Adfotain Manager Express Release 2.3 Software User Manual
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1. 224 kbit s Regardless of the resolution all videos are played in 16 9 or 4 3 aspect ratio depending on widescreen or standard ratio display signboard models 19 6 6 PowerPoint Slideshow Feature Availability Adfotain Manager Express PowerPoint slideshow feature requires PowerPoint 2003 2007 or 2010 installed If PowerPoint is not detected a PowerPoint disabled icon is shown PowerPoint transcode function is disabled If you would like to use the slideshow feature a trial edition of PowerPoint may be obtained free of charge from the Microsoft Office website at http office microsoft com 6 7 JPEG image compatibility notice The media players do not support progressive interlaced JPEG images Only baseline JPEGs are supported 6 8 Please Wait message shows up often and takes long time to gO away Each time you connect a media player or change its network settings a new entry is added to the list of possible network devices in Adfotain Manager Express The program runs a background service to verify that the players listed are online The service responds quickly when players in the list are online but slows when dealing with disconnected players because it waits for a network timeout before determining an offline status To improve response times remove unused players by right clicking on the player in the list and selecting Remove from list 202. 17 5 2 PWE ODO N 5 ie A ta eo eeantunneavaa ncaa teva nnee anew sagaeataantent 17 5 3 Locate your firmware on CD or obtain from your reseller ccccsesecccccesseececceescceceaeesecesseeasees 17 5 4 Select firmware upgrade MethO ccccccccssssecccccesseccecaesecccseuescccesauaeeceesauaecessuaaeecessaeaeeeessaees 17 6 TFOUDIESNOOUING susirna 19 6 1 KOWD CS ae E E E E AEE E A E E A TE O E E R 19 6 2 PIV EE ModE eE a E E A 19 6 3 Video Compatibility Chart for SD Standard Definition models seeessssssssessesrrrrserrrrreerrrrresrrrrees 19 6 4 Video Compatibility Chart for Full HD models sesnnnesssennssssenssseeresssrerssserressserresssreresererssseeeees 19 6 5 Video Compatibility Chart for Digital SignbOards cccccccsssseccecceseceeeeeesecceseeeseeeesaeaeeeessansees 19 6 6 PowerPoint Slideshow Feature Availability cccccssssccccceseccccceeeceeceeeesecesseeasseesseuaeeeessuansees 20 6 7 JPEG image compatibility WOECC arceccssnncatedssnaccewertarth ces saiecnesaestxenteddeuerwsateanacieunas tenement ai 20 6 8 Please Wait message shows up often and takes long time tO go AWAY ccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeees 20 1 Overview Welcome to Adfotain Manager Express an easy and simple way to manage digital signage content for Adea digital signage media players The Adfotain Manager Express software is designed to be easy to use by leveraging the power of your personal computer Anyone with bas
3. Signboard JEDp wit ware etek aay REO AS JPG paj Prani Ari ges hed ool creer Dheg i ia Tep ie py ry errata model names may vary 3 2 Step 2 of 3 Program schedule For single playlist repeating playback choose Looping mode For multiple playlist weekly playback choose Weekly schedule mode Looping mode To switch between Looping and Weekly schedule modes click on the second button Looping schedule is selected by default Looping Schedule view Add files to the looping playlist Choose the aspect ratio of your display Remove files from the playlist Edit the duration of each image video or slideshow in the playlist Preview all items in the playlist Drag and drop to change order Schedule on off screen cuts the video output at certain times of the day putting your display into its energy saving sleep mode Quickly locate recently edited played or scheduled files EE Playback preview window Click the Layout format button to expand the layout editor Select a layout pattern from the horizontal scroll list Select a region to schedule related contents ie text for Text region Repeat for each remaining region A playlist can consist of a sequence of images videos or PowerPoint slideshows which are played repeatedly in the specified order and durations R 3 seconds minimum duration for all media PIE E 3 seconds a IM
