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TNET200

Network Display Adapter


Users Guide September 2005

IN THIS DOCUMENT Getting Started Installing the TNET200 Using the Software Control Web Pages

Version 2.01

Table of Contents
Getting Started.................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Introduction to TNET200........................................................................................................................................... 4 Package Contents......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Hardware and Software .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Browser Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Installing the TNET200 .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Overview....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Connecting the Hardware ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Plasma Hookup ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Plasma Hookup with Surround Sound................................................................................................................ 6 TV Hookup .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Detecting and Setting Up the Initial IP Address .................................................................................................... 8 Configuring the TNET200 ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Using the Software ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 Overview..................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Launching the Software ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Screen Layout............................................................................................................................................................. 12 General Information ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Control Web Pages ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Body........................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Control Web Pages ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Basic Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 TNET200 Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 16 Network Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 18 Serial Port Settings........................................................................................................................................... 21 Date/Time Settings............................................................................................................................................... 22 Input Mapping....................................................................................................................................................... 23 Grouping................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Display Control.......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Main Control Panel............................................................................................................................................... 26 Power.................................................................................................................................................................. 27 Input Selection .................................................................................................................................................. 27 Picture/Volume ................................................................................................................................................. 28 Picture Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 29 Aspect Ratio ...................................................................................................................................................... 30 Zoom................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Additional Controls .............................................................................................................................................. 31 Resets.................................................................................................................................................................. 31 More Settings.................................................................................................................................................... 32 Energy Saving................................................................................................................................................... 32 Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 32 Maintenance (plasma displays only)................................................................................................................. 33 Energy Saving................................................................................................................................................... 33 Picture Inversion............................................................................................................................................... 34 Picture Orbit ...................................................................................................................................................... 34 Screen Saver (X1 only)................................................................................................................................... 35 Remote View.............................................................................................................................................................. 36 First Time Setup.................................................................................................................................................... 37 Downloading VNC........................................................................................................................................... 38 Installing VNC for Windows 9x/2000/NT/XP............................................................................................ 39

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Installing VNC for MAC OS X................................................................................................................................... 39 Open Access Session............................................................................................................................................ 40 Hosted Session...................................................................................................................................................... 41 Hosted Session Participant Login............................................................................................................... 42 Hosted Session Host Login ......................................................................................................................... 43 Media Player............................................................................................................................................................... 46 Player Commands................................................................................................................................................. 46 Player Preferences ................................................................................................................................................ 48 Playlist Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 49 Playlist Edit ............................................................................................................................................................ 49 Accelerator......................................................................................................................................................... 50 TNET200 File Management........................................................................................................................... 51 Default Playlist.................................................................................................................................................. 52 Creating a New Playlist....................................................................................................................................... 53 Editing an Existing Playlist................................................................................................................................. 55 Deleting an Existing Playlist............................................................................................................................... 55 Entry Types............................................................................................................................................................ 56 File on TNET200/Network ............................................................................................................................. 56 Web Sites ........................................................................................................................................................... 57 Remote View..................................................................................................................................................... 58 Encoder............................................................................................................................................................... 58 Loop.................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Event................................................................................................................................................................... 60 Trigger................................................................................................................................................................ 62 Playlist Initiate .................................................................................................................................................. 64 Playlist Duration ............................................................................................................................................... 64 Playlist Terminate............................................................................................................................................. 64 Get New Media ................................................................................................................................................. 64 Send Information .............................................................................................................................................. 65 Set Log File ....................................................................................................................................................... 66 Comment............................................................................................................................................................ 66 Playlist Indexing ................................................................................................................................................... 67 Playlist Log................................................................................................................................................................. 68 Tuner/Encoder............................................................................................................................................................ 69 Configure Encoder................................................................................................................................................ 69 Configure Network............................................................................................................................................... 71 Source Select ......................................................................................................................................................... 72 Encoder/Tuner Viewing....................................................................................................................................... 73 Appendix A ..................................................................................................................................................................... 74 Playlist File Format ................................................................................................................................................... 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Getting Started
Introduction to TNET200
The TNET200 Network Display Adapter lets you control the delivery of audio and video content over IP based networks to displays, such as plasmas or projectors.

Package Contents
The packing box contains the following items: TNET200 CD containing User Guide (this document) Power Adapter Power Cord Warranty Card Quick Start Guide

Hardware and Software


To begin using the TNET200, you must first install the hardware then configure the software to the display model.

Browser Requirements
To use the TNET200, you must have Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer installed.

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Installing the TNET200


Overview
The TNET200 comes ready to install. To install it, you simply connect the unit to a display and detect or setup the initial IP address. After that, you are ready to configure the software to meet your individual specifications.

Connecting the Hardware


You can connect the TNET200 to various types of displays. This section provides images on connecting the unit to a plasma, a plasma with surround sound, and a TV.
Plasma Hookup

The following image displays how to connect the TNET200 to a plasma:

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Plasma Hookup with Surround Sound

The following image displays how to connect the TNET200 to a plasma with surround sound:

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TV Hookup

The following image displays how to connect the TNET200 to a TV:

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Detecting and Setting Up the Initial IP Address


Once power has been applied to the unit, an IP address must be assigned either automatically thru DHCP or manually thru the TNET200s web interface. All TNET200s equipped with a hard drive are shipped with a Static IP Address of 192.168.0.10. This IP address can be changed as follow: Connect the TNET200 to a computer with the same subnet (192.168.0.XXX) and subnet mask set to 2545.255.255.0 Start the computers browser and enter 192.168.0.10 The TNET200s main web page will appear; select the Configure tab and the following page will appear Set the desired IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway and document Select Submit and Restart to reboot the unit for the new IP Address to take effect

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Configuring the TNET200
Display Control In order to activate the Display Control page and issue RS232 commands, a valid display type and model must be selected from the Configuration page. The following image displays an example of the Configuration control page:

To enter the display type and model, perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. In the Device field, select the type of display to which the TNET200 is connected. In the Model field, select the model of the device. In the Location field, enter the location of the TNET200, such as a room number or a conference room. This information is helpful to identify the TNET200 unit. Click the Submit button. The controls available on the user interface will directly correspond to the selected display and model.

