ViewSonic EP4203r-2 User manual

EP4203r-2
Multimedia Digital Poster
User Guide
Model No.: VS15141

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Compliance Information
NOTE: This section addresses all connected requirements and statements regarding
regulations. Confirmed corresponding applications shall refer to nameplate labels
and relevant markings on unit.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A/Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his/her own expense.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: To comply with the limits for the Class A/Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed in computer equipment
certified to comply with the Class A/Class B limits. All cables used to connect the
computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-
certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or
television reception. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
For Canada
CAN ICES-3 (A/B)/NMB-3(A/B)

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CE Conformity for European Countries
The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EC.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose of the equipment
as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems
according to local law.
If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equipment,
display the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery
has a heavy metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than,
0.002% Cadmium, or more than 0.004% Lead.
Industry Canada Notice
This device complies with Canadian RSS-210.To prevent radio interference to the
licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmitting antenna) that
is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. The installer of this radio equipment must
ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in
excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6,
obtainable from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This device complies with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of
the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance
standards:
ETSI EN 300 328
EN 301 489-01
EN 301 489-17
EN 62311
Notified Countries: Germany, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark,
Finland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Luxembourg,
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland and
Malta.

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Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive
2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use
of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS2
Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued
by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below:
Substance
Proposed Maximum
Concentration
Actual
Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) 0.1% < 0.1%
Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) 0.1% < 0.1%
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 0.1% < 0.1%
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 0.1% < 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex III
of the RoHS2 Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1. Mercuryincoldcathodeuorescentlampsandexternalelectrodeuorescent
lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for special purposes not exceeding (per lamp):
(1) Short length (≦500 mm): maximum 3.5 mg per lamp.
(2) Medium length (＞500 mm and ≦1,500 mm): maximum 5 mg per lamp.
(3) Long length (＞1,500 mm): maximum 13 mg per lamp.
2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes.
3. Leadinglassofuorescenttubesnotexceeding0.2%byweight.
4. Lead as an alloying element in aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight.
5. Copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.
6. Lead in high melting temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing
85% by weight or more lead).
7. Electrical and electronic components containing lead in a glass or ceramic other
than dielectric ceramic in capacitors, e.g. piezoelectronic devices, or in a glass or
ceramic matrix compound.

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Safety Precautions
FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN
SETTING UP AND USING THE LCD COLOR MONITOR:
• DO NOT REMOVE MONITOR BACK COVER. There are no user serviceable
parts inside and opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
shock hazards or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your monitor near water.
• Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points, which can be harmful or fatal or may cause electric
shock, fire or equipment failure.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Damage to the cord may
cause shock or fire.
• Do not place this product on a sloping or unstable cart, stand or table, as the
monitor may fall, causing serious damage to the monitor.
• Do not place any objects onto the monitor and do not use the monitor outdoors.
• The inside of the fluorescent tube located within the LCD monitor contains
mercury. Please follow the laws or rules of your municipality to dispose of the
tube properly.
• Do not bend power cord.
• Do not use monitor in high temperature, humid, dusty, or oily areas.
• If monitor or glass is broken, do not come in contact with the liquid crystal and
handle with care.
• Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor, so that heat can properly
dissipate. Do not block ventilated openings or place the monitor near a radiator
or other heat sources. Do not put anything on top of the monitor.
• The power cable connector is the primary means of detaching the system from
the power supply. The monitor should be installed close to a power outlet, which
is easily accessible.
• Handle with care when transporting. Save packaging for transporting.
• Please clean the holes of back cabinet to reject dirt and dust at least once a year
because of set reliability.
• If using the cooling fan continuously, it’s recommended to wipe holes a minimum
of once a month.
• When installing the remote control batteries;
- Align the batteries according to the (+) and (-) indications inside the case.
- Align the (-) indication of the battery first inside the case.

