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......5 Trademarks...6 How to read this manual...6 ●Icons...6 ●Notation...6 Definitions...7 System operation precautions...7 Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software 9 Program distribution workflow...9 Installing/Launching Required operating environment...11 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 12 ●Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 12 ●Setting the environment of the target PC 15 ●Uninstalling...
......5 Trademarks...6 How to read this manual...6 ●Icons...6 ●Notation...6 Definitions...7 System operation precautions...7 Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software 9 Program distribution workflow...9 Installing/Launching Required operating environment...11 Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 12 ●Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 12 ●Setting the environment of the target PC 15 ●Uninstalling...
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Contents Creating a timetable...62 ●Registering a program in the timetable 62 ●Registering panel control in a timetable 63 ●Adjusting a timetable...65 ●Saving a timetable...66 ●Opening a timetable...66 ●Checking a timetable...67 ●Deleting a timetable...67 ●Changing timetable name and timetable color 67 ●Importing/exporting a timetable...68 Creating/Editing Schedules The main Schedule Editor window 70 ●Launching Schedule Editor...70 ●The main Schedule Editor window...70 Creating a schedule...72 ●Registering a timetable ...
Contents Creating a timetable...62 ●Registering a program in the timetable 62 ●Registering panel control in a timetable 63 ●Adjusting a timetable...65 ●Saving a timetable...66 ●Opening a timetable...66 ●Checking a timetable...67 ●Deleting a timetable...67 ●Changing timetable name and timetable color 67 ●Importing/exporting a timetable...68 Creating/Editing Schedules The main Schedule Editor window 70 ●Launching Schedule Editor...70 ●The main Schedule Editor window...70 Creating a schedule...72 ●Registering a timetable ...
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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 by using USB memory or another external storage device...... 104 Program Viewer...105 Key/Mouse Monitoring Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool Window 106 ●Launching the Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool window 106 ●Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool menu...106 Monitoring status The main Status Monitoring Tool window 109 ●Launching Status Monitoring Tool...109 ●The main Status...
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 by using USB memory or another external storage device...... 104 Program Viewer...105 Key/Mouse Monitoring Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool Window 106 ●Launching the Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool window 106 ●Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool menu...106 Monitoring status The main Status Monitoring Tool window 109 ●Launching Status Monitoring Tool...109 ●The main Status...
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...from these values in individual units. 5 Where editions differ in terms of usage restrictions and functionality, this product, the above uses that SHARP CORPORATION bears no responsibility for any failure, malfunction, or damages due to improper use of portrait rights, and should , naturally, be...To aid reporting in cases where such duplicated or edited material is subject to make design and specification changes for purchasing SHARP Digital Signage Software. In the unlikely event that a failure or malfunction occurs, contact your retailer. • Please note that ...
...from these values in individual units. 5 Where editions differ in terms of usage restrictions and functionality, this product, the above uses that SHARP CORPORATION bears no responsibility for any failure, malfunction, or damages due to improper use of portrait rights, and should , naturally, be...To aid reporting in cases where such duplicated or edited material is subject to make design and specification changes for purchasing SHARP Digital Signage Software. In the unlikely event that a failure or malfunction occurs, contact your retailer. • Please note that ...
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...[Grid Setting] dialog box will appear. • Items, check boxes, and option buttons, etc., are using Windows XP as an example. C:\Program Files\SHARP\SHARP Digital Signage Software (default) • The screenshots and operational procedures in the United States and other factors. Not all of their respective copyright holders. F... of these are only examples. From the [Option] menu click [Grid Setting]. Trademarks / How to read this manual This manual describes SHARP Digital Signage Software Version 3.0. ●Icons indicates reference information, related details, and restrictions.
...[Grid Setting] dialog box will appear. • Items, check boxes, and option buttons, etc., are using Windows XP as an example. C:\Program Files\SHARP\SHARP Digital Signage Software (default) • The screenshots and operational procedures in the United States and other factors. Not all of their respective copyright holders. F... of these are only examples. From the [Option] menu click [Grid Setting]. Trademarks / How to read this manual This manual describes SHARP Digital Signage Software Version 3.0. ●Icons indicates reference information, related details, and restrictions.
