Signage Manager Express Release 2.2 Software User Manual
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1. Ec slides 1 4 Player configuration and update only Network configuration and firmware updates may be performed in Signage Manager Express via a control panel and step by step wizard NOTE NMP 550 CD 1010 configuration not yet supported Configuration Upgrade 2 Installation 2 1 Minimum system requirements Windows Vista or Windows XP operating systems 1 GHz AMD or Intel CPU DirectX 9 512 MB of system memory NET Framework 3 0 20 GB hard drive higher versions and numbers also compatible PowerPoint 2003 or 2007 required for PowerPoint slideshow feature Windows Media Player 10 or 11 required for video previews 2 2 Setup process s Digital Signage Product CD Insert the Software CD and the installer should pop up automatically If it does not start double click on setup exe locate d on your CD using Windows Explorer If you haven t installed NET Framework 3 0 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 0 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 install the NET Framework and run this setup again The NET Framework can be obtained from the web Would you like to do this now Installer Window m The installer will g2. 2 Files ac Total file sizef B362 Ki Firmware N A Playlist Remote time N A 4 Meda Player name NMP 060084000107 iP 192 166 1209 e i 08008401019 Firmware A Selected Total players 2 8 Enter your player password if set under the Authentication column You can set a password and name for each player in the configuration mode Select LAN USB or CF Export Only applicable export modes are shown 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 Previously entered passwords are retained until modified Export via Network HD CD 1010 Signage Manager Express auto detects your player s network location for transfer 1 Click Auto detect player to search for your network connected players File Edit Tools Help Back to schedule xX Remove player 4 Modify settings Select method A via network OB va ay Total file count 2 Files Total file size 8390 KB 4 Playlist index smil 8 KBytes 4 Media files XMP ScreenCapture 1280x72 Total players 0 Proceed to export 2 Alternatively you can manually Add device to enter the IP 3 Multiple players may be detected and more
3. b Playlist 4 Media files XMP ScreenCapture 1280x72 Player name 00d0c9b6ca3d IP 192 168 1 240 MAC 00 D0 C9 B6 CA 3D Firmware N A Remote time N A Player name cO0a9f5c4 9499 4957 8cf2 9b59301d785c IP 192 168 1 165 00 08 AB 25 3B 58 11 4b Executing 1 Pending 0 Proceed to export 5 Upon synchronization complete the player s will begin to play the new playlist Export via USB Drive HD CD 1010 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 File Edit Tools Help f iJ Back to schedule NMP Select method GD wince card Total file count 3 Files Total file size 216 KB b Playlist 4 Media files 0807 jpg 216 KBytes i 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 ea a 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 a5 Upon synchronization complete the player begins to play the new playlist N Remove the USB drive from the player Network gt Export via CF card SD Network USB CF Card Remove the CF card from your pl
4. 7 JPEG image compatibility NOTICE nrbis aiaa Eaa E E 19 6 8 Please Wait message shows up often and takes long time tO go aWay cccccssssseeeeeeeeeeeeees 19 1 Overview Welcome to Signage Manager Express a convenient way to manage digital signage content for digital signage media players The Signage Manager Express software is designed to be simple by leveraging the power of your personal computer Anyone with basic computer skills can quickly create or modify schedules delivering the right message to the right audience at the right times 1 1 What s new Version 2 2 feature highlights e Supports CD 1010 playlist scheduling e Supports MP3 scheduling for all models Version 2 1 feature highlights e Multi zone split screen scheduling e Minute accurate time slot scheduling e Device configuration and setup panel SD 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 Player type NMP 200 SD Appliance NMP 550 Full HD Appliance CD 1010 Photo frame appliance 1 3 Content management Overview A Import Schedule Transfer Play p videos USB drive im photos PC running Signage or e Manager Express Network PowerPoint me a players and displays
5. a son Select a layout pattern from the horizontal scroll list Select a region to schedule related contents i e text for Text region Repeat for each remaining region saad x 4 Add videos PPT files images and text txt files to playlist ee note that not all contents may be assigned to all regions ee Save changes to complete this playlist Video off slot allows your display to enter sleep mode Playback hours from 00 00 to 24 00 SUN Playback days from Specify the Days Hours and Minutes for video off Save changes to complete settings Saving your schedule File Edit Tools Saving your schedule You can save your schedule settings so that you New it Open 7 ary can make small adjustments to them later rather l Save Weekly schedule than starting over from scratch each time Click on Recent Recent items the Signage Manager Express icon on the top left to save the current schedule settings or to open a Exit previously created ones 3 3 Step 3 of 3 Export Files The final step in Signage 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 File Edit Tools Help Back to schedule 6697 Scaa af28 4bes a90 192 1683 40 060084010101 N A Player name NMP 1005 0050c268814e Ip 192 168 1238 OC DAR AL Total file count
