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Product Type Monitor
Model EP3203R
Brand ViewSonic
Screen Size 32 inches
Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Response Time 5 ms (typical)
Panel Type IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness 250 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (typical)
Viewing Angle 178° / 178°
Connectivity HDMI (2), VGA, Audio Out
Power Consumption 40 W (typical), 0.5 W (standby)
Dimensions with Stand (WxHxD) 28.9 x 20.7 x 8.1 inches
Weight with Stand 14.5 lbs (6.6 kg)
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
Special Features Flicker-Free technology, Blue Light Filter, Eco Mode
Included Accessories Power cable, HDMI cable, Quick start guide
Cleaning Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Safety Use only with the provided power supply. Do not open the casing.
Spare Parts & Reparability Available from ViewSonic authorized service centers.

Frequently Asked Questions - EP3203R VIEWSONIC

How do I connect my ViewSonic EP3203R to a laptop?
Use an HDMI cable (provided) to connect the laptop to the monitor. If your laptop does not have HDMI, you may need a VGA to HDMI adapter.
How do I adjust the screen brightness?
Press the Menu button on the monitor, navigate to Brightness/Contrast using the arrow keys, and adjust the brightness slider.
Can I mount the EP3203R on a wall?
Yes, it supports a VESA mount (100x100 mm). Remove the stand and attach a compatible wall mount arm.
What is the recommended way to clean the screen?
Turn off the monitor and wipe the screen with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or paper towels.
Why is there no sound from the monitor?
The EP3203R does not have built-in speakers. Connect external speakers or headphones to the Audio Out port on the monitor.
How do I enable Blue Light Filter?
Go to the Setup Menu and select Blue Light Filter. You can choose from several levels to reduce eye strain.
What should I do if the monitor displays 'No Signal'?
Check that the video cable is securely connected to both the monitor and your source device. Also ensure the input source selected on the monitor matches the cable (e.g., HDMI).
How do I reset the monitor to factory settings?
Press the Menu button, go to Setup Menu, and select Factory Reset. Confirm the action.
Does the EP3203R support V-Sync or FreeSync?
No, this model does not support adaptive sync technologies like FreeSync. It operates at a fixed 60 Hz refresh rate.
Where can I download the user manual?
You can download the PDF user manual from the ViewSonic official website or from Notice Facile.

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USER MANUAL EP3203R VIEWSONIC

EP2203r/EP3203r/EP3204r/EP4203r

Multimedia Digital Poster

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.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website. "Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual"

Model No. VS15139/VS15140/VS15141

Compliance Information

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: To comply with the limits for the Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class A limits. All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television reception. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

For Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Important Safety Instructions

  1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment.
  2. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
  3. Heed all warnings.
  4. Follow all instructions.
  5. Do not use this equipment near water. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric hock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
  6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  8. Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the outlet.
  9. Protect the power cord from being tread upon or pinched, particularly at the plug, and he point where if emerges from the equipment. Be sure that the power outlet is located near the equipment so that it is easily accessible.

  10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

  11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tipping over.

VIEWSONIC EP3203R - Important Safety Instructions - 1

  1. Unplug this equipment when it will be unused for long periods of time.

  2. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture, or if the unit does

Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance

This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS2 Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below:

SubstanceProposed Maximum ConcentrationActual Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium ( Cr^6+ ) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%

Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex III of the RoHS2 Directives as noted below:

Examples of exempted components are:

  1. Mercury in cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for special purposes not exceeding (per lamp):

(1) Short length ( ≤ 500 mm): maximum 3.5 mg per lamp.
(2) Medium length (>500 mm and ≤1,500 mm): maximum 5 mg per lamp.
(3) Long length (>1,500 mm): maximum 13 mg per lamp.

  1. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes.
  2. Lead in glass of fluorescent tubes not exceeding 0.2% by weight.
  3. Lead as an alloying element in aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight.
  4. Copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.
  5. Lead in high melting temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or more lead).
  6. Electrical and electronic components containing lead in a glass or ceramic other than dielectric ceramic in capacitors, e.g. piezoelectronic devices, or in a glass or ceramic matrix compound.

Copyright ^© ViewSonic ^® Corporation, 2013. All rights reserved.

ViewSonic ^© , the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.

Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice.

No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

Product Registration

To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com.

The ViewSonic® Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic.

For Your Records

Product Name:

EP2203r/EP3203r/EP3204r/EP4203r

ViewSonic Multimedia Digital Poster

Model Number:

VS15139/VS15140/VS15141

Document Number:

EP2203r/EP3203r/EP3204r/EP4203r_UG_ENG

Rev. 1C 04-24-13

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Product disposal at end of product life

ViewSonic respects the environment and is committed to working and living green. Thank you for being part of Smarter, Greener Computing. Please visit ViewSonic website to learn more.

