ViewSonic VMP71 - Manuals

Introduction 1 Introduction Features ‰ Plays back Blu-ray ISO/H.264/WMV/VC-1/Xvid/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/RM/RMVB movie files, MP3/WMA/OGG/FLAC/AAC music files, JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG photo and graphic files. ‰ Supports NTFS/FAT32 file system. ‰ Supports both NTSC and PAL TV systems. ‰ Supports 1080p video output. ...

Parts and Functions 2 The Remote Control Buttons Note: • This device must be activated before it will respond to commands from the remote control. • When using the remote control, point the remote control towards the front of this device. • The icon will appear on the screen when a button of non-ava...

PC Connection 5 PC Connection OS Support This device supports Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 / Windows Vista™ / Windows ® XP SP2. Some USB 2.0 Host Controllers may require updated device driver files to operate properly. If you have problems with your USB connection, visit the Windows Update web site to ma...

PC Connection 6 Upgrading Firmware 1. Please consult your local distributor or vendor website for a firmware file. 2. Save the firmware file to the root folder of an USB mass storage device. Note: Do not copy the firmware file to a folder, else the update will not work 3. Connect this device to a TV...

Network Connection 7 Network Connection Connecting Wired Ethernet 1. Use a RJ45 Ethernet cable to connect this device to a network router, hub, or switch; or connect this device to the Ethernet port on a networked computer. 2. If you have not already done so, connect this device to your TV. 3. Conne...

Network Connection 8 9. Select Wireless and press the ENTER button. 10. This device will list available wireless networks. Select your network and press the ENTER button. Note: To enter a username and password to login to a network volume, press the ENTER button on the remote control. This will brin...

Network Connection 9 Accessing Shared Folders on PC 1. Make sure the Workgroup of your PC are set as WORKGROUP . 2. From your Windows 7/Windows Vista PC, go to: Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center . 9LHZ6RQLF 903

Network Connection 15 Mapping Network Drive from PC 1. Open Windows Explorer and go to Tools → Map Network Drive . 2. Assign the drive letter you like to use and key in \\ip_address\MEDIA_HDD at the folder section. Then click Finish . The IP address of this device can be found in Setup → Network . 3...

Network Connection 16 BitTorrent Download 1. Click Add New Torrent button. 2. Select a torrent file from your PC and then click Yes . 3. The select torrent file will be displayed. Check the box of a torrent file, and then you can select Start , Stop , Delete , Refresh , Down , and Up setting of this...

TV Connection 17 TV Connection Connecting to AV Equipments HDMI Connection The HDMI connector can output both digital audio/video signals. Many HDTV sets and digital AV receivers support this type of connection. To a TV: To an AV receiver: Note: Some TV sets are equipped with DVI input ports, which ...

TV Connection 18 Note: Some TV sets are equipped with separate composite and component audio inputs. Be sure that you have connected the correct one. SCART Video Connection If your TV is equipped with SCART input, connect the Composite connectors to a SCART adapter to output the audio/video signal. ...

Setup 20 Using the AV Playback Function When this device is connected to a TV and activated for playback, the Home Menu will display on the TV screen. You can also jump to the Home Menu during playback or while browsing other menus by pressing the HOME button on the remote control. You can use the c...

Setup 21 NET Browse shared network volumes via SAMBA protocol when this device is connected to network. UPNP Browse media files in a UPnP AV MediaServer in the same LAN with this device. Playing Media Files from HDD/USB 1. Select a location to browse for the media file you want to play. Select HDD i...

Setup 22 3. If you want to play music with your slideshow, copy the music tracks to the same folder or subfolder as the image files. Name the music tracks in the order you would like them to play, for example, track01, track02, track03, etc. The option in Setup → Misc → Background Music must be set ...

Setup 23 Setup Select SETUP in Home Menu to enter Setup Menu . Use the cursor buttons to select items. Press the ENTER button to enter a submenu or to confirm a selection. Press the RETURN button to return to previous folder. Press the HOME button to return to Home Menu . Misc Slideshow Interval Set...

Setup 24 Network When this device is connected to a network, the Network setup menu will display the IP address for either wired network with DHCP or wireless network. Wired DHCP: IP address for this device will be automatically assigned by the Network. Manual: Use to manually assign the IP Address,...

25 Appendix Specifications HARD DRIVE SUPPORT Internal Storage 3.5” SATA I/ SATA II HDD File System NTFS/ FAT32 INTERFACE USB 2.0 USB 2.0 type A host port x 2 USB 2.0 type B device port x 1 Ethernet 10/100M RJ45 connector x 1 Wireless Ready Wireless 802.11g (Realtek RTL8187B controller only) (not in...

26 Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. It is recommended to unplug the unit from the power socket completely when not in use. Always check that files have been copied to the device successfully. Always keep two copies of important files (an original and a backup). We are not l...