Climax VDP-3 User manual

VDP-3
Video Door Phone
User Manual
June-10-2020

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION______________________________________________________________________________ 2
1. APPLICATION OVERVIEW_______________________________________________________________ 3
1.1. PARTS IDENTIFICATION____________________________________________________________3
1.2. THE POWER SUPPLY _____________________________________________________________3
1.3. LED INDICATOR _________________________________________________________________4
1.4. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ____________________________________________________________4
1.5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION _________________________________________________________5
1.6. SETUP ________________________________________________________________________6
2. OPERATION ____________________________________________________________________________ 9
2.1. WEB BROWSER ACCESS __________________________________________________________9
2.2. SMARTPHONE ACCESS___________________________________________________________10
2.3. DOORBELL NOTIFICATION_________________________________________________________12
2.4. VIDEO /PICTURE CAPTURE AND EVENT HISTORY________________________________________13
3. REMOTE PROGRAMMING_______________________________________________________________ 14
3.1. APP USER SETTING _____________________________________________________________14
3.2. ACCOUNT USER INFO ____________________________________________________________15
3.3. VIDEO SETTING ________________________________________________________________15
3.4. VDP SETTING _________________________________________________________________18

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Introduction
VDP-3 Video Door Phone is designed to replace conventional doorbell by providing
remote video streaming access, two-way communication via Wi-Fi network. The Video
Door Phone functions as a part of Climax alarm system by connecting to a Climax
security system Control Panel. Setup and remote access of Video Door Phone is
performed via smartphone application developed by Climax Technology.

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1.Application Overview
1.1. Parts Identification
Front View
Front View
(cover removed)
Back View
1. Protective Cover
2. Camera Lens
3. Function Button / LED Indicator (Blue / Amber)
4. IR Lens
5. Cover Fixing Screw
6. Mounting Hole
7. 12~24V DC/AC Power Input
Please note the torque on the screw should be less than 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m).
8. 12~24V DC/AC Power Input
Please note the torque on the screw should be less than 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m).
9. Reserved
10.Reserved
1.2. The Power Supply
The VDP uses 12~24V DC/AC power as its power source. Turn off mains power first.
Loosen the two screws of the 12~24V DC/AC Power Input, and save the screws for later
use. Connect wires to the inputs on the rear side of the back cover*; install the VDP to
power on the device.
*Note: It is recommended to use wire with a diameter less than 15mm to connect to the
power input. The torque on the screw should be less than 24.5 nm (2.5 kg-m).

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1.3. LED Indicator
The Video Door Phone has built-in Blue and Red LEDs to indicate device status.
LED Color
Behavior
Indication
Blue
Flash every 3 seconds
VDP under Wi-Fi setup mode (AP mode)
Spinning
VDP button pressed, waiting for answer
ON
VDP under video streaming and two-way
communication
Amber
ON for 3 seconds
VDP finish warm up upon power on,
entering normal operation.
Flash every 3 seconds
Wi-Fi connectivity problem*
Flash every second
VDP unable to connect to server
3 Flash then ON for 6
seconds
VDP reset to factory default
*Note: It takes about 1 minute for VDP to connect to Wi-Fi after power on. Before the
Wi-Fi connection is established, the Red LED may flash momentarily.
1.4. Equipment required
The following equipment is required to use VDP:
A router supporting 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. The VDP should be connected to this
router with access to internet and Home Portal Server.
An iPhone or Android smartphone
Android version requirement: Android 5.1 or above.
iPhone version requirement: iOS 9or above.
To use the VDP, a Climax IP based security system alarm panel is required –The
panel must be registered in Climax Home Portal Server with a valid user account.
Refer to panel and Home Portal Server user guide to complete panel setup and
registration process.

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1.5. Hardware Installation
Step 1. Before you start, find the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Step 2. Once you have found it, open the door and turn off the main power switch.
Step 3. Take out the VDP from the package. Remove the protective cover and put it
aside for later use.
Step 4. Flip the VDP up-side-down and locate the 4 screws near the bottom of the VDP.
Step 5. Loosen the 2 screws of the 12~24V DC/AC Power Input, and save the screws
for later use.
Step 6. Connect wires to the inputs on the rear side of the back cover, as shown in
Figure 1. It is recommended to use wire with a diameter less than 15mm to
connect to the power input. Please note the torque on the screw should be less
than 24.5 nm (2.5 kg-m)
Step 7. Locate the 2 mounting holes on the VDP, as shown in Figure 2, and screw the
VDP into the wall.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Step 8. Replace the protective cover on top of the VDP and tighten the cover fixing
screw.
Step 9. Switch on the circuit breaker to provide power to the VDP.

