Leadtek BVP 8770 User manual

BVP 8770
User's Manual

BVP 8770 User's Manual
Version C
April 2002 P/N: W0500596
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................... 1
2 Getting to Know your BVP 8770 .......................... 3
3 Installation ............................................................. 7
Overview ......................................................................... 1
Feature highlights ............................................................ 1
What's in the Package ...................................................... 2
Front view ....................................................................... 3
Rear view ........................................................................ 6
Side view ........................................................................ 6
Installing the unit ............................................................ 7
Using external devices .................................................... 9
4 System Setup ...................................................... 10
Common Settings .......................................................... 10
ADSL/Constant ADSL/Single, Public, & Fixed IP ...... 11
ADSL/Constant ADSL/Multiple, Public, & Fixed IP ... 14
When the IP is used exclusively by BVP 8770 ........................... 11
When the IP is shared with other devices (with a DHCP
server connected) ....................................................................... 12
When the IP is shared with other devices (without a DHCP
server connected) ....................................................................... 13
When BVP 8770 uses one of the IPs (with a DHCP server
connected) .................................................................................. 14
When BVP 8770 uses one of the IPs (without a DHCP
server connected) ....................................................................... 15
When one of the IPs is shared with other devices (with
a DHCP server connected) ........................................................ 16
When one of the IPs is shared with other devices (without
a DHCP server connected) ........................................................ 17

ADSL/Timing ADSL .................................................... 18
Cable ............................................................................. 21
LAN/No Firewall or NAT ............................................. 24
LAN/NAT ...................................................................... 26
LAN/Firewall with Packet Filter ................................... 28
LAN/Firewall with NAT & Packet Filter ...................... 30
Before making a video call ........................................... 33
Making a video call ...................................................... 34
When the ADSL is used exclusively by BVP 8770 ..................... 18
When the ADSL is shared with other devices (with a DHCP
server connected) ....................................................................... 19
When the ADSL is shared with other devices (without a
DHCP server connected) ........................................................... 20
When the IP is used exclusively by BVP 8770 ........................... 21
When the IP is shared with other devices (with a DHCP
server connected) ....................................................................... 22
When the IP is shared with other devices (without a DHCP
server connected) ....................................................................... 23
With a DHCP server connected ................................................. 24
Without a DHCP server connected ............................................ 25
With a DHCP server connected ................................................. 26
Without a DHCP server connected ............................................ 27
With a DHCP server connected ................................................. 28
Without a DHCP server connected ............................................ 29
With a DHCP server connected ................................................. 30
Without a DHCP server connected ............................................ 31
5 Working with a Gatekeeper ............................... 32
6 Making a Call ...................................................... 33
Table of Contents

7 Making Adjustments ........................................... 35
9 Trouble Shooting ................................................ 57
12 FCC Statement .................................................... 63
Using OSD menus ......................................................... 35
Configuration .................................................................. 36
Password .......................................................................... 45
Password Checking .......................................................... 36
System Setup .................................................................... 37
Bandwidth Setup .............................................................. 41
Remote Update ................................................................. 42
Configuration Changed ..................................................... 44
Change Password .............................................................. 45
Error messages in bootup sequence .............................. 57
Error messages in changing System Setup Settings ..... 58
Other problems ............................................................. 60
Phonebook ....................................................................... 46
Copyright Information .................................................... 54
Restore factory settings ................................................... 55
Add ................................................................................... 46
Search ............................................................................... 47
InBox ................................................................................ 52
OutBox ............................................................................. 53
8 OSD Menu Tree ................................................... 56
10 Tech Support ....................................................... 61
11 Limited Warranty ................................................ 62
Table of Contents

