Smart-avi SignagePro User Manual

(c) 2010 SmartAVISignage PRO Manual

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual6(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 1.0.2Note: If you will be using SignagePro across more than one network, refer to port 13325

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual96(c) 2010 SmartAVI§SpecificationsForm FactoruATX (6.75 inches by 6.75 inches [171.45 millimeters by 171.45 millimeters])Pro

Specifications 97(c) 2010 SmartAVIFormats Supported• Video (AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, FLA, DIVX),• Flash (SWF)• Still Images (JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual98(c) 2010 SmartAVI§Sample Network Configuration #1Configuration #1Router/Switch/Hub with DHCP Server in the a same network*

Sample Network Configuration #1 99(c) 2010 SmartAVI* Same Network means that Client and Server are in one broadcast domain, so they canc

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual100(c) 2010 SmartAVI§Sample Network Configuration #2Configuration #2Router/Switch/Hub without a DHCP server in a same networ

Sample Network Configuration #2 101(c) 2010 SmartAVI2. Double-click on the Network Connections Icon.3. Right-click on the Local Area Connection Icon

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual102(c) 2010 SmartAVI4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Click the Properties Button.

Sample Network Configuration #2 103(c) 2010 SmartAVI5. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Servers. For an exampleplease see th

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual104(c) 2010 SmartAVIThe command for the network configuration on the SignagePro is "Ctrl Alt + 3".* Same Network

2. Installing Signage Manager 7(c) 2010 SmartAVI3. The next window will be to choose components, make sure “SignageServer” is checked.(figure 2.0.2)4.

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual8(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 2.0.2

3. Setting up the SignagePro Client 9(c) 2010 SmartAVI§3. Setting up the SignagePro Client1. Connect the power supply cable to the SignagePro client a

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual10(c) 2010 SmartAVI§3.1 Settings and Configurations of ClientOnce you’ve logged in, use the keys described in table 3.3 to n

3. Setting up the SignagePro Client 11(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 3.1.5 B) Network Configuration menu (ALT + CTRL + 3): Manually enter your IP address o

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual12(c) 2010 SmartAVI§Table 3.2 Quick Keys and Functions of SignagePro ClientKeys Functions that you can use by applying dire

4. Adding your company logo 13(c) 2010 SmartAVI§4. Adding your company logoOne of the major functions of digital signage is to get your message out an

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual14(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 4.0.27. Click on "Install from USB", Select the ‘Logo” tab. (figure 4.0.2)

4. Adding your company logo 15(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 4.0.38. Select the sample_logo in dialog box and click ‘Ok’ (figure 4.0.3)9. You can install mor

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual16(c) 2010 SmartAVI§4.1 Sample .slogo file without clockSample .slogo file without clockSample .slogo file with clockpicture

4. Adding your company logo 17(c) 2010 SmartAVI§4.2 Field values for .slogo filesThe following table describes the different fields in the .slogo file

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual18(c) 2010 SmartAVI§4.3 Add Time and Date to .slogoYou have the option of adding time and date to your logo by adding one

4. Adding your company logo 19(c) 2010 SmartAVIcorresponding strings for the current locale. Noon is treated as pm andmidnight as am.%PLike %p but in

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual20(c) 2010 SmartAVI§5. Wireless ConfigurationImportant: Before configuring Wireless network connection under the SignagePro

5. Wireless Configuration 21(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 5.0.25. Select Encryption Type (WPA 1/2 stands for WPA or WPA2) and enter the appropriateencryptio

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual22(c) 2010 SmartAVI§5.1 Connecting to a Hidden Network1. Turn Off the SignagePro client. 2. Insert the USB wireless adapter

5. Wireless Configuration 23(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 5.1.36. Type the name of the network and click on Connect. (figure 5.1.3)figure 5.1.47. Now you wi

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual24(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 5.1.58. Select Encryption Type (WPA 1/2 stands for WPA or WPA2) and enter the appropriateencryptio

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 25(c) 2010 SmartAVI§6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS1. Double click on the SignageServer Station Manager ico

IContentsI(c) 2010 SmartAVITable of ContentsIntroduction1Disclaimer notice2Limited warranty statement31. Contents of box42. Installing Signage Manager

