How to Use IVMS 4200’s Auxiliary Screen Feature: Display Camera Feeds on External Monitor/TV from Your Laptop

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how to harness the power of the auxiliary screen feature in the IVMS 4200 PC client software installed on your laptop. This functionality is essential for security professionals and anyone wanting to monitor multiple camera feeds simultaneously. By displaying live camera feeds on an external monitor or TV, you can efficiently manage surveillance without interrupting your ongoing tasks on the laptop.

Accessing the Auxiliary Screen Feature

To begin, launch the IVMS software on your laptop. Once opened, navigate to the top menu and click on the ‘Auxiliary Screen Live View’ option. This action will trigger a popup window designed explicitly for live camera views. Within this window, you can easily select your camera device, choose specific cameras to monitor, and arrange their layout for optimal viewing on your external display.

Connecting Your Laptop to an External Display

Step 1: Locate the HDMI Ports

The first step in connecting your laptop to an external display is to find the HDMI ports. These ports are typically located on the sides of your laptop and your external TV or monitor. If your laptop doesn’t have an HDMI port, you may need an adapter suitable for your device.

Step 2: Connect the HDMI Cable

Take an HDMI cable and plug one end into your laptop’s HDMI port. Next, connect the other end to the HDMI port on your external TV or monitor. Ensure that both devices are powered on during this process.

Step 3: Switch Input Source on the External Display

Using the remote control or buttons on your TV or monitor, change the input source to the corresponding HDMI port where your laptop is connected. This step is crucial to ensure that the external display can receive the signal from your laptop.

Configuring Display Settings

After establishing the physical connection:

1. Right-click on the Desktop: Begin by right-clicking on an empty area of your laptop’s desktop.
2. Select ‘Display settings’: From the dropdown menu, select ‘Display settings’ to access the configuration options.
3. Choose ‘Extend these displays’: In the display settings menu, look for the option labeled ‘Multiple displays’ and select ‘Extend these displays.’ This option will allow your external monitor to function as a second screen, displaying content parallel to your laptop.
4. Confirm Changes: A prompt will appear asking you to confirm the changes. Click ‘Keep changes’ to finalize your settings; this ensures that the external monitor is configured correctly.

Utilizing Both Screens

With the external monitor fully set up, it now acts as a second screen for your laptop. This setup empowers you to handle distinct tasks on each display. For instance, you can monitor live camera feeds on the external screen while managing playback or other configurations on your laptop.

To move the auxiliary screen:

• Return to the IVMS Software: Ensure that your IVMS software is active.
• Drag the Auxiliary Screen: Click and drag the auxiliary screen window from your laptop display to the external screen. Move it to the right until it comfortably fits on the external monitor.

You will now see live camera feeds displayed on the external monitor. Feel free to customize the arrangement of your camera views to your liking, and utilize the full-screen option for any particular camera feed as needed.

Final Setup Considerations

At this juncture, the external monitor will be displaying live feeds from your cameras, while the IVMS software on your laptop remains fully operational. This arrangement allows for multitasking and ensures that your surveillance duties are not compromised.

Important Note

Currently, a known issue exists where minimizing the IVMS software will also hide the camera display on the external monitor. Hikvision is aware of this problem and may provide a fix in a future update. In the meantime, it is a good practice to drag the IVMS window to the external display if you need to use your laptop for other tasks. This approach ensures that your camera feeds remain actively visible.

Conclusion

We hope this guide provides you with a clear and thorough understanding of how to use the auxiliary screen feature in IVMS 4200 effectively. Should you require more details or have questions, don’t hesitate to explore other segments of our video series.

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