Vivitek novods User manual

Ultra-High-Definition Digital Signage Player
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NovoDS
Wall Mount
HDMI-to-HDMI Cable
USB Power Adapter
Micro-USB-to-USB Power Cable
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PACKAGE CONTENTS

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NovoDS OVERVIEW
WORKING WITH NovoDS
1RJ45 (Ethernet) Port
2USB Port
3HDMI Port
4DC 5V Power Jack
5Kensington®Security Slot
6microSD Card Slot
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Hardware Installation Content Preparation Content Playback
Stand-
Alone
Mode
• Connect HDMI
Display and Power
Supply
• Install NovoDS
Software
• Create a Playlist
• Export a Playlist
• Play from a microSD
card
Network
Mode
• Connect HDMI
Display and Power
Supply
• Setup WiFi or
Connect to a Wired
Network
• Install NovoDS
Software
• Create a Playlist
• Add a NovoDS
• Sync and Play a
Playlist

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Hardware Installation
Connect HDMI Display and Power Supply
Find an appropriate place to affix the light-weight NovoDS
device to the back of a display, then connect the HDMI
display and power supply.
Setup WiFi Connect to a Wired Network
Select the WiFi button to
configure this setting.
WiFi Mode connects the NovoDS
to an existing wireless network.
Select Configure to set up the
wireless connection.
NOTE: NovoDS’s default setting is Hotspot
Mode where a wireless hotspot
is created for connection. It is
convenient and useful for product
evaluation and content preparation.
HDMI Cable
Setup WiFi or Connect to a Wired Network
Wired
Network

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Install NovoDS Software
1On the computer that will control
the NovoDS, go to the Vivitek
website (www.vivitekcorp.com) to
download the NovoDS software.
2Launch the NovoDS software.
CONTENT PREPARATION
CONTENT PLAYBACK — Network Mode
Create a Playlist
Create a playlist using NovoDS
software.
1Select + Playlist.
2Choose a layout and select Create.
3Add media to the layout and select
Save.
4Name your playlist and select Save.
Add a NovoDS
Add one or more NovoDS devices to the installed NovoDS software.
1On the DS Devices tab select +Device.
2Input the IP address shown on the display ( for
Wireless mode, for Ethernet mode).
3Name your device and select OK.
NOTE: Make sure the computer is operating the NovoDS software as
well as the NovoDS devices

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Export a Playlist
Export the playlist to a microSD card.
1Move the cursor over the playlist and select the Export
Playlist button .
2Save the exported playlist to a microSD card.
Play from a microSD Card
1Insert the microSD card into the NovoDS and the playlist will
automatically load onto the display.
CONTENT PLAYBACK — Network Mode
CONTENT PLAYBACK — Stand-Alone Mode
Syncing a Playlist
Sync the playlist to the NovoDS device(s) that will play it.
1On the DS Devices tab select the device(s) to be used.
2Select the playlist to be played from the drop-down list.
3Select the Connect button and then select Play to play the playlist.

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Safety & Warning Information
FCC – Federal Communication Commission (USA)
This device contains the following wireless device and underwent the
certification process of FCC 47 CFR PART 15 SUBPART C/E under the
respective FCC ID below:
• FCCID: H79-0120C8
The FCC ID is indicated as the label affixed on the bottom side of your device.
CE - Conformité Européenne (EU)
This device intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the
Conformité Européenne (CE) Marking, which indicates compliance with the
applicable Directives and European Norms, and amendments, the following
standard were applied:
• EN55022/24:2010
• EN301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09)
• EN301 489-17 V2.2.1 (2012-09)
• EN300 328 V1.9.1 (2015-02)
• EN301 893 V1.7.1:2012
• EN62311:2008
• EN60959-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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