Akuvox C317S User manual

C317 Series Indoor Monitor User Manual

About This Manual
Thank you for choosing Akuvox’s C317 series indoor monitor. This manual is intended for end users, who need to use and configure
the indoor monitor. This manual provides an introduction of all functions and features of the product. It is suitable for 83.31.2.3xx
version. Please visit Akuvox forum or consult technical support for any new information or latest firmware.
Note: Please refer to universal abbreviation form in the end of manual when meet any abbreviation letter.

Content
1. Product Overview............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Product Description.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Connector Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................2
2. Daily Use............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. Starting......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2. Making a Call............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1. Calling from Call List........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.2. Calling from All Call.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3. Calling from Missed Call..................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2.4. Calling from Device.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.5. Calling from LocalPhoneBook........................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.6. Calling from Keypad.........................................................................................................................................................................8
2.3. Receiving a Call.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.1. Receive an Incoming Call............................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.2. During the session............................................................................................................................................................................9
2.4. Monitor.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.4.1. Checking the Monitor.....................................................................................................................................................................10
2.5. Message..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.1. Text Message.................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.5.2. Creating a Message.......................................................................................................................................................................12
2.5.3. Deleting a Message....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.6. Arming........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.6.1. Arming Mode................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.6.2. Disarm Code................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.6.3. Alarm Log.........................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.6.4. Status............................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

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1. Product Overview
1.1. Product Description
C317X is an Android SIP-based with smooth touch-screen indoor
monitor. It can be connected with Akuvox door phone for
audio/video communication, unlocking and monitoring.
Residents can communicate with visitors via audio/video call, and it
supports to unlock the door remotely. It is more convenient and
safer for residents to check the visitor’s identity through its video
preview function.
C317X are often applied to scenarios such as villas, apartments
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1.2. Connector Introduction
Ethernet (POE): Ethernet (POE) connector which it can provide
both power and network connection.
RJ45 (PON): Share the network access from Ethernet (POE) port,
and for PC and other equipments connection.
12V/GND: External power supply terminal if POE is not available.
RS485A/B: RS485 terminal.
Bell/GND: Connect a simple two-wire door bell.
Relay A/B (NO/COM/NC): Relay control terminal.
IO1- IO8/GND: Connect with different alarm detectors for 8 security
zones.
Note: The general indoor monitor interface diagram is only for
reference.
Figure 1.2-1 C317X interface
Figure 1.2-2 General interface

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2. Daily Use
2.1. Starting
When booting C317X first time, users need to choose a suitable
way to connect to network, wireless or wire.
To choose a proper device mode according to specific application
scenarios. C317X supports 3 modes, including Cloud, Discovery
and SDMC. It only pop up Cloud Mode and Discovery Mode for
users choosing. Tap Skip if users are adopting SDMC mode.
Discovery mode is default mode if you don’t choose any device
mode.
Discovery mode: It is a plug and play configuration mode. Akuvox
devices will configure themselves automatically when users power
on the devices and connect them to network. It is super time-saving
mode and it will greatly bring users convenience by reducing
Figure 2.2.1-1 Network selection
Figure 2.1-1 Network selection
Figure 2.1-2 Device mode selection

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manual operations. This mode do not need to be done any
configurations previously by the administrator.
Cloud mode: Akuvox Cloud is an all in one management system.
Akuvox Cloud is the mobile service that allows audio, video, remote
access control between smart phones and Akuvox intercoms. All
configurations in the device will be issued automatically from cloud.
If users decide to use Akuvox cloud, please contact administrator,
who will help to configure related settings before using.
SDMC mode: SDMC is a center management software which is
suitable for managing a community in LAN. The device will get
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2.2. Making a Call
There are 6 ways to establish VOIP calls by C317X.
2.2.1. Calling from Call List
In the home page, choose a number from Call List to make a call.
Scroll up or down the Call List to choose the contact that users
want to call.
Note: In Cloud or SDMC mode, the Call List of C317X will be
issued from the system.
2.2.2. Calling from All Call
In the home page, it could call multiple indoor monitors if they are
set under the same multicast address. During the session, C317X
is listened by other indoor monitors.
Figure 2.2.1-1 Call from call list
Figure 2.2.2-1 Call from all call
Figure 2.2.1-1 Call from call list

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Tap All Call icon to call other indoor monitors which are set in
the same multicast group.
2.2.3. Calling from Missed Call
In the home page, missed call indicates how many calls that users
missed (1 missed call for an example). Missed call could be treated
as a brief call log.
Tap Missed Call icon ①to view the calls that were not
answered before.
Choose the contact on the call list ②which users want to call
out.
Click account above the keypad ③to switch accounts to make
a call.
Choose Audio ④or Video ⑤mode to call out.
Figure 2.2.3-2 Call from miss call
Figure 2.2.3-1 Call from miss call

