SAM-MZ User Manual
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1. Closes the program When ticked opens the last banner advert that was edited When unticked opens the program to a clean screen When ticked causes the transfer progress window to close automatically when transfer is finished When unticked causes the transfer window to remain on screen for troubleshooting purposes Allows you to choose which SAM MZ you are configuring if you have multiple SAM MZ players The other settings should only be changed under direction from Sedao Support Manual Click here to download the latest copy of these instructions About Displays product version information Upgrade Reserved for future use V1 0 Page 13 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao O www sedao amp Reference 2 Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts S Settings Menu Layout Tab Select preferred layout from single zone dual zone left and right or top and bottom and three zone Content Tab Change player name and FTP details advanced users only Advanced Tab Advanced settings V Version Menu Display software version number and network options E Edit Menu Edit current zone layout by dragging borders to increase or decrease the size of zones Also allows the user to change zone based settings F Full Screen Toggles full screen player ESC Closes Software V1 0 Page 14 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao O www sedao amp Refere2. Sedao Ltd SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player User manual revised August 2012 Sedao Digital Signage Software sf E he Insert CD Rom and n wait for on scree a sedao instructions SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao O www sedao amp Contents PACE OIC TIO Mic EP A A N E E E T A E AT E A E AE N 2 pa IM VOe ANEM Z o E E E EAE E ees 2 Step 1 Installing your SAM MZ cccccccccssssseecceeecceeeseeecceeeeaeseessececceeeeueesseececsaueeseeeceeseeuaaseeeeeeeeeeeaueaseeeeeesesuggensss 3 WOE O SE a a E E E E E E E E E SE 4 Turning the SAM MZ Player off and ON cccccccsssccccesececceeccceceescceeeuseceeeeneceeeeuecessusecetseneceeeees 4 Step 2 Installing the 3Zone software on your PC ssssssssssssssrrrsesrerrreessrrreesrreressstrresrtresssreressrteresertreeseeetereseeereese 4 To install the SOFTWALE eee ecccccccccecceeeeeeeessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessaaeeeesessseeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaaaaueassssseeeeeeeeeeeeess 5 Step 3 Usine SZ ORC UIs ING IVES SCI ET osci eei E 7 Checking the network connection to your SAM MZ ssssssssssssnssssseresssrrrresssreresssrerosseresssreresserrressereesssreresssseerees 7 Changing Zone 1 Movies and IMages sscccccsssescccsesssscccccsssesscesccsssscencesesseccussssencesssssencesssssensccsssssensesssssess 8 Changing Zone 2 Banner AdvertsS eeessssreresssceresssecesssreressereecosssrerosssrerosssrcossrerosssreressseersssr
3. T E E T A LE 16 V1 0 Page 1 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao O www sedao amp Introduction SAM MZ is the Sedao All Media Multi Zone Digital Signage Player The small form factor player is easy to install and to manage Designed from the outset to have you up and running in much less than an hour Unpacking your SAM MZ Your SAM MZ shipping carton contains the following items 1 x SAM MZ Digital Signage Player 1 x Power transformer 1 x Power lead 1 x Wall Mount desktop stand can be supplied if requested 1 x Software CD with License Code 1 x HDMI lead Rear connections HDMI DC Power Input Audio Button on top panel Input VGA USB2 RJ45 Audio Analogue A Type F x 41 Ethernet Output V1 0 Page 2 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao Step 1 Installing your SAM MZ Choose a location where you have easy access to a power supply and a network connection The player should also be situated where it can easily be connected to the display screen SAM MZ must be installed vertically with the text on the stickers being the correct way up The ventilation slots at the top must not be obstructed 1 Important Before you begin please take note of the Player name which is provided on a sticker attached to the player You may wish to do this before mounting the player if the position will make this information difficult to read Player Name 2 If using the wall brack
4. information before continuing ic 5 Setup 3Zone Instant Messages 2 Welcome to the 3Zone Instant Messages Setup Wizard Please read the following License Agreement You must accept the terms of this agreement before continuing with the installation This will install 3Zone Instant Messages 2 11 3 0 on your computer it is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Sedao Ltd a End User License Agreement A Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Preface This license agreement is a legal agreement between you your employer if using for business use and Sedao Ltd By installing or otherwise using this software you agree to be At the Welcome screen click Next At the License Agreement screen please take time to read and understand the license terms If you agree click I accept the agreement and click Next If you do not agree the setup program will exit without installing the software gE ey Setup 3Zone Instant Messages Select Destination Location gt Where should 3Zone Instant Messages be installed p ee Instant Messages kj Select Start Menu Folder Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts J Setup will install 3Zone Instant Messages into the following folder a Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder To
