Vpon VP-580 Instructions for use

VP-580
Digital Video Recorder
Hardware User Manual

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VP-580 Features & Notification
Removable Hard Driver initiation
When finished all connections for powering VPON, please be
noticed that must turn on the key of mobile rack before starting the
Hard Disk usage.
VP-580 control interface
GUI(Graphic User Interface)or IrDA control.
Mobile Rack (RAID-1)
Optional support Hot-swap RAID-1disk mirror.
Watch Dog
Hardware Watch dog timer for automatic failure recovery
Warning for Chassis open and video signal lost
When system chassis be opened or video signal lost, the built-in
Buzzer will have voice alarm.
Watermark
Image safety verification system for protecting images from fraud.
Built-in web server
Users can do remote surveillance and function setups thru. IE
browser to reach the belonged web server.
GPI/O
VP-580 has 4 sets of GPI/O port.
VIDEO Input
VP-580 has 4 or 8 sets of Video Input port depending on the
connections.

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VGA Output & TV-Out
24 bit true color, and support NTSC/PAL composite video, RCA
connector
COM ports
COM1 to COM4 ports are for PTZ/POS/ATM.
VP-580 Rear Panel
GPIO port
COM ports for
PTZ/POS/ATM
VGA out
Video out
Video input

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VP-580 COM PORT PIN DEFINE
COM 4
COM 3
1 3 5 7
2 4 6 8
9 11 13 15
10 12 14 16
J3
Pin Define Pin Define
Pin 1 GND Pin 9 422TXD-
Pin 2 GND Pin 10 422TXD+
Pin 3 GND Pin 11 GND
Pin 4 NC Pin 12 422RXD-
Pin 5 NC Pin 13 422RXD+
Pin 6 GND Pin 14 GND
Pin 7 485Data+ Pin 15 GND
Pin 8 485Data- Pin 16 GND
COM3 PORT : RS-485
COM4 PORT : RS-422

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Chapter 1: Introduction
VP-580 Network DVR System is a high performance digital video recorder with
built-in a mini web server with real-time video capturing capability. The video is
grabbed and compressed for faster transmission to your PC through 10/100Mbps
Ethernet. The video also can display through VGA output in local. Besides,
VP-580 support digital recording function. It can record/playback/browse video
simultaneously and save video data by cycle recording to removable hard disk.
VP-580 supports full motion live video footage with its corresponding audio
through the Internet, Intranet connection. Up to 4 or 8 cameras allow to be
connected, VPON deliver real-time full-motion audio/video transmission to
anywhere anytime. All that is needed is an Internet browser and our proprietary
plug-ins software. Attached video cameras can be remotely controlled to swivel
and zoom in and out, and the unit can be triggered to initiate certain events. VPON
is a completely plug and play device getting up and running as soon as possible
without the need for ongoing maintenance or custom hardware/software
configurations. Just via IR remote control, it’s such easy for users to setup VPON
without any other PC operations. A sample configuration is shown below.

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The installation is easy: All you have to do is to plug the power and assign
VPON an IP address for Internet connection. Then, you can view the video through
your browser, Internet Explorer or Navigator, at any time, anywhere. It is perfect
for factory/office monitoring, ATM surveillance, children care, security system,
tourism, sales presentation and more...VPON is the new era of the network video
transmission. It makes you see whatever you want easily!
1.1 VPON Main Features
 Video & audio recording
 Up to 4 or 8 camera inputs (color or B/W)
 Up to 30 fps on each camera for local monitoring
 Record / display / playback simultaneously
 Built-in QUAD / Multiplexer functions for local monitoring
 Local playback of recorded video on VGA or TV monitor
 Remote playback from PC browser
 Query recorded data by date, time & events
 Control well known brand PTZ Cameras
 High video quality and low data rate
 Up to 200:1 video compression
 Multiple video compression engines: H.263, JPEG, M-JPEG
 Network
 Dynamic IP support for Internet access
 Direct Dial-up available
 Backup
 Removable Hard Drives
 Optional CD Writer
 Easy to use
 Plug and play, non-Windows embedded realtime OS
 Easy configuration via keyboard, IR Control, Home Page or RS-232
port
 Standard web browser as the client application
 Alarm function
 Motion detection / Event trigger / Schedule / Pre-alarm recording
 E-Mail & FTP alarm notification
 Optional GPI/O for alarm control
 Customization
 Supports HTML file upload for home page customization
 Supports FTP Server upload for customization

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1.2 System Requirements
 Composite CCD camera, V8 or camcorder… (NTSC or PAL standard)
 The equipment for connecting to network:
1. Network mode: RJ-45 Ethernet network port connected to Internet and a
public IP address
2. Others: RS-232 Port and a serial cable for connecting to host PC.
3. A VGA monitor for display.
PC for the configuration / browsing
1. Pentium 4CPU or above, desktop PC or notebook
2. 256 MB RAM or above
3. AGP VGA Card
4. Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XPor above
5. InternetBrowser (such as MicrosoftInternet Explorer 6.0 or above)

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Chapter 2: Getting Start
General Description
VP-580 configuration & operation can be done viathe IrDAremote controller
comes with VPON unitor a remotePCthrough IPnetwork, e.g. LAN or
Internet.
For local monitoring & operation viaIrDA remotecontroller, connect VP-580
“VGA Out” to VGAmonitor and then configure VP-580 viaIrDA remote
controller. Configuration & operation functions will display on the OSD
screen for IrDA selection.
We strongly suggest users to configure the system via IR remote control.
Please refer to chapter 4 for setup procedures.
Please follow the procedures below step-by step for first time installation:
Physical Description
Make the Physical Connection
Running Modeof VP-580
Poweron VP-580
Software user manual Chapter 3Operating VP-580 by IrDA controller

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Physical Description
Fig 2.1 is back panel of VP580 .
VP-580 Back Panels
Fig 2.1
A. Video input
Video outputs from cameras are routed to these BNC input connectors.
4 video and maximum of 8 videos can be connected on VP580 units.
B. Video Out
VGA out connector provides video output to VGA Monitor.
C. Network connector
RJ-45 connector is for 100BaseT Fast Ethernet network.
D. USB connector
External IrDA receiver must be connected to one of the USB ports at the
rear panel. Either one is OK.
E. VGA Out connector
VGA Out connector provides video output to VGA Monitor.
F. MIC and speaker connector
MIC connector for audio input and speaker connector for audio out.
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G. 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 VPON
unit configuration or modem/ISDN TA connection. COM2 Port provides
RS-485 serial connection for camera PTZ control. COM1 to COM4 are
for
PTZ/POS/ATM.
H. 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
I. Mouse connector
GUI control or keyboard connector
J. GPI/O
VP-580 has 4 sets of GPI/O port
Make the Physical Connection
Before power on VPON unit, please connect the necessary peripherals as Fig 2.3.1.
For local videos andrecording, cameras and VGAmonitor are necessary.USB
IrDA receiver and the controller that come with VPON are also necessary for
forconfiguration and operation if keyboard is not used.
Fig 2.3.1
GPIO port
COM ports
VGA out
Video out
Video input
Network
USB
MIC & Speaker connect
Mouse/ keyboard