Sharp Digital Signage Software Smart Choices for Digital Signage Solutions Efficient Ways to Update and Target Your Message In 2012, Sharp is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding. Easy Editing, Scheduling, Distribution, and Display Management— SHARP Digital Signage Software Provides Total Support for Expanding the Potential Uses of Digital Signage STEP 1: Easy Program Creation and Scheduling Creating Programs To facilitate program creation, users can determine screen layout and playback order for the content with straightforward mouse operation. Program editing screen Display screen HTML Still images Free Layout Frame Video Up to four frames of diverse content such as still images, video, and HTML can be positioned freely—along with two message bars—via drag-and-drop operation. Users can easily adjust the size and position of content, which can be laid out for both vertical and horizontal display. FLASH Horizontal message bar Special Effects 17 types of effects—such as wiping, blow-up, slide-in, slide-out, and rotary wiping—can be used to liven up still-image programs. In Standalone Systems Select the Optimal SDSS for Your Usage Environment—Various Solution Packages Are Available Product Name Features PN-SS01 Standalone Version Scheduled programs can be delivered and displayed at a designated time on a single LCD monitor. System Configuration (Examples) • Standalone operation PC • USB flash drive operation PC*5 USB flash drive* 6 PN-SS02 Network Version Enables programs to be distributed via the network to one or multiple PCs for display on up to 100 LCD monitors according to a set schedule. PC*5 Network PC Controller PC (operation PC) PC*5 PC*5 In Network Systems Target PC PN-SS05 Pro Version Same functions as PN-SS02, plus support for larger and more complex systems*4. Can distribute scheduled programs to up to 1,000 LCD monitors. PC*5 Network PC Controller PC (operation PC) PC*5 PC*5 Target PC PN-SW05 Pro Web Server Version*2 Coming Soon Same functions as PN-SS05 and operable via a web browser. Programs, schedules, and other items can be centrally stored and managed on a web server database (i.e., a controller PC), accessible by up to 50 remote PCs. PC PC PC Operation PC Network PC*5 PC PC*5 Controller PC PC*5 Target PC SHARP Digital Signage Software (SDSS) is versatile management software that provides total support for the creation, scheduling, distribution, and display of a wide range of content for Sharp LCD monitors installed in offices, commercial establishments, and public spaces. Whether distributing scheduled programs over a large network or via a USB flash drive, users can select the software version that matches their needs, their business environment, and their existing systems. SDSS allows users not only to create programs and display them according to a designated schedule, but also to monitor the system’s operational status*1—all without any hassle. STEP 2: Easy Delivery Creating and Editing Schedules Through drag-and-drop operation, users can easily specify the time and date at which programs are to be displayed. Once STEP 1 is complete, the scheduled program can be sent to the target PC (where PN-SV01 is installed) for display. Advanced Functions on PN-SS02, PN-SS05, and PN-SW05*2 In the event of an emergency, it is possible to distribute and display emergency news flashes and scrolling messages.*3 Editing the Timetable Users can specify the time of day at which each program is to be displayed. Editing the Schedule Users can specify the dates on which a timetable will be applied. Schedules can be easily created and managed on a monthly calendar-like table. Advanced Functions on PN-SS05 and PN-SW05*2 Multiple programs, timetables, and schedules can be managed through a user-friendly interface. Suitable for large-scale signage systems involving several hundred monitors. STEP 3: Easy Management*1 The operational status and the programs being displayed can be remotely monitored from a controller/operation PC(s), so that any problems that arise can be dealt with swiftly. Advanced Functions on PN-SS05 and PN-SW05*2 Instant input selection and LCD monitor(s) power on/off are possible from a controller/operation PC(s). Retrieval of finished schedules is also possible. to Match Differing Needs for Digital Signage No. of Operation PCs No. of Target PCs Operation Screen Product Name Features Dedicated software for displaying scheduled programs on Sharp LCD monitors. To be used with PN-SS01/ SS02/SS05/SW05 software. PN-SV01 Viewer Version 1 1 Launcher Notes: Before creating a program, all content—including videos, photos, HTML data, title