5. not indicate any relationship with or endorsement by any person or entity Sedao does not accept responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in or for the accuracy or reliability of the contents of this document Sedao cannot accept any responsibility for any disruption or loss to your data or computer systems or for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages that arise in connection with the use of information in or links contained within this document Sedao provide advice and examples which have been tested in a generic environment The outcome of changes you make may differ based on information which is not known to us It is best practice to always backup your data before following any instructions V1 0 Page 16
6. surface of the player to the right of the name sticker After a short delay the player will shut down and the LED s will extinguish To switch the player back on press the button on the front surface to the right of the name sticker There will be a short delay before the image is displayed on the display screen In the event of a power cut the SAM MZ will switch itself back on automatically Step 2 Installing the 3Zone software on your PC In order to edit the information being displayed on screen you need to install the included software onto your own PC or laptop System Requirements a Your own PC or Laptop must be running Windows XP or Windows 7 b The NET Framework 2 0 is required If you are running Windows XP and this component is not yet installed you will be prompted to download and install it during the installation If this should happen follow the on screen instructions and ensure you have a valid internet connection for the duration of the installation c You will temporarily need administrator rights In Windows 7 click Yes if you are warned that the installation program will make changes to your computer V1 0 Page 4 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao O www sedao amp To install the software 1 Insert the CD into your computers CD or DVD drive 2 Choose to Run the installation program rT ey Setup 3Zone Instant Messages Please read the following important
7. you will see the Sedao messages on screen If you do not see the messages on screen after 60 seconds please a Check the power is on there should be a blue LED on the front of the player to the right of the name sticker b Check that you display screen is set to the correct AV input For example HDMI or VGA Your display may refer to the connections with different names such as DVI1 HDMI2 or PC c Check the connections between the display screen and player have been properly made If you are using long cables or an extender system try connecting a short 5m or less cable directly between the player and display screen V1 0 Page 3 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao O www sedao amp What s on screen When you first switch on a new SAM MZ you will see a screen similar to the below screen Zone 1 Welcome to Wood Lane School u put in your own a kya it will get the nice wavey effect is wavey a word www sedao co uk Zone 2 zone 3 Zones are configured using the 3Zone Instant Messenger software on the supplied CD Zone 1 is used to play movies and or images Zone 2 is used to play configurable banner adverts containing customised text and images You can display up to 10 separate adverts in sequence Zone 3 is used to play a scrolling text message Turning the SAM MZ Player off and on If you wish to turn off the player simply press the blue Power button on the front
8. Zone Instant Messages g Setup 3Zone Instant Messages Completing the 3Zone Instant Installing D Please wait while Setup installs 3Zone Instant Messages on your computer Q f Messages Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing 3Zone Instant Messages on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Creating shortcuts C Programs Sedao 3Zone Instant Messages 3Zone Instant Messages Ink Click Finish to exit Setup The software will be installed This may take a couple of minutes When completed simply click Finish 3Zone instant messenger will be started automatically V1 0 Page 5 O www sedao The first time the software is launched you will be asked to enter your license details A Unregistered Application Thank you for your interest in Sedao 3Zone Instant Messages The full version of QuickChange is supplied with an extensive range of templates designed by leading graphic designers Sedao website www sedao co uk Product website Enter your license key located on the CD wallet or case then click Update and follow the instructions on screen Your SAM MZ is now ready to be configured using the 3Zone Instant Messenger software V1 0 Page 6 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao Step 3 Using 3Zone Instant Messenger mai m a 3 one Instant Messaq
9. ange the text displayed within the template 1 Click on an area that contains some text The text editing window will be displayed at the bottom of the screen If the window does not appear try clicking the Text tab at the bottom left a Arial Mounge Simplest Leisure Industry TV screen marketing 2 Edit the text in the main part of the window 3 Use the toolbar to select from left to right the Font Bold Italic Underline Justification and Size of the text Selections made here affect all the text in the box Justification options are Top left Top Centre Top Right Centre Left Centre Centre Right Bottom Left Bottom Centre Bottom Right The text is scaled to match the pre defined text area The text size drop down has no affect if you try to make the text larger than the size of the text area Therefore sometimes it may appear as though the text size dropdown is not working 4 To change the text colour click the Colour tab at the bottom of the text editing window Picker Current Recent Colours JL E The method of changing text colour is the same as the method for changing the overall colour scheme See Changing the colour scheme later in this guide V1 0 Page 10 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao Changing the colour scheme In addition to changing the text colour you can also change the colour scheme of the template as a whole 1 Click any area of
