Sharp PN-SS21 User Manual
LCD Monitor Management Software
OPERATION MANUAL
PN-SS21
Contents
Introduction 6
Points to note before using e-Signage S ................................................................................................ 6
Trademarks ................................................................................................................................................ 6
How to read this manual ........................................................................................................................... 7
Notation ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Denitions .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Workow through display of distribution data ....................................................................................... 9
Distribution using SDSS Launcher ...................................................................................................................... 10
System operation precautions ............................................................................................................... 11
Points to note when creating content and programs ........................................................................................... 11
e-Signage S Player A1 limitations ....................................................................................................................... 13
Installation 14
System requirements .............................................................................................................................. 14
Installing e-Signage S ............................................................................................................................. 16
Settings after installation ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Conguring player device settings ...................................................................................................................... 17
Uninstalling e-Signage S ........................................................................................................................ 22
Server Settings 23
WEB Server Settings (Initial Setup Wizard) .......................................................................................... 23
WEB Server Settings ............................................................................................................................... 26
Setting the automatic logout time ........................................................................................................................ 27
Distribution Scheduler ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Logging in
Logging In 29
Logging in to WEB Server ...................................................................................................................... 29
Description of the screen ....................................................................................................................... 30
Toolbar ................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Dashboard........................................................................................................................................................... 30
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Content
Content Folder Management 32
Main window ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Managing content folder groups ............................................................................................................ 33
Content folder group management area ............................................................................................................. 33
Creating a content folder group........................................................................................................................... 34
Managing content folders ....................................................................................................................... 35
Content folder management area ....................................................................................................................... 35
Creating content folders 36
Basic ow for creating a content folder ................................................................................................ 36
Creating a content folder ........................................................................................................................ 36
Editing a content le in a content folder ............................................................................................... 38
Edit Content File window..................................................................................................................................... 38
Files that can be saved in content folders ........................................................................................................... 40
Uploading content les ........................................................................................................................... 41
Uploading les to the “Media” folder ................................................................................................................... 41
Creating a scroll message ...................................................................................................................... 45
Uploading les to the “Scroll Message” folder or “Audio” folder .......................................................................... 48
Downloading content les ...................................................................................................................... 49
Playback Condition Setting 50
Setting playback conditions ................................................................................................................... 50
Program
Program Management 53
Main window ............................................................................................................................................ 53
Managing program groups ..................................................................................................................... 54
Program group management area ...................................................................................................................... 54
Creating a Program Group .................................................................................................................................. 55
Managing programs ................................................................................................................................ 56
Program Management area ................................................................................................................................ 56
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Creating a Program 57
Main window ............................................................................................................................................ 57
Creating programs .................................................................................................................................. 58
Setting the layout ................................................................................................................................................ 58
Assigning content folders .................................................................................................................................... 60
Setting the PIP frame .......................................................................................................................................... 61
Setting the position of the screen ........................................................................................................................ 62
Setting the screen size ........................................................................................................................................ 62
Schedule
Schedule Management 64
Main window ............................................................................................................................................ 64
Managing schedule groups .................................................................................................................... 65
Schedule group management area ..................................................................................................................... 65
Creating schedule groups ................................................................................................................................... 66
Managing schedules ............................................................................................................................... 67
Schedule management area ............................................................................................................................... 67
Creating Schedules 68
Main window ............................................................................................................................................ 68
Schedule creation area ....................................................................................................................................... 69
Creating a schedule ................................................................................................................................ 70
Adjusting an assigned content folder, program, or panel control command ....................................................... 71
Saving a timetable for synchronization ............................................................................................................... 71
Synchronize Timetable ........................................................................................................................................ 72
Panel control commands..................................................................................................................................... 72
Distribution
Distribution 74
Main window ............................................................................................................................................ 74
Distribution data selection area ........................................................................................................................... 74
Panel area ........................................................................................................................................................... 75
Distributing / Scheduling distribution ................................................................................................... 78
Distribution Status .................................................................................................................................. 80
USB Memory / SD Card Distribution 81
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System Log
Viewing the System Log 83
Main window ............................................................................................................................................ 83
Viewing a system log .............................................................................................................................. 84
Outputting a system log (TXT format / CSV format) ........................................................................................... 85
Player
Receiving Schedules and Displaying Programs 87
Client Scheduler ...................................................................................................................................... 87
Launching Client Scheduler ................................................................................................................................ 87
Client Scheduler menu ........................................................................................................................................ 87
Program Viewer ....................................................................................................................................... 95
e-Signage S Player A1 settings .............................................................................................................. 95
e-Signage S Player A1 settings window..............................................................................................................95
Key/Mouse Linkup 98
Key/Mouse Linkup Tool window ............................................................................................................ 98
Launching Key/Mouse Linkup Tool ..................................................................................................................... 98
Key/Mouse Linkup Tool menu ............................................................................................................................. 98
SDSS
SDSS Launcher 103
Appendix
License information for this product 105
Software components ........................................................................................................................... 105
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing LCD Monitor Management Software (e-Signage S).
