage Softwares via drag amp drop dragging while pressing the left mouse button Here too the original files are not moved or modified NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms Options Help NEC empowered by innovation DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Extras Addehannel Add content Edit Delete 001 introsreen_eng ipg 00 05 002 Pal airport_duesseldorf ipg 00 05 002 E diaitalcinemat080p wmy 03 00 004 p introscreen_fr ipg 00 05 005 g Mountain hg oos g Fly_evi NEC pictures J OF f amp 007 Mf Spar ieg al jorf E vw_autostadto3 t E vw_autostadt04 neck Bm My Recent ai E vw_autostadtos Documents 009 P intrascreen 010 ra aiport_z r 011 fy airpon zung Desktop E MULTEOS_shop_singlescreen2 E NEC6Oinchplasmachild RJ NECBogner spar Ed vw_autostadto1 My Computer il vw_autostadto2 My Documents MyNewok IE re MULTEDS_teceptionipa sitport duesseldor _Open Places Files of type AI supported files v Cancel Time 00 0402 Count11 All selected Content Elements are copied into the NEC Digital Signage Software and taken over into the Content List The content of the first object of the copy list is displayed
12. he checkbox Ticker active or choose in the menu bar of the main window Ticker On NEC Digital Signage Software Ticker Editor Ap Ticker editor E Show tickertext in project My tickertext Please enter a tickertext NEC Digital Signage Software Tickertext Still 957 characters O Ticker channel Channel Choose channel Font j B Em a3 Preview ext NEC Digital Signag OK Cancel Now you can individually design your Ticker with content and text You can use up to 999 characters Here also an immediate preview is displayed Optionally a continuously online updated ticker channel can be selected from the list of Channel Services RSS Feed These Tickers with news weather sport etc will be provided by authorized providers on the web Only tickers that have been subscribed to in a separate procedure can be used as ticker channels Cp Chapter 3 1 Notice Active Tickers are only shown in the preview window They are not displayed in the Content List User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 12 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 5 Content List and Preview Monitor The Content List on the right side of the program window lists all Content Elements that are allocated to the active Content Project To every Content Element a consecutive number is dedicated which matches the playing order A smal
13. ick the close button in the program window Alternatively the program can also be closed by using the Strg X command When closing the program you will be notified if there are unsaved Content Projects and dialogue windows You will be prompted to save changed data and dialogues Afterwards the program will be closed User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 5 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 Editor Mode In Editor Mode the program window shows a menu bar file ticker option help an icon bar new open save ticker settings send and an action bar for Content Elements add channel add content edit delete With these functions it is possible to compile a program sequence Project The right part of the program window shows the Content List of the active Content Projects with all added Content Elements With new projects this is at first empty When a Content Element is selected its content is shown in the preview monitor on the left side of the program window The operation is also possible via the context menu which is activated via the mouse button in the region of the Content List This is described in detail in Chapter 2 5 NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Add channel Add content Edit Delete introscreen_eng jpg 00 05 B B airport_duesseldorf jpg 00 05 Welcome to NEC Digita
14. ing on the start button the file is played in the preview window and the elapsed time is shown Clicking on Stop stops the preview and by clicking on Ok the properties window closes and the chosen display time is taken over With this you can also cut the length of flash files NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms ci eles ok Zur ER amp NEC Empowerea by innovation DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Addchannel Add content Edit Delete oo HB nec _logo_ani_02 swf 00 10 002 introscreen_eng jpg 00 05 o il airport_duesseldorf ipg 00 05 004 distelcinema1080p umv 03 00 005 inttascreen_ft ipg 00 05 Flash options 006 P Mountain mpg 00 09 ae ma Fly avi 00 08 Flash animation properties 008 Wj Spar ipg 00 05 Here you can set the duration of flash animation files This is necessary to prevent looping of the files Click Start to begin playback and Stop to set the desired time 003 B introscreen_de ipg 00 05 010 A aiport_z rich_2 jpg 00 05 Filename nec_logo_ani_02 swf 011 My airport_z rich_wide ipg 00 05 2 we 002 00 00 00 00 012 ff Welcome Template 00 20 Duration 6 Time 00 04 22 Count 12 User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 18 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 7 3 Video Files mpg avi wmv Here the filenames and the playing time of the videos are displayed No cha