10. continue click Next if you would like to select a different folder click Browse Sedao 3Zone Instant Messages H Sedao 3Zone Instant Messages Browse To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse Apps SedaO Ltd 3Zone Instant Messages Browse At least 39 0 MB of free disk space is required E Dont create a Start Menu folder Gee a Accept the default settings on these screens unless your network administrator has advised you to change them Click Next to proceed Ta 5 Setup 3Zone Instant Messages Ready to Install D Setup is now ready to begin installing 3Zone Instant Messages on your computer E Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back if you want to review or change any settings l ey Setup 3Zone Instant Messages Select Additional Tasks bi Which additional tasks should be performed ia Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing 3Zone Instant Messages then click Next r ARER EIE Cae IEE EEE RE C Apps SedaO Ltd 3Zone Instant Messages If you do not wish to have a desktop shortcut you can uncheck the option On the Ready to install screen you will be advised if any additional components need to be downloaded and installed with this software Click Next r F B Setup 3
11. er sedao Important Integration Information If relying upon remote and online content it is important to ensure the Player has a reliable connection to your LAN and Internet You also need to configure your firewall to allow the software features that you intend to use For further advice and documentation covering integration of your player into your infrastructure please contact your Sedao representative or browse the Manuals pages on the Sedao Website Further Information Sources for Further Information Your Sedao Representative Your Sedao representative will be able to assist you resolving any problems or queries you may have or put you in direct contact with a technical specialist Depending on your region it may be possible to book on site off site or remote log in training with Sedao through your representative There is also a range of artwork template and screen creation services available on request Software patches and updates are also available The Sedao Website Create an account here to gain access to the latest software and further information and assistance www sedao co uk The information in this document may contain information on features which have been superceded or withdrawn Sedao reserve the right to make changes to software and manuals at any time without notice Any views expressed in this document may be the views of the author and not the company The use of any examples or illustrations does
12. erossssrecosssreresssrerere 9 TI I INE nE E E E NE 9 Ia A AE E E E A A E E ass A A E E A E 10 Changing the eele el lacs a qe ae a enian aia ee ianei 11 Saving THE banner AAV ENE ui ccarscusaicnoovasawnstanadeloassioosasenesauaanwsansnpeases cnaaasimabisteeeeteen A eae eieanacas 12 Publishing the banner advert LO TNE GISDIAY sasiisccacsteecececsswes ce essnsace a a a nett atl snout 12 Changing Zone 3 Scrolling text wscniccccssdbesccevcccccacacigeatseccasecs se aseuteaes sanesseeaicstee a ene eee eee eee eee 12 Your SAM MZ should now be set up and displaying your own media adverts and text cceeccccsseeeeeeeeeees 12 Reference 1 Other Menu Options sssisse eere ere 13 File M Nnu sssssssetssetesneced teen enenots MARR oaen eanan 13 Settings MENU cc 0cccusnerecetscnnsseterdltedd cussescssssseccnnosrnsseedaresesurseseess ss 13 Help M NU ccccccsscssvesevacveccnsesecnserecadMipeasssecavevsvavscsnavsseraversvavsvsnasssenessess st toot 13 Reference 2 Keyboard Shortcuts cc cc ss GMM cvcsessssencsesserscnccsssrsenccussrsccuesseccsossss se rinira RRR 000 14 Keyboard shortcuts s cccocevccsnssccoso M TTA castes Mnsstscadlcesde a T ocsnat 14 Reference 3 Use USB data drive to configure SAM MZ cccccsssscccccesseeceecaeseccceaeeeeecssauseceeseaneceessaaaeeeeeeseaes 15 Important Integration Intormatidpeeeuas es Saat a T a e a Bla 16 Further Informations a 05 EE Ert E
13. es Double click on the icon on your desktop to open the program The below screen will be displayed a untitled sqf 3Zone Insi File Settings Help Message Press the Publish Text button to send this message to screen Sedao s Simplest Signage System Open Templates Save Zonel Files Publish Image Publish Text 1 sedao lo Description Suggested Items Click on the text photos logos and colours then edit them in the panel at the bottom Double click on the images in the panel to insert your own images Vay A Your Company Object hider c3 Checking the network connection to your SAM MZ When you open the program the SAM MZ s on your network will be located automatically The symbol at the top right of the software window will be green if your SAM MZ has been found In the event that the symbol is displayed as connecting or No SAM this means that the player cannot be located on your network In this case please check the network connection Seek advice from your network administrator if symptoms persist If the player name is not suitable for your network or you need to make advanced network settings please contact Sedao Support for advice In the event that your SAM MZ cannot be used on the network please refer to the Use USB data drive to configure SAM MZ section of this guide Click the No SAM Scan icon if you wish to re scan the network for SAM MZ player s If you ha
