NOVENTRI SF-200, Manual

Page 1: ...SF200 Manual SF200E 0160 01 REV 03 Diane Smith 4 15 13 Page 1 of 27 SF 200 MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...anual Table of Contents 1 Overview Default IP Address Default Password 3 2 Getting Started 3 3 I O Connectors 4 4 Installation 8 5 Network Connection 15 6 Web App Configuration 18 7 Stand Alone Sneakernet 23 8 Optional Remote Control 24 9 Specifications 25 10 Proper Disposal 27 ...

Page 3: ...uite software published to a USB Drive then hand carried and inserted into the SF 200 player 1 5 When used as part of a local area network the SF 200 plays content that is created in the Suite software published to the Noventri Server which then sends it to the SF 200 player 1 6 The SF 200 when used over the Internet plays content that is created in the Suite software published to the Noventri Ser...

Page 4: ...er items needed that can also be purchased from Noventri Monitor Surge Suppressor Ethernet Cable cat5e HDMI to DVI Cable optional Computer for running Noventri Suite Server software Noventri for all your accessory needs 1 301 790 0103 www noventri com 3 I O Connectors 3 1 Power Connector 3 1 1 We recommend using a Surge Suppressor to protect your SF 200 player The SF 200 Power Adapter plugs into t...

Page 5: ...00 to the local area network is made through the Ethernet port LAN If you plan on using your SF 200 as a networked player you will need to make the connection using an Ethernet Cat 5 cable 3 3 2 By default the SF 200 is set to get an IP Address using DHCP If the player cannot get a DHCP assigned address it will then use 192 168 0 190 as the default IP Address You can also Statically assign an IP A...

Page 6: ...ort can be used 3 4 2 The SF 200 is shipped with the USB Drive installed 3 4 3 The USB Drive stores the content of your projects and MUST BE INSTALLED for the SF 200 to operate 3 4 4 Using the SF 200 for Sneakernet is the only time the USB Drive should be removed and this is only to temporarily Publish to the Drive and then it is reinstalled The Drive MUST BE INSTALLED for the SF 200 to operate 3 ...

Page 7: ...7 of 27 3 6 Component Video Port 3 6 1 The SF 200 has a Component Video Port YPbPr for future use 3 7 Optical Digital Audio Port 3 7 1 The SF 200 has an Optical Audio Port S PDIF for future use 3 8 SD Card Slot 3 8 1 The SF 200 has a SD Card Slot for future use ...

Page 8: ...hese mounting holes are not being used to mount the monitor they can be used to mount the SF 200 to the Monitor To do this use the SF 200 Mounting Plate purchased separately 4 2 1 The SF 200 Mounting Plate comes with hardware for mounting the SF 200 to the Mounting Plate but does not include the hardware need for mounting the Mounting Plate to the Monitor Contact Noventri for all your accessory ne...

Page 9: ... 9 of 27 4 2 4 Verify that you are mounting the SF 200 on the correct side of the Mounting Plate Bend in the plate is to allow room for the screw heads between the Mounting Plate and the Monitor So this side of the Mounting Plate always goes toward the Monitor ...

Page 10: ...SF200 Manual SF200E 0160 01 REV 03 Diane Smith 4 15 13 Page 10 of 27 Figure 1 ...

Page 11: ... Forming Screws Qty 4 Washers Note1 The SF 200 Case is held together with four small screws DO NOT remove these small screws Note 2 The Thread Forming Screws that are used to mount the SF 200 to the Mounting Plate will screw into the same hole as the small screws but will not go deep enough to touch the small screws Note 3 The Thread Forming Screws will form their own threads into the case as you ...

Page 12: ...itor 4 3 1 The back of Monitors typically have a VESA mounting hole pattern The SF 200 Mounting Plate is designed to mount to these 4 3 2 The most common VESA mounting hole patterns found on monitors is 100mmx100mm or 75mmx75mm The SF 200 Mounting Plate has hole spacing to attach to either of these using two screws not included For other VESA spacing use one screw ...

Page 13: ...can also be mounted with one screw using the center mounting hole on the Mounting Plate 4 4 Now that the SF 200 is mounted on the Monitor it is ready to be connected 4 4 1 Connect the SF 200 to the monitor using a HDMI cable When connecting to a monitor that does not have a HDMI input but does have a DVI input a DVI to HDMI cable or adapter can be used Contact Noventri for all your accessory purch...

Page 14: ...ing them all up and making their Network connections one at a time or by having them all connected to the network and powering up only one player at time This is to verify that they are properly being assigned IP Addresses If they boot up to display the default IP Address 192 168 0 190 you must correct it s IP Address before connecting the next player See the Network Usage section of this manual 4...

