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... ...Ergonomic Safety ...1 1 1 1 M2000 Features ...2 Package Contents ...3 About the User Guides ...4 Setting Up the Media Center Setup Instructions ...5 Input and Output Ports ...10 Setup Examples ...11 Basic Setup with TV and PC Monitor ...11 ...Media Center Media Center Power Modes ...17 Turning the Media Center On ...17 Using Standby Mode ...18 Turning the Media Center Off ...18 Using the Remote Control ...18 Remote Control Buttons ...19 Using the Wireless Keyboard ...20 Special Function Keys ...20 Adjusting the Speed of the Pointer ...21 i ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center
... ...Ergonomic Safety ...1 1 1 1 M2000 Features ...2 Package Contents ...3 About the User Guides ...4 Setting Up the Media Center Setup Instructions ...5 Input and Output Ports ...10 Setup Examples ...11 Basic Setup with TV and PC Monitor ...11 ...Media Center Media Center Power Modes ...17 Turning the Media Center On ...17 Using Standby Mode ...18 Turning the Media Center Off ...18 Using the Remote Control ...18 Remote Control Buttons ...19 Using the Wireless Keyboard ...20 Special Function Keys ...20 Adjusting the Speed of the Pointer ...21 i ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center
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Using the Numeric Keypad Feature ...21 Media Center Main Menu ...22 Using the DVD-R/RW/CD-RW Drive ...23 Using the 6-in-1 Media Slots ...23 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance ...25 Troubleshooting ...25 Customer Support ...28 System Recovery ...29 Appendix Regulatory Information ...31 Class B Regulations ...31 Limited Warranty ...32 Specifications ...33 Data Loss Disclaimer ...34 ii ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center
Using the Numeric Keypad Feature ...21 Media Center Main Menu ...22 Using the DVD-R/RW/CD-RW Drive ...23 Using the 6-in-1 Media Slots ...23 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance ...25 Troubleshooting ...25 Customer Support ...28 System Recovery ...29 Appendix Regulatory Information ...31 Class B Regulations ...31 Limited Warranty ...32 Specifications ...33 Data Loss Disclaimer ...34 ii ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center
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.../or other countries. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic NextVision M2000 Digital Media Center VSATV26166-1M A-CD-M2000-1-UG Rev. 1B 02-19-03 _____ _____ ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center iii Microsoft, Windows, the Microsoft Internet Explorer logo graphic, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of...
.../or other countries. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic NextVision M2000 Digital Media Center VSATV26166-1M A-CD-M2000-1-UG Rev. 1B 02-19-03 _____ _____ ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center iii Microsoft, Windows, the Microsoft Internet Explorer logo graphic, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of...
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... chair and keyboard so that repeated use the Cable Guide to the unit must be performed by ViewSonic or by an authorized service provider. Position yourself so that you do NOT open the M2000 Media Center. AC Power Safety • WARNING: The Voltage Selection switch on the back of these precautions: ...feel pain in any keyboard or pointing device may cause serious injury to 115 or 230 VAC depending on a desktop, adjust your side. ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 1 1 Before Getting Started Safety Information Please read the important Safety Information below.
... chair and keyboard so that repeated use the Cable Guide to the unit must be performed by ViewSonic or by an authorized service provider. Position yourself so that you do NOT open the M2000 Media Center. AC Power Safety • WARNING: The Voltage Selection switch on the back of these precautions: ...feel pain in any keyboard or pointing device may cause serious injury to 115 or 230 VAC depending on a desktop, adjust your side. ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 1 1 Before Getting Started Safety Information Please read the important Safety Information below.
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...for separate components while saving money. Broadband ready Built-in Ethernet card allows you the freedom to 140 hours* ViewSonic NextVision video processor technology puts all your existing stereo or home theater sound system. M2000 Features Combine computer, video and audio into the... personal CD collection on 95% utilization of your viewing options at fair quality. **ISP, home network sold separately. 2 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center You can even create digital slide shows of your fingertips. Watch DVD movies The built-in pointer lets you need for ...
