ViewSonic VS15180 Wireless Presentation Gateway User Manual WPG370 users Manual JC 0114

ViewSonic Corporation Wireless Presentation Gateway WPG370 users Manual JC 0114

User Manual

WPG-370
Wireless Presentation Gatway
User Guide
Model No. VS15180
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ComplianceInformation
ForU.S.A.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
ForCanada
• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CEConformityforEuropeanCountries
The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.
FollowinginformationisonlyforEU-memberstates:
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted
municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.
If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equipment, display
the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal
content of more than 0.0005% Mercury, or more than 0.002% Cadmium, or more than
0.004% Lead.
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FCCRadiationExposureStatement
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator & your body.
This wireless module device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
IndustryCanadaNotice
This wireless module device complies with Canadian RSS-210.To prevent radio interference to
the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to
provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmitting antenna) that is installed outdoors
is subject to licensing. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is
located or pointed such that it does not emit RF eld in excess of Health Canada limits for the
general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s web site www.hc-
sc.gc.ca/rpb.
R&TTEComplianceStatement
This device complies with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European
Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
ETSI EN 300 328
EN 301 489-01
EN 301 489-17
EN 62311
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DeclarationofRoHSCompliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/
EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply
with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation
Committee (TAC) as shown below:
Substance
ProposedMaximumConcentration
ActualConcentration
Lead (Pb) 0,1% < 0,1%
Mercury (Hg) 0,1% < 0,1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0,01% < 0,01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) 0,1% < 0,1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0,1% < 0,1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0,1% < 0,1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS
Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1. Mercury in compact uorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not
specically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, uorescent tubes, and electronic
ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or
more lead).
4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium
containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by
weight.
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CopyrightInformation
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WPG-370
Wireless Presentation Gateway
VS15180
WPG-370_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 01-13-13
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2
1-1 Package Contents ....................................................................................................................... 2
1-2 Hardware Recommendation ....................................................................................................... 3
(1) Presentation Mode : ..................................................................................................... 3
(2) Intel WiDi Mode: .......................................................................................................... 3
(3) Media Streaming Mode ................................................................................................ 4
1-3 Highlights ................................................................................................................................... 5
1-4 Hardware Setup/Installation....................................................................................................... 6
(1) Connect your device ..................................................................................................... 6
(2) Connect power and push power button to turn on WPG-370. ....................................... 6
Chapter 2: Using WPG-370 on Presentation Mode ................................................................................... 8
2-1 Switch WPG-370 to Presentation Mode ..................................................................................... 8
2-2 Check the IP address of WPG ..................................................................................................... 8
2-3 Connect to WPG by wireless network....................................................................................... 10
2-4 Using application software ....................................................................................................... 11
2-4-2 Using application software ............................................................................................ 16
2-4-3 Menu List ...................................................................................................................... 17
2-4-4 Connect to Web Configuration Menu ............................................................................ 18
2-4-5 Status & Info ................................................................................................................. 19
2-4-6 Network Setting ............................................................................................................ 20
2-4-7 Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................... 22
(3) Band Setting ............................................................................................................... 24
2-4-8 AP Bridge Setting ........................................................................................................... 25
2-4-9 Projection Setting ...........................................................................................................27
2-4-10 Password Setting ......................................................................................................... 28
2-4-12 Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................... 30
2-4-13 Logout ......................................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 3: Using WPG-370 on Intel WiDi Mode .................................................................................. 32
3.1 Switch WPG-370 to Intel WiDi Mode ........................................................................................ 32
3.2 Connect to WPG-370 by Intel WiDi ........................................................................................... 32
Chapter 4: Using WPG-370 on Media Streaming Mode .......................................................................... 35
4.1 Switch WPG-370 to Media Streaming Mode ............................................................................. 35
Appendix A: Support resolution ............................................................................................................. 37
Appendex B: WPG-370 Support Media Format ...................................................................................... 37
Video Format ................................................................................................................................. 37
Audio Format ................................................................................................................................. 38
Photo Format ................................................................................................................................. 38
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of ViewSonic Wireless Presentation Gateway WPG-370.
This section introduces you to the WPG-370 (referred to as the WPG in this user guide).
1-1 Package Contents
(1) WPG-370
(2) AC adapter with UK/EU/US plug
(3) CD-ROM
(4) Quick Installation Guide
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1-2 Hardware Recommendation
WPG-370 supports real time presentation, Intel Wireless Display® & Multimedia Media streaming play
back functions.