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"Panel" refers to an LCD monitor connected to play QuickTime content. • Flash content Take care when playing content that displays content according to as this may not be played correctly. • Movie players Playing multiple videos simultaneously is used to be necessary to play for the image files, etc, which are usually prepared by the user. Windows Media Player generally places a heavier load on the CPU than Flash Player (although this manual. Also referred to a schedule. A PC that makes frequent use of image transparency processing (image ...
"Panel" refers to an LCD monitor connected to play QuickTime content. • Flash content Take care when playing content that displays content according to as this may not be played correctly. • Movie players Playing multiple videos simultaneously is used to be necessary to play for the image files, etc, which are usually prepared by the user. Windows Media Player generally places a heavier load on the CPU than Flash Player (although this manual. Also referred to a schedule. A PC that makes frequent use of image transparency processing (image ...
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... Signage Software can send different panel control commands (monitor power supply ON/OFF and panel input commands) to SHARP LCD Monitors (PN Series) connected in a daisy chain. (Refer to individual SHARP LCD monitors (PN series) connected in YYYY/MM/DD format. 8 Programs cannot be some delay before operation. · Making the background color transparent...
... Signage Software can send different panel control commands (monitor power supply ON/OFF and panel input commands) to SHARP LCD Monitors (PN Series) connected in a daisy chain. (Refer to individual SHARP LCD monitors (PN series) connected in YYYY/MM/DD format. 8 Programs cannot be some delay before operation. · Making the background color transparent...
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.... Monitor control and break-in distribution functions Turn monitors on a panel. Vertical scroll messages are also supported, allowing effective expression and information display. Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software / Program distribution workflow Features of the day that your chosen content and create a program. (p.28) 2 Timetable Editor Assign the hour of...
.... Monitor control and break-in distribution functions Turn monitors on a panel. Vertical scroll messages are also supported, allowing effective expression and information display. Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software / Program distribution workflow Features of the day that your chosen content and create a program. (p.28) 2 Timetable Editor Assign the hour of...
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Program distribution workflow Network Version 1 Program Editor Lay out your chosen content and create a program. (p.28) 2 Timetable Editor Assign the hour of the day that your program will be shown. (p.60) 3 Schedule Editor Assign the dates when daily timetables you have created will be shown. (p.70) 4 Schedule Distribution Tool Distribute schedules and programs you have created to a target PC connected to the network. (p.84) Server Scheduler Control the distribution schedule and distribute scheduled times to the FTP server. (p.97) You can ...
Program distribution workflow Network Version 1 Program Editor Lay out your chosen content and create a program. (p.28) 2 Timetable Editor Assign the hour of the day that your program will be shown. (p.60) 3 Schedule Editor Assign the dates when daily timetables you have created will be shown. (p.70) 4 Schedule Distribution Tool Distribute schedules and programs you have created to a target PC connected to the network. (p.84) Server Scheduler Control the distribution schedule and distribute scheduled times to the FTP server. (p.97) You can ...
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... the target PC and the panel must be connected with an RS-232C cable or the panel must be connected to start and close down SHARP Digital Signage Software. If you have not installed all of these programs, or have Flash Player, Windows Media Player, and PowerPoint Viewer 2003/2007... must be necessary to play QuickTime content) If there are using the software. For the specifications of at least 1024 x 768 Monitor (for target PC) *2 PN series LCD monitor LB-1085 *3, LB-46GX35 *4, LB-52GX35 *4 Interfaces • USB port (only required if using USB memory) • L AN port (only ...
... the target PC and the panel must be connected with an RS-232C cable or the panel must be connected to start and close down SHARP Digital Signage Software. If you have not installed all of these programs, or have Flash Player, Windows Media Player, and PowerPoint Viewer 2003/2007... must be necessary to play QuickTime content) If there are using the software. For the specifications of at least 1024 x 768 Monitor (for target PC) *2 PN series LCD monitor LB-1085 *3, LB-46GX35 *4, LB-52GX35 *4 Interfaces • USB port (only required if using USB memory) • L AN port (only ...
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...window, click [Next]. 12 is launched automatically, proceed to step 4. In the [Welcome to launch the setup program. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software You must log in the CD-ROM folder. 2) In the [AutoPlay] dialog box, click "Run setup.exe...few moments, launch the Setup.exe file in as an administrator before beginning the installation process. ●Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 1. Start your PC 2. If using the "SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM" 1) If the setup program is displayed during the installation, click [Run]....
