AVE VSI-Pro-Max-8 User Manual

VSI-PRO

MAX 8

8 CHANNEL

EXPANDABLE

POS / CASH REGISTER

INTERFACE

Operation Manual

September 2010

VSI-Pro Max 8

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................8

1.1 VSI / VSI+ / VSI-Pro / VSI-Pro Max Backward Compatibility ............................................................................................8

2. Features & Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................................9

2.1 Features.......................................................................................................................................................................................9

2.2 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................................10

3. Connections.................................................................................................................................................................................................11

3.1 LED Indicators..........................................................................................................................................................................11

3.2 RS-232 Serial Input.................................................................................................................................................................12

4. User Front Panel Controls........................................................................................................................................................................15

4.1 Front Panel Controls...............................................................................................................................................................15

5. Programming..............................................................................................................................................................................................17

5.1 Getting Started.........................................................................................................................................................................17

5.2 Main- Menu Programming.....................................................................................................................................................17

5.3 Register Select.........................................................................................................................................................................17

TCPIP...................................................................................................................................................................................18

Generic ..............................................................................................................................................................................19

Addressable VSI (VSI-ADD) .........................................................................................................................................19

ANSI Commands ............................................................................................................................................................19

Registers A - Z .........................................................................................................................................................19 - 25

5.4 Screen Setup............................................................................................................................................................................26

Text Grayscale.................................................................................................................................................................26

Background Gayscale....................................................................................................................................................26

Character Positioning ...................................................................................................................................................26

Clock..................................................................................................................................................................................26

On-Screen Titler ..............................................................................................................................................................27

Language Settings .........................................................................................................................................................28

5.5 Text Display ................................................................................................................................................................................29

Screen Blank....................................................................................................................................................................29

Display Lines....................................................................................................................................................................29

Characters per Line .......................................................................................................................................................29

Display Format.................................................................................................................................................................30

Space Compress ...........................................................................................................................................................30

Left Justified.....................................................................................................................................................................30

Scroll Delay........................................................................................................................................................................30

Display........................................................................................................................ ........................................................30

5.6 Communication........................................................................................................................................................................31

Register Settings ............................................................................................................................................................31

Interface Type................................................................................................................. ..................................31

RX Baudrate......................................................................................................................................................31

TX Baudrate......................................................................................................................................................32

TX Protocol........................................................................................................................................................32

Parity...................................................................................................................................................................32

Data Bits............................................................................................................................................................32

Hardware Handshaking................................................................................................................................32

Software Handshaking ..................................................................................................................................33

Auto Linefeed....................................................................................................................................................33

Network Settings ............................................................................................................................................................33

Type....................................................................................................................................................................33

Address .............................................................................................................................................................34

Protocol .............................................................................................................................................................34

Baud Rate .........................................................................................................................................................34

Network Program...........................................................................................................................................................35

Address ID......................................................................................................................................................35

Select Channel...............................................................................................................................................35

Network Master Reset.................................................................................................................................................36

Address ID........................................................................................................................................................36

Do Master Reset..............................................................................................................................................36

Master Reset and Programming Network Settings Menu Using A PC..............................................................37

5.7 Exception Report.....................................................................................................................................................................42

Overview...........................................................................................................................................................................42

Exception History...........................................................................................................................................42

DVR Selection...................................................................................................................................................44

Time Search....................................................................................................................................................44

Output Exceptions ..........................................................................................................................................45

Set Exceptions.................................................................................................................................................................45

Exception String...............................................................................................................................................47

Range..................................................................................................................................................................48

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5.8 Alarm Output............................................................................................................................................................................51

5.9 Test / Demo Mode.......................................................................................................... ..........................................................55

5.10 Download/Upload Setup.......................................................................................................................................................59

5.11 Help............................................................................................................................................................................................67

Operator............................................................................................................................................................48

Time Stamping................................................................................................................................................................50

Duplicate Line .................................................................................................................................................................50

Scroll Matching...............................................................................................................................................................50

Alarm No...........................................................................................................................................................................52

Alarm Trigger ..................................................................................................................................................................52

Normal State.....................................................................................................................................................................52

Alarm Duration.................................................................................................................................................................53

Flag Type............................................................................................................................................................................53

Flag Duration....................................................................................................................................................................53

Triggered T ext..................................................................................................................................................................53

RTS Triggered T ext Delay ............................................................................................................................54

Set Triggered T ext...........................................................................................................................................54

Video Loss ........................................................................................................................................................................54

Port 1 Test........................................................................................................................................................................55

Data Capture....................................................................................................................................................................57

Register Demo..................................................................................................................................................................58

Version ID...........................................................................................................................................................................58

Download/Upload Setup Using VSI-Pro Max to VSI-Pro Max...............................................................................59

Download/Upload Setup Using a PC............................................................................................................................61

PC Programming Software..........................................................................................................................................61

Update Firmware..............................................................................................................................................................64

Firmware Update Utility .................................................................................................................................................64

APPENDICES

Appendix A : Problem Solving Guide.........................................................................................................................................................67

Appendix B : Hard Alarm Output................................................................................................................................................................70

Appendix C : DVR T ext Input Connections................................................................................................................................................71

Appendix D : UTP Connections.....................................................................................................................................................................72

Appendix E : P2RS Parallel to Serial Converter......................................................................................................................................73

Appendix F : USB to RS-232 Converter......................................................................................................................................................75

Appendix G : VSIB Installation.....................................................................................................................................................................76

Appendix H : ECR Interface Cards.............................................................................................................................................................77

Appendix I : ANSI Driver Commnads.........................................................................................................................................................77

Appendix J : RS-232 to RS-485 Converter...............................................................................................................................................78

Appendix K : TCIP232 Adapter ....................................................................................................................................................................79

Appendix L : VSI-Pro Max 8 Networking ..................................................................................................................................................80

Appendix M : Network Communication and Configuration .................................................................................................................81

Hydra / Regcom .............................................................................................................................................................................81

Master Protocol (VSI-ADD) ..........................................................................................................................................................84

Vnetworker Connections ............................................................................................................................................................85

Vnetworker PC Application ..........................................................................................................................................................86

Appendix N : VSI-Pro Max Jumper Settings.............................................................................................................................................89

Appendix P : AL-16 Alarm Relay Expanison Device................................................................................................................................91

Appendix Q : POS / CCTV Applications......................................................................................................................................................91

Appendix R : Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................................92

Appendix S : Master Reset to Factory Defaults......................................................................................................................................93

T ABLES

T able 1 : Pin-Out of the DB-9 Female Connector on the VSI-Pro MaxRS-232...................................................................................12

T able 2 : RS-232 DB-9 Pin-Out vs VSI-Pro Max DB-9 Pin-Out...............................................................................................................12

T able 3 : Pin-Out of the DB-9 Female Connector on the VSI-Pro Max RS-422 / RS-485.................................................................13

T able 4 : ANSI Driver Commands................................................................................................................................................................77

Table 5 : VSI-Pro Max 8 Master DB-9 Pin-Out...........................................................................................................................................82

T able 6 : Hydra DB-9 Pin-Out........................................................................................................................................................................82

T able 7 : RJ-45 Pin-Out...................................................................................................................................................................................82

Table 8 : RS-485 Network Dat a Cable Wiring...........................................................................................................................................83

T able 9 : Hydra RS-232 Parameters ........................................................................................................................................................83

T able 10 : Network Parameters ...............................................................................................................................................................83

Table 1 1: Hydra / Regcom Dipswitch Settings .......................................................................................................................................83

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FIGURES

Figure 1 : VSI-Pro Max 8 Front Indicator LEDs and Programming Pushbuttons.......................................................................11

Figure 2 : VSI-Pro Max 8 Rear Connections.............................................................................................................................................11

Figure 3 : VSI-Pro Max 8 Connections....................................................................................................................................................13

Figure 4 : VSI-Pro Max 8 Earth Grounding Connection.......................................................................................................................14

Figure 5 : Four Front Panel Push Button of VSI-Pro Max 8................................................................................................................15

Figure 6 : Four Front Panel Push Button of VSI-Pro Max 8 (Down) .................................................................................................15

Figure 7 : Four Front Panel Push Button of VSI-Pro Max 8 (Up) ......................................................................................................16

Figure 8 : Four Front Panel Push Button of VSI-Pro Max 8 (Set) .....................................................................................................16

Figure 9 : VSI-Pro Max 8 Main-Menu.........................................................................................................................................................17

Figure 10 : Register Select Sub-Menu......................................................................................................................................................18

Figure 11 : TCPIP Sub Menu........................................................................................................................................................................18

Figure 12 : Addressable VSI Sub-Menu (VSI-ADD) ...............................................................................................................................19

Figure 13 : ADS Sub-Menu...........................................................................................................................................................................19

