X10 Wireless Technology VK79A Additional Setup Options Picture Orientation, MULTI-CAMERA Systems

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Additional Setup Options

Picture Orientation

Vertical Orientation: If you choose not to mount the camera upside down. Here’s how to flip the picture vertically in the camera so that the display on the TV is the right way up:

1.Press and release C1.

2.Press and hold Setup on the remote until the C1 button lights green.

3.Press Iris Up to flip the picture. Press Iris Down to flip it back.

4.Press Setup again to save this setting.

Horizontal Orientation: You can also use the camera like a rearview mirror by reversing the picture horizontally from left to right:

1.Press and release C1.

2.Press and hold Setup on the remote until the C1 button lights green.

MULTI-CAMERA SYSTEMS

The Sentinel Camera System is designed so that you can use up to four cameras together. Follow the steps in this section to set up and use your additional cameras.

Setting Up Multiple Cameras

Each camera comes pre-programmed as camera 1 (C1). The first camera you set up will stay C1. Program the additional cameras as C2, C3, and C4:

1. Pick the camera to use as C2.

Follow the instructions at the

beginning of the manual to set it up.

3.Press Focus Up to reverse the picture. Press Focus Down to reverse it back.

4.Press Setup again to save this setting.

Note, if you flip the picture vertically, you also need to flip it horizontally. This also makes the left and right movement buttons work the correct way for upside down mounting.

Up and Down arrows flip the camera image from left to right (mirror image).

Up and Down arrows flip the image from top to bottom.

2. Set the mode switch on the bottom

of that camera to Program.

Bottom of camera

3.Press C2 on your remote control to set this camera to C2.

4.Set the mode switch back to

Transmit Enable.

Repeat these steps for the rest of the cameras, using C3 for the third camera and C4 for the fourth camera.

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Contents Model VK79A Contents IntroductionBasic Camera Setup Basic Camera SetupBasic Camera Setup Basic Camera Setup Basic Camera Setup Secure Video Connection Setup Basic Camera OperationSecure Video Connection Setup Remote Control FeaturesStored Positions Remote Control Features Focus ControlsIris Controls Mounting the CameraMounting the Camera, Mounting the camera on a ceilingMounting the camera on a wall using the bracket provided Additional Setup Options Picture Orientation Setting Up Multiple CamerasTransmit Enable MULTI-CAMERA SystemsAdvanced Setup Options Advanced Setup Options Recording with a VCR Advanced Onscreen Menu OptionsAdvanced Onscreen Menu Options Iris Settings Advanced Onscreen Menu Options Backlight CompensationAdvanced Onscreen Menu Options Color Settings Advanced Onscreen Menu Options Lens Settings Advanced Onscreen Menu Options Automatic Picture ControlAdvanced Onscreen Menu Options Alarm Position Advanced Onscreen Menu Options Picture ReversalAdvanced Onscreen Menu Options Restore Presets defaults Advanced Onscreen Menu Options Onscreen Camera Label IDTroubleshooting If there’s no camera picture on your TV wireless connectionAdvanced Onscreen Menu Options Troubleshooting Set Abcd channel switch Bottom of camera Bottom of receiverHome Control Home Control Controlling X10 ModulesX10 Wireless Technology, Inc. Limited One Year Warranty X10.com, a division of X10 Wireless Technology, IncFCC Caution

VK79A specifications

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One of the main features of the VK79A is its user-friendly interface, which is designed to simplify the process of controlling devices through a centralized system. The remote control functionality allows users to operate multiple devices from a distance, thereby providing convenience and flexibility. This is particularly advantageous for controlling lights, thermostats, security systems, and other appliances without needing to be physically present.

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