Viewsonic NMP-570W [11/21] Setting a password

2.6. Setting a password

To prevent unauthorized modication of player settings, set a player password

to hide the menu.

From the top level menu, select “Change

password” to set a password.

IMPORTANT: Once a password is set, you can

only access the menus by connecting a USB

keyboard and pressing CTRL + ALT + DELETE

(3-key combination) simultaneously. You may

connect the keyboard at any stage of player

operation or before/ during boot-up.

If you forget the password, you will need to reset

the device. See Factory reset.

2.7. Factory reset

If you forget a system password you have set, you must reset the system to

regain access to the player.

Using the reset button

1. PRESS and HOLD the reset button with a pin

2. RE-CONNECT the power cord

3. WAIT about 8 seconds or until the status LED ashes

4. RELEASE reset button and wait for system to initialize

Using a USB keyboard

System reset will re-initialize the system, clear passwords, and return settings

to their default values. Perform the following:

1. CONNECT USB keyboard

2. REBOOT the player and look for the reset instructions on the top left

corner of the screen. When it appears, PRESS the Delete key on your

keyboard

--> If you missed the reset window, unplug power and try again.

3. You should see a menu with a reset conrmation dialogue box. SELECT

Yes to conrm

4. WAIT while system reboots to complete reset

2.8. Applying rmware upgrades

Firmware updates can be performed using a USB ash drive. Please read the

release notes carefully regarding the changes that will be made to your player

before applying the upgrade

1. DOWNLOAD the latest rmware and copy it to the root directory of a

Reset button