Smart-AVI AP-SNCL-M40GS
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1. c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 63 Above are some examples of different transparency settings figure 6 6 9 S 6 6 D Set the position of creeping text Creeping Line Property Sheet Gereial Fore Window Transparency Window Posen 102268 figure 6 6 10 The Window Position dialog lets you decide where you would like the scrolling text to appear on your screen You have the option of either docking your window to the top or bottom of your screen or positioning it exactly where you want it figure 6 6 10 Creeping Line Property Sheet General Font Window i Transparency Window Postion Docking window Hore x tips s enn cornirssienn spaca 6405460 EUA 100243760 c 2010 SmartAVI 64 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual figure 6 6 11 You also have the ability to adjust the height and width of your textbox as well figure 6 6 11 Note You can preview your changes anytime by clicking the Preview button S 6 6 E Line in a Task The new Creeping Line Manager allows SignagePro users to add multiple Creeping Lines in a Task rather than in a Schedule You can now add multi Creeping Lines into specific Tasks To add Creeping Lines into a Task 1 Click on the Task Properties of the Task you want to add the Creeping Line into Task Properties Task name Enter task name hera E discoverers 1080 Task type Video Video fle Enter f2. Video 480p OhOminOsec TRUE E a Down Delete Llear Properties Cancel Apply Help 3 Go to the properties of the Schedule choose an appropriate task and move it to the task list by pressing the small arrow button figure 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 44 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 3 Client Configuration Properties General Dap amp Time Client Filter Men 5 Schedule start type Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Lale Days of month January February March Apri May a H Example 3 15 20 C Last day of month T ears Example 2000 2005 2007 Schedule start time Schedule time interval Start time 11 05 00 AM pum Additional O Limit to the following interval Fun after Power Failure Bear 12 00 00 AM C Stop schedule when duration period ends L uratian us po us 0 0 D no time limit Loop schedule during duration period C Repeat schedule Every jo minutes y End 11 53 53 PM O Invert interval Full day Cancel Apply Help 4 Go to the Day and Time properties of the schedule and in the Schedule Start Type select Run at User logon This setting will allow SignagePro Player to run the schedule as soon as you reboot the player figure 3 c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 45 SignagePro Task Manager File Schedule Task Configuration xport schedu
3. Z signagepro 2 7 2ip 355 856 KB figure 10 0 1 2 Format your USB thumbdrive Check the letter of the drive in this example removable drive have letter E figure 10 0 2 Filles Stored on This Comp id Shared Documente Hard Disk Drives ag Local Disk C Devices with Removable B 3v Floppy 4 Removable Disk E Open Explore Search Autor lay ator s Docurnents Sharing and Security Format Eject Cut Copy Paste Create Shortcut Rename Properties figure 10 0 2 3 Begin writing the Linux SignagePro firmware onto it by doing this c 2010 SmartAVI 94 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual Administrator All Programs gt Start y figure 10 0 3 CD C signagepro 2 7 1 WRITE E j My Documents EN Recent 2 Documents Si My Pictures ry My Music 1 My Computer W My Network Places Control Panel y Sat Program Access Type the name of a program folder document or and Defaults Ir ernet resource and Windows will aper it Far you ba Printers and Faxes pose 9 Hep and Support BN Fun Opens a program folder document or eb sita Log Off fo Turn em Computer On your PC go to START gt RUN gt CMD figure 10 0 3 and change the directory from the default location c documents and settings user etc to the folder where the unpacked firmware is saved so for example type in this 1s just a sample
4. Operation on end of lack Run nest tasin schedules O Restart current task O wai Toi end al lack periad and then star mest task ni schedule iam Mastuimo seals UPDATE Hes mal m Open as read figure 9 0 1 3 Create new schedule with the Update task in it and start it on the client that you want to update figure 9 0 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 92 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 2 SignagePro Task Manager File Schedule Task Configuration Schedule name Status Enabled Type Tasks Stations Week days Days of m Month Es Schedule 0001 E 0001 schedule 0001 Mew schedule Mew SuperSchedule Delete Schedule Duplicate Carl Inz Shift Ins Of ALL 1 ALL ALL Crl Del Creu F F7 Ctrl Enter figure 9 0 2 Screen that attached to the SignagePro Client will become RED saying not to shutdown the player The process of writing new firmware into the Client will take approximately two or three minutes After updating 1s done client will reboot itself automatically Once the writing has finished and rebooted the client should now be ready c 2010 SmartAVI 9 Update clients firmware via USB 93 S 9 Update clients firmware via USB Important You would need a USB thumbdrive that is at least 2gb in capacity 1 Save the firmware zip folder onto your C drive Extract this folder on to the same location figure 10 0 1
5. The hour as a decimal number using a 12 hour clock range 01 to 12 The day of the year as a decimal number range 001 to 366 The hour 24 hour clock as a decimal number range 0 to 23 single digits are preceded by a blank See also H TZ The hour 12 hour clock as a decimal number range 1 to 12 single digits are preceded by a blank See also lI TZ ol Yom M The minute as a decimal number range 00 to 59 on 700 SS SS X BS sfe fe leletet s ee The month as a decimal number range 01 to 12 A new line character SU Modifier use alternative format see below SU Either AM or PM according to the given time value or the x o c 2010 SmartAVI 4 Adding your company logo 19 corresponding strings for the current locale Noon is treated as pm and midnight as am Like p but in lowercase am or pm or a corresponding string for the current locale GNU The time in a m or p m notation In the POSIX locale this 1s Yor 1 0 T 0 0 0 equivalent to I M S p SU The time in 24 hour notation H M SU For a version including the YoR seconds see T below The number of seconds since the Epoch i e since 1970 01 01 00 00 00 UTC S 77 S The second as a decimal number range 00 to 60 The range is up to 60 to allow for occasional leap seconds t A tab character SU T The time in 24 hour notation H M S SU D The day
6. but make sure you type in the exact directory where the unpacked firmware folder is located Then hit ENTER After the command directory has been changed to the correct folder type in E will be the letter of your USB thumbdrive We just use E as an example Your USB should have its own designated drive letter if it s H then type WRITE H then hit ENTER The writing process will take about 15 20mins c 2010 SmartAVI 9 Update clients firmware via USB 95 CAWINDOWS system3 cmd exe Microsoft Windows AF Uersion 5 1 2600 MC Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp G Documents and Settings Administrator gt cd c signagepro 2 7 1 GEN HRCPRUDEPIUS P RR E ue 4 After the USB writing is done bring the USB to the SignagePro client and insert into the USB port 5 Boot the client and hit DELETE on the keyboard which 1s attached to client serveral times to enter into the BIOS Once you are in the BIOS tab over to the Boot menu to make sure your USB will be the first device to boot from and save changes Reboot 6 Once rebooting the client the unit should recognize your USB and it should automatically start writing the Linux SignagePro firmware onto the internal drive This will take about 1 3mins Once the writing has finished and rebooted the client should now be ready c 2010 SmartAVI 96 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S Specifications Form Fact
7. figure 6 6 15 5 Enable Creeping Line documents below must be checked for the Creeping Lines to play figure 6 6 15 6 You can change the Creeping Lines in Tasks that are already placed in Schedules by going to your Task properties via the Schedule Properties ROS Creeping line from CNN News figure 6 6 16 7 Two creeping lines and video figure 6 6 16 S Save Changes To accept your changes click the OK button on your Creeping Line Property Sheet To save your work select File and click either Save or Save As from the section menu figure 6 6 12 Name your file and save on your hard drive c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS Ctr N Chro Ctrl s i we ds Lk n figure 6 6 12 67 c 2010 SmartAVI 68 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 7 Screen Configuration Once you turn on the client you are greeted with the SignagePro Splash Screen After the kernel initiates you are given approximately 15 seconds to press F2 and enter the configuration console Type axorgcfg and press Enter Glicose togin root Catomatic login Welcome to configuration console if ym went in rzonfigere Xorg rum aaurqriu To install fonts from usb flash disk run installfonts DA To remove installed fonts rwn remowefonts P To erase all media and reset all settings to default reset to defaults e To reboot run reboot
8. Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 31 S 6 2 A Create a new Task E SignagePro Task Manager File Schedule Task Configuration Mew Task Ins Schedule name ed Type Tasks Stations Week days Days Delete Task Del cl Schedule 000 es Fun per Duplicate Girt Properties Enter Start folder_ Comment LA Documents and Setting L signagepro 2 7 1 flash C Documents and Setting User Administrator logged in successfully figure 6 2 2 1 Explore Task tab and select New Task figure 6 2 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 32 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual Task Properties e Newtek oo Metal hol c ME T Lass schedule propere z s po A 0 0 0 until program end k E r sifa nex ASR n SCPIE5DLSE SES lan current Lak Stop task when duration penod end TR E Th Ar i ek Diti T then start next task m s figure 6 2 Select the type of file you are going to use figure 6 2 3 You can select from a wide variety of file types such as Creeping lines marquis text Web Pages PowerPoint Video PDF Images and more c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 33 Task Properties Task name Enter task name here New T ask T ask type videa a Open EB x Look in 88 My Videos oy cartoon avi plane lands avi eS a File name ToyStory3 450p mos Files of type Video files asf a
9. AA AEREA AEREA ARA IFR E GEGEN UE EUR RIERA UPPER Ua ur Jn Fr uU Enr Helin mresa El fi gure 6 5 5 ATA D 6 You can also assign a background image to your layout by clicking the Properties icon and selecting an image from your hard drive figure 6 5 5 c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 55 Pa A E E a ee A EEE EEE EEE EEE EH press F1 x 325 y 0w 314h 272 NUM figure 6 5 6 7 Once you are satisfied with your layout save the template file on your computer hard drive figure 6 5 6 Now you are ready to assign views This 1s where you select which task will be displayed into the different regions you ve just created c 2010 SmartAVI 56 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual E Tm o as a y AA iri cem T ntur LJ Group Properties General Day amp Time Advanced pw ooo O Enabled isheduled task runs at specified time Sample Calculator E Sample MS Intemet Explorer figure 6 5 7 8 From the Schedule Properties dialog double click on any of the tasks for this schedule This will bring up the Schedule Task Properties dialog figure 6 5 7 c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS El Group Properties General Day amp Time Advanced O Enabled shedulad task runs at spectied time T m Operation on end of tas
10. Applica 5 Any replacement product could be new or like new provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced 6 Applica limited warranty is valid in any country where the covered product is distributed by Applica c 2010 SmartAVI 4 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 1 Contents of box 1 Power Cord 1 Unique USB Key c 2010 SmartAVI 2 Installing Signage Manager 5 S 2 Installing Signage Manager This quick setup guide will instruct you on how to install and setup the SignagePro software onto your Server Host PC and how to setup the SignagePro client Player To ensure proper installation of the server software Please make sure you are running Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or Windows Server 2003 SP2 Make sure that you are logged in as the system administrator Turn off the Windows firewall see figure 1 0 2 for Windows XP You can alternately select SignagePro services under the exceptions tab This option is available after you finish with SignagePro Manager software installation figure 1 0 1 E Windows Firewall General Exceptions Advanced Windows Fireveall ts bumed off Your computer is at risk of attacks and intrusions from outside sources such as the Internet We recommend that you click the General tab and select On Programs and Services SignagePio Discovery Port v SignagePio HTTP Po
11. E bash 3 28 axergcin Write xorg conf and quit Quit e Configure mouse Settings to configure mouse c 2010 SmartAVI 7 Screen Configuration 69 e Configure keyboard Settings to configure keyboard e Configure monitor Each time you connect a new display to the SignagePro Client you will need to add or edit the monitor settings Select the horizontal sync range that corresponds to your monitor figure 7 4 Honitor Hor izSaync You must indicate the horizontal sync range of your monitor You can either select one of the predefined ranges below that correspond to industry standard monitor types or give a specific range 35 5 Super UGA 1024x768 B 87 Hz int 800x600 p 56 Hz 7 9 Extended Super UGA 806x600 E 60 Hz 640x480 72 Hz 5 Hon Interlaced SUGA PR lal faces e 200600 p 72 Hz 0 High Frequency SUGA 1024x768 78 3 Monitor that can do 1200x1024 60 6 Monitor that can do 1260x1024 74 6 Monitor that can do 1260x1624 76 figure 7 4 It is recommended that you select a sync range that accommodates the highest resolution for your display If you are unsure please refer to your display manual Select Next and hit Enter e Select the Vertical refresh rate Select the vertical refresh rate that corresponds to your monitor figure 7 5 If you are unsure of this setting please refer to your display manual Select Finish and hit Enter c 2010 Sma
12. I Finish 12 Find the resolution you are using on your Screen select 1t and Check the box next to 1t by pressing on Spacebar For this example we are using 1024 by 768 c 2010 SmartAVI 7 Screen Configuration Screen modes Select the uideo modes for this screen 1200054 Lex 13 1 t1 Ci L X i i Check the necessary resolution E Finish H Cancel 13 Select Write xorg conf and quit and click on Ok 83 c 2010 SmartAVI 84 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual fain menu Choose one of the options Configure mouse Configure keyboard monitor RC TE NEED Ar 14 Write configuration file by clicking on Ok c 2010 SmartAVI T LO O 00 D ar dd C3 D lt 2 SE ss o S oct E i A RSU AR NET AER EI NAT 37 EN NV i g Y Q ec eT T id tafe SS Dog E 2 Su Y E O Rz e o e gt gt D 288g a tmm Qo 5 Z 00 c TD NO le o ao El O E os MN ES c p a S S D a E 5 c Jo o d o 2 E O eo gt m UY 2 qe WN on e m S gc s Cum 4 E AT VY t ES e JO O0 O 3 23 IN A y Jn A o wose BELA 2 i 32 sis 2 05 gt T 2 8222 o IMANE amp 7 n gt 28 8 ogz E LJ e E S S dx As ON S 2 E 5 o Irs oS a ob e E 23 o ISES Sg S DS o gt ob a E 6 2 Ss Y o E m Cg g 2 Tas a E ts OB as EN U mc Ir i RIS Sree O O Ss z an BA A NAR D
13. Start folder_ Comment User Administrator logged in successfully 2 Locate the folder where you have exported schedules and tasks and find a sch file select it and click on the open button figure 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 48 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual EL Te Testing Sc Schedule e t 3 Import Schedule ach A SignagePro Schedule files sch Schedule files sch figure 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 49 S 6 4 SuperSchedules Super Schedules were designed to allow multiple schedules to run in one also allowing a drag and drop friendly user interface To use the Super Schedule open up the Task Manager and then click on Schedule then select New Super Schedule 1 In the Setup Schedule tab this is where you will setup your multiple schedules Click on Add In the window that opened you can name your schedule and select the duration Then click Ok figure 6 4 1 2 Select a schedule in the list then with the media icon drag and drop it into the blue box A Task Properties window will appear just like the normal Task Properties Browse for your media Click Save You can now add more schedules to your Super Schedule figure 6 4 2 3 The Day amp Time tab has the same functionality as the one in the normal Schedule 4 The Client Filter tab will allow you to specify the clients that will download and run your S
14. Task Manager File Schedule Task sie New E Ctrl Ins ew Superschedule Shitt Ins Delete Schedule Cirl Del Duplicate Start Skip task E E Sample pplica ie Sample Smaita 2 Sample MS Inti Properties User Administrator logged in successfully c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 41 c 2010 SmartAVI 42 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S 6 3 C Export Schedule and upload it to an offline box via USB 2 SignagePro Manager Run Station Configuration Help Task Manager ss Connected managers User Manager Ii Manager l Creeping line editor station brg SRS amp SRTAMVETESTIN Administrata From Descripbon 2010 06 07 11 22 58 468 SEE Login user Station Manager SMASRHTAVI TESTIM 127 2010 06 07 11 23 15 125 Server Logoff user Station Manager SMARTAVI TESTIM 12 1 Open SignagePro Manager go to Run and click on the Task Manager figure 1 2 Prepare a schedule and a task that you want to upload to an offline Player via USB c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 43 General Day amp Time Client Filter View ES Schedule name i E Enabled sheduled task runs at specified time Schedule Hot Keps Start hot key None Stop hat key None Available tasks Use Template Video 480p Browse E dit yy Mew Template Sheduled tasks for this schedule
15. c 2010 SmartAVI 7 Screen Configuration B c 2010 SmartAVI Main mena Choose one of the options Write xorg conf and quit utt 9 Select Edit Screen and click OK 79 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 80 r d CEEA FEEEEE n E ND Bim om o iio immo mo m o nh A M b ccm e m foe pp h a iie eee le E B EET 4 Em m m i E a umi E ES bus E B F SR EET CP a PE DH en i J cie and click on c 2010 SmartAVI gt ISC 1ISC terclockw 18 Of coun ll rotate screen ClockW 1 such as clockw irections d In our example we w te rotation Next 1 10 Select appropr 81 7 Screen Configuration BEE rei PESTEN i a homo coo i A 4 i rr I i ia q xi zal z En xd EY 3 ha 3 T xj r i d E Screen rotation EL LEFT 11 BER Bo mot rotate acres Rotat e n lock ik lnuert creen ARE screen counter clockwise I tit p EN M m M t LET t by selecting them and i that are checked and uncheck 10NS 11 Found any unnecessary resolut Spacebar the pressing c 2010 SmartAVI 82 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 2048x1536 1920x 1440 1920x1200 1920x1080 105601392 Lagos 140 1990 1400 E Uncheck all unnecessary resolutions