4. and intermational treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe ciil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the masimum extent possible under the law Cancel Run the installer and follow the step by step instructions Close the installer to finish installation For improved performance in Adfotain Manager Express The latest Microsoft NET 3 51 may offer improved performance in Adfotain Manager Express You can install it from an installer included on the Software CD 3 Operation The following dialog will be displayed once only at first launch Let s get started 1 Select player from the drop down menu by clicking on the Select Model button 2 Program schedule Two schedule modes for selection simple looping mode and weekly playback 3 Send media files and playlist to devices for playback 3 1 Step 1 of 3 Select player model Select a player model from the drop down list Fle pjt Tot Heip raii Cc gt oe T T Da Pesast Heia Fleer png bypass CF Media Player ale 4200 iando made plane i F BMFEG LZ PREG waj Pastiri Glick _ T Hiriak Mbedia Plager pa Dd eed rapgka ples Fa F PES L WEG ard Poent art Sc i HO Network Modin Player E F TIDp nehegrh reps playa BARES LAA ASP VEL PEC PHO id Poet Fal HG Open API Player ao Er i b p span S netaat pinar WIPES 25 eh BOMM D1 FEG PHG sa Digital
5. 4 l Manager Express Network ce if PowerPoint _ ae a players Ec slides D gt and displays 2 Installation 2 1 Minimum system requirements Windows XP Vista or 7 Operating System 1 GHz AMD or Intel CPU DirectX 9 512 MB of system memory NET Framework 3 51 20 GB hard drive space higher versions and numbers also compatible PowerPoint 2003 2007 or 2010 required for PowerPoint slideshow feature Windows Media Player 10 or later required for video previews 2 2 Setup process Insert the Software CD and the installer should pop up _ automatically If it does not start double click on setup exe eo located on your CD using Windows Explorer If you haven t s installed NET Framework 3 51 you will be prompted to do so If it is already installed please proceed to the next page For Windows XP only Net Installation Windows NET Framework 3 51 is included on the CD and will be installed if absent from your system Click and follow the prompts to install it This setup requires the NET Framework version 3 0 Please instal the NET Framework and run this setup again The NET Framework can be obtaned from the web Would you tke to do this now ie Adfotain Manager Express Manager Express Setup Adfotain Manager The installer will guide you through the steps required to install Adfotain Manager Express on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law
6. AGE qs 7 seconds Default duration is 7 seconds E SERIE for images and full length i 3 SLIDESHOW m oo for videos and slideshows uy 4l IMAGE Click Edit above to change 5 _ me seconds these settings i VIDEO mes il Seconds wi q seks E 2S Seconds IMAGE 3 seconds L ge 7 seconds Ce 86 Seconds Repeat 1 6 endlessly Video input A playlist may include A V in Audio Video Input sequence Please make sure player model supports A V input and the video input device is properly connected before adding this sequence to the playlist To add Video input sequence please follow these steps 1 Make sure you are selecting the correct player model 2 Click the down arrow key next to the Add button and select External audio visual content 2s d oom Hep mee C Be EEE copag Recert tamm rpete A e lant Meda Me p 2 Jen r we D Tarde AW Ld E ere Doasn 03 Booms 1g f g f A _ _ e Jeni ae Doon 4L ta g ols te owas cordet p n Moony Cheha Orta Di A vy ola kd w dr efits on r ee lt gt oa 3e Ae r p 7 ot de _ Arlen Ta 3 isea Di w ad m vee 5 A De Aves wr oy ea se yir orb Freed te Opoa 3 Select and highlight the external audio visual content in playlist and click on the Option button This will bring up Video input option 4 The default durat
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8. by the step by step dialogue boxes 5 2 Firmware updates Firmware upgrade poses certain risks and in rare cases failure during the upgrade process may cause the device to stop functioning and need to be returned for warranty service Please contact your Authorized Reseller for assistance in the unlikely event of such failure 5 3 Locate your firmware on CD or obtain from your reseller Please find firmware on the Adfotain Manager Express CD under each player model s folder If you don t have CD with you please contact your Authorized Reseller to obtain the latest firmware 5 4 Select firmware upgrade method Not all modes are available on all models 1 Upgrade via LAN Check on the device s that you wish to upgrade then click upgrade and choose the firmware to apply After stage 2 of the upgrade the player status will switch to online again 2 Upgrade via USB Click Prepare firmware button to prepare USB drive Please follow the instruction in program to complete firmware upgrade 3 Upgrade via CF card Click Prepare firmware button to prepare CF card Please follow the instruction in program to complete firmware upgrade 17 Back to schedule m Select method 7 Aa Find your fwreware by cick button 7 Brome 18 6 Troubleshooting 6 3 This section is intended as a quick reference for frequently encountered issues 6 1 Known issues Full HD player configuration is not ye