characters, and image data—should be prepared in advance. *1: Available on PN-SS02/SS05/SW05. *2: PN-SW05 to be available at a later date. *3: Emergency scrolling message distribution available on PN-SS05/SW05. *4: Refer to ** of the SDSS Quick Selection Guide. *5: PN-SV01 Viewer Version must be installed. *6: To contain scheduled programs. SDSS Quick Selection Guide 1 Max. 100 USB flash drive* Distribution via Launcher PN-SS01 Standalone Network ** One or more of these apply: No. of operation PCs 1 Multiple Max. 1,000 Pro Manager One 1) Want to distribute multiple programs to each monitor 2) Schedule is complex 3) Want to specify target PC settings from controller PC 4) Cannot set individual IP addresses for each target PC 5) Want to update PN-SV01 from controller PC Yes No No. of target PCs 100 or less PN-SS02 More than 100 PN-SS05 1 to 50 Max. 1,000 PN-SW05 Web browser * USB flash drive distribution also possible on PN-SS02 Displayable Contents Content File Format Required Software .avi .mpeg .mpg .wmv .asf Video Microsoft® Windows Media® Player .mov QuickTime Player Flash .swf Adobe® Flash® Player PowerPoint .ppt .pps Microsoft® PowerPoint® Viewer 2003/2007/2010 HTML .htm .html Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Message bar .tlp – Audio .wav .mp3 .au .aif .aiff .wma .mid .midi Microsoft® Windows Media® Player .mov QuickTime Player Still image .jpeg .jpg .gif .png .bmp – Execution file .exe – Feature Comparison Coming Soon PN-SS01 (Standalone Version) PN-SS02 (Network Version) PN-SS05 (Pro Version) PN-SW05 (Pro Web Server Version) 1 1 1 1 to 50 1 Max. 100 Max. 1,000 Max. 1,000 Launcher Launcher Pro Manager No. of operation PCs PN-SV01 (Viewer Version) Operation via web browser Program creation and editing Timetable/schedule creation and editing Via USB flash drive Via network Distribution No. of target PCs Emergency news flash*1 Reserved distribution Schedule list view Emergency scroll message Status monitoring Updater distribution Differential program distribution*2 Pull distribution*3 Monitor control Operation screen Web browser Program display System Requirements Coming Soon CPU PN-SW05 (Pro Web Server Version) PN-SS01 (Standalone Version) PN-SS02 (Network Version) PN-SS05 (Pro Version) Controller PC Controller PC Controller PC Controller PC Intel® Celeron® M 1.3GHz or higher (Pentium® 4 processor recommended)*10 Intel Pentium 4 processor 2GHz or higher Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor 2.26GHz or higher 256MB or more (512MB or more recommended)*11 512MB or more*11 2GB or more 512MB or more*11 20MB or more 40MB or more 80MB or more 20MB or more 1,024 x 768 dots 1,280 x 1,024 dots Full colour 1,280 x 1,024 dots 1,024 x 768 dots ® ® Operation PC PN-SV01 (Viewer Version) Target PC Intel® Celeron® Intel® Celeron® M 1.3GHz or higher M 1.3GHz or higher ® (Pentium 4 processor (Pentium® 4 processor recommended)*10 recommended)*10 Microsoft® Windows® XP Microsoft® Windows Vista® OS Microsoft® Windows® 7 PC Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Memory Hard disk Interface* 5 Monitor For controller PC*7 Available free space* 4 256MB or more (512MB or more recommended)*11 USB port LAN port*6 Resolution (min.) Colours Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or later IE7 or later Microsoft® PowerPoint® Viewer 2003/2007/2010 Other software Microsoft® Windows® Media Player 9 or later*8 Adobe® Flash® Player QuickTime Player 7 or later*9 *1: Emergency news flash (“break-in program”) *2: Distributes only new content to target PC (i.e., does not resend previously sent content). *3: The target PC(s) demands program schedules from the server. Since there is no need to provide a global IP address to each target PC, this system is suitable for large-scale distribution via the Internet. *4: Additional space required for saving data. *5: An RS-232C port or LAN port is required for controlling the LCD monitor from a viewer PC. *6: Requires TCP/IP protocol. *7: For creating and editing programs and schedules. *8: Some video files may require commercially available codec. *9: Required for playing back QuickTime files. *10: Certain effects that place a load on the CPU—such as transparent message bars or fade-ins—may not display properly. When displaying content that places a load on the CPU, Sharp recommends using an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with a 2GHz or higher CPU. *11: The minimum space required for running the OS. Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The displays shown on the LCD monitors that appear in this catalogue are simulated images. 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