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Vpon VP-4108 Software User Manual

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  • Page 1 VPON Network DVR System With MPEG4 Hardware CODEC VP-4116 Software User Manual www.vpon21.com...
  • Page 2 When unpacking your VPON unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. Contact your dealer or us for assistance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction 1.1 Main Features for VP-4116-------------------------------------------------------------1 1.2 Specification------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 1.3 System requirements---------------------------------------------------------------------2 1.4 Front Panel--------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 1.5 Back Panel---------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Turning on the VP-4116 2.1 About running modes --------------------------------------------------------------------4 2.1.1 IrDA mode ( IR Remote Control )---------------------------------------------------4 2.1.2 GUI mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 2.1.3 Exchange running mode --------------------------------------------------------------5 IR remote control operation 3.1 Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 3.2 Main menu---------------------------------------------------------------------------------7...
  • Page 4 STATUS button--------------------------------------------------------------------------36 4.6 I/O button-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37 4.7 Setup--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 4.7.1 System setup------------------------------------------------------------------------37 4.7.2 Record Setup----------------------------------------------------------------------- 48 4.7.3 Alarm--------------------------------------------------------------------------------48 4.7.4 Motion detection-------------------------------------------------------------------52 VPON network operation 5.1 Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------53 5.2 Connecting-------------------------------------------------------------------------------53 Monitoring Live video------------------------------------------------------------------53 5.3 Surveillance screen panel--------------------------------------------------------------55 5.4 Play button-------------------------------------------------------------------------------55 5.5 PTZ panel--------------------------------------------------------------------------------56...
  • Page 5 5.6.1 System information----------------------------------------------------------------56 5.6.2 Camera setting----------------------------------------------------------------------57 5.6.3 Audio setting------------------------------------------------------------------------57 5.6.4 Set time and date-------------------------------------------------------------------57 5.6.5 Set NTP server--------------------------------------------------------------------- 57 5.6.6 System configuration--------------------------------------------------------------58 5.6.7 Set Serial ports---------------------------------------------------------------------58 5.6.8 Set names and on-screen display------------------------------------------------ 59 5.6.9 Set user authority------------------------------------------------------------------ 59 5.6.10 DVR setup-------------------------------------------------------------------------60 5.6.11 Record schedule------------------------------------------------------------------ 60 5.6.12 Playback---------------------------------------------------------------------------61 5.6.13 Send mail...

  • Page 6: Main Features For Vp-4116

    Introduction VP-4108 / VP-4112 / VP-4116 Network DVR System is a hardware MPEG4 based digital video recorder with real-time video recording It was powered by VPON network DVR on chip and thumbnail browsing technology. Up to Full D1 resolution and capability.

  • Page 7: Specification

    SPECIFICATIONS Model VP-4108 VP-4112 VP-4116 Support NTSC/PAL composite video Video Input (connectors) Audio Input Sensor Input/ Relay Output * VGA Output 24 bit true color IR Remote Control Built-in IR receiver CD-RW/ DVD+RW Optional Compression Standard MPEG4 Hardware CODEC Image Resolution...

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    2.1.1 IrDA mode ( IR Remote Control ) Users can operate VPON via IR remote control or local keyboard. There will be a OSD screen on the VGA monitor. Before operating VPON via IR remote control, please make sure that VPON has connected to the VGA monitor via VGA Out connector.
  • Page 9 Closes the menu and returns to the previous screen. D. Up/Down/Left/Right button Controls direction. Speed/Play/Pause/Stop/Rewind/Seek Backward/Seek Forward/Fast Forward Used only for playing back video recorded by VPON. Number keys Used to input number selections. Contrast Setting button Creates contrast colors on screen.

  • Page 10: Gui Mode

    Mode Switch button Remote, Playback, and Local buttons allow users to switch the display status. Remote is not used on the VPON series. Playback plays back the recorded files. Local allows users to view the live image immediately. N. Screen Display Change display mode to single or quad.
  • Page 11 Mode, if you are connected to a network. 5. Click OK. The system will automatically reboot in IR remote control mode. Please refer to Chapter 3, Operating VPON by IrDA controller. Chapter4, Operating VPON by Mouse. Chapter5, Operating VPON through Network. www.vpon21.com...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    3.1 Introduction The VP- 4116 can be used and configured with either the supplied remote control unit or with a keyboard and mouse. This chapter covers remote control operation. The VP- 4116 must be in IR remote control running mode for remote control operation to function.

