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Using the External Monitors Workspace
The External Monitors workspace is a virtual monitor wall, with monitor icons arranged to correspond to physical NTSC/PAL or VGA monitors.
Refer to Configuring External Monitors on page 128 for information on setting up this workspace. When monitoring live video, you can drag
cameras onto the External Monitors workspace to display video, control PTZ, and use digital zoom functions on your actual monitor wall.
To access the External Monitors workspace:
• Click the External Monitors button in the toolbar.
• Use the keyboard shortcut (CTRL + M).
If external monitors have not been configured, a message appears directing you to the External Monitors tab of the Setup screen. Click the Setup
button to access External Monitors setup.
Figure 42. External Monitors Workspace
SELECTING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR
To select an external monitor, click its monitor icon. A black border indicates the currently selected external monitor. After you have selected a
monitor, you may take one of the following actions:
• Click a layout button to change the number of video panes on the selected monitor. Options are 1 x 1 and 2 x 2.
• Click the Identify monitor button to verify which monitor appears in the workspace. The name of the monitor flashes on the
NTSC/PAL or VGA monitor. Move the pointer over the icon of an external monitor to display information about that external monitor.
• Drag a camera from one monitor icon to another icon or to another workspace.