Points to note before using e-Signage S
• This product has undergone exacting quality control processes prior to shipment. In the unlikely event that a
failure or malfunction occurs, contact your retailer.
• Please understand that SHARP CORPORATION bears no responsibility for errors made during use by the
customer or a third party, nor for any other malfunctions or damage to this product arising during use, except
where indemnity liability is recognized under law.
•
Under copyright law, the use of this product to duplicate, edit or otherwise alter copyrighted material is only
permitted in cases where such duplicated or edited material is for individual or home use.
If material is duplicated and/or edited beyond this scope, and if such duplicated or edited material is used
(except in cases where the user themselves holds the copyright for the object of the duplicated material or
where the user has received permission from the copyright holder), this will constitute a violation of copyright
law and may lead to the copyright holder or other parties claiming compensation for damages. Such use
should therefore be strictly avoided.
When using photo image data, DVD images, TV broadcasts or similar material with this product, the above
uses that constitute copyright violation must be strictly avoided. Using, modifying, or otherwise altering
images of other people without permission constitutes a violation of portrait rights, and must also be strictly
avoided.
• To show TV, DVDs, or similar copyrighted programs and/or material, you must obtain the permission of the
copyright holder or copyright holders.
• Transcribing or duplicating part or all of this manual and/or this software without permission from our
company is not permitted.
•
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and
specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.
Trademarks
• Microsoft, Microsoft Edge, Windows, Windows Media, Windows Server, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Adobe and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Google, Android, and Google Chrome are trademarks of Google LLC.
Names of products and other proper nouns are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
copyright holders.
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How to read this manual
Notation
• Keyboard keys are indicated with square brackets.
Example: [Shift], [Ctrl]
• Menus, windows, dialog boxes, buttons, and tabs are indicated with square brackets.
Example:
• Items, checkboxes, and option buttons are indicated with quotation marks.
Example: “Coordinate-X”, “Preset Screen Size” option button
• This manual assumes that e-Signage S has been installed in the following folder.
If you have installed the software in a different folder, substitute the other folder as necessary.
C:\Program Files (x86)\SHARP\e-Signage (default)
• The screens and procedures in this manual are examples.
These may vary depending on your monitor, screen settings, operating system, browser, and browser
version.
The content les and fonts in this manual are examples. Not all of these are included with the software.
• This manual does not contain instructions for basic use of Windows or Android.
Click [Save changes].
4
Return to the [Power Options] dialog box.
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Definitions
This chart provides definitions of terms used in this manual.
Term Definition
Management PC
Player device This is a device that plays content according to the distributed schedule.
Server software Software that is installed on the management PC.
Player software Software that is installed on a player device.
Content (files)
Content folders Folders that contain content files. Panels, programs, and schedules can be assigned.
Playlist
Frame The screen can be divided into multiple sub-screens, each of which is called a frame.
