Synology VisualStation VS960HD Manual

Synology VisualStation VS960HD
Hardware Installation Guide

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Chapter 1: Before You Start
Package Contents 4
Synology VisualStation at a Glance 5
Safety Instructions 6
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup
Tools and Parts for Installation 7
Install Mounting Kit 7
Connect Inputs and Outputs 9
Check Surveillance Station Software 11
Connect VS960HD to your Synology NAS/NVR 12
Learn More 12
Appendix A: Specications
Hardware 13
Software 14
Other Requirements 14
Appendix B: LED Indicator Table
Table of Contents
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Thank you for purchasing this Synology product. VS960HD allows you to watch
live view and playback recordings without using a computer. You can log in to
Surveillance Station directly through VisualStation for complete control over your
surveillance devices.
VS960HD can be connected to 2 HDMI displays, allowing you to easily operate
most features of Surveillance Station without a computer.
This Hardware Installation Guide will help you complete hardware installation
and connect VS960HD to your Synology NAS/NVR product.
Before You Start

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Package Contents
Main unit x 1 AC power adapter x 1
RJ-45 LAN cable x 1
Hardware installation guide x 1
s11 screws x 5
Mounting plate x 1 Mounting adapter x 1 s10 screws x 10

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Synology VisualStation at a Glance
Front Right
Left
Back
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7 8 10
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No. Article Name Location Description
1 Power
Indicator
Front Panel
Displays system power status. For more details, please refer to
"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
2 Status
Indicator
Displays the status of the system. For more details, please refer
to "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
3 LAN Indicator Displays warnings regarding fan or temperature status. For more
details, please refer to "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
4 Audio Input/
Output Right Panel
Connect a microphone to Audio Input (only for cameras with built-
in speakers). Connect external speakers or earphones to Audio
Output.
5 Power Button Press to turn VS960HD on or o󰀨.
6 Power Port
Back Panel
Connect AC power adapter here.
7 LAN Port Connect LAN cable here.
8 HDMI 2 Connect HDMI cable here. Supports 1080p (1920 x 1080, 60Hz)
resolution.
9 HDMI 1 Connect HDMI cable here. Supports 4K (3840 x 2160,
30Hz/60Hz) resolution.
10 USB 3.0 Port
Left Panel
Connect an external storage device here.
11 USB 2.0
Ports
Connect a USB mouse, USB keyboard, joystick, or other USB
device here.

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Safety Instructions
Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Make sure the
environment does not experience abrupt changes in temperature or humidity.
Place the product right side up at all times.
Do not place near any liquids.
Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Wipe with damp paper towels. Do not
use chemical or aerosol cleaners.
To prevent the unit from falling over, do not place on carts or any unstable
surfaces.
The power cord must plug in to the correct supply voltage. Make sure that the
supplied AC voltage is correct and stable.
To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are
disconnected from the power source.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries appropriately.

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Tools and Parts for Installation
• A screwdriver
• Mounting adapter (included)
• Mounting plate (included)
• AC power adapter (included)
• RJ-45 LAN cable (included)
• s10 and s11 screws (included)
• A VESA-compliant monitor (optional)
Note: If you do not need to mount VS960HD to your monitor, please skip to "Connect
Inputs and Outputs".
Install Mounting Kit
1 Place VS960HD upside down on a at working surface (with the I/O ports facing
towards you). Attach the mounting plate to VS960HD by installing the included
s10 screws in the four spots illustrated below.
2 Prepare the monitor by powering it o󰀨 and removing any connections to it. Then,
place the monitor face down on a at working surface (with the upper edge
pointing away from you). Attach the mounting adapter to the monitor by installing
the included s10 screws in accordance with your monitor mounting type.
Note: The mounting adapter is compatible with both MIS-D 75 and MIS-D 100 type
VESA-compliant mounting surfaces.
Installation and Setup

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Both mounting types are shown below:
MIS-D 75 MIS-D 100
In the diagram below, the included s11 screws have been installed in accordance
with the MIS-D 100 type:
3 Place VS960HD over the mounting adapter (with the I/O ports facing towards
you). Align the screw holes and install the included s10 screws in the four spots
illustrated below.

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Connect Inputs and Outputs
1 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to VS960HD and the other end to a
power outlet.
2 Connect one end of the LAN cable to VS960HD and the other end to your
switch/router/hub.
3 Connect one end of the HDMI cable to VS960HD and the other end to your
monitor(s). In the diagram below, one HDMI cable is attached.
Note: VS960HD supports dual displays. When two monitors are connected, the display
can be mirrored or extended.

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4 If you would like to attach a USB drive to VS960HD, connect it to the blue USB 3.0
port. Skip to the next step if this does not apply to you.
5 Connect your USB mouse or joystick to one of the USB ports. Skip to the next
step if this does not apply to you.
6 Connect your USB keyboard to one of the USB ports. Skip to the next step if this
does not apply to you.