LG NC1000 User Manual

Digital Signage Media Player

NC1000

WARNING -This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Temporary noise is normal when powering ON or OFF this device.

Contents

Digital Signage Media Player

Introduction of SuperSign ...........................................................................................1

Characteristics of the product (What is SuperSign?) ..........................................................................1

Minimum System Requirement ...........................................................................................................1

Files supported by SuperSign ...............................................................................................................2

Product Specifications ..........................................................................................................................2

Composition of SuperSign ...........................................................................................4

Parts ......................................................................................................................................................4

Name of each part ...............................................................................................................................5

Installation procedure of the product ...................................................................................................6

Cable connection procedure of the product ........................................................................................7

Usage of the SuperSign Manager Software ..............................................................8

Installation of SuperSign program ........................................................................................................8

Removing SuperSign Software ..........................................................................................................10

Usage of each item on SuperSign Manager Software ...........................................11

SuperSign Login ..................................................................................................................................11

Canvas Setting ....................................................................................................................................12

CONTENTS EDIT MENU.......................................................................................................13

Main Window .....................................................................................................................................13

Registering Media Library ...................................................................................................................15

Creation of Contents ...........................................................................................................................16

Contents Copy ....................................................................................................................................16

Configuration of TimeLine ...................................................................................................................17

Contents Properties ............................................................................................................................18

Configuration of service function ........................................................................................................22

Others ..................................................................................................................................................22

PLAN MENU..........................................................................................................................23

Main Plan Window ............................................................................................................................23

Plan configuration ..............................................................................................................................24

Contents Copy ...................................................................................................................................25

MANAGEMENT MENU.......................................................................................................26

Main Management Screen ..............................................................................................................26

Management configuration................................................................................................................27

Tile Mode Control Cable ....................................................................................................................28

Control Tile Configuration ...................................................................................................................29

OPTION ...............................................................................................................................................31

UPDATE .............................................................................................................................................31

Massage .............................................................................................................................................33

Log Report ...........................................................................................................................................33

E-mail Configuration ...........................................................................................................................34

File Menu ............................................................................................................................................35

Edit Menu ...........................................................................................................................................35

View Menu..........................................................................................................................................35

Option Menu .......................................................................................................................................36

Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................36

Help Menu ..........................................................................................................................................36

Player Menu usage of SuperSign ............................................................................37

Login Screen ......................................................................................................................................37

Network ..............................................................................................................................................38

Display .................................................................................................................................................40

Password ............................................................................................................................................41

EWF .....................................................................................................................................................42

Initialize ................................................................................................................................................42

Others ..................................................................................................................................................43

Setting Regional and Language Options............................................................................................44

Program Restriction items .........................................................................................45

Installation / Removal ........................................................................................................................45

Login ....................................................................................................................................................45

Registering Media ...............................................................................................................................45

Edit Manager ......................................................................................................................................45

Plan Manager .....................................................................................................................................46

Management Manager .....................................................................................................................46

Preview Player Manager ....................................................................................................................47

Player Manager ..................................................................................................................................47

Player Software Manager ..................................................................................................................47

Other ...................................................................................................................................................47

Q & A .........................................................................................................................48

SuperSign network connection guide

1. Simple network connection (LAN) .................................................................................................50

2. Hierarchical network connection (Internet) ...................................................................................51

3. Wireless network connection .........................................................................................................52

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Limitation of Windows embedded ............................................................................53

Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard limited element ...............................................................53

Restrictions of Nvidia Graphic chipset ......................................................................54

Introduction of SuperSign

Characteristics of the product (What is SuperSign?)

LG SuperSign is a solution to allow users to transmit media and information files stored on a computer installed with

SuperSign Software using LAN.

Differentiated special feature

VAR(SI: System Integration), a software that can be easily used by system operators as well as private users. SuperSign Software provides convenient User Interface(UI) and various functions for management of contents. Highly efficient management expenses and provides advertising effect of Digital Signage.

LG SuperSign Software enables convenient contents editing, preparation, distribution and management.

1. Convenience (Easy)

- Drag & Drop form of User Interface (UI)

- Transmission of simple contents and management by grouping method

- Provides templates configured in advance

2. Flexibility

- Provides player that supports various type of files such as video, audio, documents, etc.