14. et affix the bracket to the wall and then insert and secure the player If using the desktop stand secure the stand to the player 3 Connect the HDMI cable between your player and your display screen You can use an alternate cable not supplied of up to 5 metres if you wish Alternately you may choose to connect a VGA cable not supplied between the player and your display screen If you intend to use any form of VGA extender technology please ensure the extender can pass EDID extended display identification data information This ensures the SAM MZ will achieve the best display resolution 4 Connect an Ethernet cable not supplied between your network port and the player You can also connect directly to a network switch hub or router The player should be on the same network as the PC on which the editing software will be installed The network connection that you use must support DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This allows the player to obtain a network IP Internet Protocol address automatically Most networks have a DHCP capability by default Ask your network administrator if you have any queries regarding this 5 Attach the power transformer to the DC IN connector 6 Attach the AC mains lead to the power transformer and then plug it into an AC mains socket The device is suitable for use with UK 240v 50 Hz supplies only When you connect power to the SAM MZ it will turn on automatically and after a short delay
15. have modified the list to your satisfaction simply click Publish All File Transfer Status Lal Initializing file transfer Connecting to 192 168 16 45 Logging in with sedaoplayer NOTE If you accidentally uploaded an exceptionally large file you can click Cancel in this window to abort the transfer V Automatically close this window after successfull transfer Q 7 The File Transfer Status window appears The media files you selected are transferred When complete the file transfer window will close automatically The media files you selected will now be displayed on screen NOTE Itis not recommended that you only upload a single image file In some scenarios doing so could cause damage to your display screen V1 0 Page 8 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao www sedao f amp To troubleshoot uploading media files please refer to Settings later in this guide Changing Zone 2 Banner Adverts To change the banner adverts in Zone 2 simply customise one of the provided banner Templates save the template in one of 10 positions in the playback sequence then publish the customised templates to the player 1 Click Open Templates a Open Templates 2 To edit a template you designed previously locate the template on the My Files tab To create a new template click the Templates tab and locate a template you would like to c
16. lected V1 0 Page 11 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao O www sedao amp Saving the banner advert If you wish to be able to edit this poster again in the future without the need to customise the text colours and images first you need to save the template 1 Click Save in the toolbar at the top of the screen 2 Give your template a name then click Save ae In the future the template can be found in the My Files tab when you click Open Templates Publishing the banner advert to the display You can display up to 10 banner adverts on screen They are saved in positions O 1 2 9 In order to display the template you must choose to overwrite one of the ten locations 1 Check that the correct SAM MZ is displayed at the top right of the main Window and that the icon is green 2 Click Publish Image Publish Image publish Image z 3 Click on one of the ten available locations A preview of the banner rn a Pe lt Wood Lane advert in that location is displayed To overwrite that advert click EE Publish B Sedao Digital eon Signage is the 4 The advert is uploaded immediately mcrae convey messages in a school NOTE 1 If you do not want to play 10 distinct adverts simply save the same advert into multiple locations For example save into locations O 1 2 and 6 7 NOTE 2 It is NOT recommended that y
17. nce 3 Use USB data drive to configure SAM MZ In the event it is not possible to connect your SAM MZ to your network you can use a USB data drive instead To prevent possible data loss Sedao suggest using a small capacity cleaned USB stick 4 GB is usually sufficient depending on the media you wish to transfer 1 Use 3Zone Instant Messages to configure your text banner adverts and media 2 Insert the USB Data drive into a USB port on your computer and if necessary wait for Windows to install the drivers 3 Click File gt Publish all to flash card CAUTION All previous content on the USB data drive will be permanently erased 4 Select the drive letter of your USB data drive Click OK 5 Wait for the activity LED of the USB data drive to stop flashing 6 Eject the USB data drive following the instructions supplied with the device 7 Plug the USB data drive into one of the USB ports on the player There are ports on the back panel and two ports on the front panel under a flap Front connections located under front flap USB3 A Type F x 2 8 The playback will continue whilst your configuration is loaded This may take a few moments 9 When completed a message will be displayed Please remove Flash Stick Remove the USB data drive from the player 10 After a few moments playback will resume using your new media text and adverts V1 0 Page 15 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Play
