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1. RF Modulator RF Modulator ee RF Modulator RF Modulator RF Modulator RF Modulator RF Modulator RF Modulator Drop Taps Page 26 P C Juz wzo Wiring Diagram For Insertion Into Multi Source Television Judge s Chambers Judge s Chambers Judge s Chambers Judge s Chambers Judge s Chambers Court Room 1 Schedule Court Room 2 Schedule Court Room 3 Schedule Court Room 4 Schedule Court Room 5 Schedule a a A Court Room 6 Schedule Court Room 7 Schedule Basic Wiring Diagram For Insertion Into Cable Head End or Private Cable System like a Hotel RF Modulator 13 Edit Edit Monitor Video TV Out Video out To gt DV Pro Media lt i Player Splitter Cable Combiner from Hotel headend Out to TV s In Rooms Coaxial cable should be RG 6 Shielded VM 3 Page 27 Basic Wiring Diagram For Insertion Into Cable Head End or Private Cable System like a Multi dwelling Unit RF Modulator Channel tbd 13 Edit Monitor Edit TV Video Out Video out To EI O a y Keyboard lt o Splitter ere from Combiner Hotel Out to TV s In Rooms Coaxial cable should be RG 6 Shielded VM 3 Page 28 Basic Wiring Diagram Video Messenger Modem System Location 2 13 Edit Monitor Edit Video Out Keyboard Location 1 TV Headquarters Location 32. RF Modulator 10 13 Edit Out Monitor RF Modulator 12 Video out To Out to Keyboard ene 4 Drop Taps to TV s VM 3Net Each TV lt a Monitor MSE a ee Cy 27 27 ma VM 3Net Monitor Monitor N N ema VM 3Net 27 27 Monitor Monitor This system allows any TV to display any source by changing the channel VM 3 Page 24 Wiring Diagram For Insertion Into Multi Source Television System N V C a SLAM DUNK YOUR OWNVELLO SHOTS 2 13 Edit Monitor Keyboard RF Modulator RF Modulator RF Modulator Saturday 1PM PGA i Tourney RF Modulator O Bufet E From source of video to Video Messenger to Modulator to TV s M nS Sat Receiver Sat Receiver Sat Receiver Sat Receiver oTV s 00pm tO 00pm Combiner E es This system allows messages to appear on multiple sources of video or programming In the example above four video messengers VM 3 s act as one on four separate channels displayed in the bar restaurant area VM 3 Page 25 communications Out to 13 Edit Monitor Video Out Video In Office System Capabilities e Each court room has display of its own schedule e Each court room has a camera e T V s in each judge s chamber can tune to any schedule or camera e All schedules are centrally controlled in the office VM 3
3. VM 3 Out to TV Pots line Plain old telephone service VM 3 Page 29 Wiring Diagram For Insertion Into Cable System With Tuners At Each TV Departments with VMConsole and Internet Access Ur 0 PIA Ur 0 PIA Network In Out l Network In Out Drop Tap APM 22 ACTA Tourney Buffets ul O PIA Cable Tuner Network In Out Drop Tap amp Drop Tap Terminator This diagram illustrates how multiply VM Network Cable users can input messages into a wireless Standard MIDI Cable VM 3 Network VMC recommends that the network cable be either CAT 5 or shielded twisted pairs The RF coaxial cable should be RG 6 shielded or better VMC suggests that each user be assigned a range of message numbers for their Pin out for exclusive use Network Cable Telecomunications aul aiqeo Ue VM 3 Page 30 E MC Troubleshooting The Video Messenger Company What follows are the most common issues that users call about when they need help with the Video Messenger VM 3 1 I get only a blank screen when I try to enter or edit a message More often than not the user is not looking at the video source coming out of the Video Out Edit jack There are two video outs on the VM 3 one is for editing and one is for display The display out the plain Video Out jack is suppose to go blank during an editing session so that the viewers residents quests customers etc cann
4. If you know the message number you wish to edit press the go to KEY in the number pad section of the Keyboard A dialog box appears Go to Msg with brackets appearing below it Type in the message number you want to select in the brackets and press Enter How DO NAVIGATE THESE MENUS While holding down the CTRL KEY tapping the TAB KEY will move the selection down and to the right If you hold down the CTRL KEY and the SHIFT KEY tapping the TAB KEY will move the selection up and to the left Once you are in the right selection box the UP AND DOWN ARROW KEYS change the value of the message attribute selected VM 3 Page 3 TO CREATE A CRAWL MESSAGE Press the F3 KEY a blank blue screen will appear with the heading Edit Crawl Message with the cursor blinking in the center Edit Crawl Messase The time is t and the date is d This crawl message will play the current time and date when it displays at the bottom or top of the screen Many users employ the crawl line to make special announcements in conjunction with full page message displays It is also useful if you are showing a broadcast show and do not want to interfere with the broadcast The crawl line will only show on the bottom or top 2 or 3 inches of the television set The location of the crawl line can be set in the Preferences Menu by selecting or deselecting the crawl on top option What is the TEXT Menu v elcome tO the The Text