3. Expandable

- Close range or remote management of contents and power(On/Off) are possible.

Minimum System Requirement

Manager PC Recommendation

1. CPU : Over 2.5 GHz Core2 Duo L2 Cache 2 MB

2. RAM : 2 GB and above

3. HDD: 250 GB and above

4. Network : 100 Mbps and above

5. OS : Windows XP sp3 or Windows 2003 Server

6. Graphics card memory : 512 MB and above

Manager PC Requirements

1. CPU : Over 2.0 GHz L2 Cache 512 K

2. RAM : 1 GB and above

3. HDD: 40 GB and above

4. Network : 10 Mbps and above

5. OS : Windows XP sp2 and above

6. Graphics card memory: 512 MB and above

Windows XP(32bit), Windows 2003 Server(32bit), Windows VISTA(32bit)

Introduction of SuperSign

Installation of universal codec and S/W

1. Microsoft Office

- To support Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint or Excel documents, MS Office (2000, XP, 2003, 2007) must be installed on the Manager and Player.

- Slide show viewing is possible if ‘Show’ configuration is configured on the Microsoft PowerPoint document.

2. Unified Codec Package : A bundle of Direct Show Filters gathered for play of Microsoft Windows Videos

http://www.codecguide.com http://shark007.net http://www.free-codecs.com

- Universal codec package such as K-Lite Codec Pack, Vista Codec Pack, etc. can be downloaded.

- Install after verifying that codec of video to be played is included in the package.

- Please install identical codec package on both SuperSign Manager and SuperSign Player.

- Do not overlap installation of universal codec package.

- When installing a different universal codec package, install after removing a previously installed package.

- Please refer to description on respective website for license related information of codec usage.

- Websites above do not have any connections with our company and they can be changed according to circumstances of the respective websites.

3. PDF

- Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1(exclusion of Lite version) or above have to be installed on the SuperSign Manager Software to view ‘Help’ from the SuperSign Manager.

Files supported by SuperSign

Video files supported

- File format supported : avi, wmv, mp4, mov, mkv, ts, tp, mpg, mpeg, flv

- Corresponding unified codec has to be installed on the SuperSign Manager and SuperSign Player for registration and play of videos.

Image files supported

- File format supported: jpg, bmp, png

- Maximum supported display size is 8,192 pixels (Width or height) and total of 16,777,216 pixels.

Audio files supported

- File format supported: mp3, wma, wav

Flash files supported

- File format supported: swf

Document files supported

- File format supported: ppt, xls, doc, pdf

Product Specifications

General Specfication

Size Weight CPU Main Memory Secondary Storage Device O/S

* Product specifications can be changed without notice for improvement of the product

250 mm (W) x 43 mm (H) x 205 mm (D) (only Set)

1.43 kg (only Set) Intel ATOM Processor 330 1.6 GHz(Dual Core), FSB 533 MHz DDR3 1066 1024 MB SODIMM type SATA SSD 8 GB

Windows Embedded Standard

Introduction of SuperSign

Multi I/O Port

Chip Set Serial Port USB Port LAN Port VGA / HDMI 4-in-1 Card

PCI Express Card Slot LINE OUT SPDIF (Digital audio out)

Operation Specification

Resolution

Power

Sound output wattage

Nvidia MCP7A-ION One external RS-232 Serial port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 480 Mbps rate (x 5) Realtek RTL8103E 10/100 Mbyte Ethernet controller Nvidia MCP7A-ION integrated Graphic chipset Secure Digital(SD) / MultiMedia Card(MMC/MMC4.0) / Memory Stick(MS/MS-Pro) / xD Memory Card Supported Supported

5.1 Channel supported (Depend on source signal)

Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 　　 Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz

Rated Voltage AC 100 - 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz, 1.2 A

RMS Audio Output 10 W + 10 W(R + L) : with Monitor (Model name: M4224C) Input Sensitivity 0.7 Vrms Reference: 1 kHz 0.7 V RMS sine wave input

Operating Condition

Environment Condition

Sync (H/V) Video LED Normal Mode On/On Active On Deep Sleep Mode Off/Off Off Off (Set = Off)

Operational Temperature 5 °C - 35 °C Humidity 10 % - 80 % Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C Humidity 5 % - 95 %

