Sony Ziris Canvas BZSQ-VW001 User manual

Ziris Canvas
Installation and User Manual
Before operating the software, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
BZSQ-VW001
Version 4.00
1st Edition
© 2008 Sony United Kingdom Limited

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NOTICE TO USERS
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whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or
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Sony United Kingdom Limited reserves the right to make
any modification to this manual or the information
contained herein at any time without notice.
The software described herein may also be governed by
the terms of a separate user license agreement.
Material data used for content creation, such as video,
graphics, and text, may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
distribution and/or playout of such content may be
contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Also, the system allows you to use the fonts installed on
the PC to create text material. Such fonts are copyrighted.
Authorization or right of transmission is required to use
them for playout.
Trademark Notice
• Sony is a registered trademark, and Ziris is a trademark
of Sony United Kingdom Limited.
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symbols.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview of Ziris Canvas on Playstation®3..................................5
Multi screen presentation ...................................................................... 6
Associated documents ........................................................................... 6
Content preparation using Ziris Create ................................................. 6
Content Delivery Using Ziris Edge ....................................................... 6
Summary of Features............................................................................. 7
Ziris View Supported Functions and Formats ..............................8
Disk Space for Content.......................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Setting up Ziris View PS3................................................................9
Ziris View PS3 software........................................................................ 9
PS3 system software.............................................................................. 9
Workflow: Configuration...............................................................10
Connection .....................................................................................11
Controller/Keyboard............................................................................ 11
PS3 configuration ..........................................................................12
Menu navigation.................................................................................. 13
Unlocking the menu settings ............................................................... 13
Network settings.................................................................................. 14
Display settings ................................................................................... 16
Audio output settings........................................................................... 17
Date and time settings ......................................................................... 18
Recommended initial settings ............................................................. 19
Ziris View Start-up and Configuration .........................................20
Exiting Ziris View ............................................................................... 20
Adding a Ziris View device to Ziris Manage ...................................... 21
Requesting a licence............................................................................ 22
Importing licence files......................................................................... 22
Ziris View PS3 Status tab..............................................................23
Ziris View PS3 Settings tab...........................................................25
Presentation ...................................................................................27
Time Synchronization ......................................................................... 27
Multi-screen IDs.................................................................................. 29
Chapter 3 Using Ziris View PS3 with Ziris Create
Using with Ziris Create..................................................................31

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Default media ...................................................................................... 31
Supported media formats..................................................................... 31
Creating a Channel for Ziris View PS3............................................... 31
Channel Manager Window ............................................................32
Creating new channels......................................................................... 32
Creating a new channel (Ziris View PS3, with Ziris Edge) ................ 32
Importing Material .............................................................................. 34
Creating a Playlist ............................................................................... 35
Editing the Presentation Layout...................................................36
Validation........................................................................................37
Synchronising Video and Audio ..................................................39
Text Editor ......................................................................................40
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
PS3 / Display Troubleshooting.....................................................41
Ziris View Troubleshooting...........................................................42
Ziris View communication problems with Ziris Manage ................... 43
Known Issues.................................................................................44
Maximum Bit Rates for Video ............................................................ 44
Change of current presentation is not synchronized ........................... 44
Deleting large files (> 2GB) may interfere with playout. ................... 44
Cancel download in progress .............................................................. 45
Disk Space on Ziris Create and Ziris Edge ......................................... 45
Appendix 1 Screen layouts
Screen layouts explained..............................................................47
Introduction to XML ........................................................................... 48
screen_layout.xml................................................................................ 48
Appendix 2 Third Party Licences
Table of Licences...........................................................................51

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Overview of Ziris Canvas on Playstation®3
Chapter
Chapter 1 Introduction
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Introduction
Overview of Ziris Canvas on Playstation®3
Ziris Canvas is part of Sony’s Ziris Digital Signage
Network Solution adding support for multi-screen
presentation using Ziris View on Sony’s Playstation®3
(PS3).
Ziris View receives media content and associated control
files via an IP network originating from Ziris Create,
through Ziris Edge. These files are stored on the PS3’s
hard disk in preparation for playout to directly connected
display devices. The presentation and layout of the media
and the schedule of playout time(s) is specified by the
control files.
Ziris Canvas supports a range of media types including
Video (SD/HD), audio, text and graphics. It supports
portrait or landscape format for displays in addition to
multi-screen presentations which can be arranged to
produce custom layouts.
Ziris View requires an Ethernet or wireless network
connection between Ziris Manage and Ziris Edge,
enabling Ziris Manage to control and monitor the display
devices. In this way, the entire Ziris Digital Signage
Network may be managed from a single location.