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6. Cable to the jack marked Video In The other end of this cable can be connected to a VCR Satellite Receiver Camera DVD player or any device that has a video output jack 5 Turn the VM 3 so you can access the front panel Plug the keyboard in the Din jack marked Keyboard 6 Connect the power cord from the VM 3 to an electrical outlet or recommended surge protector 7 Call 203 358 8842 if you are having a problem completing these steps 5 VM 3 Rear Panel pet a e a EY e S Network Video _ _____ In Out in ut Qut 666 v Communications Edit Monitor Video In U CRYSTAL MODULATOR _ To Televisions VM 3 Front Panel Video Messenger VM 3 Communications Activity Power Jack to connect the Keyboard VM 3 Page 14 VMC The Video Messenger Company Installing a Network of VM 3 s These instructions assume you have completed the basic installation The VM 3 unit is very easy to network with other VM 3 s Connecting VM 3NET s to a VM 3 Control Unit allows the operator to send different messages and image video links to more than one location or video source This can be done from one location while maintaining control of the entire network 1 After performing the basic installation on a VM 3NET simply connect the din cable pictured to the right from one VM 3 to the next This connection is made through the Network ports The Network
7. E Page 10 SNO CU a oC a i ee ee ene ee rrr Page 11 Basic System COMPONENUS ccccccceenceneenennesneneesnenenaaenens Page 12 Components of the DV Pro Media Player Upgrade Page 13 Basic Installation of the VIM 3 ccccccccneeessenesneneesnenenenenens Page 14 Installing a Network Of VM 37S cccccccccseneeneenenneenennesaenneans Page 15 Installing the DV Pro Media Player Upgrade Package Pages 16 17 VM 3 SDCCITICAUIONS 2 secivvce ce sdaversdedeezssseerecsderhestsieedeszsesdesens Page 18 Changing the chips on the VIW 3 ccccecceesneceeneeeneneeeneneens Page 19 VM 3 Menu MAD retensud isi eiveriypindaxentnsavinsioiuetiavandieetsveaeanshabias Page 20 VMC s WANT QIN sc cosa cdscseyeviticeresceasahecdasees doveecdussoesetseeveate Page 21 Sample Wiring DiaQGrams 1cccccccceeeenneeeenennneeennaeennnaens Pages 22 30 Basic insertion into a cable head end Page 22 Multi Channel installation with cable service Page 23 Basic conference center installation Page 24 Multi Channel installation stand alone Page 25 Complex court house installation 00 Page 26 Hotel Information Channel 1cccccecceeeeeeneens Page 27 Multi dwelling unit with Camefa 0 c11200000 Page 28 Modem system installation 0ccccceeeeeeenees Page 29 Cable System With Tuners At Each TV Page 30 PIOUDICSNOO UNO aroser iein E ER Page 31 VMC The Video Mes
8. Menu allows you to change the Font Style Color and Brightness If you are using Sun Resort Internal Video the VM 3 s own internal video Breakfast 6am to 9am generator you can also change the Background Lunch from 12pm to 2pn Color and Brightness Remember the changes l you make will only apply to the paragraph where Diner from 530pm to 7p the cursor is located Pressing A while holding b opn down the CTRL KEY to Select All will apply your Join us changes to the entire message Releasing the CTRL KEY will release the Select All option HELPFUL HINT You dont need this menu at all If you learn the short cuts in the short cuts section that follows you never need to access this menu They are also listed on the Keyboard What is the PAGE MENU ae ra oa Welcome tO the The Page Menu allows you to decide on the sme Gun Resort oy Bi eaktast 6am to 9am following Internal or external video on RET A wa The image video track Media Player only Lunch from 12pm 0 pm The duration of the message how _ vrati Diner from 30pm to 7pm long it will display J Whether or not to show the clock at the O1N US top of the message CTRL H is the Manust hieseane Dore tion short cut KEY for this option VM 3 Page 4 What is the SCHEDULING MENU _ Welcome to the Sun Resort Breakfast 6am to 9am Lunch from 12pm to 2pm Diner from 3 30pm to 7pm Join us The Scheduli
