Vicon VM617 User manual

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VM617 AND VM619 FLAT PANEL
LCD MONITORS
Copyright © 2005 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788
TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)
UK: [phone] WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com
Vicon part number 8009-8171-00-00 Section 6 Rev 1105

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
CAUTION
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the
voltage inside this product may be strong enough to cause
an electric shock.
DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
The exclamation point in the triangle tells you that important
operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED INTO THE OUTLET TO
PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE OF THE PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG.
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Important Information
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. ATTACHMENTS
The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments, as they may cause
hazards.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use this unit near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.
8. ACCESSORIES
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious
damage to the unit. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. VENTILATION
Slots and openings at the rear cabinet and bottom are provided for ventilation. These are to ensure reliable operation of the unit,
and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
source. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. POWER SOURCE
This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
11. POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
12. LIGHTNING
To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
13. PO
nna system, extreme care should be
rom touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
15. OB
erous voltage points or short out parts that could
16. HE
d away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
17. CO
uct damage. Read the owner's manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when
18. LC
onsult your doctor. If your hands or clothes have touched it, wipe them with alcohol and a cleaning cloth and then
wash them well.
WER LINES
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall onto or against such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside ante
taken to keep f
14. OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
JECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
not push objects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch dangDo
result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.
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should be situateThe product
amplifiers) that produce heat.
NNECTING
When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure
do so may cause a prodto
making any connections.
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Do not press on or jolt the LCD panel. Doing so may cause the LCD panel glass to break and injury may occur. Should the LCD
panel be broken and liquid leaks out, do not inhale or swallow it. Doing so may cause poisoning. If you have got it into your mouth,
wash it out and c
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Features
z17” / 19” TFT LCD Screen
zSupports up to SXGA Resolution
zRGB In (15-Pin D-Sub)
z2 Video In/Out (BNC)
z2 Stereo Audio In/Out
zS-Video In
zVESA Standard Wall and Arm Mountable
zBuilt-In Stereo Speaker
Components
LCD Color Monitor 1
Accessories
Power Cord 1
User Manual 1
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Front Panel Description
The monitor is operated by using the buttons on the front panel. The side panels provide the inputs to
connect other equipment to the monitor.
Front Panel
A
UT
O
MENU
DOWN
UP
SOU
R
CE
POWER
AUTO: Auto-optimize displaying picture under PC mode.
MENU: OSD menu ON/OFF control.
ADJUST: Increase or decrease the value on OSD menu.
Up: Increase value or turn ON/OFF function.
Down: Decrease value or turn ON/OFF function
SOURCE: Select input signal from AV1, AV2, S-Video or VGA (PC).
POWER: Monitor power ON/OFF. At OFF mode, monitor is at standby status.
Green Light: ON Mode
Orange Light: Standby Mode (AV1, AV2, S-Video)
Red Light: OFF Mode
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Back and Side Description
Back Side
1
2
5
6
9
3
4
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1, 2
A
UDIO 2 IN (L, R)
Stereo Audio Signal Input for AV2 or PC
3, 4 AUDIO 2 OUT (L, R)
Audio looping outputs for AUDIO 2
5, 6 AUDIO 1 IN (L, R)
Stereo Audio Signal Input for AV1 or Y/C
7, 8 AUDIO 1 OUT (L, R)
Audio looping outputs for AUDIO 1
9 S-Video IN
Y/C separated signal input
10 VIDEO 2 OUT
Video looping output for VIDEO 2
11 VIDEO 2 IN
Composite signal Input for VIDEO 2
12 VIDEO 1 OUT
Video looping output for VIDEO 1
13 VIDEO 1 IN
Composite signal Input for VIDEO 1
14 PC AUDIO IN
15 Signal VGA IN
16. 100 VAC ~240 VAC Input
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Selecting a Location for the Monito
r
•Place the monitor on the floor or on a sturdy platform in a location where light does not directly hit the
screen.
•Place the monitor far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may
cause overheating, which may damage the monitor.
Caution: Be careful when using the back stand; in some angles, the monitor may fall over to the front. When
using the back stand, be careful not to catch your fingers between the folding stand. It may cause you
unnecessary injury.
Connecting the Monitor
If you don’t have previous experience with electronic equipment connection, read this section completely
before continuing with the installation.
Note: Cables are not supplied; they are mentioned just for reference.
•Audio cables are usually color coded according to use: red and white for audio. The red audio cable
is for the stereo right channel and the white audio cable is for the stereo left (or mono) channel. The
terminals on the rear panel of the monitor are color coded in the same manner as the cables.
•S-video cables provide better picture performance than standard video cables. S-video cables can
only be used with S-video compatible components.
•BNC cables provide better connection and picture performance.
NOTE:
To prevent equipment damage,
do not plug in any power cords
until you have finished connecting
all e
q
ui
p
ment.
Audio Cable
S-Video
BNC Connector
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Monitor Setup
A
UT
O
MENU
DOWN
UP
S
OUR
CE
POWER
1. Turning the monitor on/off:
Press POWER: The power indicator lamp (green) will light and the image will be displayed.