USA & Canada: http://www.viewsonic.com/company/green/recycle-program/

Europe: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/support/recycling-information/

Taiwan: http://recycle.epa.gov.tw/recycle/index2.aspx

Contents

Packing list.... 1

1. Product Introduction...... 1

1.1 Overview ...... 1
1.2 Product function .... 1
1.3 I/O ports introduction....2
1.4 Supported media files format 2

2. Remote Control....3

3. Main Menu Operation Instructions .... 4

3.1 System Settings 5
3.2 Playback Control 7
3.3 Network Settings 9
3.4 Date & Time....13
3.5 On / Off Timer....14
3.6 Screen Mode 17
3.7 File Management....18
3.8 Exit 18

4. Other Setting....19

4.1 Source Setting....19
4.2 Image Setting 19

5. ePoster Manager Express Plus Introduction......20

5.1 Installation 20
5.2 Playlist Creation 25
5.3 Player Settings .... 31
5.4 Save to USB....32
5.5 Terminal Creation 34

6. Content Update......36

6.1 Update content directly....36
6.2 Update content via ePoster Manager Express Plus....36

7. PhotoShop Guidelines....37

Packing list

In the carton, you will find the following:

Multimedia Digital Poster
Remote control
Power cable
User manual CD wizard
Quick Start Guide

1. Product Introduction

1.1 Overview

High definition Multimedia Digital Poster, support picture, video, text, time & date, 1080P HD media files. ePoster Manager Express Plus software can provide multi zone function for both horizontal and vertical mode, customized template is available for users with different requirement.

1.2 Product function

● Built in 4GB flash memory, can store thousands of high definition pictures
- Plenty of different transition modes are available
● Support scrolling text function
- Set the timer On/Off function by daily and weekly
- Set different schedule, and playback it accordingly
● Horizontal and vertical modes are available
● Support multi zone screen function, different templates are available
● An external media player can be used via the screens VGA or HDMI input ports
● High security, encryption function can be used to protect the content
- Read media files from USB stick directly, or input the media files from USB stick to internal flash memory

1.3 I/O ports introduction

RESET LAN HDMI VGA Audio USB 1 USB 2

  • RESET: Restart button for the unit
    ● LAN: Network port, connect it with internet
    ● HDMI: High definition HDMI signal input port
    ● VGA: VGA signal input port
    ● Audio: Audio input port
  • USB: USB stick port, used to input media files

The unit can playback media files from internal flash memory or USB stick directly.

1.4 Supported media files format

ImageFile extension *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.gif, *.bmp, *.png
Codec Standard RGB
Max. image resolution Baseline :JPG : 4096 x 4096GIF : 1920 x 1080BMP : 1920 x 1080PNG : 1920 x 1080
Max. file name length 128 letters
VideoFile extension *.mpg, *.avi, *.mkv, *.flv, *.mov, *.mp4, *.rm, *.rmvb, *.ts, *.tp
Codec & Bitrate MPEG-1bitrate<20MbpsMPEG-4bitrate<20MbpsH.264bitrate<20MbpsAVCbitrate<20MbpsVC-1bitrate<20MbpsRMbitrate<20Mbps

2. Remote Control

POWER MENU SETUP F1 F2 F3 F4 SOURCE POWER Power on or off SOURCE Change video input SETUP Digital signage setup Play;Confirm selection Navigation button Stop the selected file Previous Program Next Program Mute Raise Volume Lower Volume Image Setting Exit the image setting To HDMI source To VGA source To internal storage source 1 2ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 7PDRS 8TUV 9WXYZ INFO 0 DISP HDMI VGA YPbPr AV

Notice:

  1. The buttons don't mention above are reserved for work with other version in the future.
  2. The setup button (SETUP) only works in Internal Storage channel

3. Main Menu Operation Instructions

Currently, the digital poster has 8 menu functions: System Settings, Palyback Control, Network Settings, Date & Time, On/Off Timer, Screen Mode, File Management and Exit.

Main Menu System Settings Playback Control Network Settings Date & Time On/Off Timer Screen Mode Local ID File Management Exit 2013/03/25 Monday 14:46 Version : 3.1.2

3.1 System Settings

Press Setup button to enter the Main Menu setup interface. Press Up, Down buttons to select System Settings, and press Play button to display System Settings options. There are 7 options available in all: OSD Lnaguage, Clock Display, Scrolling Text, USB Port, Sync. Settings, Restore to Factory Settings and Return to Main Menu.

OSD Language: Simplified Chinese, English
System Settings OSD Language English Clock Display Off Scrolling Text On USB Port On Sync. Settings Host Restore to Factory Settings Return to Main Menu 2013/03/25 Monday 15:00 Version : 3.1.2

Clock Display: Top Left, Bottom Left, Top Right, Bottom Right, Off.

Scrolling Text: Off or On.

USB Port: On or Off

Sync. Settings: Off, Host, Slave.

