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Sony VSP-BZ10 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony VSP-BZ10 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-277-823-11 (1)
Digital Signage
Player

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
VSP-BZ10
© 2011 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-277-823-11 (1) Digital Signage Player Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VSP-BZ10 © 2011 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Do not install the appliance in a confined WARNING space, such as book case or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire or electric IMPORTANT shock, do not expose this The nameplate is located on the bottom. apparatus to rain or moisture. For the customers in the U.S.A.
  • Page 3 Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 4: Uses For The Digital Signage Player

    Uses for the Digital Signage Player To quickly get started with digital signage Simply insert an SDHC Memory Card into the player to playout the content. , This manual “Playing Content” “Copying Content” • To control the playout of content on an SDHC Memory Card from a computer, see “Using the Signage Web Manager.”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Copying Content ........10 Preparations for Using the Network Functions ..........11 Assigning a Fixed IP Address to the VSP-BZ10 ........11 Automatically Obtaining the IP Addresses ........12 Using the Signage Web Manager ..13 Configuring Content Playout Settings ..13 Configuring Status Display, Control, and Setup for the Display and Player ..

  • Page 6: Precautions

    the “Using the Signage Web Manager” Precautions section. • Operations that can be performed via a browser are functions of Signage Web • The specifications of this player are Manager. subject to change for improvements • The current date and time must be set on without notice.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual describes use and operation of the VSP-BZ10 when it is connected to a flat panel display. For information on connecting the player, refer to the Installation Manual supplied with the player. For information on supported media (SDHC...

  • Page 8: Names And Functions Of Parts And Controls

    Names and Functions of Parts and Controls Front a Standby indicator c INFO button Displays the firmware version, IP address, This indicator lights or flashes in the current time, and serial number on the following colors in accordance with the state display.

  • Page 9: Rear

    Rear a Cable tie holder attachment hole excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port. Attach the cable tie holder here when you want to secure the power cord, HDMI cable, e AV OUT connector and other cables to the player. Attach a Connects to a display via an HDMI cable.

  • Page 10: Playing Content

    Insert the SDHC Memory Card on About playout order which the content was copied into the The VSP-BZ10 searches the data on the unit. SDHC Memory Card, and plays files compatible with the player in ASCII code order.

  • Page 11: Preparations For Using The Network Functions

    Enter “ xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (IP network. When connected to a network, the Address 1 (Controller))” into the IP addresses of the VSP-BZ10 can be set address field, and press the Enter key using one of the following two methods. on the keyboard.

  • Page 12: Automatically Obtaining The Ip Addresses

    Click the “Setup” tab. Under “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),” click “ Obtain IP addresses The “Setup” screen appears. This screen .” automatically (DHCP) lets you set up the Network Password. For details, see “Setup screen” in the Click the “Apply” button. “Using the Signage Web Manager”...

  • Page 13: Using The Signage Web Manager

    Using the Signage Settings Web Manager Player screen This screen lets you make settings for Make sure that the VSP-BZ10 is properly content playout. connected to the display, and that the VSP-BZ10, the computer, and the router or POWER hub are properly connected with network cables.
  • Page 14 Auto Start Note This setting specifies whether content A maximum of 1,000 files can be played with playout should start automatically when you Local Playout. Each file can be no larger than connect the power cord. In combination with 2 GB in size. If a folder containing more than the ON timer of the display, this also allows 1,000 files is specified, content will not automatic playout at a scheduled time.
  • Page 15 Audio (background music) is also applied Address when this check box is selected and audio Enter the address of the Web/HTTP server. (background music) is specified for video Be sure to include “http://” at the beginning files that do not include audio. of the Web/HTTP server address.
  • Page 16 Note Notes If an “index.html” file is stored in the folder, • Before setting the “Scheduled Download” other files and folders contained in the folder function, make sure to configure the time are not displayed. Folders with names that end setting on the Setup screen.
  • Page 17 • Scheduled Local Playout NTP Server This method is used when using external Lets you set an NTP server for the player to software to operate the player. access. Be sure to restart the player after changing Start Screen these settings. Lets you select a landscape or portrait orientation for the player startup screen Address...

  • Page 18: Configuring Status Display, Control, And Setup For The Display And Player

    INPUT Configuring Status Display, Lets you select the input signal. Control, and Setup for the Refresh Display and Player Updates the screen with the latest information. Information screen Note For information on display models with power control functions, refer to the specification document on the CD-ROM (Software &...
  • Page 19 To acquire an IP address automatically from the DHCP server, select “Obtain IP addresses automatically (DHCP).” Note that in this case the IP address will change every Time time the VSP-BZ10 is turned on. Set the current date and time. Using the Signage Web Manager...
  • Page 20 Mail Report Note The VSP-BZ10 requires a separate IP address for the Signage Web Manager and the content playout function. For details, see “Setting IP Address 1 (Controller) for the Signage Web Manager.” Password The administrator name and password information can be set here. The default When the “Email Address”...