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CAUTION:
Immediately unplug your monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the monitor.
• If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
• If the monitor does not operate normally by following operating instructions.
Recommended Use
CAUTION:
• For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up.
• Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 5 feet away. Blink
often.
• Position the monitor at a 90° angle to windows and other light sources to
minimize glare and reflections.
• Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, nonabrasive cloth. Avoid using
any cleaning solution or glass cleaner!
• Adjust the monitor’s brightness, contrast and sharpness controls to enhance
readability.
• Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to avoid
image persistence (after image effects).
• Get regular eye checkups.
• The device can be physically fixed to the floor with screws to keep it standing still
and avoid it falling over.
Ergonomics
To realize the maximum ergonomic benefits, we recommend the following:
• Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals.
• Use the preset Color Setting.
• Use non-interlaced signals.
• Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, as it is difficult to see and
may produce eye fatigue due to insufficient contrast.

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Contents
Compliance Information
FCC Statement.................................................................................... i
For Canada ......................................................................................... i
CE Conformity for European Countries...............................................ii
Industry Canada Notice.......................................................................ii
R&TTE Compliance Statement ...........................................................ii
Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance.....................................................iii
Safety Precautions .............................................................................iv
Recommended Use............................................................................ v
Ergonomics ........................................................................................ v
Copyright Information
Product Registration........................................................................... 2
For Your Records ............................................................................... 2
Packing list ......................................................................................... 3
1. Product Introduction
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................... 3
1.2 Product function ........................................................................... 3
1.3 I/O ports introduction .................................................................... 4
1.4 Supported media files format ....................................................... 4
2. Remote Control
3. Main Menu Operation Instructions
3.1 System Settings ........................................................................... 6
3.2 System Control............................................................................. 8
3.3 Network Settings .......................................................................... 9
3.4 Date And Time ........................................................................... 10
3.5 On/Off Timer............................................................................... 11
3.6 Special Settings.......................................................................... 12
3.7 File Management........................................................................ 14
3.8 Exit ............................................................................................. 14

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4. Other Setting
4.1 Source Setting............................................................................ 15
4.2 Image Setting ............................................................................. 15
5. ePoster Manager Express Plus Introduction
5.1 Installation .................................................................................. 16
5.2 Playlist Creation ......................................................................... 20
5.3 Player Settings ........................................................................... 24
5.4 Save to USB............................................................................... 25
5.5 Terminal Creation....................................................................... 26
6. Content Update
6.1 Update content directly............................................................... 28
6.2 Update content via ePoster Manager Express Plus................... 28
7. PhotoShop Guidelines
8. Specifications
Other Information
Customer Support ............................................................................ 31
Limited Warranty .............................................................................. 32

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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2015. All rights reserved.
ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic
Corporation.
ENERGY STAR®is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). As an ENERGY STAR®partner, ViewSonic Corporation has
determined that this product meetsthe ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy
efficiency.
Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting
from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves
the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this
document may change without notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means,
for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

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Product Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it
becomes available, please register your product on the Internet at:
www.viewsonic.com.
The ViewSonic®Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the
registration form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
EP4203r-2
ViewSonic Multimedia Digital Poster
VS15141
EP4203r-2_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 09-21-15
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Product disposal at end of product life
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Thank you for being part of Smarter, Greener Computing.
Please visit ViewSonic website to learn more.
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Packing list
In the carton, you will find the following:

Multimedia Digital Poster
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Remote control
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Power cable

User manual CD wizard
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Quick Start Guide
1. Product Introduction
1.1 Overview
High definition Multimedia Digital Poster, support picture, video, text, time & date,
1080P HD media files. ePoster Manager Express Plus software can provide multi
zone function for both horizontal and vertical mode, customized template is available
for users with different requirement.
1.2 Product function
• Built in 8GB flash memory, can store thousands of high definition pictures
• Plenty of different transition modes are available
• Support scrolling text function
• Set the timer On/Off function by daily and weekly
• Set different schedule, and playback it accordingly
• Support multi zone screen function, different templates are available
• An external media player can be used via the screens VGA or HDMI input ports
• High security, encryption function can be used to protect the content
• Read media files from USB stick directly, or input the media files from USB stick
to internal flash memory