Program
Timetable
Schedule This assigns content folders and programs to the date each is to be played.
Panel Display (LCD monitor on which content data is displayed)
Scroll message
Attached files
Assigning Specifying which files (schedules, etc.) are to be distributed to each panel.
Distribution
Distribution data Content data that is distributed to player devices.
Tenant This is a group by which users, panels, schedules, and programs are managed.
This is used to set the overall screen layout and order of playback of content, and to
create and distribute playback schedules.
Files such as videos, still images, and audio that are played.
These are usually prepared by the user.
A list of content files to be played.
Programs consists of a frame layout and the content folder information assigned to
each frame.
This assigns content folders and programs to the time period each is to be played
during one day.
A message that scrolls on the screen.
Up to two scrolling messages can be displayed with this software.
A collective term for image and other files that are required when displaying files such
as HTML files.
Sending content data created on a management PC to player devices. In the SHARP
e-Signage S Standalone Edition, the management PC and the player device are
same.
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Workflow through display of distribution data
This chart indicates the workflow from selection of content to be displayed through display of the content on player devices.
Create content folders ( page 32)
1
Create folders and save prepared content in the folders.
Create a layout for
multiple content files and display the
content in the layout
Yes
Create a program ( page 53)
2
Create a screen layout and assign content folders to each frame.
Display on a specified day at a
specified time
Yes
Create a schedule ( page 64)
3
Set the date and time when each content folder or program will play.
Management PC*
No (full-screen display)
No (display all day)
1
Distribution ( page 74)
4
Distribute the data for distribution that you created to player devices.
Receive data ( page 87)
5
Deliver received distribution data to the e-Signage Client Scheduler.
Display the distribution data ( page 95)
6
Display the data that was distributed.
TIPS
Client Scheduler manages program viewers so that received distribution data are played at the scheduled time.
*1 In the SHARP e-Signage S Standalone Edition, the management PC and the player device are same.
Player device*
Distribution data
displayed
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Distribution using SDSS Launcher
The sequence of steps from program creation to display of programs on a panel is indicated below.
For information on SDSS Launcher, see page 103.
Create program
1
Lay out content prepared in Program Editor and create a program.
Create timetable
2
Assign the hour of the day when a program created in Timetable Editor will be displayed.
Create schedule
3
Management PC*
1
Assign the dates when daily timetables you have created in Schedule Editor will be displayed.
Upload
4
Upload schedules that you have created to e-Signage S on the management PC.
Distribution Schedule
5
Log in to the management PC using your browser, and schedule distribution of uploaded data to
player devices. ( Page 74)
Receive data
6
Deliver received schedules to the e-Signage Client Scheduler. ( Page 87)
Program displayed
7
Program Viewer displays programs when instructed to do so by Client Scheduler. ( Page 95)
Program
displayed
Player device*
TIPS
Client Scheduler manages program viewers so that received schedules are played at the scheduled time.
1
*1 In the SHARP e-Signage S Standalone Edition, the management PC and the player device are same.
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System operation precautions
Points to note when creating content and programs
Before operating the system, run a test using the actual content to be displayed on the panel. If the computer
does not have sufficient processing power, content may not be play correctly.
• Playing videos
Playing multiple videos simultaneously is not recommended.
Windows Media Player generally places a heavier load on the CPU than Flash Player (although this
depends on the content).
TIPS
• For some content, it may be necessary to install a codec or player software. For codecs and software that
are not indicated as being operable on the installed operating system, test operation prior to introduction.
• Flash content
Take care when playing content that makes frequent use of image transparency processing (image fade-in/
fade-out), as this may place an extremely heavy load on the CPU.
• Enlarging/reducing still images and video
As image size and display size increase, so does the load placed on the CPU. CPU load also increases
when images are displayed at an enlarged or reduced size. Keep the size of the content display area (frame
size) as small as possible. Content should be created using the same image size as the display size.
• Still image slideshow
Using slideshow for still images will increase the load on the CPU. Effects depend on the performance of the
video card.
