ViewSonic NMP-550 Manuel utilisateur

NMP-550

Media Player

User’s Manual

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 1

1.1. Hardware Features 1

1.2. Software Features 1

Signage Manager Express software for streamlined digital signage management 1

Scala Network Enabled (Scala license required) 1

SMIL Open API for developers 1

1.3. Package Contents 2

1.4. Front Panel Indicators 2

1.5. Rear Panel I/O Connections 2

1.6. System Set-Up 3

1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 3

1.8. Mounting provisions 4

2. CONFIGURING THE NMP-550 MEDIA PLAYER 5

2.1. Attach a USB keyboard to the NMP-550 5

2.2. Connect the NMP-550 to your network 5

1) DHCP –Automatically assign network IP address 5

2) Static –Manually assign network IP address 6

2.3. Video Output Settings 6

2.4. Clock and Calendar Settings 7

2.5. Factory Restore 7

Performing a factory reset 7

2.6. Installing Firmware Upgrades 7

3. CONTENT MANAGEMENT 8

4. WORKING WITH SMIL 9

4.1. Introduction 9

4.2. Playing a SMIL demo 9

4.3. Advanced Customization via SMIL 9

5. TECHNICAL DATA 10

5.1. Specifications 10

5.2. Mechanical Drawings 11

6. APPENDIX: FAQ 12

1. Introduction

This document describes the ViewSonic NMP-550 Media Player system set up, configuration, and use

of Signage Manager Express software.

1.1. Hardware Features

The NMP-550 Media Player is a Full-HD 1080p high definition digital signage player featuring a

reliable embedded hardware design and versatile open-standard SMIL programmability.

Full-HD 1080p hardware decoding of MPEG, H.264, and VC-1 media formats

Internal 4GB industrial-grade solid-state local storage

Integrated audio and video output via HDMI

Supports full POPAI Screen Media Formats Standards profiles S1 to S12, and E1 to E9

Scala enabled for compatibility with Scala Content Manager

Includes the easy-to-learn Signage Manager Express configuration utility

Content authoring via Microsoft PowerPoint (template-based slide show creation)

Supports advanced device programming via the W3C SMIL open API supported by Adobe,

Apple, Microsoft, and Real Networks

1.2. Software Features

Signage Manager Express software for streamlined digital signage management

Signage Manager Express helps you quickly set up and test playback on your digital

signage player. Please see the Signage Manager Express User's Manual for operation

details. Once you have scheduled your contents, a few clicks of the mouse quickly

configures all players across the network simultaneously.

Scala Network Enabled (Scala license required)

For industry leading network management, the ViewSonic NMP-550 Media Player is

certified to work in a Scala Content Manager networked environment. This provides

you with maximum flexibility in a reliable, RISC-based Full-HD signage player.

SMIL Open API for developers

The ViewSonic NMP-550 Media Player uses open XML-based scripting language for

extremely flexible content presentation and playback control, so that your

investments are never obsolete. Using SMIL, the de facto language of multimedia

communications, the player operates in the language adopted by professional

multimedia products from Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, Real Networks, and others.

What this means is quicker, easier, and better integration of your players into your

digital signage networks, leveraging the full potential of the player.

W3C

SMIL

Scala

Enabled

1.3. Package Contents

NOT INCLUDED: A USB keyboard is required for system setup

1.4. Front Panel Indicators

1.5. Rear Panel I/O Connections

1. Ethernet port for network content update

2. USB port for USB content update

3. VGA port for analog video output

4. HDMI 1.3a connector for digital video and audio combined outputs,

or digital video via optional DVI adapter

5. Stereo RCA audio output

6. 12V DC for power adapter

7. S/W Reset button to perform factory reset (see section 2.4)

8. Reserved (not enabled): COM, SPDIF, VIDEO-IN, AUDIO-IN L/R

NMP-550 Player Unit

Mounting Plate (x2)

Screw (x4, not shown)

AC Adapter and Cord

Software CD

Scala Set up Guide

(Quick Guide)

1/8” to 1/8” mini-jack

audio cable

RCA to 1/8” mini-jack

audio adapter

Ethernet cable

1.6. System Set-Up

1Attach 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-550 to your monitor.

When using an HDMI connection, audio is sent along with video over the HDMI cable, so no additional

cables are required.

Reminder: Please make sure that your monitor has the proper video input selected.

2Attach the AC power adapter to power on the unit. The green power indicator will immediately

light up, followed by the amber status indicator in approximately 15 seconds.

3Shortly afterwards, the following progress bar will be displayed on your monitor:

4Player boot process takes approximately 90 seconds to complete. Please wait while the NMP-550

auto-detects the monitor connection, reads the monitor’s EDID, and completes its initialization.

5Immediately after boot up, the default presentation stored on the NMP-550 is automatically

displayed. The default presentation is a “Video Tutorial”demonstrating how to configure your NMP-550

and use the “Signage Manager Express”software.

This presentation will loop continuously until the user syncs new contents to the NMP-550.

6If you are experiencing difficulties and are not been able to view the default presentation, please

refer to “Troubleshooting Tips”.

7Otherwise, please follow the instructions in the “Video Tutorial”or continue with “Chapter 2:

Configuring the NMP-550 Media Player”.

