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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. Adding your company logo ....................6. Updating the SignagePro Client ..................Section 2 -Using the SignagePro Server Software 7. Running SignagePro Server Software for the first time ............. 7.1 Firewall ..........................7.2 User Manager ........................20 8. Task Manager ........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    .MPG, HTML, QuickTime, Power Point, .JPG’s, Java Applets, and more. SignagePro 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...

  • Page 4: Disclaimer Notice

    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.

  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box? Actual part no/product may vary...

  • Page 6: Limited Warranty Statement

    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.

  • Page 7: Section 1 -Setting Up The Signagepro Server Software

    Setting up the SignagePro Server Software 1. Getting Started This quick setup guide will instruct you on how to install and setup the SignagePro software onto your Server (Host PC) and how to setup the SignagePro client. To ensure proper installation of the server software;...

  • Page 8: Installing Signagepro Server

    2. Installing SignagePro Server SignagePro Server requires a unique USB key to be installed. You will find your key on back of the SignagePro Server CD sleeve. In addition, you must complete the online registration for your copy of SignagePro Server. If you do not register within the thirty-day window, your SignagePro Server software will become disabled.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Signagepro Client

    Attach the VGA/DVI-D cable from the monitor or display to the VGA/DVI-D port on back of the client. d. Connect the SignagePro 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).

  • Page 10: Navigating The Signagepro Client

     Video Output o X11 (Ximage/Shm) o X11/xv: Use this setting if you will be using the SignagePro template feature. This also includes hardware acceleration.  Video Input: When using Video Input as a task, select the type of video input (i.e.
  • Page 11 Schedules that are running on your client will be shown here. vii. Reset (Figure 4.6)  This option will set your SignagePro client to factory default settings. All settings and media will be erased.  Local Resources: Allows you to add your own Logos, Fonts and you can also setup the time for new media to be downloaded.
  • Page 12 Figure 4.4 Figure 4.5 Figure 4.6 Figure 4.7 Figure 4.8...
  • Page 13 3. Once you have finished with your configuration click ‘OK’ to save your settings and connect to the SignagePro Server. 4. Once you are connected, open the SignagePro Server Manager. You will see the Client. (Figure 4.9) Figure 4.9...

  • Page 14: Adding Your Company Logo

    Each logo on the SignagePro server consists of two files; an image file and a text file. The text file describes the placement of the logo and adds a time and date.
  • Page 15 The following table describes the different fields in the .slogo file and their meaning. • • • • Table 5.2 You have the option of adding time and date to your logo by adding one of the following fields to your .slogo file.
  • Page 16 Table 5.3 To uninstall a logo, select the logo you wish to uninstall and select the ‘Uninstall’ button.

  • Page 17: Updating The Signagepro Client

    IMPORTANT: During the update, the background on the SignagePro client will become RED. DO NOT TURN OFF OR UNPLUG THE CLIENT during this operation. If you do so, the SignagePro client will no longer operate and you will need contact customer support for a new system file.

  • Page 18: Section 2 -Using The Signagepro Server Software

    Using the SignagePro Server Software 7. Running SignagePro Server Software for the first time 1. Double click on the SignagePro 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.

  • Page 19: Firewall

    After the installation of SignagePro Manager, and the initial start of the software, you will be asked to by the windows firewall to unblock, or keep blocking SignagePro Manager. You want to make sure you unblock it.

  • Page 20: User Manager

    7.2 User Manager Our user manager now allows SignagePro users to manage and control their own user database. Windows logins are no longer required. Each user created is allowed a set of permissions. The user rights are described as followed: •...
  • Page 21 After you log into the SignagePro manager, you can create new users by clicking ‘Run,’ then clicking on ‘User Manager’ (Figure 7.2.3) To create a new user, right click or click on ‘User’ then ‘New User.’ The user properties window will open.