15. ions Help NEC empowered by innovation DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE oo Pe introscreen_eng jpg 00 05 dort jpg 00 05 O80p wmy 03 00 Welcome to y NEC Digital Signage Software 05 introscreen_frjpg 00 05 RA mpg 00 09 I Send project oor ggg Fly_avi 00 08 008 A Spar ipg 00 05 n_de ipg 00 05 Select player Set desired starting time a 23 04 2009 06 08 0 fis wide jpg 00 0 fo Complete progress Filename Time 00 04 22 Count 12 After saving a sending Dialogue opens Here the NEC Player Systems with attached NEC Displays are listed and can be selected via a checkbox Now the playtime on all selected NEC Player Systems is chosen See next Chapter Notice For easier reference and orientation you can rename the NEC Player Systems via the button Rename Displays here The sending of the Content Projects to the attached NEC Player Systems starts with a click on the button Send In order to being able to send the Editor PC and the Player PC have to be connected via a local network During sending only new or not previously transferred content is sent to the NEC Player Systems incremental update To all data a checksum is added in order to verify the transfer Via the progress bar current file and complete project the progress of the transfer is shown graphically for the single Content Elements as well as the whole Content Project Immediately after the successf
16. l Signage Software digitalcinema1 O80p wmy 03 00 introscreen_fr jpg 00 05 Mountain mpg 00 09 FLy_ avi 00 08 00 00 00 00 3 Spar jpg 00 05 nec_logo_ani_D2 swf 00 10 introscreen_de jpg 00 05 airport_z rich_2 jpg 00 05 BRHRBREREA E 1 airport_z rich_wide jpg 00 05 Time 00 04 02 Count 11 User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 6 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 1 Create new Content Projects The NEC Digital Signage Software is used for the composition saving and control of content to be played on the NEC Player Systems The results are saved as Content Projects in a special format file ending sms They consist of freely combinable and configurable Content Elements like pictures videos flash animations tickers and Channel Services from the web which are compiled from single files objects In order to create a new Content Projects click on the left icon bar on New or choose the function New in the menu bar file Alternatively you can also use the shortcut Strg N Give your project an appropriate name or confirm the suggestion New Project The program asks you again during saving closing and sending with what name the project should be saved DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Addohannel Add content 00 00 00 00 P New project Project name New project Count 0 The combination of a program sequenc
17. l preview window the original file name and the playtime further define the object An icon on the right side of the listing shows if it is a picture video or flash file The preview monitor on the left side of the program window shows the content of the selected Content Elements Clicking on the green play button the entire Content Project is shown starting with the selected Content Element Besides this the current playtime and the total playtime of the object in the preview monitor is shown Via the red stop button the preview can be stopped Active tickers are always displayed too NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms NEC Empowered by innovation DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Extras Addchannel Add content Edit Delete 001 p introscreen_eng jpg 00 05 002 airport_duesseldorf jpg 00 05 Welcome to NEC Digital Signage Software au 003 IB digitalcinerna1 080p wmy 03 00 004 introscreen_fr jpg 00 05 005 Mountain mpg 00 09 op mmm 006 FLy_ avi 00 08 00 00 00 00 u 007 ME Sparjpg 00 05 008 nec_logo_ani_02 swf 00 10 009 introscreen_de jpg 00 05 010 airport_z rich_2 jpg 00 05 u j 011 as airport_z rich_wide jpg 00 05 BRBRERBRBEEBER Time 00 04 02 Count 11 In the status bar of the program window in the lower corner the total playtime of the current Content Project and the number of added Content Elements are displayed Via the zoom function to the right of the s
18. lags User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 23 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 3 Web Access in the NEC Digital Signage Software In the function mode Extras of the NEC Digital Signage Softwares you obtain a direct access to aWeb Portal In this the user can navigate through the offered information using browser functions The access to the Web Portal is only possible for registered customers and through an existing Internet connection The web portal gives access to concise product information usage information templates and services some fee based to control the customer specific program sequence and their control The offered range of services starts with one attractive offer and is expanded continuously In growing extent authorized providers will provide their specific content benefits and services NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Editor Extras ly Account E Home W channels Templates Downloads Tutorials W Support FAQ Hotline see more Thank you for downloading our NEC Digital Signage Software Build your own Digital Signage programm whether news information image or extraneous advertising Inform and entertain your customers guests and employees Count 0 Subsequently the operating concept of some important functions are explained Notice Because these