6. 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 Signage 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 Firmware update Select method A via USB 3 Find your firmware by click button _Browsen Prepare USB drive 17 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 yet supported Please refer to the player s user manual for USB keyboard menu configuration method 6 2 P
7. 480p widescreen wireless network display MPEG 4 i ASP JPEG and PowerPoint Slides l Preview for title confirmation only Schedule on off screen Drag and drop files to preview in window model names may vary Proceed to export gt gt 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 File Edit Tools Help Q Recent items i Co Looping Expo honey public Media 649 avi noney public Media dasani avi a honey public Media a a Media files Main Settings Wang D 0SC_0238 jpg Duration 7 sec D pog G D gold_10sec avi CAUsers Viack honey public Media Diaporama BD oney public Media dasani avi Play full video lengt Users Jack Wang D IMGP0335 PG Duration 7 sec Play full video length honey pubbc Media Diaporama joney public Media 649 avi joney public Media gold_10secavi Play full video length Drag and rp ies preven window 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
8. ViewSonic S44 Signage Manager Express Release 2 2 Software User Manual December 2009 Contents T OV GIWIOW sriccssccranticsesacndasees a a AEA 1 1 1 What S NEW cirsoeirserruriessriinis estro r ranir onairea EEr AE ENa on sasmneeecoaneaestecaraueceessavieoneracientsneasenseneces 1 1 2 Sea aee i TE E EA E A A A A A A A A E A 1 1 3 Content management Overview ssssssssessssrrsssrrsssrrsssrrrssrrsssrrrssrrsssrressreessreessrressrressreessereeseeeest 1 1 4 Player configuration and Update ncascarecceavepsesmendtnntuteassnsauesssemeawedeutmendooanehoapseuiewsiingarsentaedaewdteareneoneons 2 2 MIVA Mek ONO a PTE TE O A NTE A N T 2 2 1 Minimum system requirements icscnssdnasaunsitwnasanatenssanatens vrapllebsnenstavaansalnasnansievannaainaswamshensaeratecenannsans 2 2 2 Setup process s n osesensenseeresreseosrerreresresseneerroresrenroresresrenreresressesreresresrenseneoresreseereoreorensenesresreseenene 2 ODEN Oa E wad esicaweccoicvers neacumugewecyeaueecieucteaans 4 3 1 Step 1 Of 32 Selectplayer Modelen R D 4 3 2 SEP 2 0 eo Program schedule escria eh cree eee meen nen eee ees meer een re 4 3 3 OE UNS E A E O A A A E A A E E A A T 8 4 Player Configuration with Signage Manager Express ccsscssscsccsscsscceccesccscceccesccscceccesccscceccescessceccescs 12 4 1 Setting the CHOCK cnccaeyatveconssamsnn onsauesnsunuoasanenauyeeenn saanrtin euesanraenseysusancenvuncapcorenarapenneaescteaeanpecntaueannanees 12 4 2 Setting the
9. ayer 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 11 ot aS a File Edit Tools Help fi Back to schedule NMP Select method wal d A via network wt via USB oa gt via CF Card Total file count 3 Files Total file size 216 KB b Playlist 4 Media files 0807 jpg 216 KBytes 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 the player will begin to play the new contents 4 Player Configuration with Signage Manager Express only Note NMP 550 CD 1010 configuration is not yet supported Please refer to the player s user manual for USB keyboard menu configuration method 4 1 Setting the clock 1 Start Signage Manager Express and click on the Configuration button on the top right Select device from the drop down list 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 th
10. d ratio display signboard models 6 6 PowerPoint Slideshow Feature Availability Signage Manager Express PowerPoint slideshow feature requires PowerPoint 2003 or 2007 installed If PowerPoint is not detected a PowerPoint disabled icon is shown Your system does not have PowerPoint 2007 installed PowerPoint transcode function is disabled If you would like to use the slideshow feature a PowerPoint 2007 60 day trial 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 Signage 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 19
11. e list File Edit Tools Help s i A Back to schedule Configuration L Auto detect player sih Add player xX Remove player A Modify settings 2 Select method _ Select ali Select none 9 A vin ee oo name cb22a05f f0c2 4f02 874e 12e6f148clfa 192 168 1 128 a an 00 50 C2 88 81 53 Firmware 1 5 7 1r Remote time 10 19 20092 06 AM a name d6975caa af28 4bea a9bf d62ce804505b 192 168 1 107 A 08 00 84 01 01 01 Firmware N A Remote time N A ei name NMP 100S 0050c288814e 192 168 1 238 Input password below ae 00 50 C2 88 81 4E E Firmware N A submit Remote time N A ad name ae6acfb1 al9d 4cc6 9ccb 5321d4599b46 192 168 1 170 i 00 50 C2 88 81 9C Firmware N A Selected Total players 1 8 Configure device Green player is online Red previously detected but currently offline Question mark unknown player or password incorrect 4 Select one 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 5 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
