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This User’s Guide describes the operating procedures of the VN-S400U. For the installation and activation setup
of the VN-S400U, refer to the separate Instructions.
Surveillance cameras and encoders are mentioned in this User’s Guide as connectable devices. For advice on the
correct operation of these devices, refer to the separate instruction manuals that are provided with them.
1-1. Main Functions of the VN-S400U
1. Multi-Viewing
Simultaneous connection to multiple devices.
Simultaneous viewing of up to 16 devices.
2. Record / Playback
Recording of images from the connected devices being viewed and playing it back later.
Timer recordings.
3. Snap Shot
Saving still images in a desired folder.
4. Alarm processing
Setting of the method of notification on receiving an alarm from a connected device.
5. Camera control and external device control
Panning / tilting / zooming / of connected cameras.
Control of the devices connected to the serial ports of the VN-A1U.
1-2. Operating Environment
The following PC environment is required to effectively utilize the functions provided with the VN-S400U.
<PC machine>
Type ..................... PC/AT compatible
CPU ..................... Pentium III, 1 GHz or higher
Memory ................ 256 MB or more
Graphic board ...... DirectX support
1024 x 768 or better, True Color (24-bit) or higher
* The on-board video chip may sometimes malfunction.
Sound card .......... Sound Blaster (PCI) recommended
LAN card .............. 100BASE-TX
<Compatible OS>
Windows 2000 Professional (SP3) of the English version
Windows XP Professional (SP1) of the English version
Windows XP Home Edition (SP1) of the Einglish version
Note:
In installation and execution of a program Administrator authority is required
<Other>
Microsoft DirectX runtime package 8.1 or higher
Windows Media Format runtime package 7.1 or higher
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1)
* The above operating environment is suggested as a reference for the operation of the VN-S400 and does not
guarantee its operation.
1-3. Compatible Models
The VN-S400U is connectable with the following models and mentioned versions or higher:
VN-C1U (Ver.4.0), VN-C2U (Ver.4.0), VN-C3U (Ver.2.1),
VN-C30U (Ver.1.7), VN-A1U (Ver.2.0), VN-C10U (Ver.1.2)
* It is recommended to use the models in the latest versions.
1. Introduction