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...;Opening a program...47 ●Checking a program...47 ●Preview Program Display Settings...48 ●Deleting a program...48 ●Displaying program properties...49 ●Importing/exporting a program...50 Conditional Content Basic Screens for SHARP Digital Signage Software Conditional Content Editor 52 ●Launching SHARP Digital Signage Software Conditional Content Editor 52 ●Basic Screens for...
...;Opening a program...47 ●Checking a program...47 ●Preview Program Display Settings...48 ●Deleting a program...48 ●Displaying program properties...49 ●Importing/exporting a program...50 Conditional Content Basic Screens for SHARP Digital Signage Software Conditional Content Editor 52 ●Launching SHARP Digital Signage Software Conditional Content Editor 52 ●Basic Screens for...
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... own PC...87 ●Distributing with USB memory or other external storage device 88 Displaying break-in programs...90 ●Distributing via a network and making a break-in display 90 ●Distributing to your own PC and making a break-in display 92 List of Reserved Distribution/List of Distribution Log 95 ●List of...
... own PC...87 ●Distributing with USB memory or other external storage device 88 Displaying break-in programs...90 ●Distributing via a network and making a break-in display 90 ●Distributing to your own PC and making a break-in display 92 List of Reserved Distribution/List of Distribution Log 95 ●List of...
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Contents Schedule Reception/Program Display FTP Server...98 ●Launching the FTP Server...98 Client Scheduler...99 ●Launching Client Scheduler...99 ●Client Scheduler menu...99 Distributing content directly ... Monitoring status The main Status Monitoring Tool window 109 ●Launching Status Monitoring Tool...109 ●The main Status Monitoring Tool window 109 Acquiring and displaying panel status 112 ●Acquiring status of selected panels...112 ●Setting panels for which status will not be obtained 113 ●Controlling target PC...
Contents Schedule Reception/Program Display FTP Server...98 ●Launching the FTP Server...98 Client Scheduler...99 ●Launching Client Scheduler...99 ●Client Scheduler menu...99 Distributing content directly ... Monitoring status The main Status Monitoring Tool window 109 ●Launching Status Monitoring Tool...109 ●The main Status Monitoring Tool window 109 Acquiring and displaying panel status 112 ●Acquiring status of selected panels...112 ●Setting panels for which status will not be obtained 113 ●Controlling target PC...
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... System operation precautions Points to as content data, order of play . Scroll message A scrolling message. Keep the size of the content display area (frame size) as small as a "Server PC". Term Definition Controller PC The PC that makes frequent use of image transparency.... • QuickTime Player is dependent on the CPU. These are played on the panel. Frame Refers to a sub-screen that displays content according to create and distribute programs, timetables and schedules. Program Programs consist of a frame layout, multiple frames and their assigned ...
... System operation precautions Points to as content data, order of play . Scroll message A scrolling message. Keep the size of the content display area (frame size) as small as a "Server PC". Term Definition Controller PC The PC that makes frequent use of image transparency.... • QuickTime Player is dependent on the CPU. These are played on the panel. Frame Refers to a sub-screen that displays content according to create and distribute programs, timetables and schedules. Program Programs consist of a frame layout, multiple frames and their assigned ...
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... before operation. · Making the background color transparent will increase the load. · Scroll messages with a larger display area place a larger load on the PC. Do not assign PowerPoint files to individual SHARP LCD monitors (PN series) connected in the same program. Daisy chain configuration This software cannot send different panel control commands...
... before operation. · Making the background color transparent will increase the load. · Scroll messages with a larger display area place a larger load on the PC. Do not assign PowerPoint files to individual SHARP LCD monitors (PN series) connected in the same program. Daisy chain configuration This software cannot send different panel control commands...
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... and off and distribute break-in programs during emergencies for smooth monitor control. Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software / Program distribution workflow Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software SHARP Digital Signage Software is SHARP's original content distribution and display software. Easy-to newspaper TV guides or calendar-style monthly schedules. Monitor control and break-in...