  • Page 22: Task Manager

    8. Task Manager The main feature of SignagePro is the Task Manager. This is where you set up and manage all of your presentations. To open the Task Manager: • Select Run then click on the Task Manager. (Figure 8.1) Figure 8.1...
  • Page 23 Schedules: are used to schedule a Task or a series of Tasks to run together at a specific time and day. Setting up Tasks: In the Task menu option, you can create, delete, and view the properties of all the files you wish to run on SignagePro. Figure 8.2 To create a new task: 1.
  • Page 24 Note: You can override these configurations in the ‘Schedule’ menu. (Part 9) Figure 8.3 Figure 8.4 Creating Schedules A schedule is where you combine all of the different tasks that you’ve created in step 8 and put them into one place. From here you create the programming schedule. You can select a variety of task to run at specific times, run once, or loop continuously.

  • Page 25: Creating And Working With Schedules

    9. Creating and working with schedules 1. In the Task Manager select ‘Schedule’ and click ‘New Schedule’. The Schedule Properties Dialog will appear. (Figure 9.1) 2. In the ‘General’ tab give your schedule a name. (optional) 3. Begin populating the schedule with various tasks. These tasks can be videos, images, web pages, PowerPoint Presentations, etc.
  • Page 26 Modifying Tasks within the Schedule 4. While in the ‘Schedule Properties’ dialog, double-click the task you wish to modify from the ‘Scheduled Tasks’ section. This brings up the ‘Schedule Task Properties’ dialog. From here you are given several options; (Figure 9.3) a.
  • Page 27 5. Day and Time: Use the ‘Day and Time’ tab to control when and for how long the schedule will play. The Day and Time dialog controls the following; a. Schedule start type: This feature selects how the schedule will operate. (Figure 9.6) b.

  • Page 28: Super Schedules

    9.1 Super Schedules Super Schedules were designed to allow multiple schedules to run in one, also allowing a drag and drop friendly user interface. To use the Super Schedule, open up the Task Manager and then click on ‘Schedule’ then select ‘New Super Schedule’.

  • Page 29: Usb Schedule Support

    (Figure 9.2.2) Safely remove your USB thumb drive from your PC, bring it to your SignagePro Player, and insert the USB thumb drive into an available USB slot. Your schedule and tasks will then download onto the client automatically.

  • Page 30: Template Creator

    10. Template Creator The Template creator is powerful feature of SignagePro. Templates allow users to create and assign regions. This gives you the ability to run several tasks simultaneously on one screen. The result is the integration of high-resolution graphics with dynamic video and scrolling text messages and news feeds.
  • Page 31 4. To create your first region click on the ‘Add View’ icon and drag your mouse across the white display editor. (Figure 10.3) Figure 10.3...
  • Page 32 5. You may continue adding, deleting, resizing, and moving regions until you are satisfied. (Figure 10.4) Figure 10.4...
  • Page 33 6. You can also assign a background image to your layout by clicking the ‘Properties’ icon and selecting an image from your hard drive. (Figure 10.5) Figure 10.5...
  • Page 34 7. Once you are satisfied with your layout, save the template file on your computer hard drive. (Figure 10.6) Figure 10.6...
  • Page 35 Now you are ready to assign views. This is where you select which task will be displayed into the different regions you’ve just created. 8. From the ‘Schedule Properties’ dialog double click on any of the tasks for this schedule. This will bring up the ‘Schedule Task Properties’...
  • Page 36 9. Select the view from the dropdown menu you where you would like the task displayed. Then click “ok” (Figure 10.8) Figure 10.8...

