QNAP IS-2840 User Manual

User ManualiSignager Easy Publishing Suite

RegulatoRy notiCeixREGULATORY NOTICERegulatory NoticeFCC STATEMENTThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig

OverviewChapter 1

intRoduCtion1-1IntroductIonIntroductionTarget, Engage, Inform, Inuence with iSignager Easy Publishing SuiteIn today’s fast paced business envi

Overview1-2chases, digital signage is also very effective in providing critical information in traveling, health care, and other environments and trai

FeatuRes1-3FeaturesFeatures Note: (*1, *4): Available on iS-1500, iS-1600, iS-1620, and iS-2800 (*2, *3): Available on iS-1600, iS-1620, and

Overview1-4to start the design User-denable templates make the teamwork more efcient ● Playlist scheduling: Media les in the playlist

isignageR soFtwaRe Components1-5iArtistiSignager Software ComponentsiArtistiArtist is a powerful and exible layout design tool. End users can use iAr

Overview1-6Font Style and AlignmentA CB DFigure 1-2. Font Style and Alignment Menu Bar ButtonsTable 1-2. Font Style and Alignment Menu Bar ButtonsFE

isignageR soFtwaRe Components1-7iArtistTools PanelACBFigure 1-4. Tools PanelTable 1-4. Tools PanelFEATURE DESCRIPTIONA Show/Hide Tools Show or hide

Overview1-8Media Repository PanelABCDFigure 1-6. Tools PanelTable 1-6. Tools PanelFEATURE DESCRIPTIONA Media Type ListsShows the available media org

iTable of ConTenTsChapter 1> OverviewIntroduction 1-1Target, Engage, Inform, Inuence with iSignager Easy Publishing Suite ...

isignageR soFtwaRe Components1-9iArtistProperties PanelCDEBAFigure 1-8. Properties PanelTable 1-8. Properties PanelFEATURE DESCRIPTIONA Layout Name

Overview1-10iScheduleriScheduler is a full range scheduling tool for layout playback. This software supports hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly

isignageR soFtwaRe Components1-11iSchedulerCalendar PanelDEACFBFigure 1-11. Calendar PanelTable 1-11. Calendar PanelFEATURE DESCRIPTIONA Calendar Op

Overview1-12Layout PanelABCDFigure 1-12. Layout PanelTable 1-12. Layout PanelFEATURE DESCRIPTIONA Layouts Shows a list of available layoutsB Layout D

isignageR soFtwaRe Components1-13iSchedulerPreview PanelABFigure 1-14. Preview PanelTable 1-14. Preview PanelFEATURE DESCRIPTIONA Preview Shows a pre

Overview1-14Schedule Property PanelCABFigure 1-16. Schedule Property PanelTable 1-16. Schedule Property Panel

isignageR soFtwaRe Components1-15iCommanderiCommanderiCommander is a administration software which provides player management features, such as player

Overview1-16FEATURE DESCRIPTIONB Online/Ofine PlayerShows a list of online and ofine signage playersC Player ErrorShows the player error status for

isignageR soFtwaRe Components1-17iCommanderPlayer Monitor PanelA summary of a player’s real time information and conguration.ABFigure 1-19. Player Mo

Overview1-18Log Viewer PanelProvide the detailed player logs, including the system logs and playback related information.ADB CFigure 1-21. Log Viewer

iiiArtist 1-5Menu Bar Buttons ... 1-5File Management a

Getting StartedChapter 2

GettinG Started2-1RequirementsSoftware Note: The iSignager software must be installed on a Windows 7 or Windows Vista PC.1. Insert the iSignager CD

RequiRements2-2RequiRements4. Click Next to continue, Back to view the previous screen or Cancel to abort.5. Enter the installation directory in the

GettinG Started2-18. Click Reboot now to automatically reboot the computer after the installation or I want to manually reboot later to reboot at a l

FiRst time use2-4First time UseFirst Time UseAdd a Signage Player1. Run iSignager.exe from the Windows Start menu.Figure 2-6. iSignager Software App

GettinG Started2-13. Click the Player Status button to show the player sta-tus panel.Figure 2-8. Player Status Panel4. Click Scan to scan the netwo

FiRst time use2-6First time Use5. When the application nds a signage player, select one in the list and click Add.Figure 2-10. Scan Signage Player D

GettinG Started2-7Create a Layout1. Click the iArtist tab to show the iArtist screen. The Cre-ate New Layout dialog will automatically show up.Figure

FiRst time use2-8First time Use Note: Media can be added directly from a the le system or the application media repository. The media repository is

GettinG Started2-12. Enter a name for the schedule plan in Plan Name.Figure 2-15. New Plan Dialog Note: After switching the plan to weekly repeat m

iiiPreview Panel ... 1-13Plan Panel ...

ivFirst Time Use 2-4Add a Signage Player ... 2-4Create a L

vChapter 4> SchedulingCreating Plans and Schedules 4-1Start with a Plan ...

viModifying Basic Properties ... 5-5Modifying Advanced Properties

ConventionsviiConventionsConventionsThe following conventions are used to give the users additional information about specic procedures or content. I

Table of ConTenTsviiiTypographical ConventionsThe following typographical conventions are used in this docu-ment.ItalicsIndicates book tit