ViewSonic NMP-530 - Digital Multimedia Receiver User manual

Network Media Player (NMP)
NMP-530

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INTRODUCTION
Packaged Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PC Requirements (for basic server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Two Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Standalone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TAS Managed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SETUP
Connect To A Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect To A Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turn Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Start URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Set Video Output of NMP-530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Put Batteries in Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MANAGEMENT
Startup URLs/Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Browser Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Video/Audio Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TAS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System Services Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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ACTIONS
Video UDP Multicast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Video RTP Multicast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Video HTTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Video File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playing content from local storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Video IPTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To create a playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Go to URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ADMINISTRATION
Advanced Video Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Save Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
HELP
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
APPENDIX
Compliance and Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the ViewSonic®Network Media Player. This section introduces you to the
NMP-530.
PACKAGED CONTENTS
Please check that all the following items are in the package:
NMP-530
Quick Start Guide
AC Power Adapter
S-Video/YPbPr Adapter
Remote Control and
Two Batteries RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
RS-232 Cable
ViewSonic CD

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REQUIREMENTS
The NMP-530 requires the following:
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
System requirements include a display, a network environment, and a PC with network capability.
PC REQUIREMENTS (FOR BASIC SERVER)
• Operating System: Any Windows®or Linux OS capable of running a web server
• Processor: Intel®Pentium®4, 1 GHz or higher (or compatible microprocessor)
• Memory: 512 MB RAM or more
• Network Interface: 100Base-TX
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Software applications need to be purchased separately in order to create material for playback,
such as graphics, video, and Flash files, etc.
FEATURES
• Replaces remote PC that drives a display screen.
• Network ready for easy installation.
• Standards-based design for high inter-operability with other network devices and software.
• Pre-installed software application enables it to work right out of the box. No additional
software required.
• Integrated Web browser with Flash plug-in, standalone Flash player, HD (High-Definition)
player.
• Provides fast, efficient delivery of digital content using IP Technology.
• MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, and Macromedia Flash support.
• Powerful combination of Sigma Design's EM8621L and Freescale's MPC8247 resulting in
smooth playback operation.
• Supports multicast and unicast digital broadcast applications.
• Small form factor for installation in tight spaces. Can easily be hidden from view.
• Multiple video outputs enable flexibility.
• Devices can be remotely controlled from virtually anywhere on a network or with an Internet
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TWO MODES OF OPERATION
STANDALONE
Standalone setup allows the NMP-530 to act as an independent network device to display content on a
Plasma Display Panel (PDP) or a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for digital signage or narrowcasting
applications. Content can come from either the remote server or local storage on the NMP-530.
TAS MANAGED
You can purchase TAS separately through Tivella (www.tivella.com or a Tivella dealer/reseller). A
TAS server should be used to configure and manage multiple NMP-530s remotely. TAS provides
centralized scheduling of video content presentation on multiple NMP-530s, as well as management
and seamless operation of a Cisco®ACNS Content Distribution Networking infrastructure if one is
installed. This configuration greatly reduces maintenance overhead, when TAS and the NMP-530 are
connected to the network (LAN/WAN) with the TAS acting as a manager for multiple NMP-530s.
Ethernet cable
AC power
adapter
Server
NMP-530
Display – PDP or LCD
HDMI
TAS
Network

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FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
REMOTE CONTROL
Green LED: Activity
LED: Power
Ethernet 10/100
POWER-5V DC
RS232
AUDIO LEFT
AUDIO RIGHT
CVBS
S-VIDEO/YPbPr
USB
VIDEO
HDMI*
Reset
AUDIO
*If your monitor has a DVI input, use an HDMI-to-DVI cable.
POWER button
On/Standby

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SETUP
For the initial setup, you need the following:
• A Router with DHCP services
• A TV or Display with Composite or S-Video input for initial setup. During the setup, you can
change the NMP-530 output to the final display being used.
• A PC with Internet Browser
1. CONNECT TOA DISPLAY
Connect the S-Video or Composite output of the NMP-530 to the corresponding input on your TV
or other display.
NMP-530
TV or other Display
S-Video/YPbPr Adapter
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2. CONNECT TOA ROUTER
Connect the supplied RJ-45 ethernet cable from the NMP-530 to a router with DHCP services.
Refer to your router’s user guide or contact your network administrator for assistance.
Router
Ethernet Cable