  • Page 13: Password Protect

    Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to highlight an option, and use the OK button to confirm your choice. You can move between pages using the Prev Page and Next Page buttons on the remote control. 3.3.1 Password protect Use the Password Protect option to enable password protection, set administrator and user passwords, set the auto lock period and lock the system immediately.

  • Page 14: Video ( Ptz Setup )

    4. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to choose a letter and use the OK button to confirm you choice. 5. When the new password has been entered correctly, press the keypad button on the remote control to turn off the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 15 Quality (All) - adjusts the video quality for all cameras. The default setting is good. We recommend that you do not set this to best to avoid using up a significant amount of hard disk space. Max Connection - limits the maximum number of connections allowed to access the VP- 4116 over the Internet. Set to zero to allow the maximum number of connections.

  • Page 16: Disks

    Recall - recall the selected preset configuration. ZOOM - adjust the zoom to provide a more closer or wider view of the subject. FOCUS - adjust the focus of the camera. Speed - Adjust the speed of the selected PTZ camera. Pan and tilt - Adjust the pan and tilt of the selected camera.

  • Page 17: Tv Output

    on-screen keypad to enter the dots. Press the OK button to confirm the new address. To enter a volume name for the new disk: Use the Up and Down arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the Volume option and press the Right arrow button to confirm the choice.

  • Page 18: Osd Text

    3.3.5 OSD text A line of text can be displayed with the video from each camera connected to the VP- 4116. Use the OSD Text menu to enable the text and alter it. You can also set the position of the text using the X and Y parameter values. Increasing the value of Y moves the text down the screen.
  • Page 19 Note:A more detailed description of how to change TCP/IP parameters can be found in the hardware manual. Firewall The function of Firewall is to protect your DVR system from Internet attacks so that you can hook up your VPON to Internet safely DROP / ACCEPT Default to selecte as DROP or ACCEPT.
  • Page 20 When the sequence of Rule1, Rule2 are exchanged and Default Rule is ACCEPT 1.10.11.100.154/32 2. 10.11.100.151/24 HF Then, if you use 10.11.100.154 to access VPON DVR web page，it will work OK. Move Up- Move a specific Rule one row up Move Down- Move a specific rule one row down.

  • Page 21: Account

    3.3.7 Account Use the Account menu to set up an administrator name and password as well as user name and passwords. The default administrator name is Webmonitor and the default password is OYO. You can also use this menu to set up to 16 additional users, their passwords and their permissions on the system.

  • Page 22: Audio

    Use the Up and Down buttons to select any cameras from Camera1 through Camera16. Press the Right arrow to select Yes to allow the user to access and control the selected camera. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the PTZ option. Press the Right arrow button to select Yes to enable PTZ control of the selected cameras for the user.

  • Page 23: System Information

    Use the Left arrow to decrease the value and the Right arrow to increase the value for that field. Press the OK button when the values are set correctly. Note: The VPON VP- 4116 reboots to save the changes, if you modify the time zone. 3.3.12 Alarm Use the Alarm menu to define what constitutes an alarm condition and how the VP- 4116 reacts when such a condition occurs.

  • Page 24: Motion Detection

    Voice Call - enables you to set conditions that generate a voice call when an alarm is triggered. Set Action - sets the action that will generate an alarm condition for each camera. Note: The Voice Call option will only be displayed in the menu if the voice modem function is selected from the serial port menu.

  • Page 25: E-Mail

    7. Use the Prev Page and Next Page buttons to move to the motion detection menus for all connected cameras. 8. Press the OK button when settings are correct. To enter E-mail details: Select the E-Mail option from the Alarm menu. Press the Right button to confirm.

  • Page 26: Video Popup

    Up to 60 voice messages can be recorded and stored on the VP- 4116 and used for different alarm events. Messages recorded for the voice call function must be between 5 and 10 seconds. To set the Voice call function: Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select the Voice Call option from the Alarm menu.
  • Page 27 To configure events using the Set Action option: Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select an event from the list. Press the Right arrow button to display the submenu for the event with the following options: Message - displays a message on your screen when the event occurs. Beep - sounds a beep when the event occurs.