16. for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without prior written consent from Applica Inc c 2010 SmartAVI Limited warranty statement 3 S Limited warranty statement A Extent of Limited Warranty 1 Applica Inc warrants to the end user customers that the Applica product specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of 1 year which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer Customer is responsible for maintaining proof of date of purchase 2 Applica s limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the product and do not apply to any a Inproper or inadequate maintenance or modifications b Operations outside product specifications c Mechanical abuse and exposure to severe conditions 3 If Applica receives during applicable warranty period a notice of defect Applica Inc will at its discretion replace or repair the defective product If Applica is unable to replace or repair the defective product covered by the Applica warranty within a reasonable period of time Applica shall refund the cost of the product 4 Applica shall have no obligation to repair replace or refund unit until customer returns defective product to
17. given four options These options are as follows e f you want to configure xorg run axorgcfe This 1s where you configure your monitor and resolution settings e To install fonts from usb flash disk run installfonts Typing installfonts into the command line will install fonts from your USB flash drive It is important to note that if you use specialized fonts in your presentations you will need to install those fonts onto the SignagePro client for your presentation to display properly e To remove installed fonts run removefonts Type removefonts into the command line and press Enter to remove any fonts that are no longer being used e To reboot run reboot Typing reboot into the command line reboots the system and brings you back to the main c 2010 SmartAVI 90 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual SignagePro interface c 2010 SmartAVI 8 Updating the SignagePro Clients Via Schedule 91 S 8 Updating the SignagePro Clients Via Schedule 1 Select Run then click Task manager 2 Create new Task and select Upload type click on Browse button and point to the folder where you have the new firmware saved For example source folder could be C signagepro 2 7 1 where you can select flash img file figure 9 0 1 Make sure you have flash img and flash inf files in the same folder Eras fle path hate d Browse Ariana Hes Enter a task comment here
18. need to setup your Wireless Router to have appropriate wireless settings We recommend to use WPA2 PSK with an AES configuration 1 Turn Off the SignagePro client 2 Insert the USB wireless adapter into any available USB slot on your SignagePro client 3 Boot your SignagePro client with the USB wireless adapter connected Es Choose from the networks below 100 WPA Channel 11 P LCI Automatically connect to this network i li Connect Es Properties Smat 10096 WPA2 Channel 1 a Automatically commeet eg this network alli Connect Properties Not connected figure 5 0 1 4 Once the unit is in the main screen blue taskbar go to CTRL Alt 3 Hit the refresh button and your wireless network should automatically show up in the list of networks Go to Properties of your Network figure 5 0 1 c 2010 SmartAVI 5 Wireless Configuration O Use static IPs IP Metrmask Gateway C Use Static DNS DNS domain Search domain F Use Encryption WPA 1 2 Preshared Key Preshared Key ln figure 5 0 2 21 5 Select Encryption Type WPA 1 2 stands for WPA or WPA2 and enter the appropriate encryption key figure 5 0 2 6 Hit connect You should now be connected to your wireless network c 2010 SmartAVI 22 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 5 1 Connecting to a Hidden Network 1 Turn Off the SignagePro client 2 Insert the USB wireless adapter into any a
19. task to be displayed on your screen Setting this to 0 0 0 will automatically stop the task once it has ended This is primarily used for video and flash movies c Window Lets you configure whether you want your task to be displayed actual size maximized minimized or hidden figure 6 3 4 d Use View If you are using templates this control lets you select which view to display your task figure 6 3 5 e Click OK to save your settings e 46 Schedule task properties A Schedule task properties E Schedule task properties Operation on end of task Operation on end of task M Operation on end of task Run next task in schedule Run next task in schedule 9 Run next task in schedule Restart current task O Restart current task O Restart current task O Wait for end of task period and O Wait for end of task period and O Wait for end of task period and then start next task in schedule E 1 then start next task in schedule E then start next task in schedule Duration Ey 10 po Duration Po 10 Po Duration Po 8 Ea 0 0 0 until program ends 0 0 0 until program ends 0 0 0 until program ends Stop task after duration period ends Stop task after duration period ends Stop task after duration period ends Window Normal f window Nomal AM Mc vesnizoa El UseViem Viewty Maximi usvew Ve
20. text file describes the placement of the logo and adds a time and date To enable your logo please do the following 1 If you haven t done so already create an image file of your company logo SignagePro support the following image formats png jpg and gif figure 4 0 1 Sample LOGO figure 4 0 1 picture sample logo gif origin bottom left offset x 10 offset y 10 table 4 1 2 Create a text file using notepad or comparable text editor and insert the fields from tables 4 2 and 4 3 See table 4 1 for format examples sample_logo slogo SLOGO File 1 KB sample loga gi 956 x 157 GIF Image Files on the USB flash drive 3 Save the file using the file name you used for your logo and slogo as the extension Example sample logo slogo 4 Copy the image file and the slogo file onto your USB flash drive 5 Insert the USB flash drive containing your logo image file and the slogo file into the SignagePro client which is Player 6 Run the configuration tool by pressing ALT CTRL 2 and click on Resources c 2010 SmartAVI 14 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual SIGNAGEPRO Contiguration Panel 7 Click on Install from USB Select the Logo tab figure 4 0 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 4 Adding your company logo 15 SIGNAGERPRO Configuration Panel 8 Select the sample logo in dialog box and click Ok figure 4 0 3 9 You can install more
21. the display connected to the client 0 e 2 Power M Do K eo Mouse a gt USB mm d Serial figure 3 0 1 c 2010 SmartAVI 10 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 3 1 Settings and Configurations of Client Once you ve logged in use the keys described in table 3 3 to navigate the various menus and functions Some of these menus include SIGNAGEPRO Configuration Panel System Media Resources Report Preview Reset Gen r Login settings b Type server name user name and password 192 168 0 185 Player Name o01cco dadota User Password Server Detection Find Local Server C Find server using net Url User Password oe cancel igure 3 1 4 A SignagePro Configuration Alt Ctrl 2 These tabs include Server IP address of the SignagePro server Host PC with SignageManager installed on it Username and Password Player Name A unique name given to identify this client on the SignageServer network Resolution Here you can choose the resolution settings of the screen Initializing This option will set your SignagePro client to factory default settings All settings and media will be erased c 2010 SmartAVI 3 Setting up the SignagePro Client 11 Ez Use Static iPs Gerar pirra rie rue AA DNS demain Search domain DNS 1 DNS 2 OMS 3 LJ DHCP Hostname 192 168 0 23 23
22. time m O Loop schedule during duration period igure 6 3 7 S 6 3 B Run Schedule after a power failure If you need a schedule to start by itself even 1f you disconnect the SignagePro Player from a network and re plug the power you will need to follow those steps a We will need to have SignagePro Player to be connected to the network so the server would see it and that would allow us to apply new settings First open SignagePro Manager software and go to the Task Manager where you will need to create a schedule or modify existing one figure 1 c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 39 SignagePro Manager Run Station Configuration Help Task Manager User Manager Connected managers Task Mrgr SMARTAVITESTIM Administrator Creeping line editor Stalion Mngt SMARTAWI TESTIN Ackviristrator Desonptior z 4 Task Manager r Administrator logged in successfully Second you need to click on the properties of the Schedule and go to the Day and Time tab on top figures 2 and 3 In the properties of the Day and Time tab you can find a little box that states Run after power failure check that box 1f you want this schedule to start by itself even if the box is offline c 2010 SmartAVI 40 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual SignagePro
23. width 180 gt lt iframe gt lt div gt lt div id 4 style left 600px top 850px width 280px height 150px position absolute gt lt div gt Source of the template to display rotated DVD Video and Web Pages below it Sample html for rotation html You can use the template from the above table and save it as a html file IMPORTANT The screen resolution specified in the HTML must match the resolution of your display In this example it is 1024x768 IAS oe j DIL EAM DID Xm B thie wellness Athy fue wo og D chim gt lt Foe andl gt meta hi p equiv FEFRESH contemt 1800 Jj title Teselarecftitie rado bey grcEnlls ze tylas rargin Opt Opr Ope Upi Eeeckogrsund colee oe D Bir width bp bight 1024px5 gt s di ide 1 mj ge UM Jh CB F m4 o Po M o The screen resolution specified inthe pi 15 j beight 430pxi position absoluta gt lt HTML ile musi match the resolution of your display Hi podi dd o In ihis example itis H 1024 and V7 768 srple Blefr 35245 rop 7 5 px widrhs i85ps beighr ZO ps position absolute y 13 amb amp rczthbEp J www clocklink tbnm cle kR OUSI hLlus 4wEfTTimeIl nazESTQimup wcdz traunzzarent fypeT9 appelieation x zhacknxwsr flasb Le beight 150 midzh 152 lt div gt This 6edion shows 1h Glock al he bottom lef core 17 lt div did 32 i sryle Lefri Z3Opxs topi BOO widrhi iB psr he ghrs 061 position msosc
