Toner Cable 3000 User Manual

Telephone: Nationwide: Fax: E-mail: Internet:
12/05
VMC VM-3 Video Messenger System
215-675-2053 800-523-5947 215-675-7543 info@tonercable.com http://www.tonercable.com
969 Horsham Road
Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 USA
VM-3 Video Messenger System
Finally, an affordable character generator that offers professional features and ease of use that can be utilized in many different types of locations:
Bars, Restaurants, Fast Food Department Store Chains Schools Shopping Centers & Malls Bank Branches Airports Office Buildings Hotels & Hospitals Condos & Apartments Convention Centers
No matter what your business is Video Messenger has an affordable system that will help you communicate more efficiently with your customers and guests. We offer a variety of systems from multi-channel, multi­location networks to single set solutions.
Affordable and Packed with Features
It is priced to fit into almost any budget. As your budget allows you can expand the VM-3 into a multi­media and multi-channel system. You can operate the system locally or remotely via modem or IP/LAN interface.
Easy To Use
Fonts, color selections and character positioning can all be done with shortcut keys that are clearly shown on the keyboard. The short cuts and easy to use menus add up to an extremely intuitive system and a short learning curve.
Messages Can Be Scheduled
Messages can be scheduled to play during selected times of the day, days of the week and date range. This feature allows you to have a dynamic play list that can change by the hour, day of week and calen­dar date. Messages play when they are in the play window, i.e.; their scheduled time to play coincides when the current time, day and date.
Messages Can Be Routed to All VM-3’s Locally Networked
Messages can also be routed to play on only selected VM-3 network units. Up to 32 VM-3’s can be net­worked together in this manner. This allows you, the user, to display messages in different locations of your facility or on multiple channels using one keyboard.
Message Can Be Linked to Play with High-Resolution Images or Video Clips
With the High Impact Video Package; the VM-3 turns the everyday into something special. This package includes a Philips
®
175 DVD player, interface cable and a start up disc which transforms the VM-3 into a
true multi-media device.
Can Be Updated Remotely with Modem or IP/LAN Interface
This allows you to control multiple units. The option VMConsole software for Windows
®
PC’s allows the user to control many units with push of a key. Effortlessly, put the same message on many remote VM-3 or a unique set of messages on each unit.
Features & Benefits
Create and Play Text Messages over
Existing Programs or Internal Color Backgrounds
Create and Schedule up to 250 MessagesEasy to Control and OperateWorks with Satellite, Cable, CCTV &
Security Systems
©Toner Cable Equipment, Inc. Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice.
Telephone: Nationwide: Fax: E-mail: Internet:
VMC VM-3 Video Messenger System
215-675-2053 800-523-5947 215-675-7543 info@tonercable.com http://www.tonercable.com
VM-3 Specifications
(VM-3) Text Generator & 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 (220VAC model available) • IEC 320 plug • UL listed
Applications
• Hotels (meetings, internal promotions) • Conference Centers • Cable Companies
• Banks • Retail • Brokerages
• Schools and Institutional
• Railroad stations
• Commercial environments
• Any application that needs quick and easy information delivery • Display recreational activities • Meeting schedules
• Menu specials • Stock alerts
• Interest rates • Weather & 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 keypad operation, external DVD player, modem or IP/LAN Connection
• Front panel 5-pin connector for A T101 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 Modem or IP/LAN Interface • 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 external 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 digital CD images and MPEG video with your text messages for maximum impact (like a Power Point presentation) integrates VM- 3 Text and Video Generator & Controller with a DVD player. This allows the user to play hundreds of high-resolution images and/or MPEG video
• The VM-3 plays both images and video clips while overlaying text
The Modem System
• Consists of two VM-3's with modems: one sender, one receiver • Can control a VM-3 from remote location
• Designed as a plug and play device with minimum setup
• Can be operated as a stand alone or multi-media system
• Optional VMConsole allows the storage of thousands of messages on a PC (Windows®) for future use.
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 VM­3 converts the data stream into video characters then superimposes them over programming from your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD Player.
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