  • Page 28: Isp

    The Registry Server menu enables you to set up the registry server for your device. If you are using a dynamic IP address for the VP- 4116, you can set up the device to post its IP address to the VPON registry server. You can then look up your IP from the MAC address or server name.

  • Page 29: Running Mode

    3.3.15 Running mode Use the Running Mode menu to switch between Network Mode and ISP Mode, and between Mouse Mode and IR Remote Control Mode. 3.3.16 Algorithm You can change the compression algorithm used by the VP- 4116 to record video. To set up the algorithm: Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select a field to change from the Algorithm menu.

  • Page 30: Revise Firmware

    option is chosen from the System Setup menu, a message is displayed asking you to confirm. Press the OK button to confirm, or the Cancel button to cancel the operation. 3.3.19 Revise firmware Use the Revise Firmware option to upgrade the firmware in the VP- 4116. The firmware can be revised through an external read-write CD drive, a USB flash drive, or a USB thumb drive.

  • Page 31: Dvr Setup

    From the Record Schedule menu, pick a schedule to change from the displayed list, using the Up and Down arrow buttons. Press the Right button to display the parameters for that schedule. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select a field to change, from the following options: Enable -enables the recording schedule.

  • Page 32: Motion Detection

    3.4.3 Motion Detection 1. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select the Motion Detection option from the Alarm menu and press the OK button. 2. When the motion detection menu appears, uses the Up and Down Arrow buttons to select one of the following options: Enable- configures the motion detection feature for each camera.
  • Page 33 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select a recording to play back. The alarm condition which caused the file to be recorded is indicated in the list. For instance, in the screen shot shown here, the letter M next to a file indicates that the file was recorded after motion was detected by the camera.

  • Page 34: Searching For A File

    Searching for a file The VP- 4116 playback list can be searched for a specific file. You can conduct the search based on time, event, or text. To search for a recorded file: While viewing the play list, press the Menu button to display the menu. Select one of the following options using the Up or Down arrow buttons: Search by Time - searches the list of recorded files for the specified recording time.

  • Page 35: Locking Files

    Unlock File! option from the menu. Backing up the data If the VPON VP- 4116 is equipped with CD/RW, DVD+RW drive, you can back up your recorded files to a CD, DVD, or USB hard drive.

  • Page 36: System Shutdown

    Note: The VPON VP- 4116 will begin to collect data as soon as the above screens are displayed. When the required data has been collected, the backup can begin. 3.6 System Shutdown Use the System Shutdown option to shut down or reboot the system. To shut down or reboot the system: Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select either Shutdown or Reboot.

  • Page 37: Introduction

    4.1 Introduction The VP-4116 can be used and configured using either the supplied remote control unit or with a keyboard and mouse. This chapter covers keyboard and mouse operation. The VP-4116 must be in GUI mode for the keyboard and mouse to operate functions.

  • Page 38: Ptz Control Panel

    2. Press the set quality button , you can see the Brightness , Contrast , Saturation , Hue , Quality (All) control panel. Brightness- adjusts the amount of light or brightness for the selected camera according to your preference. Contrast - adjusts the difference between light and dark areas or contrast for the selected camera according to your preference. Saturation - adjusts the amount of color for the selected camera.

  • Page 39: Play File

    The PTZ panel can only be used in the Surveillance Screen. You can set and recall up to 6 preset configurations for each camera using the following buttons: Preset buttons- save the current pan, tilt, zoom, and focus settings in one of 6 preset configurations. Recall buttons- recall the selected preset configuration.

  • Page 40: Search For A File

    Selectable Speed / Play / Pause / Stop / Rewind / Selectable 1 / 4 / 9/ 16 split-screen display. The arrow buttons to cycle through all Seek Backward / Seek Forward / Fast Forward / connected cameras Fast Backward Searching for a file Search by Time - searches the list of recorded files for the specified recording time.

  • Page 41: Backing Up The Data

    Ok - Start playback recorded file Backing up the data If the VPON VP- 4116 is equipped with CD/RW, DVD+RW drive, you can back up your recorded files to a CD, DVD, or USB hard drive. Note: The VPON VP- 4116 will begin to take the time to collect data when the required data has been collected, the backup can begin.

