Samsung MagicInfo VideoWall Console User Manual

MagicInfo VideoWallVideoWall is an application which publishes video wall content created in the authoring tool MagicInfo VideoWall Author or general

10Logging on to VideoWall ConsoleMagicInfo VideoWall comprises VideoWall Console, VideoWall Client and LivePlayer. The VideoWall Console is a program

11Screen CompositionTop MenusMove to the main page.View the Device, Log, Message and Schedule settings.Register and manage content.Create, publish and

12Device InformationInformation about the device that will be instructed to play content or a schedule is displayed. Log InformationLog information is

13Content ManagementIn the Content tab, video wall content, video or image les can be registered, modied or removed, and the registered les can be

14TipsHow To View Content -If video or image les along with video wall content les are registered, the registered content items can be viewed in two

15TipsPublishing Content -For details on publishing content, refer to the “Registering a Schedule” section herein.Publishing ContentSelect the content

16CautionDeleting Content Permanently -Content deleted permanently from Recycle Bin cannot be restored.If you check the checkbox on the top menu bar,

17Managing a ScheduleIn the Schedule tab, schedules can be viewed, registered, published or managed.Schedule is the most direct item used by the Video

18TipsMapping -1 Virtual Monitor NameView the name of virtual monitors specied in the VideoWall Author.(e.g. 2x2 video wall monitors are described a

19TipsIf you place your mouse cursor over the area where a schedule is allotted, the name and time of the published content will appear.Status -1 Sche

2Before usin01 gUnderstanding This Manual ...3Menu Command ... 3Software Title

20Deleting a ScheduleClick on the area where a schedule is allotted and click the button on the upper right corner.

21TipsRegistering a Schedule -1 DateSpecify the date.2 TimeSpecify the time.3 RepeatSelect to repeat a schedule.(Daily, Weekly, Monthly)Daily Repeat a

22CautionChanging a Schedule -To change the time of a schedule using the arrows, the corresponding time slot must contain only one schedule.(e.g. Vie

23TipsStatus -In the Download Status window, the computer-shaped icon shows the status of the FileServer. (The grey monitor indicates the FileServer

24CautionChanging a Schedule -To change the time of a schedule using the arrows, the corresponding time slot must contain only one schedule.(e.g. Vie

25Viewing at 1 Minutes intervalsSeven-day schedules can be set in one minute increments and viewed at the specied intervals.Double-click on a schedul

26Viewing at 10 Minutes intervalsSeven-day schedules can be set in 10 minutes increments and viewed at the specied intervals.Double-click on a schedu

27CautionChanging a Schedule -To change the time of a schedule using the arrows, the corresponding time slot must contain only one schedule.(e.g. Vie

28CautionChanging a Schedule -A scheduled area where more than one schedule is allotted does not display the schedule settings window even if it is d

29Tips1 VWL File NameView the le name.2 DateView the date a schedule is allotted.3 TimeView the time a schedule is allotted.4 RepeatSelect to repeat

3Understanding This ManualThis manual provides product information in easy-to-understanding instructionsas follows.Menu CommandMenu commands are descr

30Tips1 MessageEnter content of a message to publish.2 FontDene the font face, size and color of text and background color of a message.3 MoveDene t

31PositionSelect the position (<Up>, <Middle> or <Down>) where a message will be displayed on the screen.e.g.) When <Up> is se

32e.g.) When <Center> is selected.e.g.) When <Right> is selected.As shown in the images above, the alignment of a message can be set to &l

33DeviceIn Device, detailed settings for the video wall monitors, including basic on/off functions, remote access settings, name of monitor and networ

34TipsSelect All -Select the checkbox on the top menu bar to select all the monitors that are registered.ON, OFF -A small computer icon can be found b

35AccessThe monitors connected to the VideoWall Console can be controlled remotely. Select a monitor for remote access and click the button.The remo

36DeleteDelete a monitor from the search list.If you select a monitor and click the button, the corresponding video wall monitor is deleted from the

37Creating a GroupIn VideoWall Console, a group of monitors can be created.Select monitors to create a group and press at the top to display the gro

38SystemSystem information of monitors connected to the VideoWall Console can be viewed.Device NameView the name of a monitor.Model NameView the model

39ModifyIf you select a monitor and press the button, the monitor can be renamed.Check the <When the modication has nished, the monitor will be

4Main Functions of VideoWallVideoWall is an Application which publishes video wall content created in the authoring tool MagicInfo VideoWall Author or

40Sync TimeIf you select a monitor and press the button, the time on the monitor is synchronized with the VideoWall Console.For time synchronization

41DisplayYou can view preset settings for monitors connected to the VideoWall Console, such as display brightness, volume, channel and mute.Device Nam

42Tips1 Monitor NameView the name of a monitor.2 Select AllSelect all the devices on the list. Deselect All Deselect all the devices on the list.3

43NetworkNetwork information of monitors connected to the VideoWall Console can be viewed.Device NameView the name of a monitor.MAC AddressView the MA

44Tips1 Obtain an IP address automaticallySelect this mode to obtain an IP address automatically.2 Use the following IP addressSelect this mode to u

45Job ScheduleYou can assign instructions to monitors connected to the VideoWall Console to perform a Job Schedule, or edit, cancel or delete a job sc

46Tips1 SourcePress and specify the le location to select a le that will be copied to the monitors.2 DestinationEnter a destination directory where

47Run CommandRun Command issues the command the user wants to run on the monitors.Enter the command you want to run in the Run eld. System ControlSys