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If a RS232 cable is not connected or a display in which the TNET200 does not support RS232 codes is being driven, then the Device and Model fields should be left as the default setting of Select Device and Select Model respectively.

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Network Tuner/Encoder Integration If a TNET210 Network Tuner/Encoder If a TNET210 Network Tuner/Encoder exists on the network, the Tuner/Encoder page can be activated. Activation of this page allows Television or additional devices connected to the Encoder such as DVD Players, VHS Players, and Cameras access to the TNET200 via the network. Contact Technovare Systems, Inc. at 1-800-9286880 for more information regarding integration of the TNET210 Network Tuner/Encoder. In order to activate the Tuner/Encoder page, select the Tuners Available checkbox on the Configuration/Advanced Setting page. Display Commander Integration If Display Commander is being used for device control/status, grouping, and/or playlist management, the Advertise IP Address check box on the Configuration page should be selected to allow auto-discovery of the TNET200. If Display Commander is not being used, this check box can be left un-selected to reduce unnecessary network traffic The Display Commander application can be downloaded from the Main Menu bar on the units web page. For more information on Display Commander refer to the Display Commander Users Manual.

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Using the Software


Overview
The TNET200 software is a user interface that allows you to control the audio and video inputs. This section describes how to launch the software and the screen layout.

Launching the Software


To launch the TNET200 software, perform the following steps: 1. In the Address Bar of your Internet browser, enter the IP address to which you want to connect and press Enter. If a password is required to access the software, the Login to TNET200 screen displays. If no password is required, the Configuration or Media Player control page displays and you do not have to complete steps 2 through 4. The following image displays an example of the TNET200 login screen:

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In the Log in as field, select User, Remote View Host, or Administrator from the drop-down list. In the Password field, enter the TNET200 password. Click the Submit button.

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Screen Layout
The user interface screen contains three major sections: General Information Control Web Pages Body The Media Player control page is the default screen. To navigate to and display any other control page, click the button for that page. Use these screens to enter initial information and then edit and maintain information, as necessary. The interface refreshes automatically every few seconds and updates the screen with the changes. The following image displays an example of the user interface:
General Information

Control Web Pages

Body

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General Information

The General Information section is located at the top of the screen. It contains information that is either automatically populated or completed by a network administrator. You can change the information displayed in this section by clicking the Configure button in the Control Web Pages section. Refer to the following table for a description of the fields in the General Information section: Field Device Description The Device field displays the type of device to which the TNET200 is connected. The Model field displays the model of the device. The Location field displays the location of the TNET200, for example, a room number or a conference room. This information is helpful to identify the TNET200 unit. The IP Address field displays the IP address of the TNET200. The TNET200 Name field displays the name of the TNET200 unit. The Status field displays current status of the TNET200 unit, such as Power On or Standby.

Model Location

IP Address

TNET200 Name

Status

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Control Web Pages

The Control Web Pages section is located at the left side of the screen. It contains various pages on which you can setup and maintain information. This section includes the following options:
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Display Control Remote View Media Player Playlist Setup Playlist Logs Tuner/Encoder Configuration

The Body section is located in the middle of the screen. The Control Web Page that you select determines the information displayed in the body. Additionally, the information in this section varies by the display type and model.

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Configuration
The Configuration control page allows you to configure the TNET200. If passwords are required to access the software, you must be logged in to TNET200 as Administrator; you cannot access the Configuration control page logged in as User or Remote View Host. Note : You cannot make changes to the display using the Configuration control page. To make those changes, use the Display Control control page. The Configuration control page is comprised of five screens:
Basic Settings

Basic Settings Advanced Settings Date/Time Settings Input Mapping Grouping

Use this screen to select the display type and model to which the TNET200 is connected and make changes to the IP address. The following image displays an example of the Basic Settings screen:

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TNET200 Configuration

The TNET200 Configuration section allows you to select the display type and model to which the TNET200 is connected. Additionally, you can enter a location of the TNET200, which can be used to identify the unit. Refer to the following table for a description of the fields in the EBN-N200D Configuration section: Field Device Model Description Select the device to which the TNET200 is connected. Select the model of the device. The models displayed in the drop-down list correspond to the device that you select. Select the default resolution for the display. Enter the location of the TNET200, for example a room number or a conference room. This information is helpful to identify the TNET200 unit. Optional input cards may be available for the selected Device and Model. If Optional Cards are being used, they may be selected from the drop down menu.

Default Resolution Location

Optional Cards

Network Settings

The Network Settings section displays the IP address used for network connectivity. DHCP or Static IP addressing is available. After you make changes to the network settings, you must restart the TNET200 for the changes to take effect.

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Refer to the following table for a description of the fields in the Network Settings section: Field Obtain IP Address Automatically (DHCP) Description Select this radio button to have the software automatically detect the IP address. Select this radio button to enter specific network settings and then enter the information, as necessary, in the following fields: - IP Address - Subnet Mask - Default Gateway - Primary DNS Server - Secondary DNS Server Select this check box if using Display Commander to enable its auto-discovery function. If your network utilizes a proxy sever to access the web, you need to setup these parameters: Connection Type - Direct Connection - Auto Detect Proxy - Manual Proxy Proxy URL Port

Use the following settings:

Advertise IP Address

Proxy Settings

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Advanced Settings

Use this screen to enter a name for the TNET200, enter passwords for access to the unit, and change serial port settings. The following image displays an example of the Advanced Settings screen:

The TNET200 Configuration Advanced Settings section allows you to specify a name for the TNET200 unit and restrict access to the TNET200. If the password fields are blank, there is unrestricted access to the TNET200. If the password fields are populated, a user must login to the TNET200 to gain access. Refer to the following table for a description of the fields in the TNET200 Configuration Advanced Settings section: Field TNET200 Name Description Enter a name for the TNET200 unit. This name directly corresponds to the IP address of the unit. The IP address and the TNET200 name can both be used to identify the unit.

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Field TNET200 Password

Description The TNET200 Password is used to access nonaccelerated media files on remote servers Enter a password for users to gain access to all TNET200 functionality. If you enter this password when you initially log in to the software, you can access any control page without entering any additional passwords. If you initially log in as User or Remote View Host, you must enter this password to access the Configuration control page. Enter a password for users to log in as a host for remote view sessions. If you initially log in to the software as User, you must enter this password to host a remote view session. Note : If a user logs in as an administrator, this password is not required.