Figure 14 : Beetle / 50 Printers Sub-Menu...............................................................................................................................................19

Figure 15 : Casio TK-T 500 Sub-Menu.......................................................................................................................................................19

Figure 16 : Casio TE-2200 Sub-Menu........................................................................................................................................................19

Figure 17 : Clarity Epos Sub-Menu..............................................................................................................................................................19

Figure 18 : Delta Sono 3.1 Sub-Menu.........................................................................................................................................................20

Figure 19 : Dresser Wayne Sub-Menu......................................................................................................................................................20

Figure 20 : POS / CDU Sub-Menu................................................................................................................................................................20

Figure 21 : Nucleus Sub-Menu....................................................................................................................................................................20

Figure 22 : Edacom Sub-Menu....................................................................................................................................................................20

Figure 23 : Model E90 Sub-Menu................................................................................................................................................................20

Figure 24 : Epson Generic Sub-Menu.........................................................................................................................................................20

Figure 25 : Fujitzu 9920 Sub-Menu..............................................................................................................................................................20

Figure 26 : Gasboy Sub-Menu......................................................................................................................................................................21

Figure 27 : Gilbarco Sub-Menu.....................................................................................................................................................................21

Figure 28 : IBM 3151 T erminal Sub-Menu.................................................................................................................................................21

Figure 29 : IBM RDS Sub-Menu....................................................................................................................................................................21

Figure 30 : Micrelec Sub-Menu....................................................................................................................................................................21

Figure 31 : Micrelec MS Series Sub-Menu...............................................................................................................................................21

Figure 32 : Micrelec 9500 Sub-Menu.........................................................................................................................................................21

Figure 33 : Micros Sub-Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................22

Figure 34 : Micros IDN Networker...............................................................................................................................................................22

Figure 35 : Micros ISN Networker................................................................................................................................................................22

Figure 36 : NCR Sub-Menu............................................................................................................................................................................22

Figure 37 : Nixdorf Beetle Sub-Menu..........................................................................................................................................................22

Figure 38 : Norand 1200 Sub-Menu.............................................................................................................................................................23

Figure 39 : Nucleus Printer Sub-Menu........................................................................................................................................................23

Figure 40 : Omega 2000 Sub-Menu............................................................................................................................................................23

Figure 41 : Panasonic Sub-Menu................................................................................................................................................................23

Figure 42 : Schlumberger Sub-Menu.........................................................................................................................................................23

Figure 43 : Sharp Sub-Menu.........................................................................................................................................................................23

Figure 44 : Sharp 750 ER-01PUSub-Menu..................................................................................................................................................24

Figure 45 : Sharp ER-A410/420Sub-Menu..................................................................................................................................................24

Figure 46 : Sharp UP600/700 Sub-Menu....................................................................................................................................................24

Figure 47 : Sicom Sub-Menu.........................................................................................................................................................................24

Figure 48 : Spedit CCTV Sub-Menu.............................................................................................................................................................24

Figure 49 : Suntronic Sub-Menu..................................................................................................................................................................24

Figure 50 : TCI Sub-Menu..............................................................................................................................................................................24

Figure 51 : TEC Slip Printer Sub-Menu.......................................................................................................................................................24

Figure 52 : TKMAX Sub-Menu......................................................................................................................................................................25

Figure 53 : Uniwell UN 4025 Sub-Menu......................................................................................................................................................25

Figure 54 : UP3000/3300 Sub-Menu.........................................................................................................................................................25

Figure 55 : Verifone Sub-Menu....................................................................................................................................................................25

Figure 56 : Weigh Scale Sub-Menu.............................................................................................................................................................25

Figure 57 : Screen Setup Sub-Menu............................................................................................................................................................26

Figure 58 : Clock Display Sub-Menu...........................................................................................................................................................27

Figure 59 : On-Screen Titler Sub-Menu......................................................................................................................................................28

Figure 60 : Language Sub-Menu..................................................................................................................................................................28

Figure 61 : Text Display Sub-Menu.............................................................................................................................................................29

Figure 62 : Communication Sub-Menu.......................................................................................................................................................31

Figure 63 : Register Settings Sub-Menu....................................................................................................................................................31

Figure 64 : Network Settings Sub-Menu...................................................................................................................................................33

Figure 65 : Network Program Sub-Menu..................................................................................................................................................35

Figure 66 : Main Menu of Slave Channels.................................................................................................................................................35

Figure 67 : Network Master Reset Sub-Menu..........................................................................................................................................36

Figure 68 : VSI-Pro Max 8 with PC/Laptop Connection..........................................................................................................................37

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Figure 69 : Main Menu Page.........................................................................................................................................................................37

Figure 70 : Remote Menu Page....................................................................................................................................................................37

Figure 71A : Communication Setting Page................................................................................................................................................38

Figure 71B : VSI-Pro PC Software can establish communication with VSI-Pro Max 8..................................................................38

Figure 72 : Master Reset Page....................................................................................................................................................................39

Figure 73A : Communication Menu Page...................................................................................................................................................40

Figure 73B : Download Complete Page......................................................................................................................................................41

Figure 74 : Exception Report Sub-Menu.....................................................................................................................................................43

Figure 75 : Exception History Sub-Menu....................................................................................................................................................43

Figure 76 : Display of View Exception.........................................................................................................................................................43

Figure 77 : DVR Selection Sub-Menu.........................................................................................................................................................44

Figure 78 : DVR-3011,3021,MVDR3000, MVDR5000 Sub-Menu..........................................................................................................44

Figure 79 : Display of Time Search.............................................................................................................................................................44

Figure 80 : VSI-Pro Max 8 with DVR Control Connections....................................................................................................................45

Figure 81 : Set Exception Sub-Menu..........................................................................................................................................................46

Figure 82 : Scroll Matching Sub Menu.......................................................................................................................................................51

Figure 83 : Alarm Output Sub-Menu...........................................................................................................................................................51

Figure 84 : Triggered T ext Sub-Menu........................................................................................................................................................53

Figure 85 : Set Triggered T ext Sub-Menu.................................................................................................................................................54

Figure 86 : Test / Demo Mode Sub-Menu..................................................................................................................................................55

Figure 87 : Port 1 Sub-Menu........................................................................................................................................................................55

Figure 88 : Recerve [ RX ] T est Sub-Menu...............................................................................................................................................55

Figure 89 : Transmit [ RX ] T est Sub-Menu...............................................................................................................................................56

Figure 90 : RX / TX Test Sub-Menu.............................................................................................................................................................56

Figure 91 : Baudrate Scan Sub-Menu........................................................................................................................................................56

Figure 92 : Data Capture Sub-Menu...........................................................................................................................................................57

Figure 93 : Capture to Port 1 Sub-Menu....................................................................................................................................................57

Figure 94 : Capture to Memory....................................................................................................................................................................57

Figure 95 : Register Demo Sub-Menu........................................................................................................................................................58

Figure 96 : Download/Upload Data Cable.................................................................................................................................................59

Figure 97 : Download/Upload Setup Using VSI-Pro Max to VSI-Pro Max..........................................................................................59

Figure 98 : Download/Upload Sub-Menu..................................................................................................................................................60

Figure 99 : Download Setup Sub-Menu & Display.................................................................................. ..................................................60

Figure 100 : Upload Setup Sub-Menu & Display.....................................................................................................................................60

Figure 101 : Program Download Main Menu...........................................................................................................................................61

Figure 102 : Remote Menu............................................................................................................................................................................62

Figure 103 : File Menu.....................................................................................................................................................................................63

Figure 104 : About Menu...............................................................................................................................................................................63

Figure 105 : PC Programming Cable Pin Out............................................................................................................................................63

Figure 106 : Firmware Update Sub Menu.................................................................................................................................................64

Figure 107 : Hyper Terminal Main Menu....................................................................................................................................................64

Figure 108 : Connect To Menu.....................................................................................................................................................................65

Figure 109 : Port Settings Menu..................................................................................................................................................................65

Figure 110 : In-System Programming Display .........................................................................................................................................66

Figure 11 1 : Help Sub-Menu..........................................................................................................................................................................67

Figure 112 : Hard Alarm Output...................................................................................................................................................................70

Figure 113 : VSI-Pro Max 8 with DVR T ext Input Connections .............................................................................................................71

Figure 114 : VSI-Pro Max 8 and DVR RS-485 Pin Outs............................................................................. ...............................................71

Figure 115 : VSI-Pro Max 8 UTP Connections...........................................................................................................................................72

Figure 116 : VSI-Pro Max 8 RJ45 Pin Out s.................................................................................................................................................72

Figure 117 : RJ45 Connector .........................................................................................................................................................................72

Figure 118 : VSI-Pro Max 8 and CA T5 Breakout ......................................................................................................................................72

