DearScenario Player Documentation
DearScenario Player is a free video player for scenarios. It is not digital signage. Run it on the display machine, send commands over HTTP or OSC, and let the system that owns the scenario decide what plays next.
The docs cover what the player owns on that machine: media loading, playback state, status readback, masking, calibration, OSD, logging, and recovery. They do not cover scheduling, CMS, or campaign workflows — those stay in your control layer.
Quick start
New to DearScenario Player? Follow these in order:
- Overview. The integration model and what DearScenario Player owns.
- System Requirements. Check your hardware and OS.
- Download & Install. Get the latest build.
- Quickstart Guide. Run it for the first time.
Using the player
- Playback Basics. Load, play, pause, seek.
- Playlist · Idle Screen.
- Pro AV. Masks, OSD, overlays, calibration.
- Media Format Guide. Recommended codecs and containers.
Build an integration
- Choose a Transport. Pick HTTP or OSC.
- Command Reference. Command catalog with transport filters.
- HTTP · OSC.
- Status. Observe after a command.
- Web Console · Companion.
Deploy & operate
- Production Guide.
- Configuration Sources · Config Migration.
- Security.
- Playback Recovery · Watchdog.
- Diagnostics · Logs · Troubleshooting.
All sections
Getting Started
Install DearScenario Player and complete a first successful run.
Playback & Content
Playback controls, display behavior, media preparation, and Pro AV tools.
Control
Commands are the catalog; HTTP and OSC are transport filters over the same player.
Deploy & Operate
Production setup, configuration, diagnostics, recovery, and on-site operations.
Concepts
Architecture notes that explain how the player is wired internally.
Reference
Lookup tables for configuration keys, CLI flags, platforms, shortcuts, and terms.
Use Cases
Exhibition, kiosk, and multi-display deployment patterns.