nCastFusion 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. These plasma and/or LCD screens can be installed in both LAN and WAN network.

The nCastFusion platform enables users to manage the delivery of content from a Builder.

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

The schematic diagram below depicts the nCastFusion WAN configuration that comprises a Builder on one end of the WAN and multiple Player systems (per display unit) at various remote locations. (Builder needs to be connected to a Fix IP line)

2.1 NCASTFUSION Software Suite

NCASTFUSION software suite comprises of:

· nCASTFUSION Builder
The Builder is a Administrative Application to let users organize, schedule and upload media files and templates to the remote digital signages (players)

· nCASTFUSION Player

The Player is a Client Application which receives instructions from the builder and “plays” the contents according to the layouts and schedules

Notes:

· Supports only 1 Builder User

2.1.1 Software Pre-requisite

nCASTFUSION 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 WINDOWS 7 64 BIT

Pre-requisites:

S/no	PC Install with	Required Software Pre-Installs (Can be found in CD Rom)
01	BUILDER	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe
02	PLAYER	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe

FOR VISTA 64 BIT

Pre-requisites:

S/no	PC Install with	Required Software Pre-Installs (Can be found in CD Rom)
01	BUILDER	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe
02	PLAYER	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe NetFx64.exe QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe

FOR WIN XP 64 BIT

Pre-requisites:

S/no

PC Install with

Required Software Pre-Installs (Can be found in CD Rom)

BUILDER

install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe
NetFx64.exe

quicktimeplayer730.exe

PLAYER

install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe
NetFx64.exe
quicktimeplayer730.exe

FOR XP 32 BIT

Pre-requisites:

S/no	PC Install with	Required Software Pre-Installs (Can be found in CD Rom)
01	BUILDER	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe quicktimeplayer755.exe
02	PLAYER	install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe dotnetfx.exe quicktimeplayer755.exe

FOR VISTA 32 BIT

Pre-requisites:

S/no

PC Install with

Required Software Pre-Installs (Can be found in CD Rom)

BUILDER

install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe
dotnetfx.exe

QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe

PLAYER

install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe
dotnetfx.exe

QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe

FOR WINDOWS 7 32 BIT

Pre-requisites:

S/no

PC Install with

Required Software Pre-Installs (Can be found in CD Rom)

BUILDER

install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe
dotnetfx.exe

QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe

PLAYER

install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe
dotnetfx.exe

QuickTimeInstaller_V755.exe

nCASTFUSION INSTALLERS:

Use the same installer for all XP, Vista, WINDOWS 7 32 or 64Bit

GENERAL INSTALLATION STEPS:

Step 1: Install all pre-requisite Software

Step 2: Install Builder

Step 3: Activate Builder License

Step 3: Install Players (Activate published player license)

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

· 256 MB Video Ram

· 80GB HD

For BUILDER:

Minimum Specifications

· Pentium 4 and above

· 1GB Ram

· 32MB Video Ram

· 80 GB HD

Optimal Specifications

· Intel Core 2 Dual and above

· 1GB Ram

· 256 MB Video Ram

· 160GB HD

2.1.3 Supported Media File Types

NCASTFUSION 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

.asf

.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.3.0

NCASTFUSION Version 3.0 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

· Streaming Support

· Video Capture Card and TV Card Support

And more!!

3 NCASTFUSION Installation Preparations

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

Notes:

· The BUILDER must have a defined IP for WAN

As a general guideline, it is best to follow these i