Vicon VM-717LCD User manual

Vicon Part No. 8009-8198-00-00 Rev 1008 Section 2
XX198-00-00
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. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not
be used for this purpose.
Copyright © 2008 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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Important Safeguards – Indoor Use
GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION
The lightening bolt symbol alerts the user to the presence of
dangerous voltage that may present the risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point symbol alerts the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions.
WARNING
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
1. Read Instructions - Read all safety and operating instructions
before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - Retain all safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Pay attention to all product warnings.
4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating instructions.
5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol
cleaners)
a) For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the power
source, use a damp cloth for cleaning.
b) For units that CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED from the
power source, use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not
allow moisture or liquids to enter vents.
6. Attachments - Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended
attachments to prevent unit damage and personal injury.
7. Water and Moisture - Use only products designed for outdoor
environments where they will be exposed to water or moisture.
8. Accessories - Do not place the unit on an unstable surface to
avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting
accessories.
9. Ventilation - Do not block ventilating slots and openings as
they ensure reliable operation. Do not place the unit near a heat
source or into an enclosure unless recommended by Vicon.
10. Grounding - Only products equipped with a 3-prong
grounded plug should be inserted into a grounded power outlet.
Contact an electrician to replace an obsolete outlet. Do not force
a plug into a non-grounded outlet.
11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should not be
routed in trafficked areas or in tight spaces where they will be
pinched or used to bear weight. Allow some slack in the cord
where it enters the unit.
12. Lightning - Disconnect the product from its power source and
cable system when possible to prevent damage due to lightning
and power-line surges.
13. Power Lines - Do not locate outside cables over power or
utility lines where they can fall and make direct contact. Contact
with power lines can be fatal.
14. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock.
15. Object and Liquid Entry - Never probe through, or spill liquid
into, enclosure openings to prevent risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. Damage Requiring Service - Obtain service when:
a) The power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the
product.
c) The product is not designed for outdoor use and has been
exposed to water or moisture.
d) The product does not operate per the operating instructions.
Perform Vicon recommended adjustments, modifications
and troubleshooting only to avoid unit damage and personal
injury.
e) The product has been dropped.
f) The product shows a significant change in performance.
18. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified replacement
parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit damage and
injury.
19. Safety Check - Request safety checks to be performed
following repair or maintenance to verify proper operation.
20. ESD Precaution - Take all normal electrostatic discharge
precautions to avoid component damage during installation and
operation.
21. For 230 VAC Devices Only - When the disconnect device is
not incorporated in the equipment or when the plug on the power
supply is intended to serve as the disconnect device, follow the
guidelines below:
a) For permanently connected 230 VAC units, a readily
accessible disconnect device must be incorporated into the
site wiring.
b) For 230 VAC units with a plug, the outlet must be installed
near the unit and be easily accessible.

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. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A computing device in accordance with the specification in subpart B of part 15 of the FCC
rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a
commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception,
which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient the receiving antenna.
•Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.
•Relocate the equipment away from the receiver.
•Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment
and receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
“Interference Handbook, Bulletin CIB-2”
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents,
Mailstop SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328, ISBN 0-16-045542-1.
Warning: Power must be removed from this unit before removing circuit modules or cables.
Caution: This unit contains circuit cards with integrated circuit devices that can be damaged
by static discharge. Take all necessary precautions to prevent static discharge

SAFETY INSTRUCTION ………………………………………………………………….. 2 ~ 3
CAUTIONS ……………………………………………………………….......................... 4
FCC RF INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ……………………………........................... 5
CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ………………………………………. 6
REMOTE FUNCTIONS …………………………………………………………………… 7
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ………………………………………………………….. 8 ~ 41
MOUNTING GUIDE ……………………………………………………………………….. 42
D-SUB CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS ……………………………………………. 43
POWER MANAGEMENT …………………………………………………………………. 44
SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………………………. 45
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE …………………………………………………………... 46
INSTRUCTION MANUAL ……………………………………………………………………. 1