Note: When Host or Slave had selected, Previous Program and Next Program functions will disable.

Restore to Factory Settings: Restore the menu settings to default.

3.2 Playback Control

Work Mode

This is used to set the Multimedia Digital Poster to Stand-alone or LAN mode.

  • Stand-alone: Storage Priority, Playback Mode and Play Time functions will enable.
    ● LAN: Network settings will enable.

Note: When Work Mode has changed, please select Save and Reboot first.

Storage Priority

This is used to set the Multimedia Digital Poster to read media files from Internal Storage or USB Disk. There are two options as pictured below:

  • Internal Storage: The Multimedia Digital Poster reads media files from internal storage only.
  • USB Disk: The Multimedia Digital Poster reads media files from USB disk only.

Playback Control Work Mode LAN Storage Priority Internal Storage Playback Mode Free Play Time 10s Save and Reboot Return to Main Menu 2013/03/25 Monday 15:01 Version : 3.1.2

Playback Mode

There are three options as pictured below:

  • Free: The user copies the media files into USB stick and the Multimedia Digital Poster will read it directly
  • Encrypted: The user makes playlist with encryption by using the ePoster Manager Express Plus software, the Multimedia Digital Poster will read the media files after verifying password. (The default password is 12345678)
  • None Encrypted: The user makes playlist without encryption by using the ePoster Manager Express Plus software, the Multimedia Digital Poster will read the media files directly.

Note: Under the Free Playback Mode, the Multimedia Digital Poster will playback the media files according to the file name. For example, it will playback like this: 001.avi, 002.jpg, 003.mov, or a.avi, b.jpg, c.mov.

Do Not use special characters in the file name (!@#¥%&* ), and blank space is not supported.

Play Time

This is used to set the play time for pictures under the Free Playback Mode and is not valid for video file.

Save and Reboot

After change the Work Mode, please select Save and Reboot first.

3.3 Network Settings

The terminal has been set before delivery from factory. You cannot change Local ID or MAC Address. You can set Server Settings and Get IP Type according to the current network environment through the remote control.

Press Setup button to enter menu setup home page. Press Up, Down buttons to select Network Settings, and press Play button to display Network Settings options. There are totally 6 options available: Server Settings, Machine ID, MAC Address, Get IP Type, Save and Reboot and Return to Main Menu.

Network Settings Server Settings Machine ID MAC Address Get IP Type Save and Reboot Return to Main Menu 2013/03/25 Monday 15:01 Version : 3.1.2

Server Settings

Select Server Settings menu, and press PLAY button to confirm. If you need to modify the Server ID, you can press PLAY button to display the numeric soft keyboard. Use the naviga-tion buttons on the remote control to select numbers on the soft keyboard. The range is 0000\~9999. Select Save to exit the settings.

Server Settings Server ID 6989 Exit Save 2013/03/25 Monday 15:01 Version : 3.1.2

Machine ID

Machine ID is the serial number (SN) of the terminal and can only be viewed.

Machine ID Machine ID OBC00001 Exit 2013/03/25 Monday 15:01 Version : 3.1.2

MAC Address

This information can only be viewed.

Get IP Type

DHCP and Static IP available. The former can obtain an IP address automatically; the latter can be specified through the soft keyboard.

Get IP Type DHCP Static IP Exit 2013/03/25 Monday 15:03 Version : 3.1.2

Save and Reboot

Select the Save and Reboot menu to save your settings.

3.4 Date & Time

Use Left and Right buttons to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. When one option is selected, press Up and Down buttons to specify the values. After changes are made, press Left and Right buttons to select Update Date & Time then press Play button to save.

Date & Time Year 2012 Month 05 Day 07 Hour 17 Minute 59 Update Date & Time Return to Main Menu

3.5 On / Off Timer

Two settings available: Weekly, Daily.

On / Off Timer Timer Mode Daily Weekly Daily Daily Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Return to Main Menu

- Weekly

Set different values for each day in a week. You can set to Time On/Off from Monday to Friday, set Saturday and Sunday. User can set the on/off timer weekly. For example, Sunday, 09:00 on, 22:00 off:

  1. Select Weekly in the On/Off Timer menu, press PLAY/PAUSE to confirm.

Sunday Control Mode Always On Status On Time Off Time Timer(1) ON 09:00 22:00 Timer(2) OFF 08:00 22:00 Timer(3) OFF 08:30 22:00 Save New Settings Return

  1. Select Control Mode to Timer, then three Timer items are valid.
  2. Set Status of Timer(1) to ON, then adjust On Time to 09:00 and Off Time to 22:00.
  3. Select Save New Settings to finish the setting

Note: When using multiple schedules only 1 schedule can have an ON value greater than the OFF value. (Over night)

- Daily

Set the same value from Monday to Sunday.