6Overview of Ziris Canvas on Playstation®3
Chapter 1 Introduction
Multi screen presentation
As well as single screen displays in portrait and landscape,
multiple Ziris View players can be combined for simple
regular matrix multi-screen video walls, or arranged in a
custom layout to produce a complex presentation.
Associated documents
Users familiar with the other Ziris digital signage products:
Create, Manage and Edge should find sufficient
information in this manual to set up and operate Ziris
Canvas. New users are recommended to use this manual
and refer to the following manuals when necessary.
• Ziris System Manual
• Ziris Create Installation and Reference Manual for
Administrator
• Ziris Create Operation and Reference Manual for
Authors
• Ziris Manage Installation and User Manual
• Ziris Edge Installation and User Manual
• Sony Playstation®3 Quick Reference Guide (Visit http:/
/uk.playstation.com/help-support/manuals/ps3/)
Content preparation using Ziris
Create
Every Ziris system requires the Ziris Create application to
prepare media content files, create a playlist, and schedule
it for playout on an appropriate display device.
Content Delivery Using Ziris Edge
Ziris Edge buffers media content generated by Ziris
Create, storing it on-board until requested by Ziris View.
Ziris View ‘pulls’ content from the Ziris Edge server when
required, using either a fixed or dynamic IP address.
The added flexibility of the system provided by the media
content being stored by Ziris Edge means that changes
made to the playlist do not require a new download from
Ziris Create, only the missing parts of the media are
downloaded.
The internet can be used to provide the network
connections between Ziris Edge and associated Ziris View
playout devices. When using the internet, it is
recommended that a firewall is used to protect the severs.

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Overview of Ziris Canvas on Playstation®3
Chapter 1 Introduction
Summary of Features
Ziris View provides the following playout features:
• High-quality video and audio playback.
• Single or synchronized multi-player presentations.
• Supports media designs with multiple layers, including
up to two video items.
• Supports ‘default playlist selection’, ensuring a default
programme is played out if no media is scheduled.
• Remote access and monitoring to any Ziris View
network player. Ziris View integrates completely with
Ziris Manage, providing you with current status and ‘As
run’ logs – so you can be confident your content was
played as scheduled.
• Remote daily reboot time can be set remotely for Ziris
View via Ziris Manage.
• Fixed or dynamic IP address to ‘pull’ content from Ziris
Edge, enabling fixed or mobile signage solutions.

8Ziris View Supported Functions and Formats
Chapter 1 Introduction
Ziris View Supported Functions and Formats
The tables below detail the supported media formats and
Presentation details for Ziris View.
Disk Space for Content
Ziris View must maintain at least 2.5GB of disk space free
for other files and for use by the PS3 system software.
The PS3 hard disk can be upgraded to a larger size if
required.
Image format Extension Maximum size Other details
JPEG .jpg 2048 x 2048 Baseline-only; ‘Progressive’ JPEG is not supported.
PNG .png 2048 x 2048
Video format Extension Maximum size Minimum
duration
Maximum
duration
Bit rate Frame rate
MPEG 2
Elementary
Stream MP@HL
.mpg 1920 x 1080 1 second 2 hours Up to 25 Mbits/s
recommended
Absolute maximum 51 Mbit/s
24 fps
25 fps
30 fps
Audio format Extension Minimum
duration
Maximum
duration
Maximum
bit rate
Channels Sample rate
Dolby Digital .ac3 1 second 2 hours 640 kbit/s 2.0 or 5.1 48 kHz
Description Limit
Minimum duration 5 seconds
Maximum duration 24 hours
Maximum concurrent video items 2
Maximum concurrent audio items 2
Maximum bit rate for 1 video item 51 Mbit/s
Maximum total bit rate for 2 video items 41 Mbit/s
Maximum concurrent pixels of source media e.g. 1 full
screen 1920 x 1080 image requires 2073600 pixels.
12441600

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Setting up Ziris View PS3
Chapter
Chapter 2 Getting Started
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Getting Started
Setting up Ziris View PS3
Ziris View can be used in single display or multi-screen
situations. In a multi-screen application all players will
have to be configured individually. Thereafter they can be
monitored through Ziris Manage.
Ziris View PS3 software
Software for Ziris View PS3 is supplied on a single Blu-
ray PLAYSTATION3 Game disc. One disc is required per
player as it requires the presence of the disc to run.
PS3 system software
Ziris View on PS3 will be supplied with the correct version
of the PLAYSTATION3 System software. Do not attempt
to upgrade the installed version.
AC Power
Ethernet to Ziris Manage
& Ziris Edge
Video & Audio
Example: Multi-screen
connection

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Workflow: Configuration
Connecting and configuring requires several steps to
complete:
• Connection
• PS3 Configuration
• Ziris View Configuration
•Presentation
The figure below provides an overview of the
configuration workflow. Each step is described in detail
within the following paragraphs. When the configuration
has been completed you will be able to schedule and view
content from Ziris Create.
For additional information see the “Quick Reference
Guide” supplied with your PS3 or visit:
http://uk.playstation.com/help-support/manuals/ps3/
and download the appropriate Quick Reference Guide for
your PS3. The Quick Reference Guide gives additional
information on the following items:
• Position of connectors
• XMB (XrossMediaBar) used in the PS3 menus
• SIXAXIS controller (Wireless)
• Wireless LAN settings
• On-screen keyboard