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OWNER'S MANUAL
SuperSign Elite-w
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL SuperSign Elite-w Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. www.lgSuperSign.com...
  • Page 3 Computer Programs Protection Act, and applicable international treaties. The user guide's contents and programs may be used only under a License Agreement with LG Electron- ics, and may only be used or copied in accordance with the License Agreement. All or part of this user guide may not be transmitted, copied, distributed, utilized for derivative works using electronic, mechanical, or recording devices without the prior written consent of LG Electronics.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents OVERVIEW Introduction to SuperSign Elite- Components of SuperSign Elite- - Display - SuperSign Player - SuperSign Manager Functions Available in Super- SignElite-w Versions SUPERSIGN PLAYER Using the SuperSign Player - Signage Mode (Video Mode) - Tray Icon - Tray Menu - Overview of the SuperSign Player Settings...
  • Page 6 iv TABLE OF CONTENTS - Player Search - Player Control - Creating Tiles - Player Management User - User Window Layout and Func- tions - User Account Registration - User Account View - User Account Management Distribution - Distribution Window Layout and Functions - Creating Content Distribution Files...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Introduction to SuperSign Elite-w The SuperSign Elite-w is a network-based solution for digital advertising communications de- veloped by LG Electronics. It is a program for integrated management of the SuperSign Elite-w solution, providing support for digital media creation and management, content deployment, video play, and remote control.

  • Page 8: Functions Available In Supersignelite-W Versions

    2 OVERVIEW Functions Available in SuperSignElite-w Versions Some functions may not be available depending on the SuperSignElite-w version. Please refer to the table below. • Standard version: provides all the functions available in SuperSignElite-w • Lite version: provides only some of the functions available in SuperSignElite-w The Lite version is a package distributed free of charge for content authoring and basic controls.

  • Page 9: Supersign Player

    SuperSign Player The SuperSign Player is a software program used to play digital signage files stored in the LG Digital Signage Media Player. You can play media files, such as videos, images, music, flash, and documents, transmitted from the SuperSign Manager using the SuperSign Player. NOTE • SuperSign Player is a built-in software program installed in the Media Player. Start the Media Player and check whether SuperSign Player has been installed.

  • Page 10: Tray Icon

    4 SuperSign Player Tray Icon Pressing while playing a video in the Signage mode stops the video and takes the user to the desktop. The SuperSign Player tray icon is in the bottom right side of the desktop. Function The SuperSign Player is connected to the SuperSign Manager.

  • Page 11: Settings

    Settings You can adjust the SuperSign Player settings to the user environment. Log in to Settings Menu Please log in to set the program environment. On the Windows taskbar, right-click the SuperSign Player icon ( • The tray menu appears as shown below. Click Setup on the tray menu.

  • Page 12: Network Setup

    6 SuperSign Player Network Setup The Network menu allows you to set the player IP (the IP address of the media player where SuperSign Player is installed) and the server IP (the IP address of the computer where SuperSign Manager is installed). Player Name Setting The default name of the player is the same as the MAC address for the network device of the Media Player.
  • Page 13 NIC Setting You can select a network card to use for the network connections. If multiple network cards are installed, select the one you want to use. In the SuperSign Player menu, click Network > NIC setting. Select a network card you want to use. NOTE • During startup, the SuperSign Player will automatically detect an available network interface card.
  • Page 14 8 SuperSign Player Player IP Setting In the Player IP setting menu, you can set the IP address of the media player. It is set to Dynamic IP by default. In the SuperSign Player menu, click Network > Player IP setting. Select the player IP setting mode you require.
  • Page 15 In the SuperSign Player menu click, Network > Server IP setting. Select the server IP setting mode you want. Menu Auto setting The SuperSign Manager searches for a player to connect it. Manual setting You can assign a specific IP address for the server. If you select Manual setting, enter an IP address you require. • If you select Auto setting, you can search for a player to connect it.
  • Page 16 10 SuperSign Player Wizard Setting The SuperSign Elite-w solution provides you with the SuperSign Network Setting Wizard, making the network setting fast and easy. Using the wizard, you can set the IP addresses of the Super- Sign Player and SuperSign Manager according to the network environment. CAUTION • Install the SuperSign Manager program on the server PC before launching the wizard.
  • Page 17 The player is connected to the network cable. • If the connection is not complete, please use the player search function on the SuperSign Elite-w server. CAUTION • If the network settings fail, then please recheck the network connection status of the server and player.

  • Page 18: Screen

    12 SuperSign Player Screen In the Screen menu, you can set the view mode of the screen. The default setting is Landscape 0. In the SuperSign Player menu, click Screen > View. Select the view mode you require. Menu Landscape 0 Short and wide view with zero rotation Portrait 90 Tall and narrow view clockwise...