Figure 119 : P2RS Parallel to Serial Converter Front Panel..................................................................................................................73

Figure 120 : P2RS Parallel to Serial Converter Rear Panel .................................................................................................................73

Figure 121 : P2RS Parallel Connection Cables.........................................................................................................................................73

Figure 122 : DB-25 Cable................................................................................................................................................................................73

Figure 123 : Centronics Cable......................................................................................................................................................................73

Figure 124 : Pin-Out for P2RS to VSI-Pro Max 8......................................................................................................................................73

Figure 125 : P2RS-Pro Front Panel..............................................................................................................................................................74

Figure 126 : P2RS-Pro Rear Panel...............................................................................................................................................................74

Figure 127 : VSI-Pro Max 8 with P2RS and P2RS-Pro Connections...................................................................................................74

Figure 128 : USB to RS-232 Converter PCB .............................................................................................................................................75

Figure 129 : USB232 Adapter ......................................................................................................................................................................75

Figure 130 : VSI-Pro Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................................76

Figure 131 : VSIB Front Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................76

Figure 132 : VSIB Rear Panel........................................................................................................................................................................76

Figure 133 : VSIB Connection Cable...........................................................................................................................................................76

Figure 134 : Cable Connection to the VSIB................................................................................................................................................76

Figure 135 : Pin-Out for VSIB to VSI-Pro....................................................................................................................................................76

Figure 136 : TK 6000/7000 PCB and Cable................................................................................................................................................77

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Figure 137 : TK 2300 and Adapter ................................................................................................................................................................77

Figure 138 : TE-2200 Thermal Printer Adapter ........................................................................................................................................77

Figure 139 : RS-232 to RS-485/422 Converter PCB ................................................................................................................................78

Figure 140 : RS-422/RS-485 Connections..................................................................................................................................................78

Figure 141 : RS-232 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................78

Figure 142 : Front of TCPIP232 Adapter .....................................................................................................................................................79

Figure 143 : Rear of TCPIP 232 Adapter ....................................................................................................................................................79

Figure 144 : VSI-Pro Max 8 Connections with TCPIP 232 Adapter ......................................................................................................79

Figure 145 : Pin-Out for TCPIP 232 Adapter to VSI-Pro Max 8..............................................................................................................79

Figure 146 : RJ45 Connector Pin Out..........................................................................................................................................................81

Figure 147 : DS-20-OF VSI-Pro Max PCB Rack........................................................................................................................................81

Figure 148 : VSI-Pro Max 8 Networking Connection Diagram..............................................................................................................82

Figure 149 : VSI-Pro Max 8 Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................................83

Figure 150 : Hydra / Regcom Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................83

Figure 151 : Hydra /Regcom Rear Panel....................................................................................................................................................83

Figure 152 : VSI-Pro Max 8 Connnection Diagram for RS-485 Network............................................................................................85

Figure 153 : Hydra Connnection Diagram for RS-485 Network...........................................................................................................85

Figure 154 : Laptop Connnection Diagram for RS-485 Network.........................................................................................................86

Figure 155 : Vnetworker Software Main Menu.......................................................................................................................................86

Figure 156 : Status Display ..........................................................................................................................................................................87

Figure 157 : Window Tile Options ...............................................................................................................................................................87

Figure 158 : Remote Keyboard Window ...................................................................................................................................................88

Figure 159 : Time / Date Set Up Window ..................................................................................................................................................89

Figure 160 : Front Side of VSI-Pro Max 8 PCB Jumper Settings.........................................................................................................89

Figure 161 : Rear Side of VSI-Pro Max 8 PCB Jumper Settings..........................................................................................................90

Figure 162 : Network Termination of VSI-Pro Max 8 PCB Jumper Settings.....................................................................................90

Figure 163 : AL-16 RS-232 & Power Connector ......................................................................................................................................91

Figure 164 : AL-16 Relay Output Connectors...........................................................................................................................................91

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1. INTRODUCTION

The VSI-Pro Max 8 is the latest in the evolution of the popular VSI line of POS / Cash Register Interfaces from
A VE. The VSI-Pro Max 8, now with larger memory space can hold ALL the A VE Interfaces in one unit with full remote PC
or DVR programming for selection and setups and onsite firmware updating. New video processing circuitry allows use
with new WDR cameras and low video of commonly used UTP adapters. Built in RS-232, RS-485, Passive and the new
Opto-Isolated selection, gives complete isolation from the POS/Cash Register from the video system. Internal 40 Mhz
operation allows for combining the Networking functions of the Hydra, Regcom, Networker or Vnetworker within one
convenient unit with looping RJ45s for a seem-less solution for multiple till configurations.

Each channel of VSI-Pro Max 8 allows characters to be inserted into any video source via an RS-232 / RS-422
/ RS-485 link. This allows cash registers, computers, scales, pole displays, printers or any RS-232 / RS-485 / RS-422
communicating device to display alpha-numerics in the video picture of any CCTV system. Simple front panel push­buttons allow the user to simply program all functions and features of the master and slave channel of VSI-Pro Max 8.
This includes characters position, gray scale and a wide variety text processing function including exceptions and
alarming features.

Whether used with a cash register providing real time data on an RS-232 port or tapping off a serial printer or pole
display , the VSI-Pro Max 8 is a valuable tool in loss prevention. When used in conjunction with AVE’s extensive line of
adapters this device can connect to any POS (Point of Sale) / ECR (Electronic Cash Register) or peripheral on the
market today . Now available the TCPIP232 Adapter for interfacing to Ethernet LAN networks to capture common printer
data or monitor any single register transactions.

Each channel of the VSI-Pro Max 8 can be used to trigger switchers, time lapse VCRs, DVRs, remote transmis­sion devices or other alarming devices via the 2 hardwired open collector alarm outputs.

The VSI-Pro Max 8 also has an additional RS-232/RS-485 output that can send the formated ASCII text to a
DVR which can store the data as an electronic file in addition to inserted in the actual video image. This additional RS­485 port supports full networking of up to 2 VSI-Pro Max 8 without any external devices.

The Exception Processor of the each channel of VSI-Pro Max 8 provides the intelligence to bring questionable or
exceptional transactions to view for the user. This allows the user to quickly and easily review employee transactions to
identify fraud and theft transactions at the cash register. When used with a comp atible DVR, each channel of VSI-Pro
Max 8 can command or be commanded by the DVR to automatically search to the transaction in question for instant
review of the recorded video.

With the new “Scroll Matching” feature, users can easily set and erase scrolling advertising messages from the
customer display but always record the valid transactions.

The VSI-Pro Max 8 is fully networkable with our “Networker”, “Vnetworker”, “Hydra” and “Regcom” line of prod­ucts. These device connect to the VSI-Pro or ECR Interfaces or Adapters directly and communicate back via an RS-485
network to the central location. PC Windows-based software can also be used as the controller of this network and store
transaction files for up to 16 cash registers for remote viewing or downloading to produce reports for management.

The VSI-Pro Max 8 is fully remotely downloadable, uploadable or programmable by our PC VSI Programmable
software. This utilizes a direct connection via RS-232 from a laptop to the VSI-Pro Max 8 in desired channel. Complete
each channel of VSI-Pro Max 8 settings can be saved on the laptop and uploaded to the desired channel of VSI-Pro Max
8 at will. This is mainly used for dealer maintanence or for single station user programming or when cameras or monitors
are not easily available.

Firmware is also downloadable in the field with our Firmware Utility so new updates and features can be
easily passed to customers without changing EPROMs or opening the unit.

1.1 VSI / VSI+ / VSI-Pro / VSI-Pro Max Backward Compatibility

Since 1990 various versions of the VSI have been on the market solving cash register retail problems. Several special
version are available to interface to other RS-232 devices like scales, coin counters, PLCC, gambling machines and ATMs along
with countless other generic RS-232 devices. The first VSI, Version 9 had no exception processing until the release of Version

10. However these versions had the ability to output the data so are compatible with the Regcom line of networking adapters. As
features increased we moved to the VSI+ Version 11, which had the first powerful set of exception processing and printing
functions. This version also had hardware handshaking capability which allows it to be fully operational with the Networker and
Regcom line. The introduction of the VSI-Pro Version 12 added on-screen selection of various model registers for ease of
installation and supported many characters sizes for multiple units to display data on one camera view. This version also
supports the Networker and Regcom products. The VSI-Pro Version 13.XX has improved features and additional registers and
the Version 13.00 supports North America cash registers and Version 13.24 supports UK and European models. All Version

13.XX VSI-Pro support the Networker and Regcom products. All Version 13.XX can be upgraded to the latest Ver . 13 release. This
release adds PC Programming capability, Firmware update externally and Vnetworker support along with Networker and
Regcom compatibility. The VSI-Pro Max 8 is the latest in the development line and includes all register of Ver. 14.XX in one
convenient unit along with built in Hydra, Regcom, Networker and Vnetworker hardware and software.