Administrator Password

Remote View Host Password

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Field User Password

Description Enter a password for users to access the software. This password will not allows users to host remote view sessions or access the Configuration control page. This determines access to the Remote View control page functionality. Select Open Access to allow anyone the ability to project their screen on a display. Select Hosted to require a host for remote view sessions. Select this check box to enable the Tuner/Encoder control page. At least one TNE210 Network Tuner/Encoder must reside on the network to utilize these features.

Conference Mode

Tuners Available

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Serial Port Settings

The Serial Port Settings section displays information based on the device and model selected. This information automatically populates, however, you can change it as necessary. Refer to the following table for a description of the fields in the Serial Port Settings section: Field Baud Rate Description The Baud Rate field automatically populates based on the device and model selected. If necessary, select another setting from the dropdown list. The Parity field automatically populates based on the device and model selected. If necessary, select another setting from the drop-down list. The Data Bits field automatically populates based on the device and model selected. If necessary, select another setting from the dropdown list. The Stop Bits field automatically populates based on the device and model selected. If necessary, select another setting from the dropdown list. The Flow Control field automatically populates based on the device and model selected. If necessary, select another setting from the dropdown list.

Parity

Data Bits

Stop Bits

Flow Control

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Date/Time Settings

Use this screen to enter and maintain the current date and time. This is especially important if you want to synchronize several TNET200 units. The following image displays an example of the Date/Time Settings screen:

To make enter or change the current date and time, perform the following steps: 1. 2. In the New Date field, select the current year, month, and day from the drop-down lists. In the New Time field, select the current hour, minute, and second from the drop down list. Note : The time in the New Time field is displayed in the 24-hour clock format. 3. Click the Submit button.

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Input Mapping

Use this screen to assign input numbers to corresponding actual inputs for a specific display type and model. This mapping is required only when using Groups with Display Commander since different display models may have different input combinations. The inputs initially default in the same order they are displayed on the Display Control control page in the Input Selection section. The following image displays an example of the Input Mapping screen:

To change the input number of an actual input, perform the following steps: 1. 2. In the drop-down list corresponding to the actual input you want to change, select the new input number. Click the Submit button. The changes will be saved.

Note : If you make input mapping changes and then want to revert back to the default mapping, click the Reset button.

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Grouping

Use this screen to select group membership for use with Playlist Trigger Events, Display Commander, or Custom API applications. An TNET200 may be a member of up to 16 groups simultaneously and all units are by default a member of Group 0. Group membership within an additional 239 groups can be achieved through the Display Commander interface The following image displays an example of the Grouping screen:

After selecting the desired Groups, click the Submit button for changes to be saved. Note : If you make grouping changes and then want to revert back to the default mapping, click the Reset button.

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Display Control
The Display Control control page changes the way video looks and audio sounds on the display. The features available on this control page change according to the selected device and model. Occasionally the control page displays features that are not applicable for a specific device and model. If this occurs, the functionality of that feature does not work. Some features work only in combination with other features. For example, Bright in the Picture/Volume section only works if the User button is depressed in the Picture Mode section and a video signal is provided to the display. Additionally, some of the inputs are only available if the display has an Option Card installed. Note : The validity of certain functions depends on the particular device and model, selection of inputs, and whether input connection is provided. If you press a button and attempt to change a setting that is not valid in the current context, the button will automatically return to its original position. The Display Control page is divides into panels accessible through tabs at the top of the page: Main Control Panel Additional Controls Maintenance (Plasma displays only) The Main control page contains the following sections: Power Input Selection Picture/Volume Picture Mode Aspect Ratio Zoom

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Main Control Panel

The following image displays an example of the Display Control control page with the Main Control Panel selected:

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Power

The Power button turns the display on and off. Refer to the following table to determine the status of the display: If the Power button is Depressed and the indicator light is green Not depressed and the indicator light is red Not depressed and the indicator light is gray Then, the display is Turned on In standby mode Undefined or error condition

To turn a display on, perform the following steps: 1. Press the Power button. The button remains depressed and the indicator light turns green.

To change a display to standby mode, perform the following steps: 1. With the Power button depressed, press the button again. The button returns to the original position and the indicator light turns red.

Input Selection

The Input Selection section allows you to select the source of the input signal to the TNET200. The device and model displayed in the General Information section determine the buttons available in this section. To change the input selection, perform the following steps: 1. Press the button corresponding to the input selection you want to activate. If the command is successful, the display displays video from that input. If the command is not successful, the button returns to its original position.

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Picture/Volume

The Picture/Volume section has controls to adjust settings, such as bright, contrast, color, phase, and volume of the display. The numbers displayed at the bottom of the controls indicate the current setting. To change a setting, perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. Place your cursor over the slider of the setting that you want to change. Click and hold down your left mouse button and drag the slider to the new setting. Release your left mouse button.

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Picture Mode

The Picture Mode section allows you to control the color scheme displayed on the display by using preset values. There are two types of preset values: values that are preset by the factory and values that are preset by a user. For example, press the Standard button to use the factory default settings for bright, contrast, color, phase and volume corresponding to the device and model specified, or press the User1 button to use user defined default settings. Note : The buttons displayed in the Picture Mode section exactly correspond to the controls available in the on-screen setup menu for the display. These are the controls that are accessible using the displays remote control. For more information, refer to the user guide for the display. To change a setting, perform the following steps: 1. Press a button, for example Standard, to use the default color scheme associated with that button. You cannot manually change the settings associated with that button by using the picture/volume sliders.

To define user default settings, perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the button for which you want to define default settings, for example User1, User2, or User3. In the Picture/Volume section, place your cursor over the slider of the setting that you want to change. Click and hold down your left mouse button and drag the slider to the new setting. Release your left mouse button. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each setting that you want to change. These settings are automatically saved and each time you press the associated button, the default color scheme is applied.

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Aspect Ratio

The Aspect Ratio section allows you to specify the layout proportion of width to height on the display screen. The device and model displayed in the General Information section determine the buttons available in this section. To change the aspect ratio, perform the following steps: 1.
Zoom

Press the button corresponding to the width to height proportion you want to display on the display.

