VIPLEX HANDY APP Configuration Manual

Important Warning

⚠️ WARNING: This manual is only suitable for LED displays assembled with vertical cabinets.

Diagram showing a valid example of a screen with 3 vertical cabinets in a row.

Diagram showing an invalid example of a screen with 3 horizontal cabinets on a column.

If your display cannot be assembled with vertical cabinets, follow the Windows PC configuration manual.

Configuration Steps Overview

Read this manual and follow the steps of the configuration process in order.

1. Create a VNNOX Account: Before setting up the display configuration.
2. Connections and Wiring: Make sure that the connection between your display and your content player is correct.
3. Display Configuration with VIPLEX HANDY: Follow these steps to set up your LED display.
4. Connect your Content Player to the Internet: Use network cable or Wi-Fi.
5. Bind your Display to your VNNOX Account: Use the data you got in Step 1 to bind the content player to your VNNOX account and control it remotely.

Before you begin, use the QR code to install VIPLEX HANDY in your Android or Apple device.

Step 1: Create a VIPLEX HANDY / VNNOX Account

1.1 - Creating Your User Account

1. Launch the APP and accept the user policy

Screenshot of the VIPLEX HANDY app showing the user policy agreement with 'Not Now' and 'Agree' buttons.

2. Slide through the presentation and Select "GET STARTED"

Screenshot of the app presentation with 'Multi-Platform Compatible' and a 'Get Started' button.

3. Select the "LOCAL CONTROL" section on the main page

Screenshot of the app's main screen showing 'Local Control' and 'Cloud Control' options. The 'Local Control' button is highlighted.

4. Drop down the region menu by selecting the flag

Screenshot showing the region selection menu with various countries and their codes, including 'Europe' and 'China'.

5. Select the option with the EUROPE map then "OK"

Screenshot of the region selection menu with 'Europe' highlighted and an 'OK' button.

6. Select "0086" and insert the telephone code of your country

Screenshot showing the phone number input screen, with a country code input field.

7. Scroll down the list until you find your country code. For example "SPAIN 0034". Then select "BACK to return."

Screenshot of the country code list, showing countries like Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, etc.

8. Enter a cell phone number. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NUMBER WILL BE VERIFIED.

Screenshot of the phone number input screen with a field for the phone number and a 'Send Code' button.

9. Select "SEND CODE" and wait a few seconds to receive an SMS message.

Screenshot showing the verification code input screen after sending the code.

10. The message contains a number. Enter that verification code here.

Screenshot showing the verification code input field, with the received code '391133' entered.

11. Click on the box to accept the terms of service.

Screenshot showing the login/register screen with a checkbox for agreeing to User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

12. Press the "LOG IN / REGISTER" button.

Screenshot of the login/register screen with the 'Log In/Register' button highlighted.

13. Enter a new user name. This username will be shared with the VNNOX web portal.

Screenshot of the 'Complete Account Information' screen with a field for 'Set a user name'.

14. Enter a new password: it must be at least 8 characters long and must contain letters, numbers and symbols.

Screenshot of the 'Complete Account Information' screen with a field for 'Set a password'.

15. Select the "DONE" button to finish the registration process.

Screenshot of the 'Complete Account Information' screen with the 'Done' button highlighted.

16. When finished you will see a screen like this

Screenshot of the main app menu after successful login, showing options like 'Device Management', 'Quick Control', 'Language', etc.

Step 2: Wiring and Connections

2.1 - Wiring Diagram

Diagram illustrating the physical connections. An LED display panel is shown connected via an Ethernet network cable directly from the controller's LED out port to the first LED display frame. A content player device is also shown. A warning indicates that no router or switch should be between the player and the screen. Another part shows connecting a mobile device to the content player's Wi-Fi access point, referencing a sticker on the player for Wi-Fi name and password. An antenna is shown connected to the player to improve Wi-Fi range.

Step 3: Display Configuration

3.1 - Connection to the Player's Wi-Fi Network

During this process, your device must remain connected to the player's Wi-Fi network.

1. Go to the SETTINGS screen.

Screenshot of a mobile device's home screen, highlighting the 'Settings' icon.

2. Select Wi-Fi configuration

Screenshot of the mobile device's settings menu, highlighting the 'Wi-Fi' option.

3. Check the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select the player's network: APXXXXXXXXX

Screenshot of the Wi-Fi settings screen showing a list of available networks, with a network named 'AP0002453' highlighted. A note indicates the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password are on a sticker on the player.

4. Enter the player's Wi-Fi password (12345678 by default) and connect to the network.

Screenshot showing the password entry screen for a Wi-Fi network, with the password field and a 'Connect' button.

This network provides no internet. It is a direct connection to the LED display content player.

⚠️ IF YOUR DEVICE IS CONFIGURED TO AUTOMATICALLY CONNECT TO KNOWN NETWORKS WITH INTERNET CONNECTION, YOU MAY HAVE TO DISABLE THIS OPTION BEFORE CONNECTING.

On iOS devices, you can set the "ASK TO LOGIN" option to "ASK" mode to prevent automatic logout.

