3-620-271-11 (1) Network Player Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This apparatus must be earthed. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Do not install the appliance in confined space, such as book case or built-in cabinet.
Table of Contents Overview High Image Quality ............................................ 4 Superimposed Movies, Stills, and Text .............. 4 Large Capacity ................................................... 4 Wide Range of Interfaces Supported .................. 4 Simple Operation From Remote Controller ....... 4 Compact and Lightweight .................................. 4 Names and Functions of Parts .............................. 5 Main Unit Front Panel and Left Side .................
Overview Overview The NSP-100 Network Player plays back (decodes) video/audio data in MPEG format, outputting an analog signal. It is the ideal digital content player for advertizing, presentations, training, and other situations. The following are the principal features of this system. High Image Quality Plays MPEG-2 MP@ML encoded movies and full-color stills, realizing an image quality comparable with that of a DVD player.
Names and Functions of Parts Overview Main Unit Front Panel and Left Side DC IN 12V 5 Remote control optical receiver 4 ALARM indicator 6 DC IN 12V connector 3 ACCESS indicator 2 NEW CONTENTS indicator 1 POWER indicator 1 POWER indicator This lights when power is supplied to the unit. 6 DC IN 12V connector Connect the DC cable of the supplied AC adapter. 2 NEW CONTENTS indicator This indicator is off, lit, or flashing, to indicate the status of new content delivery.
Main Unit Rear Panel 1 S-OUT connector Overview 2 COMOPOSITE connector 3 G/Y, R/R−Y, B/B−Y connector 4 AUDIO OUT 1 and 2 connectors VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE G/Y AUDIO OUT 1 S-OUT VIDEO RS-232C/GPI 2 R/ R-Y IRD REMOTE ON 1 OFF 2 1 NTSC COMPONENT 2 PAL RGB S400 1 2 B/ B-Y 8 DIP switches 7 S400 connector 6 RS-232C/GPI connector 5 Network connector 1 S-OUT (S-video output) connector (mini-DIN 4pin) This outputs the playback video as an S-video signal.
IRD REMOTE (remote controller settings) ON/OFF (third switch from left): Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the remote controller. 1/2 (rightmost switch): When using two NSP-100 units, to select the unit that responds to the remote controller, set different remote controller codes for them. Remote Controller For details, see “Preparations” (page 9). For details, see “Preparations” (page 9).
Overview While the menu is displayed: Pressing this button confirms the selection of the item shown shown in reverse video, and changes the menu display. 9 PAUSE button Press this button during playback, to pause playback. Press once more to resume playback. b, B, v and V buttons These function as follows. q;PLAY button In normal operation: Pressing this button in the initial screen plays the specified playlist ( PLAY button “One Touch” playback).
Operation This section describes the preparations for operating the NSP-100 with the supplied remote controller, after making the required connections (see page 24). For details of preparations to operate the NSP-100 from a computer or through a network, refer to the Help information for the BZNP-100 Software. To operate the NSP-100 with the remote controller, in the DIP switches on the rear panel of the main unit, set the third switch from the left to the 1 position (ON).
3 Starting Up and Initial Settings With the b and B buttons, select whether or not to use a network, then press the ENTER button. • If you select “No,” the screen changes as follows. Operation When you connect a monitor to the unit, and power on for the first time, the starting screen appears and it is then followed by the initial setting screen. In this case, skip to step 9. To return to the previous screen To return to the previous screen instead of advancing to step 9, press the b button.
9 When all of the required items have been set, press the MENU button. To enable the new network settings, a message prompt appears, asking if you want to reset the unit. Displaying the “MENU” Screen Operation In the initial screen, press the MENU button. The “MENU” screen appears. 10 Select “Yes” to reset immediately or “No” to reset later, then press the ENTER button. The initial screen appears after a reset (for “Yes”) or immediately (for “No”).
2 Using the v and V buttons, select the playlist you want to play. 3 Press the ENTER button or PLAY button. Playing a Playlist Operation In the “Playlist” screen, you can select a desired playlist, and play it. You can also make the following specifications.
Playing a Movie File 1 In the “MENU” screen, carry out any of the following. In the “Graphic” (file list) screen, you can select a desired still image file, and display it. Use the following procedure. 1 • Press numeric button 2. • Using the v and V buttons, select “2. movies,”and press the ENTER button. Operation In the “Video” (file list) screen, you can select a desired movie file, and play it back. Use the following procedure.
The “Delete Files” screen appears. Deleting Unwanted Playlists and Files Operation You can delete unwanted playlists and movie and still image files. Deleting an Unwanted Playlist Use the following procedure. 1 In the “MENU” screen, carry out any of the following. 2 Carry out any of the following. • Press numeric button 1, then press the ENTER button. • Using the v and V buttons, select “1. Playlist,” and press the ENTER button. The “Delete Playlist” screen appears. • Press numeric button 4.