... and off and distribute break-in programs during emergencies for smooth monitor control. Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software / Program distribution workflow Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software SHARP Digital Signage Software is SHARP's original content distribution and display software. Easy-to newspaper TV guides or calendar-style monthly schedules. Monitor control and break-in...
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... The FTP server passes schedules and programs it receives to Client Scheduler. (p.98) 6 Client Scheduler Control Program Viewer so that it displays schedules and programs at a set time. (p.99) 7 Program Viewer Program Viewer displays programs when instructed to do so by Client Scheduler. (p.105) Target PC (Viewer Version) Program...
... The FTP server passes schedules and programs it receives to Client Scheduler. (p.98) 6 Client Scheduler Control Program Viewer so that it displays schedules and programs at a set time. (p.99) 7 Program Viewer Program Viewer displays programs when instructed to do so by Client Scheduler. (p.105) Target PC (Viewer Version) Program...
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...7, disable the user account control of your network administrator for more free space (Additional space required for saving data) Full color display with the SHARP Digital Signage Software Client Scheduler (Fp.92). If the target PC is recommended for movie/content-heavy programs. OS Microsoft Windows ...not get through depending on router specs/settings. If this before using USB memory) • L AN port (only required for target PC) *2 PN series LCD monitor LB-1085 *3, LB-46GX35 *4, LB-52GX35 *4 Interfaces • USB port (only required if using the software. The panel ...
...7, disable the user account control of your network administrator for more free space (Additional space required for saving data) Full color display with the SHARP Digital Signage Software Client Scheduler (Fp.92). If the target PC is recommended for movie/content-heavy programs. OS Microsoft Windows ...not get through depending on router specs/settings. If this before using USB memory) • L AN port (only required for target PC) *2 PN series LCD monitor LB-1085 *3, LB-46GX35 *4, LB-52GX35 *4 Interfaces • USB port (only required if using the software. The panel ...
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..., click [Next]. 12 is launched automatically, proceed to step 4. In the [Welcome to launch the setup program. If using the "SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM" 1) If the setup program is displayed during the installation, click [Run]. If the [AutoPlay] dialog box does not appear, double-click the Setup.exe file in...
..., click [Next]. 12 is launched automatically, proceed to step 4. In the [Welcome to launch the setup program. If using the "SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM" 1) If the setup program is displayed during the installation, click [Run]. If the [AutoPlay] dialog box does not appear, double-click the Setup.exe file in...
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...made, click [Change] and specify a different directory. 13 For use on a target PC. Displays received programs according to target PCs running the "Viewer Version". • [PN-SV01] Viewer Version Only installs software for a two-month trial period. If you agree to the...click [Next]. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 5. Software license agreement will be registered from the [Option] menu. (Fp.73) • If you are available: • [PN-SS01] Standalone Version For creating programs and distributing/displaying schedules with a single PC. • [PN-SS02] Network Version ...
...made, click [Change] and specify a different directory. 13 For use on a target PC. Displays received programs according to target PCs running the "Viewer Version". • [PN-SV01] Viewer Version Only installs software for a two-month trial period. If you agree to the...click [Next]. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 5. Software license agreement will be registered from the [Option] menu. (Fp.73) • If you are available: • [PN-SS01] Standalone Version For creating programs and distributing/displaying schedules with a single PC. • [PN-SS02] Network Version ...
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... screen saver so that appears, click [Properties]. Under default settings, the "Welcome Center" is displayed when Windows Vista is started . The "Welcome Center" will appear. 2. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Welcome Center settings (Windows Vista only) These settings do not apply to stop ...the "Welcome Center" from being displayed when a program is displayed in Program Viewer. •If using either of the...