Composition of SuperSign

Parts

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Case

Power Cable

Handle x 2

Setup program/ User Manual

RS-232C Cable

M3, L8 x 4

(For attachment of handle)

Box Guide

Rail x 2

M3, L12 x 4

(for attachment of Box Guide

on the monitor)

NOTE

Parts may look different than the pictures shown here. Make inquiries to the purchased store or purchase from electronics store or online shopping malls for purchase of accessories

Composition of SuperSign

Name of each part

1 2 3 4

Power cable input terminal

Power Switch

RS-232C output terminal

USB input terminal

Operation and program installation can be carried out using USB Memory, USB Hard-disk, USB CD-ROM, Keyboard (wired/wireless), Mouse (wired/ wireless), etc.

HDMI output terminal

5 6

4987

LAN/USB connection terminal

4 IN 1 Multi-card Slot

D-SUB output terminal

OPTICAL

SuperSign Power Button

Line-Out Connection Terminal

Mini express card slot

Composition of SuperSign

Installation procedure of the product

1. Please insert the handle into the groove on the side of product as shown in the picture.

3. Please insert rails into the groove on the side of the product.

4. Please attach Box Guide on four hole on the back of monitor as shown in the diagram using screws.

2. Please secure the handle using screws as shown in the picture.

5. Please attach the case on the Box Guide as shown in the diagram.

6. Please use the screws as shown in the diagram to attach the case on Box Guide.

NOTE

The diagram may be different than the product as it is a generalized attachment diagram. Attention : Make attention to the cutting edge of rail when assemblying.

Composition of SuperSign

Cable connection procedure of the product

Connect using D-SUB input cable (Check monitor RGB input) LINE-OUT Cable should be connected for Audio output during D-SUB connection

Power Cable

RS-232C Cable Provided RS-232C cable is to connect the SuperSign to the monitor.

HDMI Cable (Check monitor HDMI input) * When connecting a HDMI device

1) Connection for audio output is not necessary as HDMI terminal outputs both audio and video.

2) Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Audio.

3) Select Sound playback > NVIDIA High Definition Audio, then click on ‘OK’ button. *When Removing a HDMI device

1) Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Audio.

2) Select Sound playback > Realtek HD Audio output, then click on ‘OK’ button.

3) Sound is not output if speaker is not set as default after removing the HDMI cable.

4) Programs currently running have to be closed and restarted for sound to be output normally.

LINE-OUT Cable

LAN Cable

HDMI Cable

Power Cable

D-SUB Cable

RS-232C Cable

LINE-OUT Cable

LAN Cable

Using D-SUB: A, B, C, E, F Using HDMI: B, C, D, F

3 4

* After switching on the power switch and pushing the SuperSign power button, light of the SuperSign

power button turns to green and the power is on.

NOTE

Please set the SET ID of the display connected Player to 1. Display Device whitch does not use LG RS23C Protocol can not be controlled and monitored on SuperSign Manager

Usage of the SuperSign Manager Software

In order to use SuperSign program, install the SuperSign Manager Software from the included CD and connect to user’s monitor and SuperSign.

Installation of SuperSign program

1. Installation window appears automatically when you click on ‘SuperSign Manager’ from main screen of the CD Please Install SuperSign Manager Software in the order shown below.

Run

Run

Usage of the SuperSign Manager Software

Install SuperSign Manager Software in the order shown below.

*My Computer > SuperSign > SuperSign > SuperSign Software > Application > SuperSign Manager > SuperSignManager_setup.exe

Install

Finish

- Add to quick launch : Creation of Quick Launch Icon

- Add to desktop : Creation of Shortcut Icon on the Desktop

Usage of the SuperSign Manager Software

1. It is registered to Start menu after program installation automatically.

2. Remove Supersign Manager : Removal of installed SuperSign Manager Software.

3. Supersign Manager : SuperSign Manager Software is operated.

Removing SuperSign Software

Select remove Supersign Manager removal of installed SuperSign Manager Software.

Uninstall

Finish

* When deleting from the control panel

1. <Windows XP / Windows 2003> Select Start -> Configuration -> Control Panel -> Add/

Remove Programs -> SuperSign Manager then remove.

2. <Windows VISTA> Remove after selecting Start -> Setup -> Control Panel

-> Control Panel Program and Function -> Remove or Change Programs -> SuperSign Manager.