24. 3 203 233 0 192 168 0 3 use global DNS servers 192 168 0 3 4 2 2 1 signagepro te sting figure 3 1 5 B Network Configuration menu ALT CTRL 3 Manually enter your IP address or use DHCP Server figure 3 1 5 c 2010 SmartAVI 12 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S Table 3 2 Quick Keys and Functions of SignagePro Client Keys Functions that you can use by applying directly to Signage Pro Player or in Remote Administration mode from the server side ALT CTRL 1 Displays navigation menu ALT CTRL 2 Setup Signage options such as login username and password IP address player name and schedule figure 3 4 Setup network configuration Use this option for static IP or for use over PILI SSIES 2 WAN If your network uses DHCP you will not use this option figure 3 5 ALT CTRL 4 Displays the SignagePro Information Window Information includes time amp date download status of your media current version of SignagePro and connection status c 2010 SmartAVI 4 Adding your company logo 13 4 Adding your company logo One of the major functions of digital signage 1s to get your message out and to increase your brand recognition One of the most important aspects of your brand is your logo Combining your logo with informative content is one of the best ways to do this Each logo on the SignagePro server consists of two files an image file and a text file The
25. AGEPROPC 127 0 20080111 081626 812 Logn uter Tack Manage SIGHAGEPROFC 127 01 20000311 093114515 Sen Logoi user Cien Vital 12 162 1 4 SignapePro 20g 0311033418 338 1 Lon uter Cleri Vital 132 168 1 4 SignagePra 260311 1012441550 S Logri uter Tack Manager SIGHAGEPRO PC 127 0 20030311 11 27 40 375 Legal user Tack Manager SIGHAGEPROPE 127 0 1 j iL 1 B E 1 pre E m2 c 2010 SmartAVI 26 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 3 Once the SignageServer Station Manager is loaded You will see the following Connected SignagePro clients Loopback IP 127 0 0 1 Your user name and password Click Save Password to stay logged in figure 6 0 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 27 S 6 1 User Manager Our user manager allows SignagePro users to manage and control their own user database Each user created is allowed a set of permissions The user rights are described as followed Administrator Full access to everything only user that is able to create and manage users Task Manager Allowed to access and control the task manager and selectable clients assigned by the administrator Station Manager allowed to access and control the station manager Client used for the SignagePro clients to connect to the signage server only 2 Default Administrator User Properties Enter administrator user BUM Type the name of the computer or choose a com
26. Application Application Application Application Mo Run per 3 m ALL No Run per 3 ALL ALL No Run per 3 ALL ALL 2 From the schedule menu select properties figure 6 5 1 c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS figure 6 5 2 3 Once the Template Creator window is open you can now create regions 51 c 2010 SmartAVI 52 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual For Help press F1 figure 6 5 3 320 274 x ly 1w 319h 273 NMM a 4 To create your first region click on the Add View icon and drag your mouse across the white display editor figures 6 5 2 and 6 5 3 c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 53 P d E Z A z E H A E z Z z a E Z ze A z A RR AS AAA AAA For Help press F1 x2325 y 0w 314h 272 NN figure 6 5 4 5 You may continue adding deleting resizing and moving regions until you are satisfied with the results figure 6 5 4 c 2010 SmartAVI 54 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual DD mm Del View Template properties Template screen resolutionc a SCHAMA 640 x 480 CADocuments 4nd Settings ll LI B uh SR FR Pa RR PR RAE TR RR P Rename Wero SS Fies ettype mage fies bp ipo ipeciena Cancel Open as madony Uu Fa FU URP PU ERA FU UFU UE A UU FUE ALE IE
27. Clear Properties Cancel Apply Help a To do this you must use your mouse to highlight one of the tasks you created in the previous step figure 6 3 2 b With the task highlighted click the arrow just to move the task into your schedule figure 6 3 2 c The task within the schedule will run in order starting from the task at the top of the list You can arrange tasks by selecting them and using the up and down buttons d You also have the option of deleting the task from the schedule or clearing the schedule c 2010 SmartAVI 36 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual entirely S 6 3 A Modifying Tasks within the Schedule Once you have added your tasks to the schedule you are ready to modify the tasks properties While in the Schedule Properties dialog double click the task you wish to modify from the Scheduled Tasks section This brings up the Schedule Task Properties dialog From here you are given several options a Operation on end of task e Run next task in schedule This option will run the next task that you ve added to the schedule once the task has ended e Restart current task This will restart the current task once it has finished Use this selection to loop your task indefinitely e Wait for end of task period and then start next task in schedule Use this Selection if you ve set a specific duration for the task b Duration Lets you configure how long you would like the
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29. RAM Networking 10 100 1G Page 59 of 64 c 2010 SmartAVI 98 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S Sample Network Configuration 1 Configuration 71 Router Switch Hub with DHCP Server in the a same network l Connect the server and the SignagePro client to a router switch hub with DHCP configured 2 At the server s CMD prompt enter ipconfig to determine the IP number of the server If the server got assigned an IP number correctly from the DHCP server the result should look similar to the following Administrator My Documents Connoction opecifio DHS Suffix SsiomagePro Sma tAVLIacal My Recent iss Dese DER Ls n f 4 a aaan aa a a a Communicat rn gt Compatab Documents Phos ica E DET e mo x n n n ELI d e MIL SIR Dhu p JF r 7 My Pictures fi ue me E ari H n E 5 My Music My Cor npuler cuve Ba ri ME eee Lenat Un honed Smead Aa P FL EFL UA cU Lease Expire ZEN I 5r ay 26 018 Y FE F E Gssbocunenta and bett inga Mimin itt iui A a control Panel ga Progra Access and Defa cgaPrinters and Faxes apy Type the name of a program folder document oi Help uja An Internet pescurca and Windows wall open it For you H SignagePro gt Search Manager PC E AA as come _ browse Log Off T Opens a program Folder document or Web site sample of DHCP Network configuration on the SignagePro Manager PC an IP Address in
30. Smuart Vi SMART AUDIO VIDEO INNOVATION SIGNAGEPRO Digital Signage Player Deliver your message to audiences all over the world with our integrated management solution that is powerful and easy to use Installation Manual WwWWw smartavi com Contents Table of Contents Introduction 1 Disclaimer notice 2 Limited warranty statement 3 1 Contents of box 4 2 Installing Signage Manager 9 3 Setting up the SignagePro Client 9 3 1 Settings and Configurations of Client ooooncconccononicconiccnnoncnnonnnnonaronanronnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnrenannenannnnas 10 Table 3 2 Quick Keys and Functions of SignagePro Client 12 4 Adding your company logo 13 4 1 Sample slogo file without clock icol pa Teo nin Eu vue ud iur ada 16 4 2 Field values for slogo files is 17 4 3 Add Time and Date fo slogo viciosa cad Ee sucs pe aea eoa px e care ioa go ues au co cR sue su VxU ra ADA 18 5 Wireless Configuration 20 5 1 Connecting to a Hidden Network 1 leeeeceeeeeeeeieeeniee nennen nnne nnn nhan nnn nnn 22 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 25 Mur durucbrlaee e 27 0 2 TASK Manager foe 30 52A Create a NEW Task iia 31 6 3 Schedules Creation Export Import leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee nnne nnne nnns 34 6 3 A Modifying Tasks within the Schedule leeeesieeeeeieeeeeieeee es
31. ally in Windows XP environment 1 Go to the Start Menu and click on the Control Panel Icon Admimmustratar 008 My Recent Documents 7 My Pictures My Music 53 My Computer gt My Network Places Help and Support y Search All Prog ams 17 Run Go to the Control Panel c 2010 SmartAVI Sample Network Configuration 2 101 a Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help gt Y search gt Folders ijv ES Folder Sync Address Network Connections Network Tasks Create a new connection Set up a home or small office network Change Windows Firewall settings Disable this network device Repair this connection Sd Rename this connection View status of this connection bl Change settings of this connection Other Places E Control Panel My Network Dae LAN or High Speed Internet _ocal Area Connection cted Disable Status Repair Commer 558 Bridge ections Create Shortcut Delete Rename ml 3 Right click on the Local Area Connection Icon or your current connection and click Properties c 2010 SmartAVI 102 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual j jenes al Gunnar RA SUppor rer Peer eras Laonneclec 4 p p t 15 100 0 Mbps Configure 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and Click the Properties Button PP em ee Lo