9. new blank full page message screen F2 allows editing of a full page message F3 brings up the next available new blank crawl message screen F4 allows editing of a crawl message F5 Moves to the previous message while in the edit mode F6 Moves to the next message while in the edit mode F7 Puts programming in a pause mode indefinitely F8 Activates the play mode F9 Saves the edit changes made to a specific message F10 Previews a message with attributes such as duration and image link F11 Copies all the text and attributes of a message into a clipboard to paste over another message F12 Pastes the text and all attributes of a message into a blank message VM 3 Page 10 VM 3 KEYBOARD SHORT CUT KEYS KEY FUNCTION Ctrl C Center align text Ctrl L Left align text Ctrl R Right align text Ctrl F Font style five rotating selections Ctrl S Font size four rotating selections Ctrl P Preset color combination 16 preset font and background combo s Ctrl T Select color of text 16 colors Ctrl B Select brightness of text 8 selections per color Ctrl Alt T Select color background 16 colors Ctrl Alt B Select brightness of background 8 selections per color Ctrl A Select all text paragraphs of a message Ctrl V Switch between internal and external video Ctrl H Switch time date header option on and off Delete or Backspace will delete one charac
10. number Once this is done you can arrow to any box number and press the return key to check that box The Tab Key will move you between box sets VM 3 Page 5 What is the UTILITIES MENU Welcome to the Sun Resort Breakfast 6am to 9am UTILITIES Set UN IDs HIT Prefs MIT Clock Joinus Toggles On Screen Display on DUD unit Te nn a m n What is the PREFERENCES MENU waste Welcome to the Sun Resort Breakfast 6am to 9am Lunch from 12pm to 2pm Diner from 3 30pm to 7pm Join us Updates message on networked unite when message is saved What is the SETUP MENU Welcome to the Sun Resort Breakfast 6am to 9am Lunch from 12pm to 2pm gg 001 Pg 01 Par 01 Cur 000 SET CLOCK rema Diner from 5 3 j me mae Diner from 3 30pm to 7pm Join us The Utilities Menu allows you to do system wide functions like Set the VM ID s to give each box it s own address Download Xmit Preferences the Clock and so on to networked units Delete all the messages in a unit with Reset ALL This menu also allows you to control an optional modem which can dial out to another VM 3 to download messages remotely The Preferences Menu allows you to set system wide preferences like Auto Xmit which downloads new messages to the other networked boxes when you save a message Turn on
11. the VM 3 The Video Messenger Company There are two flash memory chips in the VM 3 One the Program Chip controls the features and functions of the unit The other flash Memory Chip stores your messages Occassionally VMC issues a program update to improve features and make the unit easier to use As a result you may be asked from time to time by the Video Messenger Company to relay what version of the Program is installed in your VM 3 You can find the software version at the bottom of the Setup Menu To replace the battery follow the steps below 1 Unplug the power to the VM 3 2 Remove two screws on the top of the unit 3 Pull the top panel off 4 Locate the VM 3 PROGRAM CHIP as shown in the image below 5 Carefully pry the VM 3 PROGRAM CHIP out of the socket with the flat edge of a small screwdriver 6 Insert the new VM 3 PROGRAM CHIP into the socket making sure that the notch is is facing right and all pins line up correctly 7 Press firmly to seat the FLASH PROGRAM CHIP Make sure there are no bent pins 8 Re assemble the top panel 9 Replace the two screws being careful not to over tighten them 10 Plug the VM 3 into an outlet Inside the VM 3 VM 3 prog 2 1 0 S3EE a 7 p t N lp zr ii G i ame Te ee g t end te VM 3 Page 19 A VMC Scheduling Menu Msg 001 Pg 01 Para 01 Cur 000 DAYS TO PLAY VAlways Time Always Date TIME START STOP DATE START STOP
12. then the F key will change the font styles while the S key will change the size VM 3 Page 2 HOW DO YOU ACCESS THE VM 3 MENUS Simply press and hold down the CTRL KEY in the bottom left hand corner of the keyboard The Main Menu will appear listing all the sub menus Welcome to the To get into any menu hold down the CTRL Sun Resort KEY select the menu with the UP AND DOWN Breakfast 6am to 9am ARROW KEYS and press ENTER To return to N the Main Menu press the ESC KEY while holding Lunch from 12pm to 2pm down the CTRL KEY Notice how the font and Diner from 30pm to 7pm _ background colors are controlled by paragraph which is defined with by pressing the RETURN Join us KEY Use Arrow Tab Enter and Esc keus to naviaate menus What is the MESSAGE Menu _ Welcome tO the The Message Menu allows you to quickly select the message you wish to edit While holding aittaa a a The Cine i Sun Resort down the CTRL KEY use the UP AND DOWN NOR U Sy oe ARROW KEYS to make a selection the message rae PCAN AS Vall instantly appears on the screen Spans Fort Lunch from 12pm 0 dom Notice that the bottom part of the Message Menu wetea Diner from 5 30pm to 7pm eNO oto PE Ome Desi mc age Compact List 4 utilities that will save you much time if you learn ee J oin US to use them effectively MTT O31 ES Msg Want another way to select a message