...for separate components while saving money. Broadband ready Built-in Ethernet card allows you the freedom to 140 hours* ViewSonic NextVision video processor technology puts all your existing stereo or home theater sound system. M2000 Features Combine computer, video and audio into the... personal CD collection on 95% utilization of your viewing options at fair quality. **ISP, home network sold separately. 2 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center You can even create digital slide shows of your fingertips. Watch DVD movies The built-in pointer lets you need for ...
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... page. See Chapter 2: Using the Media Center for setting up your M2000 Digital Media Center, as well as a PDF file pre-installed on the hard drive inside the Media Center. Microsoft Windows XP Professional This operating system guide provides information about using the Windows XP Professional operating system. 4 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center NOTE: Adobe® Acrobat®...
... page. See Chapter 2: Using the Media Center for setting up your M2000 Digital Media Center, as well as a PDF file pre-installed on the hard drive inside the Media Center. Microsoft Windows XP Professional This operating system guide provides information about using the Windows XP Professional operating system. 4 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center NOTE: Adobe® Acrobat®...
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... addition, information about connecting to over-tighten the screws. Stand Horizontal Installation (no stand) repositioned ViewSonic birds logo ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 5 NOTE: For horizontal installation, reposition the ViewSonic birds logo by doing the following: lay the Media Center on a shelf), attaching the stand is included. Setup Instructions The steps listed below supplement the Quick...
... addition, information about connecting to over-tighten the screws. Stand Horizontal Installation (no stand) repositioned ViewSonic birds logo ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 5 NOTE: For horizontal installation, reposition the ViewSonic birds logo by doing the following: lay the Media Center on a shelf), attaching the stand is included. Setup Instructions The steps listed below supplement the Quick...
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...IR Emitter cable. 2 Paste the IR Emitter over the IR window on the front of the Media Center. 6 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center Cable or satellite set -top box to the back of the Media Center. or • Connecting the Composite Video cable with the L/R analog audio cable is your ...of your next best option. To attach the IR Emitter: 1 Remove the tape from the Set-top box to the back of the Media Center. 2 Prepare Batteries for Use Keyboard: Batteries come preinstalled in the keyboard, but require activation. To activate the batteries, open the keyboard's...
...IR Emitter cable. 2 Paste the IR Emitter over the IR window on the front of the Media Center. 6 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center Cable or satellite set -top box to the back of the Media Center. or • Connecting the Composite Video cable with the L/R analog audio cable is your ...of your next best option. To attach the IR Emitter: 1 Remove the tape from the Set-top box to the back of the Media Center. 2 Prepare Batteries for Use Keyboard: Batteries come preinstalled in the keyboard, but require activation. To activate the batteries, open the keyboard's...
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... TV and a PC Monitor and see the same image on the right) TV or Plasma Display Media Center (back) 6 Video Out (to PC Monitor) PC Monitor A PC Monitor can be used simultaneously. ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 7 For the best viewing experience, if one video output device. If both a TV and PC... port and the S-Video port can not be your PC Monitor to the DVI-to-VGA adapter, then to the Media Center's DVI port. 5 Video Out (to TV) NOTE: The Media Center needs only one device is used we recommend that it is a high resolution display (Plasma Display, LCD TV, LCD...
... TV and a PC Monitor and see the same image on the right) TV or Plasma Display Media Center (back) 6 Video Out (to PC Monitor) PC Monitor A PC Monitor can be used simultaneously. ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 7 For the best viewing experience, if one video output device. If both a TV and PC... port and the S-Video port can not be your PC Monitor to the DVI-to-VGA adapter, then to the Media Center's DVI port. 5 Video Out (to TV) NOTE: The Media Center needs only one device is used we recommend that it is a high resolution display (Plasma Display, LCD TV, LCD...
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...), which includes an existing ISP (Internet Service Provider) connection. NOTE: To use the Media Center with Internet connection 8 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center Audio Receiver and Speakers Media Center (back) 8 Connect to the Internet Use the supplied Ethernet LAN cable to connect the Media Center to your speakers. • If you can use the TV's built-in speakers...
