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Contents INTRODUCTION Packaged Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Two Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Two Modes of Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front View . .
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ACTIONS Video Multicast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Video HTTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 VNC client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Go to URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for buying the ViewSonic Network Display. This section introduces you to the ND4200/ND5000 Network Display. Packaged Contents Please check that all the following items are in the package: ViewSonic CD Remote Control with two AA batteries Quick Start Guide ND4200/ND5000 Network Display Quick Start Guide AC Power Cord Optional Accessories The accessories listed below are available at viewsonic.com • USB Wi-Fi adapter • Wall mount kit • Detachable speakers Requirements Th
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Two Modes of Operation Standalone The setup allows the ND4200/ND5000 Network Display to act as an independent network device controlled by one server. Ethernet cable Ethernet cable ND4200/ND5000 Network Display Switch or Router PC TAS Managed You can purchase Tivella Administration Server (TAS) separately through Tivella (www.tivella.com or a Tivella dealer/reseller). A TAS server should be used to configure and manage multiple Network Displays remotely. TAS provides centralized scheduling of v
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Two Modes of Communication There are two modes of communication with the ND4200/ND5000 Network Display: an HTTP web interface and a Telnet advanced command line interface. This document focuses on the web interface only. Features • Bright plasma type display ideal for advertisement and video playback • Integrated display for A/V IP delivery • Multiple Network Displays can be daisy chained with different IP addresses • Supports scheduling of different video content across multiple displays • No
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Front View Remote Control IR Sensor POWER LED POWER ON/OFF Standby/ON CHANNEL Up / Down SELECT items on a menu VOLUME decrease VOLUME increase ViewSonic ND4200/ND5000 4
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Back View Side View Hand grip Power button ViewSonic ND4200/ND5000 5
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Remote Control POWER button On/Standby ViewSonic ND4200/ND5000 6
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SETTING UP THE NETWORK DISPLAY 1. Connect to a Switch or Router Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable from the Network Display to either a switch or a router. See your IT Administrator for a code to the switch or a router. The Router shown is a ViewSonic WMG100. Connect the AC power cord from the Network Display to an AC power source like a wall outlet. ND4200/ND5000 Network Display RJ-45 Ethernet cable RJ-45 Ethernet cable AC power cord Switch or Router PC ViewSonic ND4200/ND5000 7
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Connect Multiple Network Displays (optional) You can daisy chain several Network Displays together. The two built-in Ethernet ports make the ViewSonic Network Displays unique because you do not need separate network switches or PCs for each Network Display. Media content on each Network Display can be scheduled independently when connected to an external server. Plug another RJ-45 Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port of another Network Display. You can connect either of the two Ethernet por
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2. Connect External Speakers (optional) speaker speaker Back of Network Display 3. Turn Power On to the Network Display Power button O (Off) I (On) ViewSonic ND4200/ND5000 9
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Put Batteries in Remote Control Remove the back cover from the remote control as shown below. Put two AA batteries in the remote control. Be sure to match the positive end of the battery with the positive end of the compartment. Put the cover back on the remote control. 4. Login Open an Internet Browser, i.e., Internet Explorer. In the URL address field, type in the default IP address of the ND4200/ND5000 (192.168.12.100) > press Enter. A prompt appears asking for a User Name and Password. Th
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MANAGEMENT Startup URLs/Network Configuration The Network Configuration screen allows you to select the video that appears on-screen when you boot up the NMP-500. To go to the Network Configuration screen after logging into the NMP-500, select Management > Startup. The Startup URLs screen and the Network Configuration screen appears as shown below. Displays the IP address Displays the Video source Displays the Browser 1 To play a particular video at startup, in the Video field, enter a valid
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3In the DHCP field of the Network Configuration screen, tap the down arrow for the pull-down menu and select Enabled to dynamically get network parameters. Make sure there are values in the IP address, Mask, Gateway, and DNS fields although DHCP assigns values to these fields automatically. If you select Disabled, type valid network parameters in these fields. 4 If any changes were made to this screen, do the following: • To enable the changes, click Apply • To save the changes, click the A
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4In the Browser Proxy IP field, type an IP address if the Browser Proxy was Enabled. 5In the Browser Proxy PORT field, type the port if the Browser Proxy was Enabled. 6In the Default transparency between OSD and video layer field, type a number that is between 0 to 255: (128 is average where video and graphics blend together). Also, see examples in the Transparency section of this guide. • 0 = video only, no graphics • 255 = graphics only, no video 7In the Start screen display time field, ty
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VNC client The VNC client configuration screen shown below on the Management menu lets you set the device to start as a VNC client and connect automatically to the VNC server specified. This auto-start feature works only if the VNC client under System services is set to YES or Enabled. VNC server password must be at least 6 characters (can be alpha-numeric). X and Y coordinates let you set the size of the window of the remote desktop displayed if full screen is not desired. VNC full screen m
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Video/Audio Configuration This screen is used to adjust the display and audio parameters. Click Management > Video/Audio. The screen shown below appears. 1In the TV Mode field, click the down arrow for the pull-down menu and select one of the options. 2Move the Brightness slider: values range between -128 and 127 3Move the Contrast slider: values range between 0 and 255 4Move the Saturation slider: values range between 0 and 255 5 Move the Audio Channel Volume (left) slider: values range betwe
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TAS Configuration This screen works in conjunction with TAS. (TAS software can be purchased through Tivella at www.tivella.com or through an authorized Tivella dealer/reseller.) Click Management > TAS. The screen shown below appears. 1In the Timeout (sec) field, type the number of seconds for the NMP-500s to access TAS. 2In the IP Address field is a valid DNS name automatically generated by TAS when connected to a network but empty when used as a standalone. 3 If any changes were made to thi
