LG NC2000-BAAB User Manual

1OWNER’S MANUALDIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYERDIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYERNC1000 NC1100 NA1000 NA1100NC2000 NC2100 NA2000 NA2100www.lgsupersign.com

101Select the network environment that you want to use to connect to SuperSign Manager and SuperSign Player.Follow the steps below to setup network co

100Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product.Keep the User’s Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference.The

113Select a network interface card that will be used for network connections.2Enter a name for SuperSign Player. The SuperSign Man-ager will use these

12SuperSign Player6A connection will be made if the player is connected with a network cable properly. To complete the network con-nection, move to Su

13SuperSign PlayerScreenIn the Screen Setting menu, you can choose the screen view type. The type is set to Landscape 0 by default.● Select Landscape

14SuperSign PlayerPasswordIn Password menu, you can set a password to access the SuperSign Player Menus.PasswordYou can choose whether you want to use

15EWFSuperSign PlayerIn the EWF menu, you can select whether you want to use the Enhanced Write Filter feature of Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard.

16SuperSign PlayerInitialize S/WWhen you click Yes, the SuperSign Player settings will return to the same conditions that existed at the time of your

17SuperSign PlayerInfo.Displays the status of the installed SuperSign Player.● Version info.: Displays the version of the installed SuperSign Player.

18SuperSign PlayerUSB AutoPlayIf you connect a USB storage device to SuperSign Player, the list of the content files stored in the USB device will be

191 Disable EWF in SuperSign Player Menu.2 In Windows, select Start > Control Panel > Regional and Language Options.3 Choose the language you wa

2CONTENTSSuperSign SolutionWhat is SuperSign? ...4Display ... 4Me

20SuperSign PlayerSignage Mode (Video Playback Mode)If the Media Player is turned on and the operating system is booted completely, SuperSign Player r

21SuperSign PlayerSuperSign Player Tray Icon DescriptionSuperSign Player is being installed.SuperSign Player is being uninstalled.SuperSign Player is

22Information Type Message DescriptionSoftware Information SuperSign 1.x.xThe SuperSign Player version.Server Connection InformationDisconnectedDiscon

23SuperSign ManagerProduct InformationWhat is SuperSign Manager ?SuperSign Manager is a network-based comprehensive management program that creates an

24Accessories RequirementsCPU 2.0 GHz L2 Cache 512 KB or higherRAM 2 GB or higherHDD 40 GB or higherNetwork 10 Mbps or higherOS Windows XP sp2 or high

25Installing the ProgramIf you insert the installation CD provided in the package, the installation program runs automatically as shown below.SuperSig

264After reviewing the installation instruction, click Next to continue.1 Click Run in the Download fi le pop-up window.2 Click Run in the Security Wa

275If necessary, change the installation path to the direc-tory where you want to install SuperSign Manager. Click Next to continue.6Installation is i

2811After SuperSign Manager installation is complete, click Finish to exit the installation.10Click DONE when the installation of Adobe Flash Player A

29Uninstalling the ProgramTo uninstall SuperSign Manager, Click Start > Program > SuperSign Manager > Uninstall SuperSign Manager.Follow thes

3Option Menu ... 93Setting Menu ... 94Help Menu ...

303After SuperSign Manager un-installation is complete, click Finish to exit the un-installation.● SuperSign Manager can be uninstalled by using

311When SuperSign Manager starts, a log-in window appears as shown below.2If you start SuperSign Manager for the fi rst time, you need to en

32SuperSign Manager1In the <Canvas setting> window, select Using Template or Layout and click OK. Then, the <Using Template or Layout> win

33SuperSign Manager1In the <Canvas setting> window, select Canvas Customizations.2Set the orientation and resolution of the canvas to work with.

34Index Item DescriptionMenu Bar The major features of SuperSign Manager are listed here.Main MenuWith tab menus, content editing, content play schedu

35Index Item DescriptionMenu Bar The major features of SuperSign Manager are listed here.Main MenuWith tab menus, content editing, content play s

36Checking details● What is a Zone? A SuperSign Manager Zone is an area on the canvas in which media or a layer is placed while the content is bein

37● Content file names can include letters, numbers, and special characters such as @, #, $, %, [, ], { and }.The maximum number of zones that can be

381 Click Template > Layout in the left part of the SuperSign Manager screen.2 This will display the layouts registered in the media library.3 Doub

39Changing Templates1 Click on Template in the left part of the SuperSign Manager screen.2This will display the templates registered in the media libr

