ViewSonic ND4200 User manual

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Contents
ViewSonic ND4200/ND5000 ii
INTRODUCTION
Packaged Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Two Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Two Modes of Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SETTING UP THE NETWORK DISPLAY
Connect to a Switch or Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect External Speakers (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turn Power On to the Network Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
MANAGEMENT
Startup URLs/Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Browser Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
VNC client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Video/Audio Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TAS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
System Services Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
FTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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ACTIONS
Video Multicast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Video HTTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VNC client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Go to URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ADMINISTRATION
Advanced Video Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Save Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
HELP
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
APPENDIX
Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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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:
Optional Accessories
The accessories listed below are available at viewsonic.com
• USB Wi-Fi adapter
• Wall mount kit
• Detachable speakers
Requirements
The ND4200/ND5000 Network Display requires:
•ViewSonic ND4200/ND5000 Network Display connected to AC power and a
network or internet connection
• Streaming video server and/or live encoder
• Wireless network connection if using the ND4200/ND5000 wireless support
option
ND4200/ND5000 Network Display
Remote Control
with two AA batteries
ViewSonic CD
Quick Start Guide AC Power Cord
Quick Start Guide

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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.
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 video content presentation on multiple Network Displays,
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 Network Display are connected
to the network (LAN/WAN) with the TAS acting as a manager for multiple Network
Displays.
PC
ND4200/ND5000
Network Display Switch or
Router
Ethernet cable
Ethernet cable
PC to
access
TAS
ND4200/ND5000
Network Display Switch or Router
PC to
control
TAS

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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 need for additional external PC or set-top box with a switch
• Remote management controll and status reporting
• MPEG A/V decoding, MPEG 1/2/4, WMV9, Macromedia Flash
• Auto-MDIX (no crossover cabling)
• Powerful combination of the Sigma Design®EM8621L and the Freescale®
MPC8247 for smooth playback
• Can be installed with an optional wall mount
• Uses Tivella®content management software
• Devices can be remotely controlled from virtually anywhere with a network or
internet connection
• Wireless Ethernet support eliminates the need to run cables to an existing
network
• Remote management allows you to adjust the screen and see valuable
information without being physically in front of the unit
• Network ready, easy installation
• Optional local content buffering or storing in CF card

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Front View
VOLUME decrease
VOLUME increase
CHANNEL
Up / Down
SELECT items
on a menu
Remote
Control IR
Sensor
POWER LED
POWER ON/OFF
Standby/ON

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Back View
Side View
Power button
Hand grip

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Remote Control
POWER button
On/Standby