Clear One IMPRESS IM100 Manual de usuario

IMPRESS™ IM100 - Digital Signage Solution

User ManUal

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Table of Contents

IMPRESS Overview ............................................................................................................4

Hardware ..................................................................................................................................................................4

Software....................................................................................................................................................................4

Publishing .............................................................................................................................................................5

Terminology ..............................................................................................................................................................6

IMPRESS Installation .........................................................................................................6

Box Contents............................................................................................................................................................6

Hardware Installation................................................................................................................................................6

Connect with an Encoder......................................................................................................................................7

Connect the Control Keyboard .............................................................................................................................7

Connect the Ethernet Cable..................................................................................................................................8

Connect a Direct Serial Cable (Optional)..............................................................................................................8

Connect Audio Sources (Optional).......................................................................................................................8

Connect the Video Inputs (Optional) ....................................................................................................................8

Connect the Power................................................................................................................................................8

Starting the Unit........................................................................................................................................................9

IMPRESS Setup ................................................................................................................10

Control Keypad Buttons .........................................................................................................................................10

Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................10

Arrows and Select / Enter ...................................................................................................................................10

Esc ......................................................................................................................................................................10

Opt 1, Opt 2, +, – ...............................................................................................................................................10

The IMPRESS Setup Menus...................................................................................................................................10

Video Settings Menu...........................................................................................................................................11

Set Date & Time Menu........................................................................................................................................11

Network Settings Menu.......................................................................................................................................12

Verifying Network Setup......................................................................................................................................14

Installation Menu .................................................................................................................................................15

System Menu ......................................................................................................................................................15

Updating the Unit’s Software .................................................................................................................................15

Update Procedure...............................................................................................................................................15

USB Memory Stick Update..............................................................................................................................15

Online Update..................................................................................................................................................15

StreamNet Setup and TouchLinX Screens ......................................................................16

Adding a MediaLinX with an IMPRESS IM100 to a Project....................................................................................16

Source Configuration .............................................................................................................................................17

Using the IMPRESS Source ...................................................................................................................................18

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IMPRESS Composer Installation and Setup ...................................................................20

Composer Installation ............................................................................................................................................20

Running Composer Installation...........................................................................................................................20

Network Serial Key..............................................................................................................................................10

Composer Setup ....................................................................................................................................................22

Launching IMPRESS Composer.........................................................................................................................22

General................................................................................................................................................................23

Sites ....................................................................................................................................................................24

Connection Method .........................................................................................................................................26

Completing Site Setup.....................................................................................................................................27

Test Connection ..................................................................................................................................................28

Set Date & Time ..................................................................................................................................................28

Set Password ......................................................................................................................................................29

Managing Multiple Users .......................................................................................................................................29

File Sharing and Separate Installation ................................................................................................................29

Designate a “Server”...........................................................................................................................................30

Do Not Use “Local” File Image Files ..................................................................................................................30

Use Common Fonts............................................................................................................................................30

One User at a Time for a Particular Project ........................................................................................................30

Use Publishing Sites ...........................................................................................................................................30

Getting Started and Publishing........................................................................................31

Creating a New Project ..........................................................................................................................................31

Project Title..........................................................................................................................................................31

Display Type (Aspect Ratio) ................................................................................................................................31

Display Orientation ..........................................................................................................................................31

Resolution........................................................................................................................................................31

Open an Existing Project........................................................................................................................................33

Working Within a Project ........................................................................................................................................34

Reordering Pages ...............................................................................................................................................35

Adding and Removing Pages.............................................................................................................................35

Editing Pages......................................................................................................................................................35

Project Properties................................................................................................................................................36

General Tab......................................................................................................................................................37

Page Defaults Tab............................................................................................................................................37

Logo Tab ..........................................................................................................................................................38

Overlay Region Tab..........................................................................................................................................39

HTML Preferences Tab ....................................................................................................................................40

Omitting Specific Pages ..................................................................................................................................42

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Exporting and Importing.........................................................................................................................................43

Exporting Pages..................................................................................................................................................43

Importing Pages..................................................................................................................................................44

Saving Your Work ...................................................................................................................................................44

Previewing your Project..........................................................................................................................................45