  • Page 19: Password

    Password In the Password menu, you can set a login password to access the SuperSign Player menu. Settings You can select whether to use a password when accessing the SuperSign Player menu. In the SuperSign Player menu, click Password > Setting. Select whether to enable or disable the password.
  • Page 20 14 SuperSign Player Change You can change the login password (4-digit number) used to access the SuperSign Player menu. If the password is successfully changed, you can access the SuperSign Player menu using the new password. In the SuperSign Player menu, click Password > Change. Enter a new password in the Change field and click the [OK] button.

  • Page 21: Enhanced Write Filter (Ewf)

    Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) The EWF protects the product’s file system against intentional damage or viruses. In the SuperSign Player menu, click EWF > Setting. Select whether to enable or disable EWF. Menu Enable Protect the product's file system against intentional damage and viruses. Do not protect the product's file system against intentional damage and Disable viruses. NOTE • For more information on the EWF, visit the Microsoft website. • If EWF is set to “Enable”, you cannot add, delete, or change the data stored on the C drive of the Media Player.

  • Page 22: Initialize S/W

    16 SuperSign Player Initialize S/W You can reset the SuperSign Player to the factory settings. In the SuperSign Player menu, click Initialize S/W > Initialize. Click the icon. Click the [Yes] button when the Information window appears. • This resets SuperSign Player to the factory settings. CAUTION • The network settings are not affected by the software reset.

  • Page 23: Info

    Info. You can check the SuperSign Player’s program status. In the SuperSign Player menu, click [Info]. • The information on the program appears. Menu Version info. SuperSign Player software version Network status Network connection status Content info. File name being played Storage Storage capacity (used and available) SuperSign Player...

  • Page 24: Usb Autoplay

    18 SuperSign Player USB AutoPlay If you connect a USB storage device to a SuperSign Player, a list of content files stored on the USB device will be automatically displayed. The selected content file can either be played, or saved on the SuperSign Player’s hard disk for playback. Menu Content info. List of the content currently playing. Distribution List of schedules recently distributed from the SuperSign Elite-w server. The list of content files copied from the USB storage device to the Su- Download perSign Player's hard disk. The list of content files exported from the SuperSign Manager.

  • Page 25: Language Options And Regional Settings

    Language Options and Regional Settings If you want to use SuperSign Player in other languages, you can change the language under Regional and Language Options in your operating system (Microsoft Windows XP Embedded). To Change the Language: Disable EWF in . In Windows, select Start >...
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  • Page 27: Supersign Manager

    SuperSign Manager SuperSign Manager is an integrated management program supporting the network-based crea- tion and management of digital media, content distribution, video play, or remote control etc. SuperSign Manager is embedded with a client-side PC Editor which is capable of creating and editing content, and a server-side Web Editor.

  • Page 28: Creating The User Account

    22 SuperSign Manager Creating the User Account You can make a request for an account via the server. Go to Start > All Programs > SuperSign Elite-w. • The User Login window will appear. Click Create an account now to make an account request. Enter all required information.

  • Page 29: Log In/Log Out

    Click the [OK] button when the account creation complete message appears. NOTE • The account created by the user must first be approved by the server administrator. For more information on approving accounts, see 90 Page, “Approving User Accounts”. Log in/Log out You can find out how to log in to use the program, and how to log out to exit the program. Logging In Enter the server address in the address field of the web browser. • The program login screen will appear. Enter the user ID and password, and then click the [Sign In] button. • The user ID and password can be saved by selecting the Remember ID checkbox.

  • Page 30: Logging Out

    24 SuperSign Manager NOTE • The fi rst time the user starts the SuperSign Manager, the default user ID is “administrator” and can be changed as necessary. • The user ID and password can be up to 20 characters in length. CAUTION • Please keep a copy of the user ID and password you initially saved, since they are required at the next login.

  • Page 31: Home

    Home On the main screen of the SuperSign Elite-w, you can monitor the general system through the dashboard. Home Window Layout and Functions The following shows the layout and functions of the Home window. ① ② ③ ④ Name Menu tab Menu tabs for key functions ①...

  • Page 32: Dashboard Settings

    26 SuperSign Manager Dashboard Settings You can add or delete dashboard categories, and re-order them according to your own prefer- ence. Adding Categories Click the [+Add] button at the center of the Home screen. • The dashboard appears. Click the checkbox next to the category you want to add. • The dashboard category you selected is shown with a check mark.
  • Page 33 Click the blank area of the dashboard. • The dashboard category which you selected is added. Deleting Categories Click the [+Add] button at the center of the Home screen. • The dashboard appears. Select the checkbox next to the category you want to delete. • The dashboard category you selected is unchecked.