Overview
Feature highlights:
Leadtek BVP 8770 is designed to avoid complicated installation. And with
the buttons on the keypad, you are able to access the user-friendly on screen
display menu (OSD), easily control the functions and make adjustments.
The has a built-in high quality CCD camera and an active matrix
liquid crystal display. Images are transmitted through the Internet at up to 24
frames per second (fps) . While making a video call, you
can enjoy the brilliant real-time color images of yourself, your
correspondents or both. If you do not want your image to display on the
caller or receiver's screen, 's private mode can do just that.
The is fully compliant with H.323 international standards for
video communication. It can be used with any video phone that are
compatible with this standard.
Broadband IP Address video phone
Connect the other video phone by simply entering the IP address/number*
with cover protection and focus
adjustment knob
Friendly and easy operation through keypads
Phone book dialing function
2 A/V inputs & 1 A/V output for additional video/audio input and
video/audio output for large display
Up to 24 frames per second video display (@ CIF resolution)
Video selectable and picture image up to VHS quality
Echo-cancellation and no delay high quality audio
BVP 8770
(@ CIF resolution)
BVP 8770
BVP 8770
Built-in high quality CCD camera
High quality TFT LCD display
1Getting Started
1
*Note: To dial numbers, BVP 8770 must work in conjunction
with additional accessories, such as the H.323 Gatekeeper.

Audio/Video Cable
Power Adapter
Handset Cable Ethernet Cable
Power Cord
User's Manual
BVP 8770
What's in the package?
Please unpack the product package with caution; inspect
the Items closely. If you find any damaged item, please
contact your local distributor immediately. Also, please keep
the box and packing material for future use in the event of
future shipments.
BVP 8770 1
Handset 1
User's Manual 1
Handset Cable 1
Power Adapter 1
Power Cord 1
Ethernet Cable (RJ-45) 1
Audio/Video Cable 1
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
BVP 8770 User's Manual 2
Handset

2Getting to Know Your BVP 8770
Front view
Focus Adjusting
Knob: on outer
ring of the
camera.
Brightness
Hue:
and
These two
knobs are for
adjusting the
brightness and hue
of the images on
the LCD screen.
LCD
Screen:
shows the
video
images of
callers.
CCD Camera:
The input
source of local
video image.
This is a mini
built-in CCD
camera.
Keypad:
To enter the IP
address or to input
data required for
accessing the OSD
menu.
Video indicator:
Lights orange
when the main unit
is in video
transmission.
When BVP 8770 is
in audio mute, the
video indicator
blinks.
Power indicator:
Lights green when
the power is on.
The light blinks
when the power
saving function is
on. The power
saving function
activates
when the system is
inactive for five
minutes.
Handset Cable
Handset
Mic.
Cursor Panel:
See next page.
123
456
789
0#
Video Power
Clear
View Privacy
Still Camera
Phonebook
Hot Keys:
See next page.
3
Speaker
OK
Mute
Redial

Front view (cont.'d)
Phonebook
Still Camera
View Privacy
Mute/Redial:
During a video call, this
button is used to mute
the audio so that you will
not be heard by the other
party on the phone; when
there is no connection, to
redial the IP address/
number* last dialed.
Hot Keys
View:
To select how local
and remote video is
displayed on the screen.
The options are: Remote,
PIP upper-left, PIP
lower-left, PIP upper-
right, PIP lower-right,
Local. And it switches
in that sequence.
Privacy:
Stop sending your image
to the other side so that
you will not be seen by
the person you talk to.
Camera:
To switch between the
built-in CCD camera and
external cameras
connected to BVP 8770.
Still:
To freeze the
video image of
yourself so that
the other party
can have a
clearer display.
Hands free:
To dial the correspondent's
IP address without picking
up the handset.
Used with OSD menus;
to move the cursor left.
During a video call,
used to make the
video sharper.
OK: Used with OSD menus;
to pop up the OSD menu, to
enter the sub menu, or to
confirm the selection.
Cursor Panel
Used with OSD menus; to
move the cursor right.
During a video call, used to
make the video smoother.
Used with OSD menus; to move the
cursor up. During a call, to turn the
volume of the speakerphone up.
Used with OSD menus; to move the
cursor down. During a call, to turn the
volume of the speakerphone down.
Clear:
Used to go back to the
previous menu, or to
function as Backspace when
you input letters or numbers.
BVP 8770 User's Manual 4
*Note: To dial numbers,
BVP 8770 must work in
conjunction with additional
accessories, such as the
H.323 Gatekeeper.
Phonebook:
See page 46.
Clear
OK
Mute
Redial