18. ou save the same advert into all 10 locations In some scenarios this could damage your display screen Changing Zone 3 Scrolling text To change the scrolling text in Zone 3 simply edit the text and then publish the change to the player 1 Check that the correct SAM MZ is displayed at the top right of the main Window and that the icon is green i 3 Click Publish Text Publish Text 2 Make your changes to the text at the top of the main window The text will change on screen instantly Your SAM MZ should now be set up and displaying your own media adverts and text V1 0 Page 12 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player O www sedao f amp Reference 1 Other Menu Options File Menu Open Open Template Save Save AS Export Image Publish all to Flash Card Exit Settings Menu Remember last template Automatically Close FTP Window Connection Settings Help Menu Open s the My Files dialog so you can open a banner advert that you saved previously Open s the Templates dialog to allow you to start customising one of the supplied banner advert templates Saves the current banner advert using the existing filename If the file has not been previously saved acts the same as Save As Allows you to save a customised banner advert in the My Files dialog Allows you to publish a banner advert to one of 10 locations on the player See Advanced Features below
19. the template that is displaying a colour 2 At the bottom of the screen check the only tab displayed is Colour Current Recent Colours a 3 Method 1 Selecting a colour or creating a custom colour Click the Select Button i Click one of the Basic Colours or any of the Custom colours Z Color Benen EET g TLL TILL CLLEGE LLL TOLEI TEENE T ii To create your own custom colour click Define Custom Colour gt gt gt 7 Color TLL LLL TELL TC ie Tae ae LUT TT ian tT iis mt ie A g EE EE EE O EE EE EE EE o i za 3 iii Select a colour in the palette Fine tune the colour using the Hue Saturation and Luminance values OR the Red Green and Blue values Use the slider to customise the intensity Click Add to Custom Colours to add the colour to the Custom Colours selection and then click that selection to make it active Click OK Method 2 Use the picker to match a colour displayed on screen Click Picker The mouse changes to a crosshair Click the colour anywhere on screen that you would like to use You can move the Instant Messages window before clicking Picker to display as an example a letterhead from which you wish to pick the logo colour Method 3 Click one of the Recent Colours The colour you have chosen is now applied to the element or text that you se
20. ustomise Click Open You can only use templates provided with the software or downloaded from www sedao co uk 3zone Bespoke templates may be available at extra cost Please contact your reseller for advice 3 The template you selected is displayed in the centre of the screen ready for editing Changing an image To change the graphic displayed within a template simply 1 Click the centre of the graphic 2 At the bottom left of the screen click the Open icon 3 Browse to your image of choice and double click the image file 4 From the Image Drawing Mode drop down list choose a scaling method sedao for your image a Stretch Stretches the image to fill the required space This will fig 2 fig 3S cause the image to distort but fill the entire area fig 1 b Auto Crop Crops the image from the centre to fit the area fig 2 c Best Fit Fits the entire image in the area by scaling it this will cause any space not used to become transparent fig 3 5 The image is added to the template using the pre defined placeholder If the placeholder is not a perfect square the image will be cropped to fit the shape on the template 6 Once you have the picture on the template you can continue to customise the text and then publish the template V1 0 Page 9 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao O www sedao f amp Changing the text To ch
21. ve multiple SAM MZ players and or need to specify advanced network settings please see the section Settings later in this guide V1 0 Page 7 SAM MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player sedao O www sedao amp Changing Zone 1 Movies and Images To change the movies and images in Zone 1 simply select which media files you wish to be played then publish them to the player 1 Check that the correct SAM MZ is displayed at the top right of the main Window and that the icon is green 2 Click the icon on the toolbar for Zone 1 Files 3 The below screen will be displayed amp Zone Files Delete Bl Publish All In this example there are four media items uploaded 2xJPG images 1xWMV movie and 1xMP4 movie 4 To ADD a new item to the media list click Add Browse to an image or movie file and double click it to add it to the list Many common formats are supported 5 To DELETE an item from the media list select that item in the list above Then click Delete CAUTION The item is removed immediately Changes you make to the Zone1 Files list are saved on the fly If you close the Window any changes already made are retained to make it easy to publish them at a later time Files listed in the Zone1 Files window are listed and played back in alphabetical order To change the playback sequence you need to re name the media files before adding them to the list 6 When you
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