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MagicInfo Pro - Guide To Using MagicInfo Pro PDF
MagicInfo Pro - Guide To Using MagicInfo Pro PDF
This presentation is designed to act as a setup and usage guide to Samsungs MagicInfo Pro digital signage system. In order to build an effective digital signage network using MagicInfo Pro, we must follow a series of steps:
Install the Server Software Configure the MagicInfo Pro display Log in and configure the server Register content with the Library Create Screen Templates using Library content Schedule Templates to run on the network Publish the scheduled content to the network
Password Setup
Selecting Password will bring up the Password controls for the MagicInfo Pro client. This option allows the user to add, remove, or change the password for access to the MagicInfo Pro client. To change the password, the original password must be entered into the Old Password box, and the new password should be entered into the New Password and Confirm Password boxes. Checking the Use Password Lock option will cause the client to require the password before allowing the user to access the setup menus. Clicking OK will confirm any changes made. Cancel will reject any changes.
Display Rotation
Rotation allows the user to select the screens orientation. There are two modes available:
Landscape: This is the standard orientation. Portrait: This will change the displays operating system and MagicInfo Pro client into portrait mode.
Program Setup
The Program option allows the user to select which version of MagicInfo Pro will be currently running on the display. Changing this setting will only last until the system is rebooted, unless the Program option is changed permanently in the main Setup menu for MagicInfo Pro. The user has three choices:
None: This will close the currently running MagicInfo Pro software MagicInfo X: This will launch the previous version of MagicInfo. This option is intended for use with previously installed networks running MagicInfo X, with new displays replacing the previous PXn models, or expanding an existing network. Signage: This will launch the current MagicInfo Pro client. This should be the preferred mode of operation.
VNC Control
Once the Magic Info Pro display has been configured and installed, a utility called VNC (Virtual Network Control) has been included on the displays client computer, to allow for remote control of that PC. It will no longer be necessary to physically connect a keyboard and mouse to the display, or be present at its location.
VNC Control
Launching VNC is accomplished through the MagicInfo Pro server scheduler, by right clicking the desired display, and selecting Remote Viewing.
VNC Control
Once logged into the VNC Client, the user will be presented with the current template on the display or the MagicInfo Pro default image. From here, use the ALT+F12 command to access the displays desktop. Note: When finished with the VNC, the user must restart the MagicInfo Pro application before exiting the VNC. With the VNC the user can operate the MagicInfo Pro display computer exactly as if the user was physically at the display, controlling it via a keyboard and mouse.
VNC is used to view the display content / templates remotely and for configuration or installing codecs and Office viewers. Note: VNC will not display the first video window content, however, additional windows with video content will be displayed.
Screen Background
The first window that will be displayed, is the background. This is created by default when a new template is opened. The default is a plain black field. However, many different options are available through the left hand section of the template creator. Left clicking any of the categories under background will display those options in the lower section of the window.
Screen Background
Area:
Area is the first option under background. It controls the name of the object (By default called Background) and the background resolution. The resolution is used to select which model screen will be used, and whether it is portrait or landscape. Note: Native mode for the display model being used must be selected. To change settings, double click on the Value setting that corresponds to the Item the user wishes to change.
Screen Background
Screen
This option under Background allows the user to control the content of the background window. The user can set the color of the background, or change it to a photo file or slideshow, an office file, or an external source. There are browsers under Screen to allow the user to see all assigned photo or office files. They can be accessed by clicking the plus icon next to Screen.
Screen Background
Screen
The Type command on this screen is the only way to schedule an Office file type for playback. The user must set the Type to Office File, and specify the desired file under Office File.
Screen Background
Screen
If the user wants to run a full screen external source, such as HDMI, the Type should be set to Source List, and under the Source List option, the appropriate source should be selected.
Screen Background
Screen
There is an additional option present as a source available only for the background. The option Panel Off is used to schedule the display to be off for a desired period of time. For example, the user wishes the display to be off from 6PM to 10AM. The user would need to schedule a Panel Off template for that time period. This Panel Off command is the only way to turn the panel off and on via the schedule system. A unique template must be created containing the panel off function. Note: This will not turn off the displays client PC. This merely shuts down the LCD panel and puts the display into a sleep mode. Sending it new content, or a text message will immediately bring the screen back into an on state.
Screen Background
Music:
This option allows the user to set background music from MP3 files within the library. The sound can be turned on or off, music files chosen, and volume selected. More than one music file can be added at once. They can be set to repeat, or simply play once. Music also has an expanded viewer, from clicking the plus icon, called Music File. This displays a list of all the currently added background music files.
Screen Background
Effect:
Effect is the final option under Background. This is used for assigning special effects to the background. Effect type, speed, direction and size can be set here.
Saving a Template
Now that the user has created a template for content, it must be saved, to make it available to the scheduling system. The user can save templates by clicking the Save button icon in the server software toolbar.
Note: Templates must be saved before they can be published or edits sent !
Saving a Template
If the user wants to edit an existing template, a menu of previously saved templates can be accessed via the Open Screen button icon on the server software toolbar. Before publishing this edited template, the user must save the changes and replace the template in the schedule if that template is not already scheduled .
Scheduling Content
Now that the user has created and saved a content template, it can be scheduled to display out over the network, to any combination of available displays. To distribute content via the scheduling system, the user must first select the display they want to schedule /publish the template to, then add the saved screen template to the schedule. This is done by right clicking on the schedule area in the appropriate date and time in the right section of the window, bringing up a menu.
Scheduling Content
Left clicking the Add command will bring up a dialog, allowing the user to select which saved template they wish to schedule.
Scheduling Content
Once a template file has been selected, the scheduling system will put it into the schedule at the default time of 30 minutes. This will be shown through a colored bar appearing in the schedule grid.
Scheduling Content
The user can control the duration the content will be displayed, as well as scheduling it to repeat on a daily, weekly, or monthly cycle. This can be done through a set of manual inputs, or by double clicking and dragging the colored bar.
Scheduling Content
The upper left portion of the window allows the user to select which MagicInfo Pro displays the content will be scheduled to. All available displays on the network will appear here. Each display can be scheduled independently, by clicking on its name, and putting the schedule in as described. Clicking the Network group will allow the user to configure a schedule to be sent to all displays.
Scheduling Content
The user can also create groups to help with organizing displays. When the group name is clicked, the entire group can have its schedule configured at once. To create a group, right click Network, and left click New Group.
Scheduling Content
To rename the group, double click on its name, and retype it. Displays can be added to the group by dragging and dropping them onto the group name.
Saving a Schedule
A user defined schedule may be saved as a file, for redistribution manually, or for later use. To save a configured schedule, click the Save Schedule button icon on the server software toolbar.
Clearing a Schedule
If the user wishes to erase a current schedule off of a running display, they can click the desired displays name in the lower section of the window, and click the Clean Schedule button on the server software toolbar.