12. i i gold_10se bee MGPOS3 Weekly schedule 1 MMGPO346 Defined a schedule that will play every week Variety schedule 1 DSC_O238 templates help user to fast create 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 File Edit Tools Help gg 6 e YF 7 Choose the aspect ratio of your display Weekly schedule Export Configuration Upgrade Schedule template r Aspect Widescreen 169 7 Create a playback time slot or set a video off slot see below Edit time slot ina pop up window 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 Time slot playlist editor Specify the Days Hours and Minutes of this playlist Playback hours from 09 00 to 19 00 Choose a color label to easily identify schedule Playback days from SUN to THU Color label Edit color Taye omat Tce ontop Click the Layout format button to expand the layout editor
13. ic IP Address Netmask Gateway Domain DNS 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 LAN mode default Local network management via Signage Manager Express 2 USB mode Limits player content updates via USB drive or CF card only WAN mode This mode allows remote management operations via the optional Scala Content Manager 5 Release 5 A e a plg General Network Advanced WAN mode Operation mode 192 168 1 109 NMP 200U 1 5 7 1 USB For local standalone operations LAN Default For local network operations I WAN For connection to web based services Apply Cancel 15 5 SOMWA and Firmware Updates TRT eeu enhanced features and reliability for player systems 5 1 Program updates Signage 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 Help Tips for new user i f gt p Sf A i Check for updat Select model das n ES Expt u i About Recent items M ral fot l Sunes If an update is found proceed to downloading and installing the update as instructed by the step by step dialogue boxes 5 2 Firmware updates Firmware upgrade poses certain risks and in rare cases
14. 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 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 i e 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 a IMAGE m 3 seconds rE E S A IMAGE mm 7 seconds amp 3 Sindki n 36 seconds l y 4 AMEND 3 mm 7 seconds Qa 51 VIDEO lt va 6 SLIDESHOW mace 3 seconds minimum duration for all media Default duration is 7 seconds for images and full length for videos and slideshows Click Edit above to change these settings mums 30 Seconds mums 25 Seconds m3 seconds mmm 7 seconds ms 36 Seconds Repeat 1 6 endlessly Weekly schedule mode Looping Scheduled content will be continuously playback according to defined order Video on off i BAS avi options are also available in this mode Upgrade i asan av
15. layer 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 CD 1010 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 CD 1010 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 3 128 224 kbit s Regardless of the resolution all videos are played in 16 9 or 4 3 aspect ratio depending on widescreen or standar
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17. 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 multiple players Click the Export button to update contents e File Edit Tools Help ab Back to schedule Export Q XMP 300 XMP 305 Select Wun Select all_ Select none _ i i Player name 35ff5ea7 5cb5 4cbe 8827 db4a87d04a86 va na IP 192 168 1207 ZA 00 D0 C9 D6 3D 60 Firmware 11 Y via USB Remote time N A yy Total file count 2 Files Total file size 8385 KB H Player name 000bab253aba b Playlist IP 192 168 1 81 4 Media files lt L MAC 00 08 AB 25 3A BA XMP ScreenCapture 1280x72 Firmware 114b Remote time Player name 00d0c9b6ca3d IP 192 168 1 240 MAC 00 D0 C9 B6 CA 3D Firmware N A Remote time N A Player name cOa9f5c4 9499 4957 8cf2 9b59301d785c IP 192 168 1 165 72 MAC 00 0B AB 25 3B 58 aa Ps 4N Selected Total players 4 7 4 The progress bar provides an estimate of the remaining time to completion File Edit Tools Help Back to schedule lt Cy Auto detect player sb Add player Ld Modily settings XMP 300 XMP 305 Select method iz naa Player name 35ff5ea7 5cb5 4cbe 8827 db4a87d04a86 ven an IP 192 168 1 207 MAC 00 D0 C9 D6 3D 60 Firmware id O via USB Remote time N A y Total file count 2 Files Total file size 8385 KB
18. uide you through the steps required to install Signage Manager Express on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil of criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law peck ode Run the installer and follow the step by step instructions Close the installer to finish installation For improved performance in Signage Manager Express The latest Microsoft NET 3 5 SP1 may offer improved performance in Signage 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 ae Welcome i Let s get started E 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 File Edit Tools Help 3 v CD B Select model Looping Export NMP 550 1080p open API network player lt 7 MPEG 1 2 4 ASP H 264 VC 1 JPEG PNG and X PowerPoint Slides Med NMP 200 480p network media player MPEG 1 2 JPEG and PowerPoint Slides CD 1010
19. with your PC when you click Apply Some options shown here may not be available depending on your player model 13 4 2 i oS ie Network Advanced n WAN mode Player information 192 168 1 109 NMP 200U Player name lt Multiple selection gt 1 5 7 1 l Date time setting GMT 08 00 Taiwan a USB mode 192 168 1 137 Current time lt Multiple selection gt NMP 200U Output resolution Security E Reset password to blank New password aebacfb1 al9d 4cc6 9ccb 192 168 1 170 NMP 200U 1 5 7 1 Retype new password m Apply Cancel 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 on this page Please consult your network administrator if you are uncertain of the values to these settings OTE General Network Advanced WAN mode IP Configuration Type DHCP 192 168 1 109 NMP 200U 1 5 7 1r DHCP class digital_signage Stat
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