The Zoom section has controls to cause the picture to appear larger on the display. To zoom the picture, perform the following steps: 1. 2. Press the x 2, x 3, or x 4 button to incrementally increase the size of the picture on the display. Press the x 1 button to return the picture to the original size (default, unmagnified state).

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Additional Controls

The Additional Controls tab contains the following sections: Resets More Settings Energy Saving (LCD models only) Information (LCD models only)

The following image displays an example of the Display Control control page with the Additional Controls tab selected:

Resets

The Resets section allows you to quickly reset the picture, audio, and size settings to the display default settings. To reset a setting, perform the following steps: 1. Press the Reset Picture button, the Reset Audio button, or the Reset Size button.

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More Settings

The More Settings section allows you to change the color temperature, aperture, and color system settings. The available options display in the drop-down list for each field. These options change according to the display attached to the TNET200. To change the color temperature, aperture, or color system settings, perform the following steps: In the Color Temperature , Aperture , or Color System field, select the new setting from the drop-down list.
Energy Saving

The Energy Saving section allows you to select the amount of energy a display uses To switch from one mode to another, perform the following steps: In the Energy Saving section, press the Standard button to change the display to the standard energy setting or press the Reduced button to reduce the amount of energy used by the display.
Information

The Information section display status information on items such as Operating Time and the display devices Serial Number .

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Maintenance (plasma displays only)

The Maintenance tab contains the following sections: Energy Saving Picture Inversion Picture Orbit Status Screen Saver

Note : The options available to select in this section are determined by the display device and model selected The following image displays an example of the Display Control control page with the Maintenance tab selected:

Energy Saving

The Energy Saving section allows you to select the amount of energy a display uses To switch from one mode to another, perform the following steps: In the Energy Saving section, press the Standard button to change the display to the standard energy setting or press the Reduced button to reduce the amount of energy used by the display.

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Picture Inversion

The Picture Inversion section helps protect against residual image from still pictures. It allows you to turn the picture from a positive to a negative. Using the original image source, picture inversion evens out the residual picture image. To turn on picture inversion, perform the following steps: 1. In the Picture Inversion section, press the On button to immediately activate picture inversion. Alternately, press the Auto button to activate picture inversion after a predetermined amount of time. For more information on the Auto functionality, refer to the users manual for the plasma.

To turn off picture inversion, perform the following steps: 1.


Picture Orbit

Press the Off button.

The Picture Orbit section helps protect against residual image from still pictures. It allows you to determine how the picture rotates around the screen and the amount of time it takes to complete a full cycle. Since the video moves in small increments, if there is a lot of motion video, this is almost unnoticeable. You can select any combination of range and tome intervals To turn on Picture Orbit, perform the following steps: 1. In the Orbit Range field, select Small, Middle , or Large from the drop-down list. This determines how the screen saver rotates around the screen. For example, if you want the screen saver to move within a small range, select Small. In the Orbit Cycle field, select the amount of time in which you want the screen saver to complete a full cycle around the screen Press the On button.

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To turn off Picture Orbit, perform the following steps 1. Press the Off button.

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Screen Saver (X1 only)

The Screen Saver section provides three options to help prevent screen burnout. These options are gray, dark gray, and black. Black is the default To change the Screen Saver, perform the following steps: 1. Press the Gray, Dark Gray, or Black button corresponding to the screen saver you want to select.

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Remote View
The Remote View control page provides a tool for remote conferencing and presentations. To use remote view, you must have VNC installed and running. VNC is a software application, launched independently from the TNET200 software application, which allows you to view and interact with one computer using a simple program on another computer anywhere on the network. This means that you can display your desktop on a display connected to an TNET200 unit and share it with an audience. Remote view sessions can either be open access or hosted. Open access allows anyone the ability to begin and control a remote view session. Hosted limits the control of a remote view session to one person, the host. If a remote view session is hosted, you must log in as either a participant or the host. Note : The network administrator configures the Remote View control page to open access or hosted. This is done using the Configuration control page.

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First Time Setup

The first time you use remote view, you must download and install the VNC software and change the password. You can download this software directly from the Remote View control page. This page allows you to select the appropriate VNC version for your operating system. The procedure to download and install VNC is the same for both remote view open access sessions and remote view hosted sessions. The following image displays an example of the Remote View control page (open access):

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Downloading VNC

To download VNC, perform the following steps: 1. For Open Access sessions, under Before connecting, the first step indicates, If you dont have VNC software installed, click here . For Hosted sessions, the note indicates, To install VNC software, click here . On either screen, click the click here hyperlink. The following screen displays:

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In the Select Operating System field, select the appropriate platform. Click the Download button to download the VNC software. At the prompt, save the download file to a directory of your choice or immediately open the file to install the software.

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Installing VNC for Windows 9x/2000/NT/XP

To install VNC for Windows, perform the following steps: Note : When you install VNC, you must select all of the default settings. For more detailed information regarding VNC, refer to the VNC Web site at www.realvnc.com. 1. Run the self-extracting executable file and follow the instructions to install the VNC server and viewer. You do not need to install it as a service. Start the VNC Server (Start > Programs > RealVNC > Run VNC Server ). If you installed VNC as a service, VNC will already be running. In the system tray (bottom right corner of the screen where the clock is located), right-click on the VNC icon and click on Properties. In the Password field, enter password (all lower case). Click OK.

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VNC server is now ready to accept incoming connections from the TNET200.
Installing VNC for MAC OS X

To install VNC for Mac, perform the following steps: 1. 2. Install VNC using OSXvnc1.33.dmg Configure the VNC password to password (all lower case) as described above in the Windows installation section.

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Open Access Session

If Remote View is configured to open access, you have the ability to share your screen with someone else without any restrictions. The following image displays an example of the Remote View control page configured as open access:

To connect to an open access remote view session, perform the following steps: 1. 2. In the IP Address field, verify the IP address is the address of your computer. In the Change Resolution to field, select the resolution equal to the resolution on the display of your computer. This will display the best image possible on the display. Check the Lock Session checkbox if you want to be the only person able to disconnect yourself from the remote view session. If you do not check the checkbox, someone else can disconnect you from the session. Click the Connect button. Your screen displays on the display. Begin your conference or presentation.