Daily Control Mode Timer Timer Always On Always Off Disable Status Timer(1) ON 09:00 22:00 Timer(2) OFF 08:00 22:00 Timer(3) OFF 08:30 22:00 Save New Settings Return

There are 4 items in Control Mode:

A. Timer: user can set 3 Timers, each timer can set "On" or "Off".
B. Always On: after connecting the power cable, the product will keep power on.
C. Always Off: after connecting the power cable or turn on the unit by remote control, the product will power off automatically one minute later.
D. Disable: turn on and off normally.

Note: When using multiple schedules only 1 schedule can have an ON value greater than the OFF value. (Over night)

3.6 Screen Mode

Set the screen to horizontal or vertical display for landscape or portrait use.

Screen Mode Horizontal Vertical Save and Reboot Return to Main Menu

3.7 File Management

Here user can check the storage and Format the disk. Format Disk will erase all data.

Format Disk Storage: UDISK File System: fat32 Capacity: 3.55GB Used Space: 2.44MB Free Space: 3.55GB Format Return

Format Disk Storage: UDISK File System: fat32 Warning: Formating will erase all data on the disk! Press "OK" to continue or "Cancel" to quit OK Cancel Format Return

3.8 Exit

Exit the main menu.

4. Other Setting

4.1 Source Setting

Press button on remote control. There are HDMI, VGA, and Internal Storage for selection.

Source HDMI VGA Internal Storage Return 1920*1080 50Hz

HDMI: Display the content from external HDMI signal port

VGA: Display the content from external VGA signal port

Internal storage: Display the content from internal storage

4.2 Image Setting

Press to set Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp and Reset.

Press to exit the image setting or waiting 5 sec. to exit automatically.

5. ePoster Manager Express Plus Introduction

ePoster Manager Express Plus is a fantastic solution for digital signage, it is an innovation that entertain while maximizing the impact of your message. Create your own signage content by using your PC and the free ePoster Manager Express Plus software.

Transfer that content by using a USB stick and plug it into the LCD display to run the content, no additional hardware is needed.

5.1 Installation

Double click on the installer "ePosterManagerExpressPlus.exe" and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If your computer has never install Microsoft .Net Framework, FinalCodecs and Vcredist_X86 files, the procedure will ask you to install these files first.

● Install Microsoft .Net Framework

Note: Win 8 OS PC needs to connect to internet for download procedure.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (Beta) Setup Welcome to Setup Microsoft .net Framework Be sure to carefully read and understand all the rights and restrictions described in the license terms. You must accept the license terms before you can install the software. MICROSOFT PRE-RELEASE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS Press the Page Down key to see more text. I have read and ACCEPT the terms of the License Agreement I DO NOT ACCEPT the terms of the License Agreement Send information about my setup experiences to Microsoft Corporation. Details regarding the data collection policy Download File Size: 71 MB Download Time Estimate: 2 hr 54 min (56 kbps) 19 min (512 kbps) Install > Cancel

- Install FinalCodecs

Shark007's Free Codes Setup Shark007 Free Codecs Press Page Down to see the rest of the agreement. End User License Agreement By downloading, installing or using this Software ("Software") or any portion thereof, you agree to the terms and conditions of this End User License Agreement. THIS IS A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND SOMOTO. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (ITEMS) BEFORE. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click 1 Agree to continue. You must accept the agreement to install Shark007s Free Codes. 1 Agree Cancel

VIEWSONIC EP3203R - - Install FinalCodecs - 2

win8codecs - win8codecs by Shark007 developed by: Shark007 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for win8codecs The InstallShield(R) Wizard will install win8codecs on your computer. To continue, click Next. WARNING: This program is protected by copyright law and international trebees. logo design by Erit < Back Next > Cancel

winBcodocs - winBcodocs by Shark007 License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully. Homepage: contains related tools and downloads such as Media Player Classic - Homecinoma. Uninstall ALL codec related installations before installing this comprehensive package. IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE: I accept the terms in the license agreement I do not accept the terms in the license agreement InstallShield < Back Next > Cancel

VIEWSONIC EP3203R - - Install FinalCodecs - 5

win8codocs - win8codocs by Shark007 Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits your needs. Please select a setup type. Complete All program features will be installed. (Requires the most disk space.) Custom Choose which program features you want installed and where they will be installed. Recommended for advanced users. InstallShield < Back Next > Cancel

winBcodocs - winBcodocs by Shark007 Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click install to begin the installation. If you want to review or change any of your installation settings, click Back. Click Cancel to exit the wizard. InstallShield < Back Install Cancel

VIEWSONIC EP3203R - - Install FinalCodecs - 8

winBcodocs - winBcodocs by Shark007 developed by: Shark007 InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed winBcodocs. Click Finish to exit the wizard. Logo design by Erik < Back Finish Cancel