19. late 00 20 Time 00 04 22 Count 12 4 1 Language Selection In the category general choose the language settings for notices and dialogues via the selection menu The standard setting is automatic in which the language is the same as the operating system language If there a non supported language is set then English is taken over as the default language Atthe moment the languages German and English are offered User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 26 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 4 2 Display Length and Image Transitions The tab contents leads to the settings dialogue of the general image settings Here you can choose the display time and the transitions of a Content Project General settings Se 3 General settings General 5 Aspects Network Pictures Default duration 00 05 Default transition Slide Down Slide Left Slide Right Slide Up Crossfade Hard Cut The settings made here will in future be used as standard values during the Import of image files into Content Projects Independent from that the settings for every image can be adjusted individually Cp Chapter 2 7 1 Notice In saved Content Projects no changes can be made 4 3 Aspect Ratios of Images Via the Tab Aspect Ratio you can choose if and how image files that are not available in 16 9 format or are larger than the 16 9
20. le clicking on the appropriate template the individual editor for the template opens NEC Digital Signage Software Template Editor Template editor Headline Welcome Name Subline Sample Ltd Lastline by ine Background 1360 768 Select picture em User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 10 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 3 2 Channels Channels are dynamic Content Elements like for example news weather sport etc With the function Add Channels you can add Channels into the active Content Project Apart from the function delete the Content Elements cannot be edited further Notice The information channels will be offered in the near future and can be subscribed then via the web platform As described in Chapter 3 1 User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 11 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 4 Add or Modify a Ticker Ticker texts are displayed continuously and superimpose other displayed content To every active Content Project one ticker can be added and then modified In order to add or modify a ticker click on the left icon bar on Ticker or choose the function edit under Ticker in the menu bar The ticker window opens In order to activate the ticker and make the ticker visible in the preview click t
21. n Open or double click the file The selected Content Element are taken over into the NEC Digital Signage Software and into the Content List The content of the object is displayed in the preview window The original file is not moved or modified NE Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms File Ticker Options Help NEC Empowered by innovation 2 A A 5 3 je Tick Save joker e 00 00 00 00 001 introscreen_eng jpg 00 05 002 ME airport_duesseldor jpg 00 05 003 a digitalcinema1080p wmv 03 00 004 P introscreen_fr ipg 00 05 005 A Mountain n oe g FLy_avi Look in oor Spar ipa Q 008 MB nec logod My Recent Documents My Computer My Network Places NEC pictures SE DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE 2 O2 P E vw _autostadtos s E vw_autostadt04 E airport_z rich_wide N vw_autostadt05 E Apotheke E gribaldi 5 kempinski_quer S medical_cto1_RcB E MULTEOS_gallery E MULTEOS hospitality S MULTEOS_reception E MULTEOS_shop_singlescreen2 E NEC6Oinchplasmachild E NECBogner E Spar E vw_autostadto1 E vw_autostadtoz Open yl Cancel Time 00 04 02 Count 11 File name airport_duesseldort xi Files of type AN supported files In order to add additional Content Elements repeat the process User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 8 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signa
22. nges can be made Flash options Yideofile information Filename Mountain mpg Duration 00 09 This is a information box only 2 7 4 Templates The editing functions for templates which are used as Channel Services are described in Chapter 2 3 1 User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 19 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 8 Opening an Existing Project In order to open a saved Content Project click in the left Icon bar on Open or choose in the menu bar under File the function Open and choose the desired project with the file ending sms NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project4 sms DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Addehannel Add content Edit Delete Look in NEC Digital Signage E New projectt sms new project2 sms My Recent New project3 sms Documents My Documents 00 00 00 00 My Computer File name v 0 My Network 2 Lae Places Files of type Skript D ateien sms v Cancel Time 00 00 Alternatively a project can also be opened by double clicking the appropriate file in the Windows Explorer If the NEC Digital Signage Software is not yet running the application will start automatically For this the software has to be correctly installed User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 20 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software