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To disconnect an open access remote view session, perform the following steps: 1. Click the Disconnect All button.

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Hosted Session

If Remote View is configured to hosted, you must log in to participate in the conference or presentation. You can login as a participant or as the host. If you log in as the host, you control which participant is connected to the display. When a participant is connected, that participants desktop is shared with the audience. The following image displays an example of the Remote View control page configured as hosted:

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Hosted Session Participant Login

To login to a remote view session as a participant, perform the following steps: 1. Click the Participant button. The following screen displays:

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Enter your name and then click the Submit button. You are now logged in to the conference and the following screen displays:

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Hosted Session Host Login

The host connects and disconnects participants from the display. The following image displays an example of the Remote View control page configured as hosted:

To login to a remote view session as a host, perform the following steps: 1. Click the Host button. If you are logged in to the TNET200 software application as a user, the following screen displays. If you are logged in as an administrator or no TNET200 passwords are required, proceed to step 4.

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In the Password field, enter your host password. If you do not have a password, you cannot log in to Remote View as a host. Click the Submit button. The following screen displays:

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In the Change Resolution to field, select the resolution equal to the participants screen resolution. This will display the best image possible on the display. Note : Whenever you connect a different participant, you should verify the resolution and change it, if necessary.

5.

This screen displays the participants logged into the session. Use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to control the session as follows: Connect To display a participants screen on the display, select the radio button corresponding to a participant and then click the Connect button Disconnect To stop a participants screen from displaying, select the radio button corresponding to that participant and then click the Disconnect button Remove To delete a participant from the list of participants on the hosts screen, select the radio button corresponding to that participant and then click the Remove button Add To add another participant to a session, select the radio button just below Or, enter new participant manually and click Add, enter the participants name and IP Address, and then click the Add button

Refresh To view a current list of all participants, click the Refresh button Clear To log out all participants and clear the screen, click the Clear button Password Allows a customized Password to be used instead of the default Password of password. This Password must correspond to the one entered during VNC setup on the host PC

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Media Player
Prior to using the media player a playlist must be set up from the Playlist Setup page. Playlist entries may contain audio, video, and picture files from the TNET200s hard drive, networked PCs, or networked Servers. Playlists may also contain websites, tuner/encoder controls, remote view controls, RS232 display controls, scheduling, and media download commands. Each networked PC or Server being accessed must have an Accelerator client installed and running. This Accelerator client can be downloaded from the Playlist Setup page. Media may be placed on the TNET200s hard drive by selecting the EBS-N200 File Management button located on the Playlist Setup page. One playlist may be designated as a default playlist and will run automatically at power-up. The TNET200 ships with a default playlist set to /usr/playlists/Global Playlist. The Media Player page is divides into the following panels accessible through tabs at the top of the page: Player Commands Player Preferences

Player Commands

The Player Commands tab of Media Player control page contains a Now Playing status section and a player controls section. The Now Playing status window indicates the current active Playlist and Clip. If nothing is displayed then no Playlist and Clip are active. The Media Player controls section allows you to select an existing set of audio or video files, called playlists, and play them on a display. Additionally, you can select to play only a specific file in a playlist. To create a new playlist or edit an existing playlist, use the Playlist Setup control page.

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The following image displays an example of the Player Commands tab on Media Player control page:

To select a playlist file and play it, perform the following steps: 1. 2. In the Select Playlist field, select the playlist you want to play from the drop-down list. In the Playlist Index field, if necessary, select the specific position at which you want the playlist to start from the drop-down list. Click the Play u button.

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To stop a playlist from playing, perform the following steps: 1. Click the Stop g button.

To skip ahead one entry in a playlist, perform the following steps: 1. Click the Skip uu button.

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Player Preferences

The Player Preferences tab of Media Player control page contains a Master Volume control and Deinterlaced checkbox. The Master Volume slider controls the volume level out of the TNET200 itself. This is different from the volume control located on the Display Control control page which controls the volume of the connected display device. The Master Volume control is useful in applications where a pair of powered speakers are being driven directly. The Deinterlaced checkbox allows the video output to be deinterlaced, thereby improving video quality if the video content itself was interlaced. The Deinterlaced checkbox should not be selected for video which is already deinterlaced since it may create visible video artifacts. This feature is particularly useful in applications using the TNET-210 Network Tuner/Encoder where the source video is interlaced. The following image displays an example of the Player Preferences tab on Media Player control page:

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Playlist Setup
The Playlist Setup control page allows you to combine video and image files, Web pages, and commands to create playlists. Additionally, you can edit existing playlists and remove playlists that you no longer need. Once you create a playlist, use the Media Player control page to play it on a display. The Playlist Setup page is divides into the following panels accessible through tabs at the top of the page: Player Edit Playlist Indexing

Playlist Edit

The following image displays an example of the Playlist Edit tab of Playlist Setup control page:

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Accelerator

The Accelerator is a Windows application serving streaming audio, video and picture files from a networked computer to the TNET200 for display. Accelerator use is recommended for all File on Network playlist entries with the exception of ppt, pps, pdf, htm, html, and swf files which are not currently supported by the accelerator. The Accelerator software facilitates network security issues and improves streaming performance on networks with large amounts of network traffic. The Accelerator software must be installed and running on each networked computer being utilized as a media server. You can download the Accelerator by clicking the Download Accelerator link in the bottom-center portion of the page. The Accelerator is downloaded in the form of a self-extracting executable. After downloading, extract the Accelerator to a directory of your choice and run it. Note : 1. If a playlist contains any accelerated entries, the Accelerator must be running on the networked PC/server when the playlist is being played

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TNET200 File Management

Local files stored on the TNET200s local hard drive may be managed through the web interface. Standard drag and drop methodology allows the user to copy files onto the unit, copy files off the unit, or delete files. To copy a file onto the TNET200, perform the following steps: 1. 2. Click the TNET 200 File Management button A new window will open showing all the files stored on the unit

The following image displays an example of the TNET200 File Management window:

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Select the desired file from the local PC or Networked PC using the right mouse button and select Copy Position the cursor over the TNET200s File Management window and using the right mouse button select Paste

