Adding Content to Digital Signage (CMS 2.0)

Learn how to schedule and manage digital signage content, including asset selection, playlist creation, and playback configuration, within the Michigan Tech Reach media network (current version).

Uploading assets to Reach

1. Log in to Reach by visiting this page: Reach Login Page and entering SSO credentials if prompted
   Upon login, the original CMS 1 experience can be accessed by clicking on the CMS 1 Experience link in the lower left corner of the page. The KB article here details the steps to upload and schedule content using that front end (step 1 regarding logging into Reach can be safely ignored in that article).
2. If the left-hand pane is collapsed, it may be expanded using the blue arrow next to the Reach logo in the upper right corner.
   
3. From the Asset Management menu, choose Media Library.
   

4. Select the Add button in the upper-right corner, then choose Upload Files.

5. Drag and drop local files from your PC into the designated area or click within the shaded area to open a file browser. When all files have finished uploading, select OK.
   

Scheduling content for display

1. Choose Playlists from the Asset Management menu.
   

2. Select the playlist where you want to add content. If you're scheduling content to multiple playlists, select any one of them to start.

3. Select Schedule Content.
   

4. Choose your media files and select the Continue button to access the Media Library.
   

5. Check the box for each piece of content you wish to add; selected rows will be highlighted. When you're ready, click Continue.
   Note: The Continue button will remain disabled until at least one item is selected.

Scheduling content

1. Select Playlists: To add content to multiple locations at once, open the Playlists menu and select any additional playlists.
   • Note: Only playlists with matching aspect ratios or orientations (e.g., portrait vs. landscape) will appear as selectable options.
2. Set Dates:
   • Start Date: Choose a start date (defaults to today).
   • End Date: Select an end date or toggle No End Date for ongoing content.
3. Configure Playback Times:
   • Check Run All Day to display content 24/7.
   • Alternatively, uncheck this box to set a specific Start and End time manually.
4. Select Days: Choose which days of the week the content should appear. By default, All Days of the Week are selected.
5. Enable Full Screen (Optional): Check Full Screen to have the media fill the entire display. This will temporarily hide other layout elements like the date and time during playback.
6. Adjust Duration: Use the Content Duration fields to set how long this specific item remains on screen.
7. Confirm and Schedule: Click Confirm to finish. A brief notification will appear in the lower-right corner to verify that the content has been successfully scheduled.