13. C CJ Routing Menu Msg 001 Pg 01 Para 01 Cur 000 Route 1 32 Preferences Menu Msg 001 Pg 01 Para 01 Cur 000 PREFS Auto EMIT Smart Video Int Video OR Crawl Top VM 3 Menu Map Message Men Msg 001 Pg 01 Para 01 Cur 000 MESSAGE Welcome to the Thursday s Sc Restaurants S Continental Br Aerobic Class Business Cent MSG UTILITY Clear Text Clear Msg Delete All Delete Old Compact List XMIT Msg XMIT Some XMIT All Main Menu Msg 001 Pg 01 Para 01 Cur 000 MAIN MENU MESSAGE TEXT PAGE SCHEDULE ROUTING UTILITIES NEWSBOX Setup Menu Msg 001 Pg 01 Para 01 Cur 000 SET CLOCK ZA 30 SET DATE ae a Comm A Normal Comm B Normal TIME BTW CRAWLS Unit ID Progver 2 1 0 VM 3 Page 20 Utility Menu Msg 001 Pg 01 Para 01 Cur 000 UTILITIES USD On OT SET VM ID EMIT Prefs EMIT Clock EMIT VNB RESET ALL Verify VM Disconnect Set Modem DIAL NUMBER Text Menu Msg 001 Pg 01 Para 01 Cur 000 FONT SIZE Normal Align enter COLOR PRESET Combo 0 CHAR COLOR Color Os Level 7 BKGND COLOR Color 0 Level 2 Page Menu Msg 001 Pg 01 Para 01 Cur 000 VIDEO SOURCE External IMAGE Set Num i None DURATION WAUTODURATION PAGE OPTIONS Show Clock VMC The Video Messenger Company VMC S Warranty The Video Messenger Company warrants your Video Me
14. M ID s Each VM 2 should have a unique ID Number The ID is displayed in the Setup Menu The ID s may be set for all networked units by using the Set VM ID s command in the utilities menu This will Auto ID each networked unit in the order that they are connected Terminal functions allow you to operate the system with an optional modem Preference Menu Auto XMIT This item should have a check mark if you want a copy of the message sent to networked units as you modify and save them Smart Video This item should have a check mark when only crawl line messages are being use over external video This preference selection ensures the VM 3 always looks for an external video signal before putting up its own internally generated screen XMIT Preference whenever a message is saved in the Master unit it will be sent to the networked units along with the clock settings and preferences XMIT Clock updates the networked units with the time and date in the master unit VM 3 Page 9 FUNCTION KEYS KEY FUNCTION Ctrl Press and release for edit mode to type and change text Hold down to change message attributes text color brightness font scheduling etc Esc With Ctrl Key held down returns to the main menu Arrow Used to change or pick a selection within a specific attribute box Enter With Ctrl Key held down will open a sub menu Tab Used to navigate to different menu boxes F1 brings up the next available
15. Out Post is connected to the next VM 3NET s Network In Port This is repeated until all the VM 3NET s are connected 2 After all the units are powered up the VM 3 Control Unit knows how many VM 3NET s are connected Setting the VMID s is done from the Utilities Menu This gives each box a unique address 3 VMX Pro Media Players can be installed on any or all of the VM 3NET network units 4 Controlling the VM 3NET s is done through the Routing Menu while editing with the VM 3 Control Unit 5 Call 203 358 8842 if you are having a problem completing these steps VM 3 Network Video In Out In Out Out Made In USA amp ELY es t From Network Out To Network In i P Net k Vid Papec gt Pii wane a ideo Communications ar ab I hmp 5 v k Made In USA eee l x To Network In if Network In Out From Network Out VM 3NET Communications os Made In USA VM 3 Page 15 N Installing the DV Pro Media VMC Player Video Package The Video Messenger Company The instruction step numbers correspond to the numbers in the illustrations to the right 1 Unpack the DV Pro Media Player and place it on top of the VM 3 where you can have easy access to the rear panels as shown Turn on the VM 3 by plugging in the black power cable 2 Find the Interface Black Cable Insert the 9 pin end into the Comm A Port on the VM 3 and the Mini
16. Plug end into the RS 232 jack on the DV Pro Media Player 3 For audio insert one end of the RCA cable provided into the audio out Red jack for mono on the Player as shown For stereo use two RCA cables Insert the other end s of this cable into the audio in s of a TV amplifier or an RF modulator 4 Attach the BNC end of one of the black Video Cables to the Video in plug on the VM 3 The other end of this cable is a standard RCA plug Insert this end into the back of the Player Look for a yellow jack marked Composite 5 Attach the BNC end of the other black Video Cable to the Video out plug on the VM 3 marked Edit The other end of this cable is a standard RCA plug and can be inserted into an edit monitor or other video display Using this plug allows the user to edit off line VMC e Page 16 Ss Installing the VM 3 Video VMC Upgrade Package The Video Messenger Company Continued 6 The last Video Out unmarked is for insertion into a modulator or video display to be seen by intended viewers This Is usually a custom made cable provided by your installer 7 Connect the power cord on the DV Pro Media Player to an electrical outlet or recommended surge protector Turn on the VM 3 by connecting the power cord 8 At this point you can insert the Compact Flash Card provided that contains your images and video 9 Turn on the DV Pro Media Player by pressing the power switch The player will take