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1.6. Setup
The Video Door Phone can be incorporated into existing Climax security system as an
accessory device. To use the VDP, a Climax IP based security system alarm panel is
required.
In order to incorporate the Video Door Phone into existing Climax security system, the
Control Panel of the security system must be registered into Climax Home Portal Server
first with a functional user account.
A smartphone with Vesta Home 5 TW / Vesta Home 5 US or Vesta Home 5 EU app
installed is required to perform setup. Search for the app in Google Play or Apple App
Store, type Vesta Home 5 TW/US/EU on the search bar according to your server, then
download the application. Refer to Climax Home Portal Server user guide for detail.
1. Open Vesta Home 5 app and enter your existing user account & password of the
Control Panel you wish to use for further setup.
2. Tap the Camera icon in the navigation bar and the + icon on top left corner to add the
VDP into your existing system. Select the VDP icon and tap “Next”.
3. Power up the Video Doorbell by applying AC power. The device will first warm up for
about 30 seconds, and its Blue LED will begin to flash.
Flashing LED indicates the Video Doorbell does not have a working Wi-Fi setting yet.
It will enter Wi-Fi setup mode (AP mode) automatically upon power-up.
4. Select the route to set up your Wi-Fi network and follow on-screen instructions.
Please note if the VDP has already been set up to another Wi-Fi network, be sure to
reset the device first before adding it into your existing alarm system.
4.1. Manual: Use your VDP as an AP. Connect to your Wi-Fi. Make sure your
smartphone’s Wi-Fi is enabled. Follow on-screen instructions and wait for your
VDP to connect to your Wi-Fi network. After successfully joining to your Wi-Fi

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network, the app proceeds to learn the VDP into the Control Panel. When
learning is completed, re-login to the app and start using your VDP.
4.2. QR Code: Enter your SSID information to generate QR Code for VDP to scan.
The QR Code includes information about the Wi-Fi network and the Control Panel.
Follow on-screen instructions. Tap “QR Code”for your smartphone to display it. VDP

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will emit a short beep to indicate the scanning is successful. When the LED stops
flashing, tap “Done”to complete the setup. After VDP successfully joins to your Wi-Fi
network, the app will proceed to learn the VDP into the Control Panel. When learning
is completed, the VDP is able to be viewed on the app.

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2.Operation
The Video Door Phone can be accessed by web browser and or smartphone application.
Two-way voice communication function is only available via smartphone access.
2.1. Web Browser Access
When accessing the Home Portal Server account of the Control Panel using a web
browser, VDP is located under the Camera page and has the same function of a Climax
IP Camera.
Two-way voice and doorbell functions are not enabled for web browser access. To uses
these functions, a smartphone app is required. Please see 22. Smartphone Access for
detail.
Click the Setting button to access video adjustment and timestamp location
setting. Adjust the setting and click Submit to confirm.
Press the Record Video button to record a video clip.

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2.2. Smartphone Access
Use Vesta Home 5 app to log into Home Portal Account registered by Control Panel.
Select Cam page to display VDP streaming thumbnail. Press the thumbnail image to
enlarge to full screen.
When the Video Doorbell button is pressed, all associated accounts with incoming call
function enabled will be able to see incoming call popup and answer the call.
To access camera function setup, tap the icon and follow below instructions.
Device Name
This is for you to name or rename your IP Camera for easy identification. Enter a
desired name and tap Save.
Video Adjustment
This is for you to adjust IP Camera video settings, such as brightness, saturation,
and contrast. Video Adjustment now allows for top/bottom flip video option, thus
enabling users to flip video without needing to physically move the Security Camera
itself.
Motion Detection
This is for you to set up Region 1 and Region 2, and sensitivity levels for each
region. If any movement is detected when the system is armed, a video will be
recorded. Tap Save to confirm setting.
Speaker Volume
This is for you to adjust speaker volume. Tap the slider to adjust the volume to a
desired level.
Door Lock Binding
This is for you to select the door lock you wish to bind with the system. Please note:
available door lock will be displayed after it is learned into the Control Panel. Tap
Submit to complete. Ensure to log out and log in again for the changes to be
effective.
WiFi Setup