...), which includes an existing ISP (Internet Service Provider) connection. NOTE: To use the Media Center with Internet connection 8 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center Audio Receiver and Speakers Media Center (back) 8 Connect to the Internet Use the supplied Ethernet LAN cable to connect the Media Center to your speakers. • If you can use the TV's built-in speakers...
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... The Microsoft Media Center Setup Wizard will display. After you to register your M2000 Digital Media Center at: www.viewsonic.com. 11 Start the Media Center • Press the green Media Center (main menu) button on the Windows taskbar, then click the green Media Center icon inside the...boot up, the Microsoft registration wizard will display. 10 Register the Media Center Follow the on -screen instructions (see the Microsoft Windows XP Pro Media Center Edition user guide.) ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 9 In addition, to meet your future needs and to receive ...
... The Microsoft Media Center Setup Wizard will display. After you to register your M2000 Digital Media Center at: www.viewsonic.com. 11 Start the Media Center • Press the green Media Center (main menu) button on the Windows taskbar, then click the green Media Center icon inside the...boot up, the Microsoft registration wizard will display. 10 Register the Media Center Follow the on -screen instructions (see the Microsoft Windows XP Pro Media Center Edition user guide.) ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 9 In addition, to meet your future needs and to receive ...
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... (L) Analog Audio port Composite Video port S-Video port Microphone USB 2.0 port Firewire 1394a (digital video and audio signal) Access Door 10 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center Doing so could damage the unit. Audio OUT: Digital audio coaxial port Analog audio port (L) Analog audio port (R) Digital audio optical port...Coaxial video/audio port Video OUT: VGA port (to PC monitor) S-Video port (to TV) DVI-I port (to lift or carry the Media Center. Cable WARNING: DO NOT Guide use to connect Input devices (such as a cable or satellite set to the proper voltage for your...
... (L) Analog Audio port Composite Video port S-Video port Microphone USB 2.0 port Firewire 1394a (digital video and audio signal) Access Door 10 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center Doing so could damage the unit. Audio OUT: Digital audio coaxial port Analog audio port (L) Analog audio port (R) Digital audio optical port...Coaxial video/audio port Video OUT: VGA port (to PC monitor) S-Video port (to TV) DVI-I port (to lift or carry the Media Center. Cable WARNING: DO NOT Guide use to connect Input devices (such as a cable or satellite set to the proper voltage for your...
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Setup Examples Basic Setup with TV and PC Monitor (As described in the Quick Start Guide) Existing Setup with TV & Receiver Setup with M2000, TV, & PC Monitor Coaxial cable Coaxial cable Cable/Satellite Set-top box Analog Audio (L/R) cable To netw ork with Internet connecti on home IR Emitter Analog Audio (L/R) cable DVI or VGA cable Power Power ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center S M 11
Setup Examples Basic Setup with TV and PC Monitor (As described in the Quick Start Guide) Existing Setup with TV & Receiver Setup with M2000, TV, & PC Monitor Coaxial cable Coaxial cable Cable/Satellite Set-top box Analog Audio (L/R) cable To netw ork with Internet connecti on home IR Emitter Analog Audio (L/R) cable DVI or VGA cable Power Power ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center S M 11
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Setup with VCR, TV and PC Monitor Coaxial cable Coaxial cable Cable/Satellite Set-top box C c A ( Analog Audio (L/R) cable C c IR Emitter To home network with Internet connecti on DVI or VGA cable Power 12 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center e R S T
Setup with VCR, TV and PC Monitor Coaxial cable Coaxial cable Cable/Satellite Set-top box C c A ( Analog Audio (L/R) cable C c IR Emitter To home network with Internet connecti on DVI or VGA cable Power 12 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center e R S T
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... has a program guide for satellite and digital cable TV, so once the system has been properly configured for more information. 14 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center The next best video signal would with a set -top box through the attached IR Emitter (blaster) cable. Use either the provided Digital Audio Optical cable ...