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3. TURN POWER ON
Connect the supplied DC Plug on the AC Power Adapter into the NMP-530. Turn the TV or the
Display power on making sure that the Input is on the proper setting. Plug the AC Adapter to a
wall outlet.
AC power
(wall outlet)
AC Power Adapter
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4. IP ADDRESS
Wait a few seconds and the IP Address of the NMP-530 appears on the screen. Make a note of
the IP information as this will be used to login to the NMP-530.
5. LOGIN
Open an Internet Browser, i.e., Internet Explorer on a PC in the same network. In the URL
address field, type the IP address of the NMP-530 noted in the previous step > press Enter. The
Login screen appears. Type the defaults Login:admin and Password:admin. For security
purposes, we recommend that you change the Login and Password. For more information, see
the Security section in this NMP-530 User Guide.After logging in successfully, the Network
Configuration screen appears as shown in the next step. Note: The NMP-530 automatically
logs you out after fives (5) minutes of inactivity.

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6. START URL
Under Management click Startup. The screen shown below appears. In the Video field, enter
a valid URL. Or, in the Browser field, enter a valid web page.

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7. SET VIDEO OUTPUT OF NMP-530
By default, the video output is set to S-Video. But, you can choose any one of the following
connections if you prefer, depending on the type of display input you want to use.
HDMI: Connect a HDMI cable from the back of the NMP-530 to the HDMI interface
on the back of the display.
S-Video: Default. Connect an S-Video cable from the S-Video interface on the back
of the NMP-530 to the S-Video interface on the back of the display.
Component: Using the S-Video/YPbPr adapter.
Composite: Using an RCA cable.
To change the output setting, login to the NMP-530, under Management click Video/
Audio.The screen shown below appears. For more information, see the Video/Audio
Configuration section in this guide.
1. In the TV Mode field, click the down arrow for the pull-down menu and select one of
the resolutions required by your display (PDP or LCD).
2. If any changes were made to this screen, do the following:
• To enable the changes, click Apply
• To save the changes, under Administration click Save Configuration > click Save.
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8. PUT BATTERIES IN REMOTE CONTROL
Remove the back cover from the remote control as shown below. Put two AA batteries in
the battery compartment. Be sure to match the positive end of the battery with the positive
end in the compartment. Put the cover back on the remote control.

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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-530. To go to the Network Configuration screen after logging into the NMP-530,
under Management click Startup. The Startup URLs screen and the Network Configuration
screen appears as shown below. Failover Video and Failover Browser - the URL entered on these
fields will be enabled if the main Video and Browser Startup URL's failed to play.
1 To play a particular video at startup, in the Video field, enter a valid HTML page. Here are
some examples:
•http://<ip-address->/<mpeg-1/2-file-located on WEB Server>
•udp://<ip-multicast-address>/port
•rtp://<multicast-address>/port
•iptv://<ip-multicast-address>/videoport/audioport
•playlist=http://<ip-address>/<playlist-file-located-on-WEB-server>
2. In the Browser field, enter a startup web screen (for example, http://www.viewsonic.com). Note:
The MAC address is a read-only field that displays the built-in MAC address of the unit.
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Displays the IP address
Displays the Video source
Displays the Browser

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3. In 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, under Administration click Save Configuration > click Save.
BROWSER CONFIGURATION
The Browser Configuration screen allows you to make specific screen settings for a specific
URL that you chose. under Management click Browser. The screen shown below appears.
Note: 1 millisecond = 1/1000th second.
1. In the Macromedia Flash Transparency Source field, select one of the options from the
pull-down menu.
2. In the Screen rotation angle (clockwise) field, select one from the pull-down menu for the
angle of rotation of the HTML content displayed on-screen. This feature is useful when the
NMP-530 is installed vertically.
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3. In the Browser Proxy field, select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down menu.
4. In the Browser Proxy IP field, type an IP address if the Browser Proxy was Enabled.
5. In the Browser Proxy PORT field, type the port if the Browser Proxy was Enabled.
6. In 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
7. In the Start screen display time field, type the number of milliseconds you want the initial
screen to be displayed at startup. (1 millisecond = 1/1000 second)
8. In the Screen Height field, type the height of the screen that is displaying your graphics
image.
9. In the Screen Width field, type the width of the screen that is displaying your graphics image.
10. If any changes were made to this screen, do the following:
• To enable the changes, click Apply
• To save the changes, under Administration click Save Configuration > click Save.