Quick Start Guide Foreword General This manual introduces the installation, functions and operations of the emergency phone terminal (hereinafter referred to as "the device"). Read carefully before using the device, and keep the manual safe for future reference. Models DHI-VTA8311AB-4, DHI-VTA8311AB, DHI-VTA8311A-4, DHI-VTA8311A Safety Instructions The following signal words might appear in the manual.
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Quick Start Guide For detailed information, see the paper user’s manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or visit our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the electronic version and the paper version. ●...
Quick Start Guide Important Safeguards and Warnings This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the device, hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read carefully before using the device, and comply with the guidelines when using it. Transportation Requirements ●...
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Quick Start Guide ● Do not place the device in a place exposed to sunlight or near heat sources. ● Keep the device away from dampness, dust, and soot. ● The power supply must conform to the requirements of ES1 in IEC 62368-1 standard and be no higher than PS2.
1 Overview 1.1 Introduction Specially built for emergencies, the VTA8 Series Emergency Phone Terminal is an emergency device that contacts the alarm receiving center by just the press of a button. It has a 2-MP HD camera, high- sensitivity microphone, dual network ports and an optional 4G module integrated into its design.
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Quick Start Guide Table 2-1 Mainboard ports Name Name Name LCD temperature port NIC2 Sensor port Illuminator module NIC1 Illuminator module SD card slot Alarm output RS-485 LCD heater module Alarm input RS-232 Heater control Auxiliary power Siren port module output port MIC port Telephone jack...
Quick Start Guide 2.2 Front Panel Figure 2-2 Front panel Table 2-2 Front panel description Name Description Indicates an alarm was triggered. ● Normal: Solid on. Alarm light ● Being called: Flashes first and then returns to the normal status. LCD display screen Plays images or videos, and shows call status.
Quick Start Guide 2.3 Rear Panel There are 2 types of the device. ● Basic type: Designed with a mechanical lock. ● Electronic type: Designed with an electronic key. Figure 2-3 Rear panel (basic)
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Quick Start Guide Figure 2-4 Rear panel (electronic) Table 2-3 Rear panel description Name Description Maintenance Open the maintenance compartment to perform compartment maintenance on the internal device. Mechanical lock Unlock with key. Remote unlock through the platform or web manager Electronic key of the device.
Quick Start Guide 3 Installation and Wiring ● Do not install the device in a poor environment that has condensation, high temperatures, stains, dust, and is exposed to corrosive chemicals. ● Installation and debugging must be carried out by a professional team. Do not dismantle or repair the device without professional assistance to avoid damaging the device.
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Quick Start Guide While you are making your selection, we recommend considering conditions such as wiring, drainage and ventilation. Step 2 Dig a groove. Step 3 Embed pipes. Step 4 Build the foundation. 1) At the bottom of the foundation, pave about 100 mm high gravels. Figure 3-2 Build the foundation 2) Fill it with C25 cement.
Quick Start Guide Figure 3-3 Size of the foundation (Unit: mm [inch]) 3) On C25 concrete, insert four 20 mm reinforced steel bars according to screw hole spacing. 4) Lay cables. 5) Carry out the insulation test. 6) Install the device. Guide the 20 mm reinforced steel bars through the 4 holes on the pedestal, and then tighten and attach them with the M20 bolts.
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Quick Start Guide Figure 3-4 Take out the cylinder-shaped pole Step 2 Put in the L-shaped pole and then secure the device with the screw. Figure 3-5 Put in the L-shaped pole...
Quick Start Guide Figure 3-6 Pole mount 3.3 External AC Power Port Connection Before connecting the device, make sure that the air circuit breaker is turned off. After you finish wiring the device, turn on the air circuit breaker, and the device will be powered on. Connect the mains electricity to the number 7 and 8.
Quick Start Guide 4 Web Operations This section introduces the parameters of the device and how to configure them on the webpage. Some operations of the device are available on the platform. For platform operations, see the corresponding user’s manual of the platform. 4.1 Starting the Device 4.1.1 Initializing the Device Background Information...
Quick Start Guide Procedure Step 1 Enter the device IP address in the address bar of the browser, and then press Enter. Step 2 Enter username and password, and then click Login. Figure 4-1 Login 4.1.3 Resetting Password Prerequisites You can set the email address for password resetting during the initialization. For details, see "4.1.1 Initializing the Device".
