Smart Avi PresenterWall User Manual
PRESENTERWALL
User’s Guide
PresenterWall v4.4
www.smartavi.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Disclaimer 4
What’s in the Box? 5
Limited Warranty Statement 6
Section 1 –Installing the PresenterWall Hardware
1. Hardware Installation 7
Section 2 -Setting up the PresenterWall Software
2. Installing PresenterWall Software 9
2.1 User Manager 11
2.2 Firewall 13
Section 3 -Using the PresenterWall Server Software
3. Using PresenterWall Software 14
4. Setting up Station Views 18
5. PresenterWall Task Manager 20
6. Creating and working with schedules 22
7. Creating a Super Schedule 25
8. Template Creator 28
9. Creeping Line Editor 34
10. Registration 40
Specifications 42
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the PresenterWall information display network. Please
read the instructions carefully before using.
When you need to make a presentation that will really grab their attention, PresenterWall
with the Xpander card is your best choice. PresenterWall with Xpander is a unique
combination of software and hardware that enables a single computer to drive and control
up to 64 remote monitors simultaneously and independently from a single location. Each
monitor has its own Windows desktop and can be programmed to work independently from
the others - as though there were 64 separate computers.
PresenterWall reduces unnecessary costs and eliminates the need for multiple PCs to run
applications concurrently. Each screen is capable of running unique applications, as though
they were on separate computers.
PresenterWall is the ultimate solution for the display and management of your digital
content. It is highly cost effective and easy to use. It is perfect for both small-scale and largescale projects.
There are dozens of applications for PresenterWall; here are just a few:
Dynamic Digital Advertising such as malls, airports, hotels, convention centers, and
Sports arenas.
Education and Entertainment such as information walls, booths, program
information and updates.
Special Events and Demonstrations such as Vendor booths, product presentations,
and special speaker events.
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Disclaimer Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
SmartAVI 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.
SmartAVI 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 SmartAVI, Inc.
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What’s in the Box?
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
PART NO.
QTY
DESCRIPTION
AP-PRWL-W
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PresenterWall Software - Figure A
APU4-X-HD*
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PCI-E 4-port DVI Video Card* -Figure B
ASUSBKEY
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Unique USB Key - Figure C
CCDVI2VGA*
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Adapter, DVI to VGA* -Figure D
*These items can change based on your configuration.
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Limited Warranty Statement
A. Extent of Limited Warranty
1. SmartAVI, Inc. warrants to the end-user customers that the SmartAVI 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. SmartAVI’s limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal
use of the product, and do not apply to any:
a. Improper or inadequate maintenance or modifications.
b. Operations outside product specifications.
c. Mechanical abuse and exposure to severe conditions.
3. If SmartAVI receives, during Applicable warranty period, a notice of defect, SmartAVI, Inc.
will, at its discretion, replace or repair the defective product. If SmartAVI is unable to
replace or repair the defective product covered by the SmartAVI warranty within a
reasonable period of time, SmartAVI shall refund the cost of the product.
4. SmartAVI shall have no obligation to repair, replace or refund unit until customer returns
defective product to SmartAVI.
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. SmartAVI limited warranty is valid in any country where the covered product is
distributed by SmartAVI.
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Section 1 Installing the PresenterWall Hardware
Figure 1.1
figure 1.2
1. Hardware Installation (PCI-E 4-port DVI Video Card)
1. Turn off your computer
2. Remove the outer case from your computer.
3. Firmly insert the Video Card adapter into a free PCI-E slot. (Figure 1.1)
4. Screw the Video Card adapter into the case.
5. Restore the outer case to your computer.
Note: If you are installing multiple PCI adapter cards, be sure the previously installed
card is fully operational by reassembling your PC and booting Windows before
installing additional PCI adapter cards.
6. Connect each of the four DVI to VGA adapters to the four available DVI ports on the
Video Card. (Figure 1.2) Connect each of your monitors to the VGA end of the
adapters that are connected to the Video Card.
(Note: If you have DVI cables for your monitors, this is not required. You may
connect to your monitors directly to the DVI ports.)
7. Turn on your computer.
8. You will see a ‘New Hardware’ bubble pop up from the system tray.
Windows will automatically find the correct drivers for the Video Card.
9. To ensure proper installation of the hardware, please click ‘Start’ / ‘Control Panel’ /
‘System’ and select the ‘Hardware’ Tab / ‘Device Manager’ button. (Figure 1.3)
Under Display Adapters you should see your two video adapters, two ATI
Radeon 4600 series. (Figure 1.4) Any other adapters you see should be other
cards you already have installed.
10. Reboot your computer once more.
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11. Once rebooted, check the ‘Display Properties’ by clicking on your Windows Desktop
Figure 1.3
Figure 1.4
Figure 1.5
with your right mouse button.
Click the ‘Settings’ Tab. You should see multiple monitors. Right-click each faded
monitor and click “Attached.” Then click apply.
Click “Identify” to see which monitor corresponds to which number. Pick the
monitor you will use as your default and check “Use this device as the primary
monitor.” The desktop should be extended to the rest of your monitors.
12. You may arrange the display icons in the manner you plan to display your Video
Wall. This can also be configured later with PresenterWall Client’s “Monitor Config”
option.
13. Once they have been extended correctly, you will see your desktop wallpaper
displayed on each monitor.
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Section 2 Setting up the PresenterWall Software
2. Installing PresenterWall Software
PresenterWall Software requires a unique CD key to be installed. You will find your key on
the back of the PresenterWall Software CD sleeve. In addition, you must complete the
online registration for your copy of PresenterWall. If you do not register in the thirty-day
window, your PresenterWall software will become disabled. A registration window will open
automatically. If you wish to register at a later date, simply select Help/Registration.
