myViewBoard Box

myViewBoard Box connects to to any HDMI display and allows wireless screen sharing for multi-group presentations.

myViewBoard Box also comes with a built-in myViewBoard whiteboard solution and Android operating system. This makes myViewBoard Box a fitting solution for multi-group presentations, such as student-focused learning environments or activity-centric meeting rooms.

When several myViewBoard Boxes are operated at the same time, a host can:

Control and show the same content to multiple displays
Selectively cast the content from one presenter while sharing it to another display

Product Overview

Package Contents

Please take a moment to check if all the necessary items are included in the package. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately.

VBS100 device
Power adapter x 1
HDMI cable x 1
Quick start guide

Front View

No.	Components	Description
1	Reset button	Performs a hardware-reset of the device
2	Power LED	Indicates system power status: - Blue: power on - None: power off
3	DC Jack 5V	System power input connector.
4	GB-LAN (RJ-45)	Gigabit Ethernet + 802.3at class4 Gigabit Power over Ethernet GB-LAN status - Yellow (Flashing) Activity on the link. - Yellow (Off) No activity on the link. - Green (ON) Activity link with 100M speed. - Orange (ON) Activity link with 1000M speed. - Green/Orange (Off) Activity link with 10M speed.
5	USB 2.0 (Type-A) ports	Universal Serial Bus 2.0 500mA ^{* Note1 / Note2}
6	USB 3.0 (Type-A) ports	Universal Serial Bus 3.0 900mA ^{* Note1 / Note2}
7	HDMI IN V1.4b(Type A) port	High-definition multimedia interface signal input: Connects to a PC with HDMI output, set-top box, or other video devices (HD 720P) ^*Note3

Note1: Only supports the FAT32 format.
Note2: USB camera or UVC device does not support hot-plug mode.
Note3: Running USB type-C and HDMI connections at the same time is NOT supported. Only one display output can be active.

Rear View

No.	Components	Description
1	RS232 port*	RS232 serial port cable: connects the display (IFP or Projector) to an external computer. Certain functions can be controlled remotely by the PC, including power on/off, volume adjustment and more. ^*Note1
2	USB3.0 (Type C) ports	USB3.0 SuperSpeed support and DisplayPort 1.2(1080@60Hz) output. ^*Note2
3	HDMI OUT V2.0(Type A) port	Connects the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of a display device, for example Display or Projector …etc.

Note1: Set the baud rate of controlled devices to 9600 bps.
Note2: Running USB type-C and HDMI connections at the same time is NOT supported. Only one display output can be active.

Getting Started

The following connections are required to use myViewBoard Box.

Connecting the AC power

To connect your myViewBoard Box to a power source, perform the following:

Connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter and the other end to a power outlet.
Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack of your myViewBoard Box.

Connect your myViewBoard Box to a power source.

The myViewBoard Box supports the PoE feature. If connected to a Power Device (PD) or a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), the myViewBoard Box is able to power itself via the ethernet slot.

Connect a Power Device (PD) or a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) to a power outlet.
Connect an ethernet cable connected to the Power Device (PD) to the Power over Ethernet (PoE) slot of your myViewBoard Box.

If both power sources are available, the myViewBoard Box uses the AC adapter as the main power source.

If connected to a Power Device (PD) or a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), the myViewBoard Box is able to power itself via the ethernet slot.

Connecting to a local area network (LAN)

Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the LAN port of your myViewBoard Box.
Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector.

Connect your myViewBoard Box to a local area network (LAN).

Connecting a display device

Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect to an external display.

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the myViewBoard Box.
Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of a display device.

Connect your myViewBoard Box to a display device.

Connecting a mouse and keyboard

Connect the USB mouse and USB keyboard to the USB2.0 ports of your myViewBoard Box.

Connect a mouse and keyboard to your myViewBoard Box.

Performing additional connections

Connecting to USB type-C devices

USB type-C compatible devices such as a monitor or projector.
USB type-C supports DP1.2/out (1080P@60Hz) only.
No support for running USB type-C and HDMI connections at the same time.