  • Page 34: Software Update Notification Function

    28 SuperSign Manager Software Update Notification Function When a admin user access the Home screen, the notification window pops out if there are software updates available at www.lgsupersign.com. Displays the current version and the update version available. Click the update version to download a new version of the software. Then, save it on your PC to upgrade the SuperSignElite-w server.

  • Page 35: Content

    Content You can create advertising content using various templates and layouts. SuperSign Manager provides a client-side PC Editor capable of creating and editing content, and a server-side Web Editor. This document describes the server-side Web Editor. For details on the client-side PC Editor, see 43 Page, “PC Editor”. Content Window Layout and Functions The following shows the layout and functions of the Content window.
  • Page 36 30 SuperSign Manager Name Sorting ② Content list ③ Details list ④ Details ⑤ Function • Filter: Sort by content created. • Sort: Sort by various categories (e.g., last date updated). • : Sort in ascending or descending order. • Display: Set the number of items to display by pressing the [▼] button.

  • Page 37: Loading Content

    Loading Content Click Content on the Menu tab at the top of the program. In the content list, select the folder from which you will import content and then click [Import]. When the drop-down menu appears, select a desired format, Media or Canvas fi le. When the fi le import pop-up window appears, click the [Browse] button and select a fi le to import.

  • Page 38: Content Creation

    32 SuperSign Manager Content Creation Creating Content You can easily provide desired advertising content. Click Content on the Menu tab at the top of the program. Click the [Create New] button in the top left of the Content window. Select the desired canvas settings. • If you do not want to display the Canvas setting window after the settings are complete, select the Do not display on the next startup checkbox.
  • Page 39 Menu Description Select a player Select a player type. • Set top box type: Content can be distributed only to a set-top box type, not a monitor type • Monitor type: U p to 1 video fi le and 20 images can be distributed to Using Template or Select a built-in template or layout. Layout Canvas Customiza- Select a desired canvas type and resolution.
  • Page 40 34 SuperSign Manager Name Action buttons ② File name display ③ area Library area ④ Content edit area ⑤ Select an item you want in the Library area. • You can view the item details in the Property panel. Use the Tools panel to edit the selected item in a desired fashion. • The Tools panel changes according to the selected item.
  • Page 41 Restrictions When Using a Monitor Player When you use a monitor player to edit content, the following restrictions apply: Item Templates • If you select a template which has a flash, the flash zone is auto- matically deleted and only the rest zone is displayed. • If you select a template which has a file that is not supported by a monitor player, the warning pop-up appears. If you click the [OK] button in the warning pop-up window and open the corresponding template, the unsupported file zone is deleted and the rest zone is displayed in the screen.
  • Page 42 36 SuperSign Manager Adding Media Files to the Library You can add photos, videos, flash files, music, PDFs, and Office files to the library using the PC Editor. Click the [+Add] button on the Media tab to add media files. When the file open dialog appears, select a media file and click the [Open] button. • The selected file is added to the library. Please note that only the media files stored in the local disk can be added to the library. • You can also add videos, flash, music, PDFs, and Office files to the library using the same method. NOTE • Adding media files to the Library is only available in the PC Editor. • You can also select and drag the desired media file from Windows Explorer directly to the media library. The media file will then be automatically classified and stored in the cor- responding category. In Windows 7, you can drag-and-drop files from Windows Explorer only when the “User Account Control (UAC)” is disabled. Adding Library Media Files to Canvas You can place the media files (photos, videos, music, PDFs, and Office files added to the Library) on the Canvas.
  • Page 43 Adding media to a zone You can create a custom layout using the [Zone] and [Text] buttons at the top of the Canvas. In the content edit mode, click the [Zone] button at the top of the Canvas. • Then, a zone is created on the Canvas. ②...
  • Page 44 38 SuperSign Manager NOTE • What is a zone? A SuperSign Manager Zone is an area on the canvas in which the media or a layer is placed while the content is being edited. You can create a zone by combining dif- ferent types of media items and creating an ad by including another zone or zones (a zone can accommodate only one type of media).
  • Page 45 Adding Service Content You can add online content (websites, RSS, and widgets) and date/time to the Canvas. Adding websites In the Library area, click Service > Element > Web. Enter a website address (URL) and click the [Add] button. • A web zone is created on to the Canvas. Place the website zone anywhere you want on the Canvas.
  • Page 46 40 SuperSign Manager Adding widgets In the Library area, click Service > Element > Widget. Enter a widget code and click the [Add] button. • A widget zone is created on the Canvas. Place the widget zone anywhere you want on the Canvas. Click the Preview from the quick menu at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 47 Adding time In the Library area, click Service > Date/Time. Click the [Add Time] button in Date/Time or drag and drop a preferred time image into the canvas. • A time zone is created on the Canvas. Place the time zone anywhere you want on the Canvas. Click the Preview from the quick menu at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 48 42 SuperSign Manager Name Show/hide layers ② Zone name and ③ color Repeat playback ④ Content lock ⑤ Canvas background ⑥ Total playback time ⑦ of the content Zone deletion ⑧ Content sound ⑨ Function Shows or hides the border color and the name of a zone placed on the Canvas.

