Vpon VP-404 User manual

Network DVR System
Your best choice for digital video recording and remote surveillance
VP-404/4048
UserManual
(Version:V2.0)
www.vpon21.com

Preface
Notice
The information in this manual was current when published. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its
products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.
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Warning
To reduce risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user service-able parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Do not install this product in hazardous areas where highly combustible or explosive products are stored or used.
Severe impact or vibration may cause malfunction.
Do not move this product when VPON is working.
Position it in an open space with flat surface, and also maintain at least 15 cm between the left and right sides of the
body and the wall.
The lightning flash/arrowhead symbol, within and equilateral triangle, alerts the user to the presence of a shock hazard within
the product’s enclosure.
CE Warning
FCC Warning
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FORMOSA21, INC. in Taiwan or your local distributor. FORMOSA21 cannot held responsible for any technical or
typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the products and manuals without your prior notice.
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Important information
Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Retain this manual with the
original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service.
When unpacking your VPON unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO
NOT INSTALLOR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. Contact your dealer or us for assistance.
This is a Class A product, in a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that ma
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Contents
1. Overview
1.1 Introduction-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1.2 System requirements---------------------------------------------------------------------1
1.3 Features-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1.4 VP-404/4048 Back panels --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
1.4.1 Make the Physical connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------3
1.5 About the GUI-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
1.5.1 The local GUI-------------------------------------------------------------------4
1.5.2 The network GUI-------------------------------------------------------------------4
2. Getting Started
2.1 Running modes---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
3. The Local GUI
3.1 Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
3.2 Surveillance screen panel--------------------------------------------------------------7
3.3 Set up Video Quality--------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.4 I/O button---------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
3.5 POS button--------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
3.6 PTZ Control panel ----------------------------------------------------------------------9
3.7 Play button-------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
1.play buttons ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
2. Split-screen display buttons-----------------------------------------------------------------------------12
3. Brightness/Contrast / Sharpness / Digital Zoom in playback---------------------------------------12
4. Status button ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
3.8 Bookmark----------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
3.9 Alarm log----------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
3.10 Backing up the data---------------------------------------------------------------------14
3.11 Thumbnail Browse----------------------------------------------------------------------14
3.12 Search by Event----------------------------------------------------------------------15
3.13 Search by Text----------------------------------------------------------------------17
3.14 Close playback screen----------------------------------------------------------------------18
3.15 Setup------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
[System setup]
3.15.1 Password Protect------------------------------------------------------------------------18
3.15.2 Video-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
3.15.3 Video input----------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
3.15.4 Disk-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
3.15.5 TV out-------------------------------------------------------------------------------22

3.15.6 OSD Text------------------------------------------------------------------------22
3.15.7 GPIO-------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
3.15.8 TCP/IP------------------------------------------------------------------------23
3.15.9 Account------------------------------------------------------------------------23
3.15.10 Audio---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
3.15.11 Serial ports---------------------------------------------------------------------------24
3.15.12 System info---------------------------------------------------------------------------25
3.15.13 Date/Time---------------------------------------------------------------------------25
3.15.14 ISP----------------------------------------------------------------------------------26
3.15.15 Registry----------------------------------------------------------------------------26
3.15.16 Running Mode------------------------------------------------------------------------27
3.15.17 Algorithm----------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
3.15.18 NTP setup------------------------------------------------------------------------------28
3.15.19 License---------------------------------------------------------------------------------28
3.15.20 Network neighbor------------------------------------------------------------------------29
3.15.21 System log-----------------------------------------------------------------------------30
3.15.22 Alarm log-----------------------------------------------------------------------------30
3.15.23 Configuration------------------------------------------------------------------------30
3.15.24 Default settings------------------------------------------------------------------------31
3.15.25 Revise firmware------------------------------------------------------------------------32
3.15.26 Reboot system ------------------------------------------------------------------------32
[Record setup]
3.16.1 DVR setup------------------------------------------------------------------------------33
3.16.2 Record schedule------------------------------------------------------------------------33
3.16.3 GPI Trigger----------------------------------------------------------------------------34
3.16.4 Pre-Alarm---------------------------------------------------------------------------34
[Alarm]
3.17.1 Alarm Setup----------------------------------------------------------------------------35
3.17.2 GPI Alarm-----------------------------------------------------------------------------37
3.17.3 Motion Alarm ------------------------------------------------------------------------37
3.17.4 Video Lost-----------------------------------------------------------------------------38
3.17.5 Disk Space Low------------------------------------------------------------------------38
3.17.6 Disk Error----------------------------------------------------------------------------39
3.17.7 POS Event------------------------------------------------------------------------39
[Motion Detection]
3.18 Motion Detection----------------------------------------------------------------------40

