MEDIAFUSION is an integrated platform for the management and scheduling of multimedia content (video, audio and images), events information across a number of plasma/LCD/TV screens in a hospitality venue. These plasma and/or LCD screens can be installed in both LAN and WAN network.

The MEDIAFUSION platform enables users to manage the delivery of content from a Single Workstation or Multiple Workstations via Client-Server Applications.

The schematic diagram below depicts the MEDIAFUSION LAN configuration that comprises a Scheduler system and multiple Player systems (per display unit).

The schematic diagram below depicts the MEDIAFUSION WAN configuration that comprises a Scheduler system and Server on one end of the WAN and multiple Player systems (per display unit) at various remote locations.

2.1 MEDIAFUSION Software Suite

MEDIAFUSION software suite comprises of:

Administrator Client Applications:

· MediaFusion Scheduler

· MediaFusion Media Library

· MediaFusion Player Designer

· MediaFusion License Manager

Virtual Server:

· MediaFusion Sever

Player Client Application:

· MediaFusion Player

Notes:

· On a simple network situation, you can install Scheduler, Media Library, Player Designer and Server in the same machine (Do ensure that the machine is of higher specifications).

· You can also install various different Administrator Client Applications to different workstations

· MEDIAFUSION is an “install and run application”. When you purchase the software, an installation CD ROM will be given. The installation steps can be found in later chapters.

2.1.1 Software Pre-requisite & OS Platforms

MEDIAFUSION is a Windows™ © based software. It operates in XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 platforms with .NET Framework.

MEDIAFUSION requires some 3^rd Party components to function. These components are free and are not added to the cost of purchase of our software.

FOR VISTA 64 BIT

Pre-requisites:

S/no	PC Install with	Required Software Pre-Installs (Can be found in CD Rom)
01	MEDIAFUSION Server, License Manager	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe SQLEXPR.EXE QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
02	MEDIAFUSION Media Library	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
03	MEDIAFUSION Scheduler, Player Designer	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
04	MEDIAFUSION Player	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi

FOR WIN XP 64 BIT

Pre-requisites:

S/no	PC Install with	Required Software Pre-Installs (Can be found in CD Rom)
01	MEDIAFUSION Server, License Manager	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe SQLEXPR.EXE quicktimeplayer730.exe ** SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
02	MEDIAFUSION Media Library	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe quicktimeplayer730.exe ** SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
03	MEDIAFUSION Scheduler, Player Designer	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe quicktimeplayer730.exe ** SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
04	MEDIAFUSION Player	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe quicktimeplayer730.exe ** SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi

FOR XP 32 BIT

Pre-requisites:

S/no	PC Install with	Required Software Pre-Installs (Can be found in CD Rom)
01	MEDIAFUSION Server, License Manager	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe sqlexpr32.exe * quicktimeplayer755.exe ** SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
02	MEDIAFUSION Media Library	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe quicktimeplayer755.exe ** SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
03	MEDIAFUSION Scheduler, Player Designer	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe quicktimeplayer755.exe ** SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
04	MEDIAFUSION Player	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe quicktimeplayer755.exe ** SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi

FOR VISTA 32 BIT

Pre-requisites:

S/no	PC Install with	Required Software Pre-Installs (Can be found in CD Rom)
01	MEDIAFUSION Server, License Manager	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe sqlexpr32.exe * QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
02	MEDIAFUSION Media Library	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
03	MEDIAFUSION Scheduler, Player Designer	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
04	MEDIAFUSION Player	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi

FOR WINDOWS 7 32 BIT

Pre-requisites:

S/no	PC Install with	Required Software Pre-Installs (Can be found in CD Rom)
01	MEDIAFUSION Server, License Manager	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe sqlexpr32.exe * QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
02	MEDIAFUSION Media Library	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
03	MEDIAFUSION Scheduler, Player Designer	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi
04	MEDIAFUSION Player	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe SSCERuntime-ENU-x86.msi

MEDIAFUSION INSTALLERS:

Use the same installer for all XP, Vista and Windows 7 (32 or 64Bit)

GENERAL INSTALLATION STEPS:

Step 1: Install all pre-requisite Software

Step 2: Install License Manager, Media Library and Server (Activate License)

Step 3: Install Scheduler, Player Designer

Step 4: Install Players (Activate published player license)