  • Page 49: Saving Content

    Saving Content Web Editor Click the [Save] button at the top of the Canvas to save the content created. • You can view the content saved in the Content List. • To save a custom template you created, click the [Extra function] button at the Canvas top, and click Save As template.
  • Page 50 44 SuperSign Manager Editing with the Tools Panel Photo NOTE • With a transition effect, the minimum editing unit is 10 seconds. • If no transition effect is applied, the minimum editing unit for the playback time is 3 sec- onds.
  • Page 51 Flash Music Document Menu Time Set the flash playback time. Fitting • Original: Displays the original size; fits to the zone if the photo is larger than the zone. • Fit to zone: Fits to the zone while pre- serving the original aspect ratio. • Full zone: Fits to the zone as a full screen.
  • Page 52 46 SuperSign Manager Websites Menu Time Sets the selected website's playback time. Changes the URL. Web page • Position: Sets the position of where the website is displayed on the screen • Scale: Enlarges or reduces the size of the website. Menu Time Sets the RSS feed's display time.
  • Page 53 Widget Streaming Date Menu Time Sets the display time of the widget. Widget Displays the address of the widget to be connected. Menu Time Sets the duration of the streaming media. Sets whether to repeat playing the stream- Play ing media. Volume Sets the volume of the streaming media.
  • Page 54 48 SuperSign Manager Time Background Menu Time Sets the display time of the text. Sets the text formatting (Font, Size, Color, Text and Style). Time display Sets the display format of the time. Menu Background • Background color: Changes the back- ground color.
  • Page 55 Zone Text Menu Zone • Size: Adjusts the zone size. • Position: Adjusts the zone's position on the Canvas. • Background color: Changes the zone's background color. • Transparency: Adjusts the zone's transparency. Zone order Determines the display order of multiple overlaid zones. Repeat zone Enables or disables the zone's loop play- back.

  • Page 56: Content Management

    50 SuperSign Manager Content Management Approving Content Click the Non-Approval category in the content list. • The content not been approved appears in the item list. • Alternatively, select a content item with Select the content you want to approve in the content details list. • The selected content is shown with a check mark.

  • Page 57: Pc Editor

    PC Editor Learn about the PC Editor, a local PC-based program for content creation. Installing/Uninstalling PC Editor Installing PC Editor Insert the CD provided with the Media Player package onto your computer. • The install program runs automatically. On the main screen, click [SuperSign Editor]. When the File Download pop-up appears, click the [Run] button.
  • Page 58 52 SuperSign Manager Uninstalling PC Editor ■ Uninstalling with the uninstall program On Windows, click Start > All Programs > SuperSign Editor > Uninstall SuperSign Editor. When the uninstall program starts, click the [Uninstall] button. • The uninstallation begins. You can view the uninstallation details if you click the [Show details] button while uninstalling.
  • Page 59 PC Editor Library Layout and Functions ① ② ③ ④ Name PC/Server switch Selects a location where content or media fi les are stored: ① • My computer: Displays the Library list saved in the local • Server: Viewing the list of libraries in the server. Library area Displays a list of content and media fi les. ②...
  • Page 60 54 SuperSign Manager Transferring local fi les to the server You can upload content and media fi les from the local library to the server. Click the My computer tab in the Library. Select library fi les to upload to the server. • Press and hold the key to select multiple fi les at once. Click the [Send to the server] button. • The [Send to the server] button is only enabled when you are logged into the server. W hen the Send to the server window appears, confi rm the fi les to upload and click the [OK] button.
  • Page 61 When the upload is complete, click the Server tab in the library. You can view the uploaded content in the server library. • Please note that the disabled content will be enabled once you have approved it. For more information on approving content, see 50 Page, “Approving Content”. Transferring the fi les from the server to the local computer You can download media fi les from the server library to the local computer.
  • Page 62 56 SuperSign Manager Click the [Download] button. When the Download pop-up appears, click the [OK] button. • When you download the server library content to the local computer, the media fi les included in the content will also be downloaded. • To change the download destination, go to Server > Download folder, and specify a desired location.
  • Page 63 PC Editor Menu Layout and Functions ■ File ■ Edit Menu Creates a new contents. Open Opens a contents. Save Saves the content. Save as Saves the content with a new name. Save as tem- Saves a file as template. plate Add a file to the media Adds a media file to the library.
  • Page 64 58 SuperSign Manager ■ View ■ Settings Menu Zoom in/out • Zooms the canvas in/out. (150%/120%/ 100%/80%/60%/50%/30%) • Fit to window: Automatically adjust the canvas to show all whenever the size of canvas work zone is changed. Preview Previews in edit mode. Content Edit • Timeline: Shows or hides the timeline.
  • Page 65 ■ Help ■ Server Menu Technical Sup- Displays the information for LG Electronics port Technical Support About Super- Provides the SuperSign program details. Sign Menu Server Logout Logs into or out of the server. (Login) User informa- Shows the user role.
  • Page 66 60 SuperSign Manager Connecting to the server In the PC Editor, you can connect to the SuperSign Elite-w Server. Click Server > Server Login. When the Server IP setting window appears, enter the server IP address and click the [OK] button.
  • Page 67 Viewing user rights You can view the role and permissions of the user logged in. Click Server > User information. You can view the user rights when the User information window appears. Server IP setting You can set the server’s IP address. Click Settings >...
  • Page 68 62 SuperSign Manager Setting the download folder You can specify a local folder to save media when you download it from the Server. Click Settings > Download Folder. In the Download Folder window, specify a file destination folder and click the [OK] button. USB AutoPlay The USB AutoPlay function allows you to save your content in a USB storage device and play it in SuperSign Player.