Contact the AVE factory for additional details on upgrading and networking with any DVR or learn about the advanced
features when integrated with the AVE line of text insertion and search DVRs locally or remotely.

VSI-Pro Max 8 POS / Cash Register Interface

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2. FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: Y ou can not change the Network Protocol or Address of any slave from this menu or the units will stop commu-

nicating. If you wish to change these settings you must do by independently connecting the PC Programming software
to each channel. The default Network Protocol is RegCom 9600 so all must be the same if you do change any .

Y ou will be able to change the Network Protocol and address of the Master Channel which is Channel 1 so if you
do and it is not the same as all the slaves then will not be able to communicate to any slaves. If you add additional VSI­Pro Max via the RS-485 network they also must be the same and address unique or greater than 8. Y ou can add another
VSI-Pro Max 8 but then you independently change the addresses to 8-16 via the PC Programming software.

f you set channel 1 to have Hydra or Master Output to the DVR using the VSI-ADD protocol you must reset this
via the on-screen menu back to default via the on-screen menu to use the PC Programming software for all channels

See Page 35 “Network Program” for additional information.

2.1 FEATURES per Channel

............352 Register Selections Selectable via OSD

............User Selectable Full Duplex Bi-Directional POS / Cash Register Communications

RS-232C

RS-232C Optically Isolated

RS-485 Full Duplex, RS-422 Half Duplex

Passive T ap (Hi-Z)

............RS-232C or RS-485 Output of all data or exceptions to printers, computers, modems and DVRs

............Dual RJ45 Connectors for easy Networking with Standard CAT5 Cabling

............Built In Hydra, Regcom, Networker and Vnetworker Hardware and Protocol

............Diagnostic LEDs for Power, POS Communication & Network Communication

............Video Input AGC and Video Output can Drive two 75 ohm loads at 1VP-P

............Video and Power Input Surge and Lightning Suppression with External Grounding Lug

............Video Low and Lost LED indication and alarming function

............40 Mhz Processing with 128K Program and 128K SRAM Memory for High Proformance Processing

.............Programmable Time-S tamp and T rigger Text On-Screen and Exception Output

............Time/Date Searchng with Compatible DVR

............Universal Time/Date Format , Automatic Daylight Savings Adjustment and Register T/D Locking

............800 Lines of Exception History Buffer

............16 Triggered Text associated with 16 virtual alarms

............2 Built-in Programmable Hard Alarm Outputs

............Alarm Input for drawer open, safe open, etc. with programmable time delay

............Large Data Buffers for input/output to accommodate newer and faster registers

............Powerful Data Filtering Algorithms like T runcating, Scroll Matching, S pace Filtering, Duplicate Line Filtering

............Easy On-Screen Menu-Driven Setup and Programming

............Auto Baud Rate Detection

............24 Field Programmable Exceptions with Numeric Range

............On-screen Flagging of Exceptions with Asterisk or Reverse Text

............Programmable Delayed Screen Blanking

.............Scroll Delay for non real time recording

............Choice of 1 to 1 1 lines Displayed On-Screen up to 40 Characters per Line

............On-screen Titler up to 40 characters

............Gray scale and Border Selection from Front Panel

............Built-in Test and Diagnostic Modes

............Built-in Cash Register Demo

............Upload/Download and Programming to a PC

............Data Captured either to the Memory or to the Serial Port

............Local Firmware Downloadable independently per channel via RS-232 port

............Local / Remote Programming via PC Software or Compatible DVR

............Compatible with A VE AL-16 External Relay Interface adapter

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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS per Channel

2.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Video In (BNC) .5VP-P to 2VP-P AGC Term. 75 ohms, 90V Gas Discharge Suppression
Video Out (BNC) 1V P-P Terminated or Unterminated can drive two 75 ohm loads
Video S / N better than 50dB
Video B / W better than 7MHz

Power (DC Coax 2.1mmx5.5mm) 9-12VDC 1500mA 18V MOV Surge Suppression
Battery Backup NiMH 1 year with 24 hour charge

Register Serial Port Bi-Directional RS-232C RS-232 Opto RS-485 / RS-422 Passive Hi-Z
(DB9 Female) RXD - Pin 2 RXD - Pin 2 A - Pin 4 RXD - Pin 2

TXD - Pin 3 GND - Pin 5 B - Pin 6 TXD - Pin 3
GND - Pin 5 Jumpers 14&18 GND - Pin 5 GND - Pin 5

Jumpers 5 &7

Baud Rate AUTO, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 28.8K, 38.4K, 57.6K, 1 1 5.2K
Word Length 7 or 8
Parity ODD, EVEN, NONE
Stop Bits 1
RTS / CTS Handshaking ON or OFF (3.3K Pull Up)
DTR / DSR 3.3K Pull Up (3.3K Pull Up)
Data Buffer 128K bytes

Data/Network Port (RJ45 X2 in Parallel) RS-232 or RS-485 TXD Only or RS-485 Bi-Directional (Jumper 4 &1 1)
Baud Rate 1200-115.2K, 8 bits, No Parity, 1 stop Bit

Alarm Outputs Pin 1 & 9 Open Collector 12VDC @ 20mA (Jumpers 18 & 19,Jumpers 6 & 7)
Alarm Input Pin 7 (RTS) Closure to Ground, 12 VDC Max

Real Time Clock 12 or 24 Hr with Auto Daylight Savings Time Programmable
Date Format MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, YY/MM/DD Julian Calendar

Display Characters 40
Number of Lines 1-11
Character and Border Gray Scale 8 levels of Gray

Screen Update Delay .5s ON or OFF
Auto Scolling from last line
Line Processing Compress, Truncate, Space Compress, Left Justify, Scroll Matching
DVR Support MVDR2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, DMS-3001, DVR-3011, DVR-3021

Watchdog Timer Hardware and Software Local / Remote Programming via PC Software
Local Firmware Downloading History Buffer Downloadable / Searchable
40 Mhz Processor Operation

Temperature Rating 0 - 50 degrees Celsius

32 - 122 degrees Fahrenheit
Humidity Non-Condensing 85% RH
Weight 4.05 Kg or 9 lbs
Metal Enclosure Beige 482L x 303W x 45H (mm)

19L x 11.93W x 1.77H (in)

Maximum Size with Connectors 482L x 313W x 47H (mm)

19L x 12.32W x 1.85H (in)

Packed in White Box with Manual 4.75 Kg or 10.5 lbs

560L x 460W x 110H (mm)
22L x 18W x 4.33H (in)

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3. CONNECTIONS

Each channel of VSI-Pro Max 8 will overlay the characters on any input video source. The video input can be virtually any
baseband or composite video source. The VSI-Pro will accept NTSC, RS-170, RS-330, CCIR, PAL or SECAM video
formats.The Video input to the desired channel of VSI-Pro Max 8 is a standard BNC connector , terminated at 75 [ohms].

NOTE ?

The input video level must be between 0.5V - 2.0V Peak to Peak. If the video is lower or not

present the VL LED will illuminate signifying low or no video and the VSI-Pro Max 8 will have a
poor or no output video signal.

After completing the interface installation as described in the separate Installation Guide for your specific cash
register, computer, radar gun or other serial device, connect the video input source to the video input BNC on the
rear of the desired channel of VSI-Pro Max 8. The BNC video output goes out to the video system (VCR, DVR, quad,
switcher, multiplexer , or monitor). This connection is shown in Figure 3. The video output from this channel of VSI-Pro
Max 8 is 1[V] Peak to Peak into a 75 [ohm] load. Most monitors or televisions with direct video inputs are terminated with
a 75 ohm load. If the monitor is not terminated, this channel of VSI-Pro Max 8 will still output 1[V] Peak to Peak. Each
channel of VSI-Pro Max 8 will be able to drive two terminated loads without loss of video level.

The VSI-Pro Max 8 uses a 9-12VDC @1500 [mA] UL/CSA power supply which must be plugged into the Power input on
the VSI-Pro Max 8’s Real Panel.