  • Page 37: Creeping Line Editor

    11. Creeping Line Editor SignagePro Creeping Line Editor enables you to create a scrolling marquis anywhere on your screen. You can use RSS feeds, text from a file, or simply type text directly into the editor. 1. Opening the Creeping Line Editor.
  • Page 38 2. To create and edit scrolling text, select ‘Options’ and click ‘Creeping line options’ (Figure 11.2) a. In the ‘General’ tab Creeping Line Property Sheet you are given several options; b. Input text: Type your text directly into the editor. (Figure 11.3) c.
  • Page 39 Figure 11.3 Figure 11.4 3. Customizing fonts a. Select the ‘Font’ tab to adjust the size, style and color of your font. (Figure 11.5) Figure 11.5...
  • Page 40 4. Adjust window text and transparency. (Figure 11.6) a. In the Text Window and Transparency dialog box you are given several adjustment options. i. Background Color ii. Window Border:  Transparency  Transparent Color Figure 11.6...
  • Page 41 5. Set the position of your creeping text. a. The Window Position dialog lets you decide where you would like the scrolling text to appear on your screen. i. You have the option of either docking your window to the top or bottom of your screen. (Figure 11.7) Figure 11.7 Note: You can preview your changes anytime by clicking the ‘Preview’...
  • Page 42 Figure 11.8 The new Creeping Line Manager allows SignagePro users to add multiple Creeping Lines in Tasks rather than in a Schedule. You can now add multi Creeping Lines into specific Tasks.
  • Page 43 To add Creeping Lines into a Task: 1. Click on the Task Properties of the Task you want to add the Creeping Line into. 2. Click on the button that is labeled ‘Background Manager’ (Figure 11.10) 3. In the Creeping Line Manager, you can add existing Creeping Lines or create new ones. To create a new one, click on ‘Edit’.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Signagepro Client Screen Resolutions

    12. Configuring the SignagePro Client Screen Resolutions If you want more resolutions you will need to configure the SignagePro Client. Configuring the SignagePro Client is easy to do and only take a few minutes. 1. Logging into the configuration console.
  • Page 45 3. The Configuration Panel – Main Menu (Figure 4.3) From this menu you are given the following options; a. Configure monitor i. Each time you connect a new display to the SignagePro Client you will need to add or edit the monitor settings; ii. Horizontal sync range ...
  • Page 46 Use your mouse to place the cursor within the white area of your screen and ‘click’. vi. Type ‘Exit’ in the command line and press “Enter’ to exit the test results page. vii. Type ‘reboot’ in the command line to exit configuration and reboot the SignagePro client.

  • Page 47: Registration And Activation

    SignagePro software requires registration and activation for successful use of the SignagePro Manager software after 30 days. To register, open up the SignagePro Manager, and then click on ‘Help’ and then ‘Registration’ Next, click the link that says ‘Get key from WWW’. (Figure 13.1) Next you want to fill out the form completely, and make sure the Product at the top says SignagePro.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications Server Requirements...

  • Page 49: Sample Configurations

    Configuration #1 Router/Hub with DHCP 1. Connect the server and the SignagePro client to a router/hub with DHCP configured. 2. At the server’s DOS prompt, enter ‘ipconfig’ to determine the IP number of the server. If the server got assigned an IP number correctly from the DHCP server, the result should look similar to the following: The IP address on the above example is ‘192.168.10.2’.
  • Page 50 Configuration #2 Router/Hub without a DHCP server 1. Connect the SignagePro server and the SignagePro client to a hub using CAT-5 or CAT-6 cables. 2. Manually assign IP numbers to the server A sample might look like the following; Server IP number: 192.168.10.2 Server IP Mask: 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 51 3. At the client, hit ‘CTRL+ALT+3’ to bring up the SignagePro Network Panel. 4. Under your wired network, click on ‘Properties’ 5. Check ‘Use Static IP’ and manually assign IP numbers to the Client A sample might look like the following: IP: Similar to your Server’s IP, but change the last digit (i.e.

  • Page 52: Alphabetical Index

    Limited Warranty Statement ......................6 Navigating the SignagePro Client ...................... 10 Registration and Activation ....................... 47 Running SignagePro Server Software for the first time ..............17 Sample Configurations ........................50 Server Requirements ......................... 49 Setting up the SignagePro Client ......................9 Specifications .............................
  • Page 53 Notes...
  • Page 54 Notes...
  • Page 55 No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced or translated into another language without prior written consent from Smart-AVI. For more information, visit www.smartavi.com. SmartAVI, Inc. / Twitter: smartavi 11651 Vanowen St. North Hollywood, CA 91605 Tel: (818) 503-6200 Fax: (818) 503-6208 http://www.SmartAVI.com...

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