Usage of each item on SuperSign Manager Software

SuperSign Login

1. Following login window appears when SuperSign Manager Software is executed.

2. Default ID is “Administrator”. ID and password is stored as the values input during initial login. Password can be changed from File Menu. ID is fixed as value input during initial login and it cannot be changed.

3. SuperSign Manager Software closes automatically when not logged in by pressing "Cancel" button.

* Select ‘Logout’ from File Menu to logout after logging in. User is transferred to SuperSign Manager Software Login window after Logout.

4. Scanning of connected Players occur after a successful login. (Other functions do not work during scanning.)

5. Connected Players are shown after completion of scanning. Selected Players that you wish to use and click on “OK” button.

* "Cancel" : Pop-up window closes. * "Scan" : Restart scanning. * "Canvers Setting" : Resolution, templates

and layout setting can be configured.

* Pop-up window does not appear during

startup if "Do not display when you next start up" is checked.

Usage of each item on SuperSign Manager Software

Canvas Setting

1. Select “OK” after selecting desired resolution.

3. Move to Edit screen

2. Select “OK” after selecting desired template and layout setting.

Usage of each item on SuperSign Manager Software

CONTENTS EDIT MENU

Main Window

Time Line is closed when is clicked Property screen of each Zone appears when is clicked

zone

Canvas

TimeLine

Media Library

* Media Library : Desired video, image, sound, flash and documents can be imported. ( : Import files by clicking on the icons.) * Canvas : Zone of respective files are created when files registered on Media Library dragged and dropped on

Canvas or Time Line. * Zone : Exists on the Canvas and it shows a region sectionalized by properties of a specific media. * TimeLine : Time can be edited with X-axis:Time/ Y-axis:Zone

Usage of each item on SuperSign Manager Software

1. Preview : Previews the contents of current Canvas.

2. Save : Creates Contents by storing details of current Canvas.

3. Send To Player : A function to play current contents of the Player by immediately distributing them. (Contents information and Player information can be viewed by selecting a Player to play back and clicking on “OK” button.)

* Player Scan pop-up window appears if there are no connected

Player and Players can be scanned.

4. Stop Player : It is a function to stop the contents being played on

the Player

5. Export : A function to play back contents edited from a Player not connected to a network.

* Click on “Export” after creating contents. * Input name of a folder to store the contents. Folder is created

on designated location when “export” is clicked.

* Media files and content information file used in the contents are

stored in the folder created. * Play back stored files from a player by using removable disk, etc. * Exported files can be played on the Player. * There are Auto-Play and Manual-Play for play methods.

* Auto-Play Procedure

1. Create a folder called “AutoPlay” on the root of USB

2. Copy exported xml and media files.

3. Auto-play begins when USB storage device is plugged into the USB port of the player box

4. Auto-play ends when USB storage device is unplugged.

5. If you unplug USB storage device while media files are loading, the program error may occur.

*Manual Play Procedure

1. Copy Export folder onto a USB storage device then copy onto the Player.

2. Pop-up menu appears when right button of the mouse is clicked on SuperSign Tray icon.

3. File (xml) open window appears when ‘Open’ is selected

4. Play begins when exported xml is selected from file open window.

5. Play ends when ‘esc’ key is pressed.

6. Time Setting * Infinite Repeat Time : Infinite Repeat Time : Repeat play back until a newly scheduled contents are executed. * Duration Time : Play back of contents for configured duration from current time.

Usage of each item on SuperSign Manager Software

Registering Media Library

1. Click on Media icon on “Library tab " to open the popup window.

2. Select the file to upload from the popup window.

3. “File Uploading” popup window will be displayed while the file is being uploaded, and it will automatically disappear when the upload is completed.

4. The uploaded file will be displayed in the tab of each corresponding file format.

5. When you locate the file in the “AutoUpload” folder of the directory where the SuperSign Manager Software is installed and execute the SuperSign Manager Software, the applicable file will automatically be uploaded.

Ex) C:\Program Files\SupersignMgr\AutoUpload

6. The location of “AutoUpload” folder is shown in “Local media library folder information” of “Option > Contents Edit”.

7. If you set the time of “Cycle of directory sync” in “Option > Contents Edit” SuperSign manager starts uploading media automatically at the given time In everyday.

If you click “Start sync.” button The uploading process starts immediately.

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