Page 15: ... power and turned on 4 5 3 Wait for the Grey Scale image to be displayed The image will also show what IP address the SF 200 is connected to and what resolution it is set to 5 Network Connection 5 1 Network that is setup for DHCP to automatically assign IP Addresses 5 1 1 The SF 200 default mode is DHCP enabled So when booted up the SF 200 should be assigned an IP address from the Network and this...

Page 16: ...the network connection A good way to check for connectivity is to verify that the SF 200 LAN LED s are blinking Note Contact your Network Administrator or Noventri if you experience problems 5 2 Network that is not setup for DHCP does not automatically assign IP Addresses 5 2 1 The SF 200 default mode is DHCP enabled So when booted up and no IP address is assigned it will time out and default to 1...

Page 17: ... several ways The optional Remote Control can be used See the Remote Control section of this manual Have your network administrator set up a temporary compatible network that will allow you to connect to the SF 200 and long enough to change its IP Address to another one that is compatible with the main Network you are using Note This method will only work if the SF 200 is directly connected on the...

Page 18: ...0 firmware will automatically update as soon as it connects 6 1 Once the SF 200 is connected to your Network you can access it and configure it through your Web Browser using Noventri SF 200 Configuration Web App 6 2 You connect to the SF 200 using your Web Browser as you would connect to any website but use the SF 200 IP Address The SF 200 IP Address is displayed part of the Grey Scale image Exam...

Page 19: ...sing the optional Remote Control See the Remote Control section of this manual 6 6 Once you are logged on to the SF 200 you will see the following Configuration screen showing the current configuration Important Since you are logged into the SF 200 via its IP Address any changes made to the IP Address such as DHCP ENABLE or a new STATIC IP Address may cause you to loose connection to the player ...

Page 20: ... change the IP ADDRESS NETMASK or GATEWAY The Player will obtain these automatically 6 6 2 IP ADDRESS You can set a static IP ADDRESS for the SF 200 If you change to a static IP ADDRESS be sure you have the correct NETMASK and GATEWAY filled in for your network 6 6 3 NETMASK If you changed to a static IP ADDRESS you will need to make sure the NETMASK is correct for your network 6 6 4 GATEWAY If yo...

Page 21: ...t is 20940 Example 192 168 0 200 20940 To point to a Noventri Server at another one of your locations through the internet Enter the Domain Name IP Address and Port number separated by a colon of the location where the Noventri Server software is installed for assistance contact your Network Administrator Example CompanyX net 21140 Noventri can Host your SF 200 players Contact Noventri to set you ...

Page 22: ... the optional Remote Control See the Remote Control section of this manual 6 6 11 RE ENTER PASSWORD If you entered a new password enter it again here for verification 6 6 12 SUBMIT Once you are done making changes you will need to save them by selecting SUBMIT The SF 200 may Reboot depending on what changes were made If you changed the SF 200 IP Address the Web App will automatically direct you to...

Page 23: ... than the SF 200 firmware version the SF 200 may not play the Project Download the latest Noventri Suite software from the Noventri Forum install it and use this Suite software version to create and Publish your Project to the USB Drive http www noventri com forum 7 1 When using the SF 200 as a stand alone Sneakernet player the Noventri Server is not needed 7 2 Use the Noventri Suite to create a p...

Page 24: ...Noventri 1 301 790 0103 www noventri com 8 2 The optional Remote Control is especially useful if your SF 200 is mounted out of reach such as hanging from a ceiling mount Note The SF 200 does need to be visible so the infrared beam from the Remote Control can be picked up by the SF 200 infrared receiver Remote Control cannot be used for SF 200 s mounted out of sight such as in a wall 8 3 The Remote...

Page 25: ...SF 200 Default Network settings do the following Using the Remote Control MENU button bring up the Default Network Settings menu selecting the MENU button again will close the menu Using the Left Right Arrow buttons select Yes or No and then use the Enter button to select your highlighted Yes No selection The SF 200 will then Reboot for the changes to take effect 9 Specifications Physical Dimensio...

Page 26: ...0 1920x1080 Solid State Design The SF 200 is designed with no moving parts or fans which results in no maintenance Small lightweight design allows numerous mounting possibilities Power Loss Recovery After restoration of power unit powers on and begins playing again Power Requirements 12V DC 1 5A Typical Range Storage conditions 40 C to 70 C Operating conditions 5 C to 40 C ...

Page 27: ...udes the Noventri SF 200 and electrical accessories such as signal cables or power cords When you need to dispose of your Noventri products please follow the guidance of your local authority ask the Noventri local distributor or contact Noventri directly for instructions Outside the European Union Please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method NOVENTRI 20940 T...