ViewSonic ND4200 User manual

ViewSonic ND4200/ND5000 i
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Contents
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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

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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.
RJ-45 Ethernet
cable
AC power cord
PC
ND4200/ND5000 Network Display
Switch or Router
RJ-45 Ethernet cable

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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 ports of one unit to either of the
two Ethernet ports of another unit.
Ethernet cable to
Ethernet ports
Back view
Ethernet cable to
Ethernet ports

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2. Connect External Speakers (optional)
3. Turn Power On to the Network Display
speaker
Back of Network Display
speaker
Power button
O (Off)
I (On)

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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. The
default name admin and the password admin automatically appear in the
corresponding fields > click OK. The Network Configuration screen appears
as shown on the next page. Note: The Network Display logs you out after
five minutes of inactivity.
For security purposes, we recommend that you change the default IP address,
Login and Password. For more information, see the Security section in this
user guide.
After logging in successfully, the Network Configuration screen appears as
shown on the next page. Note: The ND4200/ND5000 automatically logs
you out after fives minutes of inactivity.
For information on how to change network settings on an OS other than
Windows, please consult the OS user guide or your Network Administrator.

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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.
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>
2IntheBrowser 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.
Continued . . .
Displays the IP address
Displays the Video source
Displays the Browser

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3IntheDHCP 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 Administration menu > 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. Click Management > Browser. The screen shown
below appears. Note: 1 millisecond = 1/1000th second.
1IntheMacromedia Flash Transparency Source field, select one of the
options from the pull-down menu.
2IntheScreen 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-500 is installed vertically.
3IntheBrowser Proxy field, select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down
menu.

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4IntheBrowser Proxy IP field, type an IP address if the Browser Proxy was
Enabled.
5IntheBrowser Proxy PORT field, type the port if the Browser Proxy was
Enabled.
6IntheDefault 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
7IntheStart screen display time field, type the number of milliseconds you
want the initial screen to be displayed at startup. (1 millisecond = 1/1000
second)
8IntheScreen Height field, type the height of the screen that is displaying your
graphics image.
9IntheScreen 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, click the Administration menu > click Save
Configuration > click Save.

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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 mode lets you set the client to start up as full screen all the time.
VNC auto restart mode reconnects the client in the event of network interruption.
Delay before restart VNC sets the time between reconnects.

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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.
1IntheTV Mode field, click the down arrow for the pull-down menu and select
one of the options.
2MovetheBrightness slider: values range between -128 and 127
3MovetheContrast slider: values range between 0 and 255
4MovetheSaturation slider: values range between 0 and 255
5 Move the Audio Channel Volume (left) slider: values range between 0 and 100
6 Move the Audio Channel Volume (right) slider: values range between 0 and 100
7 If any changes were made to this screen, do the following:
• To enable the changes, click Apply
• To save the changes, click the Administration menu > click Save
Configuration > click Save.

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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.
1IntheTimeout (sec) field, type the number of seconds for the NMP-500s to
access TAS.
2IntheIP 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 this screen, do the following:
• To enable the changes, click Apply
• To save the changes, click the Administration menu > click Save
Configuration > click Save.