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual26(c) 2010 SmartAVI3. Once the SignageServer Station Manager is loaded. You will see the following:Connected SignagePro clie

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 27(c) 2010 SmartAVI§6.1 User ManagerOur user manager allows SignagePro users to manage and control their own u

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual28(c) 2010 SmartAVI6.1.4Click 'Save'. You will then see the new user in the list. (figure 6.1.3)To create a new

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 29(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.1.3

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual30(c) 2010 SmartAVI§6.2 Task ManagerThe main feature of SignagePro is the Task Manager. This is where you set up and manage

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 31(c) 2010 SmartAVI§ 6.2.A Create a new Taskfigure 6.2.21. Explore Task tab and select ‘New Task’. (figure 6.2.2)

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual32(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.2.32. Select the type of file you are going to use. (figure 6.2.3) You can select

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 33(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.2.43. Select the file located on your hard drive (figure 6.2.4) Once the task has been

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual34(c) 2010 SmartAVI§6.3 Schedules - Creation, Export, ImportA schedule is where you combine all of the different tasks that

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 35(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.3.2a. To do this you must use your mouse to highlight one of the tasks

SmartAVI SignagePro ManualII(c) 2010 SmartAVI7. Screen Configuration68...

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual36(c) 2010 SmartAVIentirely.§ 6.3.A Modifying Tasks within the ScheduleOnce you have added your tasks to the schedule, you a

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 37(c) 2010 SmartAVI a. Schedule start type: This feature selects how the schedule will operate. (figure 6.3.6)·

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual38(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.3.7§ 6.3.B Run Schedule after a power failureIf you need a schedule to start by itself even if y

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 39(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 1Second, you need to click on the “properties” of the Schedule and go to the Day and Tim

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual40(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 2

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 41(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 3

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual42(c) 2010 SmartAVI§ 6.3.C Export Schedule and upload it to an offline box via USBfigure 11) Open SignagePro Manager, go to

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 43(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 23) Go to the properties of the Schedule, choose an appropriate task and move it to the

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual44(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 34) Go to the "Day and Time" properties of the schedule and in the "Schedule Start

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 45(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 45) Go back to the "Task Manager", click on "File" on the top menu b

Introduction 1(c) 2010 SmartAVI§IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the SignagePro Digital Signage Solution. Please read theinstructions c

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual46(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 56) Select the schedules that you want to export and check the box which states "Copy tointer

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 47(c) 2010 SmartAVI§ 6.3.D Import a Schedule1) Go to the "Task Manager" and click on the "Import Sc

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual48(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 2The process of importing schedules and tasks

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 49(c) 2010 SmartAVI§6.4 SuperSchedulesSuper Schedules were designed to allow multiple schedules to run in one, als

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual50(c) 2010 SmartAVI§6.5 Template CreatorThe Template creator is powerful feature of SignagePro. Templates allow users to cre

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 51(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.5.23. Once the Template Creator window is open you can now create regions.

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual52(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.5.34. To create your first region click on the ‘Add View’ icon and drag your mouse across thewhi

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 53(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.5.45.You may continue adding, deleting, resizing, and moving regions until yo

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual54(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.5.56. You can also assign a background image to your layout by clicking the ‘Properties’ iconan

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 55(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.5.67. Once you are satisfied with your layout, save the template file on your computer

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual2(c) 2010 SmartAVI§Disclaimer noticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notic

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual56(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.5.78. From the ‘Schedule Properties’ dialog double click on any of the tasks for this schedule.T

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 57(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.5.89. Select the view from the dropdown menu you where you would like the task di

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual58(c) 2010 SmartAVI§ 6.5.B Layout exampleA typical layout using Applica’s template creator

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 59(c) 2010 SmartAVI§6.6 Creeping Line EditorSignagePro’s Creeping Line Editor enables you to create a scrolli

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual60(c) 2010 SmartAVI2. In the ‘General’ tab Creeping Line Property Sheet you are given several options;figure 6.6.3figure 6.6

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 61(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.6.5· Input text: Type your text directly into the editor. (figure 6.6.3)· Use RSS: Inp

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual62(c) 2010 SmartAVI§ 6.6.C Window and Transparencyfigure 6.6.8In the Text Window and Transparency dialog box you are given s