(1) Presentation Mode :
WPG-370 is designed to able to stream video/music/photo contents from PC (Windows 7 /Window 8
only) to your TV through this device.
PC or Notebook
Ÿ CPU: Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz or better
Ÿ Memory: 2.0 GB or better
Ÿ Network: 802.11g/n Wi-Fi and/or 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
(2) Intel WiDi Mode:
Users must have Intel WiDi® compatible platforms to support Intel Wireless Display.
The requirement of Intel WiDi® compatible platforms is as below
System
Component Requirement
Processor
ONE of the following:
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor: 640M; 660LM; 640LM; 620LM; 620M; 610E; 690UM;
680UM; 660UM; 640UM; 620UM; 660UE; 2710QE; 2820QM; 2720QM; 2635QM;
2630QM; 2657M; 2649M; 2629M; 2620M; 2617M; 2540M; 2520M; 2510E; 2640LM;
2620LM; 2630UM; 2610UM; 2530UM; 2920XM
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor: 580M; 560M; 540M; 520M; 480M; 460M; 450M; 430M;
580UM; 560UM; 540UM; 520UM; 470UM; 430UM; 2540M; 2520M; 2410M; 2537M;
2430M; 2435M, 2450M; 2467M
Intel® Core™ i3 Processor: 390M; 380M; 370M; 350M; 330M; 330E; 2310M
Graphics Intel® HD Graphics
Wireless
ONE of the following:
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000, 1030, 2200, or 2230
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 for Desktop
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200, 6205, 6230, or 6235
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Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 for Desktop
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300
Software Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)2 and Intel® Wireless Display1 must be
pre-installed and enabled.
OS Windows 7 64-bit*, Home Premium, Ultimate or Professional
Windows 7 32-bit*, Home Premium, Ultimate, Professional or Basic
Windows* 8 32-bit and 64-bit editions
(3) Media Streaming Mode
WPG-370 is designed to able to stream video/music/photo contents from PC (Windows 7 based),
smart phone, and Tablet-PC to your TV through this device.
PC or Notebook
Ÿ CPU: 1.6 GHz or better
Ÿ Memory: 1.0 GB or better
Ÿ Network: 802.11g/n Wi-Fi and/or 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Smart phone
Ÿ CPU: 800 MHz or better
Ÿ Memory: 256 MB or better
Ÿ Network: 802.11g/n Wi-Fi or better
Tablet-PC
Ÿ CPU: 600 MHz or better
Ÿ Memory: 256 MB or better
Ÿ Network: 802.11g/n Wi-Fi or better
Recommend software
Ÿ PC: Windows Media Player, AirFun
Ÿ Android OS: AirFun
Ÿ iOS: iMediashare
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1-3 Highlights
Thanks again for choosing the product. This product allows multiple users to connect to the
same projector by wired or wireless network and avoiding the hassle of using VGA or HDMI
cable.
Features
l 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless compatibility
l 802.11n 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual band standards
l Supports both Wireless and Ethernet connectivity
l VGA or HDMI connections
l Wireless multimedia streaming up to Full HD 1080p
l Designed to work with Intel® WiDi and other wireless display standards
l PC content, movies, photo’s apps and more all on your big screen
l Compatible with Windows, Apple and Android devices
l Network security
l USB display on Media Streaming mode
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1-4 Hardware Setup/Installation
(1) Connect your device
(2) Connect power and push power button to turn on WPG-370.
After few seconds, when you see the below screen: the device is assigned an IP address, the system is in
Presentation mode and ready to do PC mirror from your PC/Mac. Please connect to WPG370 via Wi-Fi.
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(3) You can switch between Presentation mode, Intel WiDi® Adapter mode and Media
Streaming mode by pushing the button twice at the side of box (next to USB connector).
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Chapter 2: Using WPG-370 on Presentation Mode
2-1 Switch WPG-370 to Presentation Mode
Push mode selection button on the WPG-370 till you see the screen below, the box is ready for
Presentation Mode connection.
2-2 Check the IP address of WPG
When WPG is powered on, check the connected display, you can find the IP address and login
code Instruction Page:
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You can connect to WPG by the IP address of the connection type you’re using (wired /wireless).
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2-3 Connect to WPG by wireless network
Use your computer’s Wireless Network Connection window to access an available wireless
network. Select the device from the list. Click Connect. The default device name is WPG-370.
Note: If using a wireless client other than Windows, the screen above may look differently.
For more details, see your PC user guide.
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2-4 Using application software
You can install WPG370 application in the CD ROM or download the application from internet.