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Default Playlist

The TNET200 allows one playlist to be designated as a default playlist. The default playlist will automatically play at power-up. All TNET200s are shipped with a default playlist of /usr/playlists/Global Playlist. To make a different Playlist the default, perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the Select Playlist drop down box select the current default playlist /usr/playlist/Global Playlist Remove the check mark from the Default checkbox Select Save As and when prompted select OK From the Select Playlist drop down box select the desired default playlist Add a check mark to the Default checkbox Select Save As and when prompted select OK

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Creating a New Playlist

To create a new playlist, perform the following steps: 1. 2. In the Select Playlist field, select Create New Playlist from the drop-down list. Click the New button. The following screen displays:

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In the Select Entry Type field, select the entry type from the drop-down list. You will be prompted to enter additional information associated with the entry type you select. Enter that information, as appropriate. For example, if you select a Schedule On entry type, you must enter the start date and time. Click the Add button. The entry will display on the left side of the screen. Repeat steps 3 through 5, as necessary, until you finish creating a playlist. Note : Use the Up and Down buttons to change the position of the entries in the list, if necessary.

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Click the Save As button to name and save the playlist. The following screen displays:

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Enter a name for the playlist. Click the OK button.

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Editing an Existing Playlist

To edit an existing playlist, perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Select Playlist field, select the playlist you want to edit from the drop-down list. On the left side of the screen in the list of entries, select the entry you want to edit. Click the Edit button. The existing details of that entry display on the right side of the screen in the Edit Entry section. Change the information, as necessary. Click the Update button. Note : To remove an entry from the playlist, select the entry you want to remove and click the Remove button. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5, as necessary, until you finish editing the playlist. Note : Use the Up and Down buttons to change the position of the entries in the list, if necessary. 7. Click the Save As button to save the playlist. The following screen displays:

5.

8. 9.
Deleting an Existing Playlist

Enter a new name for the playlist or accept the existing name. Click the OK button.

To delete an existing playlist, perform the following steps: 1. 2. In the Select Playlist field, select the playlist you want to delete from the drop-down list. Click the Remove button.

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Entry Types

When you create a new playlist or edit an existing playlist, you must select the entry type that you want to either add to the playlist or edit. The entry type determines the additional information you will be prompted to enter.
File on TNET200/Network

File entries may either be located on the TNET200s hard drive File on TNET 200 or somewhere on the network File on Network. Refer to the following table for a description of the available fields and options: Field/Option Type path or browse for a clip Description Enter the file name that you want to add to the playlist or click the Browse to locate it. This box in checked by default and allows accelerated access of media files without setting up user account and password on remote server. Select the file format. The play engine determines the file type by file extension, however, you can select a type from the drop-down list to override the default handling. Anamorphic (default) or 4x3

Accelerator

File Format (optional)

Aspect (available with File Format and video formats only) Duration (available with File Format only)

Enter the time for which you want to play the file, if applicable.

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The TNET200 supports many different file types as determined by file extension. Refer to the following table for a description of supported File types: File Extension ts, vob, m2p, mpg, mv2 mp4, m4p, m4v avi, mov Mp3 jpg, jpeg gif tif, tiff bmp ppt, pps, sxi Description MPEG2 video formats MPEG4 video formats Additional video formats Audio format Picture formats Picture formats Picture formats Picture formats PowerPoint, PowerPoint Show, and OpenOffice presentation formats Adobe pdf format Web pages, Java script and FLASH format

pdf htm, html, swf


Web Sites

The Web Site entry has two options: 1. 2. Web Site address (Type URL), Duration of time the web site will be displayed on the device connected to the TNET200. If the duration is not specified, the default value of 10 second will be used

Note: to connect to the Internet, validate network settings, including Default Gateway and Proxy Settings are correct

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Remote View

The TNET200 will attempt to connect to the server at the specified IP Address (by default it is the local IP address), and display the screen of this computer on the attached device for time specified by Duration. If Duration is not specified, the default value of 10 seconds will be used. Refer to the Remote View section in this document for instructions on how to prepare a computer for Remote View connection.
Encoder

The Encoder entry allows integration of real time streaming content from Techovares TNET210 Network Tuner/Encoder into a playlist. This requires the presence of at least one TNET210 Network Tuner/Encoder on the local network. Contact Technovare Systems for more information (www.technovare.com). Refer to the following table for a description of the available fields and options: Field/Option Select Encoder IP Address Description Select from the drop down box the desired TNET210 Tuner/Encoder. These entries are automatically generated based upon units found on the LAN. Select the desired network connection type. Valid types are TCP, UDP, Multicast, and Broadcast. This Connection Type will override whatever Connection Type has previously been configured for the selected TNET210 Tuner/Encoder. Note: This release only supports TCP and Multicast. Multicast should only be used for data rates < 2 Mbps.

Enter Connection Type (TCP recommended for data rates > 2 Mbps)

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Field/Option Select Multicast Address (Multicast only)

Description If a Multicast Connection Type is selected, a Multicast Address must be selected. If other TNET200s are streaming from the same TNET210, all units must utilize the same Multicast Address. Select the desired Encoder Input or Tuner Channel. Available Encoder Inputs are S-Video and Video Composite. Available Tuner Channels range from 2-125. This Channel will override whatever Channel has previously been configured for the selected TNET210 Tuner/Encoder. Note: This release does not support the Current option.

Select Channel

Duration

Enter the desired time for connection to the selected TNET210 Tuner/Encoder.

Loop

Select Loop to jump to the top of the playlist, and run the playlist from the beginning again without any interruption.

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Event

When you select Event from the Select Entry Type drop-down list, it controls the internal play engine. After you select Event, you must select the event type from the drop-down list. Refer to the following table for a description of the available options in the Select Event Type field drop-down list: Event Type Screen Saver Description Select Screen Saver to place the display into a screen saver mode. Then, in the Screen Saver Mode field, select the mode, such as orbit, inversion, gray, dark gray, or black. Select Input to specify the input number you want the display to access for video input. Then, in the Select Input field, select the input number from the drop-down list. Note : Input numbers are mapped to actual inputs using the Input Mapping screen on the Configure control page. Power Select Power to specify the status of the display, such as on or off. Then, in the Power Command field, select Power On or Power Off from the drop-down list. Select Pause to temporarily stop the current playlist.