23. ogo_ani_02 s Picture properties 003 introscreen_de ipg Filename introscreen_eng jpg Original resolution 1360 768 010 ra airport_ztirich_2 ipd 00 00 00 00 Duration 00 05 on BF airport_ziirich_wide TE 012 gf Welcome Template OSlide Left Slide Right Slide Up Crossfade Hard Cut Use in all Picture Items Time 00 04 22 User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 15 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 7 1 1 Playtime The display time for pictures can be adjusted individually or via a slider With the button settings in all pictures you can take over the playtime for all pictures of this type Cp Chapter 4 2 2 7 1 2 Picture Transitions Every transition between two pictures can be adjusted individually The desired transition is chosen from the available options The selected transition is shown in the preview window Via the option Use in all Picture Items the selected setting for all transitions and all pictures is activated Cp Chapter 4 2 Notice Picture transitions can only be chosen for consecutive pictures If another content type video flash file or channel follows after a picture the option transitions is not offered This also applies for the last picture in a row of pictures User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 16 von 29 User
24. operating concepts were implemented with web technology there can be changes during the operation in contrast to the documented status User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 24 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 3 1 Subscribing to Channel Services Channel Services Cp Chapter 2 3 are offered as additional services for the content creation of the Display Programs and are provided by authorized providers on a central web platform While the NEC Digital Signage Software is running the content of the subscribed Channel Services is constantly updated via the Internet In the Channels part of the web portal the offered Channel Services for different topics can be subscribed to Here the available Channel Services are listed sometimes in multiple versions and the conditions for acquiring the usage rights are shown Select the desired option and confirm the terms of use in a guided dialogue Afterward you can import the subscribed to Channel Services in Editor mode into your Content Projects Cp Chapter 2 3 und 2 4 3 2 Changing Subscriptions to Channel Services In order to change expand or if necessary terminate Channel Services within the agreed terms of use proceed in the same way as when subscribing When selecting a service your individual subscription status and the allowed changing options are displayed Select the desired option and confirm i
25. r 3 1 Subscribing to Channel Services s 3 2 Changing Subscriptions to Channel Services 4 Program Settings ccccceceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeseeeeeneeeeeees 4 1 Language Selection 40rsnnennnennnnennnnnnnnnennnnennnnen 4 2 Display Length and Image Transitions 4 3 Aspect Ratios of Images 224442nnnn nennen 4 4 Setting of the Send and Receive Ports 5 Licence Managerii meereist enearo naiari aaaea e anaana sieaa oaae User Manual Version 2 3 V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 3 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 Summary This User Manual describes the functions of the NEC Digital Signage Software The Editor is used to compile and update the Display Programs and the distribution to the connected NEC Player Systems With the NEC Digital Signage Software Display Programs containing existing Content Elements like pictures videos flash animations and tickers are edited configured and saved as Content Projects The resulting Content Projects are then displayed on the NEC Player Systems in the desired form Via the function mode Extras the NEC Digital Signage Software allows the usage of a proprietary Web Portal for registered customers This contains apart from access to product and support information also the optional usage of centrally located Channel Service
26. s all rights reserved User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 2 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Table of Contents SUMMARY wesiee cere cterreccterrentiete teen entireties near 1 Overview en een eat 2 Edit r M de EA E EE ERA EREN 2 1 Create new Content Projects seeeeeeeeeeeeereeerreeree ere 2 2 Add Content eoria uniin east 2 2 1 Add Single Objects 0urs440nn40nnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 2 2 2 Add Multiple Content Elements n 2 3 Add Channels issii sisine niana a aA 2 3 1 Templates nn ae ae 2 3 2 Channels ee es alin ieee 2 4 Add or Modify a Ticker 22us4422444n rna E 2 5 Content List and Preview Monitor seses 2 6 Changing a Content Projekt 220u0r400nnnnnnennennnnn 2 7 Properties of Content Elements une 2 7 1 Pictures and Picture Sections bmp jpg png 2 7 2 Flash Files SWf 4 len 2 7 3 Video Files mpg avi WMV nueeeenseensennnnnsennnnnnennnnennenn nn 2 7 4 Templatesi n He a dine a 2 8 Opening an Existing Project ccsceccceeeeeeeesteeeeseeteeeeees 2 9 Saving Project riirii i ae aaa a Taai 2 10 Sending Content Projects s44us440nn nen nnnennnnennnnennnn 2 10 1 Determining Playtime 4snernnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 Web Access in the NEC Digital Signage Software Edito