(1) Install application in CD-ROM
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(2) Download application from Internet.
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Before you can download the application on the internet, you must connect to Internet.
If you have a AP router that connect to internet, you can follow the setting below to bridge WPG370 to
the AP router and then connect to internet. For more information, please refer to 2.4.8 AP Bridge
setting.
Please follow instructions to download and install WPG-370 application software according to your
system:
Please key IP address and
suffix(/remote/admin.html) in browser,
Ex:, 192.168.59.254/remote/admin.htm
WPG’s IP address is shown at the
Instruction page.
Click ‘Windows x32’ or”Windows x64” or
‘ MAC’ button
to download application software.
A window is prompted, to execute,
please check “run”, or “save” to save
application software for future usage.
During the MAC application software
installation, you will also be asked to
install “soundflower” program to make
your MAC PC to output audio correctly,
please install it before going to next
step.
If you see this message (or anything
similar from your antivirus program)
when running WPG, please click
‘Unblock’ to allow WPG client software
to access network, or WPG client
program will not be able to work
properly.
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WPG will auto detect ‘Server IP’ please input
login code as shown on instruction page.
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If login code is correct, application
software will appear.
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2-4-2 Using application software
No Name Function Description
1 Menu Access menu list.
2 Play Start / pause presentation.
When pausing a progressing
presentation, the displaying
image will freeze; press play
button again to resume
3 Minimize Minimizes Application Software
window
4 Close Closes Application Software
window
5 Stop Stop a progressing presentation
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2-4-3 Menu List
Besides the buttons, you can also click ‘Menu’ button to access menu list.
Item Description
Information Check the information of connected WPG.
Projection Control Controls the projection:
Play: Start presentation.
Pause: Pauses presentation.
Stop: Stop presentation.
Output Resolution: Changes display resolution
and you can check
Web Configuration menu Use the web browser to connect to the IP
address of WPG (Wireless / Wired
IP address). WPG’s IP address can be found at
the lower-left corner of
Instruction page
Exit Close menu list
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2-4-4 Connect to Web Configuration Menu
Please key IP address and suffix(/remote/admin.html) in browser,
Ex:, 192.168.59.254/remote/admin.html.
Item
Description
Application download Download application from Internet
Mode switch
Switch between Presentation, Intel WiDi®,
and Media streaming mode
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2-4-5 Status & Info
Displays system information, like system software version and IP address. Many useful
information can be obtained here when you need help about system configuration and firmware
upgrade.
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2-4-6 Network Setting
Displays and configures the network settings.
Item Description
Obtain an IP address
Automatically WPG will obtain an IP address from
DHCP server automatically.
Use the following IP
Address Set WPG IP address manually. Fill
the fields below to setup IP
address.
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DNS Server Please input the IP address of the
DNS (Domain Name Service)
server.
Click ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.
NOTE: When the configuration settings are changed, you must restart the network connection.
You can restart the network connection by clicking “Restart” on the web configuration menu.
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2-4-7 Wireless Settings
Configures wireless network settings.
(1)‘Basic’ Settings
Displays and configures the wireless settings.
Item Description
Wireless Function Select ‘Enable’ to enable wireless network function; ‘Disable’ to
disable it.
Mode Select wireless mode. Only AP (Access Point) mode is supported.
Device Name
(SSID)
Input the Device Name of presentation gateway here. Default is
‘WPG-370”.
Channel Number Show the wireless channel number: 1 to 13. (1 to 11 in certain
version of product)
\Click ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.
NOTE: When the configuration settings are changed, you must restart the network
connection. You can restart the network connection by clicking “Restart” on the main menu.
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(2) “Security” Setting
Encryption: Disabled
Disables wireless encryption.
Encryption: WEP
Enable WEP encryption. Wireless clients must support WEP encryption and know the
encryption key you set here.
NOTE: When the configuration settings are changed, you must restart the network
connection. You can restart the network connection by clicking “Restart” on the main menu.
Encryption: WPA +WPA2
Enable WPA + WPA2 encryption. Wireless clients must support WPA encryption and know the
encryption passphrase you set here.
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(3) Band Setting
Item Description
Band Select the wireless band. Available options are:
2.4GHz (B+G+N) - 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n clients.
5GHz (B+G+N) - 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n clients.
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2-4-8 AP Bridge Setting
Item
Description
Virtual AP only
Ad-hoc mode
Bridge to Wireless
Connect to Internet via Wireless AP
router
Bridge to Ethernet Connect to Internet via Wired AP
router
Bridge to Ethernet/ Wired Connection
Step1: Connect LAN to the AP router
Step2: Go to Web Conguration page => Wireless Setting => Virtual AP setting => Bridge to Ethernet. Then
you can bridge WPG370 to Internet.