48Kill ProcessKill Process issues a command to end a currently running process.Enter the process running on the monitors in the Process eld.Service C

49Close WindowClose Window issues a command to close a user-selected window on the monitors.Enter the name of the window you want to close in the Wind

5System RequirementsHardwareCPU : Intel Pentium 4 1.8GHz or higher Dual Core or hi

50TipsEditing a Job Schedule -Double-click a schedule to display the Edit window where the schedule can be modied.Below is a screenshot showing an as

51DeleteAn assigned Job Schedule can be deleted.Select the Job Schedule you want to delete and press .The window asking if you want to delete the sel

52LogLog shows a history of events or tasks assigned to the monitors by date and time.Select a Log, and delete or convert it into an Excel le and exp

53ExportA Log can be converted into an Excel le and exported.Press the button.If the window asking for a destination path to save is displayed, spe

54SettingsSettings comprises General Settings and User Settings.In General Settings, basic settings for VideoWall Console, such as Server, language an

55TipsMagic Info Server Settings -1 Server IPSet the IP address of the Server.2 PortSet the port of the Server.Connecting to Magic Info Server -The s

561 Magic Info Server SettingsDo not access MagicInfo serverSelect this mode if you do not intend to access the Server.Access MagicInfo server period

57Tips1 LanguageSelect a language to use in VideoWall Console.2 RDC FileSpecify the path to the RDC le by clicking the button.3 Network DeviceSelect

58User SettingsIn User Settings, a user other than the Administrator can be added, modied or deleted.User IDView the ID of a user.RoleView the role o

59Tips1 IDEnter the ID of the user to be added.2 PasswordEnter the Password of the user to be added.3 Conrm PasswordConrm the password again.4 Infor

6Installation and UninstallationInstalling the ProgramRun the installation le to display the installation screen.This is the rst screen of the insta

60Tips1 PasswordEnter the current password of the user whose password you want to change.2 Conrm PasswordConrm the new password again.3 InformationE

61DeleteA user ID can be deleted.Select a user ID and click the button.The window asking if you want to delete the selected user ID is displayed.Cli

62Scene EditorPress at the top to display the Scene Editor window.In Scene Editor, you can enlarge, reduce or congure the display mode for the page

63Screen Composition1234 51View the name of the content le currently being played on the video wall monitors.2Select a scene you want to edit in the

64CautionAdd -Only the Video or Image les registered in the Content tab can be selected.Using Scene EditorAddIf you want to add a scene to play, pres

65CautionStream Port -The Stream Port number must be identical to the Stream Port that is set on the LivePlayer.A Port number between 1024 and 65535 i

66TipsMoving Between Scenes -When VideoWall Client displays a VWL le that contains many scenes, the user can choose to move from one scene to another

67Program InstallationVideoWall Client runs automatically after installation. Accordingly, if software that runs automatically on the monitor is alrea

68Program UninstallationRun Control Panel - Add or Remove Programs - Uninstall MagicInfo VideoWall Client to display the uninstall window.You can star

69Using VideoWall ClientVideoWall Client is an application which publishes video wall content created in the authoring tool MagicInfo VideoWall Author

7This is the conrmation screen displayed before the installation begins.Click Back to change or review the installation settings you have made or cli

70TipsPort and Local IP Settings -If the port number is changed, the monitor cannot be controlled remotely from the VideoWall Console.Using an IP othe

71Setting VideoWall ClientRight-click the Video Wall Agent icon on the Windows taskbar and select the Setup tab to display the following settings page

72DefaultThis page shows the default settings for VideoWall Client.Serial NumberShows a number that identies devices in the VideoWall Console by usin

73PlaySettings required to Play content can be dened.Default contentContent to be played by default when a schedule is not run in the VideoWall Clien

74AdminYou can set the paths to the management and repository folders and dene detailed settings for the management folder. You can also set the pass

75PasswordDo not apply password securitySelect this mode if you do not intend to use a password for login. If this mode is selected, the login process

76OptionsThis page provides the option whether to show or hide Windows system messages when the Video Wall Player is in playback mode. If <Hide Sys

77Program InstallationThis is the rst screen of the installation wizard.Click Next to continue the installation or click Cancel to exit the installat

78This is the screen displayed after MagicInfo VideoWall LivePlayer is installed.Click Finish to complete the installation.This is the screen where an

79TipsIP Camera -The IP Camera, which is used over a network, must have an IP to be operable.Only a Samsung IP Camera can connect to LivePlayer.For de

8Conrm that you want to completely remove the program.Click Yes to start the program uninstall process.The uninstall process has started.Click Finish

802Streaming InformationDeviceView the model name of the IP Camera whose screen is currently being transmitted.Camera IPView the IP address of an IP C

81Adding and Deleting an IP CameraAddAn IP Camera can be added.Press to display the settings window where you can add an IP Camera.Select CameraSele

82PC Screen121Screen InformationThe screen from a user’s PC where LivePlayer is installed is displayed and transmitted to the video wall monitors.Two

832PC Screen InformationDeviceView the name of a monitor.Broadcasting AddressView the broadcasting address.Stream PortView the port number of a PC Scr

84SettingsChange settings for PC Screen.Press the button when there is no data transmission.The PC Screen Settings window is displayed.Stream PortSe

9Using VideoWall ConsoleThe function of VideoWall Console is to publish video wall content created in the authoring tool VideoWall Author or general c