• Scroll messages content
Displaying scroll messages requires signicant CPU processing power. When using scroll messages,
programs should be tested by actually displaying them before operation.
• Making the background color transparent will increase the load.
• Scroll messages with a larger display area place a larger load on the computer. Do not make the scroll
message display area unnecessarily large.
• If there are many characters in a scroll message line, the display may become distorted. In this event,
start a new line. (Up to 100 characters per line is recommended.)
• PowerPoint
To display PowerPoint content, e-Signage S requires PowerPoint Viewer. Even if Microsoft PowerPoint is
installed on your computer, PowerPoint Viewer must be installed separately. If the 64-bit version of Ofce is
installed on your computer, you will not be able to install PowerPoint Viewer.
Set the PowerPoint le to play repeatedly, and use automatic slideshow.
PowerPoint Viewer is not able to display multiple les at the same time. Do not assign PowerPoint les to
multiple frames in the same program.
When PowerPoint content is displayed, you cannot use a mouse or other tool to click other display frames.
It takes time for PowerPoint Viewer 2010 to start playback. Time is especially required to start the rst
playback after the computer is started. Be sure to allow time for startup in the overall playback time.
Although it is possible to play les with a .pptx or .ppsx extension using PowerPoint Viewer 2007, it will take
time to start playback. It is recommended that les with a .ppt or .pps extension be used for playback on
PowerPoint Viewer 2007.
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Operation in a browser
Do not use the [Back] key of your browser. This may cause the browser to stop operating normally.
Do not select the “Prevent this page from creating additional dialogs” checkbox that appears in the browser.
Confirmation screens may not appear, and some actions such as deleting may not be possible. If this is
inadvertently selected and messages do not appear, restart your browser.
Continuous operation of player device
Player devices are not designed for continuous 24-hour-a-day operation. Be sure to shut down and restart
player devices every day. (Refer to [Power Control] tab on page 90 )
Continuous operation of management PC
The management PC should be operated continuously no more than one week.
Computer internal clock
The software executes schedules based on the computer’s internal clock. You should ensure that your
computer’s internal clock is always accurate by such means as synchronizing it with an internet time server.
Accuracy of program display time
Program display is controlled by a timer that starts at 0 seconds every minute. Programs can only be switched
on the minute.
Note that there may be a delay before content is actually displayed. This depends on the time taken to launch
applications that display content and the time taken to load content files.
Backup
e-Signage S does not have a data backup function. Regularly back up the tenant data folder (under C:\
ProgramData\SHARP\e-Signage\GroupData\) according to the data update frequency during operation.
Daisy chain configuration
e-Signage S cannot send different panel control commands (panel power ON/OFF and panel input source
selection commands) to LCD Monitors (PN Series) connected in a daisy chain.
Still images
Displaying a still image in the background or in a frame in the same position for a long time may leave a
residual image on the monitor. When creating programs, change still images and layouts at set intervals or take
other measures to avoid this problem.
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e-Signage S Player A1 limitations
The following limitations apply to e-Signage S Player A1 (for Android player devices). Note these limitations
before using this player.
Function e-Signage S Player A1 limitations
Content File types that cannot be
Distribution Storage required for
Player device
settings
Key/Mouse Linkup Tool Not supported.
Client Scheduler Not included.
used
Screen size Maximum 1920 × 1080 or 1080 × 1920
Specification of player
device path
Screen division by PIP
Still image slideshow
(Transition Direction)
Playing videos
distribution (player device)
Player device power ON/OFF
Default FTP port number 2121
The following file types cannot be used on e-Signage S Player A1.
• PowerPoint
• Flash
• Executable file
• Video files in unsupported formats (
• Signage widget content file
• Conditional content file
Cannot be used.
Usable slideshow effects are different on e-Signage S Player and
e-Signage S Player A1.
On e-Signage S Player A1, the following slideshow effects can be used.