... screen saver so that appears, click [Properties]. Under default settings, the "Welcome Center" is displayed when Windows Vista is started . The "Welcome Center" will appear. 2. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Welcome Center settings (Windows Vista only) These settings do not apply to stop ...the "Welcome Center" from being displayed when a program is displayed in Program Viewer. •If using either of the...
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Select "(None)" from the "Turn off monitor", "Turn off or go into system standby while a program is displayed in Program Viewer. •If using Windows Vista/7 1. Click [OK]. Click [OK]. 17 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software • If using Windows XP 1. The [Power Options Properties] dialog box will appear. 2. Select "Never" from the...
Select "(None)" from the "Turn off monitor", "Turn off or go into system standby while a program is displayed in Program Viewer. •If using Windows Vista/7 1. Click [OK]. Click [OK]. 17 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software • If using Windows XP 1. The [Power Options Properties] dialog box will appear. 2. Select "Never" from the...
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...], [System and Maintenance], and then [Power Options]. Select "Never" from the "Turn off the display" and "Put the computer to sleep" lists. 4. Click [Save changes]. button in the upper...]. 3. Return to the [Power Options] dialog box. 5. Select "Never" from the "Turn off the display" and "Put the computer to Windows XP/7 Adjust Windows Sidebar (Gadget) settings so that appears, click [... of the Windows Sidebar, and from the menu that the Sidebar (Gadgets) is not displayed. 1. Right-click on an empty area of the Windows Sidebar (Gadget) settings (Windows Vista...
...], [System and Maintenance], and then [Power Options]. Select "Never" from the "Turn off the display" and "Put the computer to sleep" lists. 4. Click [Save changes]. button in the upper...]. 3. Return to the [Power Options] dialog box. 5. Select "Never" from the "Turn off the display" and "Put the computer to Windows XP/7 Adjust Windows Sidebar (Gadget) settings so that appears, click [... of the Windows Sidebar, and from the menu that the Sidebar (Gadgets) is not displayed. 1. Right-click on an empty area of the Windows Sidebar (Gadget) settings (Windows Vista...
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... of the desktop, and from the menu that appears, click [Properties]. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 2. The [Desktop Items] dialog box will no longer appear from the menu that it is not displayed when a program is not displayed. Restart your PC. Click [OK]. These settings do not apply if you... start Windows Vista. Right-click on the IME Toolbar and, from the next time you are not required if the IME Toolbar is being displayed in the Taskbar so that appears, click [Minimize]. Click the [Web] tab and clear all the check boxes under "Web pages". 4. Store...
... of the desktop, and from the menu that appears, click [Properties]. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 2. The [Desktop Items] dialog box will no longer appear from the menu that it is not displayed when a program is not displayed. Restart your PC. Click [OK]. These settings do not apply if you... start Windows Vista. Right-click on the IME Toolbar and, from the next time you are not required if the IME Toolbar is being displayed in the Taskbar so that appears, click [Minimize]. Click the [Web] tab and clear all the check boxes under "Web pages". 4. Store...
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Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Taskbar settings (Windows XP/Vista only) Adjust the Taskbar settings so that the Taskbar is not displayed when a program is a security risk and may also lead to check the Windows Update website (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.../) regularly and download and install updates manually. Not installing the latest updates is being displayed in Program Viewer. 1. The [System Properties] dialog box will appear. 2. Windows Update settings Set Windows Update so that appears, click ...
Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Taskbar settings (Windows XP/Vista only) Adjust the Taskbar settings so that the Taskbar is not displayed when a program is a security risk and may also lead to check the Windows Update website (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.../) regularly and download and install updates manually. Not installing the latest updates is being displayed in Program Viewer. 1. The [System Properties] dialog box will appear. 2. Windows Update settings Set Windows Update so that appears, click ...
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...Security], and then [Turn automatic updating on or off ]. virus scanners) so that they do not display popup messages (dialog boxes) when a program is being displayed in Program Viewer. 21 Select the "Never check for resident applications (e.g. Resident application settings Adjust settings for...updating on or off ]. From the menu of "Important updates," select the "Never check for updates (not recommended)" option button. 3. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software •If using Windows 7 1. The [Change settings] dialog box will appear. 2. Click [OK]. 4. The [Change settings...