4. IR remote control operation
4.1 Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
4.2 Main menu--------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
4.3 System setup------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 41
4.3.1 Password protect---------------------------------------------------------------------42
4.3.2 Video ( PTZ setup )-----------------------------------------------------------------43
4.3.3 Video input-----------------------------------------------------------------------------45
4.3.4 Disks---------------------------------------------------------------------------------45
4.3.5 TV output--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
4.3.6 OSD text---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
4.3.7 TCP/IP------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 48
4.3.8 Account------------------------------------------------------------------------------49
4.3.9 Audio-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
4.3.10 Serial ports-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
4.3.11 System information-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
4.3.12 Date/Time-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51
4.3.13 Alarm------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------52
Motion Detection----------------------------------------------------------------52
E-mail-----------------------------------------------------------------------------52
Video Popup--------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
Voice Call------------------------------------------------------------------------ 53
Set Action ( MD/Video lost/Disk space low/Disk error/Pos )----------------- 54
4.3.14 ISP---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
4.3.15 Registry server------------------------------------------------------------------------55
4.3.16 Running mode------------------------------------------------------------------------56
4.3.17 Algorithm--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
4.3.18 NTP setup------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
4.3.19 License setup------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
4.4 Record Setup---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
4.4.1 DVR setup--------------------------------------------------------------------------57
4.4.2 Record schedule--------------------------------------------------------------------58
4.4.3 Motion detection-------------------------------------------------------------------59
4.4.4 GPI Trigger --------------------------------------------------------------------------60
4.4.5 Pre-Alarm---------------------------------------------------------------------------60
4.5 Playback----------------------------------------------------------------------------------61
4.5.1 Playback list-----------------------------------------------------------------------------61
4.5.2 Searching for a file----------------------------------------------------------------------63
4.5.3 Locking files ----------------------------------------------------------------------------63
4.5.4 Backing up the data ----------------------------------------------------------------64
4.6 System Maintenance-----------------------------------------------------------------------64

4.6.1 Alarm log----------------------------------------------------------------------------64
4.6.2 System log------------------------------------------------------------------------65
4.6.3 Default settings-------------------------------------------------------------------66
4.6.4 Configuration file-------------------------------------------------------------------66
4.6.5 Revise firmware------------------------------------------------------------------66
4.7 System shutdown-----------------------------------------------------------------------66
5. VPON network operation
5.1 Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------67
5.2 Connecting-------------------------------------------------------------------------------67
5.3 Surveillance screen panel--------------------------------------------------------------68
5.4 Play button-------------------------------------------------------------------------------68
5.5 PTZ panel--------------------------------------------------------------------------------69
5.6 System Setup----------------------------------------------------------------------------70
5.6.1 System information----------------------------------------------------------------70
5.6.2 Camera setting----------------------------------------------------------------------70
5.6.3 Audio setting------------------------------------------------------------------------71
5.6.4 Set time and date-------------------------------------------------------------------71
5.6.5 Set NTP server--------------------------------------------------------------------- 72
5.6.6 System configuration--------------------------------------------------------------72
5.6.7 Set Serial ports---------------------------------------------------------------------72
5.6.8 Set pos--------------------------------------------------------------------------------73
5.6.9 Alarm and remote control---------------------------------------------------------------------73
5.6.10 Set names and on-screen display------------------------------------------------ 74
5.6.11 Set user authority------------------------------------------------------------------ 74
5.6.12 DVR setup-------------------------------------------------------------------------74
5.6.13 Record schedule------------------------------------------------------------------ 75
5.6.14 Motion Detection------------------------------------------------------------------ 75
5.6.15 GPI Trigger Recording------------------------------------------------------------------ 76
5.6.16 Set Pre-Alarm------------------------------------------------------------------ 76
5.6.17 Playback---------------------------------------------------------------------------76
5.6.18 Search-------------------------------------------------------------------------------77
5. 6.19 Send mail ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78
5.6.20 FTP upload------------------------------------------------------------------------78
5.6.21 Alarm log------------------------------------------------------------------------79
5.6.22 System log------------------------------------------------------------------------79
5.6.23 Configuration file------------------------------------------------------------------------80
5.6.24 Back to home page----------------------------------------------------------------------80
5.6.25 View video without plug-ins----------------------------------------------------------------------80