[Wipe / Expand / Slide / Fade / Round / Perspective / Pulse / Rotate /
Transform / Random]
You cannot play multiple videos simultaneously.
(Size of distributed file) x 3 + 200 MB
Cannot be used.
If changed from the default setting, the port number must be set within
the range 1024 to 32000.
The Client Scheduler functions “View the Log”, “Pause to View
Program”, “Delete Schedule Information”, and “Get data from
management PC” cannot be used.
page 40)
• After mounting or unmounting a USB memory (USB flash drive) or SD memory card, restart e-Signage S
Player A1 before distributing data. Data distribution may fail if attempted without restarting.
• Only one USB memory or SD memory card can be used at a time.
• If you uninstall e-Signage S Player A1 from the player device, all settings and distributed data will be lost.
• e-Signage S recognizes content types by the file extension. Even if a content type is indicated as being
usable, it may not play correctly due to an unsupported codec or other reason. Verify that video and audio
files play correctly in advance.
•
Scrolling messages may not scroll smoothly in some instances. Check operation before placing signage in operation.
• The screen may flicker when changing programs or adjusting the clock on a player device.
• If a large amount of data has been distributed, it may take time to change programs.
• Changing of played data will occur when the time on the player device reaches 12:00 AM. Even if the same
data will be played, playback will restart from the beginning of the data at 12:00 AM.
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Installation
This chapter explains the system requirements and procedures for installing e-Signage S. Be sure to read this
chapter before using the software.
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System requirements
*
Name
Installed computer Management PC / Player device
CPU 1.6 GHz or higher
Operating
Computer
Monitor
(for management)*
Compatible browsers (operation window)
Panel (for player device) *
Other software
system *
Memory 2 GB or higher
Hard disk
Microsoft Windows 7/8.1/10*
2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 /
2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2 / 2016
Resolution 1280 × 1024 dots or higher
4
Number of colors Full color
5
3
500 MB or more of free space
(additional space required to save data)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 / Microsoft Edge /
Google Chrome
LCD Monitor (PN Series)
Microsoft Internet Explorer / Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer /
Microsoft Windows Media Player*
Turn off user account control on the player device. *
*1 The minimum requirements for the operating system to operate must also be met. Some content may require
performance greater than that indicated to play correctly.
*2 Applicable versions are the 32-bit version and 64-bit version.
*3 Use Windows 10 in desktop mode.
*4 The monitor of the computer used to create/edit programs and schedules.
*5 The player device can control the panel. To control the panel, the player device and the panel must be connected with an
RS-232 cable, or the panel must be connected to the LAN.
For the specifications of the panel and procedures for connection and settings, see the panel’s operation manual.
*6 Some content may require installation of a codec or player software. For codecs and software that are not indicated as
being operable on the installed operating system, test operation prior to introduction.
*7 How to turn off user account control on the player device.
In Windows 7
(1) Select “User Accounts and Family Safety” in Control Panel.
(2) Select “User Accounts”.
(3) Select “Change User Account Control settings”.
(4) Move the slider to the bottom.
In Windows 8.1/10
(Caution)
Note that when this setting is selected, the Windows Store application will not run.
After you install e-Signage S Player, you can turn off user account control from Client Scheduler.
(1) Right-click the e-Signage Client Scheduler icon, and click [Setting] in the pop-up menu to display the [Setting of Client
Scheduler] dialog box.
(2) Click the [UAC Settings] tab and click [Turn off User Account Control].
(3) A confirmation message will appear. Click [OK].
(4) The [User Account Control] dialog box will appear. Click [Yes].
(5)
A message indicating that the user account control has been disabled will appear. Click [OK] to restart the computer.
SHARP e-Signage S Standalone Edition
PN-SS21
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/ Adobe Flash Player
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TIPS
• Flash Player, Windows Media Player and PowerPoint Viewer must be installed on player device.
•
If a message prompting you to install a program appears because the program is not installed or the wrong
version is installed, download and install the program from an appropriate website.
