Summary of Contents for Sedao SAM-MZ
- Page 1 Sedao Ltd SAM-MZ Multi Zone Digital Signage Player User manual revised August 2012...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Publishing the banner advert to the display ....................... 12 Changing Zone 3 – Scrolling text ......................... 12 Your SAM-MZ should now be set up and displaying your own media, adverts and text! ........12 Reference 1: Other Menu Options ........................13 File Menu ........................... -
Page 3: Introduction
SAM-MZ - Multi Zone Digital Signage Player Introduction SAM-MZ is the Sedao All Media Multi Zone Digital Signage Player. The small form factor player is easy to install and to manage. Designed from the outset to have you up and running in much less than an hour. -
Page 4: Step 1) Installing Your Sam-Mz
Choose a location where you have easy access to a power supply and a network connection. The player should also be situated where it can easily be connected to the display screen. SAM-MZ must be installed vertically with the text on the stickers being the correct way up. The ventilation slots at the top must not be obstructed. -
Page 5: What's On Screen
SAM-MZ - Multi Zone Digital Signage Player What’s on screen? When you first switch on a new SAM-MZ, you will see a screen similar to the below screen Zones are configured using the 3Zone Instant Messenger software on the supplied CD. -
Page 6: To Install The Software
SAM-MZ - Multi Zone Digital Signage Player To install the software 1. Insert the CD into your computers CD or DVD drive 2. Choose to ‘Run’ the installation program At the ‘Welcome’ screen click ‘Next’. At the License Agreement screen, please take time to read and understand the license terms. - Page 7 The first time the software is launched, you will be asked to enter your license details: Enter your license key – located on the CD wallet or case – then click ‘Update’ and follow the instructions on screen. Your SAM-MZ is now ready to be configured using the 3Zone Instant Messenger software.
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Page 8: Step 3) Using 3Zone Instant Messenger
If the player name is not suitable for your network or you need to make advanced network settings, please contact Sedao Support for advice. In the event that your SAM-MZ cannot be used on the network, please refer to the ‘Use USB data drive to configure SAM- MZ’ section of this guide Click the ‘No SAM-Scan’... -
Page 9: Changing Zone 1 - Movies And Images
To change the movies and images in Zone 1, simply select which media files you wish to be played, then publish them to the player. 1. Check that the correct SAM-MZ is displayed at the top right of the main Window and that the icon is green. 2. Click the icon on the toolbar for ‘Zone 1 Files’... -
Page 10: Changing Zone 2 - Banner Adverts
SAM-MZ - Multi Zone Digital Signage Player To troubleshoot uploading media files, please refer to ‘Settings’ later in this guide Changing Zone 2 – Banner Adverts To change the banner adverts in Zone 2, simply customise one of the provided banner Templates, save the template in one of 10 positions in the playback sequence, then publish the customised templates to the player. -
Page 11: Changing The Text
SAM-MZ - Multi Zone Digital Signage Player Changing the text To change the text displayed within the template 1. Click on an area that contains some text. The text editing window will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 12: Changing The Colour Scheme
SAM-MZ - Multi Zone Digital Signage Player Changing the colour scheme In addition to changing the text colour, you can also change the colour scheme of the template as a whole. 1. Click any area of the template that is displaying a colour. -
Page 13: Saving The Banner Advert
In order to display the template you must choose to overwrite one of the ten locations. 1. Check that the correct SAM-MZ is displayed at the top right of the main Window and that the icon is green. 2. Click ‘Publish Image’... -
Page 14: Reference 1: Other Menu Options
When unticked, causes the transfer window to remain on screen for troubleshooting purposes. Connection Settings - Allows you to choose which SAM-MZ you are configuring – if you have multiple SAM-MZ players. The other settings should only be changed under direction from Sedao Support. -
Page 15: Reference 2: Keyboard Shortcuts
SAM-MZ - Multi Zone Digital Signage Player Reference 2: Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts S - Settings Menu - Layout Tab – Select preferred layout from single zone, dual zone (left and right or top and bottom) and three zone Content Tab – Change player name and FTP details (advanced users only) Advanced Tab –... -
Page 16: Reference 3: Use Usb Data Drive To Configure Sam-Mz
Reference 3: Use USB data drive to configure SAM-MZ In the event it is not possible to connect your SAM-MZ to your network, you can use a USB data drive instead. To prevent possible data loss, Sedao suggest using a small capacity cleaned USB stick. 4 GB is usually sufficient, depending on the media you wish to transfer. -
Page 17: Important Integration Information
The use of any examples or illustrations does not indicate any relationship with or endorsement by any person or entity . Sedao does not accept responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in or for the accuracy or reliability of the contents of this document. Sedao cannot accept any responsibility for any disruption or loss to your data or computer systems or for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages that arise in connection with the use of information in or links contained within this document.
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