17. Smart Video which is used when you display messages over external video Turn on Internal Video Override Int Video OR which instructs the system not to look for external video preventing messages from flashing Turn on or off the crawl on top command The system default is to crawl on the bottom of the screen Set the Startup Mode The Setup Menu allows you to set the clock day of the week and calendar date It also allows you to specify the type of remote device connected to the RS 232 jacks i e Media Player modem IP LAN interface etc and the wait time between crawl message presentations Lastly you can verify and manually set the VM 3 s ID When using the VMX Pro Media Player Comm A shoud be set to DVD 175 command set This menu is usually accessed only when initially installing the VM 3 system VM 3 Page 6 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NOW Review and learn the menu navigation and function keys Review and learn the short cut keys at the bottom of the keyboard Review the menu map attached Don t panic the VM 3 is really user friendly and worth your small investment in time to learn it If all else fails call your dealer or Video Messenger at 203 358 8842 We will be glad to help you move through its short learning curve Finally you can see a color presentation of this manual by downloading the VM 3 Manual from our website at www videomessenger com downloads VM 3 Page 7 Function
18. The unit will operate normally after this procedure is completed 4 The VMX Pro Media Player is not responding to the VM 3 The images are not changing This problem is cause by one of two things 1 The serial cable is disconnected from the Media Player or the COMM A port is not set correctly The solution to the first issue is to reconnect the serial cable The solution to the second issue is to open up the SET UP MENU tab down to the COMM A port and using your up down arrow keys set the port to DVD 175 command Set The Media Player will then respond to the VM 3 VM 3 Page 31
19. about 10 seconds to boot up and will show the first track on the play list 10 Now you are ready to get started Using the VM 3 s keyboard go to the Page menu and tab down to Track With the right hand box highlighted you can arrow up and down from files 1 to 99 To select an image in a track higher than 99 use the left box to put the first one or two digits of the track number and the right hand box to put in the last two digits of the track number One second after going to a file number the Player will display the image or video in that a be cers track Call 203 358 8842 if you are having a problem completing these steps VM 3 Page 17 VMC The Video Messenger Company VM 3 Specifications The VM 3 Specifications VM 3 Text Generator amp Video Controller Color text with multiple font selections Schedule by date range day and time Run messages on as many channels as desired optional equipment required Requires no PC Extremely user friendly 1 2RU 120VAC 60Hz or 220VAC 50Hz IEC 320 plug UL listed Applications Hotels meetings internal promotions Conference Centers Cable Companies Banks Retail Brokerages Schools and Institutional Senior Care Railroad stations Commercial environments Any application that needs quick and easy information delivery Display recreational activities Meeting schedules Menu specials Stock alerts Inte
20. and Menu Commands At A Glance some time saving Menu Functions While in the Message Menu the following keys are active Insert Key Creates an empty message slot before the current message Delete Key Deletes the selected message slot causing messages that follow to be moved up in the list by one slot or message number Page Up Causes selected message to leap frog one place up on the message list Page Down Causes selected message to leap frog one place down on the message list Compact List This menu command will re sort the message list getting rid of holes in the list Home Key Automatically brings you to the top of the message list End Key Automatically brings you to message 250 Message Utility Functions Compact List Clear Text Clear Msg Delete All Delete Old This allows an auto delete function for all messages that will never again play because their date range has past XMIT Msg This will do the following Transmit Clock Settings Transmit Machine Preferences Transmits only the current message to the networked units XMIT Msgs Transmit Clock Settings Transmit Machine Preferences Delete messages in networked units Transmit all messages to networked units Req Msg Allows you to upload the selected message number from a remote VM 3 Req Some Allows you to upload a range of messages numbers from a remote VM 3 VM 3 Page 8 Utility Menu OSD On Off Reset All Set VM 3 to factory defaults set V
