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VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
Introduction The VN-VIEWER-64 application provides the option to view 64 cameras on up to 4 monitors. This manual will guide you through a quick installation and monitor configuration. Refer to manual XX193-01 for complete instructions for the VN-VIEWER-64 Application. Quick Installation The diagram below illustrates the connections to the VN-VIEWER-64PC.
CD-RW Drive: Used as a high-capacity removable data drive. • Reset Switch: Used to perform a hard reset of the VN-VIEWER-64PC. • USB Ports: Used to support external USB devices, such as a disk-on-key. 2 • XX193-20 Rev 1108 VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration...
(4) VGA monitor outputs. Note that monitor numbers are determined by Windows. To change the monitor numbering scheme, you must physically change the cable connections. Refer to the Monitor Configuration section for more information on monitor numbering. NOTE: Connector locations may vary. • 3 XX193-20 Rev 1108 VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration...
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Before beginning the hardware installation, ensure that the following environmental conditions have been met: • The surface on which the VN-VIEWER-64PC hardware is to be placed must be level. • The room or area designated for the VN-VIEWER-64PC hardware installation must be well ventilated. 4 • XX193-20 Rev 1108 VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration...
Power on the UPS and ensure that it is working properly. Power on the VN-VIEWER-64PC. NOTE: Refer to your UPS device’s User Manual for a more detailed explanation of how to connect it properly. • 5 XX193-20 Rev 1108 VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration...
Monitor Configuration The graphic below displays the VN-VIEWER-64 Viewer (seen here as VN-2500) in the background and the Display Properties window setup. Monitor 1 is the Primary Monitor. This example already has all monitors active. 6 • XX193-20 Rev 1108 VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration...
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With all monitors connected, go to display settings. Select Monitor 2. Check box “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.” Set for Screen resolution to 1024 x 768 and Color Quality to 32 bit. Click Apply. Monitor 2 should “come alive.” • 7 XX193-20 Rev 1108 VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration...
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With all monitors connected, go to display settings. Select Monitor 3. Check box “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.” Set for Screen resolution to 1024 x 768 and Color Quality to 32 bit. Click Apply. Monitor 3 should “come alive.” 8 • XX193-20 Rev 1108 VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration...
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Set for Screen resolution to 1024 x 768 and Color Quality to 32 bit. Click Apply. Monitor 4 should “come alive “ Once all monitors are setup, VN-VIEWER-64 has check boxes to activate a monitor display; then drag it to the appropriate monitor.
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Click on Identify button; all connected and operating monitors display their monitor number. Monitors 2, 3, 4 using Identify Monitor 1 seen below 10 • XX193-20 Rev 1108 VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration...
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On the Display Properties screen, set Screen saver to None. DPI setting must be set to Normal. • 11 XX193-20 Rev 1108 VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration...
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All monitors Refresh Rate should be set to 60 Hertz. 12 • XX193-20 Rev 1108 VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration...
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Sample VN-VIEWER-64 PC with special dual VGA cables. • 13 XX193-20 Rev 1108 VN-VIEWER-64 Monitor Configuration...
Shipping Instructions Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory: 1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
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Software supplied either separately or in hardware is furnished on an “As Is” basis. Vicon does not warrant that such software shall be error (bug) free. Software support via telephone, if provided at no cost, may be discontinued at any time without notice at Vicon’s sole discretion.
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