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1.3 I/O ports introduction
• RESET: Restart button for the unit
• LAN: Network port, connect it with internet
• HDMI: High definition HDMI signal input port
• VGA: VGA signal input
• Audio: Audio input port
• USB: USB stick port, used to input media files
The unit can playback media files from internal flash memory or USB stick directly.
1.4 Supported media files format
Image
File extension *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.gif, *.bmp, *.png
Codec Standard RGB
Max. Image resolution Baseline:
JPG : 4096 x 4096
GIF : 1920 x 1080
BMP : 1920 x 1080
PNG : 1920 x 1080
Max. File name length 128 letters
Video
File extension *.mpg, *.avi, *.mkv, *.flv, *.mov, *.mp4,
*.rm, *.rmvb, *.ts, *.tp
Codec & Bitrate MPEG-1
MPEG-4
H.264
AVC
VC-1
RM
bitrate<20Mbps
bitrate<20Mbps
bitrate<20Mbps
bitrate<20Mbps
bitrate<20Mbps
bitrate<20Mbps

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2. Remote Control
Notice:
1. The buttons don’t mention above are reserved for work with other version in the
future.
2. The setup button ( ) only works in Internal Storage channel.
Power on or off
Change video input
Digital signage setup
Play; Conrm selection
Stop the selected le
Navigation button
Mute
Raise Volume
Lower Volume
Image Setting
Exit the image setting
To HDMI source
To VGA source
To internal storage source

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3. Main Menu Operation Instructions
Currently, the digital poster has 8 menu functions: System Settings, System Control,
Network Settings, Date And Time, On/Off Timer, Special Settings, File Management
and Exit.
3.1 System Settings
Press SETUP button to enter the Main Menu setup interface. Press UP, DOWN
buttons to select System Settings, then press PLAY button to confirm, then press
RIGHT button to enter System Settings options. There are 8 options available in all:
OSD Language, Screen Mode, Screen Resolution, Clock Display, Scrolling Text,
USB, Sync Settings and Reset.

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OSD Language: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Swedish and Finnish.
Screen Mode: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Screen Resolution: 1920*1080, 1366*768
Clock Display: Close, Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right
Scrolling Text: Enable or Disable
USB: Enable or Disable
Sync Settings: Disable, Host, Slave
Reset: Restore the menu settings to default
Power Saving Mode: Enable or Disable. (If you want to power on the device via
LAN, please disable the function)

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3.2 System Control
Work Mode
This is used to set the Multimedia Digital Poster to Stand-alone or LAN mode.
• Stand-alone: Storage Priority, Playback Mode and Play Time functions will
enable.
• LAN: Network settings will enable.
Storage Priority
This is used to set the Multimedia Digital Poster to read media files from Internal
Storage or USB Disk. There are two options as pictured below:
• Internal Storage: The Multimedia Digital Poster reads media files from internal
storage only.
• USB Disk: The Multimedia Digital Poster reads media files from USB disk only.

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3.3 Network Settings
The Multimedia Digital Poster has been set before delivery from factory. You cannot
change Machine ID or MAC Address. You can set Server Settings and Get IP Type
according to the current network environment through the remote control.
Press SETUP button to enter menu setup. Press Up, Down buttons to select
Network Settings, and press PLAY button to display Network Settings options.
There are totally 4 options available: Server Settings, Get IP Type, Machine ID and
MAC Address.
Server Settings
Select Server Settings menu, and press PLAY button to confirm. If you need to
modify the Server ID, use the navigation buttons on the remote control to select
numbers on the soft keyboard. The range is 0000~9999. If you want to back previous
menu, please select BACK icon then press PLAY button to confirm.

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Get IP Type
DHCP and Static IP available. The former can obtain an IP address automatically;
the latter can be specified through the soft keyboard.
Machine ID
This information can only be viewed.
MAC Address
This information can only be viewed.
3.4 Date And Time
Use UP and DOWN buttons to select Date, Time, Startup Sync Time Setting,
Daylight Saving Time, Time Zone and Sync Time Now. When one option is selected,
press PLAY button to entry or change.

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3.5 On/Off Timer
Two settings available: Weekly, Daily.
• Daily
Set the same value from Monday to Sunday. There are 4 items in Control Mode:
1. Timer: user can set 3 Timers, each timer can set “On” or “Off”.
2. Always On: after connecting the power cable, the product will keep power on.
3. Always Off: after connecting the power cable or turn on the unit by remote
control, the product will power off automatically one minute later.
4. Disable: turn on and off normally.
Note:
When using multiple schedules only 1 schedule can have an ON value greater than
the OFF value. (Overnight)