21. eir playing times Don t panic Follow some of the simple procedures outlined below then promise you will read the rest of this manual as soon as possible to learn all there is to know So let s start The VM 3 displays two types of messages a full screen message that takes most of the page and a crawl message that crawls along the bottom of the screen TO CREATE A FULL PAGE MESSAGE Press the F1 KEY a blank screen will appear with the cursor blinking in the center Blinking ry Cursor f 7 gt we P Cursor ie pa gt Blank screen using the VM 3 internal video Blank screen using external video Type in a line of your message like you would into a word processor The ENTER KEY will jump the cursor to a new line Every time you press the ENTER KEY you will create a new paragraph even if you only type one line before you press the ENTER KEY again This is important because colors and fonts are controlled by paragraph Welcome to the So now what Press the F9 KEY to Save and the Sun Resort i F8 KEY to Play Now more details The VM 3 has nine menus that allow you to assign various qualities to a message like font style size and color when the message will play how long it will stay on the screen and what image or video if a DV Pro Media Player is attached is to appear with it We call these qualities attributes and they are frequently mentioned in this manual Note that pressing and holding the CTRL
22. ll line of Video Messenger products VM 3 Page 21 13 Edit Monitor Allow for editing messages off line RF Modulator Channel Keyboard ew 6 Cable Ready VCR Tuner Dro yd p 7 Ue _ a Combiner Bere aS Main O Cable ew 6 This system allows an owner to insert characters over any cable channel Channel depends on where there is room in the spectrum to insert a channel VM 3 Page 22 Wiring Diagram For Insertion Into Multi Source Cable Television System a Bar Lounge or Restaurant Yy Allows user to edit messages offline 13 Edit Monitor Video Out Solitter Cable Tuner gt VCR Tuner A Cable Tuner RF Modulator Se Saturday 4PM PGA VCR Ttiner RF Modulator Tourney Buffet From source of video to Video Messenger to Modulator to TV s 4 00pm 7 ie Combiner 7 00pm Drop Tap To TV s Main Cable This system allows messages to appear on multiple sources of video or programming In the example above four video messengers act as one on four separate channels displayed in the bar restaurant area VMC Wiring Diaqram For Conference Centers or Facitlites with Different Messages in Various Areas of A Facility Six Source RF System ll RF Channels Out RF Modulator 2 RF Modulator 4 RF Out RF Modulator 6 Combiner RF Modulator 8 Edit Video
23. ng Menu allows you to decide when a message will display You can schedule a message by time of day day of week and within date range This menu gives the VM 3 real power because it allows you to input your messages days or months in advance and automatically run them during the appropriate time You navigate the menu the same way you navigate the PAGE and TEXT MENUS In addition the ENTER KEY will mark or unmark a day or option within a selection box Remember if you want to schedule a message for a specific time of day or date the Always Time and Always Date lines must be unmarked NO CHECK MARK What is the ROUTING MENU Welcome to the Sun Resort Breakfast 6am to 9am Lunch from 12pm to 2pm Diner from 3 30pm to 7pm Join us The Routing Menu allows you to send a message to any or all of the VM 3NET s connected to the VM 3 Routing allows the VM 3 to be a multi channel as well as a multimedia device that can distribute messages to different channels or locations in a your facility at the push of a few keys Up to 32 VM 3 s can be networked in this fashion Like other menus the ENTER KEY will mark or unmark a box number within a selection box Helpful hint When you open the Routing Menu all 32 box numbers will be checked This is the default state Hold down the Ctrl Alt Keys and press the Return Key twice all the checks will disappear except for the one on the selected highlighted box
