SHARP EP-CA22 ePoster Color Electronic Paper Display Instruction Manual

System Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 (32 bit / 64 bit version), Windows 11
- CPU: At least Intel Celeron or AMD Sempron 1.6GHz
- Memory: At least 2GB
- Hard Disk: At least 500 MB free space

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Install:

Please download the setup program using the Information Display
Downloader. Refer to the Information Display Downloader manual for
detailed instructions.

2. How to Use:

Starting this software: Check the port number
by right-clicking on LS-Signage HTTP Server and selecting About
HTTP Server – Server Info. If a dialog appears, click Allow.

3. Panel Management:

4. Register Monitors:

Change the monitor settings using the ePaper Settings
Tool.
Set Network Settings in Display to connect the monitor to the
network.

Apply the Display settings and connect the monitor to the
network.
Set Player ID in Network setting of e-Signage S Player.

5. Register the Monitor to this Software (Panel
Management):

6. Prepare Content (Content Folder Management):

FAQ:

Q: How can I check the port number for LS-Signage HTTP
Server?

A: Right-click on LS-Signage HTTP Server and select About HTTP
Server – Server Info to view the port number.

Q: What are the system requirements for LS-Signage
software?

A: The system requirements include Windows 10 (32 bit / 64 bit
version) or Windows 11, at least Intel Celeron or AMD Sempron
1.6GHz CPU, at least 2GB memory, and at least 500 MB free space on
the hard disk.

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LS-Signage
Version 1.0
OPERATION MANUAL

Applicable models (as of August 2025) EP-CA22

Available models differ according to region.

Introduction
This software delivers content to applicable model. Can be distributed to up to 20 applicable models.
Important Information
· This software has been shipped after strict quality control and product inspection. If, however, you find any failure, contact your product dealer.
· Please understand that SHARP CORPORATION bears no responsibility for errors made during use by the customer or a third party, nor for any other malfunctions or damage to this software arising during use, except where indemnity liability is recognized under law.
· Transcribing or duplicating part or all of this manual and/or this software without permission from our company is not permitted. · As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for
product improvement without prior notice. · The screens and procedures are examples. The contents or details may vary depending on the screen configuration and OS
version, etc. The screen is for explanatory purposes. · This manual does not contain basic operating instructions for Windows.
Trademarks
· Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. · All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

System Requirements

Windows 10 (32 bit / 64 bit version), Windows 11

CPU
Memory Hard disk

At least Intel Celeron or AMD Sempron 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon II X2 2.8GHz or higher recommended At least 2GB At least 500 MB free space

* A network environment is required.

