Smart-AVI AP-SNCL-V40GS User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Disclaimer notice 2
Limited warranty statement 3
1. Contents of box 4
2. Installing Signage Manager 5
3. Setting up the SignagePro Client 9
................................................................................................................................... 103.1 Settings and Configurations of Client
................................................................................................................................... 12Table 3.2 Quick Keys and Functions of SignagePro Client
4. Adding your company logo 13
................................................................................................................................... 164.1 Sample .slogo file without clock
................................................................................................................................... 174.2 Field values for .slogo files
................................................................................................................................... 184.3 Add Time and Date to .slogo
5. Wireless Configuration 20
................................................................................................................................... 225.1 Connecting to a Hidden Network
6. Schedules, Tasks, Templates, RSS 25
................................................................................................................................... 276.1 User Manager
................................................................................................................................... 306.2 Task Manager
.......................................................................................................................................................... 316.2.A Create a new Task
................................................................................................................................... 346.3 Schedules - Creation, Export, Import
.......................................................................................................................................................... 366.3.A Modifying Tasks within the Schedule
.......................................................................................................................................................... 386.3.B Run Schedule after a power failure
.......................................................................................................................................................... 426.3.C Export Schedule and upload it to an offline box via USB
.......................................................................................................................................................... 476.3.D Import a Schedule
................................................................................................................................... 496.4 SuperSchedules
................................................................................................................................... 506.5 Template Creator
.......................................................................................................................................................... 506.5.A Create Template and Assign Task
.......................................................................................................................................................... 586.5.B Layout example
................................................................................................................................... 596.6 Creeping Line Editor
.......................................................................................................................................................... 596.6.A Opening Editor
.......................................................................................................................................................... 596.6.B Add Content
.......................................................................................................................................................... 626.6.C Window and Transparency
.......................................................................................................................................................... 636.6.D Set the position of creeping text
.......................................................................................................................................................... 646.6.E Line in a Task
.......................................................................................................................................................... 66Save Changes
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7. Screen Configuration 68
................................................................................................................................... 727.1 Rotating a Screen
................................................................................................................................... 897.2 Installing and Removing Fonts
8. Updating the SignagePro Clients Via
Schedule 91
9. Update clients firmware via USB 93
Specifications 96
Sample Network Configuration #1 98
Sample Network Configuration #2 100
Index 0
Introduction 1
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§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 is safe and secure.
SignagePro is capable of playing back all industry standards, such as Flash f iles, Video .MPG,
HTML, QuickTime, Power Point, .JPGs, Java Ap p lets, and more.
SignagePro is 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.
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§Disclaimer notice
The information contained in this document is 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 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.
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§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. Applicas limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use
of the product, and do not apply to any:
a. Improp er or inadequate maintenance or modif ications.
b. Operations outside p roduct sp ecif ications.
c. Mechanical abuse and exp osure 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 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.
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§1. Contents of box
1 - SignagePro Client
1 - SignagePro Software CD
1 - Power Cord
1 - Unique USB Key
2. Installing Signage Manager 5
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§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)
figure 1.0.1
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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 SignageServer. 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 p rotection key p rovided into any available USB slot on the . Once
inserted, windows will ask f or 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 is typed with ALL CAPS,
or registration will not give you a 30 day grace period. (figure 2.0.1)
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3. The next window will be to choose components, make sure SignageServer” is checked.
(figure 2.0.2)
4. Choose the installation location you would like to install the SignageServer. ClickNext’.
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.
figure 2.0.1
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§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 the display connected to the client.
figure 3.0.1
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§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:
figure 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.
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figure 3.1.5
B) Network Configuration menu (ALT + CTRL + 3): Manually enter your IP address or
use DHCP Server (figure 3.1.5)
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§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)
ALT + CTRL + 3
Setup network configuration. Use this option for static IP or for use over
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
& date, download status of your media, current version of SignagePro and
connection status.
ALT + CTRL + 5
Allows user to use the Linux terminal.
ALT + CTRL + 6
Disconnects USB flash disks
ALT + CTRL + 7
Turns media on/off
ALT + CTRL + 9
Shut down and turn off the SignagePro client.
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§4. Adding your company logo
One of the major functions of digital signage is 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 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)
figure 4.0.1
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.
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".
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figure 4.0.2
7. Click on "Install from USB", Select the Logo tab. (figure 4.0.2)
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figure 4.0.3
8. Select the sample_logo in dialog box and clickOk (figure 4.0.3)
9. You can install more logos from USB thumb drive by pressing "Install from USB" button.
To remove a logo you can use theUninstall’ button. (figure 4.0.2)
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§4.1 Sample .slogo file without clock
Sample .slogo file without clock
Sample .slogo file with clock
picture = logoname.png
origin = bottom left
offset_x = 10
offset_y = 10
picture = logoname.png
origin = bottom left
offset_x = 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
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