Press POWER again: The power indicator lamp (red) will light and the power will be turned off.
2. Switching the source:
Press SOURCE. Each press will switch the source in order.
3. Press MENU to enter to OSD setup.
4. Use ADJUST to select the OSD mode or to change the adjust value.
5. Press AUTO for auto optimize displaying picture under PC mode.
GENERAL SETUP
VIDEO SETUP
VGA SETUP
EXIT
General Setup: Configure General Signal Power Latching, Power Auto On, Key Lock, Language,
Back Light, Display, Video Loss Setup, V-Loss Sleep Time, Volume and Exit.
Video Setup: Configure Video Signal Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Video System,
Scan Mode, Color Temperature, Default and Exit.
VGA Setup: Configure VGA Signal Auto, Brightness, Contrast, Color Temperature, White
Balance, H-Position, V-Position, Clock, Phase, Default and Exit.
EXIT: Exit the on-screen menu.
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General Setup
POWER LATCHING: This OSD feature allows the system to memorize the power status before
powering off.
ON: Enable the function.
OFF: Disable the function.
POWER AUTO ON: Setting the video input priority whenever power is turned ON.
AV1: Set channel to AV1 when power is turned ON.
AV2: Set channel to AV2 when power is turned ON.
S-Video: Set channel to S-Video when power is turned ON.
VGA: Set channel to VGA when power is turned ON.
None: No changing.
KEY LOCK: This function provides protection when an unauthorized person tries to access the OSD
settings.
ON: Key-lock function enabled.
OFF: Key-lock function disabled.
Key-lock release: To release key-lock function, press Up and Down for more than 5 sec.
LANGUAGE: Allows user to select the language, English, Spanish or French.
BACKLIGHT: Allows user to adjust the panel’s backlight luminance.
When pressing the Up/Down button, the number displayed will not be in serial order.
DISPLAY: Show/Hide channel title
ON: Show channel title
OFF: Hide channel title after approx. 5 sec.
VIDEO LOSS SETUP: Controls monitor luminance when video is not detected.
V-LOSS SLEEP TIME: Controls video loss count down timer.
VOLUME: To adjust the built-in speakers’ output volume
EXIT: Exit the on-screen menu.
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Video Setup
BRIGHTNESS 68
CONTRAST 23
COLOR 22
TINT 50
SHARPNESS 80
VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC
SCAN MODE
LARGE
COLOR TEMP 6500
DEFAULT
BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the overall picture shade and brightness.
CONTRAST: Provides adjustment for contrast between light and dark areas of the picture.
When pressing the Up/Down button, the number displayed will not be in serial order.
COLOR: Adjusts the color gain on the screen.
Please note that the color will not be black-and-white when turning the number down to 0.
TINT: Adjusts overall colors onscreen. (NTSC only)
When pressing the Up/Down button, the number displayed will not be in serial order.
SHARPNESS: Sets the desired sharpening enhancement to the picture.
When pressing the Up/Down button, the number displayed will not be in serial order.
VIDEO SYSTEM: Displays video system types in NTSC or PAL (display only).
SCAN MODE: Selects monitor display format. Select LARGE to permit the picture to be larger than the actual display
area. Select SMALL to constrain the picture to the size of the display.
LARGE: Permits the displaying picture to be larger than actual displaying area.
SMALL: Permits the displaying picture to approximately match the actual size of displaying area.
COLOR TEMP: Selects color temperature of either 6500°K or 9300°K.
DEFAULT: Sets the monitor to the original factory setting.
Original factory setting (General Setup, Video Setup).
EXIT: Exits the on-screen menu.
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VGA Setup
AUTO
BRIGHTNESS 50
CONTRAST 100
COLOR TEMP 9300
WHITE BALANCE
H – POSITION 54
V – POSITION 50
CLOCK 50
PHASE 64
DEFAULT
EXIT
AUTO: Auto-optimizes displaying picture under PC mode.
BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the overall picture shade and brightness.
CONTRAST: Adjusts the contrast between light or dark areas of the picture
COLOR TEMP: Selects color temperature to either 6500°k or 9300°K.
WHITE BALANCE: Allows the overall picture performance in gray-scale optimization.
H-POSITION: Adjusts the horizontal position.
V-POSITION: Adjusts the vertical position.
CLOCK: Use to adjust best picture quality.
It adjusts the numbers of the pixel clock across one line at a time.
Therefore, it can affect the picture position and size.
PHASE: Use to adjust best picture quality.
It adjusts the sampling phase across one pixel at a time.
When the phase is not adjusted properly, the picture will be unclear.
Therefore this value should be carefully adjusted.
DEFAULT: Sets the monitor to the original factory setting.
Original factory setting (VGA Setup).
EXIT: Exits the on-screen menu.
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LCD Monitor Mounting Guide
Desktop Arm Mount (VESA Standard)
When adjusting the VESA Standard Arms to
the back side of the LCD monitor, use the
4x8 (mm) screw.
For further information, refer to the Arm
Manual.
Adjust the viewing angle of LCD monitor to fit most
comfortable monitoring status.