  • Page 21: Returning To Default Settings

    Requires the use of POP Authentication • Summary Set this to send some information and the before send email (POP before SMTP): summary result for each status of items Select this check box if POP that occurred. authentication is required when connecting to the SMTP server.

  • Page 22: Other Information

    List of Compatible Playout Other Information Formats File type File format Extension Still image JPEG format jpg, jpe, jpeg Compatible Media and File PNG format Formats BMP format Media SDHC Memory Card, Video H.264 format USB flash drive File format JPEG format, H.264 MPEG2-TS ts, m2t...

  • Page 23: List Of Media Directories

    SDHC Memory Card directories List of Media Directories The directories below indicate the folders on a USB flash drive or an SDHC Memory SCAnnnnnnn \ Card that the player uses. content1.mpg Note content2.jpg In the following examples, the E drive (E:\) is used as the drive name for a USB flash drive, User Defined Folder 3\ and the F drive (F:\) is used as the drive name...

  • Page 24: Configuring The Content Server

    Configuring the Content Server Use Apache HTTP Server 2.2.17 or Internet Information Services 7.5 for the content server. After installing Apache HTTP Server, be sure to change the configuration files (“conf/ httpd.conf” and “conf/extra/httpd-autoindex.conf”) of the computer on which Apache HTTP Server is installed.

  • Page 25: List Of Network Ports Used

    List of Network Ports Used Network ports opened by the player Access target TCP/UDP Port number Service IP Address 1 http (Signage Web Manager) IP Address 2 http (Signage Web Manager) Network ports used for access from the player Service TCP/UDP Port number Access source SMTP (sending mail)
  • Page 26 Manuals for Digital Signage Player). detailed information on how to download by accessing the following Web site. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/B2B/ However, Sony cannot accept inquiries Dmalloc Licensing regarding the content of these source codes. For license information, refer to the This product uses the Dmalloc license “\Others\License\GPL_LGPL”...
  • Page 27 Zlib Licensing This product uses the Zlib license software, zlib-1.2.3. For license information, refer to the “\Others\License\Zlib_License” folder on the supplied CD-ROM (Software & Manuals for Digital Signage Player). MPEG Licensing This product includes MPEG Video, MPEG Audio, MPEG-4 AVC, and MPEG-4 AAC decoding functions, and MPEG Video and MPEG Audio encoding functions.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting List of Error Codes When an error occurs while using the VSP-BZ10, an error code and information about the error is output in one of the following ways: When an e-mail address is registered in Signage Web Manager and the “Error Report”...
  • Page 29 Error code When it What it means How to deal with it occurs 100207 Playout The folder specified with Make sure files with the Signage Web Manager as appropriate extensions the download source of the exist in the folder. content server does not Make sure there are files in contain downloadable files.
  • Page 30 Restart the player. If the hardware resources same error continues to required for playout failed. occur, write down the error code, and contact your local Sony representative. 101200 Download A system error has Write down the error code, occurred. and contact your local Sony representative.
  • Page 31 102200 Upload A system error has Write down the error code, occurred. and contact your local Sony representative. 102201 Upload failed due to Check the remaining insufficient storage storage capacity of the capacity on the SDHC SDHC Memory Card.
  • Page 32 103200 Display A system error has Write down the error code, control occurred. and contact your local Sony representative. 103201 Log output for display Check the remaining control failed due to storage capacity of the insufficient storage SDHC Memory Card.
  • Page 33 Error code When it What it means How to deal with it occurs 103209 Display A communication timeout Make sure the display is control occurred during input properly connected. selection on the display. Make sure the display type settings are correct. 103210 An error occurred on the display during volume...
  • Page 34 104200 Signage Web A system error has Write down the error code, Manager occurred. and contact your local Sony representative. 104201 User authentication failed Check the user name and on the “Setup” screen. password. 104202 The file/folder specified as...
  • Page 35 SDHC A system error has Write down the error code, Memory Card occurred. and contact your local / USB flash Sony representative. drive 105201 The storage capacity on the Check the remaining SDHC Memory Card is storage capacity of the insufficient.
  • Page 36 106003 Failed to read settings. code, and contact your 106004 Failed to read settings. local Sony representative. 106005 Failed to open the serial port. 106200 A system error has Write down the error code, occurred.
  • Page 37 107205 The clock setting could not Click the “Apply” button to be applied to the hardware try saving again. If the clock. same error continues to occur, write down the error code, and contact your local Sony representative. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    • Always make a test recording, and verify environment) that it was recorded successfully. Memory card slot SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SDHC DAMAGES OF ANY KIND Hi-Speed USB INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, (USB 2.0 compliant)
  • Page 39 Sony Corporation...

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