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 63(c) 2010 SmartAVIAbove are some examples of different transparency settings (figure 6.6.9)§ 6.6.D Set the positi

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual64(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.6.11You also have the ability to adjust the height and width of your textbox as w

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 65(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.6.143. In the Creeping Line Manager, you can add existing Creeping Lines or create new

Limited warranty statement 3(c) 2010 SmartAVI§Limited warranty statementA. Extent of Limited Warranty1. Applica, Inc. warrants to the end-user custome

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual66(c) 2010 SmartAVIin a different Task that is running in one Schedule, click on ‘Stop previous Creeping Lines.’(figure 6.6.

6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 67(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 6.6.12

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual68(c) 2010 SmartAVI§7. Screen Configuration- Once you turn on the client, you are greeted with the SignagePro Splash Screen.

7. Screen Configuration 69(c) 2010 SmartAVI· Configure keyboardSettings to configure keyboard. · Configure monitorEach time you connect a new display

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual70(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 7.5· Configure screen Each time you connect a new display to the SignagePro Client you will need t

7. Screen Configuration 71(c) 2010 SmartAVI· Screen Modes – Configures the video mode for your display. - Use the up/down keys to scroll for the desi

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual72(c) 2010 SmartAVI§7.1 Rotating a ScreenIn this chapter we will describe how to rotate the image on the SignagePro Client s

7. Screen Configuration 73(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.23) Select "OK" and press "Enter", it will create xorg.conf file based on me

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual74(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.34) After you type "axorgcfg" command you will be given the following options: Each

7. Screen Configuration 75(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.45) Select "Edit Monitor0" and click on "OK".

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual4(c) 2010 SmartAVI§1. Contents of box1 - SignagePro Client1 - SignagePro Software CD1 - Power Cord1 - Unique USB Key

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual76(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.5 6) Select the horizontal sync range that corresponds to your monitor. It is recommended that

7. Screen Configuration 77(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.67) Select the vertical refresh rate that corresponds to your monitor - If you are unsure of t

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual78(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.78) Each time you connect a new display to the SignagePro Client you will need to add or editt

7. Screen Configuration 79(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.89) Select "Edit Screen" and click "OK"

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual80(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.910) Select appropriate rotation directions, such as clockwise or counterclockwise, and click

7. Screen Configuration 81(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.1011) Found any unnecessary resolutions that are checked and uncheck it by selecting them andpre

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual82(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.1112) Find the resolution you are using on your Screen, select it and Check the box next to it

7. Screen Configuration 83(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.1213) Select "Write xorg.conf and quit" and click on "Ok".

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual84(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.1314) Write configuration file by clicking on "Ok".

7. Screen Configuration 85(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.14Reboot the client. After rebooting the client, the screen should display the rotated picture.

2. Installing Signage Manager 5(c) 2010 SmartAVI§2. Installing Signage ManagerThis quick setup guide will instruct you on how to install and setup the

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual86(c) 2010 SmartAVI<div id="1" style="left: -1px; top: 150px; width: 769px; height: 480px; position: absol

7. Screen Configuration 87(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 8.1.15

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual88(c) 2010 SmartAVIThe final layout of the rotated screen

7. Screen Configuration 89(c) 2010 SmartAVI§7.2 Installing and Removing Fonts1. Logging into the configuration console.· Once you turn on the client,

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual90(c) 2010 SmartAVISignagePro interface.

8. Updating the SignagePro Clients Via Schedule 91(c) 2010 SmartAVI§8. Updating the SignagePro Clients Via Schedule1. Select Run then click "Task

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual92(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 9.0.2Screen that attached to the SignagePro Client will become RED saying not to shutdown theplaye

9. Update clients firmware via USB 93(c) 2010 SmartAVI§9. Update clients firmware via USBImportant: You would need a USB thumbdrive that is at least

SmartAVI SignagePro Manual94(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 10.0.3 - On your PC, go to START->RUN->CMD (figure 10.0.3) and change the directory from th

9. Update clients firmware via USB 95(c) 2010 SmartAVIfigure 10.0.44. After the USB writing is done, bring the USB to the SignagePro client and insert