7. Playlist Commander
a) Local Directory:
Load media files from local PCʼs directory. Once files are
moved to right window, press ʻEZ-Playʼ on selected group and the server will
transfer files to client(s).
b) Remote HTTP Server:
Type URL address and filename from remote HTTP
server.
c) Remote FTP Server:
Log into any FTP server and browse files.
d) File Type: mpl:
File filter check box is for playlist extension (.mpl) only. This
feature is to support multiple playlist with time range settings.
e) Open:
Open existing playlist file.
f) Save:
Save new playlist file or overwrite existing one.
g) >:
Move single file to playlist window.
h) >>:
Move all files to playlist window.
i) Select Group:
User must specify which group to execute “EZ-Play” and
“Playlist” buttons.
j) EZ-Play:
All the media files on the right playlist window will be sent to the client
and afterwards, playback will start immediately. This is manual mode, controlled
by user.
k) AutoPlay:
New feature on v.0225-2008 and later. ʻPlaylistʼ is changed to
ʻAutoPlayʼ. Create Autoplaylist.mpl file under that group and enable Autoplay
mode. This will not be effective until the signage player reboots. User can pre-
assign playlist file for a particular group of players.
l) Duration/Times:
For JPEG images, “duration” will control how long an image is
displayed. For movies/videos, “times” will be the succession counter on how
many times a video/movie is repeated before the next file is played.
