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FAQ What is Signage Enterprise?
 

Signage Enterprise consists of the manager sofware, which resides on a server in a network operations center or IT closet. This manager software sends media files and instructions to a remote FTP server using any available internet connection. The remote player software resides on Player PCs in remote locations, which connect to the FTP server at regular intervals and download updated instructions and new media files. The FTP server can be any normal third-party internet / VPN - based FTP server where you can create users and secure passwords for each remote player.

   
FAQ What are some of the features of Signage Enterprise Manager?
 

Runs typically on a Server-Class machine at a central network operations center.
Ability to configure players into groups for easy management.
Able to import media files, preview, and assign to Owners/Customers.
Assign time and date based schedules for each playlist.
Distribute media files and play-back instructions to FTP server.
Receive log files, status, and other information from remote players.
Robust and scaleable as your network grows.

   
FAQ What applications is Signage Enterprise recommended for?
 

Signage Enterprise is ideal for applications in hospitalities, retail, bars, restaurants, electronic menu boards, building directories, banks, trade shows, conference venues, hospitals and many more.

   
FAQ What are some of the features of remote player software?
 

Runs on standard desktop/small form factor PCs.
Unattended playback from local drive media assets.
Pull media files and play back instructions from FTP server.
Push log files and proof of run files to FTP server.
Connect as and when required required on predefined time intervals.
Auto-Shut down, scheduled black outs and full screen play mode.

   
FAQ What type of display should be used with the players?
 

LCD monitors, plasma displays, and projectors are typically used. The choice of the display will depend on the size requiredm viewing distance, ambient light, as well as other factors.

   
FAQ What are the requirements of the FTP server?
 

Secure remote-based server - push and pull technology.
Unique login for each player or group.
Error-checking after download & play confirmation.
Purge media files after confirmed distribution to remote players.

   
FAQ What kind of full-motion video files work with Signage Enterprise?
 

Flash, MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG4 , AVI and other standard WM9 supported files.

   
FAQ What kind of static image files are supported by Signage Enterprise?
 

BMP, GIF and JPEG

   
FAQ What if I keep receiveing an error message?
  Try installing Microsoft .Net Framework Ver 1.1 and Microsoft Data Access Components Ver 2.7
   
FAQ Can Signage Enterprise do live updates of News, weather, sports scores, etc.?
 

Weather updates are sent obtained daily and are customised for each location including major International cities. All information is obtained from trusted sources like the National Weather Service.
Stock Updates include data from NASDAQ and DOW JONES.
News Updates from various independent news agencies to show a combination of International, National and Local News.
Sports Updates include NBA, NFL and NHL with the day's events and previous day's results of all major matches.

   
FAQ What kind a data/signal link can be used between the PC and the FTP server?
 

The server and remote player can be connected to any FTP server through a data communications link, which can range from wireless, broadband, VPN, or even a dial-up internet connection.

   
FAQ How many news scrollers can be displayed at one time?
 

Up to 2 scrollers at a time.

   
FAQ How long can the player run for?
 

The player can run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week nonstop.

   
FAQ What is the maximum number of zones?
 

Up to 6 independent zones.

   
FAQ Does Signage One support web-based content feeds?
 

Yes, Signage One supports web-based content feeds such as CNN and ESPN.

   
FAQ How many players can be controlled by one manager?
 

A single manager and control an unlimited number of players on a given network.

   
FAQ What kind of data communications link is used with Signage Enterprise?
 

Signage Enterprise can be connected to any FTP server through a data communications link, which can range from wireless, broadband, VPN or even a dial-up internet access line.

   
FAQ What is the Manager Software?
 

The manager software resides on any PC with a connection to the internet. The software communicates with the designated FTP server and adds files and instructions and retrieves log files.

   
FAQ What are the requirments of the FTP server?
 

Third party or dedicated FTP server on the internet or VPN.
One user for for each group or individual player.
Recommended 10MB free space for each user.

   
FAQ Is Signage Enterprise expandable?
 

Easily add an unlimited number of players as your network grows.

   
FAQ How do you control what files are played and when?
 

The scheduling utility allows you to assign the time and date each playlist runs.

   
FAQ What kind of feedback is given to the manager by the remote players?
 

The manager receives log file, status, as well as other information from the remote players.

   
FAQ What is the Player Software?
 

The player software runs on a standard PC and provides unattended playback with the ability to pull media files and playback instructions from a FTP server. The player also offers auto-shutdown, scheduled black-outs, and full-screen playback.

   
FAQ What are the OS requirements for the remote player?
 

Windows 2000 Professional or XP Professional
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
DirectX 8.0a or better
Windows Media Player 9

   
FAQ What are the OS requirements for the manager?
 

Windows 2000 Professional or XP Professional
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
DirectX 8.0a or better
Windows Media Player 9
Microsoft.net Framework version 1.1
Microsoft data access components version 2.1

   
FAQ What are the system requirements for the remote player ?
 

Pentium 3 (Pentium 4 / 2.8 GHz recommended)
512MB RAM
40GB IDE hard drive (80GB hard drive recommended for large video files)
Plasma warehouse CD display capable of 1024 x 768 resolution or more
Compatible PC SVGA video card (At least 16MB of video memory and DirectX support)
24x CD-ROM drive

   
FAQ What are the system requirements for the manager ?
 

Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
512MB RAM or higher
80GB IDE or SCSI hard drive
1024 x 768 resolution or more
Compatible PC SVGA video card (At least 16MB of video memory and DirectX support)
Standard SVGA color monitor
Network interface -- 10/100 LAN ethernet card
24x CD-ROM drive or higher
DSL or higher Connectivity to the FTP server

   
FAQ What if the display must be located at a distance from the player?
 

Our twisted-pair interfaces or AV extenders can be used to distribute video and audio signals to a single display or for multiple displays a distributor and receiver combination can be used.

   
FAQ What is Digital Signage?
 

Digital signage is a form of advertising in which content and messages are displayed on an electronic screen, or digital sign, and can be changed without modification to the physical sign, typically with the goal of delivering targeted messages to specif.

   
FAQ What is Narrowcasting?
 

Broadcasting to a very narrow range of audience is called narrowcasting. Advertisers can use this new technology to create and send multimedia to a specific group or person. It can be used to display targeted advertisements, show images or messages.

 
     
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