Sony EBS-N200 User manual

EBS-N200
Network Display Adapter
Users Guide
IN THIS DOCUMENT
Getting Started
Installing the EBS-N200
Using the Software
Control Web Pages
Version 1.0

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Table of Contents
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Introduction to EBS-N200 .......................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Hardware and Software............................................................................................................................... 4
Browser Requirements................................................................................................................................ 4
Installing the EBS-N200 ................................................................................................................................. 5
Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting the Hardware ........................................................................................................................... 5
Plasma Hookup ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Plasma Hookup with Surround Sound .................................................................................................... 6
TV Hookup ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Detecting and Setting Up the Initial IP Address ......................................................................................... 8
Configuring the EBS-N200......................................................................................................................... 9
Using the Software........................................................................................................................................ 10
Overview................................................................................................................................................... 10
Launching the Software ............................................................................................................................ 10
Screen Layout ........................................................................................................................................... 11
General Information.............................................................................................................................. 12
Control Web Pages ............................................................................................................................... 13
Body...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Control Web Pages ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Configuration ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Basic Settings........................................................................................................................................ 14
Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................................ 17
Date/Time Settings ............................................................................................................................... 21
Input Mapping....................................................................................................................................... 22
Main.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Power .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Input Selection ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Picture/Volume ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Picture Mode......................................................................................................................................... 27
Aspect Ratio.......................................................................................................................................... 28
Zoom..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Picture Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Resets.................................................................................................................................................... 28
More Settings........................................................................................................................................ 29
Remote View ............................................................................................................................................ 29
First Time Setup.................................................................................................................................... 30
Open Access Session ............................................................................................................................ 33
Hosted Session...................................................................................................................................... 34
Video Player ............................................................................................................................................. 39
Player Commands ................................................................................................................................. 39
Playlist Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 40
Creating a New Playlist ........................................................................................................................ 41
Editing an Existing Playlist................................................................................................................... 43
Deleting an Existing Playlist................................................................................................................. 43
Entry Types........................................................................................................................................... 44
Maintenance (Plasma only)....................................................................................................................... 49
Energy Saving....................................................................................................................................... 49
Picture Inversion ................................................................................................................................... 50
Picture Orbit.......................................................................................................................................... 50
Screen Saver (X1 only)......................................................................................................................... 51

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Appendix A...................................................................................................................................................52
Playlist File Format................................................................................................................................... 52

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Getting Started
Introduction to EBS-N200
The EBS-N200 Network Display Adapter lets you control the
delivery of audio and video content over IP based networks to
displays, such as plasmas or projectors.
Package Contents
The packing box contains the following items:
 EBS-N200
 CD containing User Guide (this document)
 Power Adapter
 Power Cord
 Warranty Card
 Quick Start Guide
Hardware and Software
To begin using the EBS-N200, you must first install the hardware
then configure the software to the display model.
Browser Requirements
To use the EBS-N200, you must have Internet Explorer 6.0 or
newer installed.

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Installing the EBS-N200
Overview
The EBS-N200 comes ready to install. To install it, you simply
connect the unit to a display and detect or setup the initial IP
address. After that, you are ready to configure the software to
meet your individual specifications.
Connecting the Hardware
You can connect the EBS-N200 to various types of displays. This
section provides images on connecting the unit to a plasma, a
plasma with surround sound, and a TV.
Plasma Hookup
The following image displays how to connect the EBS-N200 to a
plasma:

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Plasma Hookup with Surround Sound
The following image displays how to connect the EBS-N200 to a
plasma with surround sound:

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TV Hookup
The following image displays how to connect the EBS-N200 to a
TV:

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Detecting and Setting Up the Initial IP Address
Once power has been applied to the unit, an IP address must be
assigned either automatically thru DHCP or manually thru the
EBS-N200’s web interface. Diskless and hard drive equipped
EBS-N200s are pre-configured differently as follows:
Diskless EBS-N200 IP Address Configuration:
All diskless EBS-N200’s are shipped with the DHCP enabled and
rely on the boot server to supply an IP address. Diskless systems
are also set up to work with a Domain Name Server (DNS)
allowing an actual text string to be used as opposed to the units IP
address when accessing the unit thru a browser. The default
name of “EBS-N200” can be used for initial access to the unit thru
a browser and should be changed during configuration since
additional un-configured EBS-N200s on the network will have the
same name. Because of this only one EBS-N200 should be
powered up and configured at a time to prevent network conflicts.
Refer to the EBS-N200 Sever Software Users Guide for Server,
DHCP, and DNS set up.
Hard Drive Equipped EBS-N200 IP Address Configuration:
All EBS-N200’s equipped with a hard drive are shipped with a
Static IP Address of 192.168.0.10. This IP address can be
changed as follow:
• Connect the EBS-N200 to a computer with the same sub-
net (192.168.0.XXX)
• Start the computers browser and enter 192.168.0.10
• The EBS-N200’s main web page will appear; select the
Configure tab and the following page will appear
• Set the desired IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway and document
• Select Submit and Restart to reboot the unit for the new
IP Address to take effect

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Configuring the EBS-N200
Before you begin using the EBS-N200, you must enter the display
type and model to which it is connected. The controls available in
the user interface (EBS-N200 software) directly correspond to the
display type and model that you select. The first time you power
on the unit, the initial Configuration control page displays. This is
the page where you enter the display type and model. Once you
enter that information, the Main control page will be the default
page that displays each time you power on the unit.
The following image displays an example of the Configuration
control page:
To enter the display type and model, perform the following steps:
1. In the Device field, select the type of display to which the
EBS-N200 is connected.
2. In the Model field, select the model of the device.
3. In the Location field, enter the location of the EBS-N200,
such as a room number or a conference room. This
information is helpful to identify the EBS-N200 unit.
4. Click the Submit button. The controls available on the
user interface will directly correspond to the selected
display and model.

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Using the Software
Overview
The EBS-N200 software is a user interface that allows you to
control the audio and video inputs. This section describes how to
launch the software and the screen layout.
Launching the Software
To launch the EBS-N200 software, perform the following steps:
1. In the Address Bar of your Internet browser, enter the IP
address to which you want to connect and press Enter. If
a password is required to access the software, the Login
to EBS-N200 screen displays. If no password is required,
the Main control page displays and you do not have to
complete steps 2 through 4.
The following image displays an example of the EBS-
N200 screen:
2. In the Log in as field, select User, Remote View Host, or
Administrator from the drop-down list.
3. In the Password field, enter the EBS-N200 password.
4. Click the Submit button.

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Screen Layout
The user interface screen contains three major sections:
 General Information
 Control Web Pages
 Body
The Main control page is the default screen. To navigate to and
display any other control page, click the button for that page. Use
these screens to enter initial information and then edit and
maintain information, as necessary. The interface refreshes
automatically every few seconds and updates the screen with the
changes.
The following image displays an example of the user interface:
Body
Control
Web Pages
General
Information

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General Information
The General Information section is located at the top of the
screen. It contains information that is either automatically
populated or completed by a network administrator. You can
change the information displayed in this section by clicking the
Configure button in the Control Web Pages section.
Refer to the following table for a description of the fields in the
General Information section:
Field Description
Device The Device field displays the
type of device to which the
EBS-N200 is connected.
Model The Model field displays the
model of the device.
Location The Location field displays
the location of the EBS-N200,
for example, a room number
or a conference room. This
information is helpful to
identify the EBS-N200 unit.
IP Address The IP Address field displays
the IP address of the EBS-
N200.
EBS-N200 Name The EBS-N200 Name field
displays the name of the EBS-
N200 unit.
Status The Status field displays
current status of the EBS-
N200 unit, such as Power On
or Standby.

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Control Web Pages
The Control Web Pages section is located at the left side of the
screen. It contains various pages on which you can setup and
maintain information. This section includes the following options:
 Main
 Picture Settings
 Remote View
 Video Player
 Playlist Setup
 Maintenance
 Configure
Body
The Body section is located in the middle of the screen. The
Control Web Page that you select determines the information
displayed in the body. Additionally, the information in this section
varies by the display type and model.