- Install Visual C++

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistrib... Welcome to Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable Setup Please, accept the license terms to continue. MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT VISUAL C++ 2010 RUNTIME LIBRARIES I have read and accept the license terms. Yes, send information about my setup experiences to Microsoft Corporation. For more information, read the Data Collection Policy. Install Cancel

VIEWSONIC EP3203R - - Install Visual C++ - 2

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistrib... Installation Is Complete Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable has been installed. You can check for more recent versions of this package on the Microsoft Visual Studio website. Finish

• Install ePoster Manager Express Plus

Setup - ePosterManagerExpressPlus Welcome to the ePosterManagerExpressPlus Setup Wizard This will install ePosterManagerExpressPlus ver 1.0.1210 on your computer. It is recommended that you dose all other applications before continuing. Click Next to continue, or Cancel to exit Setup. Next > Cancel

VIEWSONIC EP3203R - • Install ePoster Manager Express Plus - 2

Setup - ePosterManagerExpressPlus Select Destination Location Where should ePosterManagerExpressPlus be installed? Setup will install ePosterManagerExpressPlus into the following folder. To continue, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse. C:\Program Files\NewSon\ePosterManagerExpressPlus Browse... At least 325.3MD of free disk space is required. < Back Next > Cancel

Setup - ePosterManagerExpressPlus Select Start Menu Folder Where should Setup place the program's shortcuts? Setup will create the program's shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder. To continue, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click browse. ePosterManagerExpressPlus Browse... Don't create a Start Menu folder < Back Next > Cancel

VIEWSONIC EP3203R - • Install ePoster Manager Express Plus - 5

Setup - ePosterManagerExpressPlus Select Additional Tasks Which additional tasks should be performed? Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing ePosterManagerExpressPlus, then click Next. Add short cut: ✓ Create short cut < Back Next > Cancel

Setup - ePosterManagerExpressPlus Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing ePosterManagerExpressPlus on your computer. Click install to continue with the installation, or click Back if you want to review or change any settings. Destination location: D:\Work\OS\GoodFines/CP2203\SW\ePosterManagerExpressPlus Start Menu folder: ePosterManagerExpressPlus Additional tasks: Add short cut: Create short cut < Back Install Cancel

VIEWSONIC EP3203R - • Install ePoster Manager Express Plus - 8

Setup - ePosterManagerExpressPlus Completing the ePosterManagerExpressPlus Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing ePosterManagerExpressPlus on your computer. The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons. Click Finish to exit Setup. Finish

Programming Mode Interface

e-Poster/ManagerExport (Network version) File Tools Help Programming Terminal Monitoring 1 2 3 Desktop New Open Close Save Save As Options Player Settings Preview Save to USB Publish 4 No Active GPL 5 Schedule Doc Time Store Make Add Rename Modify 6 Views Add 7 VID 00:00:00 Add Edit Delete Up Down Scrolling Text Screening Default Preview Color ScrollingSpeed DO Color Transparency Refresh

  1. Menu Bar: Provide access to all the features of this software.
  2. To display Programming or Terminal Monitoring mode.
  3. Media Library: Help user to locate media files on your computer and give previews in the bottom box. Supported formats include:

  4. Video: *.mpg, *.mpeg, *.avi, *.mp4, *.divx, *.vob, *.mkv, *flv, *.mov, *.rm, *.rmvb, *.ts, *.tp
    • Image: jpg, bmp, png, gif, jpeg
    • Audio: mp3, wma, ogg, aac, wav

  5. Text: txt

  6. Tool Bar: Provide access to the main functions.

• New - create a new program.
- Open - open a program file already exists.
- Close - close all the current works and clear the work space.
- Save/Save As - save your current work with the name as *.gpl.
- Options – allow user to setup a playback duration and transition style for all the images.
- Player Settings – allow the user to change the settings on their screens.
- Preview - preview the current file.
- Save to USB - save the content and schedule a USB disk.
- Publish - send the content and schedule to selected ePoster directly.

  1. Program Name: Display the name of the current program. It will be named as Untitled-*.gpl by default.
  2. Schedule Section: Define the start and end time of a file, as well as the screen layout.
  3. Playlist Section: Allow user to add media files to the playback zones.

5.2 Playlist Creation

- New Screen

First choose the screen mode.

Click File -> New in the menu bar or click the button New on the tool bar to get below dialog box.

Aspect Ratio Please select an appropriate screen scale. 16 : 9 9 : 16 OK Cancel

Select the appropriate screen mode, this must be the same as the screen mode in the main menu, otherwise it will affect the display performance.

- Schedule

User can set the schedule according to the requirement.

Schedule Date Time Screen Mode ----/---- -- : -- Full Screen(Horizontal) Add Remove Modify VTD (1920x1080)

Add – add an extra new schedule

Remove - delete the selected schedule

Modify - edit the selected schedule

To add a new schedule, click Add to get Schedule Editor as below.