  • Page 42: I/O Button

    4.6 I/O button Click the I/O button to display the I/O panel. When an alarm has been triggered, the GPI and GPO that are connected will show the status of the input or output device. GPI devices will show NC (normally closed) or NO (normally open) as the status of the switch while GPO devices will show On or Off as their status.
  • Page 43 Enter new passwords for Admin and User in the corresponding fields. Set an auto lock time if required in the Auto lock after field. The auto lock function locks the system after a given time and a password is required to unlock it. Click Lock Now! to lock the system immediately.
  • Page 44 Disks Use the Disks menu to configure network disks that the VP-4116 uses to record data. If no disk is connected, (No Device) appears in the Disk Device field. Use the keyboard or mouse to enter the IP address and Volume of any connected network disk. Click on the Test button to test if the drive is working correctly.
  • Page 45 Use the keyboard or mouse (recommended) to set each field. Ensure each field is set correctly before clicking OK. If parameters are set incorrectly it could result in the display becoming unreadable and very difficult to correct. GPIO The GPIO (general purpose input output) menu enables you to view the status of the input and output devices such as switches, sensors, LEDs, and so on and view their status.
  • Page 46 Use the keyboard or mouse (recommended) to complete each field and click OK to save changes. Account Use the Account menu to set up an administrator name and password as well as the super user name and passwords. You can also use this menu to set up to 256 additional users, their passwords and their permissions on the system.
  • Page 47 Use the keyboard or mouse (recommended) to set all parameters and click OK to save changes. System info Use the System Info menu to display the system information such as disk parameters, TCP/IP properties, firmware information, and so on, on the screen. There are no configurable fields on this page.
  • Page 48 The Registry menu enables you to set up the registry server for your device. If you are using a dynamic IP address for the VP-4116, you can set up the device to post its IP address to the VPON registry server. You can then look up your IP from the MAC address or server name.
  • Page 49 Use the keyboard or mouse (recommended) to complete all fields and click OK to save changes. Running mode Use the Running Mode menu to switch between Network Mode and ISP Mode, and between Mouse Mode and IR Remote Control Mode. Algorithm Use the Dimension option to set the resolution of the video.
  • Page 50 Use the keyboard or mouse (recommended) to complete all fields. After making the changes, click on the Test & Save button to verify that the server is operational. Click OK to save changes. Firewall The function of Firewall is to protect your DVR system from Internet attacks so that you can hook up your VPON to Internet safely。 Rule table DROP / ACCEPT Default to rule table can be selected as DROP or ACCEPT.
  • Page 51 When the sequence of Rule1, Rule2 are exchanged and Default Rule is ACCEPT 1.10.11.100.154/32 2. 10.11.100.151/24 HF Then, if you use 10.11.100.154 to access VPON DVR web page，it will work OK. Delete Delete a specific rule in Rule table. Delete All Delete all rules in Rule table.
  • Page 52 Default settings Use the Default Settings menu to reset all configurable parameters to their factory default settings. Click Restore Defaults?(Yes/No) to restore defaults. Click Cancel or No to retain the current settings. Revise firmware Use the Revise Firmware menu to upgrade the VP-4116 firmware. Click Revise Firmware?(Yes/No) to start the firmware upgrade process.

  • Page 53: Record Setup

    Use the keyboard or mouse (recommended) to select either Shutdown or Reboot. Click OK to perform the operation. Click Cancel or No to abandon. 4.7.2 Record Setup DVR setup Use the DVR menu under the Record Setup tab to set the Digital Video Recorder parameters. Select either Auto Stop or Cyclic Recording.

  • Page 54: Alarm

    4.7.3 Alarm Alarm setup Use the Alarm Setup menu under the Alarm tab to define what action is taken when an alarm is triggered. Through this menu, you can set up an E-mail address to which an E-mail is sent when the alarm is generated, or set up the device to display a video popup message on your monitor, or place a voice call.
  • Page 55 to place voice calls. Voice call features A voice call message can be recorded using an internal or external microphone, and can be played back using an internal or external speaker. Up to 60 voice messages can be recorded and stored on the VP-4116 and used for different alarm events. Messages recorded for the voice call function must be between 5 and 10 seconds.
  • Page 56 Use the keyboard or mouse (recommended) to select the required camera for video lost from the Camera drop-down box and complete all fields as described in GPI alarm. Click OK to save changes. Disk space low Use the Disk Space Low menu under the Alarm tab to set what actions are taken when the disk space is insufficient to record data.