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2.2.4. Calling from Device
It will display the devices connected with C317X on the contact
interface. On the device, go to More -Contact.
Click Update ①to synchronous the contact automatically.
Choose a device ②which users want to call.
Choose Audio ③or Video ④mode to call out.
Note: Only under Discovery mode, users need to press Update key
manually.
2.2.5. Calling from LocalPhoneBook
On the device, go to More -Contact to enter the Local
PhoneBook interface to make a call.
C317X supports fuzzy matching query ①.To search the list by
entering number or alphabet.
Scroll up or down to select contact ②that users want to call.
Figure 2.2.4-1 Call from device
Figure 2.2.5-1 Call from local phonebook

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Choose Audio ③or Video ④mode to call out.
2.2.6. Calling from Keypad
On the device, go to More -Call to get access to keypad.
Click account icon ①above the keypad to switch accounts to
make a call.
Input the SIP account /IP address to the keypad ②to call the
corresponding devices or soft phone.
Choose Audio ③or Video ④mode to call out.
2.3. Receiving a Call
2.3.1. Receive an Incoming Call
C317X supports to preview the caller when it receives an incoming
call from door phone.
Tap Answer to pick up the incoming call.
Figure 2.2.6-1 Call from keypad
Figure 2.3.1-1 Incoming call

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Tap Cancel to reject the incoming call. Press “+” or “-” of the
volume on the right side to adjust the ring tone volume.
2.3.2. During the session
Tap Unlock to open the corresponding door (if the call is from
outdoor unit).
Tap Capture to take a screen shot of current interface.
Tap Mute to eliminate the voice on C317X’s side.
Tap Switch to switch from video call to audio call or vice versa.
Tap Cancel to hang up the current call.
2.4. Monitor
Monitor feature enables users to view the real-time video from IP
cameras or door phones anytime. Click Monitor in the home page.
Figure 2.3.2-1 During session
Figure 2.4-1 Monitor

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2.4.1. Checking the Monitor
Choose the outdoor devices from the list. The real-time video from
the door phone or IP camera will show in the screen .
Press Unlock to open the door which is connected with door
phone.
Press Capture to take a screen shot of current interface.
Press Cancel to exit the monitoring.
Press List button in the bottom right corner to wake the
outdoor video list.
Press the Monitor list in the right side to choose the outdoor
videos.
Note: Only under Discovery mode, users need to press Update key
manually to synchronous the devices which is in the same node.
Figure 2.4.1-1 Live view list
Figure 2.4.1-2 Live view video

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2.5. Message
Message ①indicates how many messages are unread ( An
unread message for an example). Or directly enter the message
interface to manage.
2.5.1. Text Message
Tap Message ①on the main interface to view the unread
message.
Tap the unread message ②to view the message in details.
Figure 2.5 -1 Message
Figure 2.5.1-1 Text message

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2.5.2. Creating a Message
Press New key ①to create a new message.
Enter the destination number manually ②or choose the
contact from the contact list ③or select the device quickly
from the below list ④.
Choose the frequently used message ⑤, such as “Hello,”
“Help.” Or input the message content which users want to send
⑥.
Press Send key ⑦to send.
Figure 2.5.2-1 Create message
Figure 2.5.2-2 Create message

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2.5.3. Deleting a Message
Long press the message ①to select it.
Click Select All ②to select all message in the message lists.
Click Delete ③to delete the messages have been selected.
Click Cancel ④to cancel the operation.
Click Back icon ⑤to exit the message interface.
Figure 2.4.2-1 Delete message

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2.6. Arming
Tap Arming to enter the Arming interface. Arming feature is not
displayed by default. Users can ask administrator to enable it.
C317X supports 4 modes, including Home mode, Night mode,
Away mode and Disarmed mode.
2.6.1. Arming Mode
Go to Arming -Arming mode. Users can see all of the 8 zones
and corresponding sensor types. Slide down to check more
information in this interface.
Adjust Defence delay time. It means when users change the
arming mode from other modes, there will be 90 seconds delay
time to get activated.
To setup the Alarm delay. It means when the sensor triggered,
there will be 90 seconds delay time to announce the
Figure 2.6-1 Arming
Figure 2.6.1-1 Arming mode

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notification.
The Status in the corresponding zone means whether the zone
is available or not.
Press Save in the top right corner to save the modification.
2.6.2. Disarm Code
Go to Arming -Disarm Code to enter the disarm code settings
interface. Users can modify the disarm code here.
Enter the original disarm code ①first, and it is 0000 by
default.
Enter the new disarm code ②.
Enter the new disarm code again ③for confirming.
Press Save to save the modification.
Figure 2.6.2-1 Disarm code

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2.6.3. Alarm Log
Go to Arming -Alarm Log to enter the alarm log interface. Users
can check the alarm log, including “location,” “zone,” “zone type”
and “alarm time.”
Hold an alarm log ①and it will show up delete prompt.
Press Select All ②to delete all alarm log or select a part of
existed messages then click Delete ③.
Press Cancel ④to cancel to deletion.
2.6.4. Status
Go to Arming -Zone Status to enter the zone status interface.
Users can check the status of zones, including “location,” “zone
type,” “trigger mode” and “status.”
Figure 2.5.3-1 Alarm log
Figure 2.6.3-1 Alarm log
Figure 2.6.4-1 Alarm status