• For some content, it may be necessary to install a codec or player software. For codecs and software whose
operation has not been demonstrated on the installed operating system, check operation prior to installation.
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Installing e-Signage S
• You must log in as an administrator to install the software.
Start your computer.
1
Exit all applications.
2
Launch the e-Signage S setup program (Setup.exe).
3
• Double-click Setup.exe to launch the setup program.
• If a security warning (“The publisher could not be verified.”) appears during the installation, click [Run].
If the [User Account Control] window appears, click “Yes”.
In the [Welcome to the InstallShield wizard...] window, click [Next].
4
The software license agreement will appear.
5
Read the entire software license agreement.
If you agree to the terms of the agreement, select the “I accept the terms of the license
6
agreement” option button, and click [Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
7
If a dialog box prompting you to restart appears after installation is nished, click [Yes].
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Settings after installation
Double-click the e-Signage S shortcut icon on the desktop. The server settings window appears. ( Page 23)
Configuring player device settings
Once the installation is complete, change the settings of the player device before using e-Signage S.
Auto login settings
If the player device is to be used without an operator, enable Windows auto login.
From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt].
1
In Windows 8.1 or 10, press the [Windows] key and [X] key at the same time, and click
[Command Prompt] in the context menu.
The [Command Prompt] window will appear.
Type in “control userpasswords2” (without the quotation marks) and press the [Enter] key.
2
If the [User Account Control] window appears, click [Continue].
3
The [User Accounts] dialog box will appear.
Clear the “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer.” checkbox.
4
Click [OK].
5
In the [Automatically Log On] window, enter the “User Name” and “Password”, and click [OK].
6
Type in “exit” and press the [Enter] key.
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Screen saver settings
Disable the screen saver so that it does not appear on the panel when distributed content is played.
• In Windows 7 or 8.1
Right-click on an empty area of the desktop, and select [Personalize] - [Screen Saver] from the
1
menu that appears.
The [Screen Saver Settings] dialog box will appear.
Select “(None)” from the “Screen saver” list.
2
Click [OK].
3
• In Windows 10
Right-click on an empty area of the desktop, and select [Personalize] - [Lock screen] - [Screen
1
Saver] from the menu that appears.
The [Screen Saver Settings] dialog box will appear.
Select “(None)” from the “Screen saver” list.
2
Click [OK].
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Power Management
Adjust settings so that the panel and hard disk do not turn off or enter system standby while distributed content
is playing.
• In Windows 7
From the Windows taskbar, select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Power
1
Options].
The [Power Options] dialog box will appear.
Click “Show additional plans”, select “High performance”, and click [Change plan settings].
2
Select “Never” from the “Turn off the display” and “Put the computer to sleep” pull-down
3
menus.
Click [Save changes].
4
Return to the [Power Options] dialog box.
Close the [Power Options] dialog box by clicking the button in the upper right corner
5
of the window.
• In Windows 8.1
Press the [Windows] key and [C] key at the same time, and click [Settings] - [Control Panel] -
1
[System and Security] - [Power Options].
The [Power Options] dialog box will appear.
Select “High performance” and click [Change plan settings].
2
Select “Never” from the “Turn off the display” and “Put the computer to sleep” pull-down
3
menus.
Click [Save changes].
4
Return to the [Power Options] dialog box.
Close the [Power Options] dialog box by clicking the button in the upper right corner
5
of the window.
• In Windows 10
Press the [Windows] key and [X] key at the same time, and then select [Control Panel] - [System
1
and Security] - [Power Options] from the context menu.
The [Power Options] dialog box will appear.
Click “Show additional plans”, select “High performance”, and click [Change plan settings].
2
Select “Never” from the “Turn off the display” and “Put the computer to sleep” pull-down menus.
3
Click [Save changes].
4
Return to the [Power Options] dialog box.
Close the [Power Options] dialog box by clicking the button in the upper right corner of the
5
window.
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IME toolbar settings
Move the IME toolbar into the taskbar so that it does not appear when distributed content is being played.