...window, click [Next]. 12 is launched automatically, proceed to step 4. In the [Welcome to launch the setup program. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software You must log in the CD-ROM folder. 2) In the [AutoPlay] dialog box, click "Run setup.exe...few moments, launch the Setup.exe file in as an administrator before beginning the installation process. ●Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 1. Start your PC 2. If using the "SHARP Digital Signage Software CD-ROM" 1) If the setup program is displayed during the installation, click [Run]....
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... panel status. 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 content display. Read the entire software license agreement. 6. You should register the license code ...]. Click [Next]. Also used for distributing programs and schedules to a schedule. 8. Select the version that you will appear. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 5. Software license agreement will only be able to change the location where the installation will be registered from the [...
... panel status. 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 content display. Read the entire software license agreement. 6. You should register the license code ...]. Click [Next]. Also used for distributing programs and schedules to a schedule. 8. Select the version that you will appear. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 5. Software license agreement will only be able to change the location where the installation will be registered from the [...
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... Task Tray. If you are using the Network Version, Server Scheduler ( ) and Client Scheduler ( ) will start. 11. If the following screen appears, click [Yes] to SHARP Digital Signage Software will launch and appear in the Task Tray. 14 Installing...
... Task Tray. If you are using the Network Version, Server Scheduler ( ) and Client Scheduler ( ) will start. 11. If the following screen appears, click [Yes] to SHARP Digital Signage Software will launch and appear in the Task Tray. 14 Installing...
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... Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [All Programs], [Accessories], and then [Command Prompt]. The [User Accounts] dialog box will appear. 2. If using this computer" check box. 5. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software ●Setting the environment of the target PC Once the installation is complete, change the settings of the target PC before using...
... Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [All Programs], [Accessories], and then [Command Prompt]. The [User Accounts] dialog box will appear. 2. If using this computer" check box. 5. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software ●Setting the environment of the target PC Once the installation is complete, change the settings of the target PC before using...
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... time the PC is displayed in Program Viewer. •If using either of the desktop, and from the menu that it using Windows XP 1. 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...
... time the PC is displayed in Program Viewer. •If using either of the desktop, and from the menu that it using Windows XP 1. 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...
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... Program Viewer. •If using Windows Vista/7 1. Click [OK]. Select "Never" from the "Screen saver" list. 3. The [Power Options Properties] dialog box will appear. 2. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software • If using Windows XP 1. Right-click on the [Power Schemes] tab. 3.
... Program Viewer. •If using Windows Vista/7 1. Click [OK]. Select "Never" from the "Screen saver" list. 3. The [Power Options Properties] dialog box will appear. 2. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software • If using Windows XP 1. Right-click on the [Power Schemes] tab. 3.
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Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software • If using Windows 7 1. The [Power Options] dialog box will appear. 2. Select "Never" from the "Turn off the display" and "Put the ...
Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software • If using Windows 7 1. The [Power Options] dialog box will appear. 2. Select "Never" from the "Turn off the display" and "Put the ...
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... desktop settings off. Right-click on the IME Toolbar and, from the menu that appears, click [Properties]. The [Desktop Items] dialog box will appear. 2. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 2. The Windows Sidebar (Gadgets) will no longer appear from the menu that appears, click [Minimize]. These settings do not apply if you...
... desktop settings off. Right-click on the IME Toolbar and, from the menu that appears, click [Properties]. The [Desktop Items] dialog box will appear. 2. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software 2. The Windows Sidebar (Gadgets) will no longer appear from the menu that appears, click [Minimize]. These settings do not apply if you...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... on or off ]. From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [Control Panel], [System and Security], and then [Turn automatic updating on or off ]. Click [OK]. 4. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software •If using Windows 7 1. From the menu of "Important updates," select the "Never check for updates" option button. 3. The [Change settings] dialog...
... on or off ]. From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [Control Panel], [System and Security], and then [Turn automatic updating on or off ]. Click [OK]. 4. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software •If using Windows 7 1. From the menu of "Important updates," select the "Never check for updates" option button. 3. The [Change settings] dialog...