Frequently Asked Questions - Vicon AurorAcorD Guide Rapide

What should I do if I forget my password?
If you forget your front panel password but you know your Menu/Setup password, use your Menu/Setup password to unlock
the front panel. Then overwrite the front panel password with a new front panel password.
If you forget your Menu/Setup password or you have set only the front panel password, press the
is in one of the following screens: Enter Menu/Setup Password screen, Front Panel Password or Menu/Setup Password. The help
system will display an encrypted version of your Menu/Setup password. Call Vicon Technical Support at 1-800-34-VICON
(1-800-348-4266) and give them the encrypted password so that they can determine the password for you.
Can I control a receiver on the spot and main display monitors?
Yes. A receiver can be controlled in a multi-picture display by pressing
window/quadrant. In full screen mode, press the desired camera number button and then
, then the desired camera number, then
SPOT
MONITOR
Why can I select the various multi-screen displays, but I can't select individual full screen displays on the
main display monitor?
The spot monitor is selected. Press
What is the live frame rate?
The unit has a system frame rate of 30 frames per second. The system frame rate must be divided by the number of active
cameras to calculate the per-camera frame rate.
How do I manually sequence video?
If the sequence mode is set to Manual Only in the programming screens, press
to step through the cameras. If the mode is set to Auto + Man or Auto Only, press
ENTER
Then press to override the automatic sequence dwell time and step through the cameras.
SEQUENCE
Is it possible to input video images through the looping D-shells on the rear of the unit?
No. These D-shell connectors are video loop out only. Video loops in through the standard BNC connectors only.
I turned on Sequencing but I do not see any sequencing cameras. What should I do?
For a full screen display or for a window on the main display monitors to show sequencing video, two steps must be performed:
1) the sequence field must not be set to Off on the Window Configuration screen (press
2) sequencing must be enabled by pressing the
Is the AurorAcorD capable of simultaneous record, playback and archive to floppy or CD-RW?
Yes. (Note that your AurorAcorD may not include a CD-RW or floppy drive, depending upon the model.)
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Quick Guide
MECH .
P/T ZOOM
again (the spot monitor LED will be off) to re-select the main display monitor.
SPOT
MONITOR
key.
SEQUENCE
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Frequently Asked Questions

MECH and then the button (1-16) corresponding to the
P/T ZOOM
MECH
P/T ZOOM
to enable sequencing and then press
SEQUENCE
SEQUENCE
SETUP
For complete instructions, see Instruction Manual XX091.
key while the AurorAcorD
HELP
. On the spot monitor, press
to start automatic sequencing.
to access this screen) and