Right-click on the IME toolbar and click [Minimize] in the menu that appears.
1
Or click
Notification settings (Windows 10 only)
Adjust the settings so that notifications from applications are not displayed when distributed content is being
played.
Press the [Windows] key and [A] key at the same time, and enable “Quiet hours” in ACTION
1
CENTER.
Windows Update settings
Set Windows Update so that it does not update automatically and display popup messages (dialog boxes, etc.)
while distributed content is being played.
.
TIPS
If you have disabled automatic updates, be sure to check the Windows Update website (http://windowsupdate.
microsoft.com/) regularly and download and install updates manually. Not installing the latest updates is a
security risk and may also lead to performance related issues.
• In Windows 7 / 8.1
Windows 7: From the Windows Taskbar, click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] -
1
[Turn automatic updating on or off].
Windows 8.1: Press the [Windows] key and [C] key at the same time, and click [Settings] -
[Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Turn automatic updating on or off].
The [Change settings] dialog box will appear.
Select “Never check for updates (not recommended)” from the “Important updates” menu.
2
Click [OK].
3
If the [User Account Control] window appears, click “Yes”.
4
The [Change settings] dialog box will close.
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• In Windows 10
Press the [Windows] key and [X] key at the same time, and click [Command Prompt] in the
1
context menu.
Type in “gpedit.msc” and press [Enter].
2
If the [User Account Control] window appears, click [Continue].
3
In the tree on the left side of the [Local Group Policy Editor], click [Computer Conguration] -
4
[Administrative Templates] - [Windows Components] - [Windows Update].
Double-click [Congure Automatic Updates] on the right side of the [Local Group Policy
5
Editor].
The [Configure Automatic Updates] dialog box will appear.
Select the “Disabled” option button and click [OK].
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Click the button in the upper right corner to close the [Local Group Policy Editor] dialog
7
box.
Type “gpupdate” at the [Command Prompt] and press the [Enter] key.
8
Make sure that the messages “User Policy update has completed successfully.” and “Computer
9
Policy update has completed successfully.” appear, and then click the
right corner to close the [Command Prompt] dialog box.
TIPS
In Windows 10 Home Edition, Windows Update cannot be disabled.
Resident application settings
Adjust the settings of resident applications so that they do not display popup messages (dialog boxes, etc.)
while programs are playing.
button in the upper
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Uninstalling e-Signage S
• Uninstalling the server software will not delete any tenants or users that have been created or data that was
uploaded to the server. After you reinstall the server software, you will be able to use the data again.
Start your computer.
1
Exit all applications.
2
Launch the e-Signage S setup program (Setup.exe).
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• Double-click Setup.exe to launch the setup program.
• If a security warning (“The publisher could not be verified.”) appears during the installation, click [Run].
If the [User Account Control] window appears, click “Yes”.
Select the “Remove” option button and click [Next].
4
Click [Yes].
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Uninstallation will start.
TIPS
If Distribution Scheduler, Client Scheduler, or HTTP Server is already running, a message will appear.
In this case, click [Yes]. Distribution Scheduler, Client Scheduler, or HTTP Server will be forcibly
terminated and uninstallation will continue.
Click [Finish].
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This completes uninstallation.
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Server Settings
After installing e-Signage S, configure the server settings. The settings that must configured depend on the
software you installed.
WEB Server Settings (Initial Setup Wizard)
Double-click the e-Signage S shortcut icon on Desktop.
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Configuration Tool will launch. When launching the tool for the first time, follow the instructions in the
setup wizard to configure the WEB server.
From the taskbar, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [SHARP e-Signage S] - [Server Management Tool].
TIPS
•
After initial setup has been completed, the dashboard screen ( page 30) will appear when you
click the e-Signage S shortcut icon.
Click [Next].
2
Create a tenant.
3
Create a tenant that will be used to manage users,
panels and schedule data. Enter a tenant name and
tenant ID (up to 30 alphanumeric characters).