5 Using the b and B buttons, select “Yes” or “No,” and press the ENTER button. • “Yes”: the playlist selected in step 3 is deleted. • “No”: the playlist is not deleted, and the screen before executing step 4 rea ppears. 3 Using the b and B buttons, select the movie or still image file to be deleted. 4 Press the ENTER button. Use the following procedure.
Setting the Operating Configuration (Setup) Operation To make settings relating to the operating configuration, display the “Setup” screen. Displaying the “Setup” Screen To display the “Setup” screen, in the “MENU” screen, carry out any of the following operations. • Press numeric button 0. • Using the v and V buttons, select “0. Setup,” and press the ENTER button. The “Setup” screen appears. Settings that Function of setting can be selected See page “1. System Time” Set the system date and time.
With the numeric buttons, enter the required setting value. Alternatively, use the v and V buttons to adjust the value. 4 When the setting is complete, press the ENTER button. 1 In the “Setup” screen, carry out any of the following. • Press numeric button 3, then press the ENTER button. • Using the v and V buttons, select “3. Stop Events Display,” and press the ENTER button. Operation 3 The setting can now be changed. This completes the setting.
2 Using the b and B buttons, select “Yes” or “No.” • “Yes”: Save a playback log. • “No”: Do not save a playback log. 3 Press the ENTER button. The Playlist Mode Setup window appears. Operation This confirms the setting. Carrying out “Playlist Mode Setup” You can make the following settings for the selected playlist.
Normally, it is recommended to select “Position Adjustment” first, and position the top left corner of the screen, then proceed to size adjustment. 3 To cancel the adjustment and exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. 4 Press the ENTER button. The adjusted values are set and the screen to select the item to be adjusted reappears. 5 As required to adjust the other item, repeat steps 2 to 4. 6 When the adjustments are complete, press the v button to select “Set,” then press the ENTER button.
Settings selected in the “System Administrator Setup” screen The settings selected in the “System Administrator Setup” screen are as follows. For details, see the respective pages. Operation Settings that can be selected Function of setting “2. Network Setup” This makes settings related to 20 the network. “3. RS-232C Setup” This makes settings related to 20 the RS-232C/GPI connector and plasma display. “4. Menu Language” Select Japanese or English as the menu language. “5.
The “RS-232C Setup” screen appears. • Press numeric button 1, or using the v and V buttons, select “1. Back to System Administrator Setup,” and press the ENTER button. To return to the “System Administrator Setup” screen Carry out any of the following. • Press numeric button 1, then press the ENTER button. • Using the v and V buttons, select “1. Back to System Administrator Setup,” and press the ENTER button. 2 Carry out any of the following. • Press numeric button 2, then press the ENTER button.
This confirms the setting. A message appears, prompting you to confirm the deletion of all data. Carrying Out the “Automatic Delete” Setting Operation Select whether or not to enable the deletion of files for which an automatic deletion date is set. For details of the automatic deletion setting, refer to the Help information for the BZNP-100 Software. Use the following procedure. 1 In the “System Administrator Setup” screen, carry out any of the following. • Press numeric button 5.
3 Enter the password created in step 2 once more, and press the ENTER button. This sets the password. Operation To cancel the password In steps 2 and 3, press the ENTER button without entering any number.
Connections Connections Connecting the Power Using the supplied AC adapter and AC cable, make the connections shown in the following figure.
Examples of System Connection Connections For distributing content and playlists through a TCP/IP network Plasma display/video monitor Audio monitor system Video input connector Video output connectors (Y/R−Y/B− Y, RGB, S-VIDEO, COMPOSITE) VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE G/Y RS-232C AUDIO OUT 1, 2 AUDIO OUT 1 S-OUT RS-232C/GPI VIDEO RS-232C/GPI 2 R/ R-Y IRD REMOTE ON 1 OFF 2 1 NTSC COMPONENT 2 PAL RGB S400 1 2 B/ B-Y (Network) Ethernet Note To operate this system requires the BZNP-100 Software.
For uploading content and playlists from a computer by SBP2 Connections Plasma display/video monitor Video input connector Video output connectors (Y/R−Y/B− Y, RGB, S-VIDEO, COMPOSITE) VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE G/Y RS-232C AUDIO OUT 1, 2 AUDIO OUT 1 S-OUT Audio monitor system RS-232C/GPI VIDEO RS-232C/GPI 2 R/ R-Y IRD REMOTE ON 1 OFF 2 1 NTSC COMPONENT 2 PAL RGB S400 1 2 B/ B-Y S400 IEEE 1394 Computer Note The BZNP-100 Software must be installed in the computer.
For distributing content and playlists through Ethernet to multiple NSP-100 units Connections Video monitor Audio monitor Ethernet NSP-100 Computer Video monitor Audio monitor NSP-100 Video monitor Audio monitor NSP-100 Note The BZNP-100 Software must be installed in the computer.
Appendix Specifications Appendix Precautions On operation and storage locations Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places. • Location subject to extremes of temperature (operating temperature range 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)) • Location subject to direct sunlight for long periods, or close to heating appliances (Note that the interior of a car left in summer with the windows closed can exceed 50°C (122°F).
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