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... chassis and small form factor make it ideal for reliable 1080P video playback. The PN-TPC1 supports true 1080P video with display integration in mind and features a full complement of the Sharp® SDSS™ digital signage software pre-loaded on the hard disk. Targeted ...mounting bracket specially designed to run most third party software and custom applications. It also has the flexibility to attach behind a Sharp PN-E™ series professional monitor. The unit also includes an RS232 port for Commercial applications such as MPEG2, H.264, and WM9. Package Contents The ...
... chassis and small form factor make it ideal for reliable 1080P video playback. The PN-TPC1 supports true 1080P video with display integration in mind and features a full complement of the Sharp® SDSS™ digital signage software pre-loaded on the hard disk. Targeted ...mounting bracket specially designed to run most third party software and custom applications. It also has the flexibility to attach behind a Sharp PN-E™ series professional monitor. The unit also includes an RS232 port for Commercial applications such as MPEG2, H.264, and WM9. Package Contents The ...
PN-TPC1 Signage Controller User Guide
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... remove the AC power. 2. Before beginning Make sure to PNE421 in Figure 2. Secure the mounting plate to match the monitor's mounting holes depending on Sharp PN-series Displays 1. Installation Mounting PN-TPC1 on the monitor model. Figure 1 Figure 2 Attach the mounting plate There are 8 holes on the mounting plate, but only use 4 holes to the...
... remove the AC power. 2. Before beginning Make sure to PNE421 in Figure 2. Secure the mounting plate to match the monitor's mounting holes depending on Sharp PN-series Displays 1. Installation Mounting PN-TPC1 on the monitor model. Figure 1 Figure 2 Attach the mounting plate There are 8 holes on the mounting plate, but only use 4 holes to the...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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... 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 Monitoring Tool window 109 Acquiring and displaying panel status...
... 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 Monitoring Tool window 109 Acquiring and displaying panel status...
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...interpreted to refer to the folder where you are trademarks of these are included with double inverted commas. C:\Program Files\SHARP\SHARP Digital Signage Software (default) • The screenshots and operational procedures in this manual are only examples. The content files...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. These may change depending on your monitor, screen settings, or the version of the OS you installed ...
...interpreted to refer to the folder where you are trademarks of these are included with double inverted commas. C:\Program Files\SHARP\SHARP Digital Signage Software (default) • The screenshots and operational procedures in this manual are only examples. The content files...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. These may change depending on your monitor, screen settings, or the version of the OS you installed ...
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... content to be necessary to play video files. • QuickTime Player is required in order to a one-day time frame. "Panel" refers to an LCD monitor connected to desired dates of play for the image files, etc, which are played on the CPU. Up to as possible. CPU load also increases...
... content to be necessary to play video files. • QuickTime Player is required in order to a one-day time frame. "Panel" refers to an LCD monitor connected to desired dates of play for the image files, etc, which are played on the CPU. Up to as possible. CPU load also increases...
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... aware that there may become distorted. Still images The Network Version of SHARP Digital 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 intervals of PowerPoint Viewer 2003/2007. If this occurs...supported. Do not make regular backup copies of PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) is displayed. Do not assign PowerPoint files to individual SHARP LCD monitors (PN series) connected in a scroll message line, display may be tested by setting slide transition to play slideshows when the ...
... aware that there may become distorted. Still images The Network Version of SHARP Digital 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 intervals of PowerPoint Viewer 2003/2007. If this occurs...supported. Do not make regular backup copies of PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) is displayed. Do not assign PowerPoint files to individual SHARP LCD monitors (PN series) connected in a scroll message line, display may be tested by setting slide transition to play slideshows when the ...
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Vertical scroll messages are also supported, allowing effective expression and information display. Monitor control and break-in distribution functions Turn monitors on a panel. Standalone Version 1 Program Editor Lay out your chosen content and create a program. (...in programs during emergencies for smooth monitor control. Easy-to newspaper TV guides or calendar-style monthly schedules. Variety of SHARP Digital Signage Software SHARP Digital Signage Software is SHARP's original content distribution and display software. Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software / Program ...
Vertical scroll messages are also supported, allowing effective expression and information display. Monitor control and break-in distribution functions Turn monitors on a panel. Standalone Version 1 Program Editor Lay out your chosen content and create a program. (...in programs during emergencies for smooth monitor control. Easy-to newspaper TV guides or calendar-style monthly schedules. Variety of SHARP Digital Signage Software SHARP Digital Signage Software is SHARP's original content distribution and display software. Features of SHARP Digital Signage Software / Program ...
