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- Page 1 Ziris Canvas Installation and User Manual Before operating the software, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. BZSQ-VW001 Version 4.00 1st Edition © 2008 Sony United Kingdom Limited...
- Page 2 NOTICE TO USERS Trademark Notice © 2008 Sony United Kingdom Limited. All rights • Sony is a registered trademark, and Ziris is a trademark reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in of Sony United Kingdom Limited. whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview of Ziris Canvas on Playstation®3........5 Multi screen presentation ..............6 Associated documents ................6 Content preparation using Ziris Create ..........6 Content Delivery Using Ziris Edge ............6 Summary of Features................7 Ziris View Supported Functions and Formats ......8 Disk Space for Content................ - Page 4 Default media ..................31 Supported media formats..............31 Creating a Channel for Ziris View PS3..........31 Channel Manager Window ............32 Creating new channels................. 32 Creating a new channel (Ziris View PS3, with Ziris Edge) ....32 Importing Material ................34 Creating a Playlist ................
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction Chapter Overview of Ziris Canvas on Playstation®3 Ziris Canvas is part of Sony’s Ziris Digital Signage Ziris Canvas supports a range of media types including Network Solution adding support for multi-screen Video (SD/HD), audio, text and graphics. It supports presentation using Ziris View on Sony’s Playstation®3... -
Page 6: Multi Screen Presentation
IP address. • Ziris Edge Installation and User Manual The added flexibility of the system provided by the media • Sony Playstation®3 Quick Reference Guide (Visit http:/ content being stored by Ziris Edge means that changes /uk.playstation.com/help-support/manuals/ps3/) -
Page 7: Summary Of Features
Summary of Features Ziris View provides the following playout features: • High-quality video and audio playback. • Single or synchronized multi-player presentations. • Supports media designs with multiple layers, including up to two video items. • Supports ‘default playlist selection’, ensuring a default programme is played out if no media is scheduled. -
Page 8: Ziris View Supported Functions And Formats
Ziris View Supported Functions and Formats The tables below detail the supported media formats and Presentation details for Ziris View. Extension Other details Image format Maximum size JPEG .jpg 2048 x 2048 Baseline-only; ‘Progressive’ JPEG is not supported. .png 2048 x 2048 Extension Minimum Maximum... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter Setting up Ziris View PS3 Ziris View can be used in single display or multi-screen PS3 system software situations. In a multi-screen application all players will have to be configured individually. Thereafter they can be Ziris View on PS3 will be supplied with the correct version monitored through Ziris Manage. -
Page 10: Workflow: Configuration
Workflow: Configuration Connecting and configuring requires several steps to For additional information see the “Quick Reference complete: Guide” supplied with your PS3 or visit: • Connection http://uk.playstation.com/help-support/manuals/ps3/ • PS3 Configuration • Ziris View Configuration and download the appropriate Quick Reference Guide for •... -
Page 11: Connection
Connection Power Caution Connect the AC power cord. Use only the supplied AC Before connecting, ensure that you have read, and can cord. comply with any cautions and safety information supplied with your PS3. Caution Video • Do not plug the AC cord for your system into an electrical outlet until you have made all other PS3 can provide the following video output formats to connections. -
Page 12: Ps3 Configuration
PS3 configuration Use the supplied SIXAXIS controller to configure the Ziris configure the PS3 settings, it is only necessary to use View PS3. When the PS3 is switched on for the first time several of the controller’s buttons, these are described follow the on screen instructions. -
Page 13: Menu Navigation
Menu navigation Category The PS3 system includes a user interface called “XMB” Unlocking the menu settings (XrossMediaBar) to navigate the various menu settings. Use the left and right Direction buttons to select the PS3 has password security which prevents unauthorised Category, then the up/down buttons to select the Item. -
Page 14: Network Settings
Press the following SIXAXIS buttons simultaneously: Network settings L1 + R1 + Select + (Square). To change the Network settings. Press all four buttons simultaneously Navigate using the Direction buttons to: Category Settings Item Network Settings Press The PS3 displays "Enter your four-digit password" Use the SIXAXIS direction buttons to enter the password "0000"... - Page 15 If your network supports automatic IP address When the details are complete press the Right (DHCP), select Easy, Press and follow the on- Direction button until the Settings List screen appears screen instructions. as below, then press to accept the settings. To specify a static IP address select Custom and continue with step 5.