  • Page 57: Motion Detection

    Use the keyboard or mouse (recommended) to complete all fields as described in GPI alarm. Click OK to save changes. 4.7.4 Motion Detection Use the Motion Detection page to set motion detection parameters for each camera. Each small square on the displayed grid can be set to detect motion. Use the left mouse button to make a square sensitive to motion.

  • Page 58: Introduction

    5.1 Introduction The VP- 4116 can be used and configured using either the supplied remote control unit or with a keyboard and mouse. It can also be configured over a network using a terminal with a standard web browser. This chapter covers network operation. 5.2 Connecting The VP- 4116 GUI can be viewed on a standard Internet browser when the device is connected on the same network as your PC or if it is connected through a cable or xDSL modem to the Internet.
  • Page 59 Click Open to download and install the new plug-in. The download status is displayed and you are prompted for an installation location. Click OK to complete the installation. The following message will appear. When installation is complete you will be able to view the VP- 4116 Home Page. The ActiveX installation will only happen once.

  • Page 60: Surveillance Screen Panel

    5.3 Surveillance screen panel The Surveillance Screen Panel is very similar to the one on the local GUI. See Surveillance screen panel on chapter4. There is no Sequence button on the network GUI. This feature is only available on the local GUI. 5.4 Play button Click the Play button to display a list of all the available recordings stored on the VP- 4116 in a new browser window.

  • Page 61: Ptz Panel

    5.5 PTZ panel The network GUI PTZ panel is exactly the same as the local GUI PTZ panel. 5.6 System Setup Click the SETUP button to display the setup screen. Use the setup screen to change user definable parameters for the VP- 4116. Choose a submenu from the list on the left and click the link to display it.

  • Page 62: Audio Setting

    5.6.3 Audio setting Use the Audio menu to set up the audio parameters for the VP- 4116. Speaker - adjusts the speaker output level (volume). 5.6.4 Set time and date Use the Set Time and Date page to set the time and date. Select a time zone from the drop down menu and enter new local time and date using the keyboard.

  • Page 63: System Configuration

    5.6.6 System configuration Use the System Configuration page to set the following parameters for the VP- 4116. Running mode - sets the operation and control mode. See Running modes on page 5 for more details. TCP/IP setting - configures TCP/IP. ISP setting - sets up dial-up parameters for sending E-mails.

  • Page 64: Set User Authority

    time stamp and where it appears on the display for each camera. 5.6.9 Set user authority Use the Set User Authority page to set the individual privileges of up to 256 users. Enter the user number in the User field. Assign a name and password in the respective fields.

  • Page 65: Record Schedule

    5.6.11 Record schedule Use the Record Schedule page to set up to 16 automatic recording schedules. For each record schedule, select the day, and start and stop times for recording. For each camera, select off, Normal Recording, or Motion Detection Recording to record only when motion is detected.

  • Page 66: Send Mail

    The file plays back in the browser window with the status at the bottom. Specify the resolution in the Dimension field. Select the camera whose video you want to watch in the Camera field and select the number of cameras (1, 4, 9, or 16) in the Display field.

  • Page 67: Ftp Upload

    Under the Individual Settings, specify the type of event that causes the E-mail to be sent in the Type field by choosing Motion Detect or GPI. Fill in the start and stop times for monitoring the alarm, the recipients, subject and content of the E-mail. Enable a snapshot of the camera ...

  • Page 68: Back To Home Page

    OK. If you are using the VPON for the first time, you are prompted to install Live Video ActiveX. Download and run the file to install ActiveX. If you choose not to install Active X, you can view videos From the VPON by clicking on the View Video without Plugins link at the bottom of the page.

  • Page 69: Configuring Static Ip Address

    Static IP addresses can be public or private. Public IP addresses allow access to the VPON from the Internet. Private IP addresses only allow users on the same LAN to access the VPON (regardless of whether the LAN is connected to the Internet or not).

  • Page 70: Using Pppoe

    IP that requests standard HTTP port 80 to the reserved IP address. The router will then forward HTTP requests to the VPON. If you need FTP, set port 21 of the router to be mapped to the VPON. The VPON VP-4116 reboots after saving these changes.

  • Page 71: Upnp Set

    3. Use mouse or IR controller to setup a valid unique IP address to this VPON. 4. Now you can find an ICON appears in local network neighborhood control panel with a serial ID of that VPON. 5. And you can now easily access your VPON by just double clicking the ICON.

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