Inputting numbers
Pressing any key on the numeric keypad can input the
correspondent number.
For example, pressing will generate the number
"8".
Numeric Keypad
Front view (cont.'d)
8
TUV
2
ABC
1
@_-
3
DEF
5
JKL
6
MNO
4
GHI
9
WXYZ
8
TUV
7
PQRS
0
!;$
.,
Numeric Keypad
Inputting letters
Every button on the numeric keypad has characters printed
on it, in addition to the numbers. Number keys from"2"to"
9 " have English letters on them, so they can be used to input English letters.
When inputting data, pressing a key consecutively will generate the letters on it.
For example, has the number"7"andthealphabets " PQRS " on it.
Pressing this key once will generate the number"7".
Pressing this key twice consecutively will generate the letter"P".
Pressing this key three times consecutively will generate the letter"Q".
Pressing this key four times consecutively will generate the letter"R".
Pressing this key five times consecutively will generate the letter"S".
Ant it will cycle in such order.
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PQRS
Inputting punctuation marks
The keypad provides four punctuation marks:
" " " " " " and " ".
.,! ;
" ": Press twice consecutively;
" ": Press three times consecutively.
" ": Press twice consecutively.
" ": Press three times consecutively.
.
,
!
;
Press only once to generate"."when inputting IP addresses.
.,
.,
0
!;$
0
!;$
Inputting special characters
The keypad also provides six special characters: " " " " " " " " " "
and " ".
@_- $
#
" ": Press twice consecutively; " ": Press once.
" ": Press three times consecutively. " ": Press 4 times.
" ": Press four times consecutively. " ": Press once.
@
_$
-#
1
@_-
1
@_-
1
@_-
.,
0
!;$
Switching between upper
case and lower case letters
Press once to switch
between upper and lower case
letters when inputting data.
5

WAN
AUDIO
VIDEO
A/V
OUT
A/V
IN2
POWER
A/V
IN1
ON
OFF DC IN
Brightness
For adjusting the
brightness of LCD screen
Hue
For adjusting the hue
of LCD screen
DC IN
Connect to the
DC output of
power adapter A/V OUT
Audio and
Video output
connector
A/V IN2
Audio and
Video input
connector 2
A/V IN1
Audio and
Video input
connector 1
WAN
Ethernet
connector
Lens cover holder
A holder for the plastic
cover plate of CCD lens
Rear view
Power Switch
For turning
on/off the power
Side view
Handset jack
Handset cable
connector
LCD Panel
The LCD panel
can be tilted up or
down to adjust the
angle of the shots
taken of the caller
and obtain the
most comfortable
viewing position.
COM
COM
(reserved)
BVP 8770 User's Manual 6

3Installation
Step 1 Pick a good spot
Prolonging the lifespan
Avoid storing or operating BVP 8770 in abnormal conditions.
High temperatures or excessive humidity could cause the unit to
malfunction and shorten its useful lifespan.
Stability
Place your BVP 8770 on top of a counter, desk, or table with the
CCD camera opening in front.
Lighting Condition
Make sure the lighting is sufficient and does not shine directly
into camera lenses.
View of camera
Avoid using BVP 8770 in a room with brightly painted walls or
flamboyant wallpaper. Soft and evenly painted background
provides the best results.
Installing the unit
Connect the handset cable.
Step 2 Hook up the handset
Connect the handset and the BVP 8770 main unit with handset
cable.
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Step 3 Connect the Ethernet cable
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable in the jack marked "WAN" on
BVP 8770. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable in the RJ-45
jack on the wall.
AUDIO
VIDEO
A/V
OUT
A/V
IN2
POWER
A/V
IN1
ON
OFF DC IN
COM
Connect the
Ethernet cable.
Installing the unit
Step 4 Plug in for power
Connect the power cord between
the wall outlet and the power
adapter. Plug the free end of the
power adapter into the
power connector
(DC IN) on
BVP 8770.
Connect
the power
adapter.
Connect the power cord
and plug in.
WAN
BVP 8770 User's Manual 8

