VIP User Manual 1
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The VIP (Video Information Player) system allows you to create slides on
your PC with graphics and text which can then be played back on a
video monitor using the VIP unit.
A variety of applications can be served by a VIP, including advertising,
announcements, schedules, point of sale displays, and more. Use the
VIP wherever you have one or more monitors that need to display
messages in the form of still images.
Hardware
The VIP unit is a dedicated video slide player in a small set-top style
package. It features high quality output, low power consumption, few
moving parts, quiet operation, and an easy to use interface with an
infrared remote control. VIP playback units come in four versions:
Model Name Capacity (Approx.) Ethernet Bundled PC Software
VIP1 VIP Base 30 Images via Disk No VIP Composer
50 Images via Serial
50 Images via Modem * (See Note)
VIP2 VIP Express 30 Images via Disk Yes VIP Composer Express
50 Images via Serial
50 Images via Modem
50 Images via Network
VIP3 VIP Plus 30 Images via Disk No VIP Composer Express
150 Images via Serial
150 Images via Modem
VIP4 VIP Plus Express 30 Images via Disk Yes VIP Composer Express
150 Images via Serial
150 Images via Modem
150 Images via Network
* To use a VIP1’s modem capabilities, an upgrade to VIP Composer Express is required.