... has a program guide for satellite and digital cable TV, so once the system has been properly configured for more information. 14 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center The next best video signal would with a set -top box through the attached IR Emitter (blaster) cable. Use either the provided Digital Audio Optical cable ...
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...on the front of any page when you can run the Media Center in the upper right of the Media Center. The ViewSonic M2000 Digital Media Center currently supports only one integrated TV tuner. ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 15 Why should I connect my M2000 to the Internet....button with two overlapping windows) using many web resources, the main advantage of Windows XP Professional. Yes. Does the ViewSonic M2000 Digital Media Center support additional TV turners? What are a convenient way to temporarily connect input devices such as a VCR (transferring VHS...
...on the front of any page when you can run the Media Center in the upper right of the Media Center. The ViewSonic M2000 Digital Media Center currently supports only one integrated TV tuner. ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 15 Why should I connect my M2000 to the Internet....button with two overlapping windows) using many web resources, the main advantage of Windows XP Professional. Yes. Does the ViewSonic M2000 Digital Media Center support additional TV turners? What are a convenient way to temporarily connect input devices such as a VCR (transferring VHS...
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...: Connect the supplied Ethernet LAN cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the back of a wireless USB network adapter (purchased separately) 16 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center NOTE: For more information about connecting to a wireless network, refer to an online EPG (Electronic Programming Guide), which will provide TV program information two...
...: Connect the supplied Ethernet LAN cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the back of a wireless USB network adapter (purchased separately) 16 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center NOTE: For more information about connecting to a wireless network, refer to an online EPG (Electronic Programming Guide), which will provide TV program information two...
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... the Windows desktop to appear. The LED indicator (ring around Power On/Off button) Blue = On Amber = Standby mode Turning the Media Center On 1 Press the Power On/Off button on the front of the Media Center. To access the Media Center Main Menu, press the green Media Center button on the Start menu. ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 17
... the Windows desktop to appear. The LED indicator (ring around Power On/Off button) Blue = On Amber = Standby mode Turning the Media Center On 1 Press the Power On/Off button on the front of the Media Center. To access the Media Center Main Menu, press the green Media Center button on the Start menu. ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 17
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... TV My Pictures Mute Volume +/Channel/Page +/DVD Menu 0-9 number/alphanumeric keys Clear Enter 18 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center Using Standby Mode Standby Mode saves electrical power during periods when you are not actively using the Media Center. To return to Normal mode, press and hold the Esc (Escape) key. • From the...
... TV My Pictures Mute Volume +/Channel/Page +/DVD Menu 0-9 number/alphanumeric keys Clear Enter 18 ViewSonic NextVision TM M2000 Digital Media Center Using Standby Mode Standby Mode saves electrical power during periods when you are not actively using the Media Center. To return to Normal mode, press and hold the Esc (Escape) key. • From the...
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... video recordings, such as pausing it, playing it, fast forwarding it, or rewinding it on the Windows task bar, then click the green Media Center icon. NOTE: You can use the Remote Control to enter numbers or letters (depending on Volume above. The Power button on the receiver or...down. +/DVD Menu 0-9/ABC AlfaNumeric keys Enter Displays the menu of the DVD currently playing. ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 19 Moves the cursor to the Left to change TV channels, enter text into a Media Center search or text box, etc. Moves the cursor to the Down to select stored music ...
... video recordings, such as pausing it, playing it, fast forwarding it, or rewinding it on the Windows task bar, then click the green Media Center icon. NOTE: You can use the Remote Control to enter numbers or letters (depending on Volume above. The Power button on the receiver or...down. +/DVD Menu 0-9/ABC AlfaNumeric keys Enter Displays the menu of the DVD currently playing. ViewSonic NextVisionTM M2000 Digital Media Center 19 Moves the cursor to the Left to change TV channels, enter text into a Media Center search or text box, etc. Moves the cursor to the Down to select stored music ...