Schedule Editor Date Start 2013/05/17 End 2013/05/17 Time Start 14:00 End 15:00 Screen Mode Full Screen(Horizontal) VTD (1920x1080) VTL (1280x960) PIC (640x960) BOT(1920x120) PIC (640x960) VTD (1280x960) BOT(1920x120) OK Cancel

Selecting the checkboxes Date and Time allows the user to setup the playback duration. It also allows user to change the screen mode.

TIPS 1: There are three Screen modes for option as example under 16:9: VID which can display videos or pictures only, VID+PIC+BOT which can display videos on left, pictures on right and scrolling text at bottom, PIC+VID+BOT which can display pictures on left, videos on right and scrolling text at bottom.

Below is the suggested size of the media files.

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other | Category | Value | | :--- | :--- | | VTD (1280x960) | 1280 | | PIC (640x960) | 640 | | BOT (1920x120) | 1920 | TOP (1080x160) | 1080 | PIC (1080x800) | 800 | VTD (1080x800) | 800 | BOT (1080x80) | 80 |

TIPS 2: One period time allows one schedule only, otherwise conflict alert will be given. If you don't set the Date and Time, the content will display continually.

The playlist with specific playback date and time will be played prior to those with no pre-definition. Take the following schedule for example:

DateTimeScreen Mode
----/--/---- : --Full Screen(Horizontal)
2012-05-16 -> 2012-05-1613 : 00 -> 14 : 00Split1 VID(L)+PIC(R)+BOT

The second playlist will be played first during 13:00->14:00 on 2012-05-16 and the first playlist will be played second.

- Set up Playlist

Playlist section allows user to add media files to playback zones to setup a playlist.

VID 00:00:30 PIC BOT 1 1.mpg 00:00:30 2 2.jpg 00:00:30 3 2.mpg 00:00:31 Add Edit Delete Up Down

Click the relevant tab title to edit content for the zone:

VID - video zone, PIC - image zone, BOT - bottom zone

Add - Add a media file to the current zone.

Edit - Allow user to edit a media file in the playlist.

Delete - Remove a media file from the playlist.

Up/Down - Allow user to adjust the playback sequence of listed items.

For example, in VID tab, clicking Add to get PlayList Item Editor.

PlayList Item Editor Media File Browse Duration 00:00:30 Default Transition Style Fill Effect Filing OK Cancel

Media File

To add video, image and audio file, click the button Browse in PlayList Item Editor window.

TIPS: User can only click the Add button in Media Library part to add media files.

NOTE: Only image files can be added to PIC and BOT zones.

The maximum number of media files is 100 for PIC and BOT zones. Only one media file can be added to BOT zone.

PlayList Item Editor Media File DATestPhotoKEYAAIR_777300ER_1_1280x800.jpg Browse Duration 00:00:30 Default Transition Style Fill Effect Filling OK Cancel

The Duration and Transition Style portions will only be available when an image is selected as the media file.

Duration: Set the period that the image will be played. User can define the playback duration for each image by entering a figure in the time box or dragging the time bar. The supported maximum duration is 2 hours.

Transition Style: The transition effect is used to introduce the next image. User can define the transition style for each image.

Fill Effect: The fill effect is used to change the image ratio to fit the screen or not.

TIPS: The Options button in the Tool Bar allows you to setup a uniform duration and transition style for all images.

Scrolling Text: To add or edit scrolling text, select the checkbox at the lower part of the Playlist section.

Scrolling Text Encoding Auto FontSize 20 Color ScrollingSpeed Slow BG Color Transparency OS default Please type text here Browse

  • To add a scrolling text, click the button Browse to select a pre-prepared text file which will then be displayed in the edit box.
    NOTE: Only *.text file is supported.
  • To edit a scrolling text, just enter the text in the edit box.
  • To delete a scrolling text, just uncheck Scrolling Text.

User can set the Encoding, Font size, Color, Scrolling speed, back ground color and Transparency of the scrolling text.

The scrolling text will be displayed at the bottom of the screen in full-screen mode, or in BOT zone in split-screen mode.

Now the user can preview and save the finished playlist.

5.3 Player Settings

The Player Settings button on the tool bar allows user to make settings on the player. These settings can be imported to the player via the feature Save to USB.

TIPS: To import these settings to players, the user needs to enable this feature by clicking Player Settings box in the Save to USB window.