27. s These are additional offerings some of them fee based that are used to design the content of the Display Programs Channel Services are hosted by authorized providers on a central web platform and updated regularly Channel Services can be subscribed to following the terms of use After they have been subscribed to they can be imported into the individual Content Projects While the application is running the subscribed Channel Services are continuously updated over the Internet After they have been saved Content Projects are distributed to the connected NEC Player Systems via the integrated send function and displayed on the NEC Displays In order for this to work the NEC Editor PC and the NEC Player Systems have to be connected via a local network The User Manual for the NEC Digital Signage Software is complemented by a product description for the whole system This product description explains the setup and function and the exchange of the system components NEC Editor and NEC Player The installation and implementation of all system components is also described in the product description Notice Updated Versions of this User Manual will be available for download under the Link www nec digital signage software com Here you will also find Frequently Asked Questions with helpful hints for using the NEC Digital Signage Software User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 4 von 29 User
28. t in a guided dialogue If the termination of a Channel Services comes into affect this channel cannot be imported into a Content Project anymore In existing Content Projects terminated Channel Services are not displayed anymore User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 25 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 4 Program Settings To adjust the general program properties click on the left Icon list on settings or choose in the menu bar under Options the function settings A window opens with which the program properties can be set via four menus The selection of the submenus is made via tabs File Ticker Options Help GR Settings NEC Create licence DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE Check for updates Editor Et Addchannel Add content Edit Delete Pr CELE m Tew 002 B nec_logo_ani_02 swf 00 10 5 D 003 HE sitport_duesseldort pg 00 05 Sa citalcinema1 080p wmv 03 REEL kal 008 inttoscreen_fr ipg 00 05 GGF General settings Save o Mountain mpg 00 09 General AEE LEE NEEE 4 007 ZZ FLy_ avi 00 08 Ticker z 008 M Spar ipg 00 05 Kr 009 SCI brod 009 inttoscreen_de ing 00 05 010 A aitport_ziitich_2 jpg 00 05 Select your language English v 011 aipar_z ich wide jpg 0005 Automatic NEC Digital Signage Software uses the operating system language gt B 00 00 00 00 012 A g Welcome Temp
29. tatus bar you can zoom in and out of the entries in the Content List Notice The total playing time of the project displays the sum of all display pages of all Content Elements The playing time is calculated from the object data and is an approximate value not an exact value User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 13 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 6 Changing a Content Project In a Content Project the playing order display order of the Content Elements can be changed anytime via drag amp drop In order to do this the entries in the Content List are selected by clicking the left mouse button and while keeping the left mouse button pressed can be dragged to the desired position drag amp drop To delete a selected Content Element activate the delete function while pressing the right mouse button or drag the object via drag amp drop and while pressing the left mouse button out of the Content List The remove button is not supported NEC Digital Signage Software 2 3 New project1 sms Eile Ticker Options Help NEC Empowered by innovation DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOFTWARE ox P introscreen_engipg 00 05 Welcome to NEC Digital Signage Software _de ipg 00 05 ipg 00 05 m io c a al a a 00 00 00 00 Time 00 04 22 Count 12 When clicking an element in the Content List with the right mouse button you
30. ul transfer or at a predefined playtime the respective NEC Player Systems starts with the playing of the Content Project as Content Loop Notice Please note that the first display of a Channel Services Cp Chapter 2 3 auf den NEC Player Systems may take up to 30 minutes time All other Content Elements of the Content Projects are displayed correctly User Manual V1 0 v 06 05 09 2009 NEC Display Solutions all rights reserved Seite 22 von 29 User Manual NEC Digital Signage Software Version 2 3 2 10 1 Determining Playtime There are two possibilities to determine the playtime of the Content Projects At this time also the display time of the currently running project ends If no playtime is given the playback on the player starts immediately after the successful content transfer For a pre timed playtime please click on the dropdown arrow on the date and choose the play date via the opening calendar In the same way choose the desired playtime Send project Send project Select player Set desired starting time z rn a ir Display 23 04 2009 06 12 April 2009 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri _ S 1 a 3 ys E 7 8 an 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 BJ z 25 26 27 28 29 30 Subprocess Complete progress Filename Notice Please make sure that the system times of the involved Editor and NEC Player Systems are the same Other wise there may be time
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