1.7. Troubleshooting Tips

1The front panel indicators do not light up when I plug in power.

Check if there is power coming through. A green indicator on the AC power adapter block lets you

confirm if AC power is available.

2The front panel indicators light up, but no video is displayed on screen.

Ensure that your video cable (VGA or HDMI) is securely connected. When using an HDMI connection,

choose high quality, certified HDMI cables to avoid signal drop outs.

Check if your monitor is turned-on and switched to the corresponding video input source.

3No sound is heard.

If using VGA connection, you also need to connect RCA audio cables.

Check volume (mute) settings on monitor.

1.8. Mounting provisions

The HMP-500S/505S is supplied with a pair of mounting plates for physical installation.

1. Attach the mounting plates to the bottom side of the player with 2 screws (supplied) on each

side.

2. The player with the mounting plates attached can be mounted using 4 screws (not supplied) at

76mm X 228mm (2.99”X 8.98”) spacing.

Supplied Mounting

Plates (x2)

2. Configuring the NMP-550 Media Player

Once the player setup is completed and you have the default presentation running on your monitor,

you may then proceed to configuring your NMP-550 media player:

2.1. Attach a USB keyboard to the NMP-550

You must first attach a USB keyboard to the NMP-550 to configure your media player. After

connecting the keyboard, please wait approximately 30 seconds for the following “Main Menu” to be

displayed.

Navigating the menus

Navigate the menus using arrow keys, space bar, enter key, and numeral keys on your USB keyboard.

Use the keyboard arrow keys to highlight menu items, press the space bar to move the star (cursor),

and then press enter to confirm (<OK>) or reject (<Cancel>) any changes.

NOTE: If you plan to use your NMP-550 as a standalone media player without a connection to your

network, please proceed to Section 2.3 to complete configuration.

2.2. Connect the NMP-550 to your network

Attach a LAN cable (RJ-45) to your NMP-550 media player.

When connecting the NMP-550 to a network, you will need to assign an IP address from the network.

This can be accomplished in one of two ways:

1) DHCP –Automatically assign network IP address

a. Highlight “Network setting” from the “Main Menu” and press “Enter” on the keyboard to select.

The following menu will be displayed:

Press “Enter” on the keyboard to

initiate “DHCP” auto configuration

b. To identify the assigned IP address, highlight “Device information” from the “Main Menu” and

press “Enter to select. The following “Device information” dialog box will be displayed:

The “Device information” dialog box lets you confirm the firmware version, IP address, and

current time on the device’s clock.

2) Static –Manually assign network IP address

a. Highlight “Networking setting” from the “Main Menu” and press “Enter” on the keyboard to select.

The following menu will be displayed:

b. The following Static IP dialog box will be displayed:

2.3. Video Output Settings

For best quality, set the output resolution to match your display’s native resolution to avoid image

scaling and blur.

If you are connecting to an LCD TV, the resolution setting is most likely 1366x768, 1280x720, or

1920x1080. If you are connecting a LCD computer monitor, projector, or plasma display, refer to the

device specifications for the best matching setting.

Highlight “Video Setting” from the “Main Menu” and press “Enter” on the keyboard to select. The

following list of output resolution will be displayed:

Using the arrow keys, move down to

“Static IP” below “DHCP”, press “Space

bar” on the keyboard to fill in the star (*)

at the Static IP brackets. Then move

down to <OK> and press “Enter” on the

keyboard to select.

Using the keyboard arrow keys,

highlight “IP” and press “Enter” on

the keyboard to modify the IP

address.

Repeat for each field which needs to

be changed

Use the arrow keys to navigate to

<OK>. Once <OK> is highlighted, press

“Enter” on the keyboard to save and

apply your settings.hanged.

Highlight the desired resolution, press the space bar to fill

in the star (*), and press “Enter” on the keyboard to select

2.4. Clock and Calendar Settings

Set the correct time zone, time, and date. Daylight Saving (DST) rules can be configured in Set time

zone.

Highlight “Time setting” from the “Main Menu” and press “Enter” to select. The following menu will

be displayed:

2.5. Factory Restore

The S/W RESET button located at the back of the media player can be used to restore factory settings.

Use the button to restore default settings or reset an unstable player state.

Performing a factory reset

Warning: This procedure will restore all menu settings to factory default and format the internal

storage to factory conditions (all contents will be removed).

To restore factory settings and format the drive:

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 (about 15

seconds)

4. Wait while the system drive is being formatted

2.6. Installing Firmware Upgrades

Firmware updates can be performed using a USB flash drive. Please read the release notes carefully

regarding the changes that will be made to your player before applying the upgrade

1. Obtain the latest firmware and copy it to the root directory of a USB drive

2. Power on device and plug USB keyboard to the device to enter menu system

3. Follow on screen instructions and select firmware upgrade option in the “Main Menu”

4. When instructed, plug in the USB drive to begin firmware upgrade

Set the local time and time

zone accordingly.

3. Content Management

For testing videos and player connectivity, please see the Signage Manager Express Software Manual

for operating instructions.

For setting up the player on a Scala Content Manager Network, please see the IAdea HD Player Scala

Setup Guide

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