32. cal Area Come c 2010 SmartAVI Sample Network Configuration 2 103 Internet Protocol TCP IP Proper ex Gerela You can get IP selbngs assigned automaticaly iE your metesork supports Ihis capabi ly Olherstze pau teed to esk pour neler administrator Tor the aapeopulaba P sathings Obtain anl address automatically los the folowing IP address IP address 132 168 Subset mask 255 255 Delsuk galeran Obtain DNS server addiess autamoben y Uca the following DNS server addresses Piebairad ONS server Alteinate DES server 5 Enter the IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Servers For an example please see the beginning of this chapter where it says Manually assign IP address to the server e Manually assign IP numbers to SignagePro Client A sample might look like the following Client IP number 192 168 0 25 Client IP Mask 255 255 255 0 Client IP Gateway we can leave it blank Preferred DNS Server 127 0 0 1 Note Make sure that the new network address you assign does not conflict with existing network numbers c 2010 SmartAVI 104 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual Use Static IPs IP Metmask Gateway DNS domain Search domain DAS 1 DNS 2 DNS 3 DHCP Hostname 192 168 0 25 255 255 255 0 182 168 0 3 Use Static DNS Use global DNS servers SS IZ FIBI l001
33. ccOda49fe The command for the network configuration on the SignagePro is Ctrl Alt 3 Same Network means that Client and Server are in one broadcast domain so they can communicate to each other without gateway c 2010 SmartAVI
34. cond 150 peel second slower Me eee The TAA HEN bra may become mecs Hordy wher lars Liso is lass vendan ls boo big of system r busy with eller pibe se Preview Stap preview figure 6 6 5 e Input text Type your text directly into the editor figure 6 6 3 e Use RSS Input the URL of the RSS feed of your choice figure 6 6 4 e Control the speed of your scrolling text figure 6 6 5 e Preview the text directly on your desktop Arial Black O Arial Manos O Anal Rounded HT Ba H Am Hie Ms skerale Old Face Bauhaus 33 gt Ellecte Strikeout Undeitne Color figure 6 6 6 61 3 Customizing fonts Select the Font tab to adjust the size style and color of your font figure 6 6 6 c 2010 SmartAVI 62 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S 6 6 C Window and Transparency Creeping Line Property Sheet Gereral Fert Window B Transparency Window Portion Trareparent opone e Make Creeping Line transparent NOTE Transparent color val be rrvizble mn a verdor color disable Tou can make it the same as background lransparent cor ing and there wil be ordy a beet without window htto rss cnn com r figure 6 6 8 In the Text Window and Transparency dialog box you are given several adjustment options figure 6 6 8 e Background Color e Window Border e Transparency e Transparent Color Sample Text Sample Text figure 6 6 9
35. ee nennen nnne n nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn 36 6 3 B Run Schedule after a power failure 11 eeeeeeeeeeeesieeeieensee enne nh nn hann nnn sans sa nn sa sna a ssa nnn a nnn 38 6 3 C Export Schedule and upload it to an offline box via USB 11 eeeeeeeeeeeee nennen nennen nnn nnn nnn 42 6 3 D IMpOMrt a SCNECUIC Sete PDC daa 47 04 SUDETSCMOCUNSS eee 49 5 5 Template Creator sui t o ENERGIE PME M II LIII D ME D I ME MEE 50 6 5 A Create Template and ASSIGN Task i eicsicciie viu reca nar E oa aU EU dd 50 5 5 B Eayout example ankie piden xe awe ants doqsateo ansia dde ua us Eua A crea ossa Ea eA AEE onu UR MGE Ud AAi EAAS a 58 6 6 Greeping Ein EGIOE 2 icis deese Enero Rod ve gUS ROG aaa dae Leo NE VIO ansa zo Dd VERANO lara 59 66A Opening Editor ui 59 a sal Ao af ONE M arn ads 59 6 6 0 Window and Transparency eara an a A A A a AEE AAE AEN 62 6 6 D Set the position of creeping text ici co d uere A A ee uua A 63 A O 64 Save Changes aia O T MEET 66 c 2010 SmartAVI SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 7 Screen Configuration TA roi r id nfer Creo ina lara 7 2 Installing and Removing Fonts esses 8 Updating the SignagePro Clients Via Schedule 9 Update clients firmware via USB Specifications Sample Network Configuration 1 Sample Network Configuration 2 Index 100 c 2010 SmartAVI Introducti
36. egistration information before instaling Sign gePro v 4 1 Full Nama ApplcaTesting Organization Smartt sal rar er DEMO APPL 1234 1234 Install product For current user f For All users lt Back Cancel c 2010 SmartAVI SmartAVI SignagePro Manual T2 SiqnagePro v 4 1 Setup Choose Components Choose which features of SignagePro v4 1 you want Ea instal A hee eee el nd xxt Boe ja CE rn Lan wo aes estat mmm i Na 47474 4 u want to metal and unoneck Ene components I SignagePro Server jHTML Editor Kompozer 0 7 10 s ee D ed Rh s P e a m ES space equ reg 33 dh ch Haven yaur mouse over a component Eg see ibs descriptor c 2010 SmartAVI 3 Setting up the SignagePro Client 9 3 Setting up the SignagePro Client 1 Connect the power supply cable to the SignagePro client and plug the cable into a grounded power outlet 2 Connect the mouse and keyboard cables to the corresponding ports 3 Attach the VGA cable from the monitor or display to the VGA port on back of the client If you don t have VGA Cable attached you won t see the SignagePro player in the Client list of SignagePro Manager 4 Connect the SignagePro client to a router using Cat5 cable If you will be using a wireless router please refer to your router s manual for additional information 5 Press the power button to start the SignagePro client 6 Turn on
37. fu figure 8 1 1 2 If you used that command before you will need to type Y to confirm that you want to edit current configuration c 2010 SmartAVI 7 Screen Configuration 73 GBicc dai9fe login root automatic login kelcone ip confipueration ED SDPIE ES If you want to configure Xorg run axorgcfg To install fonts from usb flash disk run installfonts To remove installed fonts run remouefonts T To erase all media and reset all settings to default reset_to_defaults ie To reboot run reboot E hash 3 24 armac rg Do you sant to edit current config La will generate UD ERA RT figure 8 1 2 3 Select OK and press Enter it will create xorg conf file based on menu selections you make c 2010 SmartAVI 74 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual ADPH Conf iguration this program will create the xorg conf Tile based on menu selections you Hake The xorg conf file usually resides in usrretc X11 or rete Ati amp zanple xarg caont ile is supplied uith Korq it is configured for a standard UGA card and nanitor with 640x480 resolution This progran will ask for a patima e when it is ready to write the Tile You can either take the sample xorg conf as a base and edit it for your configuration or let this progran produce a base xorg conf file for your confiquration and fine tune 11 figure 8 1 3 4 After you type axorgcfg command you will be given the followi
38. geServer If you do not register in the thirty day window your SignageServer software will become disabled A registration window will open automatically If you wish to register at a later date simply select Help Registration Note You must insert the USB protection key provided into any available USB slot on the Once inserted windows will ask for the drivers you may cancel that request drivers will be installed during SignageServer installation 1 Double click on the SignageServer executable Read the License Agreement then click I Agree 2 Enter in your name and organization and enter the unique serial number provided to you Important When entering the serial number please make sure it 1s typed with ALL CAPS or registration will not give you a 30 day grace period figure 2 0 1 c 2010 SmartAVI 2 Installing Signage Manager 7 3 The next window will be to choose components make sure SignageServer 1s checked figure 2 0 2 4 Choose the installation location you would like to install the SignageServer Click Next 5 Before the installation completes you will be asked to create a password for the Administrator account Leave it blank for the first time You must sign in as the Administrator for the first time you load the SignagePro Manager For more information on the User Manager go to Section 6 1 of the manual 12 SignagePra v 4 1 Setup Registration Information Please enter r
39. i figure 6 3 3 figure 6 3 4 figure 6 3 5 5 Day and Time Use the Day and Time tab to control when and for how long the schedule will play The Day and Time dialog controls the following c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 37 a Schedule start type This feature selects how the schedule will operate figure 6 3 6 e Run at user logon This will start the schedule as soon as the user 1s logged on e Run once Select a specific time and date for the schedule to run e Run periodically Set the time and date for your schedule to play This option allows you to alternately control a variety of schedules b The following features let you control when your schedules will play up to the minute figure 6 3 7 Days of week Month Day s of month Years Start time End time Duration and Intervals Schedule valid date AWM Begn 127 772007 C Run alter Power Fadure 22813PM I Stop schedule when duration period ends Ses 5 o JE 0 0 no time bmi P End 127 7 2008 O Loop schedule during duration period figure 6 3 6 c 2010 SmartAVI 38 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual Schedule General Day k Time Advanced px Group start hype 2 Run once Schedule start daba Start tne 11 04 00 AM O Run alter Power Fadure L Stop schedule when dursbon penod ends Dasoc 50 o o 0 0 0 no
40. ile path here CDocuments and SetlingzdmaistiatersDesklopsSmn Browse Enter 8 hack comment here hair Dalaul tack schedule properties Po EE ro Operation on end of task an tal O Run next task in schedule ae Resta current task ARS MEDIE Ss penod eros Wat for end of task panod and es Eo T o then start rest task in schedule O Save task schedule properties to af occurrences in schedules alter save figure 6 6 13 2 Click on the button that is labeled Creeping Line Manager figure 6 6 13 c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 65 Creepmg Lint Manager O Enable Cieeping ine documents below O Stop previous Creeping Lines figure 6 6 14 3 In the Creeping Line Manager you can add existing Creeping Lines or create new ones To create a new one click on Edit To add existing Creeping Lines click on Add and browse for your file figure 6 6 14 Background Manager E Enable Background documents below Backamund lia path CXDecumente and Seltings vidminestratorshty Documents Tee tcli CXD ocumente and Setbngevdrmiristratarshy Documenta Test cif O stop previous Background sm tma 4 You can add more than one Creeping Line in each task To stop a previous Creeping Line c 2010 SmartAVI 66 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual in a different Task that is running in one Schedule click on Stop previous Creeping Lines