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Control Web Pages
Configuration
The Configure control page allows you to configure the EBS-
N200. If passwords are required to access the software, you must
be logged in to EBS-N200 as Administrator; you cannot access
the Configure control page logged in as User or Remote View
Host.
Note: You cannot make changes to the display using the
Configure control page. To make those changes, use the Main
control page.
The Configure control page is comprised of four screens:
 Basic Settings
 Advanced Settings
 Date/Time Settings
 Input Mapping
Basic Settings
Use this screen to select the display type and model to which the
EBS-N200 is connected and make changes to the IP address.
The following image displays an example of the Basic Settings
screen:

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EBS-N200 Configuration
The EBS-N200 Configuration section allows you to select the
display type and model to which the EBS-N200 is connected.
Additionally, you can enter a location of the EBS-N200, which can
be used to identify the unit.
Refer to the following table for a description of the fields in the
EBN-N200 Configuration section:
Field Description
Device Select the device to which the
EBS-N200 is connected.
Model Select the model of the
device. The models displayed
in the drop-down list
correspond to the device that
you select.
Default Resolution Select the default resolution
for the display.
Location Enter the location of the EBS-
N200, for example a room
number or a conference room.
This information is helpful to
identify the EBS-N200 unit.
Network Settings
The Network Settings section displays the IP address used for
network connectivity. DHCP or Static IP addressing is available.
After you make changes to the network settings, you must restart
the EBS-N200 for the changes to take effect.

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Network Settings, continued
Refer to the following table for a description of the fields in the
Network Settings section:
Field Description
Obtain IP Address
Automatically (DHCP)
Select this radio button to
have the software
automatically detect the IP
address.
Use the following settings: Select this radio button to
enter specific network settings
and then enter the
information, as necessary, in
the following fields:
- IP Address
- Subnet Mask
- Default Gateway
- Primary DNS Server
- Secondary DNS Server

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Advanced Settings
Use this screen to enter a name for the EBS-N200, enter
passwords for access to the unit, and change serial port settings.
The following image displays an example of the Advanced
Settings screen:
EBS-N200 Configuration – Advanced Settings
The EBS-N200 Configuration – Advanced Settings section
allows you to specify a name for the EBS-N200 unit and restrict
access to the EBS-N200. If the password fields are blank, there is
unrestricted access to the EBS-N200. If the password fields are
populated, a user must login to the EBS-N200 to gain access.
Refer to the following table for a description of the fields in the
EBS-N200 Configuration – Advanced Settings section:
Field Description
EBS-N200 Name Enter a name for the EBS-
N200 unit. This name directly
corresponds to the IP address
of the unit. The IP address
and the EBS-N200 name can
both be used to identify the
unit.

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Field Description
EBS-N200 Password The EBS-N200 Password is
used to access non-
accelerated media files on
remote servers
Administrator Password Enter a password for users to
gain access to all EBS-N200
functionality. If you enter this
password when you initially
log in to the software, you can
access any control page
without entering any additional
passwords. If you initially log
in as User or Remote View
Host, you must enter this
password to access the
Configure control page.
Remote View Host Password Enter a password for users to
log in as a host for remote
view sessions. If you initially
log in to the software as User,
you must enter this password
to host a remote view session.
Note: If a user logs in as an
administrator, this password is
not required.

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Field Description
User Password Enter a password for users to
access the software. This
password will not allows users
to host remote view sessions
or access the Configure
control page.
Conference Mode This determines access to the
Remote View control page
functionality. Select Open
Access to allow anyone the
ability to project their screen
on a display. Select Hosted to
require a host for remote view
sessions.

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Serial Port Settings
The Serial Port Settings section displays information based on
the device and model selected. This information automatically
populates, however, you can change it as necessary.
Refer to the following table for a description of the fields in the
Serial Port Settings section:
Field Description
Baud Rate The Baud Rate field
automatically populates based
on the device and model
selected. If necessary, select
another setting from the drop-
down list.
Parity The Parity field automatically
populates based on the device
and model selected. If
necessary, select another
setting from the drop-down
list.
Data Bits The Data Bits field
automatically populates based
on the device and model
selected. If necessary, select
another setting from the drop-
down list.
Stop Bits The Stop Bits field
automatically populates based
on the device and model
selected. If necessary, select
another setting from the drop-
down list.
Flow Control The Flow Control field
automatically populates based
on the device and model
selected. If necessary, select
another setting from the drop-
down list.