9. e players Click the Export button to update contents file boe Tooke Hep fect tw sshedsie Total he count 2 Ailes Total Me sipe EDIS KO Z Player name O00tahI Slate Peyin l 192 168 F 4 Media tes a lee AMP SereorCapmere 1280672 frome Lidb Remote time N A Player name OG ca la v 102 1681 240 a a MAC OOOO HECAIO freee MA barole hee i NAA gt Golected Toriai players 4 7 we a gt 10 4 The progress bar provides an estimate of the remaining time to completion oo B fleck tu scherts Laport Rie tot Too Hee Q ere I PEETS MP a Ui Lf Sent method _ Seinct ot Sect nana pape 25 Sea Sch3 4che 8827 db4at 7 oie 3a 102 168 1207 Total the count 2 Mes Total She size 6385 KB Agybst Media Mes IMP SereenCaptere 1200 72 Player rame OHS c P400 4957 8c12 9b 5001AN ES jP 1921681103 lt 3 MAC es se 000842253858 _ h Selected Total glayers 1 7 Executing 1 Pending 0 E m aa 5 Upon synchronization complete the player s will begin to play the new playlist ewok Export via USB Drive HD 1080p XDS If you prefer to update contents without a network you can export contents to a USB drive and plug it into the player s USB port for synchronization 1 Select USB export mode Instructions are shown on screen 11 Back to schectle LP Taper che bat Pasaword Select neho Total fie court 3 Fi
10. h Adfotain Manager Express only Note Full HD Photo frame player configuration is not supported in this release Please refer to the player s user manual for USB keyboard menu configuration method 4 1 Setting the clock 1 Start Adfotain Manager Express and click on the Configuration button on the top right 2 Select device from the drop down list 3 Click Auto detect player button to locate all network connected devices of the same model A progress bar is shown and players are added to a list of operational network devices You can also stop the search once the target device appears in the list 13 fle Eat Toots treb eo V ey Back ta schedule Configuration lt 7 z Select method Pigyer neme ch22e05f f0c2 4702 87de Jef LAE lhe a we network P x A 192156581173 D Mac OSOCDESSELSI Firmware 157ir Remote bre 10 19 2009205 AM Player name G697Scaa af28 Sbea a9nt d62ce80S505b Fi P 192 168 1107 f MAC 020034010101 S Firrreevere N A Remote tme NVA Pigyer name NMP 1005 0050c 2888 ide Z IP 192 168 1238 Input password berm rd P MAC OCSOCRERELAE prem aL Firmevere N A l Remote bre NA Pigyer name sefecfol 919Sd dee Socd S3 271 abe 152 166 1170 f tg e mac COSC DBRELSC W gs Nis 7 Selected Tote players 1 8 Green player is online Red previously detected but currently offline Question mark unknown player or password incorrect Select o
11. ic computer skills can quickly create or modify content playback schedules using Manager Express to deliver the right message to the right audience at the right times 1 1 What s new Version 2 3 feature highlights e Publish PowerPoint slides directly to the Player 2003 2007 2010 static only e Supports Video Input sequence in playlist scheduling e Supports full screen portrait mode auto rotate content e Supports GPIO buttons layout e Supports Looping or Weekly schedule e Schedule video display on off e Auto detect IP MAC address and models e Easy setup for multi zone layout Version 2 2 feature highlights e Supports XDS 101 Digital Signboard playlist scheduling e Supports MP3 scheduling for all models e Multi zone split screen scheduling e Minute accurate time slot scheduling e Device configuration and setup panel HD 720p only e Firmware upgrade wizard e Image fit crop and stretch options 1 2 Conventions Since Manager Express works with multiple hardware types some features are applicable only to certain models Look for the following symbols to see whether a particular feature is supported on your player Key Player type SD Media Appliance HD 720p HD Media Player HD 1080p Full HD Media Appliance XDS Digital Signboard Photo frame appliance 1 3 Content management Overview a videos Ei i SE care USE drive photos 3 PC running Signage f or