4DisplaySoftwareComponentLG SuperSign SolutionDisplayMedia PlayerSoftwareLG SuperSign is a digital signage solution developed exclusively by LG Electr

40Using the LibraryThe media library is used to register media files needed for media content production, and to use services, including websites, RSS

41Add a Media FileYou can add photos, videos, Flash files, music, PDFs, and MS Office files in the media tab.To add media, click on the m

42Click Library > Service on the media window to launch the menu for adding content as shown below.● Service contents cannot be saved together with

431Select Template or LayoutSelect a layout or template to display various media on the screen. The example shows the layout set to None. For specif

44Drag and drop a media file already registered in the library.The media will be added to the zone.There are two ways to display media on the canvas.A

45To do this, drag and drop a registered media file.The file will be displayed on the canvas as shown here. A new zone is also automatically crea

464Display Service ContentYou can use SuperSign Manager to add online content such as websites, RSS feeds, and widgets, as well as their date and time

47Add RSS FeedsThe RSS feed zone will be added on the canvas.● The service and text zones can include one item each.● RSS (Really Simple Syndication)

48Add WidgetsThe widget zone will be added on the canvas.● Widgets are small icons linked to frequently used services that users can run

49SuperSign ManagerAdding Streaming MediaYou can select and add streaming audio or video.The specified streaming zone will be added to the canvas.To a

5What is SuperSign Player?SuperSign Player is a software program used to play digital signage files stored in the LG Digital Signage Media Player. Sup

50Add DatesThe date zone will be added.For date, you can either select a word type or an image type to add.1Display the date zone on the desired locat

51Add TimesA time zone will be added.For time, you can either select a word type or an image type to add. 1Move the new time zone to the desired locat

52SuperSign ManagerAdding Clip ArtIf you select a clip art category and drag the clip art image to the canvas, the image is added to the clip art zone

53A zone on the canvas can be copied and pasted to other spaces.● If you copy a zone, its properties and the media in it will be copied as well.Copy Z

54SuperSign ManagerYou can use the [Auto snap] function to align the selected zone with the adjacent zones automatically.Zone AlignmentYou can insert

55You can display or hide the boundary color and file name of the zone on the canvas.(On: , Off: )Set the basic time unit of the timelin

56SuperSign ManagerAdd Media to TimelineTo add media to the timeline, drag a file to the timeline of the zone to which you want to add it.Copy Media t

57SuperSign ManagerDistributing Completed ContentYou can distribute content by sending it from SuperSign Manager to SuperSign Player.Below is the step

58SuperSign ManagerScheduled DistributionYou can send content to SuperSign Player at the scheduled time. The content will be sent and played at the de

59SuperSign Manager1Click File > Export. The <Export> window will appear as shown below.2Select the root folder of the USB storage device as

6SuperSign Player2Click Setup to display the password entry screen.The SuperSign Player's default password is set to "0000".1To use Sup

60SuperSign Manager1Click File > Export. The <Export> window will appear as shown below.To enable the USB AutoPlay function in the Schedule m

61SuperSign ManagerContent Properties/ToolIn SuperSign Manager, users can check and modify the properties of the selected content.Selecting a Canvas z

62SuperSign ManagerContent Properties / Tools<Background><Zone> Media FileProperty DescriptionBackground PropertiesDisplays the properties

63<Photo ><Video>Property DescriptionPhoto PropertiesDisplays the properties of the selected photo.● Name, Resolution, SizeTime Sets the p

64<Music><Flash>Property DescriptionTime Displays the playback properties of the selected audio.● Duration, Starting at, Ending atPlay Set

65<Web site>SuperSign Manager<PDF/Offi ce>Property DescriptionDocument PropertiesDisplays the type (e.g. DOC, PPT and PDF) of the selected

66SuperSign Manager<Text><RSS>Property DescriptionTime Sets the display time of the text.Text FormatSets the format of the text.Text Scrol

67SuperSign Manager<Date><Time>Property DescriptionTime Sets the display time of the date.Text Sets the format of the text.Date DisplaySet

68SuperSign Manager<Widget><Streaming>Property DescriptionWidget Displays the address of the widget to be connected.Time Sets the display

69SuperSign ManagerOverviewScheduleA schedule is the time table for playing content in SuperSign Player. Schedules are set as daily, weekly, or repeat

7SuperSign PlayerNetwork SettingsThe Network menu allows you to set the player IP (the IP address of the media player where SuperSign Player is instal