41. k 9 Run nex back in group Restart currerd tack gwa for end of task penod and then stat mead back in group ra 0 0 0 uril program ends E Stop task alter duration period ends figure 6 5 8 57 9 Select the view from the dropdown menu you where you would like the task displayed Then click ok figure 6 5 8 c 2010 SmartAVI 58 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S 6 5 B Layout example MARKET SUMMARY CA Q 61 79 Partly Cloudy Sunny amp Warm Nasida 2 750 86 23 90 S amp P 500 1 514 40 1 48 10 Yr Bond 4 352056 65 84 sunny amp Warm Today s Market Summary is brought to you by Visit your local Volkswagen Dealer A typical layout using Applica s template creator c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 59 S 6 6 Creeping Line Editor SignagePro s Creeping Line Editor enables you to create a scrolling marquis anywhere on your screen You can use RSS feeds text from a file or simply type text directly into the editor S 6 6 A Opening Editor 1 From the SignageServer Manager select Run and click Creeping Line Editor figure 6 6 1 iS SignagePro Manager Run Station Configuration Help Hypa 7 0 J sermgm DO A XVI TTEDTIEEHMICS Staen Mngr SMARTAVI TESTEN Administrator Creeping line editor Task Manager User Administrator lagged in successfully a figure 6 6 1 S 6 6 B Add Co
42. le ESTE A Lea type Tasks Stations Week days Day Import schedule Ctrl Yes Funper 1 ALL ALL ALL Exit ATL Start folder_ Comment Video 480p Video LA Documents and Setting User Administrator logged in successtully 5 Go back to the Task Manager click on File on the top menu bar and choose Export Schedule c 2010 SmartAVI 46 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual Available schedules j Schedule 0001 E to internal storage TN igure 5 6 Select the schedules that you want to export and check the box which states Copy to internal storage figure 5 Save As E ARG Save in Co Exported Schedule d ei Eg File name Testing 5 cheduld Save as type SignagePro Schedule files sch Lancel p P 7 Create a new folder on a USB Thumbdrive and save the exported schedule there It should create several files the sch schedule file and the related task files 8 Take the USB Thumbdrive and connect it to the SignagePro Player after few seconds it will prompt you to remove the usb drive Restart the player and the schedule should start after reboot c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 47 S 6 3 D Import a Schedule 1 Go to the Task Manager and click on the Import Schedule figure 1 SignagePro Task Manager File Schedule Task Configuration Export schedule Ctrl E TEE EUETS Import si PESE Exit Alt
43. logos from USB thumb drive by pressing Install from USB button To remove a logo you can use the Uninstall button figure 4 0 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 16 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 4 1 Sample slogo file without clock Sample slogo file without clock Sample slogo file with clock picture logoname png picture logoname png origin bottom left origin bottom left offset x 10 offset x 10 offset y 10 offset y 10 text H M S text x 0 text y 37 text face Arial text size 16 text color 000000 text slant normal text weight normal Table 4 1 c 2010 SmartAVI 4 Adding your company logo 17 4 2 Field values for slogo files The following table describes the different fields 1n the slogo file and their meaning Picture should specify PNG file that will be used as background for logo If PNG have alpha channel these areas will be transparent bottom left bottom right origin top left top right This value defines the corner of the screen from which offset value is taken De This is length of Y coordinate between origin point and logo s closest point to origin This is text that will be displayed on logo Ordinary characters displayed text E without conversion Conversion specifications are introduced by a character see next table coordinate of text inside of logo coordinate of text inside of logo Font name Font size Fo
44. lurer iframe marginheig amp At 0 margimridth amp ZumEse uxBurknuzTEmwGE 1a ya E Fica arca hEEp hezn zetesredin rmwvesathrrhuttens emuaplates7 php placesCodeweCAQcn dS3aganplcsEPJjury sCsitiergrn canzminer idth ita b ae enp bhac kgr cunta l Aligne rnp irestbordorc 0 Esight l1l5J e o mcpolling ro width 1Dg jiirame di e Sal ids styler leiti pEr topi B00par widthi IB pxr neignrt 150pm position nosolucertsc diw template example Open properties of the schedule click on Browse and open the template c 2010 SmartAVI 7 Screen Configuration 87 tation for rotation html Filename sample himal for rotation fimi ri iram as rasar rari E Oper az eac or General Day k Time Client Filter Vie E E MEME Schedule 0001 E Enabled sheduled task runs at specified time e Use Template c 2010 SmartAVI SmartAVI SignagePro Manual BU EAR EY i f P f j j f n Aid T c 2010 SmartAVI 7 Screen Configuration 89 S 7 2 Installing and Removing Fonts 1 Logging into the configuration console e Once you turn on the client you are greeted with the SignagePro Splash Screen e After the kernel initiates you are given approximately 15 seconds to press F2 and enter the configuration console figure 7 2 1 2 Once you are at the configuration console you are
45. ministrator E SignagePro user B New User 29 Default Presenter User Ad Default SignagePro Client os Eo c 2010 SmartAVI 30 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S 6 2 Task Manager The main feature of SignagePro is the Task Manager This is where you set up and manage all of your presentations To open the Task Manager 3 SignagePro Manager Run Station Configuration Help Task Manager Connected managers User Manager Creeping line editor Station Mngr SMARTAVI TESTIM Administrator Logs From Description 2010 04 12 12 34 53 906 Server Login user Station Manager SMARHTAVI TESTIM 12 2010 04 12 12 34 59 546 Server Login user User Manager SMART AVI TESTIN 127 1 2010 04 12 12 39 11 609 Server Logoff user User Manager SMART AVI TESTIN 127 4 Task Manager User Administrator logged in successfully figure 6 2 1 e Select Run then click on the Task Manager figure 6 2 1 Once you are in the Task Manager you can begin setting up your presentations Tasks are individual presentations such as movies PowerPoint presentations or Flash files in order to run a Task it must be placed into a schedule Schedules are used to schedule a Task or a series of Tasks to run together at a specific time and day Setting up Tasks In the Task menu option you can create delete and view the properties of all the applications you wish to run on SignagePro c 2010 SmartAVI 6
46. n panel Select OK and hit Enter to save your settings e Quit Quit the configuration panel without saving your settings e Once you save your setting you will be prompted to test your configuration We recommend that you test your settings to Type Y for yes and hit Enter e If the tests are successful you will be taken to a screen with a printout of your settings a Use your mouse to place the cursor within the white area of your screen and click b Type Exit in the command line and press Enter to exit the test results page c Type reboot in the command line to exit configuration and reboot the SignagePro client c 2010 SmartAVI 72 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S 7 1 Rotating a Screen In this chapter we will describe how to rotate the image on the SignagePro Client screen and how to apply templates to it 1 In order to get to the screen configuration menu you need to press F2 at the initial startup of the Signage Pro Client Player It will take you to the configuration console Type axorgcfe and press Enter plotai e logia root temtomatic login teicore Lo configuration comete Ef aos went to configure Xorg run axorgcig fo install fonts from usb flash disk run instal lfonts L3 To remove installed fonts run remooefonts EA To erase all media and reset all settings to default reset_to defaults lA To reboot run reboot bash 2 25 axergc
47. ng options Each time you connect a new display to the SignagePro Client you will need to add or edit the monitor settings c 2010 SmartAVI 7 Screen Configuration 75 Main mer Choose one of the options Conf igure house Configure keyboard Configure muniior Configure screen Write xorg conf and quit Quit 5 Select Edit Monitor0 and click on OK c 2010 SmartAVI SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 76 XLEEEEEET e m e bin E A E E a a A ES f mi a uma nci mal mal oa mal t al mw m oe 1 mI NW Eh 144141141 3 cm a me e e JE A E n s D o mI fionitor configuration LELELELETSILSTIIELELILE ITLTEBE a a Se ee X d E a ad ee ee You can edit or renove a preeionzhy configured monitor or add a veu one Es 1 B imo n o lm d Add neu monitor Edit Monitor ELLAS ee PETE Tee 4 Jd a h E A A A A E umm PA E MEE mr MEE mpm en Li EL LUC OA ME ERR E T sjam It is recommended that you select a sync range that accommodates the highest resolution for your display If you are 6 Select the horizontal sync range that corresponds to your monitor please refer to your display manual e Select Next unsurc and press Enter c 2010 Sma