3.1 LED Indicators

Power Green Signifies power is supplied to the unit
Network LED Green This LED flashes whenever data is sent or received on the Network Port
Register Data Re d This LED flashes whenever data is received from the cash register
Video Error Re d This LED illuminates with the video level is not present or too low

Figure 1: VSI-Pro Max 8 Front Indicator LEDs and Programming Pushbuttons

Channel 7 of VSI-Pro Max 8

Figure 2: VSI-Pro Max 8 Rear Connections

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CONNECTIONS

Pin # Label Direction Function

1 Alarm Out 1 From VSI-Pro Max 8 Open Collector Transisitor

2 Receive Data To VSI-Pro Max 8 Data from Cash Register

3 Transmit Data From VSI-Pro Max 8 Data to Cash Register

4 DT R From VSI-Pro Max 8 Remain High or RS-485 Input (+)(A)

5 Ground ------------------- Signal / Power Gnd or Isolated RS-232 Input Gnd

6 DSR From VSI-Pro Max 8 Remain High or RS-485 Input (-)(B)

7 RTS To VSI-Pro Max 8 Alarm Input or Hardware Handshaking

8 CTS From VSI-Pro Max 8 DVR RS-232 Output or Hardware Handshaking

9 Alarm Out 2 From VSI-Pro Max 8 Open Collector Transistor or Signal / Power Gnd

Table 1: Pin-Out of the DB-9 Female Connector on the VSI-Pro Max8

3.2 RS-232 SERIAL INPUT

Each channel of VSI-Pro Max 8 accepts serial data via the DB-9 Female connector located on the rear of VSI-Pro Max

8. This connector is similar to “AT” type computer RS232 serial ports and the pin out is identical. Table 1 shows the
standard pin out each channel of VSI-Pro Max8 RS-232 female connector. On the other hand T able 2 compares the VSI­Pro Max 8 RS-232 with standard “A T” computer’s RS-232 connector.

PIN # SIGNAL NAME ( RS232 )

1 CD (Carrier Detect ) Alarm Out 1

2 RXD ( Recieve Data ) RXD

3 TXD ( Transmit Data ) TXD

4 DTR ( Data Terminal Ready ) Aways True

5 SG ( Signal Control ) G ND

6 DSR ( Data Set Ready ) Aways True

VSI-Pro Max 8

7 RTS ( Request to Send ) RTS ( Option)

8 CTS ( Clear to Send ) CTS ( Option)

9 RI ( Ring Indicator ) Alarm Out 2

T able 2: RS-232 DB-9 Pin-Out vs VSI-Pro Max 8 DB-9 Pin-Out

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CONNECTIONS

PIN #

FUNCTION

DIRECTION

1 Alarm Out 1 Open Collector T ransisitor

2 No Function No Function

3 TXD RS-232 From VSI-Pro Max 8 (Option)

4 RS-485 (+) A Data From or To VSI-Pro Max 8

5 Ground

6 RS-485 (-) B Data From or To VSI-Pro Max 8

7 RTS ( Alarm In ) To VSI-Pro Max 8

8 CTS From VSI-Pro Max 8

9 Alarm Out 2 Open Collector Transistor

Note: When the RS-485 port is set for Bi-Directional RS-485 the TXD port has no function. When the RS-485

port is set for recieve data only then the TXD port can be used for an RS-232 output.

Table 3 : Pin-Out of the DB-9 Female Connector on the VSI-Pro RS-422 / RS-485

CAMERA

RG-59U

CASH REGISTER

VSI-Pro Max 8

T o Earth Ground for
Surge Suppression

RS-232 or
RS-485
Direct or
ECR
Interface

Networking to additional VSI-Pro Max,
VSI-Pro Max 8, HyDra, Regcom,
Networker, Vnetworker or PC Software
Application

Figure 3: VSI-Pro Max 8 Connections

MONITOR

RG-59U

WALL TRANSFORMER

9-12VDC 2000mA

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CONNECTIONS

Grounding and Isolation

The VSI-Pro Max 8 has an isolated internal signal/power ground from the case or chassis ground. Therefore maintaining
this isolation will insure proper surge and lightning suppression when the chassis grounded properly .

Video Surge / Lightning Protection

The VSI-Pro Max 8 has an internal Gas Discharge Surge Suppressor on the video input. This enables high input surges
to be suppressed so not to damage the internal circuitry of the VSI-Pro Max 8. Voltage spikes between video signal and
video ground will be clamped and also between both of these signals and chassis ground. For this suppression to be fully
effective the “Earth” grounding lug between the two BNC connectors must be connected to a solid and true earth ground.
A good earth ground is a long metal rod into the ground 6’ or connection to copper water pipes.

NOTE: If ground loops are in excess of 90 VAC to Earth or Signal ground the internal surge suppress make not be
effective and cause undo noise in the video. If this is the case do not use the chassis grounding lug for undo voltage
will be shorted through the suppression circuitry of the VSI-Pro Max 8.

Earth Ground

Figure 4: VSI-Pro Max 8 Earth Grounding Connection

Power Surge / Lightning Suppression

The VSI-Pro Max 8 has MOV (Metal Oxide V aristors) across the power input to signal ground and from both of these
signal to chassis ground clamping at 18VDC. For this suppression to be fully effective the “Earth” grounding lug between
the two BNC connectors must be connected to a solid and true earth ground. A good earth ground is a long metal rod into
the ground 6’ or connection to copper water pipes.

RS-232 DB9F Shielding

The shield of the DB9 RS-232 connector also connects to chassis ground. Therefore this shield should not be
connected to any signal ground of any RS-232 signal or power signal. If for some reason the source or destination
devices have internal connections from signal ground to the shield then the shield should not be connected on VSI­Pro Max 8 end to maintain signal ground and earth ground isolation. Proper shielding of RS-232 signals will extend the
length of wiring especially at high data rates and eliminate noise being coupled into the either a source or destination
device by surrounding EMI or RFI generated by other equipment within the installation.

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4. USER FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

The VSI-Pro Max 8 is programmed by pressing and releasing specific combinations of the four front panel push
buttons. Via these four simple buttons, all of the powerful programming features of the Text Inserter are
available. A video source and a monitor must be connected in order to see the programming menus.

Down

Figure 5: Four Front Pannel Push Buttons of VSI-Pro Max 8

Up

Set

Reset

4.1 FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS

The front panel controls are provided to allow simple changing of the Master unit’s only display’s vertical and horizontal
position and the gray scale or border. This eliminates the need of the user to enter the main menu and inadvertently
change important programming setups.

NOTE: To change the display position or grayscale of any of the slave channels this must be done independently. See
Page 35 “Network Program” for additional information.

Changing the Gray Scale

Down

Figure 6: Four Front Pannel Push Buttons of VSI-Pro Max 8 (Down)

1) Press and hold the “Down” button.

2) Press and release the “Reset” button.

3) Release the “Down” button.

4) Press “Down” or “Up” to select the Gray Scale.

5) When choice is made, press and release the “Set” button.

Up

Set

Reset

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USER FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Changing the Horizontal Position

Down

Figure 7: Four Front Pannel Push Buttons of VSI-Pro Max 8 (Up)

1. Press and hold the “Up” button.

2. Press and release the “Reset” button.

3. Release the “Up” button.

4. Press “Down” or “Up” to move the text block.

5. When the choice is made, press and release the “Set” button.

NOTE: To change the display position or grayscale of any of the slave channels this must be done independently. See
Page 35 “Network Program” for additional information.

Up

Set

Reset

Changing the Vertical Position

Down

Figure 8: Four Front Pannel Push Buttons of VSI-Pro Max 8 (Set)

1) Press and hold the “Set” button.

2) Press and release the “Reset” button.

3) Release the “Set” button.

4) Press “Down” or “Up” to move the text block.

5) When the choice is made, press and release the “Set” button.

NOTE: To change the display position or grayscale of any of the slave channels this must be done independently. See
Page 35 “Network Program” for additional information.

Up

Set

Reset

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5. PROGRAMMING

5.1 GETTING STARTED

T o access the Main-Menu of the VSI-Pro Max 8, simult aneously hold down the “Down” & “Up” buttons and press and
release the “Reset” button and then release the “Down” & “Up” buttons. This will take you to the main programming menu.
To navigate through this menu, simply use the “Down” and “Up” buttons to position the cursor in front of the desired
function, then press “Set” to access that function.

If you have difficulty entering the main-menu, try the following procedure exactly. With your left thumb, lightly press
and hold in the two buttons to the left (Up & Down). While holding down these buttons, press and release the “Reset”
button with your right thumb. Then release the other buttons.

NOTE ?

If a sub-menu has an “EXIT” selection, always go there and press "Set". Pressing
"Reset" at the main-menu exits you from the programming mode.

5.2 MAIN PROGRAMMING MENU

Following is a detailed description of the menu selections and the programming capabilities of the VSI-Pro Max 8.

REGISTER SELECT
SCREEN SETUP
TEXT DISPLAY
COMMUNICATION
EXCEPTION REPORT
ALARM OUTPUTS
TEST/DEMO MODE
DOWNLOAD/UPLOAD SETUP
HELP

Figure 9 : VSI-Pro Max 8 Main-Menu

5.3 REGISTER SELECT

To select a specific register, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “REGISTER SELECT“ and press
“Set”. The REGISTER SELECT menu will bring up a sub-menu consisting of registers shown in Figure 10-A. You can
go to the next or previous page by placing the cursor in front of “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS“ and then pressing “Set”. To
select the desired register, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to that register and press “Set”. After
selecting the register, exit out of the REGISTER SELECT menu by pressing the “Up” or “Down” button to move the
cursor to “EXIT” and then pressing “Set”. In the main-menu, press “Reset” to activate the programing for that specific
register. REGISTER SELECT automatically formats the VSI-Pro to match your register’s communication settings.
However, if you need to change these settings, you can do so through the COMMUNICATION menu described later
in this manual.

