LG NC2000 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA
PLAYER
DIGITAL SIGNAGE MEDIA PLAYER MODEL
NC2000
www.lge.com
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
ENGLISH

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CONTENTS
Product Information
NC2000 Specications .............................4
General specifications ................................... 4
Multi I/O port .................................................. 4
Operational Specifications ............................ 4
NC2000 Components ...............................5
Basic Components ........................................ 5
Name and Functions of
Each Part (NC2000) .................................6
Back Panel .................................................... 6
How to Install
NC2000 Connection .................................7
SuperSign Solution
What is SuperSign? .................................8
Display .......................................................... 8
Media Player ................................................. 8
Software ........................................................ 8
SuperSign Player
SuperSign Player Settings .......................9
Log-in to Setting Menu .................................. 9
Network Settings ......................................... 10
Screen setting ............................................. 15
Password .................................................... 16
EWF ............................................................ 17
Initialize S/W ............................................... 18
Regional and Language Options Settings 19
Regional and Language Options Settings ... 19
SuperSign Player Functions ...................20
Signage Mode (Video Playback Mode) ....... 20
Tray Icon Description .................................. 21
Tray Icon Menu ........................................... 22
Viewing SuperSign Player Summary
Information .................................................. 22
SuperSign Manager
About SuperSign Manager .....................23
Product Information ..................................... 23
How to Install SuperSign Manager .........24
System Requirements ................................. 24
Installing the Program ................................. 25
Installing SuperSign Manager ..................... 26
Uninstalling the program ............................. 29
Starting SuperSign Manager ..................31
Starting SuperSign Manager ....................... 31
Logging In ................................................... 31
Selecting Players ........................................ 32
Setting Canvas ............................................ 33
Selecting Templates or Layouts .................. 34
SuperSign Manager Overview .................... 35
Contents Edit ..........................................36
Overview ..................................................... 36
Checking details .......................................... 37
Changing Layouts ....................................... 39
Changing Templates .................................... 40
Using Library ............................................... 41
Creating Contents ....................................... 44
Setting Timeline ........................................... 53
Distributing Completed Content .................. 55
Content Properties/Tool ............................... 57
Schedule ................................................62
Overview ..................................................... 62
Properties and Tool windows....................... 63
Setting schedules ........................................ 64
Copying Schedules ..................................... 65
Deleting Schedules ..................................... 66
Distributing Schedules ................................ 66
Management ..........................................67
Overview ..................................................... 67
Manage Functions ....................................... 68
Creating Tile Mode ...................................... 71
Other features ............................................. 74

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Appendix
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ......77
SuperSign Manager Menu List ...............79
File Menu .................................................... 79
Edit Menu .................................................... 79
View Menu ................................................... 79
Option Menu ................................................ 80
Setting Menu ............................................... 80
Help Menu ................................................... 80
Required Software and Codec Package
Installation ..............................................81
Required Software ...................................... 81
Codec Package Installation ......................... 82
Files Supported by SuperSign .................... 82
Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard
Limitations ..............................................83
Swap Displays ........................................84
SMTP Email Setting ...............................85

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Dimensions 250 mm (W) x 43 mm (H) x 205mm (D) (only Set)
Weight 1.43 kg (only Set)
CPU Intel ATOM Processor 330 1.6 GHz(Dual Core), FSB 533 MHz
Chip Set Nvidia MCP7A-I ON
Main Memory DDR3 1066 1024 MB SODIMM type
Secondary Storage
Device SATA SSD 8 GB
O/S Windows Embedded Standard
General specifications
Resolution Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Power Rated Voltage AC 100-240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz, 1.2 A
Sound output Wattage RMS Audio Output 10 W + 10 W (R + L) : When connected to the monitor (Model Name : M4224C)
Operating Condition Sync (H/V) Video LED
Normal Mode On/On Active On
Deep Sleep Mode
(Set = Off) Off/Off Off Off
Operating Conditions Operating Conditions Temperature 5 ℃ to 35 ℃humidity 10 % to 80 %
Storage Conditions Temperature -20 ℃ to 60 ℃humidity 5 % to 95 %
Operational Specifications
Multi I/O port
Serial Port One external RS-232 Serial port
USB Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 480 Mbps rate (x5)
LAN Port Realtek RTL8103E 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller
VGA / HDMI Nvidia MCP7A-ION integrated Graphic chipset
4-in-1 Card Secure Digital (SD) / MultiMedia Card(MMC/MMC4.0) /
Memory Stick(MS/MS-Pro) / xD Memory Card
PCI Express Card Slot Supported
LINE OUT Supported
SPDIF
(Digital audio out)
5.1 Channel supported (Depend on source signal)
Attention
● The product specifications may change without prior notice to
improve the performance.
Product Information
NC2000 Specications

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Basic Components
Product Information
NC2000 Components
NC2000 consists of the following components. Please check that these components are present prior to
installing.
Attention
● The illustration may differ from your product. Some of these items may change depending on circum-
stances.
NC2000 Setup Program/User Manual
screw x 2