Note: WPG 370 must connect to AP router and can’t connect to WAN directly.
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Bridge to Wireless/ Wireless connection
Step1: Go to Web Conguration page => Wireless Setting => Virtual AP setting => Bridge to Wireless.
Step2: Click Wireless connection button. Then there will show the Wireless AP list on the screen.
Please choose the AP you want to connect.
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2-4-9 Projection Setting
Displays and configures the projection setting.
Item
Description
Instruction Page Language
Selection
Select the displaying language.
HDMI Output Resolution
Select HDMI output resolution for
projection.
VGA Output Resolution Select VGA output resolution for
projection.
NOTE: When the configuration settings are changed, you must restart the network connection.
You can restart the network connection by clicking “Restart” on the main menu.
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2-4-10 Password Setting
Displays and configures the password setting.
Item Description
Current Password Input current password here.
New Password /
Confirmed
Password
New Password: Enter new password.
Confirmed Password: Confirmed the
new entered password.
Click ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.
NOTE: When the configuration settings are changed, you must restart the network connection. You can
restart the network connection by clicking “Restart” on the main menu.
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2-4-11 Restart
Restart WPG when the device is not working properly or to apply changes made on web
Click ‘OK’ to restart the WPG-370, or click ‘Cancel’ to abort.
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2-4-12 Firmware Upgrade
Upgrade the firmware of this WPG.
Select ‘Auto’, WPG will check if there is any firmware upgrade once WPG-370 connects to
Internet.
Note:
It’s recommended to use wired Ethernet connection to perform firmware upgrade.
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2-4-13 Logout
If you wish to logout from web configuration menu, click ‘Logout’.
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Chapter 3: Using WPG-370 on Intel WiDi Mode
3.1 Switch WPG-370 to Intel WiDi Mode
Push mode selection button on the WPG-370 till you see the screen below, the box is ready for Intel
Wireless Display connection.
3.2 Connect to WPG-370 by Intel WiDi
For Intel WiDi platform device
Please follow the next steps to do Intel WiDi connection
1. Double click the Intel WiDi icon from your PC desktop.
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Click “ Scan for available adapters” and then connect to the adapter with same ID on the screen.
2. For the first connection, users need to type the password show on the projector or TV screen.
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3. After the connection successful, PC screen will be projected to the screen of TV or projector.
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Chapter 4: Using WPG-370 on Media Streaming Mode
4.1 Switch WPG-370 to Media Streaming Mode
Push mode selection button on the WPG-370 till you see the screen below, the box is ready for Media
Streaming Mode connection.
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In Media Streaming mode, you can streaming photo/music/video from your PC, Smartphone or tablet.
Or play video/Music/photo form USB
Please follow the instruction to do media streaming.
1. Connect to WPG-370 in Wi-Fi AP list.
2. Play media by WiFi streaming, we recommend software/AP as following : For more information
Please check user manual of each software.
l PC: AirFun ( in CD wizard)
l Android: iMediaShare, Airfun
l iOS: iMediaShare, Wi-Fi Media
3. Play media by USB
l Plug in USB drive in to WPG-370
l Use virtual remote to control. (key in IP address with suffix “/remote”) EX:
192.168.59.254/remote, will show below
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l You can play Video, Photo or music that you select.
Appendix A: Support resolution
Interface Output resolution
VGA 800x600@60Hz、1024x768@60Hz、1280x800@60Hz、1280x1024@60Hz、1366x768@60Hz
HDMI NTSC,PAL,480p,576p,720p50Hz,720p60Hz,1080i50Hz,1080i60hz,1080p50Hz,1080p60Hz
Appendex B: WPG-370 Support Media Format
Video Format
Format File extension
AVI avi
MPEG-1 mpg, mpeg
MPEG-2 mpg, mpeg
MPEG-TS m2t, tts
MPEG-4 mp4, mp4v, mpeg4, m4v
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3GP 3gp, 3gpp
3GP2 3g2, 3gpp2
MOV mov
WMV wmv
DVR-MS dvr, dvr-ms
Audio Format
Format File extension
MP3 mp3
LPCM pcm, wav, l16
WMA wma
WAV wav
MP4 mp4
AAC aac
OGG ogg, oga, ogv
Photo Format
Format File extension
GIF gif
JPG jpg, jpeg
BMP bmp
PNG png

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