Connect to USB type-C compatible devices such as a monitor or projector.

Connecting to RS232

An RS-232 connection provides the ability to turn on myViewBoard, adjust volume or switch the input source from a remote PC or console.

Note: Set the baud rate of all control devices to 9600 bps.

Connecting to multiple devices.

ViewSonic provides vController, an easy-to-use control tool.

vController: Projector LAN Port:4661
vController: Projector LAN Port:23
vController: Projector LAN Port:5000

Learn more and download the vController software from the ViewSonic website.

Installing the Hardware

Option1

Mounting the VBS100 (VB-WMK-001/VB-STND-001)

Mount the VBS100 to the back of your display device.

Note: Verify that your display device supports VESA mounting. Refer to the following illustration for size measurements:

Verify that your display device supports VESA mounting.

Option2

Mount the VBS100 on T-bar.

Mount the VBS100 on T-bar - Step 1.
Mount the VBS100 on T-bar - Step 2.
Mount the VBS100 on T-bar - Step 3.

Operating the myViewBoard Box

myViewBoard Box screens

The myViewBoard Box shows the following screen on startup:

myViewBoard Box startup screen

myViewBoard Box startup screen description.

myViewBoard Box startup screen description

On the main screen:

To start myViewBoard for Android, click on the default screen.

myViewBoard for Android screen

To start the V-Launch Menu, click
on the default screen.

myViewBoard for Android screen

Icon	Name	Description
	Display	In a SCALE-UP classroom, the teacher can initiate a discussion by broadcasting their screen to all the displays connected to ViewBoard Stream. Students can also share their own screen to the nearby display to interact with the rest of the class.
	EnterpriseAgent	Refers to an application by 42Gears, which is signed by the device manufacturers (OEMs) to enable administrators to use advanced lockdown and management features of 42Gears products on the device.
	Explorer	An easy and powerful file explorer for Android devices.
	Lightning	A free web browser for Android that is fast and easy to use.
	myViewBoard	An ecosystem where users create their own personal digital whiteboard in the cloud. Users can create, view and present these virtual whiteboards wherever they are, using one of the myViewBoard software solutions available.
	RevelDigital Player	Turns your Android-based myViewBoard Box into digital signage. The Revel Digital Player app works in conjunction with the Revel Digital management portal (www.reveldigital.com) and provides the public-facing content for your own digital signage network. Note: Once the RevelDigital Player app is successfully registered, myViewBoard Box sets the RevelDigital Player APP as the default app to start automatically every time the device is powered on. After this has been set, you need to start the myViewBoard Stream app manually to use the myViewBoard Stream app again.
	Settings	Provides access to system setup. Enables you to quickly and easily set up your VBS100.
	myViewBoard Display	In SCALE-UP classroom, the teacher can broadcast their screen to all the displays with ViewBoard Display attached to it to initiate a discussion. Students can share their own screen to the nearby display to form an interaction with the rest of the class.
	SureMDM Nix	SureMDM is a simple yet versatile EMM solution that enables businesses to secure, monitor, and manage mobile devices such as tablets, smartphones and other devices based on Android. SureMDM Agent uses Android Device Administrator permission to provide advanced mobile device management features.
	Media player	Supports the following specifications: - 4K/60: VP9, H265, H264 - 1080P/60: VC-1, MPEG-1/2/4, VP8

myViewBoard for Windows Tasks

Verify that the “Entity administration account” operation is running under the correct myViewBoard rating: https://myviewboard.com/education/pricing/

Rating	Description
Basic	myViewBoard account cannot use the stream video function
Professional	myViewBoard account can stream video to 2 pcs of VBS100 at the same time
Entity	myViewBoard account can stream video to 2 pcs of VBS100 at the same time

To send a ViewBoard screen or to receive users’ screens, tap the
icon on the title bar.
Tap the Cast module to enable.
Provide the Bind Code that was displayed on the myViewBoard Box.
Provide the One Time Password Code ( The OTP code is updated every 30 seconds) that was displayed on the myViewBoard Box.
Select
Display_73564411 from the list.
The entry changes to
Display_73564411 if bonding was successful.
The cast / wireless presentation should begin streaming.
myViewBoard for Windows screencast to an IFP display.

myViewBoard Companion App Tasks

Verify that the "Entity administration account" is running under the correct myViewBoard account rating.

