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Emergency Phone Terminal
Quick Start Guide
ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
V1.0.0

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  • Page 1 Emergency Phone Terminal Quick Start Guide ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. V1.0.0...
  • Page 2: Foreword

    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.
  • Page 3 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. ●...
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards And Warnings

    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 ●...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Foreword ........................................I Important Safeguards and Warnings ............................III 1 Overview ........................................1 1.1 Introduction ....................................1 1.2 Functions ....................................... 1 2 Structure ........................................2 2.1 Mainboard Ports ..................................2 2.2 Front Panel ....................................4 2.3 Rear Panel ......................................
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide 4.2.6.1 Configuring Advertising Resources ......................24 4.2.6.2 Configuring Advertising Texts ........................25 4.2.7 Lock ...................................... 26 4.3 Other Configurations ................................26 4.3.1 Update ....................................26 4.3.2 Viewing Logs ................................... 27 Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations ........................28...
  • Page 8: Overview

    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.
  • Page 9: Structure

    Quick Start Guide 2 Structure 2.1 Mainboard Ports Figure 2-1 Mainboard ports...
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11: Front Panel

    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.
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    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)
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Installation And Wiring

    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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Pole Mount

    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.
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18: External Ac Power Port Connection

    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.
  • Page 19 Quick Start Guide Figure 3-7 Connect external alternating current...
  • Page 20: Web Operations

    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...
  • Page 21: Resetting Password

    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".
  • Page 22: General

    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.
  • Page 23: Pstn

    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.
  • Page 24: Zone

    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...
  • Page 25: Protection Zone Management

    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 ●...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Image

    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.
  • Page 28: Overlay

    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.
  • Page 29: Configuring Time Title

    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.
  • Page 30: Audio

    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.
  • Page 31: Advertising

    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. ●...
  • Page 32: Configuring Advertising Texts

    Quick Start Guide Figure 4-14 Add time plans Step 5 Click Apply. 4.2.6.2 Configuring Advertising Texts Dot-matrix screen is connected to show advertising texts from the web. Step 1 Select General > Advertising > Dot-matrix Screen. Step 2 Configuring advertising texts. Figure 4-15 Configure advertising texts Click Apply.
  • Page 33: Lock

    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.
  • Page 34: Viewing Logs

    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. ●...
  • Page 35: Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations

    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.
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 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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