Using external devices
VCR
(for recording)
VCR
(for playing)
A/V Output
OR
OR
CCD Camera
Television
VCR
(for playing)
OR
CCD Camera
WAN
AUDIO
VIDEO
A/V
OUT
A/V
IN2
POWER
A/V
IN1
ON
OFF DC IN
COM
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4System Setup
The System Setup section gives
instructions on how to set up your
BVP 8770 system under some mostly
used interconnection types. There is
a condition bar on each page (as
shown in the figure), indicating what
type of connection the setup guide on
that page is for. Look for the type of
connection you use with your BVP
8770 to find the setup instructions
you need.
Connection LAN Type Firewall NAT Packet Filter
Without DHCP server connected
Internet
System Setup (Cont'd)
Condition Bar
Common Settings
The following settings need to be done by users with any type of connection.
Phone Book
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
DNS: 0.0.0.0
Gatekeeper:
Update Server:
Server Setup
H.323 Alias: Note 1
PPPoE Username
Host Name: Note 1
PPPoE Password
Auto Answer Rings: Note 2
NAT Door: 0.0.0.0
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Terminal Setup
Other than the settings that vary in different interconnections. There are some
common settings that should be done under in type of connection. Detailed
information is as follows:
Note:
1. Host name and H.323 Alias are for terminal identification. The default settings are the
same in all units. Therefore, you must change them.
2. You can set the number of rings before the system picks it up under the Auto Answer
mode. The default is 4.
Configuration
Password
Phone Book
Configuration
Password Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
(see p. 38)
(see p. 39)
: as default
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Connection ADSL Type Constant ADSL IP Single, Public, & Fixed
When the IP is used exclusively by BVP 8770
Internet
ATU-R
BVP 8770 System Setup
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
IP Address: see note
Phone No. :
Subnet Mask: see note
Gateway: see note
Note : IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway are assigned by your ISP, each consisted of
4 sets of numbers with dots in between them. Check with your ISP for the
information.
(see p. 37)
H.323 Alias:
PPPoE Username
Host Name:
PPPoE Password
Auto Answer Rings:
NAT Door: 0.0.0.0
BVP 8770
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
System Setup (Cont'd)
Phone Book
Configuration
Password Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Phone Book
Configuration
Password Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Phone Book
Configuration
Password Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Gatekeeper:
Auto Answer:
DHCP: OFF
PPPoE: OFF
NAT: OFF
Ringer:
(see p. 39)
(see p. 40)
: as default
: as default
: as default
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Connection ADSL Type Constant ADSL IP Single, Public, & Fixed
When the IP is shared with other devices (with a DHCP server
connected)
Internet
ATU-R
BVP 8770
Router General PC 1, 2, ...n DHCP Server
BVP 8770 System Setup
IP Address: see note
Phone No. :
Subnet Mask: see note
Gateway: see note
(see p. 37)
(see p. 39)
(see p. 40)
H.323 Alias:
PPPoE Username
Host Name:
PPPoE Password
Auto Answer Rings:
NAT Door: see note
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Note : IP, Subnet Mask and Gateway are assigned by your DHCP server.
Note : The NAT door is the public IP of your router and this IP is assigned by your ISP.
This router has to be able to provide the NAT service
and the following static routes should be set : TCP port
1718-1720, 8058 and UDP port 8050-8060. Or you can
put BVP 8770 into DMZ if your router supports this
function.
The DHCP Server
must be able to