Step 5: Restart All Installed PC before using the solution

2.1.2 Hardware Preference

For Player:

Minimum Specifications

· Pentium 4 and above

· 512MB Ram

· 32MB Video Ram

· 40GB HD

Optimal Specifications

· Intel Core 2 Dual and above

· 1GB Ram

· 512 MB Video Ram

· 80GB HD

For Scheduler/Server/Media Library/Player Designer:

Minimum Specifications

· Pentium 4 and above

· 1GB Ram

· 32MB Video Ram

· 80 GB HD

Optimal Specifications

· Intel Core 2 Dual and above

· 3GB Ram

· 512 MB Video Ram

· 160GB HD

2.1.3 Supported Media File Types

MEDIAFUSION can support a wide variety of media and other types of file formats. The Player is based on QuickTime Player Technology and Windows Media Player 9.0 and above.

Supported file extension:

Video File Types

Image File Types

Others

.mov

.qt

.mqv

.avi

.vfw

.dv

.div

.mpeg

.mpg

.m1s

.m1v

.m1a

.m75

.m15

.mp2

.mpm

.mpv

.mp4

.m4v

.3gp

.3gpp

.3g2

.3gp2

.wmv

.avi

.dat

.pict

.pic

.pct

.png

.qtif

.qti

.tif

.tiff

.bmp

.psd

.gif

.jpeg

.jpg

.jpe

.jp2

.swf

URL

Html

mht

mms

rstp

mp3

2.2 What is New in Ver.3.5

MEDIAFUSION Version 3.5 has these new features:

· Flexibility of adding more licenses in the future

· Flexibility of re-purposing your displays with Player Designer

· Flexibility of re-using your licenses on other machines with License Manager

· Player Status monitoring

· More media files supported

· WAN Support

· RSS Feed

· Interactive Component

· TCP and Mouse Event Triggers

· Streaming Support

· Video Capture Card and TV Card Support

And more!!

3 MEDIAFUSION Pre-Installation Preparations

Please refer to Section 2.1.1 for the required pre-requisite software for various platforms.

Notes:

· Scheduler/Server/Media Library/Player Designer can be installed on the same machine or each having different machines

· License Manager must be installed with Server

· The Server must have a defined IP for WAN

As a general guideline, it is best to follow these installation sequences:

Step 1: Select the PC to be the Server, install MEDIAFUSION License Manager, MEDIAFUSION Media Library & MEDIAFUSION Server (These 3 are preferred to be installed on the same machine, however License Manager and Server MUST be installed on the same machine.)

Step 2: Importing of License into MEDIAFUSION License Manager

Step 3: Exporting of Player Licenses from MEDIAFUSION License Manager

Step 4: Installation up of Scheduler/Player Designer (Can be on different machines)

Step 5: Setting up of Player Application (at the player PC) and importing of Player licenses

Notes:

Please refer to the various application topics on “Step-by-Step” guide of the installations for each individual Application.

Possible MEDIAFUSION SERVER and SCHEDULER arrangement:

3.1 Preparation of Server PC

Please refer to Section 2.1.1 for the required pre-requisite software for various platforms.

The optimal Server Machine will include these applications

· MEDIAFUSION SERVER (Please refer to Section 4 for the “Step-by-Step” Guide)

· MEDIAFUSION LICENSE MANAGER (Please refer to Section 5 for the “Step-by-Step” Guide)

· MEDIAFUSION MEDIA LIBRARY (Please refer to Section 7 for the “Step-by-Step” Guide)

3.2 Preparation of Scheduler PC

Please refer to Section 2.1.1 for the required pre-requisite software for various platforms.

You will need to install these applications on the Scheduler PC:

· MEDIAFUSION SCHEDULER (Please refer to Section 6 for the “Step-by-Step” Guide)

· Optional: MEDIAFUSION MEDIA LIBRARY, MEDIAFUSION PLAYER DESIGNER

Notes:

· MEDIAFUSION PLAYER DESIGNER can also be installed onto separate PCs.

3.3 Preparation of Player PC

Please refer to Section 2.1.1 for the required pre-requisite software for various platforms.

You will need to install these applications on the Scheduler PC:

· MEDIAFUSION PLAYER (Please refer to Section 9 for the “Step-by-Step” Guide)

4 MEDIAFUSION License Manager Overview