48. nt color in HTML format example 000000 Text slant normal italic Text weight bold normal Table 4 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 18 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 4 3 Add Time and Date to slogo You have the option of adding time and date to your logo by adding one of the following fields to your slogo file table 4 3 See example table 4 1 a YA b B C d D Equivalent to m d y The abbreviated weekday name according to the current locale The full weekday name according to the current locale The abbreviated month name according to the current locale The full month name according to the current locale The preferred date and time representation for the current locale C The century number year 100 as a 2 digit integer SU The day of the month as a decimal number range 01 to 31 Like od the day of the month as a decimal number but a leading zero is replaced by a space F Equivalent to Y m d the ISO 8601 date format C99 The ISO 8601 year with century as a decimal number The 4 digit year corresponding to the ISO week number see V This has the same format and value as Voy except that if the ISO week number belongs to the previous or next year that year is used instead TZ Like G but without century 1 e with a 2 digit year 00 99 TZ Equivalent to b SU h I 7 T The hour as a decimal number using a 24 hour clock range 00 to 23
49. ntent 1 Add Content To create and edit scrolling text select Options and click Creeping Line Options figure 6 6 2 File Edit Options View Help MERMA Run creeping line F5 Stop norma mespina lire figure 6 6 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 60 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 2 In the General tab Creeping Line Property Sheet you are given several options Creeping Line Property Sheet General Fee Window amp Transparency Window Posiian Use ASS Test Sample Text Test Scoling Options Text scrcling 100 peek second io geek second WARHING The eappina Erie may become mora Hordy when lare perent lector E lest then z55 wenden ls boa big er system r busy wih alber process tesi Previews Shap preview figure 6 6 3 Creeping Line Property Sheet General Font Window Transparency Window Pasien M Use ASS URL hips iss er comis enn space tss Text Sending plionz Text scrolling 100 peas second WARNING The espera ling map become mate dow rhan lransparent actor le lace than 255 window zs foo bip ex sislem ls busy with olha processes Preview Stop preview figure 6 6 4 c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS Creeping Line Property Sheet General Fork Window amp Transparency Window Postion 4 Use ASS URL nllpc iss enn coenresenn space rs Test Scioli Options Text scrolling 150 peel se
50. of the week as a decimal range 1 to 7 Monday being 1 See also vow Ns The week number of the current year as a decimal number range 00 to 53 starting with the first Sunday as the first day of week 01 See also V and W The ISO 8601 1988 week number of the current year as a decimal number oyy range 01 to 53 where week 1 is the first week that has at least 4 days in the afet elelee current year and with Monday as the first day of the week See also U and W SU w The day of the week as a decimal range 0 to 6 Sunday being 0 See also You Y W The week number of the current year as a decimal number range 00 to 53 s starting with the first Monday as the first day of week 01 Wee The preferred date representation for the current locale without the time Oo X The preferred time representation for the current locale without the date y The year as a decimal number without a century range 00 to 99 Y The year as a decimal number including the century 0 7 The time zone as hour offset from GMT Required to emit RFC 822 conformant dates using 96a d b Y H M S Voz GNU Z The time zone or name or abbreviation The date and time in date 1 format TZ A literal character Table 4 3 c 2010 SmartAVI 20 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual 5 Wireless Configuration Important Before configuring Wireless network connection under the SignagePro client you will
51. on 1 S Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SignagePro Digital Signage Solution Please read the instructions carefully before using SignagePro is a digital signage solution that creates new marketing and information sharing portals to reach target audiences with real time information SignagePro attracts audiences by displaying your message using vivid high quality video and animation replacing traditional signs and posters signagePro uses your IP network to remotely manage control and broadcast your information to target audiences in specific locations across the globe Because it uses a closed network your information 1s safe and secure SignagePro is capable of playing back all industry standards such as Flash files Video MPG HTML QuickTime Power Point JPG s Java Applets and more signagePro 1s the ultimate solution that provides both hardware and software for the display and management of your digital content It is highly cost effective and easy to use It is the perfect solution for both small scale and large scale projects c 2010 SmartAVI 2 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S Disclaimer notice The information contained in this document 1s subject to change without notice Applica makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose Applica will not be liable
52. or uATX 6 75 inches by 6 75 inches 171 45 millimeters by 171 45 millimeters Processor Integrated Intel Celeron processor 215 with a 533 MHz system bus Memory One 240 pin DDR2 512mb SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module DIMM sockets e Support for DDR2 533 MHz and DDR2 400 MHz DIMMs e Support for up to 1 GB of system memory Chipset SiS S1S662 Audio ADI AD1888 audio codec Video Integrated SiS Mirage 1 graphic engine I O Control Winbond W83627DHG B based Legacy I O controller for hardware management serial parallel and PS 2 ports LAN Support 10 100 Mbits sec LAN subsystem using the Broadcom LAN adapter device Peripheral Interfaces e Two USB 2 0 ports One parallel ATA IDE interface with UDMA 33 ATA 66 100 133 support One S Video output port optional One serial port One parallel port PS 2 keyboard and mouse ports Expansion Capabilities One PCI Conventional bus connector Operating System e OS Embedded Linux Dimensions Length 8 20 32 cm Width 8 375 21 273 cm Height 2 25 5 715 cm c 2010 SmartAVI Specifications Formats Supported Video AVI MPEGI MPEG2 MPEG4 WMV FLA DIVX Flash SWF e Still Images JPEG GIF BMP PNG WebPages URL Adobe Acrobat PDF PowerPoint PPT Audio MP3 WMA News RSS Server Requirements Processor Intel Pentium 4 HT Operating System Windows XP Professional Windows 2003 Memory IGB
53. puter from the drop dovm kst Enter user password here E h Save Password If pou click Cancel the default users set vill be created During the installation you will be asked to create the administrator password You can leave it blank so it would be the default password figure 6 1 1 To have different users log in always click on Configuration then Login server Click Save Password while logged in To log out uncheck Save Password figure 6 1 2 After you log into the SignagePro manager you can create new users by clicking Run then clicking on User Manager figure 6 1 3 c 2010 SmartAVI 28 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual E User Properties Enter user nme hens Enter user s complete name Enter user deserpbor hera Erker user patswond here Reenter user password here E Click Save You will then see the new user in the list figure 6 1 3 To create a new user right click or click on User then New User The user properties window will open Here is where you enter in your new user information figure 6 1 4 User name The name of the new user Full name The real name of the user Description The description of the user Password The password for that user User rights Select the rights you want this user to have c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS SignagePro User Manager IE Anf pica BET Ad
54. ri divx dw Hed ma o0 Lancel Oper as read only Me O Save task schedule properties to all occurrences in schedules after save Save Cancel igure 6 2 4 3 Select the file located on your hard drive figure 6 2 4 Once the task has been added you can configure the following properties e The duration of the task setting the duration to 0 0 0 will cause the program to run indefinitely e Operation on End of Task Here you can set what will happen upon completion of the Task if it is included in a schedule e Run Next Task will open up the next task in the schedule upon completion e Restart Current Task will cause the task to repeat itself without going to the next task The window properties of the file window size full screen etc Look to section 6 6 on how to add Creeping Line s to a task Note You can override these configurations in the Schedule menu c 2010 SmartAVI 34 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S 6 3 Schedules Creation Export Import A schedule is where you combine all of the different tasks that you ve created in chapter 6 2 A and put them into one place From here you create the programming schedule You can select a variety of task to run at specific times run once or loop continuously If you use the template feature described in chapter 6 5 you will select which tasks will run in which window Schedules can be as complex or as simple as you like You can cont