On Android devices, you can enter the configuration of your usual Wi-Fi networks and uncheck the option "AUTOMATIC CONNECTION".

⚠️ IF YOU DO NOT CONFIGURE THIS OPTION PROPERLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT YOUR DEVICE WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISCONNECT FROM THE CONTENT PLAYER AND RECONNECT TO ANOTHER WI-FI NETWORK.

3.2 - Login to the Content Player

1. Start the VIPLEX HANDY APP and select "LOCAL CONTROL".

Screenshot of the VIPLEX HANDY app's main screen, highlighting the 'Local Control' button.

2. Make sure you are still connected to the player's Wi-Fi network.

Screenshot of the app's 'Local Devices' screen, showing the current network connection and a list of detected devices, including 'Taurus-40002453'.

3. Tap on "CONNECT".

Screenshot of the 'Local Devices' screen, with the 'Connect' button for a detected device highlighted.

If the connection is correct, the APP will detect the player on the screen as "TAURUS-XXXXXX".

If the connection is not correct, the APP will not detect the controller.

4. After logging in, you should see a screen like this.

Screenshot of the app's 'Device Management' screen, showing various control options like 'Quick Control', 'Bind to Cloud', 'Screen Settings', etc.

The app will ask for login information. Use the following: user: admin, password: 123456

3.3 - Activate Configuration Mode

1. Return to the device screen by selecting "BACK".

Screenshot of the 'Device Management' screen, with the 'Back' arrow highlighted.

2. Select "ME" on the lower right corner.

Screenshot of the 'Device Management' screen, highlighting the 'Me' icon in the bottom right corner.

3. Activate "SCREEN CONFIGURATION" and get back to "LOCAL DEVICES".

Screenshot showing the app menu with 'Screen Configuration' toggle switched ON, and the 'Local Devices' tab selected.

4. Tap on "CONNECT".

Screenshot of the 'Local Devices' screen, highlighting the 'Connect' button for a detected device.

3.4 - Check Display Configuration

1. Tap on "SCREEN CONFIGURATION".

Screenshot of the 'Device Management' menu, highlighting the 'Screen Configuration' option.

2. Select "SCREEN CONFIGURATION".

Screenshot showing the 'Screen Configuration' menu, with 'Screen Connection' and 'RV Card Settings' options.

3. Tap on "RV CARD SETTINGS".

Screenshot of the 'Screen Configuration' menu, highlighting the 'RV Card Settings' option.

4. A screen like this will appear:

Screenshot showing the 'RV Card Settings' screen, with fields for 'RV Card Quantity', 'Column', 'Row', 'Width', and 'Height'.

3.5 - Set the Amount of Cabinets

1. In "RV CARD QUANTITY" we will set the number of cabinets of our example display.

Screenshot of the 'RV Card Settings' screen, showing 'RV Card Quantity' set to '1' for Column and Row.

2. Specify the number of columns and rows to match your own display. For this example we will use 2 rows and 2 columns making a display with 4 cabinets.

Screenshot of the 'RV Card Settings' screen, showing 'RV Card Quantity' set to '2' for Column and '2' for Row.

3.6 - Set the Cabinet Native Resolution in Pixels

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE RESOLUTION OF YOUR DISPLAY CABINET, PLEASE REFER TO THE DATA SHEET OR CONTACT VISUAL LED SUPPORT.

1. In "RV CARD SIZE" set the resolution in pixels of one frame of your screen.

Screenshot of the 'RV Card Settings' screen, showing 'RV Card Size' with 'Width' set to '400' and 'Height' set to '400'.

2. For the example in this manual, we will use a resolution of 128px width and 256px height.

Screenshot of the 'RV Card Settings' screen, showing 'RV Card Size' with 'Width' set to '128' and 'Height' set to '256'.

3. Tap "OK" on the upper right corner.

Screenshot of the 'RV Card Settings' screen, with the 'OK' button highlighted.

3.7 - Cabinets Data Wiring Diagram

WE MUST REPRODUCE THE DATA WIRING (NETWORK CABLES) OF THE DISPLAY FROM A FRONT VIEW OF THE DISPLAY. THIS IMPLIES THAT THE FRAME THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE CONTENT PLAYER IS THE LOWER LEFT ONE ACCORDING TO THE EXAMPLE.

1. After tapping on "OK", you should see a screen similar to this one. WE MUST START WITH THE CABINET THAT IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE CONTENT PLAYER.

Screenshot of the 'Screen Connection' interface, showing numbered cabinets (1, 2, 3, 4) and their dimensions. Cabinet 1 is indicated as the starting point.

2. To define a connection, slide your finger from the center of the first frame to the center of the next frame.

Screenshot of the 'Screen Connection' interface, showing an arrow indicating a swipe motion from the center of cabinet 1 to the center of cabinet 2.

3. If you make a mistake establishing a connection between cabinets, you can use the buttons on the bottom strip to go back or restart the process. To configure the wiring correctly, you must not have any trusses selected. If a frame appears with a blue frame, click off the screen and start over.