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To add a new device, tap the icon on the top left corner to setup WiFi for your IP
Cam or VDP. Before you proceed, ensure to update device firmware to the latest
version.
To setup WiFi function for existing model, tap the icon and follow the
step-by-step instructions.
To enlarge to full screen view, tap the icon for different function settings. The
left-hand menu allows you to switch on or off your microphone, record a video or take a
snapshot, or remotely unlock your electric door lock that is bound with the system. Tap
the icon to return to the main page.

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2.3. Doorbell Notification
The Doorbell Notification function allows VDP to inform the user remotely when its
doorbell button is pressed. With Doorbell Notification, the user will be able to answer the
doorbell remotely and converse with the guest via VDP using the smartphone even
when away from home.
Before using the Doorbell Notification, the following settings should be completed:
The VDP must be properly setup as described in previous chapter.
The Control Panel Home Portal Server account should be registered and working
properly.
The Control Panel Home Portal Server account’s push notification setting must be
enabled. To access miscellaneous page, log in your application and tap the icon
at top right corner and tap Notification.
The Notification page allows users to change push notification, incoming call and
email notification settings. The Push Setting only affects push notification report to
this specific user account and does not affect other accounts related to the same
panel.
You can also enable or disable email notification of VDP event with your app.
<NOTE>
If the Doorbell Notification is not answered within 1 minute after button press,
the VDP will time out and the LED will stop spinning
When the button is pressed, VDP will take a snapshot and upload to the Home
Portal Server.

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2.4. Video / Picture Capture and Event History
The VDP will take a picture or video during following occasions. All pictures and video
clips taken will be uploaded to the server.
Video
Press the record video icon on the left-hand menu of the application or icon
on the Home Portal Server to record a video.
Whenever an alarm is activated by the Control Panel, the VDP will record a video
immediately.
Picture
Press the function button in front of VDP to take a picture
Press the camera icon on the left-hand menu of the application to take a
snapshot.
All Video Door Phone activities, including doorbell notification, pictures and video clips,
will be stored in Home Portal Server user account. Tap the Media tab under Event page
to check operation history.

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3.Remote Programming
3.1. App User Setting
The account setting page can be accessed by pressing the icon at top right corner.
Account List (available for Master account)
The account list page allows secondary user configuration. Under this page, click the
icon to add secondary user to the panel. You can create a new account or link to an
existing account.

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3.2. Account User Info
Account User Info
Tap on the Account User info bar to display the Account User info page. You can
edit your registered information in this page.
3.3. Video Setting
Video Setting options are only available when VDP is included in a security system. The
options are accessed on the Home Portal Server web UI’s Camera page.

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Video Adjustment
Click icon to adjust video settings. Video Adjustment now allows for top/bottom
flip video option, thus enabling users to flip video without needing to physically
move the Security Camera itself.

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Timestamp Location
Timestamp Location allows the user to edit the Time Stamp format on the video.
Users can adjust timestamp position, date format and time format.
Motion Detection
Motion Detection allows the user to add motion detection setup. Users can then set
up Region 1 and Region 2, and sensitivity levels for each region. If any movement
is detected when the system is armed, a video will be recorded as a video event.
Record Video
Click icon to record a video clip. The IP Camera will record video clip according
to its internal setting (Please refer to 3.4. VDP Setting for detail).

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3.4. VDP Setting
VDP’s own setting options are only available when included in security system and
accessed on the Home Portal Server web UI’s Edit Device page.
Setting
The setting page is used to set VDP zone number, device name and time zone
setting. Please refer to your Control Panel’s configuration webpage for option detail.

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Recorded Videos
The Recorded Video page stores video clips previously taken by VDP for download.
Click the download link icon to down the file into your computer.
Video Setting
Video Record Length
Total Time: The total time of each recorded video could be set optionally for
5/10/15 seconds.
Alarm