45
45
15
15
Mounting the monitor on the rack
R
ac
k
M
ount
Note:
When adjusting to a rack, an optional rack mount is needed for the back side of the LCD monitor.
Optional rack mounts sold separately.
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Connecting Device
Audio 2 OUTIN
Audio 2
Audio 1 OUTIN
Audio 1
S-Vi deo
IN
Video 2
OUT
Video 2
IN
Video 1
OUT
Video 1
IN
PC Audio
IN
VGA
AC IN
Camera orother
vide o sourc e
C a m era or ot her
video sourc e
DVD o r other
video sourc e
PC
Loop out to
another
video devic e
Audio source
1. Connect PC to Monitor through VGA connector as shown on the above picture.
2. Connect external device, such as DVD or Game Player, to Monitor as shown on the above picture.
3. Connect CCD Camera 1 and 2 to Monitor through Video Input 1 and 2 (BNC connector) as shown on the above
picture.
4. Support resolution.
17” Monitor Display Modes
Mode Resolution Refresh Rate
VGA 640x480 up to 75Hz
SVGA 800x600 up to 75Hz
XGA 1024x768 up to 75Hz
SXGA 1280x1024 up to 75Hz
19” Monitor Display Modes
Mode Resolution Refresh Rate
VGA 640x480 up to 75Hz
SVGA 800x600 up to 75Hz
XGA 1024x768 up to 75Hz
SXGA 1280x1024 up to 75Hz
Although this monitor supports above RGB signals, any resolutions not matched by this monitor (SXGA) will
be expanded or shrunk, which will affect image quality.
To view high-quality images, it is recommended that the PC's resolution should be set to SXGA (1280x1024)
resolution.
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Troubleshooting
Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and a solution.
Symptom Solution
Monitor will not turn on ●Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER button.
No picture, no sound ●Check cable connections. There is no sound in “Video Loss”.
No sound, picture OK ●Check audio cable connections.
●Try pressing Volume Up button in the Menu.
Poor color, sound OK ●Check cable connections.
●Adjust Video set up menu.
Poor color or no color ●Adjust Color and/or Tint (NTSC only).
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Model Number VM617 VM619
Panel Size 17.0” 19.0”
Aspect Ratio 4:3 4:3
640 x 480
@ 60/72/75
640 x 480
@ 60/72/75
800 x 600
@ 56/60/72/75
800 x 600
@ 56/60/72/75
1024 x 768
@ 60/70/75
1024 x 768
@ 60/70/75
Resolution/Scan
1280 x 1024
@ 60/75
1280 x 1024
@ 60/75
Brightness 250cd/m2(*1) 250cd/m2(∗1)
Viewing Angle(H/V) 160°/160° 160°/160°
Response Time 12ms (Typ) 12ms (Typ)
Sync. Format NTSC/PAL
Frequency (Horizontal) PC: 31.5K - 80KHz, Video 15750 / 15625Hz (NTSC / PAL) (∗2)
Frequency (Vertical) PC: 56Hz -75Hz, Video: 50 / 60Hz (∗2)
Video
Interface
D-SUB 15IN x 1, Video In x 2 (BNC), Video Out x 2 (BNC), S-Video
In x 1
Audio
Interface Audio In x 2, Audio Out x 2, PC-Audio In x 1
Input Power AC In x 1
Input
Interfaces
Termination 75ohm (Auto Termination)
Built-in Speakers Yes (2 pcs)
Front Panel Button Power, Source, Up/Down, Menu, Auto
OSD Language English, French, Spanish
VESA Mounting VESA 100
Weight 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) 14.3 lb (6.5 kg)
External Dimensions
(WxHxD)
15.4x13.9x2.9 in.
(390x354.5x74.2 mm)
16.7x15.6x3.0 in.
(425x396x75.6 mm)
Safety & EMI UL, CUL, FCC/B, CE
Power 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz (∗3)
Power Consumption (max) 40 W 40 W
Temp (Oper.) 14°F ~122°F (-10°C to 50°C)
Humidity 20% ~ 80%
Accessories Power Cord, User Manual
LCD Color Monitor Specification
(∗1) The brightness spec. 250cd/m2is from panel spec.
(∗2) It is not guaranteed for all the specified range.
(∗3) Use the supplied power supply cord at 120 VAC or less.
Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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LCD Color Monitor Dimensions
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Maintenance
The VN617 and VM619 monitors require no scheduled maintenance.
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.
Vicon Industries Inc.
89 Arkay Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: 631-952-CCTV (2288); Toll-Free: 1-800-645-9116; Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288)
For service or returns from countries in Europe, contact:
Vicon Industries Ltd
Brunel Way
Fareham, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
2. Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the following information:
a. Name and address of the company returning the unit
b. Name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
c. R. A. number
d. Brief description of the installation
e. Complete description of the problem and circumstances under which it occurs
f. Unit’s original date of purchase, if still under warranty
3. Pack the unit carefully. Use the original shipping carton or its equivalent for maximum protection.
4. Mark the R.A. number on the outside of the carton on the shipping label.
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