12. ion is 300 seconds 5 min It can be changed to any desired time in seconds ae XMP 320 330 340 Prawe update Recest terns Ogetor leaternal aucko suuel coment Owrabon 300 sex Prenen for tiie comfirrston orty Schedule on off wreen Orao ard dop fles 20 preview A minrdow Proceed to export gt gt Weekly schedule mode Ta CD By 7 Looping Ermar pepe res hee Looping rt Scheduled cormbent wall be Tar cantrucusiy playback according to defined order Video onoff LEG avi options are also available in this mode l ia patani tgok Iik be PURS Weekly schedule bMS POSE Deira a sthedule that tall play every week Variety schedule LWDSC 0238 templates help user to fast creste a their weekly schedule Select Weekly Schedule from the Program Method drop down to switch to weekly schedule mode Weekly Schedule mode provides finer control over your playlists While Looping mode plays several files in a specified order over and over Weekly Schedule mode lets you specify several different Looping mode playlists to be played at different times of the day and week Weekly Schedule view fee hee High o B y Birmy Sr Gomi Choose the aspect ratio of your display itech epia A a _ menemn an Create a playback time slot or tae a Lh ai set a video off slot see below Cee ieg eee aam Seem Ey cd Edit time slot in a pop up wind
13. les Total file awe ZLS 68 i Priaeytont Meda fies 0O07 jogi2 16 KBytes Attach a USB drive to your computer s USB port and click the Export button You will be prompted to keep or delete previous contents The progress bar shows you an estimate of the remaining time to completion Upon transfer complete remove the USB drive and insert it in the player The on screen display will show you the file s being copied oho 1 gt Upon synchronization complete the player begins to play the new playlist Remove the USB drive from the player Network Export via CF card SD Network Remove the CF card from your player and connect it to your PC to transfer contents When you re insert the card and reboot the player the new playlist begins playback 1 Select CF Card export mode Instructions are shown on screen 12 File tet Toots Help Back to schedule Select method A vu network r o gt vin CF Cant Tertal file count 3 Files Total fie size 236 KE Pirit 4 Meda fier 0807 prolz14 ytes Remove the CF card and connect it to your PC via a card reader Click the Export button to export contents You will be prompted to keep or delete previous contents The progress bar shows you an estimate of the remaining time to completion Upon transfer complete remove the CF card and insert it in the player and P e e a the player will begin to play the new contents 4 Player Configuration wit
14. ne or multiple players by clicking on it Click again to deselect After you have selected all the players to configure click Configure player NOTE You will see a dialog box if one or more players cannot be configured due to it going offline You may continue to changing settings for other players In the General Settings tab click on the circled arrow to see a list of players you are configuring Confirm and select the appropriate time zone to ensure correct schedule playback The time and date is automatically synchronized with your PC when you click Apply Some options shown here may not be available depending on your player model 14 4 2 15 als lt P Gereral Fehyark Jigware ee Player informatie Pla Aarne Leahey tires pelting GhAT 0800 Tanwar 7 Cumeri bene Multeple selectian Dubpus talutar sepib Acet pastword to blank Pea perpacnd Retype riy paseword 6 Set the device password The device password protects contents from begin updated by unauthorized sources You can either remove the password check Reset password to blank or specify anew password for the player s Setting the network identification If you are using a DHCP network please proceed to the next section The network settings tab lets you specify the player s static IP address and other settings It s important that no two devices on the network share the same IP Net mask gateway domain and DNS can also be configured
15. on this page Please consult your network administrator if you are uncertain of the values to these settings aa op TENE Mrterork advanced L IP Configuration Type CHER DHCP cirri digeta _sagnage Sisi F Address Pirima Gateway C ma i CAS Apply Cancel 4 3 Advanced settings This page lets you change the management mode of the device Some modes are not applicable depending on the model you have selected 1 LAN mode default Local network management via Adfotain Manager Express 2 USB mode Limits player content updates to USB drive or CF card only 3 WAN mode This mode allows remote management operations via the optional Scala Content Manager 5 Release 5 l T Pp er ie La ih eee D Operhorn mode LAN Default Por local nateork cpensbeest WS Fer local phnddlord cnerabceit WA For connecter bo web bared services ip ly Cancel a 16 5 Software and Firmware Updates HD 720p HD 1080p XDS Updates provide enhanced features and reliability for player systems 5 1 Program updates Adfotain Manager Express checks for program updates via internet connection if available You can also manually search for an update from the Help menu File Edit Tools heip Tips for new usa i Check for update selecti model eee Exp Oo GP About If an update is found proceed to downloading and installing the update as instructed
