IFP5550-5 Connecting Devices

Connecting External Devices and Touch Connection

USB Type C Connection

To connect via USB Type C:

Connect a USB Type C cable from your external device to the Type C port on the ViewBoard.

HDMI Connection

To connect via HDMI:

1. Connect an HDMI cable from your external device to the HDMI 1/2/3 port on the ViewBoard.
2. Connect a USB cable to the external device from the TOUCH port of the ViewBoard.

NOTE: The TOUCH 1 port is for the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 ports. The TOUCH 2 port is for the HDMI 3 port.

RS-232 Connection

When you use a RS-232 serial port cable to connect your display to an external computer certain functions can be controlled remotely by the PC, including Power On/Off, Volume adjustment, Input select, Brightness, and more.

USB and Networking Connections

Just like any PC, it is easy to connect various USB devices and other peripherals to your ViewBoard.

USB Peripherals

Plug the USB device cable into the USB port.

Networking and Modem cables

Plug the network cable into a LAN port.

Media Player Connection

To connect a media player:

1. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port on your ViewBoard and peripheral device.
2. Plug in the power cord of your ViewBoard, and turn on the power supply switch.
3. Press the Power button on the right-hand side of the ViewBoard to turn the screen on.
4. Press the INPUT button on the remote control and switch to the “HDMI” input source.

SPDIF Connection

To connect to an external sound system:

1. Connect an optical cable from the SPDIF port to your sound system’s optical connector.
2. Plug in the power cord of your ViewBoard, and turn on the rear-panel power supply switch.
3. Press the Power button on the right-hand side of the ViewBoard to turn the screen on.

Video Output Connection

To output video via a display device:

1. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port of your display device, and the other end to the HDMI OUT port of your ViewBoard.
2. Plug in the power cord of your ViewBoard, and turn on the power supply switch.
3. Press the Power button on the right-hand side of the ViewBoard to turn the screen on.