Setup and Configuration

Current Weather Screen

The Current Weather screen (FIG. 23) displays a detailed description of the day’s weather forecast. This screen includes the outdoor temperature, the expected high and low temperatures for the current day, the wind chill/heat index temperature, the wind direction and speed, the percent humidity, the dew point, and barometric pressure. The ViewStat

Color Communicating Thermostat receives this information from AMX’s i!-Weather service. This screen is view-only. You can disable this screen so it does not appear when you navigate through the thermostat’s screens. See the Disabling the Forecast Screens on page 35 for more information.

FIG. 23 Current Weather screen

Pressing Mode/Select takes you to the 5-Day Forecast screen. This screen returns to the main screen after a 20-second timeout.

5-Day Forecast Screen

The 5-Day Forecast screen (FIG. 24) displays the high and low temperatures and the expected weather condition for each of the next five days. The ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat receives this information from AMX’s i!-Weather

service. This screen is view-only. You can disable this screen so it does not appear when you navigate through the thermostat’s screens. See the Disabling the Forecast Screens on page 35 for more information.

FIG. 24 5-Day Forecast screen

Pressing Mode/Select takes you to the Thermostat Mode screen. This screen returns to the main screen after a 20-second timeout.

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AMX ENV-VST-C manual Current Weather Screen, Day Forecast Screen

ENV-VST-C specifications

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One of the main features of the AMX ENV-VST-C is its ability to support a wide range of video formats and resolutions. The device is capable of encoding and streaming in 4K, Full HD, and SD resolutions, ensuring that users can produce high-quality content regardless of their specific requirements. This versatility makes it suitable for various applications, including live event streaming, corporate communications, and even online educational platforms.

The ENV-VST-C utilizes state-of-the-art encoding technologies, such as H.264 and H.265, providing users with high-quality video while optimizing bandwidth usage. H.265, in particular, allows for significantly smaller file sizes compared to H.264, all without sacrificing video quality. This efficiency is crucial for users looking to reduce costs associated with bandwidth and storage, especially in environments where video distribution is critical.

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