Click Player Settings to get the window pictured below:

Player Settings OSD Language English Pic Play Time 10s Brightness 50 Clock Display Top Left USB Port Scrolling Text On Play Logs Import Mode Sync Mode Brightness Contest 50 Saturation 50 Timer Mode Daily Daily Tummer Disable Sunday Control Mode Disable Control Mode Always Off Timer On Time Off Time Timer On Time Off Time 1 00.00 00.00 1 60.00 00.00 2 00.00 00.00 2 60.00 00.00 3 00.00 00.00 3 60.00 00.00 Monday Control Mode Disable Tuesday Disable Wednesday Control Mode Disable Control Mode Disable Timer On Time Off Time Timer On Time Off Time Timer On Time Off Time 1 60.00 00.00 1 60.00 00.00 2 60.00 00.00 2 60.00 00.00 3 60.00 00.00 3 60.00 00.00 Thursday Control Mode Disable Friday Disable Saturday Control Mode Disable Control Mode Disable Timer On Time Off Time Timer On Time Off Time Timer On Time Off Time 1 60.00 60.00 1 60.00 60.00 2 60.00 60.00 2 60.00 60.00 3 60.00 60.00 3 60.00 60.00 Factory Settings OK Cancel

The above menu is the same as the Main Menu set by remote control.

5.4 Save to USB

The function Save to USB allows user to save the finished playlist to a USB disk for input into LCD display.

Click Save to USB in the Tool bar or click Tools -> Save to USB.

Save to USB Player Type: X86 SW110 Removable Disk All Removable Disks Encrypt Password Setting Player Settings Player Setting OK Cancel

  • Select the player type, X86 or SW110. SW110 is for standalone type LCD display.
  • Insert a USB disk, and then select the disk you wish to save to.
  • Choose whether to encrypt the playlist. This step is not necessary.

Select the checkbox Encrypt to enable this function. Then click the button Password Setting to change the password if necessary.

Please note that the password should be the same as the player password, otherwise the playlist cannot be imported into the LCD display.

TIPS: The password can also be setup via Tools -> Password Setting, and the player password via Tools -> Player Password Update. The default password is 12345678.

● Player Settings. This step is not necessary.

Select the checkbox Player Settings to enable this function. Then click the button Player Setting to change the settings if necessary.

TIPS: The player settings will be packed together with the playlist and then imported into LCD display. This step is not necessary.

Click OK to finish.

Terminal Monitoring Mode Interface

eSystemManageExpressPlusNetwork version File Tools Help Programming Terminal Monitoring Add Edit Delete Terminal Block 2 Check All 3 EP320X EP120X 08C80002 172.21.3.134 1.00% 3025.82MB EP120X EP220X EP220X 08C80001 0% MB

  1. Tool Bar: Provide access to the main functions.

- To create, edit or delete group or terminal. - To publish play, stop, reboot, power off, power on or volume order to the selected terminal.

  1. Terminal Block: Help user to locate group or terminal.

  2. Terminal Information: To display terminal status. First times to catch the status, it'll spend 3min..

5.5 Terminal Creation

- Server ID setting

Click Tools / NetWork Settings -> The number must the same as ePoster Server ID.

NetWork Settings Server ID: 0000 OK Cancel

- Add Group and Terminal

To select Terminal Monitoring mode, to add Group first.

GroupAdd GroupName: VS OK Cancel

To add Terminal, please make sure SN must the same as Machine ID, Name and Description can be any word you want to fill in. Group item needs to be selected then select OK.

Terminal Add Add SN: OBC00001 Name: BP2203r Description: Lobby Group: VS OK Cancel

6. Content Update

6.1 Update content directly

If user doesn't want to use ePoster Manager Express Plus to make playlist, they can copy their media files into a USB stick, and plug it into the USB port of the LCD display.

If the Storage Priority in Playback Control Menu is set to USB Disk, then the LCD display will playback the media files directly.

If the Storage Priority in Playback Control Menu is set to Internal Storage, then the media files will be imported into the internal storage, and will playback the media files after they are uploaded.

6.2 Update content via ePoster Manager Express Plus

After making a playlist and saving it to the USB successfully by ePoster Manager Express Plus, plug the USB into the USB port of the LCD display.

If the Storage Priority in Playback Control Menu is set to USB Disk, then the LCD display will playback the media files in the playlist directly.

If the Storage Priority in Playback Control Menu is set to Internal Storage, then the playlist will be imported into the internal storage, and will playback the media files after they are uploaded.

7. PhotoShop Guidelines

Width: 1000 Pixels Height: 1000 Pixels Resolution: 72 Pixels/Inch By Mode: RGB Color 8 bit Texture: White Name: WSSW3.0 Pixel: Normal Width: 1000 Pixels Height: 1000 Pixels Resolution: 72 Pixels/Inch Color Mode: RGB Color 8 bits Background Colors: Angle: 90 degrees Color Path: RGB RGB RGB S.L. Post-Array Value: Square Pixels Image Size: 5.556

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Create your Graphic at 1920 x 1080 pixels (1366 x 768 for the 32" ePosters) at 72 DPI – 150 DPI (dots per inch). Use higher DPI if the image is for print use.