Tap the myViewBoard Companion app icon.
Sign in to myViewBoard Companion.
- Tap the myViewBoard Companion app icon.
- Sign in to myViewBoard Companion.
- Sign in to myViewBoard Companion.
Use the QR code sign in feature to sign in to myViewBoard for Windows.
Tap your user avatar to access the Settings screen.
- Use the QR code sign in feature....
- ...to sign in to myViewBoard for Windows.
- Tap your user avatar to access the Settings screen.
Tap Stream, tap the
icon, and then tap Scan to bind streamer to myViewBoard.
- Tap Stream....
- Tap the + icon....
- ...and then tap Scan to bind streamer to myViewBoard.
Position the QR code displayed on the myViewBoard Box inside the frame.
Back on the Companion app, press .
If successful, the screen displays .
- Position the QR code displayed on the myViewBoard Box inside the frame.
- Back on the Companion app, press the red entry.
- If successful, the entry should turn green.

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with your myViewBoard Direct, refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If a problem persists, contact the service center.

The myViewBoard Box won’t start

If the LED does not light blue during device boot up:

Verify that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the DC-in jack of the myViewBoard Box and to the power outlet.
Verify that the DC connector is fully inserted into the correct socket on the front of the myViewBoard Box.
Check the power socket with another device (i.e. table lamp).
If there is still no power, contact ViewSonic support or the Reseller from whom the device was purchased.

Unable to access the LAN

Verify that the RJ-45 cable is connected:
one end to the LAN port of your myViewBoard Box
the other end to a network connected device or a network wall connector
Make sure you have configured the LAN settings correctly.

Unable to display to the monitor device

Verify that the HDMI cable has been plugged in properly into the HDMI outlet.

Unable to access the myViewBoard ecosystem, or if required firewall ports are blocked

To properly access the myViewBoard ecosystem (including companion apps) on your network, request your IT department to open the following ports:

TCP Port 443 (HTTPS): outbound
UDP and TCP port 3478 bidirectional to the WebRTC servers
UDP Ports 50,000 – 65,535 (RTP/sRTP/RTCP) bidirectional to the WebRTC servers

These ports are optional; if blocked, media will be proxied using TURN on port 3478.

The WebRTC protocol is actively used in screen sharing. Verify that these ports are open on your network firewall. For more information, click here.

To check your connectivity status, visit:

https://myviewboard.com/cast2/test/index.html

View third party licenses

For Android Open Source Copyright Notice, refer to the Third-party licenses in legal information.
For LGPL source code, click on the LGPL source code in legal information. It will be automatically downloaded to /storage.emulated/0/Download/lgpl-src.zip.

Optional accessories equipment

VSB050 (EZC-5201BS) USB Wireless Adapter

Bluetooth mode: The VSB050 connects to the VBS100. It does not support the sending of files in connected USB devices through Bluetooth. For security reasons, only files inside the internal memory can be sent through Bluetooth.

WIFI mode: The VSB050 connects to a wireless network AP device to access the Internet. You must remove the Ethernet RJ45 cable to enable Wi-Fi mode.

HOTSPOT mode: To share via a VSB050 hotspot, you need to connect an Ethernet RJ45 cable.

Bluetooth mode: Test equipment model.

Logitech K580 SLIM MULTI-DEVICE WIRELESS KEYBOARD CHROME OS EDITION https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/k580-slim-multi-device-wireless-keyboard

Logitech M585 MULTI-DEVICE Multi-Tasking Mouse https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/m585-wireless-mouse

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