NOTE ?

Whenever you select a register in this menu, certain programming features are reset to
the default settings. Always set the register selection first, get the data on-screen, then
proceed with additional programming.

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PROGRAMMING

TCP/IP

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to

“REGISTER SELECT” and press “Set”. The REGIS­TER SELECT menu will appear:

3. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor
to “EXIT” and press “Set” to return to the previous
menu.

GENERIC
TCPIP
ADDRESSABLE VSI
AD4323
ADS
ANSI
BEETLE/50 PRINTERS
CASIO QT2100 REM DISPLAY
CASIO QT6000

- - - - - - - - - NEXT PAGE
EXIT

Figure 10: REGISTER SELECT Sub-Menu

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor
to “TCPIP” and press “Generic”. In this mode is
simply no filtering of the input data and will display
any printable character in the video. If you are not
sure of what you are connecting to this is the first
selection so you will see everything and then later
choose the options you want to better filter the
display to your liking.

1. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the
cursor to “TCPIP” and press “Set” to enter and
change the IP address to the same as the IP
address you wish to monitor.

EXAMPLE: If the IP address is 192.168.0.141, set
the address on the TCPIP 232 Adapter using this
menu.

IP ADDRESS 19 2
IP ADDRESS 2 168
IP ADDRESS 3 0
IP ADDRESS 4 141
DOWNLOAD CONFIGURATION
EXIT

Figure 11: TCPIP Sub-Menu

2. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor
to “Download Configuration” and press “Set” to
execute. Make sure a TCPIP232 Adapter is connected
and the VSI-Pro will download the IP settings to this
device.

Refer to Appendix I for additional information on the
TCPIP232 Adapter or the manual included with the
adapter.

NOTE: The TCPIP232 Adapter can be programmed
by this method or by using a standard PC with a
serial cable along with the AVE IP setting software.
Refer to the TCIP232 Adpater Manual for doing this.

Once you have set the IP address of the TCPIP232
Adapter you will be in the “Generic” display mode.
You may select another register driver to format this
display. When you do this the VSI-Pro loads the
default register baudrate as if a direct connection to
the register so make sure you set the proper
baudrate as described below.

The TCPIP232 Adpater communicates with the VSI­Pro via RS-232 at a baudrate of 19.2K. Therefore
when you select this menu option the baudrate of the
VSI-Pro is changed to this rate so communication for
downloading the configuration can occur. When
using the TCPIP232 adpater with other register
drivers or data dump mode make sure you change
the RXD baudrate to 19.2K so the VSI-Pro Max will
communicate.

TCP/IP Limitations

The TCPIP232 Adapter can monitor any Ethernet
LAN either 10MBs or 100MB/s. However the actual
long term throughput of the adpater is limited to
5MB/s. This is more than enough for network printers
for cash receipts, bar code scanners or single cash
registers that operate in a “Live Mode”. Live Mode
means the register transmitts the data on the net­work line by line or at the end of each transaction.
Some cash registers have large local built in memo­ries for thousands of items and then only batch
multiple transactions on the network at any given
time or controlled by the server. Cash Registers
utilizing this kind of batch processing are not suitable
for security monitoring. Other devices that output
large amounts of data will overrun the buffers of
either the TCPIP232 Adapter or VSI-Pro Max and
data will be lost and would not be suitable for secu­rity monitoring anyway.

The VSI-Pro Max 8 has a set of powerful data dump
modes that compatible with the TCPIP232 Adpater. If
large data packets need filtering or special formats
are required contact the factory.

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PROGRAMMING

GENERIC

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“PC COM 1,2,3,4” and press “Set”. No menu will apprear
and merely sets the desired channel of VSI-Pro Max 8
to “Generic” mode.

ADDRESSABLE VSI (VSI-ADD)

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“ADDRESSABLE VSI” and press “Set”. The ADDRESS­ABLE VSI menu will appear:

SET ADDRESS AN Y
EXIT

Figure 12: ADDRESSABLE VSI Sub-Menu

SET ADDRESS

Choices: ANY, 1, 2, 3,..., 253, 254, 255

AD4323

BEETLE/50 PRINTERS

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“NIXDORF BEETLE” and press “Set”. The NIXDORF
BEETLE menu will appear:

REMOTE SLIP
OPERATOR DISPLAY

Figure 14: NIXDORF BEETLE Sub-Menu

CASIO TK-T500

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“CASIO TK-T500” and press “Set”. The CASIO TK-T500
menu will appear:

MODEL : TK-T500
MODE : EMULATING
EXIT

Figure 15: CASIO TK-T500 Sub-Menu

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“AD4323” and press “Set”. No menu will apprear and
merely sets the desired channel of VSI-Pro Max 8 to
support the special protocol of this model.

ADS

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“ADS” and press “Set”. The ADS menu will appear.

DISPLAY RECEIPT
EXIT

Figure 13: ADS Sub-Menu

DISPLAY

Choices:JOURNAL, RECEIPT

ANSI

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“ANSI” and press “Set”.

This selects an ANSI driver for each channel of VSI-Pro
Max 8. In this mode standard ANSI terminal commands
sent to the desired channel of VSI-Pro Max 8 will control
the display of the data on the screen. See Appendix for a
detailed command set supported.

MODE

Choices: TAPPING, EMULATING

CASIO TE-2200

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“CASIO TE-2200” and press “Set”. The CASIO TE-2200
menu will appear:

MODEL : TE-2200
MODE : EMULATING
EXIT

Figure 16: CASIO TE-2200 Sub-Menu

MODE

Choices: TAPPING, EMULATING

CLARITY EPOS

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“CLALITY EPOS” and press “Set”. The CLALITY EPOS
menu will appear:

SET TERM NO AL L
EXIT

Figure 17: CLARITY EPOS Sub-Menu

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PROGRAMMING

DELTA SONO 3.1

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“DELTA SONO 3.1” and press “Set”. The DEL T A SONO

3.1 menu will appear:

DEL T A JOURNAL
DELTA RECEIPT
EPSON JOURNAL
EPSON RECEIPT
EXIT

Figure 18: DEL T A SONO 3.1 Sub-Menu

DRESSER WAYNE

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“DRESSER WAYNE” and press “Set”. The DRESSER
WAYNE menu will appear:

POS / CDU
NUCLEUS

EDACOM

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“EDACOM” and press “Set”. The EDACOM menu will
appear:

MODEL E90
EXIT

Figure 22: EDACOM Sub-Menu

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“MODEL E90” and press “Set”. The MODEL E90 menu
will appear:

MODEL E9010
EXIT

Figure 23: MODEL E90 Sub-Menu

MODEL

Choices: E90, E9010

Figure 19: DRESSER WAYNE Sub-Menu

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“POS / CDU” and press “Set”. The POS / CDU menu
will appear:

JOURNAL PRINTER
RECEIPT PRINTER

Figure 20: POS / CDU Sub-Menu

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“NUCLEUS” and press “Set”. The NUCLEUS menu
will appear:

Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Terminal 3
Terminal 4
Terminal 5
Terminal 6
Terminal 7
Terminal 8

Figure 21: NUCLEUS Sub-Menu

EPSON GENERIC

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“EPSON GENERIC” and press “Set”. The EPSON GE­NERIC menu will appear:

ST ANDARD
DOUBLE CHAR PRINTER
POLE DISPLAY
POLE DISPLAY 20
POLE VIA PRINTER
RECIEPT PRINTER ONLY
JOURNAL PRINTER ONLY
SLIP PRINTER ONLY
GRAPHIC FILTER
EXIT

Figure 24: EPSON GENERIC Sub-Menu

FUJITSU 9920

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“FUJISU 9920” and press “Set”. The FUJISU 9920
menu will appear:

DISPLAY JOURNAL
EXIT

Figure 25: FUJITZU 9920 Sub-Menu

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Choices: Journal, Receipt

PROGRAMMING

GASBOY

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“GASBOY” and press “Set”. The GASBOY20-A menu
will appear:

DEVICE CONSOLE
DEVICE ADDRESS 01
EXIT

Figure 26: GASBOY Sub-Menu

DEVICE

Choices: PRINTER, CONSOLE,CSL OLD

DEVICE ADDRESS

Choices: ANY, 01, 02, 03,..., 17

GILBARCO

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“GILBARCO” and press “Set”. The GILBARCO menu
will appear:

