SAM-MZ - Multi Zone Digital Signage Player
V1.0
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What’s on screen?
When you first switch on a new SAM-MZ, you will see a screen similar to the below screen
Zones are configured using the
3Zone Instant Messenger
software on the supplied CD.
Zone 1
is used to play movies and/or images
Zone 2
is used to play configurable banner adverts containing customised text and images. You can display up to 10
separate adverts in sequence.
Zone 3
is used to play a scrolling text message.
Turning the SAM-MZ Player off and on.
If you wish to turn off the player, simply press the blue ‘Power’ button on the front surface of the player to the right of the
name sticker. After a short delay the player will shut down and the LED’s will extinguish.
To switch the player back on, press the button on the front surface to the right of the name sticker. There will be a short
delay before the image is displayed on the display screen.
In the event of a power cut, the SAM-MZ will switch itself back on automatically.
Step 2) Installing the 3Zone software on your PC.
In order to edit the information being displayed on screen, you need to install the included software onto your own PC or
laptop.
System Requirements:
a.
Your own PC or Laptop must be running Windows XP or Windows 7.
b.
The .NET Framework 2.0 is required. If you are running Windows XP and this component is not yet installed, you
will be prompted to download and install it during the installation. If this should happen, follow the on-screen
instructions and ensure you have a valid internet connection for the duration of the installation.
c.
You will temporarily need administrator rights. In Windows 7, click ‘Yes’ if you are warned that the installation
program will make changes to your computer.