...Security], and then [Turn automatic updating on or off ]. virus scanners) so that they do not display popup messages (dialog boxes) when a program is being displayed in Program Viewer. 21 Select the "Never check for resident applications (e.g. Resident application settings Adjust settings for...updating on or off ]. From the menu of "Important updates," select the "Never check for updates (not recommended)" option button. 3. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software •If using Windows 7 1. The [Change settings] dialog box will appear. 2. Click [OK]. 4. The [Change settings...
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...these files again upon reinstalling this software frequently shuts down all applications. 3. If using the "SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM" 1) If the setup program is displayed during the installation, click [Run]. If you select the "Modify" option button, you should... is launched automatically, proceed to launch the setup maintenance program. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software ●Uninstalling SHARP Digital Signage Software If this software. 1. Close down incorrectly when a program is being displayed or created, you will be verified.' Double-click the setup.exe ...
...these files again upon reinstalling this software frequently shuts down all applications. 3. If using the "SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM" 1) If the setup program is displayed during the installation, click [Run]. If you select the "Modify" option button, you should... is launched automatically, proceed to launch the setup maintenance program. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software ●Uninstalling SHARP Digital Signage Software If this software. 1. Close down incorrectly when a program is being displayed or created, you will be verified.' Double-click the setup.exe ...
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...lets you create programs by going to the Windows Taskbar and clicking [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], and then [SHARP Digital Signage Software]. ●Closing the Launcher window 1. The Launcher can also be displayed in the foreground. 1) B utton description window 2) P rogram creation/ editing 3) Timetable ...26 If another tool or dialog box is already launched, it will close. ●The Launcher window The Launcher window is displayed in this window. 2) Program creation/editing (Fp.28) This button launches "Program Editor". On the desktop, double-click the...
...lets you create programs by going to the Windows Taskbar and clicking [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], and then [SHARP Digital Signage Software]. ●Closing the Launcher window 1. The Launcher can also be displayed in the foreground. 1) B utton description window 2) P rogram creation/ editing 3) Timetable ...26 If another tool or dialog box is already launched, it will close. ●The Launcher window The Launcher window is displayed in this window. 2) Program creation/editing (Fp.28) This button launches "Program Editor". On the desktop, double-click the...
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... by assigning timetables you have created to be shown at desired times. 4) Schedule creation/editing (Fp.70) This button launches "Schedule Editor". This dialog box displays version information about the Launcher, and also lets you have created to be executed on desired dates. 5) Schedule distribution (Fp.84) This button launches "Schedule...
... by assigning timetables you have created to be shown at desired times. 4) Schedule creation/editing (Fp.70) This button launches "Schedule Editor". This dialog box displays version information about the Launcher, and also lets you have created to be executed on desired dates. 5) Schedule distribution (Fp.84) This button launches "Schedule...
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... (content) to the Windows Taskbar, and clicking [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], [Tools], and then [Program Editor]. • The first time Program Editor is changed, the title bar will be displayed here. The main Program Editor window ●Launching Program Editor 1. "Program Editor...Content Preview] window will appear. (Fp.36) • If QuickTime Player and PowerPoint Viewer are completed by going to display on the Launcher window. As soon as Program Editor launches, four pre-defined frames and two scroll messages for creating new programs ...
... (content) to the Windows Taskbar, and clicking [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], [Tools], and then [Program Editor]. • The first time Program Editor is changed, the title bar will be displayed here. The main Program Editor window ●Launching Program Editor 1. "Program Editor...Content Preview] window will appear. (Fp.36) • If QuickTime Player and PowerPoint Viewer are completed by going to display on the Launcher window. As soon as Program Editor launches, four pre-defined frames and two scroll messages for creating new programs ...