55. rol hundreds of tasks to run at specific times or simply have one or two tasks set to loop continuously SignagePro Task Manager n x File Schedule Task Configuration Wew Schedule Ctrl Ins Week days Days Mew Superschedule Shift Ins P ia 1 ALL ALL ALL Delete Schedule Ewel Duplicate Ctr et Start r5 Skip task FG Stop F7 4 p Properties EiitEntEr i Start folder Comment e Mew Task Video LA Documents and Setting e Task 000Z Update L signagepro 2 7 1 flash e Task 0003 Video C Documents and Setting User Administrator logged in successfully figure 6 3 1 1 In the Task Manager select Schedule and click New Schedule The Schedule Properties Dialog will appear figure 6 3 1 2 In the General tab give your schedule a name optional 3 Begin populating the schedule with various tasks These tasks can be videos images web pages PowerPoint Presentations etc c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 35 Client Configuration Properties General Day amp Time Client Filter View ER Schedule name a Schedule 0001 Enabled sheduled task runs at specified time Schedule Hot Revs Start hat key None Stop hat key None Available tasks Use Template New Task Task 0002 Task 0003 Browse Edit S heduled tasks For this schedule i AutoFlestart QOhOmmoOsec TRUE m o Down Delete
56. rt SignagsPio Manager v SignagePio Port CEE Add Program Add Peet Edit Delete hv Display a notification when Windows Firewall blocks a program c enin figure 1 0 1 c 2010 SmartAVI SmartAVI SignagePro Manual Windows Firewall General Exceptions Advanced Your FC is not protected tum en windows Firewall Windows Firewall helps probect your computer by presenting unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet er a mebrrork C On recommended This sting blocks al outside sources rom connecting to this computer with the exception of those selected on the Exceptions tab Don t allow exceptions Select this when you connect to public nebworks in less secure localons such as airports ou wall rot be nabfied when windows Firewall blocks programs Selecbons on the Exceptions tab wall be ignared OFF not recommended xi Avoid using this setting Turning off Windows Firewall may make this computer more vulnerable to viruses and intruders What else should know about Window Firewall figure 1 0 2 Note If you will be using SignagePro across more than one network refer to port 13325 when configuring your router port forwarding SignageServer requires a unique USB key to be installed You will find your key on back of the SignageServer CD sleeve In addition you must complete the online registration for your copy of Signa
57. rtAVI 70 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual Monitor UertRefresh ite e Configure screen Each time you connect a new display to the SignagePro Client you will need to add or edit the screen settings Select either Edit Screen Add new screen or Remove screen from the Screen Configuration Menu Select OK and hit Enter Select Screen Rotation gives you the following options figure 7 6 screen rotation Normal Do not rotate A LLL IC Next gt gt Normal Do not rotate CW Rotate screen clockwise Invert Flip screen upside down CCW Rotate screen counter clockwise e Select Next and hit Enter e Screen Depth Configures the default color quality or color depth for your display Select the desired Screen Depth and hit Next c 2010 SmartAVI 7 Screen Configuration 71 e Screen Modes Configures the video mode for your display Use the up down keys to scroll for the desired resolution Use the space bar to check the desired resolution Select Finish and hit Enter to save your settings and return to the main menu of the Configuration Panel Select Ok on the confirmation window and hit Enter e Write Xorg conf and quit Saves all of your changes by writing your configuration settings to the Xorg Configuration file and quits the configuratio
58. rtAVI 7 Screen Configuration Monitor Harizzmc Sot sust indicate the horizontal sync range of your sonitor You can either select one of the predefined ranges below that correspond tn iniuste standard monitor types or give a specific range Enter your oun horizontal sync range 31 5 Standard VGA 640x480 E 50 Hz 31 5 35 4 Super VGA 6001600 55 Hz 31 5 35 5 0914 Compatible 1024x768 e Of Hz interlaced ino 900x500 31 5 33 12 35 5 Super oA 624x765 B BY Hx int BODxbOD E SE Hx Extended Super UGA BDODxbOD P H Hz 530400 B 72 Hz gt Mon interiaced SUGA 16240766 60 Hz 660x606 TZ Hz een bis ets ERE Dol ui a 70 Aa 77 figure 8 1 6 7 Select the vertical refresh rate that corresponds to your monitor If you are unsure of this setting please refer to your display manual Select Finish and press Enter c 2010 SmartAVI 78 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual Tov must indicate ihe veriical Syne rene Gl your monitor You can either select one of the predefined ranges below that correspond to induziruy siandard sonitor types or give a specific range For interlaced modes the number that counts is the high one e g Y Hz rather than 43 Hz figure 8 1 7 8 Each time you connect a new display to the SignagePro Client you will need to add or edit the screen settings Select the Configure Screen option Select OK and hit Enter
59. s of that network figure 5 1 4 c 2010 SmartAVI 24 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual O Use static IPs IP Metrmask Gateway C Use Static DNS DNS domain Search domain F Use Encryption WPA 1 2 Preshared Key Preshared Key ln figure 5 1 5 8 Select Encryption Type WPA 1 2 stands for WPA or WPA2 and enter the appropriate encryption key figure 5 1 5 9 Hit connect You should now be connected to your wireless network c 2010 SmartAVI 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 25 S 6 Schedules Tasks Templates RSS 1 Double click on the SignageServer Station Manager icon either on your desktop or start menu E Type the name ol the computer on chose P computer hom the dropdoem keit Computer EOE Time 4 12008 0311 081513 773 2008 02 11 03 16 25 012 200803111093114515 PL a iiie _ dj Mn EEE EE 200 03 11 11 24 41 523 pe Tack bar SIGNAGE PRO PC 127 01 208 0311 11 27 40 375 Logoi uer Task Manage SIGHAGEPRO PC 127 0 F Hids figure 6 0 1 2 You will first be prompted with a Server Logon settings dialog box The default IP address 1s 127 0 0 1 In the user name and password fields use the new Administrator user and password you created in the installation process and hit OK figure 6 0 1 IAGEPRO PC ES Task Heyy SIGNAGEPRO FECI SignagePio nnm ama o ms a es de AN Login uter Slaton Manager SIGH
60. this example is 192 168 0 185 The IP address on the above example is 192 168 0 185 These numbers are needed for the SignagePro client to connect to the server The SignagePro client screen should look like the following All Programs c 2010 SmartAVI Sample Network Configuration 1 99 SIGNAGEPRO Configuration Panel General System Media Resources Report Preview Reset Login rancia Type server name user name and password Server 192 168 0 185 Player Name IATER User SignagePro user _Passuord jeeeeceeeccccceccee Server Detection l Find Local Server O Find server using net url AA User Password A Cancel Same Network means that Client and Server are in one broadcast domain so they can communicate to each other without gateway c 2010 SmartAVI 100 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S Sample Network Configuration 2 Configuration 2 Router Switch Hub without a DHCP server in a same network Connect the SignagePro server and the SignagePro client to a hub using CAT 5 or CAT 6 cables e Manually assign IP numbers to the server A sample might look like the following server IP number 192 168 0 185 Server IP Mask 255 255 255 0 server IP Gateway Put the address of a network gateway Here is a description on how to put an IP address manu
61. uper Schedule 5 The View tab must always remain checked on View 1 Click Ok and your new Super Schedule will be shown in the Schedule list I3 Super Schedule Properties fc I3 Super Schedule Properties Setup Schedule Day amp Time Chert Fites View Setup Schedule Day amp Time Chert Fiter View OSOBI eos o Schedule stat time 3 51 00 Pr xs Schedde sat line 35100 Pt Teen URL Power Flash Video Video POF Image Pont Input URL Power Flash Video Video PDF Image i j O Enabled schedule runs at time Port Input E Enabled schedule nunc at time Schedule kt tf figure 6 4 1 figure 6 4 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 50 SmartAVI SignagePro Manual S 6 5 Template Creator The Template creator 1s powerful feature of SignagePro Templates allow users to create and assign regions This gives you the ability to run several tasks simultaneously on one screen The result is the integration of high resolution graphics with dynamic video and scrolling text messages and news feeds S 6 5 A Create Template and Assign Task 1 Use your mouse to highlight the schedule you wish to use for your template i3 SignageServer Task Manager File Group Task New Delete Start Skip task Stop Schedule properties s Sample Motepad Sample Paint Sample Calculator 18 Sample MS Intemet Ex figure 6 5 1 Pau Ended Type Testo Statens Week due Days
62. vailable USB slot on your SignagePro client 3 Boot your SignagePro client with the USB wireless adapter connected 4 Once the unit is in the main screen blue taskbar go to CTRL AIt 3 Hit the refresh button to update wireless List You would not see your hidden wireless network SSID in the list ls Disconnect All refresh gt lt Preferen About E Metwor isconne a resh Preferences About Create an ad hoc network Find q ERE minui ae il z SmartAV 100 WPA2 Channell All E Automatically connect to this network ai Connect at Properties Not connected figure 5 1 2 5 Point your mouse cursor on the Network Tab and click on it In the field that would appear you need to type in the SSID name of the hidden network figure 5 1 2 c 2010 SmartAVI 5 Wireless Configuration Em Network E Disconnect All refresh Preferences 7 About X Hidden Network ESSIE Hidden Network Connect 1234 100 WPA2 Channel 1 all Automatically connect to this network Connect A Properties Choose fram the networks below 100 WPA Channel 11 a Automatically connect ta this network A connect 2 Properties Hidden Network 100 WPA2 Channel 1 ad 7 Automatically cammeet ta this network Cannect 2 Properties Not connected figure 5 1 4 23 7 Now you will see the new network in your list with Hidden Network name Go to the Propertie
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