Smart Avi SignWare-Pro User Manual

SignWare-Pro
User’s Guide
SignWare-Pro v1.2
www.smartavi.com
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Disclaimer Notice ................................................................................................................................. 4
What’s in the Box? ............................................................................................................................... 5
Limited Warranty Statement ............................................................................................................... 6
Section 1 -Setting up the SignWare-Pro Server Software
1. Getting Started ..................................................................................................................... 7
2. Installing SignWare-Pro Server ............................................................................................ 8
3. Setting up the SignWare-Pro Client ..................................................................................... 9
4. Navigating the SignWare-Pro Client .................................................................................. 10
5. Updating the SignWare-Pro Client ..................................................................................... 12
Section 2 -Using the SignWare-Pro Server Software
6. Running SignWare-Pro Server Software for the first time ................................................. 13
6.1 Firewall ............................................................................................................................ 14
6.2 User Manager .................................................................................................................. 15
7. Task Manager ..................................................................................................................... 17
8. Creating and working with schedules …............................................................................. 20
8.1 Super Schedules ............................................................................................................... 23
9. Template Creator................................................................................................................ 24
10. Creeping Line Editor ........................................................................................................ 31
11. Registration and Activation ............................................................................................. 38
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Server Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 39
Alphabetical Index ............................................................................................................................. 40
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the SignWare-Pro Digital Signage Solution. Please read the instructions carefully before using.
SignWare-Pro is a digital signage solution that creates new marketing and information sharing portals to reach target audiences with real time information. SignWare-Pro attracts audiences by displaying your message using vivid, high-quality video and animation replacing traditional signs and posters.
SignWare-Pro 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.
SignWare-Pro is capable of playing back all industry standards, such as Flash files, Video .MPG, HTML, QuickTime, Power Point, .JPG’s, Java Applets, and more.
SignWare-Pro 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.
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.
What’s in the Box?
PART NO.
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DESCRIPTION
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SignWarePro Client* - Figure A
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SignWare-Pro Software -Figure B
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5-Volt 3-Amp Power Supply* - Figure C
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.
Section 1 Setting up the SignWare-Pro Server Software
1. Getting Started
This quick setup guide will instruct you on how to install and setup the SignWare-Pro software onto your Server (Host PC) and how to setup the SignWare-Pro client.
To ensure proper installation of the server software;
Please make sure you are running Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 or 3,
Windows 2003 or Windows Vista.
• Make sure that you are logged in as the system administrator.
Turn off the Windows firewall. (see Figure 1.1 for Windows XP) You can alternately select
SignWare-Pro under the exceptions tab. (Figure 1.2)
If you do not wish to turn off your firewall, please refer to Part 7.1 of the manual.
Figure 1.1 Figure 1.2
2. Installing SignWare-Pro Server
SignWare-Pro Server requires a unique serial number to be installed. You will find your key on back of the SignWare-Pro Server CD sleeve. In addition, you must complete the online registration for your copy of SignWare-Pro Server. If you do not register within the thirty-day window, your SignWare-Pro Server software will become disabled. A registration window will open automatically. If you wish to register at a later date, simply select Help/Registration. For more help on registration, refer to Part 13 of the manual.
1. Double click on the SignWare-Pro Server Setup executable. Read the License Agreement
then click ‘I Agree’
2. Enter in your name and organization and enter the unique serial number (IN ALL CAPS)
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, make sure “SignWare-Pro Server” is
checked. (Figure 2.2)
4. Choose the installation location you would like to install the SignWare-Pro Server. Click
‘Next’.
5. Before the installation completes, you will be asked to create a password for the
Administrator account. You must sign in as the Administrator for the first time you load the SignWare-Pro Manager. For more information on the User Manager, go to Section 2 of the manual.
Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2
3. Setting up the SignWare-Pro Client
1. Setting up the SignWare-Pro Client a. Connect the power supply cable to the SignWare-Pro client and plug the cable into a
grounded power outlet. (Figure 3.1)
b. Attach the HDMI from the monitor or display to the HDMI port on back of the client. c. Connect the SignWare-Pro 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).
Turn on the display connected to the client. The monitor should display the SignWare-Pro splash screen.
Once the kernel has booted, you will be brought to a black screen with a blue status bar at the bottom.
Figure 3.1
4. Navigating the SignWare-Pro Client
1. Once you’ve logged in, connect the keyboard and press CTRL+ALT+2 to open the
SignWare-Pro Configuration Panel (Figure 4.1).
(Figure 4.1)
2. Network
(Figure 4.2)
Settings i. DHCP
Check this box if you would like your SignWare-Pro Client to receive an IP
Address from your network.
If you need to set a Static IP, uncheck this box to manually set your IP, Netmask,
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Gateway, and DNS.
3. Resolution Settings (Figure 4.2)
Use the ‘Tab’ key (Figure 4.2) to tab to the Resolution drop down box and use the
arrow keys to scroll through the different selections. Press the ‘OK’ button to select the resolution.
4. SignWare-Pro Server Settings i. Server
If your SignWare-Pro Client is unable to find your Server on the network, manually
type in the IP Address of your Server.
ii. User
This is the default username that is linked to your Server. Please leave this setting
as is.
iii. Password
This is the default password that is linked to the User. Please leave this setting as is.
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5. Updating the SignWare-Pro Client
In an effort to produce the best digital signage system on the market, we will continue to make upgrades to our products.
To update to the newest version of the SignWare-Pro client, you will need to do the following;
1. Unpack the SignWare-Pro update file onto your server.
2. In Task manager create “Update” task and point to update.img as the task data. (Figure 6.1)
Important: update.inf should be placed in the same directory as flash.img or the update will not work.
3. In Task manager, create a new schedule and add the update task you created in Step 2.
(Figure 6.2)
4. Right-Click the schedule and select ‘Start’ to run the update.
5. After updating, the SignWare-Pro client will reboot automatically.
6. You may need to reconfigure client settings again.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF OR UNPLUG THE CLIENT during this operation. If you do so, the SignWare-Pro client will no longer operate and you will need contact customer support for a new system file.
Figure 6.1 Figure 6.2
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Section 2 Using the SignWare-Pro Server Software
6. Running SignWare-Pro Server Software for the first time
1. Double click on the SignWare-Pro Server Station Manager icon either on your desktop or
start menu.
2. You will first be prompted with a ‘Server Logon settings’ dialog box. The default IP address is
127.0.0.1. In the user name and password fields use the new Administrator user and password you created in the installation process and click ‘OK’. (Figure 6.1)
3. Once the SignWare-Pro Server Station Manager is loaded. You will see the following; a. Connected SignWare-Pro clients b. Loopback IP. (127.0.0.1) c. Your user name and password. Click Save Password to stay logged in. (Figure 6.2)
Figure 6.1 Figure 6.2
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