IFP55G1 Connecting Devices

    From ViewSonic User Guide Database


    Connecting to Power

    1. Connect the power cord to the AC IN jack at the rear of the device.
    2. Plug the power cord plug into a power outlet.

      Connect Power

    Connecting External Devices and Touch Connection

    Your external device(s) can be connected in any of the following configurations:

    Connecting External Devices

    C Type Connection

    To connect via C Type:

    Connect a C Type cable from your external device to the C Type 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 appropriate TOUCH port of the ViewBoard.
      Note:
      • The TOUCH 1 port is for the HDMI 1 and VGA' ports.
      • The TOUCH 2 port is for the HDMI 2 and HDMI 3 ports.

    VGA Connection

    To connect via VGA:

    1. Connect a VGA cable from your external device to the VGA port on the ViewBoard.
    2. Connect a USB cable to the external device from the TOUCH 2 port of the ViewBoard.
      Note:
      • The TOUCH 1 port is for the HDMI 1 and VGA ports.
      • The TOUCH 2 port is for he HDMI 2 and HDMI 3 ports.

    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.

    RS-232 Connection

    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 a USB port.

    USB Connection

    Networking and Modem cables

    Plug the network cable into a LAN port.

    Network Connection

    Media Player Connection

    To connect a media player:

    1. Connect the HDMI cable to a HDMI 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 ViewBoard to turn the screen on.
    4. Press the INPUT button on the remote control and switch to the “HDMI” input source.
      Media Player Connection

    Audio Connection

    The ViewBoard supports Audio In, Audio Out, and SPDIF.

    Audio In

    To play audio from your external device through the ViewBoard’s speakers, connect one end of an audio cable to your external device, and the other end to the ViewBoard’s AUDIO IN port.

    Audio In Connection

    Audio Out

    To play audio from the ViewBoard through an external speaker, connect one end of an audio cable to the external speaker, and the other end to the ViewBoard’s AUDIO OUT port.

    Audio Out Connection

    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 power supply switch.
    3. Press the Power button on the ViewBoard to turn the screen on.

      SPDIF Connection

    Optional Connections

    The ViewBoard comes with an OPS Slot for optional add-ons such as a slot-in PC (e.g., VPC-25-O).

    1. Remove the OPS Slot cover of the display.

      Installing a slot-in PC

    2. Carefully insert the slot-in PC into the OPS Slot of the display.

      Installing a slot-in PC

    3. Secure the slot-in PC to the display.