Publishing to an IMPRESS Unit..............................................................................................................................46

Creating and Adding Content ..........................................................................................48

Standard Pages......................................................................................................................................................48

Object Selection Toolbar.....................................................................................................................................49

Safe Text Area Guides.........................................................................................................................................49

Backgrounds.......................................................................................................................................................50

Text Objects.........................................................................................................................................................52

Images ................................................................................................................................................................54

Adobe Flash........................................................................................................................................................55

MS PowerPoint....................................................................................................................................................59

PowerPoint Details and Considerations ..........................................................................................................59

Credit Roll............................................................................................................................................................60

Video Frames ......................................................................................................................................................61

Video Clip ........................................................................................................................................................62

External Video..................................................................................................................................................63

Video Pages ........................................................................................................................................................64

Overlay Regions..................................................................................................................................................64

Enabling and Defining a Region......................................................................................................................66

Adding Region Content ...................................................................................................................................67

Scheduling.......................................................................................................................................................69

Logo ....................................................................................................................................................................69

Visual Effects ...................................................................................................................................................70

Audio...................................................................................................................................................................71

Scheduling and Other Page Settings.....................................................................................................................72

General................................................................................................................................................................72

Display Settings ..................................................................................................................................................73

Scheduling ..........................................................................................................................................................74

Regular Scheduling .........................................................................................................................................75

Regular Scheduling Examples ........................................................................................................................76

Event Scheduling.............................................................................................................................................77

External Device Commands ...............................................................................................................................77

Warranty and License Agreement ...................................................................................78

Specifications ...................................................................................................................81

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IMPRESS Overview

The IMPRESS IM100 Digital Signage and Video Messaging system allows you to create slides

and other content on your PC with graphics, text and video which can then be played back on nu-

merous types of video monitors using the IMPRESS unit. A variety of applications can be served,

including advertising, announcements, schedules, point of sale displays, and more. Use the IM-

PRESS wherever you have one or more monitors that need to display messages in the form of still

images, video, and crawling text.

HARDWARE

The IMPRESS IM100 unit is a dedicated player in a small form factor case. It features high quality

output, quiet operation, and an easy-to-use interface with a keypad remote control.

The back panel has a variety of connections for attaching various monitors and accessories to the

unit. These connectors are described later in this manual.

SOFTWARE

Each IMPRESS IM100 unit comes with a copy of IMPRESS Composer software. This software can

be installed onto a (Windows 7, Vista, 2000 or XP) computer allowing you to generate pages with

backgrounds, text, and images and other content to be displayed on an IMPRESS system.

Backgrounds can come from many sources, including other Windows applications, your own

scanned photos or digital camera images, the IMPRESS background libraries, and more. You can

copy and paste text directly into Composer from other programs such as Microsoft Word or any

browser.

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PUblIShIng

The act of transferring your content from the PC it was created on to the IMPRESS system for

playback is called “Publishing.” With the IMPRESS system, several publishing options are available:

Ethernet – All IMPRESS systems include built-in Ethernet support, allowing you to place the

IMPRESS on a network of any size for high-speed transfers.

Direct Serial – All IMPRESS systems include a 10-foot serial cable that can be connected

between the PC and the IMPRESS, using an available 9-pin communications port. Serial

transfers are slower than Ethernet, but very simple to set up.

Removable Media – You can also publish to USB Flash drives. After publishing to the

removable media, simply remove it from the PC, and insert it into the IMPRESS. The project will

be transferred and played automatically.

All of these publishing methods are described in detail later in this manual.

Once published, the IMPRESS retains the projects on its built-in hard drive. The hard drive has a

capacity for a nearly unlimited number of images (10,000+). However, capacity may vary depending

on other types of content sent.

TERMINOLOGY

Here are some terms associated with the IMPRESS that will be used frequently throughout this

document:

Publishing – The act of sending finished content to the IMPRESS unit for playback

Page – Also called a slide, or frame – a single screen of content.

Overlay Region – Also referred to as a crawl region – an area of text at the top or bottom of the

screen, separate from the page area, that contains scrolling or static text.

Time Domain – Another name for content scheduling. Previous versions of the IMPRESS

software used this term.