A. BOTTOM PANEL CONTROL
1. DC 12V IN
2. HDMI IN
3. VGA(D-SUB) IN
4. VIDEO1(AV1) IN
5. VIDEO1(AV1) OUT
6. VIDEO2(AV2) IN
7. VIDEO2(AV2) OUT
8, 9. AUDIO IN(R+L) for AV1, AV2 and S-VIDEO
10. PC STEREO IN
11. TRIGGER INPUT
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B. REMOTE CONTROLLER (Option)
1. POWER( )
Turn the power ON or OFF. There will be a few seconds delay before the display appears.
2. SOURCE
Select pc or video(AV1/AV2/S-Video/HDMI/DVI/PC) sources.
3. AUTO
Auto geometry adjustment in PC Source.
4. HOLD
Stop the Trigger & Auto switching functions.
5. MUTE
Mute the sound.
6. MENU
Activates and exits the On Screen Display.
7. EXIT
Exit the On Screen Display.
8. VOL( )
Increases or decreases the level of audio volume.
9. UP/DOWN
Move to OSD menu.
10. SOURCE/SELECT
Accept your selection or displays the current mode.
11. INFO
Input mode information Display.
12. STILL
Stop the picture.
13. PIP (Picture In Picture)
Activate PIP mode.
14. P.INPUT
Change source of sub picture in PIP mode.
15. P.POS
Move the position of sub picture for PIP mode.
16. P.SIZE
Change the size of sub and main picture for PIP mode.
17. SWAP
Alternates between main and sub picture.
18. ARC (Aspect Ratio Control)
Select screen ratio.
19. APC (Auto Picture Control)
Select picture mode.
20. ACC (Auto Color Control)
Select Colour mode.
21. S.SET
Select Sound mode main input or sub input
22. PC
Select PC mode(PC, DVI & HDMI).
23. AV
Select AV mode.(AV1, AV2 & S-VIDEO).
24. COMP
Select COMPONENT mode(Unavailable).
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C. FRONT KEY CONTROL
1. SOURCE/
Select input source, and move the previous menu.
2. MENU
Activates and exits the On Screen Display.
This button can also be used to move previous menu or status.
3, 4. AUTO/▼, ▲
These buttons allow user to move the sub-menu of the activated function.
AUTO/▼: Auto geometry adjustment
5 / 6. VOL◀▶
Adjust the volume and menu settings.
7. IR Sensor
Remote controller sensor.
8. POWER LED
The power LED lights with green when the power is turned ON.
The power is turned off by pressing the power switch again and the power LED goes to off.
9. POWER ON/OFF( / I )
Turns the power ON or OFF. There will be a few seconds delay before the display appears.
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OSD MENU DESCRIPTION
A: Custom Menu (Only Video Input)
1) Press the MENU button and then press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Custom.
2) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the sub menu.
3) Press the left(◀) or right(▶) button to adjust the picture setting.
4) Press the MENU button to save.
Brightness: Increase or decrease the intensity of the image.
Contrast: Increase or decrease the intensity (lightness or dimness) of the image.
Color: Increase or decrease the colour of the picture.
Tint: Increase or decrease the tint of the picture.
Sharpness: Increase or decrease the sharpness of the picture.
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A: Custom Menu (For RGB-PC & HDMI Input)
1) Press the MENU button and then press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Custom.
2) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the sub menu.
3) Press the left(◀) or right(▶) button to adjust the picture setting.
4) Press the MENU button to save.
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B. Picture / Sound Menu (Only Video Input)
1. Picture Mode
1) Press the MENU button and then press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Picture / Sound.
2) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/ button.
3) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Picture Mode.
4) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/ button.
5) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Picture Mode option.
6) Press the MENU button to save
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2-1. Color Tone
1) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Color Tone.
2) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/ button.
3) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/ button again.
4) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Color Tone option.
5) Press the MENU button to save.
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2-2. Color Tone (User)
1) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the User.
2) Press the MENU button.
3) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the User option.
4) Press the left(◀) or right(▶) button to adjust the Red, Green or Blue setting.
5) Press the MENU button to save.
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3. Mute
1) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Mute.
2) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/ button.
3) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the On or Off.
4) Press the MENU button to save.
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4. Volume
1) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Volume
2) Press the left(◀) or right(▶) button to adjust Volume setting.
3) Press the MENU button to save.
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5. Size
1) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Size
2) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/ button.
3) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Size option.
4) Press the MENU button to save.
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6. NR (Noise Reduction)
1) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the NR.
2) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/ button.
3) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the On or Off.
4) Press the MENU button to save.
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7. 3D Comb
1) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the 3D Comb.
2) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/ button.
3) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the On or Off.
4) Press the MENU button to save.
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B. Picture / Sound Menu (For RGB-PC & HDMI Input)
1. Size
1) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Size.
2) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/ button.
3) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Size option.
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2. PC (Only RGB-PC Input)
1) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the PC.
2) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/ button.
3) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the PC sub menu.
4) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/ button.
5) Press the left(◀) or right(▶) button to adjust the PC setting.
6) Press the MENU button to save.
Auto Adjust: Auto geometry adjustment.
Phase: Adjust the number of horizontal picture elements.
H-Position: Move image horizontally on screen right or left.
V-Position: Move image vertically on screen up or down.
Frequency: Adjust the vertical noise of screen image.
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