Screenshot of the 'Screen Connection' interface, showing an arrow indicating a swipe motion from the center of cabinet 2 to the center of cabinet 3.

4. Repeat the action, this time sliding your finger from the center of the second cabinet to the center of the third cabinet.

Screenshot of the 'Screen Connection' interface, showing an arrow indicating a swipe motion from the center of cabinet 3 to the center of cabinet 4.

5. We finish by sliding from the third cabinet to the fourth. In this way, all the cabinets are connected.

Screenshot of the 'Screen Connection' interface, showing all cabinets connected.

6. Click on "DONE" and our configuration will be sent to the screen. Wait a few seconds.

Screenshot of the 'Screen Connection' interface, with the 'Done' button highlighted.

AFTER SENDING THE CONFIGURATION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE SAMPLE CONTENTS ON SCREEN.

⚠️ IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SAMPLE CONTENTS MAY APPEAR DISTORTED IN WIDTH OR HEIGHT AS THEY WILL NOT BE OPTIMIZED FOR YOUR NATIVE SCREEN RESOLUTION.

7. After sending the configuration, the VNNOX linking screen may appear. CLICK ON "CANCEL".

Screenshot of the VNNOX linking screen, with a 'Cancel' button highlighted.

Step 4: Connect Your Display to the Internet

Choose one of the following configuration methods:

4.1 - Method 1: Network Cable

⚠️ CONNECT A NETWORK CABLE FROM THE ETHERNET PORT OF THE PLAYER TO THE ROUTER OR SWITCH OF YOUR NETWORK SETUP.

The player is configured to automatically obtain network connection (DHCP).

4.2 - Method 2: Wi-Fi Internet Connection

WE WILL USE THE APP TO INSERT THE NETWORK AND PASSWORD OF YOUR OWN ROUTER.

Once the Wi-Fi is set up, you will lose the direct Wi-Fi connection from your Android or iOS device to the display. To continue working with the APP, you will then have to connect your mobile device to the same Wi-Fi network as your display.

1. Start the APP and select "LOCAL CONTROL".

Screenshot of the VIPLEX HANDY app's main screen, highlighting the 'Local Control' button.

2. Connect to the player by entering the default username and password.

Screenshot of the 'Local Devices' screen, showing the current network and a detected device 'Taurus-40002453'. Login information 'User: admin', 'Password: 123456' is displayed.

3. Tap on "NETWORK SETTINGS".

Screenshot of the app's 'Device Management' menu, highlighting the 'Network Settings' option.

4. Select "WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS".

Screenshot of the 'Network Settings' menu, highlighting the 'Wireless Network Settings' option.

5. A list of detected Wi-Fi networks will appear.

Screenshot showing a list of available Wi-Fi networks, including 'ESAY_PLUTO', 'Plue_wifi', 'list_usa', 'AP_star'.

6. Select your preferred Wi-Fi network and tap on "CONNECT".

Screenshot of the Wi-Fi network list, with 'ESAY_PLUTO' selected and the 'Connect' button highlighted.

7. Insert the password of your Wi-Fi network.

Screenshot showing the password entry screen for the selected Wi-Fi network.

8. Tap on "OK".

Screenshot of the password entry screen, with the 'OK' button highlighted.

THE CONTENT PLAYER WILL NOW CONNECT TO YOUR WI-FI NETWORK AND ITS OWN WI-FI ACCESS POINT WILL BE DISABLED. YOU CAN NOW CONNECT YOUR MOBILE DEVICE TO THE SAME WI-FI NETWORK TO KEEP USING THE APP.

Step 5: Binding the Display to VNNOX

Optional step to manage content from your web browser (requires internet connection on the player as described on Step 4).

1. Start the APP and select "LOCAL CONTROL".

Screenshot of the VIPLEX HANDY app's main screen, highlighting the 'Local Control' button.

2. Connect to the player by entering the default username and password.

Screenshot of the 'Local Devices' screen, showing the current network and a detected device 'Taurus-40002453'. Login information 'User: admin', 'Password: 123456' is displayed.

3. Tap on "BIND TO CLOUD SERVICES".

Screenshot of the 'Device Management' menu, highlighting the 'Bind to Cloud Services' option.

4. Select "BIND TO VNNOX STANDARD".

Screenshot of the 'Bind to Cloud Services' menu, highlighting the 'Bind to VNNOX Standard/AD' option.

5. Select "SERVER" and choose the server from "EUROPE".

Screenshot of the 'Bind to VNNOX Standard/AD' screen, showing a 'Server' dropdown menu with 'China' selected, and an option to change it.

6. Insert your VNNOX username and password (as on the STEP 1 of this manual).

Screenshot of the VNNOX binding screen, showing fields for 'Authentication User Name' and 'Authentication Password', with 'pantallasVLED' entered as username.

7. Insert a name for your player or leave the default name.

Screenshot of the VNNOX binding screen, showing a 'Player Name' field with 'Virtual-device1' entered, and a 'Done' button.

8. Tap on "DONE".

Screenshot of the VNNOX binding screen, showing a 'Player Name' field with 'reproductor1' entered, and the 'Done' button highlighted.