  • Page 69: Schedule

    Schedule You can create or modify a schedule to deploy the content. Schedule Window Layout and Functions The following shows the layout and functions of the Content window. ① ③ Name • [Create New]: Creates a schedule. Action buttons ① • [Import]: Loads a schedule. • [Delete]: Deletes a schedule.
  • Page 70 64 SuperSign Manager Name Schedule list ③ Details list ④ Details ⑤ Function Displays the list of saved schedules. • All: View the list of all schedules. • Approved: View the list of approved schedules. • Non-Approved: View the list of unapproved schedules. • Rejected: View the list of rejected schedules.

  • Page 71: Creating New Schedules

    Creating New Schedules Click Schedule on the Menu tab at the top of the program. In the schedule list screen, click [Create New] button at the top left corner. In the player type selection window, select a preferred player type and click the [OK] button. • The new schedule edit area page appears.
  • Page 72 66 SuperSign Manager Name Schedule edit area ⑤ Details ⑥ To select a date, use the Date box at the top of the Schedule Edit Area. • Press the [◄/►] button or Previous Current Select content or media fi les you want in the library. Player Type Available media fi le type Monitor Content, photo, video, and music Set Top Box...
  • Page 73 Drag-and-drop the selected item onto a desired date in the schedule edit area. • The selected item is shown in cell format in the Schedule Edit Area. If the fi le has a time property, an area is assigned which is proportionate to the time of the original fi le. Oth- erwise (i.e., image and document fi les without the time property,) a minimum amount of time is assigned, depending on the view type. Set the item’s play duration in the Time setting. Schedule Cell ①...
  • Page 74 68 SuperSign Manager Name Time Settings ① Repeat ② To save the schedule, click the [Save] button. Copying Schedule Cells In the Schedule Edit mode, select a schedule cell to copy, and press . Function • All day: Displays the schedule cell throughout the day. • Start at/End at: Displays or edits the start/end time of the schedule cell.
  • Page 75 Select an area to copy to, and press . • The schedule cell is copied to the selected area. NOTE • Pressing without selecting a copy area after pressing , displays a pop- up that prompts the user to select a copy location. Be sure to select a copy location, and then press ...
  • Page 76 70 SuperSign Manager Deleting Schedule Cells In schedule edit mode, select a schedule cell to delete, and press the [Delete] key or click the [X] icon at the schedule cell top. When the Confi rm Delete pop-up appears, click the [OK] button. • The selected schedule cell is deleted.
  • Page 77 SuperSign Manager Adjusting the Schedule Cell Time In the Schedule Edit mode, select a schedule cell to adjust the time, and drag the tail end to a desired time area. • When you place the mouse over the bottom of the schedule cell, the mouse cursor changes.

  • Page 78: Schedule Management

    72 SuperSign Manager Schedule Management Viewing Schedules Select a Sort By category you want at the top of the Schedule window. Menu Sort Sort by various categories (e.g., last date updated). Sort in ascending or descending order. Display Set the number of items to display by pressing the [▼] button. Click the [▼] button to select a size of the image shown in the details list. List view/Normal view Select a schedule to view in the Schedule list.
  • Page 79 Name Summary • Displays the schedule title/period, and the player to which the ① • Thumbnail Displays the thumbnail image and the file name of the content ② included in the schedule. Approving Schedules Click the Non-approval category in the schedule list. • Schedules not been approved appear in the item list. • Alternatively, select a schedule item with Select a schedule you want to approve in the schedule details list.