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.... (p.97) You can distribute to a target PC that has Program Viewer installed by using USB memory or other external storage devices. (p.79) Status Monitoring Tool Obtain panel status data and control target PC power. (p.112) Distributed via a network Schedules and programs can be loaded from USB memory or...
.... (p.97) You can distribute to a target PC that has Program Viewer installed by using USB memory or other external storage devices. (p.79) Status Monitoring Tool Obtain panel status data and control target PC power. (p.112) Distributed via a network Schedules and programs can be loaded from USB memory or...
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...Viewer 2003/2007 Windows Media Player 9 or later Flash Player 6 or later QuickTime Player 7 or later (in order to start and close down SHARP Digital Signage Software. Panel control can be necessary to play QuickTime content) If there are using USB memory) • L AN port (only required... controller PC) *1 20 MB or more details. • Regardless of which version 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 , you are any environmental requirements for saving ...
...Viewer 2003/2007 Windows Media Player 9 or later Flash Player 6 or later QuickTime Player 7 or later (in order to start and close down SHARP Digital Signage Software. Panel control can be necessary to play QuickTime content) If there are using USB memory) • L AN port (only required... controller PC) *1 20 MB or more details. • Regardless of which version 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 , you are any environmental requirements for saving ...
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...Windows XP/7. Click the [Screen Saver] tab and select "(None)" from the menu that it using Windows XP 1. Right-click on the monitor when a program is started . If "Welcome Center" is closed you can display it does not display on an empty area of the ...; F rom the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [All Programs], [Accessories], and then [Welcome Center]. 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...
...Windows XP/7. Click the [Screen Saver] tab and select "(None)" from the menu that it using Windows XP 1. Right-click on the monitor when a program is started . If "Welcome Center" is closed you can display it does not display on an empty area of the ...; F rom the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [All Programs], [Accessories], and then [Welcome Center]. 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...
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Click [OK]. The [Power Options Properties] dialog box will appear. 2. Select "Never" 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. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software • If using Windows XP 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [Control...
Click [OK]. The [Power Options Properties] dialog box will appear. 2. Select "Never" 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. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software • If using Windows XP 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [Control...
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... change the port number, you have installed the Viewer Version, a unique FTP server will be installed, and started as a service. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Personal firewall settings If you plan to distribute content over a network, you must also change the FTP settings for the controller... PC (Fp.80), and the FTP settings for Client Scheduler on the right of the window. Firewall settings for Status Monitoring Tool (Windows Vista/7 Only) If using Windows Vista/7, use when the distribution port is assigned to a personal firewall. The [New Inbound ...
... change the port number, you have installed the Viewer Version, a unique FTP server will be installed, and started as a service. Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Personal firewall settings If you plan to distribute content over a network, you must also change the FTP settings for the controller... PC (Fp.80), and the FTP settings for Client Scheduler on the right of the window. Firewall settings for Status Monitoring Tool (Windows Vista/7 Only) If using Windows Vista/7, use when the distribution port is assigned to a personal firewall. The [New Inbound ...
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... resize handle using the mouse. · Dragging while holding down [Shift] while using the arrow keys. · You will appear around the border of LCD monitor used. 32 You can be moved in the top left of a frame or scroll message to select it . 2) Set "X ", "Y ", "Width", and "Height" coordinates for the...
... resize handle using the mouse. · Dragging while holding down [Shift] while using the arrow keys. · You will appear around the border of LCD monitor used. 32 You can be moved in the top left of a frame or scroll message to select it . 2) Set "X ", "Y ", "Width", and "Height" coordinates for the...
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...small program preview for "Sound Source". 5) "Direction" can be set to "Landscape". * T he video signal may cause misalignment with the SHARP LCD monitor (PN series). 1. This function can only be used only with PIP location and size. ●Saving a program Save program Use this stage the [...aspect ratio, input source, and audio source for each item. A list will be displayed. If using a PN-655 monitor * Items displayed vary according to create a thumbnail, click [Yes]. Monitor sizes vary according to aspect ratio. 2) Select either "PC" or "AV" for creating a thumbnail will ...
...small program preview for "Sound Source". 5) "Direction" can be set to "Landscape". * T he video signal may cause misalignment with the SHARP LCD monitor (PN series). 1. This function can only be used only with PIP location and size. ●Saving a program Save program Use this stage the [...aspect ratio, input source, and audio source for each item. A list will be displayed. If using a PN-655 monitor * Items displayed vary according to create a thumbnail, click [Yes]. Monitor sizes vary according to aspect ratio. 2) Select either "PC" or "AV" for creating a thumbnail will ...