Input

Pause

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Event Type Switch

Description Select Switch to link playlists and change the active playlist. In the Switch Playlist/Index field, enter the playlist to which you want to switch. Then, in the Enter Playlist Index (optional) field, enter the point at which you want to begin playing the playlist (the default is 1, which represents the beginning) Select Delay to enter the wait time before executing the next command line in the playlist. For example, when powering up the display, it might take several seconds before the picture is visible, so you could delay the playlist and allow time for the screen to warm up. In the Enter Delay field, enter the time you want to wait before proceeding to the next command in the playlist.

Delay [sec, min, hours, days, weeks]

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Trigger

The Trigger entry allows the unit to send out control messages to other EBS-N200 units on the network within the selected group. This feature allows for advanced sychronization features between multiple display units configured in an array. Refer to the following table for a description of the available trigger types available in the Select Trigger Type field drop-down list: Trigger Type Stop All Description Forces all units within the specified group to stop any Remote View, Media Player, or Tuner/Encoder functions they are currently performing. Forces all units within the specified group to switch to the selected input type. Forces all units within the specified group to switch Display Control power either On of Off. Forces all units within the specified group to pause any Remote View, Media Player, or Tuner/Encoder functions they are currently performing until the receipt of a subsequent Resume trigger. Forces all units within the specified group to jump to the specified index within their current active playlist. Forces all units within the specified group to resume any Remote View, Media Player, or Tuner/Encoder functions they were performing prior to the receipt of a Pause trigger.

Input

Power

Pause

Jump

Resume

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Trigger Type Preload Play

Description Not Currently Implemented Forces all units within the specified group to start the Playlist specified by Playlist Index at the specified Entry Index. Not Currently Implemented

Synchronize

All trigger commands are accompanied by a Select Group parameter. This parameter indicates which group the command will have effect on. Group membership for an TNET200 is setup on the Grouping tab of the Configuration Control control page. The Trigger entry allows the unit to send out control messages to other EBS-N200 units on the network within the selected group.

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Playlist Initiate

The Playlist Initiate time is initial time at which the playlist will commence. A second optional parameter, Repeat Rate (optional) is used to determine how often the playlist is to repeat ( ie once a day, once and hour, etc).
Playlist Duration

The Playlist Duration is the amount of time for which the playlist will play for the particular session until the next Repeat Rate interval
Playlist Terminate

The Playlist Terminate time is the time at which the playlist will terminate irregardless of the Repeat Rate interval.
Get New Media

The Get New Media entry allows the unit to automatically download new playlist or media files from a ftp server located anywhere on the internet. Typically a playlist with this entry would be scheduled to run nightly, weekly, etc. during off hours. Refer to the following table for a description of the required fields for FTP: FTP Entry Type Enter FTP Address Description The ftp address from which files will be downloaded. An example ftp address would be ftp.technovare.com The user name provide by the ftp sites administrator The password provided by the ftp sites administrator The exact file name to be downloaded Either Media or Playlist may be selected indicating the type of data to be downloaded

Enter Username Enter Password Enter Server Filename Enter Media Type

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Send Information

The Send Information entry allows the unit to automatically upload new log file information, playlist, or media files to a ftp server located anywhere on the internet. Typically a playlist with this entry would be scheduled to run hourly, nightly, weekly, etc. and could be part of a standard media based playlist Refer to the following table for a description of the required fields for Send Log File: Send Log File Entry Type Enter FTP Address Description The ftp address from which files will be downloaded. An example ftp address would be ftp.technovare.com The user name provide by the ftp sites administrator The password provided by the ftp sites administrator The exact directory/file path to where data is to be stored on the ftp server wher data is to downloaded Name of Log File, Playlist or Media file to upload. Files should be specified as follows: Log Files: filename Playlist: P: filename Media Files: M: filename

Enter Username Enter Password Enter Server Path

Enter Log Filename

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Set Log File

The Set Log File entry allows the user to specify the name of the current Log File to use for logging Media Player information. A new Set Log File entry may be placed anywhere in the playlist. All subsequent logging information will be directed to that file. If an existing log file is specified, new log information will be appended to that file. This feature allows the user to organize log information into multiple log files to facilitate customer billing, etc. An additional built in log file named main.log will always log all logging information regardless of custom log files created via the Set Log File entry.
Comment

Select Comment to enter free form text into the playlist.

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Playlist Indexing

Playlist Indexing allows the use of a common identifier (index) for playlist across multiple TNET200 units. This is useful for applications where Display Commander, Playlist Trigger Events, or a Custom API Application is being used to control multiple units. To assign an index to a particular playlist, use the drop down box to select a number from 1 to 15. The following image displays an example of the Playlist Indexing tab on Playlist Setup control page:

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Playlist Log
The Playlist Logs control page allows you to view and manage log files. The following image shows an example of the Playlist Logs page:

You can select from the list of available log files using the Select Log File drop down. The Clear button will remove the currently selected log file. At any moment, click the Refresh button to download the latest log information contained in the currently selected log file. If you wish to save or print the information contained in the log file, perform the following steps (Windows platform): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click within the white area of the Contents window. From your browser menu, select Edit and the Select All. From your browser menu, select Edit and then Copy. Open Notepad or another text processing application of your choice, select Edit and then Paste from the menu. Follow the conventions of you text processing application for saving or printing

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Tuner/Encoder
To utilize the Tuner/Encoder features of the TNET200, the Tuner/Encoder control page must be enabled and there must be at least one TNET210 Network Tuner/Encoder present on the local network. The Tuner/Encoder control page can be enabled from the Advanced Setting tab on the Configuration control page. Once at this page select the Tuners Available checkbox. To obtain a TNET210 Network Tuner/Encoder contact Technovare Systems, Inc. at www.technovare.com The Tuner/Encoder page is divided into the following panels accessible through tabs at the top of the page: Configure Encoder Configure Network Source Select
Configure Encoder

The following image displays an example of the Configure Encoder tab of Tuner/Encoder control page:

Note: These parameters are for status only and should only be changed from the TNET210 units control pages.