  • Page 80: Autoplaying Schedule Files

    74 SuperSign Manager Editing Schedules Select a schedule to edit in the Schedule List. • The selected schedule appears in the item list. Hover the mouse over the schedule summary. • The buttons are enabled. Click the button. • The window switches to an edit mode. When switching to editing mode, the current date is displayed by default.

  • Page 81: Player

    Player You can select a player for content play, or control the selected player. Player Window Layout and Functions The following shows the layout and functions of the Player window. ① ③ Name • [Player search]: Search players. Action buttons ① •...
  • Page 82 76 SuperSign Manager Name Player List ③ Details list ④ Details ⑤ NOTE • The Capture function is only available in the SuperSignElite-w Standard version. To access this function, please get the Standard version. Function View the list of players saved. • All: View the list of all players.

  • Page 83: Player Search

    Player Search You can search for a preferred player. Click Player on the Menu tab located at the top. Click the [Player search] button in the top left side of the Player window. When the device search window appears, enter the range of IP addresses to search for. Click the [Player search] button to start searching.

  • Page 84: Player Control

    78 SuperSign Manager Player Control You can control the power and detail functions of player and display. Turning Players On/Off Turns the player power on/off. You can control the power by clicking the ON/OFF buttons in the player details list. • The green button is displayed for players whose power is on;...
  • Page 85 Turning the Display On/Off Turns the display power on/off. You can control the power by clicking the ON/OFF buttons of the display area in the player details list. If the power is on, [ON] is displayed. Click the button to turn the power off. If the power is off, [OFF] is displayed. Powering the display on/off is different depending on the player type. • Set top box: If the player is powered on, click [OFF] of the display to turn it on. If the player is powered off, turn on the display's power fi rst and follow the same procedure as above.
  • Page 86 80 SuperSign Manager In the Control pop-up, select a player, or display, and specify the control settings. Name Player/Display List ① General Control ② ① ② ③ Function List of the selected player and its displays. • If you select both the player and display, the display name is right-indented under the player name.
  • Page 87 Name Advanced Control • Device Information: Displays detail information per device and ③ • Control: Sets options such as power (on/off), output (AV, Compo- • Audio/Video: Sets options for output (AV, Component, RGB, HDMI • Option: Enables/disables the remote control/key lock and adds ISM • Time: Changes the standard time of the device.
  • Page 88 82 SuperSign Manager Restrictions on Connecting the Player/Display Some functions cannot be controlled in the control window depending on the player/display con- nection status. See the table below. Player Device Combination STB:1 MNT:0, Display:0 STB:0 MNT:1, Display:0 STB:n MNT:0, Display:0 STB:0 MNT:n, Display:0 STB:m MNT:n, Display:0 STB:0 MNT:0, Display:1...
  • Page 89 Advanced Command line The Advanced Command line menu allows you to remotely control the LG Electronics monitor connected to the media player. This menu is located in the Display general tab. Enter the RS232C control command supported by the connected monitor, along with the set ID and click the [OK] button.

  • Page 90: Creating Tiles

    84 SuperSign Manager Creating Tiles Choose a group for which tiles are created in the left group tree. Click the [Tile] button. The Create Tile window appears.
  • Page 91 ① ③ ② Name Player List Shows a list of monitors to be displayed in tile mode. ① You can drag & drop the monitors to change the order. Order of Shows the order of monitors. ② Monitors Tile Size Sets the number of tile columns and rows.

  • Page 92: Player Management

    86 SuperSign Manager Player Management Approving Players Click Player on the Menu tab located at the top of the program. Click the Non-Approved category in the Player List. • Unapproved players appear in the details list. • Alternatively, select a player with Select a player you want to approve in the player details list.

  • Page 93: User

    User You can view or manage (approve, reject, and delete) all user accounts. NOTE • The User menu is only available in the SuperSignElite-w Standard version. To access this function, please get the Standard version. User Window Layout and Functions The following shows the layout and functions of the User window.

  • Page 94: User Account Registration

    88 SuperSign Manager Name User List ③ Details list ④ Details ⑤ User Account Registration You can create accounts to use in the program. Click User on the Menu tab located at the top. Click the [Create New] button in the top left side of the User window. Enter all required information.

  • Page 95: User Account View

    User Account View You can view details of registered user accounts. Click User on the Menu tab located at the top. Select a user group you want in the User List. Select a user to view the information in the details list. • You can view the information of the selected user account in the More Details box.