Close Align Layers to Select Distribute Lock All Layers in Groups... Link Layers Select Linked Layers Merge Layers Merge Visible Marker Image Matting

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Ensure you flatten the image if there are multiple layers. (Menu: Layer / Flatten Image)

50' COW 50' CCW Arbitrary... Flip Canvas Flip Canvas

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Rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise. (Menu: Image / Image Rotation / 90 degree CW)

Close All Close and Go to Bridge Save Save As... Check In... Save for Web... Revert Place...

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Finally, Save the image as a web file (Menu: File / Save for Web) with the following options:

  • Change the dropdown menu from GIF (default) to JPEG
  • Set the quality to High or Very High. Note the higher the quality, the larger the file will be.

- Optimized is checked

- Convert to sRGB is checked

- Change Metadata to None

- Save the file name without spaces and no special characters such as / \ <> | : &

Preset: [Unnamed] JPEG Very High Progressive Optimized Embed Color Profile Convert to sRGB Preview: Monitor Color Metadata: None Color Table

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 WebsiteT = TelephoneF = FAXEmail
Australia/New Zealand www.viewsonic.com.auAUS= 1800 880 818NZ= 0800 008 822service@au.viewsonic.com
Canada www.viewsonic.comT (Toll-Free)= 1-866-463-4775T (Toll)= 1-424-233-2533F= 1-909-468-3757service.ca@viewsonic.com
Europe www.viewsoniceurope.comwww.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/support/call-desk/
Hong Kong www.hk.viewsonic.comT= 852-3102-2900 service@hk.viewsonic.com
India www.in.viewsonic.comT= 1800 266 0101 service@in.viewsonic.com
Korea www.kr.viewsonic.comT= 080 333 2131 service@kr.viewsonic.com
Latin America(Argentina)www.viewsonic.com/la/ T= 0800-4441185 soporte@viewsonic.com
Latin America (Chile)www.viewsonic.com/la/T= 1230-020-7975soporte@viewsonic.com
Latin America(Columbia)www.viewsonic.com/la/T= 01800-9-157235soporte@viewsonic.com
Latin America (Mexico)www.viewsonic.com/la/T= 001-8882328722soporte@viewsonic.com
Renta y Datos, 29 SUR 721, COL. LA PAZ, 72160 PUEBLA, PUE. Tel: 01.222.891.55.77 CON 10 LINEASElectroser, Av Reforma No. 403Gx39 y 41, 97000 Mérida, Yucatán. Tel: 01.999.925.19.16Other places please refer to http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/index.htm#Mexico
Latin America (Peru)www.viewsonic.com/la/T= 0800-54565soporte@viewsonic.com
Macauwww.hk.viewsonic.comT= 853 2870 0303service@hk.viewsonic.com
Middle Eastap.viewsonic.com/me/Contact your resellerservice@ap.viewsonic.com
Puerto Rico & Virgin Islandswww.viewsonic.comT= 1-800-688-6688 (English)T= 1-866-379-1304 (Spanish)F= 1-909-468-3757service.us@viewsonic.comsoporte@viewsonic.com
Singapore/Malaysia/Thailandwww.viewsonic.com.sgT= 65 6461 6044service@sg.viewsonic.com
South Africaap.viewsonic.com/za/Contact your resellerservice@ap.viewsonic.com
United Stateswww.viewsonic.comT (Toll-Free)= 1-800-688-6688T (Toll)= 1-424-233-2530F= 1-909-468-3757service.us@viewsonic.com

Limited Warranty

VIEWSONIC® Multimedia Digital Poster

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.

How long the warranty is effective:

ViewSonic Multimedia Digital Poster are warranted for 1 year for all parts excluding the light source and 1 year for labor from the date of the first customer purchase.

Who the warranty protects:

This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.

What the warranty does not cover:

  1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
  2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

a. Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
b. Any damage of the product due to shipment.
c. Removal or installation of the product.
d. Causes external to the product, such as electrical power fluctuations or failure.
e. Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications.
f. Normal wear and tear.
g. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

  1. Any product exhibiting a condition commonly known as "image burn-in" which results when a static image is displayed on the product for an extended period of time.
  2. Removal, installation, one way transportation, insurance, and set-up service charges.

How to get service:

  1. For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support (Please refer to Customer Support page). You will need to provide your product's serial number.
  2. To obtain warranty service, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product.
  3. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic.
  4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic.

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Limitation of implied warranties:

There are no warranties, express or implied, which extend beyond the description contained herein including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Exclusion of damages:

ViewSonic's liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for:

  1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, loss of profits, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, interference with business relationships, or other commercial loss, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.
  3. Any claim against the customer by any other party.
  4. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic.

Effect of state law:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

Sales outside the U.S.A. and Canada:

For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U.S.A. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer.

The warranty period for this product in mainland China (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Excluded) is subject to the terms and conditions of the Maintenance Guarantee Card.

For users in Europe and Russia, full details of warranty provided can be found in www.viewsoniceurope.com under Support/Warranty Information.

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Brand : VIEWSONIC

Model : EP3203R

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