Install
Please download the setup program using the Information Display Downloader. For this software information, refer to the Information Display Downloader manual.
TIP · This can only be done by a user with administrator authority. · If SHARP Digital Signage Software or e-Signage S is already installed on your computer, can not install this software. · To use this software, you must agree to the software license agreement that is appeared in installation. 1. Exit all applications that are running. 2. Double-click the downloaded setup program. 3. For the remainder of the procedure, follow the instructions shown on the screen.
· When the “User Account Control” dialog box appears, click “Yes” (or “Allow”). · When a security warning screen (The publisher could not be verified.) appears, click “Allow”. 4. Click [finish] button when the Installation Complete dialog appears. This completes the installation of this software.
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How to use
Starting this software
There are the following ways to start this software: · On the desktop, double-click the “LS-Signage” shortcut icon. · Click the “Start” button, and then select “All Programs” – “LS-Signage”. * When this software starts the first time, the port number used by the web server function appeared. (normally used 18080.)
This port number can be checked later if right-click on “LS-Signage HTTP Server” and select “About HTTP Server” – “Server Info”. If the following dialog appears, click “Allow”.
* This software uses some common files with e-Signage.
Panel Management Register the monitor that will deliver the content to this software. Must be changed the monitor settings before registering.
Content Folder Management Register the contents you want to distribute in a folder. Distribute different contents by preparing multiple folders.
Distribution Distribute contents registered in a folder to applicable model.
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Register monitors
Follow the steps below to register the monitor that will deliver the content to this software. (1) Change the monitor settings. (2) Register the monitor to this software.
TIP · In this software, a registered monitor is called a “panel”.
Change the monitor settings
Change the monitor settings to register the monitor to this software. Use the ePaper Settings Tool that is applicable with the monitor to change the monitor settings. For information about the ePaper Settings Tool, please refer to the ePaper Settings Tool manual.
(1) Set the following in “System Settings” of “Display”. · Set “Content Playback Mode” to “e-Signage S Player”. · Set the clock of the monitor in “Date and Time”.
(2) Set “Network Settings” in “Display” to connect the monitor to the network. (3) Apply the “Display” settings to the monitor and connect the monitor to the network. (4) Set the following in “Network setting” of “e-Signage S Player”.
· Set “Content distribution method” to “PULL”. · Set “Host name or IP address” to IP address of the computer this software is running on. (See “TIP” below.) · Set “Port number” to the port number which is displayed when this software started the first time. (Normally 18080.) · Set “User name” to “http”. · Set “Password” to “http”. · Set “Tenant ID” to “group1”. · Set “Player ID” to “%playerid%”. (5) Apply the “e-Signage S Player” settings to the monitor.
* Player ID is character string starting with “@” to identify monitors. When “Player ID” is set to “%playerid%”, unique player ID will be automatically set and the monitor will notify the player ID to this software and request registration. The monitor will notify the player ID to this software and request registration. The results will appear on the monitor. Player ID= @EP-xxxx-xxxxxxxx RESULT: SUCCESS
This message will disappear by pressing MODE button. When set the player ID manually, set the player ID in “Player ID”. To register the monitor to this software, click “Add” in Panel Management screen.
The next steps will be performed using this software.
TIP · Check the IP address by following the steps.
(1) Press the [Windows] key + [I] key. (2) Click “Network & Internet”. (3) Select “Ethernet” or “Wi-Fi” from the menu on the left, depending on your connection.
For Ethernet, click on your network connection, and scroll down to see your IP address listed under “Properties”. For Wi-Fi, click on your network connection, and your IP address will be displayed under “IP settings”. · IP address of the computer this software is running on should be fixed.
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Register the monitor to this software (Panel Management)
1. Select “Panel Management” in the software’s launcher. · If there is the monitor waiting for registration, a dialog will appear.
2. Click “Yes”. · Register all monitors waiting for registration. Panel name will be player ID minus “@”.
Register the monitor manually. Specify the “Panel Name” and “Player ID”. Change “Panel Name” and “Player ID”. Delete the panel.
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Prepare content (Content Folder Management)
Register the content you want to distribute in a folder. Distribute different content by preparing multiple folders. 1. Select “Content Folder Management” in the software’s launcher.
Create a folder to register the content. (1) Click “Add”.
(2) Specify “Folder Name”, “Folder Description” and “Duration”. (3) Click “Add”
The folder will be created. Register content in a folder (1) Click ” “.
The corresponding folder will open in Explorer. (2) Copy the content into the opened folder. Preview the content (1) Click ” “.
To close the preview, press the [ESC] key. TIP · The preview is for reference. Actual playback may differ. · PDF cannot be previewed. Delete a folder (1) Click ” “.
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Distribute content (Distribution)
Distribute contents registered in a folder to applicable model. Set the folder to distribute to each panel. 1. Select “Distribution” in the software’s launcher.
This screen shows the distribution status.
The following distribution methods are available: · Distribute via the network · Distribute using a USB flash drive
Distribute via the network
1. Click “Distribute”. 2. Select “Distribution via network”, and click “Next”. 3. Select the folder you want to distribute, and click “Confirm Distribution”. 4. Select the panel to distribute content, and click “Confirm Distribution”.
Distribute using a USB flash drive
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the computer. 2. Click “Distribute”. 3. Select “USB memory/SD card”, and click “Next”. 4. Select the folder you want to distribute, and click “Confirm Distribution”. 5. Select the destination drive. 6. After saving is complete, remove the USB flash drive from the computer. 7. Connect the power source to the monitor. 8. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port (for data) on the monitor.
· The content saved on the USB flash drive will be distributed in the monitor. · The indicator will flash red while the USB flash drive is being accessed. Do not remove the USB flash drive. The indicator will
stop flashing red after the settings have been applied. 9. Remove the USB flash drive once the settings have been applied.
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Uninstall
TIP · This can only be done by a user with administrator authority. 1. Exit this software. 2. Select “Settings” from the “Start” menu. 3. Click “Apps”. 4. Select “LS-Signage” and click “Uninstall”. 5. For the remainder of the procedure, follow the instructions shown on the screen.
· When the “User Account Control” dialog box appears, click “Yes” (or “Allow”). This completes the uninstallation.
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License information for this software
Software components This product consists of multiple independent software components for which our company and third-parties own copyrights. Some software components are distributed as free software and for which third-parties and other related laws. Regarding free software, requests for the source code are sometimes received subject to the condition that the software components be distributed in executable format. For the methods for obtaining the source code of free software and to view the licenses, visit the following Web site. https://jp.sharp/business/lcd-display/support/download/source_e.html
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