  • Page 96: User Account Management

    90 SuperSign Manager User Account Management Approving User Accounts Click User on the Menu tab located at the top. Click the Non-Approved category in the User List. • Unapproved user accounts appear in the details list. • Alternatively, select a user account with Select an account you want to approve in the user details list.

  • Page 97: Distribution

    Distribution You can distribute content to players. Distribution Window Layout and Functions The following shows the layout and functions of the Distribution window. ① ③ Name Action buttons • [New Distribution]: Creates a new distribution. ① • [Delete]: Deletes a distribution. • [Approve]: Approves a distribution. • [Reject]: Rejects a distribution.
  • Page 98 92 SuperSign Manager Name Distribution list ③ Details list ④ Details ⑤ Function Shows the stored distribution list • All: Shows all the distribution list • Approved: Shows approved distribution list • Non-Approved: Shows non-approved distribution list • Rejected: Shows rejected distribution list • Summary - Displays the image and file name for content distribution.

  • Page 99: Creating Content Distribution Files

    Creating Content Distribution Files You can send scheduled content to players. In the Menu tab at the top of the program screen, click Distribution. Click the [New Distribution] button in the top left of the Distribution window. When the drop-down menu appears, click Distribute content. Select the content category to distribute in the content list.
  • Page 100 94 SuperSign Manager • A player currently engaged in a distribution is locked, and a lock icon is displayed in the check box. Another distribution cannot be entered until the current one is complete. • You can view the player details in the Property panel. Click the [Next] button to proceed.
  • Page 101 Menu Time Settings Sets the distributed content's playback time. - Constant repeat: Repeat playing until the next scheduled content runs. - Play Time: Selects the playback duration. Distribution Reser- Sets a time for scheduled distribution. - Immediate distribution: Distribute immediately after the distribu- vation Setting tion setting is made.

  • Page 102: Files

    96 SuperSign Manager Creating Schedule Distribution Files You can send scheduled content to players. In the Menu tab at the top of the program screen, click Distribution. Click the [New Distribution] button in the top left of the Distribution window. When the drop-down menu appears, click Distribute schedule.
  • Page 103 Click the [Next] button to proceed. • The distribution setting window appears. • If there is not enough free space on the player, the warning message, “There is not enough free space on the player.” is displayed and the next screen does not appear. C onfi rm the schedule to distribute, confi rm the player information, and then specify distribu- tion settings.
  • Page 104 98 SuperSign Manager To create a distribution file as configured, click the [Distribution] button. When the distribution confirmation window appears, click the [OK] button. NOTE • When the content is distributed, any previous schedule sent are ignored. • A file over 4GB cannot be transferred. • When distribution has been reserved, the file is distributed if approval is given before the time reserved. If approval is given after the reserved time, then distribution takes place as soon as approval is given. • You can cancel distribution in the middle of playback.

  • Page 105: Distribution Details Management

    Distribution Details Management Canceling Distribution You can cancel an item being currently distributed. In the distribution details list, click the [Cancel] button of the item being distributed. • When the distribution is canceled, the [Cancel] button changes to the [Retry] button. • The player lock is released.
  • Page 106 100 SuperSign Manager Approving Distribution Click the Non-Approved category in the Distribution List. • Unapproved distributions appear in the details list. • Alternatively, select a distribution item with Select a distribution item you want to approve in the distribution details list. • The selected item is shown with a check mark.

  • Page 107: Message

    Message You can send messages to players connected with the Server using a Web-based message ap- plication. Click in the top right corner of the screen. • The Urgent Message window appears. ① ② ③ Name Progress Bar Displays the step-by-step progress when creating an urgent mes- ①...
  • Page 108 102 SuperSign Manager Select a player group you want to send a message to in the Player List. Select a player to send the message to in the player details list, and click the [Next] button. • To send the message to multiple players at once, click the checkbox before the player list. Compose a message you want to send and click the [Next] button.
  • Page 109 Confi rm the fi le and the player, and click the [Send to player] button. ① ② ③ Name Information Displays the content and player details. ① Time setting Displays the message play time ② Progress Displays the progress of the message upload. ③ NOTE • A message can only be displayed horizontally. • The message content will not be saved.

  • Page 110: Log Report

    104 SuperSign Manager Log report You can view logs recorded in the database with a Web browser. Click in the top right side of the screen. • The Log report window appears. Name Log catego- • User: Records a user log when a user or an administrator connects ①...

  • Page 111: Setup

    Name Action buttons • [Refresh]: Reload the log. ④ • [Close]: Close the Log Report window. Select a log category you want at the top. • The Log report window appears for the selected category. Select a period to view the log in the top side of the window. • Event details created during the specified period are displayed.