Upstream – With regards to video playback, an upstream video source is one that feeds into

one of the IMPRESS unit’s video inputs.

Downstream – With regards to video playback, a downstream source is one the IMPRESS

unit’s output signal passes through prior to distribution.

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IMPRESS Installation

BOX CONTENTS

Before you begin setup of your IMPRESS unit, make sure the following components are included

in the original packaging:

• IMPRESS IM100 Main System Unit

• Control Keypad

• Power Cord

• Null Modem Serial Cable

• IMPRESS Composer CD-ROM

• 1/8” Audio Cable

• User Manual CD

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

The IMPRESS IM100 chassis is a 1RU, 1/2 rack solution. Ideally, it will be installed in a rack mount

case or cabinet in a climate-controlled room. The height of the unit is less than 1RU to allow for

airflow requirements.

If a rack mount installation is not available, the IMPRESS unit should be placed on a stable, flat,

level surface.

Take care to ensure the unit is not placed where it may be easily knocked over, have its cords

tripped over, or have liquids spilled into it.

The IMPRESS unit warranty does not cover damage caused by accidents or misuse.

All of the connections are found on the rear panel, shown below.

»NOTE: You must unplug the IMPRESS before adding or changing any connections.

Failure to do so may damage your IMPRESS unit.

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COnnECt wIth an EnCODER

The IMPRESS unit supports two types of output connections as shown below:

The IMPRESS unit in most cases will be connected with a StreamNet Encoder MLAV9300 or

MLAV9500-CS, with the encoded data decoded by a VL9300-CS or VL9100 decoder. In these

situations The IMPRESS unit will be used as one of the sources for a StreamNet system. For more

detail, see the StreamNet Setup chapter.

The following table shows the format and resolutions of each device:.

»NOTE: All outputs are at 60 Hz, vertical.

The following diagram is an example of a typical network setup:

COnnECt thE COntROl KEybOaRD

The IMPRESS is controlled by a small keypad. Connect this keypad to a USB connector on the front

or back of the player.

Encoders Decoders

Format Resolutions MLAV9500-CS MLAV9300 VL9300-CS VL9100

800x600 Yes Yes Yes Yes

4:3 1024x768 Yes Yes Yes Yes

1280x720 Yes No Yes Yes

1280x768 Yes Yes Yes Yes

1376x768 No Yes Yes Yes

16:9

1920x1080 Yes No Yes No

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COnnECt thE EthERnEt CablE

IMPRESS units include an Ethernet networking adapter. If you intend to use the IMPRESS unit on a

LAN, connect the network cable here. (Contact your network administrator to help you identify your

network’s cable connection if necessary.)

»NOTE: Ethernet networking can be a complex subject. If you are not familiar with

terms such as “IP Address,” “Subnet Mask” and “TCP/IP,” we recommend that you

have your Network Administrator assist you with the initial setup of the IMPRESS unit.

COnnECt aDIRECt SERIal CablE (OPtIOnal)

If you will be publishing via a direct serial connection, connect the cable from the communications

port on the publishing PC to the COM1 serial connector on the IMPRESS. See the section above

for help identifying the COM1 port on the IMPRESS.

»NOTE: To publish with a serial cable, you must use a Null Modem serial cable,

included with your IMPRESS. A standard serial cable will not work.

COnnECt aUDIO SOURCES (OPtIOnal)

The IMPRESS system feature three audio connections – Stereo Line Input, Monaural Line Input and

Stereo Audio Output.

COnnECt thE VIDEO InPUtS (OPtIOnal)

There are 2 video inputs on the back of the IMPRESS – RCA, and S-Video.

Any device you wish to show through the IMPRESS can be connected here (VCR and DVD players

are most commonly used). Refer to the “Video Pages” section of the “Creating and Adding Content”

chapter for further details.

COnnECt thE POwER

Once you are sure everything is properly connected, connect the power cable from the adapter

to the rear of the IMPRESS unit and then plug it into a power outlet on a surge protector or battery

backup unit.

»NOTE: The IMPRESS IM100 uses a switching power adapter supporting 120/240

VAC at 60 or 50 Hz.

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