Operation - Elan VIA!4.0-EM Installation Manual

VIA!4.0-EM/VIA!7.0-EM/VIA!10.0-EM E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S

4. Operation

VIA! Touch Panels are designed to be simple and intuitive to operate. Each
source is custom programmed to work just the way the homeowner desires.
This unit is a true touch screen controller; no hard buttons or stylus required!
Use a finger (or fingernail) to lightly press on the screen each time an action
is required.
Timeouts
VIA!TOOLS provides separate Timeouts for Source page, Off page, Lights
page, Video, and Cameras. Each of these values should be set with the
homeowner's lifestyle in mind.
Camera Mode
When in Camera Mode, VIA! Touch Panels utilizes hidden buttons on the dis-
play that allow for NEXT, PREVIOUS, SCAN ON and SCAN OFF functionality.
A fifth button, EXIT FROM VIDEO MODE, is also present. These buttons are
Autobuilt in VIA!TOOLS and will allow the homeowner to display a specific
camera or all cameras, as desired. See the VIA!TOOLS Help file for more
specifics.
Video Overlays
Overlays are special pages built in VIA!TOOLS to control video sources while
still viewing the video on the VIA!. Each of these Overlays is custom built
and assigned in programming. See the VIA!TOOLS Help file for more
specifics.
Cleaning
To clean a VIA!'s screen, first use a soft dry cloth to remove contamination.
If dirt is still present, use a damp cloth that has been squeezed of excess
water. If dirt is still present, then use a non-abrasive cleaner or detergent to
clean the screen. Use of strong chemicals and/or some cleaning agents may
discolor the polyester film that makes up the touch screen.
The following products have been tested and approved for cleaning VIA!
Touch Panels:
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Windex Glass Cleaner, Formula 409 Cleaner, and Mr. Clean .
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