NMP-570/ NMP-570w Network Media Player User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http:// www.viewsonic.
Compliance Information FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Declaration of RoHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below: Proposed Maximum Concentration Actual Concentration Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1% Mercury (Hg) 0.
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Content 1. Introduction ....................................................................... 1 1.1. Features...................................................................... 1 1.2. Package contents....................................................... 1 1.3. Mounting options........................................................ 2 1.4. Physical view.............................................................. 2 2. Configuring the NMP-570/NMP-570w Media Player......... 3 2.1. System connections...
1. Introduction This document describes the hardware and software operations of the NMP570/NMP-570w, system set up, and frequently asked questions. 1.1. Features The NMP-570/NMP-570w is a Full-HD 1080p high definition digital signage player featuring industrial grade mechanical design and versatile openstandard HTML5 and SMIL programmability. • Support for HTML5 widgets for dynamic content (W3C Widgets standard) • Full-HD 1080p hardware decoding of MPEG, H.
1.3. Mounting options The player can be attached to mounting posts on the back of screens or inside cabinetry with the built in VESA MIS-D100 (100mmx100mm) compatible mounting flange (For NMP-570w only) ATTACH the wireless antenna as shown. Screw antenna clockwise onto the post 1.4. Physical view Physical features (left to right in above illustration) • 12V DC for power adapter • HDMI 1.
2. Configuring the NMP-570/NMP-570w Media Player 2.1. System connections 1. Attach a video cable (either VGA or HDMI) to your monitor. When using the VGA connection, your monitor should support XGA (1024x768) resolution or greater. For audio output, you will also need to connect a stereo RCA cable from the NMP-570/NMP-570w to your monitor. When using an HDMI connection, audio is sent along with video over the HDMI cable, so no additional cables are required.
play back immediately after boot up, and the “Open Standard Media Player” screen will not be shown. You can still plug in a USB keyboard at any time during playback to enter the menu system. 2.2. USB keyboard configuration menus You must attach a USB keyboard to the NMP-570 to configure settings.
Player IP address You will also need an IP address for the player on your network. This could be set automatically (DHCP) or manually (static IP): DHCP – automatically assign network IP address DHCP is enabled by default. You do not need to change the settings unless setting a static IP.
2.6. Setting a password To prevent unauthorized modification of player settings, set a player password to hide the menu. From the top level menu, select “Change password” to set a password. IMPORTANT: Once a password is set, you can only access the menus by connecting a USB keyboard and pressing CTRL + ALT + DELETE (3-key combination) simultaneously. You may connect the keyboard at any stage of player operation or before/ during boot-up. If you forget the password, you will need to reset the device.
2. 3. 4. 5. USB drive from www.digisignage.com PLUG the power cord into the device PLUG a USB keyboard to the device to enter menu system Follow on screen instructions and SELECT firmware upgrade option in the menu When instructed, PLUG IN the USB drive to begin firmware upgrade 3. Content Management The NMP-570/NMP-570w is designed to work with 3rd party management solutions. Please refer to the printed guide for related set up instructions. 4.
5.2. www.a-smil.org for developers The media player operating system utilizes W3C SMIL as the underlying scripting language, which lends well to customization to your project management needs. For resources, downloads, and community support, please visit www.a-smil.org.
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HDMI 1.3 Physical I/O connectors VGA 3.5mm AV out RJ45 Ethernet As NMP-570 plus: Wi-Fi antenna port USB 2.0 Local storage 4GB on-board flash memory (up to 1.8 hrs of 5 Mbps high def. video) CF card expansion slot Accessories 3.5mm-RCA AV cable Ethernet cable As NMP-570 plus: Wi-Fi antenna Power requirement 12V 1.
7. Appendix: FAQ What video format can I play? Video files encoded in MPEG-4 ASP up to 720x400 resolutions and 2Mbps bitrates should play perfectly. If a certain video is not played as scheduled, or if it plays poorly, please search the support site for “transcode” instructions. The signboard is placed near my Wi-Fi access point, yet the connection is unreliable. Wi-Fi appliances in general should be placed 10 feet (3 meters) from the WiFi access point for reliable operation.
1. Disconnect power cable from the player unit 2. Press and hold the S/W RESET button 3. Connect the power cable while holding the S/W RESET button until status light flashes (approx. 15 seconds) How do I manage the playback of contents? The media appliance is designed to be interoperable with leading 3rd party management software solutions or via SMIL open standard commands.
displayed “progressively,” being rendered more clearly as more data is received over the internet. Progressive images are primarily supported on PCs. For media appliances, make sure to save images as baseline JPEG in your photo editor, or resave them as baseline JPEGs using free tools such as IrfanView (http://www.irfanview.com/ ). Does the media player support video streaming? No. ViewSonic media players play files from local storage and do not support real-time video streaming over the network.
Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. Note: You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Web Site Australia/New Zealand www.viewsonic.com.au T=Telephone F=Fax AUS=1800 880 818 NZ=0800 008 822 E-mail service@au.viewsonic.com T (Toll-Free)= 1-866-463-4775 Canada www.viewsonic.com T (Toll)= 1-424-233-2533 service.ca@viewsonic.com F= 1-909-468-3757 Europe www.viewsoniceurope.com www.viewsoniceurope.
Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC Network Media Player What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
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