“Data Folder for Tenant”
This folder contains the user, panel and schedule data.
To use a different folder, click [Ref] and specify the folder.
When you have finished entering, click [Next].
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Register an initial user.
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Register user information for server login.
Enter a user name, login ID (up to 30 alphanumeric
characters) and password (up to 30 alphanumeric
characters).
To skip the login screen when starting, select the “Skip
the login screen for local operation” checkbox.
When you have finished entering, click [Next].
Congure HTTP Server setting.
5
Set the port number.
When you have completed the settings, click [Next].
Review the settings.
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The settings are shown in the window. To finalize the
settings, click [Finish]. To make changes, click [Back].
If you need to make changes after finalizing the settings,
you can use Server Management Tool.
After checking the settings, click [Finish].
The e-Signage S Server Management Tool window will
appear.
Click [Yes].
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Click [OK].
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HTTP Server will launch.
Server Settings
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WEB Server Settings
From the Windows taskbar of the management PC, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [SHARP
1
e-Signage S] - [Server Management Tool].
Configuration Tool will launch and e-Signage S Server Management Tool window will appear.
Click the “HTTP Server” tab of the Server Management Tool window.
2
Check the “Start HTTP Server Automatically”
3
checkbox.
HTTP Server will automatically launch when the
management PC is started.
Enter a port number in “HTTP Settings”.
4
80 is set by default.
Click [Ref] in “PULL type distribution folder” and
5
specify a folder.
Set the folder that will be used to store the distribution
data for PULL type distribution.
Click [Launch HTTP Server now].
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HTTP Server will launch.
TIPS
Server programs of the WEB Server will run as user processes and cannot be run as services. Log in to
Windows using a user account with administrator privileges, and use WEB Server programs (HTTP Server and
Distribution Scheduler) that launch from startup.
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Server Settings
Setting the automatic logout time
Set the time after which automatic logout takes place if no actions are performed after logging in.
The default setting is 30 minutes.
Click the “Miscellaneous options” tab
1
in the Server Management Tool window.
Select a timeout time from the pull-down menu.
2
If you do not want to be logged out automatically, select
“(none)”.
Click [OK].
3
Distribution Scheduler
Distribution Scheduler is a tool for managing e-Signage communication. Distribution Scheduler will launch
automatically from “Startup” when you log in to Windows.
When Distribution Scheduler launches, an icon ( ) is displayed (and resides permanently) in the Task Tray.
Do not exit Distribution Scheduler unnecessarily.
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Logging in
Logging In
Logging in to WEB Server
Double-click the e-Signage S shortcut icon on Desktop.
1
If a tenant has not been created, the server settings open. (
TIPS
• For Internet Explorer installed on Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2 / 2016, functions such
as page redirection are restricted to increase security.
•
If WEB Server does not operate, add the URL for WEB Server (http://(IP address of the server:Port number)/) to
“Trusted Sites”. This can be accessed by clicking “Internet Options” - “Security” in Internet Explorer.
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Logging In
Description of the screen
Toolbar
(1)
(1) Home button
Use this to return to Dashboard from other
screens.
(2) Function selection button
You can select and display functions.
Dashboard
(5)
(4)
(3)(2)
(3) User
Shows the currently logged in user.
You can change the password.
(4) Logout button
Click to log out from the server.
This will not appear if the login screen is
skipped. ( Page 24)
(6)
(5) Function buttons
Tab Description Page
Content Folder
Management
Program Management Create and manage programs that display content in an arranged
Schedule Management Create and manage content folders and program playback schedules.
Distribution Distribute content folders, programs, and schedules.
System Log View logged operation and distribution information.
Create and manage content folders and lists of content (video/
images, audio, scroll messages) stored in content folders.
layout.
You can check distribution schedules and distribution statuses.
to display the following menus.
Click
USB memory / SD
Card Distribution
You can use USB memory (USB flash drive)
or an SD memory card for distribution.
(6) Show data usage button
Show e-Signage S data usage.
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