24. ot see what you are doing during the editing session The solution to this problem is to make sure that the video you are looking at is coming from the Video Out Edit jack This usually means making sure that your TV Monitor is set to Video as opposed to being set to a TV channel 2 None of my messages play even though they are saved This problem is usually caused by bad clock and calendar settings If your unit is not on a surge protector and it is subjected to an electrical surge due to lightning or some other cause the clock can reset to it s default start date This setting is 1 1 99 Monday 12 00 am If you are using the scheduling menu to schedule your messages they will be outside the play window because of the bad clock or calendar setting The solution is to reset your clock in the SETUP MENU and periodically check it to make sure it is correct A surge protector usually solves this problem permanently 3 The VMX Pro Media Player is not putting out any Video all I get is a blue background on the VM 3 This problem is caused by variety of electrical disturbances or a disconnected video cable After checking the video cable the solution is to turn off the Media Player by holding in the power switch for 5 seconds With the VM 3 powered up and connected to the video out of the Media Player power up the Media Player and without the USB Flash Drive attached Once the Media Player boots up reinsert the USB Flash Drive
25. rest rates Weather amp sports updates Video Attributes 640 x 480 resolution 16 basic colors plus fine adjust 1 small sized system font avg 50 characters across the page 3 medium sized fonts avg 30 45 characters across the page 1 large sized font avg 18 20 characters across the page Connections One video jack in and 2 video jacks out one for edit monitor and one for TV system or floor display 2X MIDI din 5 one in and one out two RS 232 9 pin jacks for external Media Player and remote control via Internet or LAN interface Front panel 5 pin connector for AT101 keyboard Software Up to 250 full screen messages or crawl lines Color by line Copy paste by message Copy paste message attributes Clear function by selected paragraph Insert function at cursor position Date day time scheduling by message Multi channel operation via daisy chained network units Message routing by daisy chained network units Advanced edit navigation features Delete by character paragraph and message Font size and style by line and paragraph Image and video file linking by page Flexible message length Remote operation via high capacity wireless receiver or modem Help function on all menus VM 3 includes a full AT101 Keyboard Note This system is designed as a video bulletin board with built in backgrounds of various colors It will also genlock text messages over any exte
26. rnal video source VM 3 Local Network Unit Allows display of separate messages to be shown simultaneously in separate areas of a location i e cafeteria lobby lounge etc Each Network Unit is addressable with its own ID Messages can be shared between networked units automatically or manually The High Impact Video Package Links digitalimages and digital video with your text messages for maximum impact like a Power Point presentation Integrates VM 3 Text and Video Generator amp Controller with a DV Media player This allows the user to play hundreds of high resolution images and oi MPEG video The VM 3 plays both images and video clips while overlaying text The VMConsole The VMConsole allows for the creation editing and storage of thousands of messages on a Windows PC for future use It also allows the user to control the VM 3 directly connected to a PC s serial port or remotely using an IP Serial interface box The IP Addressing System Using an IP to serial port converter the VM 3 can be installed on a LAN and controlled via your PC Users can send data using the VMConsole software which delivers it to the VM 3 The VM 3 converts the data stream into video characters then superimposes them over programming from your cable box satellite receiver VCR or DVD Player The VMConsole also sends the instruction sets necessary to control the VM Media player VM 3 Pagel8 VMC Changing the Chips on
27. senger Company The Video Messenger VM 3 Introduction The Video Messenger VM 3 is an innovative multimedia communications device that is much more than a character generator It allows you the user to effectively communicate with your customers guests residents students etc using text digital images and video clips You can educate inform and motivate your target audience in ways that would have cost thousands of dollars more before the introduction of this little giant This installation manual allows you to take maximum advantage of the VM 3 Start with the Quick Start Guide which starts on the next page The VM 3 will allow you to gt Display hundreds of pages of text messages on your TV s gt Schedule these messages by time of day day of week and date range gt By using our network unit the VM 3NET you can distribute specific messages to designated locations and maintain control from a single location gt Display text in dozens of colors and brightnesses gt Link text messages to high quality digital images and or video This video is in MPEG a common digital format gt Take control of what your target audience is exposed to while in your location with a high impact presentation VM 3 Page 1 S VVMC vmM 3 Quick Start Guide The Video Messenger Company They just installed the Video Messenger and your boss gave you a list of messages to input and a schedule of th