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Page 16: Display Settings
Select Custom, then press the right Direction button. Display settings Navigate using the Direction buttons to: Category Settings Item Display Settings Press Use the Up/Down Direction buttons to select a resolution then press to toggle the check-box setting. Press to test the setting. The current setting is displayed. -
Page 17: Audio Output Settings
The Settings List is displayed. Press to accept the Audio output settings setting. To exit without changing press the Cancel button. Navigate using the Direction buttons to: Category Settings Item Sound Settings Press Press Use the Up/Down Direction buttons to select the required output connector, press to select. -
Page 18: Date And Time Settings
Use the Direction buttons to change the current Date and time settings settings. Press to accept the changed settings. To exit without changing press the Cancel button. Navigate using the Direction buttons to: Category Settings Item Date and Time Settings Press The current Date and Time settings are displayed. -
Page 19: Recommended Initial Settings
Recommended initial settings Ziris View PS3 is delivered with settings as shown in the table below. Setting Comment Menu Value System settings System English Set as appropriate for non-UK customers. Language Dictionary Type English (UK) Set as appropriate for non-UK customers. Disc Auto Start Required to start Ziris View at power-on. -
Page 20: Ziris View Start-Up And Configuration
Ziris View Start-up and Configuration Follow the steps below to start Ziris View and configure keyboard. You can type on the on-screen keyboard the URL settings for Ziris Edge and Ziris Manage. On using either the SIXAXIS controller or a USB completion of these steps, all further settings are done keyboard. -
Page 21: Adding A Ziris View Device To Ziris Manage
Enter the device Name, then select from the drop down Adding a Ziris View device to Ziris box the Type (Playout Device) and Sub Type Ziris Manage View PS3. The steps below are intended be used as a guide to adding a Ziris View PS3 device using Ziris Manage. -
Page 22: Requesting A Licence
Browse to the desired location that the .csv file will be saved in. Click Save. Email the file together with a licence request form available from the Ziris Manage About page to: ziris.licence@eu.sony.com Importing licence files Select any Ziris View device, right-click and select Import Licences. -
Page 23: Ziris View Ps3 Status Tab
Ziris View PS3 Status tab The status of the Ziris View PS3 can be viewed through a device click on the device in the Device Tree, then click Ziris Manage GUI Devices window. To view the status of the Status tab as shown below. Status tab The following table lists the information available within the Status window. - Page 24 Description Description Information Information System Ziris Active Screen ID The active screen of the current Indicates whether View is presentation. This is either the first "On" or "Off". "Off" will only be of the player screen IDs that Ziris displayed if View has exited matches a presentation screen or normally or during a restart.
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Page 25: Ziris View Ps3 Settings Tab
Ziris View PS3 Settings tab The Settings tab is available when an individual device or When a Ziris View device is selected, a General tab is several devices of the same type are selected within the shown. The settings are described below. Device Tree. - Page 26 The log interval specifies the time period in seconds Level Description between sending each block of messages. Debug Verbose messages that may be useful to diagnose a problem. Log files can be found in <Ziris manage install This level may generate very large log files and folder>\data\device_logs should not be used under normal circumstances.
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Page 27: Presentation
Presentation This section of the configuration describes settings which If several multi-screen groups are running on the same are required only for multi-screen operation. If your local network, you can either have one beacon for the whole network or several beacons using a different presentation uses PS3 in single screen presentation then the settings for Time Synchronization and Screen IDs can multicast address / port. - Page 28 Disable Time Synchronization No time information will be sent or received by this player. Enable Time Receiver The player will offset its time to match the beacon with the same address and port. Enable Time Beacon The player will periodically multicast its system time to the receivers.
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Page 29: Multi-Screen Ids
Multi-screen IDs The Multi-Screen settings tab is used to specify one or The screen IDs should correspond to the screen layout(s) more screen IDs for the player. Each ID must be separated selected for the Playlist within Ziris Create, and used for by a comma. - Page 30 Presentation...
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Page 31: Using With Ziris Create
Using Ziris View PS3 with Ziris Create Chapter Using with Ziris Create Ziris Create requires a full licence before use with Ziris Creating a Channel for Ziris View View on PS3 Ziris View displays presentations authored and scheduled using Ziris Create. In order to send content to Ziris View, it must be assigned Please refer to the two Ziris Create manuals for full details to a channel. -
Page 32: Channel Manager Window
Channel Manager Window Channel Manager window allows the Ziris administrator Manager window is displayed, this shows the current to create new and edit existing channels. By clicking the channels’ details. All these functions are described in the [Distribution] icon in the side-bar, the Channel following pages. - Page 33 To start the Create Channel wizard click the In this step choose the Device Type, in this case Sony button. The first step of the wizard is Ziris View PS3. The Distribution Type is restricted to displayed. Pull (Ziris Edge). The Network Type is not applicable and has no effect for Ziris View.