16. ow Delete a playback time slot Calendar view area of schedule Schedule templates is a collection of schedule presets to allow quick customization Drag and dropa template to the calendar view area to apply the preset Tieg eel ee Ae bp papapa bevel O Time slot playlist editor Specify the Days Hours and Minutes of this playlist Plpdan aar bos it m Li Je Choose a color label to easily identify schedule Blryhaet rir ee ne Coir Lebel fan mae Click the Layout format button to expand the layout editor Select a layout pattern from the horizontal scroll list select a region to schedule related contents ic text for Text region Repeat for each remaining region Add videos PPT files images and text txt files to playlist note that not all contents may be assigned to all regions were am Save changes to complete this playlist Video off slot editor Video off slot allows your display to enter sleep mode Pinyteck hoes for nz r ja H0 Fiba diy fore Lh specify the Days Hours and Minutes for video off save changes to complete settings Saving your schedule Saving your schedule You can save your schedule settings so that you E Gia can make small adjustments to them later rather Weelty schedule than starting over from scratch each time Click on Recent items the Adfotain Manager Express icon on the top left gj to save the current schedule settings or to open pre
17. t supported Please refer to the player s user manual for USB keyboard menu configuration method 6 2 Player Mode Settings If your player cannot synchronize contents you may need to change it to the correct operation mode Please refer to the player configuration section of each manual on how to change the operation mode Export mode CF player Network player HD Full HD player Digital Signboard using a CF Default USB or LAN mode N A N A Card mode default using a USB N A USB mode LAN mode default LAN mode default Drive in a Local N A LAN mode default LAN mode default LAN mode default Network Video Compatibility Chart for SD Standard Definition models Format Resolution Video Bitrate Audio Codec Audio Bitrate MPEG 1 Up to 720x576 1 5 Mbit s MPEG 1 Layer 3 128 224 kbit s MPEG 2 Up to 720x576 1 5 Mbit s MPEG 1 Layer 3 128 224 kbit s 6 4 Video Compatibility Chart for Full HD models Format Resolution Video Bitrate Audio Codec Audio Bitrate MPEG 2 Up to 1920x1080 MPEG 1 Layer 3 128 224 kbit s MPEG 4 AVC Up to 1920x1080 MPEG 1 Layer 3 128 224 kbit s VC 1 WMV9 Up to 1920x1080 MPEG 1 Layer 3 128 320 kbit s Windows Audio playback is not supported as sound files or as video soundtracks 6 5 Video Compatibility Chart for Digital Signboards Format Resolution Video Bitrate Audio Codec Audio Bitrate MPEG 4 Up to 720x480 Up to 4Mbps MPEG 1 Layer 3 128 224 kbit s MPEG 1 Up to 720x480 Up to 4Mbps MPEG 1 Layer 3 128
18. viously created ones 3 3 Step 3 of 3 Export Files The final step in Adfotain Manager Express lets you export all files and playlist to your player Depending on your player model you can export via network or removable media USB or CF Card Export via LAN Select LAN USB or CF Export Only Eki KP applicable export modes are shown Sales mpy _ fea i mE n Men g pi Tei wane In LAN mode click on the Auto detect player button to see a list of players on the network Identify your player by its MAC or IP address Click again if you don t see your player You can also manually Add player Detection progress is shown If you see your player you can stop the process Click Export to begin transfer Enter your player password if set under the Authentication column You can set a password and name for each player in the configuration mode Previously entered pass words are retained until modified Export via Network HD 1080p XDS Neharirk USE CF Card Adfotain Manager Express auto detects your player s network location for transfer 1 Click Auto detect player to search for your network connected players 2 Alternatively you can manually Add device to enter the IP 3 Multiple players may be detected and more than one player can be synchronized at once Click and highlight each player s box you wish to upload to Hold the control key on your keyboard to select multipl
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