28. ssenger to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year VMC covers both parts and labor SHOULD YOUR VIDEO MESSENGER NEED SERVICING DURING THE FIRST YEAR THE VIDEO MESSENGER COMPANY WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE UNIT AT ITS DISCRETION WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RECEIPT not including weekends holidays or shipping time The following will void the above warranty Abuse Accident Alteration Damage in transit other than original shipment from factory Failure to return warranty card within 10 days of purchase Failure to follow return procedures Maintenance procedures not followed Modification Misuse including connection with wrong current or voltage Negligence To return a VMC product 1 Call us at 203 358 8842 We may help you correct the problem by phone If your unit must be returned you must obtain authorization before shipment 2 Ship unit in original factory carton only unless instructed otherwise 3 Ship via UPS or equivalent and insure for full value 4 All shipments must be prepaid No CODs accepted In closing We wish you good luck with your new VM 3 and hope you can reap much benefit from this innovative product Feel free to write us sharing with us some of the creative ways in which you ve tapped into this new method of communicating If you find your video needs are expanding beyond your present system please contact us for more information on our fu
29. tel Information Channel directly from a Windows PC The software also allows the user to connect to the VM 3 box using the VLinx Option below through a LAN or world wide web Two 9 pin serial cross over cables One to control The VMX Pro Media Player and one to control the VM 3 from a Windows PC Power Cord and Video Cables with BNC Connections For remote LAN Internet access add The VLInx IP Serial Interface Box is an option that allows the user to give the VM 3 an IP address and link to it through a LAN or the world wide web Customized video editing services are available from VMC directly VM 3 Page 13 X VMC Basic Installation of the VM 3 The Video Messenger Company The instruction step numbers correspond to the numbers in the diagram to the right 1 Unpack the VM 3 and place it where you can have easy access to the rear panel 2 Using one of the Standard BNC TO RCA Cables connect the BNG end to the jack marked Video Out Edit Plug the RCA end into an edit monitor 3 Using the other Standard BNC TO RCA Cable connect the BNC end to the jack marked Video Plug the RCA end into the television system In most cases this cable is plugged into a modulator using an RCA to F adaptor or a display monitor If the modulator is farther than 6 feet away a custom cable will have to be made by your installer 4 If external video is going to be used connect another Standard BNC TO RCA
30. ter at a time Shift Delete will delete text in a paragraph Alt Delete will delete text in a message leaving the attributes alone font size color etc Shift Alt Delete Save will delete entire message Home move the cursor to the top of the first message page End moves the cursor to the end of the last message page At sets time for crawl message Ad sets date for crawl message only VM 3 Page 11 YMC Components of the VM 3 Mendea Basic System When you unpack the VM 3 the basic system will include the following 1 Video Messenger 1 Standard 101 AT Keyboard VM 3 Black or Baiae 1 Standard IEC 320 2 6ft BNC to RCA Power Cable Video Cables Questions Call us at 203 358 8842 VM 3 Page 12 N Components of the DV Pro VMC Media Player Upgrade The Video Messenger Company Package The Media Player Upgrade Package DV 1 includes The DV Pro Media Player with 512 MB Compact Flash Card The unit can play back on command Mpeg 1 2 amp 4 video Mpg3 audio and jpeg amp bmp stills 256 MB USB Flash Drive for updating the DV Pro Media Player DV Studio Plus Authoring Software This software allows the user to add images and video to the Compact Flash Card for use in the DV Pro Media Player With this software the player can be set up to act as a server for the VM 3 or automatically present a play list by itself The VMConsole allows the user to control VMC s Ho
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