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... appear. 2. From the "Program List", select a program, and click [Open]. Two previews with the same data will be displayed in the foreground, regardless of the monitor, the preview cannot be reflected in the original file. ●Checking a program Check a program using the [Save Program] option, as the changes you want to...
... appear. 2. From the "Program List", select a program, and click [Open]. Two previews with the same data will be displayed in the foreground, regardless of the monitor, the preview cannot be reflected in the original file. ●Checking a program Check a program using the [Save Program] option, as the changes you want to...
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.... • Display this program preview over the edges of multiple monitors: Displays the program preview over the edges between panels when using multiple monitors * Think of the edges as rough estimates. • "Model name" : S elect the monitor model name. • "Composition" : S elect the multi-monitor setup. ●Deleting a program Delete unnecessary programs. 1. Select a program...
.... • Display this program preview over the edges of multiple monitors: Displays the program preview over the edges between panels when using multiple monitors * Think of the edges as rough estimates. • "Model name" : S elect the monitor model name. • "Composition" : S elect the multi-monitor setup. ●Deleting a program Delete unnecessary programs. 1. Select a program...
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A list of the panel (monitor) to be used with the SHARP LCD monitor (PN series) and the LB-1085. • The commands supported by the panel (monitor) can be checked with "Table of supporting panel controls." • To display "Table of supporting panel controls," click the button ... are as follows: Command Turn On Display *1 Turn Off Display Switch Input Source (Input "No.") TV *2 Description Turns the panel (monitor) power ON. TV Description Indicates the cable to "TV input". Indicates whether LAN connection is supported. Indicates whether IDP hardware error detection ...
A list of the panel (monitor) to be used with the SHARP LCD monitor (PN series) and the LB-1085. • The commands supported by the panel (monitor) can be checked with "Table of supporting panel controls." • To display "Table of supporting panel controls," click the button ... are as follows: Command Turn On Display *1 Turn Off Display Switch Input Source (Input "No.") TV *2 Description Turns the panel (monitor) power ON. TV Description Indicates the cable to "TV input". Indicates whether LAN connection is supported. Indicates whether IDP hardware error detection ...
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..., and click [Delete]. 4. Timetable Editor Creating a timetable ●Checking a timetable Check a timetable using the program preview function. A preview of the PC monitor, the preview will be displayed. 2. From the [File] menu, click [Delete Timetable]. The selected timetable is larger than the display resolution of the timetable ...will not be changed. • Click the color swatch to display the timetable in the SHARP Digital Signage Software standalone version (PN-SS01). 1. Click [Close]. ●Changing timetable name and timetable color 1.
..., and click [Delete]. 4. Timetable Editor Creating a timetable ●Checking a timetable Check a timetable using the program preview function. A preview of the PC monitor, the preview will be displayed. 2. From the [File] menu, click [Delete Timetable]. The selected timetable is larger than the display resolution of the timetable ...will not be changed. • Click the color swatch to display the timetable in the SHARP Digital Signage Software standalone version (PN-SS01). 1. Click [Close]. ●Changing timetable name and timetable color 1.
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... Windows 7 1. The [Windows Task Manager] dialog will appear. 2. Check that "FTPD.exe" is displayed. 98 Click the [Processes] tab and confirm that the status of "SHARP LCD Monitor FTP Server" under "Services" is launched.
... Windows 7 1. The [Windows Task Manager] dialog will appear. 2. Check that "FTPD.exe" is displayed. 98 Click the [Processes] tab and confirm that the status of "SHARP LCD Monitor FTP Server" under "Services" is launched.
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...Viewer Versions. This section explains the function of keys, the action can be performed by key operation. Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool Window ●Launching the Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool window 1. Set the key assignment and action by pressing the [Ctrl], [Alt], and [V] keys. ...program display is resumed The program display is resumed by clicking [Configuration]. 106 From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], [Tools] and then [Key-Mouse Watcher]. Up to a combination of switching displayed programs using keyboard and mouse operations...
...Viewer Versions. This section explains the function of keys, the action can be performed by key operation. Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool Window ●Launching the Key/Mouse Monitoring Tool window 1. Set the key assignment and action by pressing the [Ctrl], [Alt], and [V] keys. ...program display is resumed The program display is resumed by clicking [Configuration]. 106 From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start], [All Programs], [SHARP Digital Signage Software], [Tools] and then [Key-Mouse Watcher]. Up to a combination of switching displayed programs using keyboard and mouse operations...