Note: For proper installation of the PresenterWall software, you must insert the USB
protection key provided into any available USB port on your PC before you install the
PresenterWall software. Once inserted, Windows will ask for the drivers; you may cancel
that request; drivers will be installed during installation of the software.
1. Double click on the PresenterWall_Setup executable on your CD. The setup will
have a name similar to “PresenterWALL_Setup v.4.3 2011-05-12_HASP” depending
on the version and date. 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 2.1)
3. The next window will be to choose components. Select “Full” installation and make
sure that ‘PresenterWall Server,’ ‘PresenterWall Client’ and ‘HTML Editor (KompoZer
0.7.10)’ is checked. (Figure 2.2)
4. Choose the installation location where you would like to install PresenterWall. Click
‘Install’ and installation will begin. (Figure 2.3)
5. A 'New Hardware' notification bubble will appear from the system tray for the USB
protection key. Windows will automatically install the drivers needed for this.
6. Before the installation completes, you will be asked to create a password for the
Administrator account. (Figure 5.4) You must sign in as the Administrator for the
first time you load the PresenterWall Client and Manager. You may set a user name
and password now or leave the default user name “Administrator” and blank
password and edit this later. (For more information on the User Manager, go to
section 2.1 of the manual.)
7. When installation is finished, you will first be asked to log on to the PresenterWall
Client. (Figure 2.5) Use the default (or the name and password you set up) in step
6. Leave the computer IP address as 127.0.0.1 (This is your local IP). Click OK and
your client will be up and running.
8. Finally, click next and you will be asked to reboot your computer. Be sure to save
any other work you may have been doing, highlight “Reboot now,” and click
“Finished” to restart your computer. (Figure 2.6) This will complete the installation
process.
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Figure 2.1
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Figure 2.5 Figure 2.6
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2.1 User Manager
Figure 2.1.1
Figure 2.1.2
Our user manager now allows PresenterWall users to manage and control their own user
database. Each user created is allowed a set of permissions.
The user rights are described as followed:
Administrator: Full access to everything, only user that is able to create and manage
users.
Task Manager: Allowed to access and control the task manager and selectable
clients assigned by the administrator.
Station Manager: Allowed to access and control the station manager.
Client: Used for the PresenterWall clients to connect to the PresenterWall server
only.
During the installation, you will be asked to create the administrator password. You can
leave it blank; the default user name will be ‘Administrator’ (Figure 5.1.1)
To have different users log in, always click on 'Configuration' then 'Login server.' (Figure
2.1.2)
After you log into the PresenterWall manager, you can create new users by clicking 'Run,'
then clicking on 'User Manager' (Figure 2.1.3)
To create a new user, right click or click on 'User' then 'New User.' The user properties
window will open. Here is where you enter in your new user information (Figure 2.1.4):
User name: The name of the new user.
Full name: The real name of the user.
Description: The description of the user.
Password: The password for that user.
User rights: Select the rights you want this user to have.
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Figure 2.1.3
Figure 2.1.4
Click 'Save'. You will then see the new user in the list. (Figure 2.1.3)
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2.2 Firewall
Figure 2.2.1
PresenterWall uses the TCP/IP suite to communicate between the server and client,
proper settings of your firewall and routers will be needed.
After the installation of PresenterWall Manager, and the initial start of the software, you
will be asked to by the windows firewall to unblock, or keep blocking PresenterWall
Manager. You want to make sure you unblock it.
The port used for communication is ‘13325’ UDP and TCP. This will be used when
forwarding ports in your router, when using PresenterWall via WAN.
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Section 3 Using the PresenterWall Software
3. Using PresenterWall Software
1. To begin using the PresenterWall application;
Open the application by selecting Start / All Programs / PresenterWall /
PresenterWall Manager
Or by clicking the Presenter Manager icon on your desktop.
2. When using PresenterWall for the first time
A dialog box will appear with a default IP address of 127.0.0.1
In the Username/Password fields use the Administrator user you created
during the installation. Click ‘OK’
PresenterWall Manager
1. Once in the PresenterWall Manager window, you will see the following: (Figure 3.1)
Clients: This is the user you created during installation.
Connected mangers: This is the station manager window you are currently
looking at.
2. You must have a Client running. If you do not see a Client running in this dialog
(bright green screen next to client), open the client from your start menu. (Start /
Programs / PresenterWall / PresenterWall Client)
3. You will see a blue “P” icon when the client is loaded and a red “P” icon when the
manager is loaded. You will also see an icon for the Cursor Finder as well. (Figure
3.2)
Cursor Finder
Note: Occasionally while using PresenterWall software, your mouse cursor might get lost on
one of the other displays. Typing ‘Alt’ + ‘F1’ will center the cursor on your primary display.
To configure the ‘Cursor Finder’ hot-keys;
1. Right click on the ‘Cursor Finder’ icon located on your task bar.
2. This brings up the ‘Cursor Finder’ dialog. (Figure 3.3)
3. Once you have configured the hot-keys select ok to ‘OK’ to keep the settings or
‘Cancel’ to cancel.
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Figure 3.2
Figure 3.3
Figure 3.1
Configuring Wall View Monitors
The wall configuration settings are designed much the same way as Windows display
properties. Windows display properties only allow a user to configure up to 10 monitors,
with our software you can configure as many as you want. From this menu you can also
select the wall dimensions, resolution, color quality and refresh rate.
Getting started
1. From the Windows Desktop, locate the blue PresenterWall client icon located in the
system tray. (Figure 3.2)
2. Double click the icon to bring up the Client Interface.
3. Select “Monitor Config” to open the Multi Monitor Configuration window. (Figure
3.4)
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