  • Page 112: Role

    106 SuperSign Manager Role You can create, modify, or delete user roles. NOTE • The Role tab is only available in the SuperSignElite-w Standard version. • To access this function, please get the Standard version. Creating Roles A general administrator or workgroup administrator can create roles in workgroups. Click in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 113 Role All system adminis- Own all rights to the system (read/write access to all resources, system tration settings, urgent messages, and log reports). Content manager Read/write access and rights to approve the content. Distribution man- Read access to Content and Player, read/write access and rights to ap- ager prove the distribution.
  • Page 114 108 SuperSign Manager Modifying Roles You can modify roles previously created in a workgroup. Click in the top right corner of the screen. • The Setup window appears. Click the Role tab. • The Role Setting window appears. Select a role you want to modify in the Role List. Specify the role details and rights as needed.
  • Page 115 Deleting Roles You can delete existing roles. Click in the top right corner of the screen. • The Setup window appears. Click the Role tab. • The Role Setting window appears. Click a role item you want to delete in the role list. Click the [Delete] button.

  • Page 116: Server

    110 SuperSign Manager Server You can view the server operations. NOTE • The Server tab is only available in the SuperSignElite-w Standard version. • To access this function, please get the Standard version. Click in the top right corner of the screen. • The Setup window appears.

  • Page 117: System

    System You can enable or disable the approved systems and specify the settings for system manage- ment. NOTE • The System tab is only available in the SuperSignElite-w Standard version. • To access this function, please get the Standard version. Click in the top right corner of the screen.

  • Page 118: Info

    112 SuperSign Manager Info. You can view the SuperSign software version and customer support website link. NOTE • The Info tab is only available in the SuperSignElite-w Standard version. • To access this function, please get the Standard version. Click in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 119 Appendix SuperSign Network Connection Refer to the information below when establishing network connections for the SuperSign Manager and SuperSign Player. LAN Connection You can choose the LAN connection when the SuperSign Manager and SuperSign Player are in the same network. • The same network means the same gateway and subnet address for IP communications.
  • Page 120 114 APPENDIX Internet Connection You can choose the Internet connection when the SuperSign Manager and the SuperSign Player are in two different networks. • The SuperSign Manager cannot fi nd the SuperSign Player applications using the scan feature. • The SuperSign Player can be connected to the SuperSign Manager by using the manual scan mode.
  • Page 121 Wireless Connection You can connect the SuperSign Player to the SuperSign Manager using a wireless router. • The SuperSign Manager and the SuperSign Player both support wired, and wireless network connections. • The SuperSign Player may not work properly if you use wired and wireless network devices simultaneously.
  • Page 122 116 APPENDIX Required Software and United Codec Refer to the information below on key software required to use the program and unified codecs needed to register and play videos. Required Software Below is a list of required software to install in order to use all edit functions of the SuperSign solution. Microsoft Office Install Microsoft Office on the SuperSign Manager and the SuperSign Player to use Office files as media content. (Microsoft Office 2000, XP, 2003, and 2007 are supported.) NOTE • You need to purchase and install Microsoft Office individually.
  • Page 123 • http://www.free-codecs.com NOTE • The websites above are not related to LG Electronics, and are subject to change. • Visit their websites for details about the codec license. • Make sure that a codec required to play the content you require is included in the down- load package before you install it.
  • Page 124 118 APPENDIX Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard Con- straints Due to internal constraints in Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard, the SuperSign Player’s operating system, the following errors can occur. If you switch to the full screen by pressing in the DOS window, characters except the Roman alphabet, may not appear properly.
  • Page 125 Frequently Asked Questions If the program is not working properly, refer to the information below before contacting the Service Center. Question I clicked Scan, but I • Check that the SuperSign Player is turned on. • Check that the SuperSign Player is working. cannot find players.
  • Page 126 120 APPENDIX Question The time changes on its own even after synching the time on the Windows where the SuperSign Player is installed. I sent content to the SuperSign Player while playing a video, but the video stops playing. Where can I obtain the SuperSign Player pro- gram or driver files? Flash files play slowly.
  • Page 127 List of Monitor Models Supported by SuperSign The scope of functions controllable by the SuperSign Manager may vary per monitor. Refer to the supported functions by the monitor model below: Monitor Model Compatibilty Box type (NC/NA1000 series) Built-in type (NC/NA2000 series) Function Power...
  • Page 128 122 APPENDIX Monitor Model Box type(NC/ NA1000 series) Compatibilty Built-in type(NC/ NA2000 series) Power Input select Aspect ratio Screen mute Volume mute Volume control Remote lock/ Key lock Auto configura- tion Tile mode Tile ID set Natural mode (In Tilemode) Function Picture mode (PSM) Sound mode...
  • Page 129 Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User’s Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference. The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET. Record it below should you ever need service.

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