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Refer to the following table for a description of the required fields for Configure Encoder: Configure Encoder Fields TV System Description Type of TV System standard utilized by input device. Valid TV Systems are NTSC or PAL. Signal Type used for the tuner input. Valid Signal Types are CATV (cable) or Air (antenna). Type of Video Encoding performed by the TNET210. Currently only MPEG2 is supported. Encoding Resolution performed by the TNET210. Current options are D1 (720x480) and D1 (352x288). Compressed Data Rate being sent by the TNET210. This rate can be variable or fixed with a range from 1 Mbps to 9 Mbps.

Signal Type

Video Encoding

Encoding Resolution

Data Rate

Note: These parameters are for status only and should only be changed from the TNET210 units control pages.

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Configure Network

The following image displays an example of the Configure Network tab of Tuner/Encoder control page:

Refer to the following table for a description of the required fields for Configure Encoder: Configure Network Fields Network Transport (TCP recommended for data rates > 2 Mbps) Description Select the desired network connection type. Valid types are TCP, UDP, Multicast, and Broadcast. This Connection Type will override whatever Connection Type has previously been configured for the selected TNET210 Tuner/Encoder. Note: This release only supports TCP and Multicast. IP Address Mask If a Multicast Connection Type is selected, a Multicast Address must be selected. Must be the same for other units.

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Source Select

The following image displays an example of the Configure Network tab of Tuner/Encoder control page:

Refer to the following table for a description of the required fields for Configure Encoder: Option/Fields Select Channel Description If Tuner is selected as the Source, this window becomes active. Use the up and down arrows to select the desired Tuner channel Select the desired Encoder Input. Valid selections are Tuner, S-Video, or Composite.

Select Source

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Encoder/Tuner Viewing

To view video transmitted by a TNET210 on the connected display device, complete the following steps: 1. Select a particular encoder from the Select Encoder drop down menu. These entries are automatically generated based upon TNT210 units found on the LAN. 2. Review the Configure Network settings and make appropriate changes if necessary. In most instances the network setting should already be pre-configured for the selected TNET210 device. 3. Select the desired source from the Select Source drop down menu. 4. Select View TV. Within 2 seconds encoder video should be visible on the connected display device. 5. If Tuner was selected as the source, select the desired channel using the Select Channel up down arrows. The following image displays an example of the Configure Network tab of Tuner/Encoder control page:

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Appendix A
Playlist File Format
Section 1 Control [Control] -- Title ScheduleOn = time[,repeatRate] ScheduleOff = relativeTime Image= filename The ScheduleOn time is the time (encoded 64 bit number) at which the playlist is to start. A second optional parameter, repeatRate is used to determine how often this playlist is to repeat. The default is 0, which equates to a looping playlist. The repeat rate is preceded by a letter denoting time unit used: S for seconds, M for minutes, H for hours, D for days, W for weeks. For example, to specify 10 minutes, use M10. The optional ScheduleOff time is the time to turn the playlist off after relativeTime. The format of this value is the same as Repeat Rate above. The Image option points to a file that represents the playlist, example DVD playlist in which this image points to a jpeg of the cover. This is optional. The Loop option jumps to the top of the playlist, and runs the playlist from the beginning again without any interruption. Section 2 List [List] EntryN = FILE,filename [,duration][, type] This entry instructs the play engine to present the file given to the monitor connected to the RGB connection. The main purpose of this is for the Play Engine to determine which display method is used to present the information. The Duration, in units selectable by the first character (S30 = 30 seconds, M10 = 10 minutes, H3 = 3 hours, D1 = one day, W2 = two weeks) , is used to determine how long the item is to be displayed. The Type option represents the format of the file, see Table 1 for the supported types. The Play Engine will determine file type by file extension; the Type option can be used to override default handling. If filename begins with string tcp://, the accelerator software will be used to serve the file.

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EntryM = EVENT,eventType[,options] These items are used to control the internal Play Engine. The following table contains the supported event types. EventType Options Description Place display into screen saver mode (1) Select input (2) Turn display on or off default is ON Pauses the current playlist Playlist[,index] Time Execute another playlist with an optional Index Waits before executing the next entry

ScreenSaver Mode Input Power Pause Switch Delay # ON/OFF

(1) Uses a table of supported modes (2) Input table is valid, input mappings must be setup in the Web site

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Screen Saver - The Screen Saver Mode places the display into an internal Screen Saver Mode, i.e. ORBIT, INVERSE SCREEN, etc. The mode is an index into a ScreenSaver table that has the various mode supported by the display. The default is ON. To disable the Screen Saver mode the value of OFF is used as the optional value. Input - The Input command selects the input for which the display used for video input. The number is an index into the Input Table which is setup via the website. Power - The Power command powers the display either On or Off depending on the state of the option. The default option is ON. Pause - This command pauses the current playlist. To resume the playlist from this state is to receive a Trigger command from an external source. Switch - The Switch command allows the linking of playlists. The execution of this command changes the active playlist. A second option, index is used to determine the entry point, or the start of execution of the given playlist. The default Index is 0, the beginning of the playlist. Delay - This commands allows the playlist to wait time described by time unit and a number before executing the next command line in the List Section. This is useful command for example upon powering up the display, the picture may not be visible for several seconds, so the playlist must be delayed for the screen to warmup.

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Sample Play List [Control]| #turn Monitor On at {sometime} and repeat every week SCHEDULEON=123456,W1 #optional section to turn monitor off after 2 hours SCHEDULEOFF=H2 [List] #Turn the Monitor On ENTRY0=EVENT,POWER,ON #Wait 2 Seconds for warm-up of the display ENTRY1=EVENT,DELAY,S2 #play first Item ENTRY2=FILE,\\ENTERPRISE\CLIPS\BUGSLIFE.VOB,MPEG #play url for 3 seconds ENTRY3=FILE,HTTP://WWW.YAHOO.COM,URL,S3 #place Display in Inversion Screen Saver Mode ENTRY4=EVENT,SCREENSAVER, INVERSION, ON #play JPEG for 25 seconds ENTRY5=FILE,\\CINEMA\STILLS\MYPICTURE.JPG,S25 #exit Screen Saver Mode ENTRY6=EVENT,SCREENSAVER,INVERSION, OFF

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