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VM-717LCD and VM-719LCD Flat Panel LCD Monitors 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.
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5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol The product shows a significant change in performance. cleaners) 18. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified replacement For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the power parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit damage and source, use a damp cloth for cleaning.
FCC Notice Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a Class A digital device. WARNING This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
Introduction Installation and Operation This manual describes the installation and operation of the Vicon® VM- 717LCD and VM-719LCD monitors. The chapter consists of the following topics: Topic Page Introduction Connectors Mounting Controls Onscreen Display Operation Maintenance Technical Specifications VM-717/719LCD Monitors...
Installation and Operation Introduction This manual provides installation and operation instructions for the Vicon models VM-717LCD (Product Code 8776-50) and VM-719LCD (Product Code 8776-60) monitors. The monitors have a resolution of 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz and accept NTSC or PAL television systems.
Connectors Connectors The connectors are located on the bottom of the monitor. They are described in the following table. Index Number Description 12 VDC power input. D-Sub connector VGA input. Video 1 Input: composite video input. Video 1 Output: looping output for Video 1. Video 2 Input: composite video input.
Installation and Operation Mounting The monitors are provided with an easel stand for table mounting, and may be wall or rack mounted using optional accessory kits. Wall Mounting You can wall-mount the monitor using the 100 mm precut holes or a standard VESA wall-mount kit.
Mounting Rack Mounting The Rack mounting kit is provided with an installation guide. Refer to the guide for mounting instructions. VM-717/719LCD Monitors XX-198-00...
Installation and Operation Controls Front Panel Index Number Description SOURCE: selects input source (VGA, Composite 1 or 2 or S-Video). MENU: activates or exits the Onscreen Display (OSD). Also used to move to a previous menu or status. AUTO: Automatically adjusts geometry of PC source. In menu mode, moves cursor down.
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Controls Remote Control (Optional) Control Description POWER Turns power on or off to monitor. SOURCE Selects PC, Composite (AV1 or AV2), or S-Video inputs. Auto Picture Control: selects picture mode. Auto Color Control: selects color mode. Selects AV1 composite input. Selects AV2 composite input.
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Installation and Operation Control Description S-VIDEO Selects S-Video input. Selects PC (VGA) input. AUTO Automatically adjusts geometry of PC source. MUTE Mutes volume. MENU Activates the Onscreen Display. EXIT Exits the Onscreen display. Lowers or raises volume. In menu mode, moves cursor left or right.
Onscreen Display Operation Onscreen Display Operation To access the OSD, press the MENU button. There are three submenus: Custom, Picture/Sound and Setup. Custom Menu The Custom menu allows you to set Brightness and Contrast for the PC (VGA) input and Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, and Sharpness for the composite and composite and S-Video inputs.
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Installation and Operation Press MENU to save your selection. PC (VGA) Input Mode The PC (VGA) provides Brightness and Contrast selection. XX-198-00 VM-717/719LCD Monitors...
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Onscreen Display Operation Picture/Sound Menu The Picture/Sound menu allows you to set Picture Mode, Color Tone, Mute and Volume. Additional settings are available for the PC (VGA) input. Use the cursor buttons to select the item that you would like to change. Press Enter to select the item or use the right cursor button.
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Installation and Operation Picture Mode Select the desired Picture mode using the options shown in the right menu pane. Dynamic will provide enhanced contrast and sharpness. Standard provides standard contrast and sharpness. Movie is recommended for viewing film-based content. Mild reduces contrast and sharpness. Press SOURCE/Select to save your selection.
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Onscreen Display Operation Color Tone Select the desired Color Tone using the options shown in the right menu pane. Cool gives the white colors a bluish tint. Normal gives the white colors a neutral tint. Warm gives the white colors a reddish tint. Press MENU to save your selection.
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Installation and Operation Select On or Off and press MENU to save your selection. Volume Use the right and left cursor buttons to set desired volume. Press MENU to save your selection. PC Menu The PC menu option is only visible when the PC (VGA) input is present. Press Enter or the right cursor button to access the PC options.
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Onscreen Display Operation The PC options menu provides Auto Adjust, Phase, H-Position, V-Position and Frequency adjustment. Auto Adjust provides automatic adjustment of PC source. Phase adjusts the number of horizontal picture elements. H-Position moves the image horizontally to the right or left on the screen.
Installation and Operation V-Position moves the image vertically upward or downward on the screen. Frequency adjusts the vertical noise of the screen image. Setup Menu The Setup menu enables you to rest all settings to factory default, set the menu language, choose the OSD tone, select a blue screen background and enable key lock.
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Onscreen Display Operation Reset To reset the monitor to factory defaults, select Reset and press Enter. Language Select the language and press Enter. VM-717/719LCD Monitors XX-198-00...
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Installation and Operation OSD Tone Select Blue or transparent background for OSD and press Enter. XX-198-00 VM-717/719LCD Monitors...
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Onscreen Display Operation Blue Screen Setting the Blue Screen to On will display a blue background Select Blue Screen On or Off and press Enter. VM-717/719LCD Monitors XX-198-00...
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Installation and Operation Key Lock Key Lock prevents the OSD from displaying and allowing users to change settings. Select Key Lock On and press Enter. To unlock the monitor, press SOURCE+MENU simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds. XX-198-00 VM-717/719LCD Monitors...
Maintenance Maintenance D-SUB Pin Assignments Description Description Red Video Not used Green Video Signal Cable Detect Blue Video Ground Ground SDA (for DDC) Ground H-SYNC (or H+V SYNC) Red Ground V-SYNC Green Ground SCL (for DDC) Blue Ground VM-717/719LCD Monitors XX-198-00...
Installation and Operation Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause No image on screen 1. Check that power cord is securely connected to monitor and power source. 2. Ensure that Power switch is on and LED is lit. 3. Check that Brightness and/Contrast levels have not been turned down to minimum levels.
Maintenance WEEE Symbols Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature,indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste...
Installation and Operation Power Management This monitor features a power management system to “power down” upon receipt of the VESA DPMS (the display power management signal) from a VESA DPMS video card. Upon PC power down, the VESA DPMS-compliant video card ceases sending horizontal, vertical, or sync signals.
1 S-Video; 1 PC (VGA) Audio: 2-channel input via phone or mini-phone jacks. Built-in PC speakers. Active Display VM-717LCD: 13.3 X 10.6 in (337.9 X 270.3 mm) Area: VM-719LCD: 14.8 X 11.9 in (376.32 X 301 mm) VM-717/719LCD Monitors XX-198-00...
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Installation and Operation Mechanical Dimensions: VM-717LCD: 15 W X 2 D X 13 H inches (381 W X 51 D X 330 mm). Note: Stand adds 2 inches (76 mm) to height. VM-719LCD: 17 W X 3 D X 14.3 H inches (432 W X 76 D X 363 mm).
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(bug) free. Software support via telephone, if provided at no cost, may be discontinued at any time without notice at Vicon’s sole discretion. Vicon reserves the right to make changes to its software in any of its products at any time and without notice.
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