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Page 34: Importing Material
Importing Material Please see the Importing Material section of the Ziris Create Operation and Reference Manual for Authors. Please also see “Ziris View Supported Functions and Formats” on page 8 Enter the details for the Ziris View device Name: The name of the Ziris View PS3 device Host: The MAC address of the PS3. -
Page 35: Creating A Playlist
Enter the details in the dialog box: • Name for the new Playlist • Description (optional) • Click the Device entry field and select Sony Ziris View PS3 from the drop-down list. • Choose a thumbnail for the Playlist (optional) •... -
Page 36: Editing The Presentation Layout
Editing the Presentation Layout Editing the presentation layout is done using the Layout An example is described here to show the basic steps for a Editor. Ziris View PS3 presentations use the same layout complex multi-screen display using one of the default editor as Ziris View for PC, but with added support for screen layouts. -
Page 37: Validation
Validation Ziris Create checks and warns of any potential problems Validation is done per screen. (Media displayed on one with the presentation. screen does not have any impact on any other screen). When a presentation is saved, a dialog may display both Example 1 errors and warnings. - Page 38 Example 2 The screen shot below shows a presentation with warnings due to two of the screens being blank for the whole duration of the presentation. Validation...
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Page 39: Synchronising Video And Audio
Synchronising Video and Audio Ziris View currently only supports separate video and Note audio files. Video and audio files, even when encoded This option is only enabled if an MPEG2 video and an from the same source, can have a slightly different AC3 audio file are selected, and their durations differ by duration. -
Page 40: Text Editor
For scrolling text, a speed in the range 1 to 20 can be Click the New button, enter a Name for the text then specified. select Sony Ziris View PS3 from the drop down list. Text may be displayed on a coloured rectangular Click OK. -
Page 41: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chapter PS3 / Display Troubleshooting Symptom Description / Possible Cause Unable to get any PS3 Check that a HDMI cable is connected between the PS3 and the display. Check that the display output on the screen. power is on and the correct input selected. Check that the PS3 power is on, the power LED should be green. -
Page 42: Ziris View Troubleshooting
Ziris View Troubleshooting Symptom Description / Possible Cause Screen displays image then This may be due to incorrect Time Synchronization settings. If the same multicast address and black alternately. port is used by more than one Time Beacon, it is likely to cause any Ziris View configured as a Time Receiver on that address and port to continually re-schedule its content due to abrupt time changes each time it synchronizes with a different Time Beacon. -
Page 43: Ziris View Communication Problems With Ziris Manage
Ziris View communication problems with Ziris Manage Ziris View communication problems are indicated by the icon Description / Cause Status Tab Error MAC address not specified This indicates that the MAC address field on the Configuration tab is blank. in configuration Status not received No status has been received for this device since Ziris Manage was last started. -
Page 44: Known Issues
Known Issues If multi-screen synchronization is required at all times, it is Maximum Bit Rates for Video recommended to always schedule new content sufficiently in advance to allow time for Ziris View to download the The maximum bit rates specified in the Supported Media content before its play time. -
Page 45: Cancel Download In Progress
However, a remote restart of Ziris View can be performed by setting the Daily Restart Time as required Type: c: using Ziris Manage. Type: cd "\Sony\Ziris Create\bin" (replace with your Ziris Create installation folder if not Disk Space on Ziris Create and Ziris installed in the default location) - Page 46 Known Issues...
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Page 47: Appendix 1 Screen Layouts
Screen layouts Appendix Screen layouts explained Ziris View PS3 as installed contains a number of pre- The preview icon and the screen mask in the layout editor prepared single and multi-screen layouts. The presentation are generated automatically from the XML definition. designer is also free to design custom screen layouts. -
Page 48: Introduction To Xml
For example, the Screen ID for the centre screen in the Introduction to XML Landscape1x3 matrix layout in the previous section would be Landscape1x3.1x2 XML uses ‘tags’. Tags are words or phrases enclosed inside a < (less than) and a > (greater than) sign, that <CustomLayout>... - Page 49 Header <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <ScreenLayouts> <SingleScreen name="Landscape" width="1920" height="1080" rotation="landscape"/> <SingleScreen name="PortraitCW" width="1920" height="1080" rotation="portrait-cw"/> <SingleScreen name="PortraitCCW" width="1920" height="1080" rotation="portrait-ccw"/> <SingleScreen name="Landscape1200" width="1920" height="1200" rotation="landscape"/> <SingleScreen name="Rotate60" width="1920" height="1080" rotation="60"/> <MatrixLayout name="Landscape1x3" rows="1" columns="3" rowGap="1" columnGap="148" rotation="landscape" screenWidth="1920" screenHeight="1080"/> <MatrixLayout name="Landscape3x2" rows="2" columns="3" rowGap="148" columnGap="148" rotation="landscape"...
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Page 51: Appendix 2 Third Party Licences
Third Party Licences Appendix Table of Licences Applicable third-party software licences are listed in the table below and reproduced in the installation Blu-ray disc. Version Licence Name Third-Party Component Description Tiny XML 2.5.2 XML parser zlib TinyXML is released under the zlib license: This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied warranty. - Page 52 Sony United Kingdom Limited...