IBM RDS

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“IBM RDS ” and press “Set”. The IBM RDS menu will
appear:

DISPLAY JOURNAL
EXIT

Figure 29: IBM RDS Sub-Menu

DISPLAY

Choices: JOURNAL, RECEIPT, MIXED

MICRELEC

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“MICRELEC” and press “Set”. The MICRELEC menu
will appear:

MICRELEC MS SERIES
MICRELEC 9500
EXIT

PC G-SITE
TCRG / 2
TCR 15 G [ OLD FMT ]
TCR 15 G [ NEW FMT ]
PASSPORT

Figure 27: GILBARCO Sub-Menu

IBM 3151 TERMINAL

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“IBM 3151 TERMINAL” and press “Set”. The IBM 3151
TERMINAL menu will appear:

DISPLAY MIXED
EXIT

Figure 28: IBM 3151 TERMINAL Sub-Menu

DISPLAY

Choices: JOURNAL, RECEIPT, MIXED

Figure 30: MICRELEC Sub-Menu

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“MICRELEC MS SERIES” and press “Set”. The
MICRELEC MS SERIES menu will appear:

OPERA T OR
CUSTOMER
COMBINED
EXIT

Figure 31: MICRELEC MS SERIES Sub-Menu

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“MICRELEC 9500” and press “Set”. The MICRELEC9500
menu will appear:

JOURNAL
RECEIPT
CHECK
CREDIT
EXIT

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Figure 32: MICRELEC 9500 Sub-Menu

PROGRAMMING

SOURCE TYPE

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“MICROS” and press “Set”. The MICROS menu will
appear:

LOCAL VSS
MICROS IDN NETWORK
MICROS ISN NETWORK
EXIT

Figure 33: MICROS Sub-Menu

MICROS IDN NETWORK

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“MICROS IDN NETWORK” and press “Set”. The MI­CROS IDN NETWORK menu will appear:

DEVICE : PRINTER
DEVICE ADDRESS: ANY
MODE: TAP
EXIT

Figure 34: MICROS IDN NETWORK Sub-Menu

DEVICE

Choices: PRINTER, VIDEO

DEVICE ADDRESS

Choices: ANY, 01, 02, 03,...,13, 14, 15

MODE

SOURCE TYPE

Choices: ANY, 00, 01, 02 ,03,..., 09

SRC ISN GNA

Choices: ANY, 00, 01, 02, 03,..., 32

SRC ISN LNA

Choices: ANY, 00, 01, 02, 03,..., 32

SRC IDN ID

Choices: ANY, 00, 01, 02, 03,..., 15

DESTIN TYPE

Choices: ANY, 00, 01, 02, 03,..., 09

DST ISN GNA

Choices: ANY, 00, 01, 02, 03,..., 32

DST ISN LNA

Choices: ANY, 00, 01, 02, 03,..., 32

DST IDN ID

Choices: ANY, 00, 01, 02, 03,..., 15

NCR

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“NCR” and press “Set”. The NCR menu will appear:

Choices: EMULATE,TAP

MICROS ISN NETWORK

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor
to “MICROS ISN NETWORK” and press “Set”. The
MICROS ISN NETWORK menu will appear:

SOURCE TYPE : AN Y
SRC ISN GNA : ANY
SRC ISN LNA : ANY
SRC IDN ID : ANY
DESTIN TYPE : ANY
DST ISN GNA : ANY
DST ISN LNA : ANY
DST IDN ID : ANY
EXIT

Figure 35: MICROS IDN NETWORK Sub-Menu

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NCR 2113,31 10
NCR 745X [ POLE ]
NCR JRNL PRINTER
NCR RCPT PRINTER
NCR SLIP PRINTER

Figure 36: NCR Sub-Menu

NIXDORF BEETLE

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“NIXDORF BEETLE” and press “Set”. The NIXDORF
BEETLE menu will appear:

JOURNAL PRINTER
RECEIPT PRINTER

Figure 37: NIXDORF BEETLE Sub-Menu

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NORAND 1200

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“NORAND 1200” and press “Set”. The NORAND 1200
menu will appear:

TITLE DISPLA Y : ON
CONSOLE ID : ANY
WORKING MODE :
EXIT

Figure 38: NORAND 1200 Sub-Menu

TITLE DISPLAY
Choices: ON, OFF
CONSOLE ID :
Choices: ANY, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
WORKING MODE

Choices: ACK , TAP

NUCLEUS PRINTER

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“NUCLEUS PRINTER” and press “Set”. The NUCLEUS
PRINTER” menu will appear:

P ANASONIC

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“P ANASONIC” and press “Set”. The P ANASONIC menu
will appear:

MODEL : 6000
WORKING MODE : TAP
EXIT

Figure 41: P ANASONIC Sub-Menu

MODEL
Choices : 6000, 7000, 8000
WOKING MODE

Choices : ACK , TAP

SCHLUMERGER

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“SCHLUMBERGER” and press “Set”. The
SCHLUMBERGER menu will appear:

DISPLAY RECEIPT
EXIT

Figure 42: SCHLUMBERGER Sub-Menu

ST ANDARD [Both]
PRINTER WITH POLE
POLE VIA PRINTER

Figure 39: NUCLEUS PRINTER Sub-Menu

OMEGA 2000

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor
to “OMEGA 2000” and press “Set”. The OMEGA 2000
menu will appear:

JOURNAL PRINTER
RECEIPT PRINTER

Figure 40: OMEGA 2000 Sub-Menu

DISPLAY

Choices: RECEIPT, CDU[ 2L ], C.D.U.

SHARP

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“SHARP” and press “Set”. The SHARP menu will ap­pear.

2590
3100,3110
3220,3221,3250
3310,3311,3550
A-460,A-470
A-550,A-570
A-610,A650
A-750
A-770

Figure 43: SHARP Sub-Menu

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SHARP 750 ER-01PU

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“SHARP 750 ER-01PU” and press “Set”. The SHARP
750 ER-01PU menu will appear:

DISPLAY RECEIPT
EXIT

Figure 44: SHARP 750 ER-01PU Sub-Menu

DISPLAY

Choices: RECEIPT, JOURNAL

SHARP ER-A410/420

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“SHARP ER-A410/420” and press “Set”. The SHARP ER­A410/420 menu will appear:

TAP
EMULATE
TA P US
EMULATE US

SPEDI CCTV

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“SPEDI CCTV ” and press “Set”. The SPEDI CCTV menu
will appear:

SET ADDRESS AN Y
EXIT

Figure 48: SPEDI CCTV Sub-Menu

SET ADDRESS

Choices: ANY, 1, 2, 3,..., 255

SUNTRONIC

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“SUNTRONIC” and press “Set”. The SUNTRONIC menu
will appear.

890,891,960
2000

Figure 45: SHARP ER-A410/420 Sub-Menu

SHARP UP600/700

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“SHARP UP600/700” and press “Set”. The SHARP
UP600/700 menu will appear:

TAP
EMULATE

Figure 46: SHARP UP600/700 Sub-Menu

SICOM

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“SICOM ” and press “Set”. The SICOM menu will appear:

SECNET ADDRESS 8
EXIT

Figure 49: SUNTRONIC Sub-Menu

TCI

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“TCI” and press “Set”. The TCI menu will appear:

DEVICE ADDRESS 000
EXIT

Figure 50: TCI Sub-Menu

DEVICE ADDRESS

Choices : 000, 001, 002,..., 999

TEC SLIP PRINTER EMULATE

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“TEC SLIP PRINTER EMULATE” and press “Set”. The
TEC SLIP PRINTER EMULA TE” menu will appear:

Figure 47: SICOM Sub-Menu

SECNET ADDRESS

Choices: ANY, 1, 2, 3,..., 255

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MODEL: TEC SLIP PRINTER
MODE: EMULATING /TAPPING
EXIT

Figure 51: TEC SLIP PRINTER Sub-Menu

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TKMAX

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“TKMAXX” and press “Set”. The TKMAXX menu will ap­pear:

JOURNAL PRINTER
RECEIPT PRINTER

Figure 52: TKMAXXSub-Menu

UNIWELL

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“UNIWELL UN 4025” and press “Set”. The UNIWELL UN
4025 menu will appear:

DEVICE ADDRESS 000
ANY ADDRESS ON
EXIT

Figure 53: UNIWELL UN 4025 Sub-Menu

VERIFONE

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“VERIFONE” and press “Set”. The VERIFONE menu will
appear:

JOURNAL T APPING
RECEIPT TAPPING
JOURNAL EMULATING
RECEIPT EMULATING

Figure 55: VERIFONE Sub-Menu

WEIGHSCALE

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“WEIGH SCALE” and press “Set”. The WEIGH SCALE
menu will appear:

A VER Y
MOLENS
LEON LD5204

DEVICE ADDRESS

Choices: 000, 001, 002,..., 999

ANY ADDRESS

Choices: ON, OFF

UP3000/3300

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“UP3000/3300” and press “Set”. The UP3000/3300 menu
will appear:

TERMINAL 1
EXIT

Figure 54: UP3000/3300 Sub-Menu

TERMINAL

Choiecs: 1, 2, 3,...,16

Figure 56: WEIGH SCALE Sub-Menu

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NOTE ?