support dynamic-
fixed IP allocation.
System Setup (Cont'd)
Phone Book
Configuration
Password
Phone Book
Configuration
Password
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Phone Book
Configuration
Password Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Gatekeeper:
Auto Answer:
DHCP: ON
PPPoE: OFF
NAT: ON
Ringer:
: as default
: as default
: as default
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Connection ADSL Type Constant ADSL IP Single, Public, & Fixed
When the IP is shared with other devices (without a DHCP server
connected)
Note: You can assign your own IP, Subnet Mask and Gateway within your private segment.
If the segment is 172.16.0.0-172.16.0.255, your settings should be:
one chosen from the range between 172.16.0.1 to 172.16.0.254
255.255.255.0
one chosen from the range between 172.16.0.1 to 172.16.0.254,
usually 172.16.0.254, and can't be the same as your IP address.
IP :
Subnet mask :
Gateway :
BVP 8770 System Setup
IP Address: see note
Phone No. :
Subnet Mask: see note
Gateway: see note
(see p. 37)
Gatekeeper:
Auto Answer:
DHCP: OFF
PPPoE: OFF
NAT: ON
Ringer:
(see p. 40)
(see p. 39)
H.323 Alias:
PPPoE Username
Host Name:
PPPoE Password
Auto Answer Rings:
NAT Door: see note
Note : The NAT door is the public IP of your router and this IP is assigned by your ISP.
Internet
ATU-R
BVP 8770
Router General PC 1, 2, ...n
System Setup (Cont'd)
Phone Book
Configuration
Password
Phone Book
Configuration
Password
Phone Book
Configuration
Password
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
: as default
: as default
: as default
This router has to be able to provide the NAT service and the following static routes
should be set : TCP port 1718-1720, 8058 and UDP port 8050-8060. Or you can put
BVP 8770 into DMZ if your router supports this function.
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Connection ADSL Type Constant ADSL IP Multiple, Public, & Fixed
When BVP 8770 uses one of the IPs (with a DHCP server connected)
BVP 8770 System Setup
IP Address: see note
Phone No. :
Subnet Mask: see note
Gateway: see note
(see p. 37)
(see p. 39)
(see p. 40)
H.323 Alias:
PPPoE Username
Host Name:
PPPoE Password
Auto Answer Rings:
NAT Door: 0.0.0.0
Note : IP, Subnet Mask and Gateway are assigned by your DHCP server.
Internet
ATU-R
BVP 8770 General PC 1, 2, ...n DHCP Server
Hub
System Setup (Cont'd)
Phone Book
Configuration
Password
Phone Book
Configuration
Password
Phone Book
Configuration
Password
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Gatekeeper:
Auto Answer:
DHCP: ON
PPPoE: OFF
NAT: OFF
Ringer:
: as default
: as default
: as default
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Connection ADSL Type Constant ADSL IP Multiple, Public, & Fixed
When BVP 8770 uses one of the IPs (without a DHCP server connected)
Note : IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway are assigned by your ISP, each consisted
of 4 sets of numbers with dots in between them. Check with your ISP for the
information.
BVP 8770 System Setup
IP Address: see note
Phone No. :
Subnet Mask: see note
Gateway: see note
(see p. 37)
(see p. 39)
H.323 Alias:
PPPoE Username
Host Name:
PPPoE Password
Auto Answer Rings:
NAT Door: 0.0.0.0
Internet
ATU-R
BVP 8770 General PC 1, 2, ...n
Hub
System Setup (Cont'd)
Phone Book
Configuration
Password
Phone Book
Configuration
Password
Phone Book
Configuration
Password
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Bandwidth Setup
Remote Update
System Setup
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Server Setup
Network Setup
Terminal Setup
Option
Gatekeeper:
Auto Answer:
DHCP: OFF
PPPoE: OFF
NAT: OFF
Ringer:
(see p. 40)
: as default
: as default
: as default
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