70SuperSign Manager1 Enter the end time for the repeat.2Set the days for scheduling the repeat before the end date.3Check the Every day box to repeat

711Click the Player menu in the media window and select the SuperSign Player on which to change schedules.2The current schedules of SuperSign Player w

724 Click Save to apply the change.1 Select the schedule blocks you want to copy.2Press Ctrl + C to change the mouse pointer to the copy icon

73SuperSign ManagerDelete Schedules via Menu barSelect the schedule block you want to delete and then select Edit > Delete in the Menu bar.Delete S

74SuperSign ManagerPreviewing the Schedule● You can also cancel transferring the schedule and content while transferring them. If the transferrin

75SuperSign ManagerManagementItem DescriptionDisplays the list of SuperSign Players connected to SuperSign Manager. The players connected can be manag

76SuperSign Manager5Once the content is sent to SuperSign Player, it will be played on the screen connected to SuperSign Player.1Select the content

77SuperSign ManagerYou can also select a group in List view mode to control the players and displays in the group.This function controls the power of

78SuperSign ManagerAdvanced ControlIn the Advanced Control area, you can control various properties of the displays in the group.Item DetailsVideo ● I

79SuperSign ManagerAdvanced ControlIn the Advanced Control area, you can control various properties of the displays in the group.Item DetailsDisplay I

8SuperSign PlayerPlayer IP SettingThe Player IP setting is for the Media player IP settings. It is set to Dynamic IP by default.● With Dynamic IP ena

80SuperSign ManagerRemote Monitoring of Content PlaybackYou can capture and view an image of the content being played in the player.To capture an imag

81SuperSign ManagerRemote Control of the Player/Display PowerYou can remotely power on or off the player and/or display connected to SuperSign Manager

82SuperSign ManagerRemoving a groupTo remove a group, select the group you want, select Edit > Remove Group/Player from the menu bar, press Delete

833Press the [Update] button to perform the software update of the selected player.If the player is in the remote location, it will perform

84SuperSign ManagerA Set the properties (font, size, color, etc.) of the text.B Set the scroll direction and speed of the text.C Enter the message to

85SuperSign ManagerCreating a Log ReportYou can view the players' connection record, the contents playback record and the schedule distribution r

86Question AnswerThe transfer stopped during "Send to player" task.● Check whether the media fi le is an offi cially supported type and try a

87AppendixQuestion AnswerI cannot see photos or PDFs.● Check the current settings of Regional and Language Options in MS Windows and change

88AppendixConnect via LANSuperSign Network Connecting InstructionsSingle ConnectionSuperSign PlayerSuperSign ManagerMultiple ConnectionsSuperSign Play

89AppendixConnect via InternetUse this method when the manager and player are not on the same network.● SuperSign Manager cannot search for different

9SuperSign PlayerWizard SettingThe SuperSign solution now provides SuperSign Wizard setting that guides you through the necessary steps to configure t

90AppendixWireless Network ConnectionThis is used when SuperSign Manager and SuperSign Player are connected via a wireless router.● SuperSign Manager

91AppendixThe range of features controlled by SuperSign Manager may vary depending on the monitors used with it. The list below includes monitors that

92AppendixFile MenuEdit MenuSuperSign Manager Menu ListMainMenuSub Menu OptionMenu EnabledDescriptionContent Edit Schedule ManagementFileNew Create a

93View MenuAppendixOption MenuMainMenuSub Menu OptionMenu EnabledDescriptionContent Edit Schedule ManagementViewZoom in/out150% Zoom in 150%120% Zoom

94AppendixMainMenuSub Menu OptionMenu EnabledDescriptionContent Edit Schedule ManagementSettingCanvas Setting WindowShow Show or hide the Canvas setti

95AppendixRequired Software and Codec Package InstallationYou should install all software below in order to take advantage of all Edit functions in th

96AppendixFiles Supported by SuperSignSupported Video File Formats: .avi, .wmv, .mp4, .mov, .mkv, .ts, .tp, .mpg, .mpeg, .flvSupported Image File Form

97AppendixLimitations of Microsoft Windows Embedded StandardThe following are potential errors that may occur due to internal limitations of Microsoft

98AppendixSwapping DisplaysYou can change the primary and secondary monitors in the Control Panel > Nvidia Control Panel.AttentionWith the Nvidia g

99Appendix3Type an e-mail address in the Administrator E-mail field to receive the report. Type the e-mail server address in the SMTP Server field.4If