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Product Information
Back Panel
Number each screen Function Descriptions
HDMI Out For an HDMI-compatible monitor.
LAN Connector For a LAN cable.
USB In For USB-type devices, including memory, hard disk, CD-ROM, Key-
board, and mouse.
PCI MINI EXPRESS card slot Provided for PCI Mini Express Cards.
A
B
C
D
Name and Functions of Each Part (NC2000)
C
C
AB
D

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1Remove the screw.
2Attach the Box Guide to the rail slots, and press it upward.
3Use screws to secure the player and the Box Guide as shown below.
NC2000 Connection
We recommend you to use the items provided with your NC2000 and follow our instructions for integrating
the product with your monitor in order to ensure the correct results.
Attention
● The monitor illustrations shown above to guide your integration may differ from your product.
How to Install

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Display
Software
Component
LG SuperSign Solution
Display
Media player
Software
LG
SuperSign is a digital signage solution that was developed exclusively by LG Electronics. The LG SuperSign
solution offers display, media player (hardware and software), and management programs.
Display is connected to the media player and used to show advertising videos. SuperSign Solution supports most
LCD monitor display products supporting LG RS-232C protocols. The brightness, resolution, sound, and other
features of an LG RS-232C protocols-enabled monitor can be controlled by the SuperSign Manager software.
Media Player
SuperSign Solution's media player includes the NC2000 hardware as well as its software.
SuperSign Solution provides the SuperSign Manager software, an all-in-one management program that is
used to control the display and the media player, as well as create and distribute media.
What is SuperSign?
SuperSign Solution
● More information on SuperSign Manager is available in the SuperSign Manager section of this document.
● Digital Signage Solution is a network-based digital signage communication program. These new advertising
media can be used in various places such as commercial and public facilities, airports, and schools,
depending on the ad content and location characteristics.
Note
● Display types and their controllable range are listed in the Appendix to this document.
Note
Note

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SuperSign Player
SuperSign Player
2Click Setting to display the password entry screen.
1To use the SuperSign Player setting menu, right click on the SuperSign Player ( ) icon located on
the Windows taskbar. Its pop-up menu will appear as shown below.
SuperSign Player can be customized for multiple users.
Log-in to Setting Menu
3Type in your password and click OK to view the <SuperSign Player Menu> as shown below.
SuperSign Player Settings
● The SuperSign Player's default password is set to "0000".
● You can change the password by yourself. For details on password setting, refer to Password of this document.
Note

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SuperSign PlayerSuperSign Player
Network Settings
You can set the player IP (the IP of the NC2000 in which SuperSign Player software is installed) and the server
IP (the IP of the PC in which SuperSign Manager software is installed) in Network Settings.
NIC Setting
With NIC Setting option, you can select a network interface card from the list. This option is used when there are
more than one network card installed on your player.
● SuperSign Player will automatically detect a network
interface card available when the player is started.
Player IP setting
Player IP setting is for the NC2000 IP settings. It is set to Dynamic IP by default.
● With Dynamic IP enabled, the IP will be automatically
generated.
● With Static IP option, you can assign a specic IP for
NC2000 by yourself.
● The Player name is set to the MAC address of the
NC2000 network device by default. The user can change
it later.
● Click the Save button to save the settings.
Note

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SuperSign PlayerSuperSign Player
Server IP setting
In the Server IP setting you can set the IP of the PC (server) in which SuperSign Manager is installed.
It is set to Auto Setting by default.
Wizard Setting
SuperSign Solution now provides SuperSign Network Setup Wizard that guides you through the steps necessary
to configure network settings on your SuperSign Player and SuperSign Manager.
● With Auto Setting selected, the IP of the server using the
same network as the player will be automatically assigned.
● With Manual Setting selected, you can choose a specic
server IP.
● Click the Save button to save the settings.
Attention
● Before continuing with the wizard, please make sure you already have a SuperSign Manager installed on
your server. If not, this wizard may not setup network connections correctly.
● Only IPv4 is supported in the player and the server IP settings.
● If you entered the IP manually, and the network is disconnected, check the IP address and try again.
Note

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SuperSign Player
1Select the network environment that you want to use to connect to SuperSign Manager and SuperSign
Player.
SuperSign Player
Follow the steps below to setup network connections by using the wizard.
● If the default gateway address and the subnet mask set to the SuperSign Manager are same as the
SuperSign Player, they are connected to the same network.
● Here is how to find the default gateway address and subnet mask set to your SuperSign Manager.
Go to the desktop of the server on which the SuperSign Manager is installed.
1. Click Start > Control Panel.
2. On the control panel, double-click Network Connections.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection.
4. Click Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
6 < Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Registration Information> dialog box appears.
7. Check the default gateway address and the subnet mask.
● For SuperSign Player network settings, see SuperSign Player Settings > Network Settings in this
document.
● Choose the LAN when the SuperSign Manger and the
SuperSign player are connected to the same network.
● Choose the WAN when the SuperSign Manger and the
SuperSign player are connected to the different networks.
Note

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SuperSign Player
3Select a network interface card that will be used for
network connections.
2
Enter a name for the SuperSign Player. The SuperSign
Manager will use the name to identify the connected
players.
SuperSign Player
4
Set the SuperSign player IP address. Player's IP address
can be assigned automatically or manually.
● Choose the Dynamic IP when you want the wizard to
automatically set the IP settings.
● Choose the Static IP when you want to assign the IP
address yourself.