6. Advance Network Setting
6.1 Connecting to the network-------------------------------------------------------------81
6.2 Configuring Static IP Address---------------------------------------------------------81
6.3 Configuring Dynamic IP Address-----------------------------------------------------81
6.4 Finding the IP address of the VPON on the register server---------------------------------------------82
6.5 Using xDSL or cable Internet----------------------------------------------------------82
6.6 Using PPPoE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------82
6.7 Using dial-up Internet----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------83
6.8 Remote access using dial-up----------------------------------------------------------------------83
Appendix
Appendix A: Operation via local keyboard -----------------------------------------------------------------------I
Appendix B: IrDA mode (IR Remote Control) -----------------------------------------------------------------II
Appendix C: Guide to revise firmware of VPON --------------------------------------------------------------IV
Appendix D: Voice Modem ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IV
Appendix E: View video by PDA or Cell phone ----------------------------------------------------------------V
Appendix F: NET I/O(optional) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------V
Appendix G: Troubleshooting----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VII

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1. Overview
1.1 Introduction
The VP-404/4048 Network DVR System is a high performance digital video recorder and web server all
in one. Features include a real time video capture utility, and video compression that allows efficient
transmission of moving images over a network. Video can also be displayed on a local VGA monitor.
The VP-404/4048 can record and play back digital video simultaneously while continuing to display live
video. Video footage is saved to a removable hard disk.
Up to 8 cameras can be connected to a single VP-404/4048 unit. Full motion video with audio over
Internet or intranet is supported. Video output can be viewed using a standard PC and web browser with
custom plug-in software. Camera pan, tilt, zoom, and focus functions can be controlled over the network,
and the unit can be configured to react a particular way to when certain events occur. An IR remote
control unit(optional) is included to make setup and operation as trouble free as possible.
1.2. System requirements
Cameras
• Composite CCD, V8, or camcorder
• NTSC or PAL standard
Network equipment
• RJ-45 Ethernet port and connection to Internet or intranet (network mode)
• Public or private IP address (Network mode and Internet access)
• VGA monitor for local display
PC for configuration for remote viewing
• Pentium IV 1.7GHz CPU or better
• 256MB RAM or more
• AGP VGA card
• Microsoft Windows XP/2000/ME/98 operating system
• Standard Internet browser such as Internet Explorer
1.3 Features
Video and audio recording:
• Up to 8 black and white, or color cameras
• Up to 30 fps for each camera (local monitoring)
• Record, playback and, display simultaneously
• Built-in QUAD/multiplexor functions (local monitoring)
• Local playback of recorded footage on VGA or TV monitor
• Remote playback in PC browser
• Query recorded data referenced by date, time, and event
• Support for popular PTZ cameras
High video quality and low data rate
• Up to 200:1 video compression
• Multiple video compression engines including, H.263, JPEG, MJPEG, and MPEG4

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Network
• Dynamic IP support for Internet access
• Direct dial-up support
Data storage and backup
• Removable hard disk
• Optional CD writer
Easy to use
• Plug and play, non Windows embedded real-time OS
• Easy configuration using either keyboard, mouse, IR remote control, home page, or RS-232 terminal
• The only client application required is a standard web browser
Alarm functions
• Motion detection, event trigger, schedule, pre alarm recording
• E-mail and FTP alarm notification
• Optional GPI/O for alarm control
Customization
• HTML file upload support for home page customization
• FTP server upload support for customization
FW1.3 New Features
• Point of sales DVR Integration
• USB mouse support
• SATA HDD support
• Low-bandwidth support
FW1.4 New Features
• Alarm log
• Import searching function for more user friendly
• Weight recording
• Water mark support
• Modify POS License to three versions
• Selectable 30 days recorded files auto deletion function
• Network Neighbor function support
1.4 VP-404/4048 Back Panels
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H.
A. Power cord connector and Power switch
The power cord and power switch are on the left side of the rear panel. Press ”I” to turn on the unit,
press ”O” to shut down the unit

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B. Keyboard connector
Operating VPON via local keyboard is an alternative other than IrDA controller. Keyboard
connector is at the left side of VPON rear panel.
C. USB connector
External IrDA receiver must be connected to one of the USB ports at the rear panel. Either one is
OK.
D. COM ports
Four 9-pin D-sub connectors provide RS-232 and RS-485 serial connection. COM1, COM3, COM4
Ports provide RS-232 serial connection for VP404/4048 unit configuration or modem/ISDN
connection. COM2 Port provides RS-485 serial connection for camera PTZ control.
E. Network connector
RJ-45 connector is for 100BaseT Fast Ethernet network.
F. MIC and speaker connector
MIC connector for audio input and speaker connector for audio out.
G. Video input
Video outputs from cameras are routed to these BNC input connectors.
Maximum of 8 videos can be connected on VP4048 units.
H. VGA Out connector
VGA Out connector provides video output to VGAMonitor.
1.4.1 Make the Physical Connection
Fig 1.4.1