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. · EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment (s): E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment ex. TV studio).
Table of Contents Overview Others Precautions ...........................................................26 Alarm Indications ................................................26 Specifications ........................................................27 Features .................................................................. 4 Names and Functions of Parts .............................. 5 Main Unit Front Panel and Left Side ................. 5 Main Unit Rear Panel .........................................
Overview Compact and Lightweight The dimensions (width/height/depth) are 180 × 44 × 130 mm (7 1/8 × 1 3/4 × 5 1/8), and the unit weighs only about 1 kilogram (2 lb 3 oz), despite its large capacity. Features 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.
Names and Functions of Parts 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. 2 NEW CONTENTS indicator This indicator is off, lit, or flashing, to indicate the status of new content delivery. Flashing: new data is being received. Lit: new data has arrived.
Main Unit Rear Panel 1 S VIDEO connector 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 1 NTSC COMPONENT 2 PAL RGB IRD REMOTE ON 1 OFF 2 RS-232C/GPI 2 R/ R-Y 1 2 B/ B-Y 7 DIP switches 6 RS-232C/GPI connector 5 Network connector 1 S VIDEO (S-video output) connector (mini-DIN 4-pin) This outputs the playback video as an S-video signal.
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. For details, see “Preparations” (page 9). Remote Controller For details, see “Preparations” (page 9). Note Using the remote controller to control the NSP-100 requires settings of both the NSP-100 rear panel DIP switches and the remote controller.
4 ENTER/b, B, v, V control The center of this control functions as an ENTER button. The outer portions close to the arrow indications function as arrow buttons. (In this manual, the center of this control is referred to as the ENTER button and the outer portions are referred to as the b, B, v and V buttons, respectively.
Operation Caution The battery may burst if incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Preparations This section describes the preparations for operating the NSP-100 with the supplied remote controller, after making the required connections (see page 24). When using the function for playlist editing or content distribution, refer to the Help information for the BZNP100LE (supplied) or BZNP-100 (not supplied) Network Player Management Software 1).
3 Starting Up and Initial Settings With the b and B buttons, select whether or not the system is connected to a network, then press the ENTER button. • If you select “No,” the screen changes as follows. 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 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 In the standby 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 standby screen appears after a reset (for “Yes”) or immediately (for “No”). In the “MENU” screen, you can select the next screen to be displayed.
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 In the “Playlists” screen, you can select a desired playlist, and play it. You can also make the following specifications.
Playing a Movie File In the “Video” screen, you can select a desired movie file, and play it back. Use the following procedure. 1 In the “MENU” screen, carry out any of the following. Displaying a Still Image File In the “Graphics” 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. Video,” and press the ENTER button. In the “MENU” screen, carry out any of the following.
The “Delete Files” screen appears. Deleting Unwanted Playlists and Files 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. Playlists,” and press the ENTER button. The screen changes as follows. • 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 reappears. Deleting Unwanted Movie and Still Image Files Use the following procedure. 1 To change the page When the “Video” screen or “Graphics” screen is divided into a number of pages, to change the page, press the b or B button.
Setting the Operating Configuration (Setup) 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. Settings that Function of setting can be selected See page “1. System Date/Time” Set the system date and time. 16 “2.
3 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. Display During Break,” and press the ENTER button. The setting can now be changed. This completes the setting.
2 Using the b and B buttons, select “Yes” or “No.” • “Yes”: Save a playout log. • “No”: Do not save a playout log. 3 Press the ENTER button. The playout mode setup window appears. This confirms the setting. Carrying Out “Playout Mode Setup (Playlists)” You can make the following settings for the selected playlist.
2 Using the v and V buttons, select either “Position” or “Size,” and press the ENTER button. The display color of the selected item changes. Adjustment procedure Normally, it is recommended to select “Position Adjustment” first, and position the top left corner of the screen, then proceed to size adjustment. 3 Adjust the screen position or size. • If you have selected “Position,” using the v, V, b and B buttons, adjust the position of the screen horizontally and vertically.
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. Settings that can be selected Function of setting “2. Network Setup Menu” This makes settings related to 20 the network. “3. RS-232C Setup Menu” 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 enable the new RS-232C settings, a message prompt appears, asking if you want to reset the unit. 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.
This confirms the setting. A message appears, prompting you to confirm the deletion of all data. Activating “Automatic Delete” 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, then press the ENTER button.
To cancel the password In steps 2 and 3, press the ENTER button without entering any number.
Connections Examples of System Connection Connecting the Power Using the supplied AC adapter and AC cable, make the connections shown in the following figure.
For distributing content and playlists through Ethernet to multiple NSP-100 units Video monitor Audio monitor Ethernet Computer NSP-100 Video monitor Audio monitor NSP-100 Video monitor Audio monitor NSP-100 Notes • The BZNP-100 Software must be installed in the computer. • The connection cables are not supplied with this unit.
Others 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).
Specifications General Power supply 12 VDC provided from AC adapter Power consumption Approx. 20 W Peak inrush current (1)Power ON, current probe method: 16 A (100 V), 60 A (240 V) (2)Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 18 A (230 V) Operating temperature 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF) Storage temperature −20ºC to +55ºC (−4ºF to +131ºF) Mass Approx.
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