A short glossary

APK

An Android application installation file. Use the official compatible Cinema Sign release.

API

A service the player can ask for information, such as a cinema programme or media catalogue. Usually you enter its address and venue credentials.

Asset / media

A poster image, trailer video or advertising item used by the sign.

Cached

A copy is already downloaded onto this player. It does not automatically mean it is eligible to play.

Coming Soon

A selection or source status allowing a future title to be promoted before scheduled sessions.

Content Type

The main presentation: Poster, Trailer, Session Times, Custom Display Module or Live HTML Page.

Feed

The film/session data supplied by a provider. JSON, XML and BLOAD text are different formats.

Follower

A player using another player's programme or timing. Data following and clock following are different settings.

HDMI-CEC

A connection feature used to request TV power changes. The actual TV/player must support and allow it.

Import

Reading programme data from the selected provider into Cinema Sign.

IP address / port

The player's network address and service number. A usual control-panel address looks like http://PLAYER_IP:8888/.

Landscape / portrait

A screen mounted horizontally / vertically. A side-mounted television needs the correct rotated layout.

Local override

A value changed in Cinema Sign that takes priority over an imported value until it is reset.

Master

A source player for shared programme data, or a clock source. These are separate roles.

Playlist

The eligible content and planned playback sequence.

Poster Delay

The duration in seconds of each poster slot, including a poster advertising slot.

Preload

Preparing the next live URL poster before its scheduled advert slot.

Provider

The source of the programme, such as Manual, TaPOS, Veezi or another supported ticketing service.

RAM

Temporary working memory. RAM-only logs disappear after the app process ends.

Resync

A programme/media update from the configured source. It is separate from local clock synchronization.

Session

One screening on a specific date at a specific time.

Storage

File space that remains after power is removed. Downloaded media and saved settings use it.

URL Poster

A web address shown temporarily as a poster advert.

WebView

The Android browser component used to display web pages inside Cinema Sign.

Weight

A relative opportunity to play. A larger advertising weight increases share; zero never plays.

For provider-specific setup notes, continue to the data-source catalogue. For a shorter everyday reference, use the quick operator guide.