Quick Start Guide Figure 4-2 Forgot password Step 3 Scan the QR code according to the prompt to receive the security code. Step 4 Enter the security code in the Security code text box, and then click Next. Please use the security code within 24 hours after you receive it. Otherwise, it will become invalid.
Quick Start Guide Figure 4-3 Call linkage Table 4-1 Call linkage parameter descriptions Parameter Description Enabled by default. ● Snapshot interval ranges from 1 to 10 seconds. 5 seconds is set by Snapshot default. ● Number of images ranges from 1 to 5. 5 is set by default. Record Enabled by default.
Quick Start Guide 4.2.3 Zone 4.2.3.1 Zone Configuration Select General > Zone > Zone Config, and then you can configure zone parameters and set alarm linkage actions, such as speaker, relay and siren. Up to 4 zones can be configured. Figure 4-5 Zone configuration Table 4-3 Descriptions of zone parameters Parameter...
Quick Start Guide Parameter Description Select detector type as needed. ● Panic Button ● IR ● Door Detector Detector Type ● Water Leak Sensor ● Vibration Sensor ● Dual-technology (IR + Microwave) Select sensor type as needed. ● Normally Closed Sensor Type ●...
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Quick Start Guide Figure 4-7 Encode Table 4-4 Description of encode parameters Parameter Description Sub Stream Click to enable sub stream, it is enabled by default. Select encode mode. ● H.264B: Baseline profile encode mode. It requires smaller bandwidth. ● H.264: Main profile encode mode. Compared with H.264B, it Compression requires smaller bandwidth.
Quick Start Guide Parameter Description This parameter can be configured only when the Bit Rate Type is Bit Rate set as CBR. Select bit rate value in the list according to actual condition. The number of P frames between two I frames, and the I Frame I Frame Interval Interval range changes as FPS changes.
Quick Start Guide Parameters Description ● Close: Close WB. ● Auto: The system compensates WB according to color temperature to ensure color precision. Scene Mode ● Sunny: The system compensates WB to outdoor sunny scene to ensure color precision. ● Night: The system compensates WB to outdoor night scene to ensure color precision.
Quick Start Guide Figure 4-9 Channel Title Step 5 Click Apply. 4.2.4.3.2 Configuring Time Title You can enable this function if you need to display time on the video image. Step 1 Select General > Video > Overlay > Time Title. Step 2 Click to enable time title function.
Quick Start Guide Step 1 Select General > Video > Overlay > OSD. Step 2 Click to enable OSD function. Step 3 Enter OSD content. Step 4 Move the title box to the position that you want in the image. Figure 4-11 Set OSD content Step 5 Click Apply.
Quick Start Guide 4.2.6 Advertising 4.2.6.1 Configuring Advertising Resources Built-in LCD display can show images and videos. Step 1 Select General > Advertising > Ad Resource. Step 2 On the Video area, click Upload to upload the video. 1) Click Browse, and then select the video file. ●...
Quick Start Guide 4.2.7 Lock If the device is designed with electronic lock, you can go to General > Lock to remotely unlock the upper or lower compartment. On the webpage, you can send commands to lock or unlock the compartment, but you cannot see whether the compartment was successfully locked.
Quick Start Guide The device restarts after updating is complete. 4.3.2 Viewing Logs The log type includes All, System, User, Config, Event, Operation, and Security. ● System: Includes program start, abnormal close, close, program reboot, device close down, device reboot, system reboot, and system upgrade. ●...
IP video surveillance is not immune to cyber risks, but taking basic steps toward protecting and strengthening networks and networked appliances will make them less susceptible to attacks. Below are some tips and recommendations from Dahua on how to create a more secured security system.
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Quick Start Guide 1024–65535, reducing the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are using. 6. Enable HTTPS We suggest you to enable HTTPS, so that you visit Web service through a secure communication channel. 7. MAC Address Binding We recommend you to bind the IP and MAC address of the gateway to the device, thus reducing the risk of ARP spoofing.
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Quick Start Guide device. More information Please visit Dahua official website security emergency response center for security announcements and the latest security recommendations.
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