As we continually add new registers, these
menus are subject to change.

PROGRAMMING

5.4 SCREEN SETUP

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “SCREEN SETUP” and press “Set”. The following
menu will appear:

TEXT GRA YSCALE
BLACKGROUND GRAYSCALE
HORIZONTAL POSITION
VERTICAL POSITION
CLOCK
ON-SCREEN TITLER
LANGUAGE SETTINGS
EXIT

Figure 57: SCREEN SETUP Sub-Menu

TEXT GRAYSCALE

To change the display border and/or the grayscale of the text on screen, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the
cursor to “TEXT GRA YSCALE” and press “Set”. Cycle through the selections by pressing the “Up” or “Down” buttons.
There are 10 settings to choose from. Make your selection and press “Set” to return to the previous menu.

BACKGROUND GRAYSCALE

To change the display border and/or the grayscale of the text on screen, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the
cursor to “BACKGROUND GRAY SCALE” and press “Set”. Cycle through the selections by pressing the “Up” or
“Down” buttons. There are 10 settings to choose from. Make your selection and press “Set” to return to the previous
menu.

HORIZONTAL POSITION

To change the horizontal position of the inserted text on-screen, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor
to “HORIZONTAL POSITON” and press “Set”. Press the “Up” or “Down” buttons to move the text to the desired
horizontal position.

VERTICAL POSITION

To change the vertical position of the inserted text on-screen, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“VERTICAL POSITION” and press “Set”. Press the “Up” or “Down” buttons to move the text to the desired vertical
position.

NOTE ?

Upon powering up for the first time or when the battery becomes depleted, the on-screen
Time / Date display may be incorrect or have unreadable characters. If this is the case,
enter the clock menu and “Reset Time / Date”. The Time / Date will then show readeable
characters and be unaffected by a Master Reset.

CLOCK

To program the clock's functions, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “CLOCK” and press “Set”.
The following menu will appear:

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T/D DISPLAY ON
TIME FORMAT 12 HOUR
DATE FORMAT MM/DD/YY
DAYLIGHT SAVING DISABLED
SET TIME / DATE
RESET TIME / DATE
T/D LOCKING ON
EXIT

Figure 58: CLOCK Sub-Menu

T/D DISPLAY turns the time/date display on or off. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “T/D

DISPLAY” and press “Set”. The cursor will start flashing. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to toggle between “ON”
or “OFF” and press “Set” when the desired value is displayed.

TIME DISPLAY selects either 12-hour AM/PM or 24-hour Military Time format with AM/PM. Press the “Up” or
“Down” button to move the cursor to “TIME DISPLAY” and press “Set”. The cursor will start flashing. Press the
“Up” or “Down” button to toggle between time formats and press “Set” when the desired format is displayed.

DATE FORMAT chooses one of the three available formats. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor
to “DATE FORMAT” and press “Set”. The cursor will start flashing. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to toggle
between date formats and press “Set” when the desired format is displayed.

DAYLIGHT SAVING selects, for example, UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Tasmania or is disabled. Press the
“Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “DAYLIGHT SAVING” and press “Set”. The cursor will start flashing.
Press the “Up” or “Down” button to toggle between values and press “Set” when the desired value is displayed.

SET TIME/DATE sets the clock manually. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “SET TIME/
DATE” and press “Set”. The time/date will appear and the cursor will start flashing. Press the “Up” and “Down”
button to change the value and press “Set” when the desired value is displayed. The value is selected and the
cursor will advance to the next position. When the desired time/date is displayed, press the “Up” and “Down”
buttons simultaneously to enter the time/date into memory and return to the previous menu.

RESET TIME/DATE resets the clock to the default value. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“RESET TIME/DATE” and press “Set” to reset the time/date.

T/D LOCKING turns the time/date locking on or off. If the time/date locking is turned on, make sure that the time
and date format selected is the same as the ATM time and date format. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move
the cursor to “T/D LOCKING” and press “Set”. The cursor will start flashing. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to
toggle between “ON” or “OFF” and press “Set” when the desired value is displayed.

If the T/D LOCKING is turned on, make sure that the time format selected is the same as the register’s time/date
format. If the T/D LOCKING is turned on, the desired channel of VSI-Pro Max 8 will monitor the incoming data string. If
it finds a valid time and date in one or two consecutive lines, it will set the clock to whatever time/date it finds. A valid
time has the following formats:

HH:MM, HH:MM:ss

HH:MM AM, HH:mm:ss AM

HH:MM PM, HH:MM:ss PM

where hh is a number between 0 and 12 ( 24 if either AM or PM not present )
A valid date has the same format as for date display and has either “/” or “-" as a separator .

ON-SCREEN TITLER

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “ON-SCREEN TITLER” and press “Set”. The following menu will
appear:

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TITLER OFF
TITLE

EXIT

Figure 59: ON-SCREEN TITLER Sub-Menu

TITLER

To change the status of the on-screen titler, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “TITLER” and
press “Set”. The cursor will start flashing. Select either “ON” or “OFF” by pressing the “Up” or “Down” button. After
making a selection, press “Set”. This will return the cursor to the non-flashing mode. Now select “EXIT” to return to
the previous menu.

TITLE

The VSI-Pro gives you the option of a 40-character display for easy register identification in addition to the actual
register transaction data.

To create a title, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “TITLE” and press “Set”. You will see a row of
40 boxes and the first box will be flashing.

To change the character in the first position, press the “Up” or “Down” buttons to cycle through the alpha-numeric
selections from the following list of available characters.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz =:.+-*/9876543210

The solid white box is used for a blank space. Make your selection and press “Set”. This will advance to the next
block, repeat until you have entered the desired title. When finished, simultaneously press and release the “Down” &
“Up” buttons to enter your title into memory. The white boxes will disappear and your title will be displayed as it will
appear on-screen. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “EXIT” and press “Set” to return to the
previous menu.

NOTE ?

Remember, enabling the TITLE will limit text insertions to 10 lines maximum.

LANGUAGE SETTINGS

Selecting Language Settings will give you the following menu;

LANGUAGE ENGLISH
EXIT

Figure 60: Language Selection

The language selection options are English or Spanish

EXIT

Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “EXIT” and press “Set” to return to the previous menu.

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5.5 TEXT DISPLAY

This menu will give you more control over the actual text block formatting and its appearance on the screen.T o access
the menu, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “TEXT DISPLAY” and press “Set”. The following
sub-menu will appear:

SCREEN BLANK 20
DISPLAY LINES 1 0
DISPLAY CHARACTER/LINE 40
DISPLAY FORMAT TOP
LINE COMPRESS OFF
SPACE COMPRESS OFF
LEFT JUSTIFIED OFF
SCROLL DELAY OFF
DISPLAY ON
EXIT

SCREEN BLANK

Choices: NONE, 6, 12, 20, 30, 60, 120, 180, 300

Figure 61: Text Display Sub-Menu

This is the amount of time that the VSI-Pro text display will remain on-screen after a transaction before blanking itself
off (not the video picture, just the register transaction data) until the next transaction.

To change the SCREEN BLANK setting, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “SCREEN BLANK”
and press “SET”. The cursor will begin flashing. Press the “Up” or “Down” buttons to cycle through the selections.

Press “Set” when the desired time is displayed. The cursor will stop flashing and you may continue programming.

NOTE ? Choosing “NONE” means No Blanking. The VSI-Pro will display the last

transaction until a new transaction is performed.

DISPLAY LINES

You have the choice of how many lines of text to display on-screen for register transactions. The choices are up to
11 lines.

To change the DISPLA Y LINES setting, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “DISPLAY LINES” and
press “Set”. The cursor will begin flashing. Press the “Up” or “Down” buttons to cycle through the selections. Press
“Set” when the desired number is displayed. The cursor will stop flashing and you may continue programming.

NOTE ? All register transaction data will scroll up regardless of the number of lines you choose to

display on-screen and the more lines you display on-screen, the greater the amount of time that the
transaction data will be recorded. However, some applications may limit the number of lines and the
size of the on-screen display. If you are using an on-screen title, it will occupy Line 1, leaving 10 lines
for the text insertion. If you enable the on-screen Time/Date then this takes one additional line also.

DISPLAY CHARACTER / LINE

This setting allows you to change the number of characters per line from 10 to 40.

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