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= Prepare the system for installation=
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= DS Composer Installation =
  
For optimal performance, we advise the following configurations:
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For optimal performance, we advise the following configuration:
  
 
* Disable [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Account_Control User Account Control] (UAC) by going to Start → Control Panel → User Accounts → User Account Settings → Never Notify
 
* Disable [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Account_Control User Account Control] (UAC) by going to Start → Control Panel → User Accounts → User Account Settings → Never Notify
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Standalone configuration is a single box solution, requiring no second PC. All Eurosign players
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Standalone configuration is a single box solution, requiring no second PC. All DS players
 
have Composer pre-installed and are capable of operating in this way.
 
have Composer pre-installed and are capable of operating in this way.
  
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Network configuration is a more flexible solution, where Network Composer is installed on a
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Network configuration is a more flexible solution, where Network Composer is installed on a client
 
PC connected to the local network. The player is usually positioned close to the digital signage
 
PC connected to the local network. The player is usually positioned close to the digital signage
display screen and also connected to the local network. Once installed, Eurosign Network
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display screen and also connected to the local network. Once installed, DS Network
 
Composer can automatically detect any players connected to the network.
 
Composer can automatically detect any players connected to the network.
  
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= Software Installation =
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= Installing DS Composer On a Client PC =
  
Insert the Eurosign CD into your CD-ROM.
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Insert the Software CD or USB Key into the client computer and run the Install program.
  
When the Setup screen appears, follow the instructions to install Eurosign in your computer. If
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When the Setup screen appears, follow the instructions to install DS Composer on your computer. If
the Setup screen does not appear automatically, click the Start button on your Windows
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the Install screen does not appear automatically, click the Start button on your Windows
taskbar and then click the Run command. When the Run dialog box opens, enter D:\setup.exe
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taskbar and then click the Run command. When the Run dialog box opens, enter D:\install.bat
and click OK (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive)
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and click OK (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM or USB drive)
  
Important: In case of installing Eurosign from a file and the O.S. is Windows Vista or
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Important: For managed clients, DS must be installed by a system administrator. Consult your IT specialist.
Windows 7, click it with the right button of the mouse and select "Run as administrator".
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==Choose your software==
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[[File:Ds_inst.png|thumb|250px|Choose software]]
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There are 7 versions of the software in the installation wizard. You should choose the one you purchased or else you'll only have access to the trial version.
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The following software versions are available:
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;DS - Digital Signage
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:This is the base version. It contains the [[Composer]] and a single-screen [[Player]].
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;DS Multiview - Digital Signage for more than one screen
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:The same as DS but allows to connect up to 3 screens.
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;FL - Digital Signage and Queue Management
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:Contains the base DS plus the [[Queue Management]] system.
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;FL Multiview - Digital Signage and Queue Management for more than one screen
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:The same as FL but with DS Multiview instead of DS.
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;DSi - Digital Signage and Interactivity support
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:This version contains the DS version with the Interactivity module.
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;Network - Composer Network
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:Contains the Network Composer to connect to existing players
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;Enterprise - Enterprise Composer
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:Contains the Enterprise Composer version that connects to the [[Enterprise Web Server/Setup|Enterprise Web Server]].
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== Software Setup Overview ==
 
== Software Setup Overview ==

Revision as of 22:08, 9 April 2013

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DS Composer Installation

For optimal performance, we advise the following configuration:

  • Disable User Account Control (UAC) by going to Start → Control Panel → User Accounts → User Account Settings → Never Notify
  • Turn off Windows Aero by right-clicking on the desktop and "Personalize". There, choose any of the "Basic and High Contrast Themes".
  • Install codecs:
    • ffdshow - Should be enough for most of the videos.
    • GSpot - In case the video needs extra codecs and you don't know which, this program can help you find out which.

Typical Configurations

Standalone Configuration

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Standalone configuration is a single box solution, requiring no second PC. All DS players have Composer pre-installed and are capable of operating in this way.

In this setup the same computer is used to create presentations and to playback them, suitable for smaller installations. It’s highly advisable to use a PC with dual head VGA graphics adapter.

You can also operate with a single screen. In this case the player must be shut down for composer operation.

Network Configuration

Diagrama QDS Help2.jpg

Network configuration is a more flexible solution, where Network Composer is installed on a client PC connected to the local network. The player is usually positioned close to the digital signage display screen and also connected to the local network. Once installed, DS Network Composer can automatically detect any players connected to the network.

Usually all players and composers are connected on the same local network (same subnet). This is a requirement for Network Composer’s Player Search facility. It is possible to connect players across Wide Area Networks (WAN). Please consult the chapter on Advanced Player Configuration and/or consult your IT specialist.


Installing DS Composer On a Client PC

Insert the Software CD or USB Key into the client computer and run the Install program.

When the Setup screen appears, follow the instructions to install DS Composer on your computer. If the Install screen does not appear automatically, click the Start button on your Windows taskbar and then click the Run command. When the Run dialog box opens, enter D:\install.bat and click OK (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM or USB drive)

Important: For managed clients, DS must be installed by a system administrator. Consult your IT specialist.

Software Setup Overview

Your Eurosign DS/FL Player bundle comes with the latest installation of Player, Local Composer software.

To access the setup options on a player that has already been commissioned, right click on the player logo in the Windows tray and select Open Player to show the player control panel opposite. Then select Options and Setup to access the setup menu


Software Configuration

Please refer to the respective software pages:

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