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SuperSign PlayerSuperSign Player
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Connection will be made if the player is connected with a
network cable properly. To complete the network connec-
tion, move to SuperSign Manager and select Option >
Start search in the File menu. Please check the connec-
tion to players by running "Start search".
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Set the IP address for the server on which the SuperSign
manager is installed. Server's IP address can be assigned
automatically or manually.
● Choose the Auto Setting when you want the wizard to
automatically assign the IP address to the server.
● Choose the Manual Setting when you want to assign the
IP address yourself.
Attention
● If the network setting is failed with an error, make sure that the server and player are connected to the
network and try again.

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SuperSign PlayerSuperSign Player
Screen setting
In the Screen setting menu, you can choose the screen view type. The type is set to Landscape by default.
● Select Landscape when you place the monitor horizontally.
● Select Portrait when you place the monitor vertically.

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SuperSign PlayerSuperSign Player
Password
In Password menu, you can set a password to access the SuperSign player menus.
Settings
You can choose whether you want to use a password when entering the SuperSign Player menu.
Change
You can change the password required for the SuperSign Player Menu. The password should be a four-digit
number. You will then have to use your new password to launch the SuperSign Player Menu.
● If you select Enable, you must type in your pass-
word to use the SuperSign Player Menu.
● If you select Disable, you can use the SuperSign
Player Menu without entering the password.
1
Enter a new password in Change menu and click the
OK button.
Verify menu will be activated.
2
In the Verify menu, re-enter the same password you
used in the Change menu. Save the change by clicking
the OK button.
3This will display the message: "Your password has been
changed."

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SuperSign Player
EWF
SuperSign Player
In the EWF menu, you can select whether you want to use the Enhanced Write Filter feature of Microsoft
Windows XP Embedded.
● EWF protects against viruses that can destroy the
product le system.
● With EWF set to Enable, you cannot add, delete, or
modify data saved in the C drive of NC2000.
● When you need to add a new program to NC2000, set
EWF to Disable.
● With Enable selected, the new program cannot be
installed.
● To apply the EWF change, restart your system.
Attention
● When EWF was enabled, the data will be deleted if you reboot the machine even though you saved data in
the C drive. If you want to keep the data, save it in the D drive.
● For more information on EWF, visit the Microsoft website.
● Settings of the <SuperSign Player menu> such as network and screen settings and the EWF password are
not deleted, because they are not controlled by EWF functions.
● It takes about five seconds to two minutes for the IP and EWF setting changes to be applied.
Note

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SuperSign PlayerSuperSign Player
Initialize S/W
When you click Yes, the SuperSign Player settings will return to the same conditions that existed at the time of
your purchase.
When you click the on the menu, an alert window will be displayed as shown below.
The Initialize S/W menu allows you to initialize the SuperSign Player settings.
Attention
● Even after you initialize the software, the network settings will not be reset.

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SuperSign Player
1Change EWF to Disable on the SuperSign Player Menu.
2In Windows, select Start > Setting > Control Panel > Regional and Language Options.
3Choose the language you want to use as shown in the illustration.
4Re-install SuperSign Player with the new language.
5Change EWF to Enable on the SuperSign Player Menu.
6Reboot the system.
SuperSign Player
Regional and Language Options Settings
Regional and Language Options Settings
If you want to change the language, you can use <Regional and Language Options> of Microsoft Windows XP
Embedded, the NC2000's Operating System.
You can change the language as follows:
Attention
● SuperSign Manager and SuperSign Player should use the same language.

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SuperSign PlayerSuperSign Player
Signage Mode (Video Playback Mode)
With NC2000 on and set up, SuperSign Player runs automatically. Then SuperSign Player automatically
executes the Play schedule feature. Signage mode is for playing pre-distributed videos based on the as-
signed schedule.
The Signage mode screen is shown below.
SuperSign Player Functions
Attention
● The playback may be slow when more than two Full HD videos (H.264, MPEG-2, WMV) or other types of
media are played simultaneously.
● When messages or texts are overlapped with more than two videos, this may cause blinking.
● The PowerDVD SE is included in SuperSign Player. If you remove the PowerDVD from SuperSign Player,
quick video play will not be available.
● If you use Transition Effect onto Full HD-level pictures or more than two pictures, playback may become slow.
● A change to the Windows Standard Timeline will be applied after SuperSign Player is restarted.
● When SuperSign Player is restarted, ad content is automatically played according to the last transferred
schedule. However, content distributed from the Edit contents or Management menu of SuperSign Manager will
not auto-played, even if SuperSign Player is restarted. Check out SuperSign Manager Schedule for details.
Note