Vpon VP-8000 User manual

Network DVR System
Your best choice for digital video recording and remote surveillance
VP-8000
Intelligent Security System
User Manual
(Version:V2.0.1.1)
www.vpon21.com

Preface
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.
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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.

Contents
Contents
1.Overview
1.1 Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1.2 Features-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1.3 Product specifications---------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1.4 Front view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
1.5 Rear view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
2.Operation and Configuration
2.1 VP-8000 Main Screen-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
2.2 Functions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2.3 Normal View---------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.4 Zoom---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.5 Overlay----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
2.6 Set Intelligent Function---------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
2.6.1 How to enable Alerts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
2.6.2 Customizing the Intelligent Features -----------------------------------------------------------------8
2.7 Switch to Operation Mode / Admin Mode-------------------------------------------------------10
2.8 Record-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
2.9 Schedule-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
2.10 Events-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
2.11 Settings----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
2.11.1 Camera -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
2.11.2 Login / Storage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
2.11.3 Network ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
2.11.4 Alert Message -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
2.11.5 Video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
2.12 Shutdown----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18

Chapter 1: Overview
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Chapter 1. Overview
1.1 Introduction
The VP-8000 Intelligent Security System is a standalone video analysis system. Up to 4 cameras can
be connected to a single VP-8000 unit. Video can also be displayed on a local VGA monitor. VP-8000 is
independent to any Network DVR. The interface between VP-8000 and DVR is its built-in 4IN / 4OUT
GPIO pins.
This manual will guide you through the features and functions of the VP-8000 Intelligent Security
System. Read this section to get an overview of the product.
1.2 Features
Intrusion Detection
This feature detects objects entering a pre-defined area
Perimeter Defense
Objects crossing the virtual line from the pre-defined direction will generate the alert but NO alert
from the opposite direction.
Missing Object Detection
Removal of object from region of interest will activate the alarm
Unattended Object Detection
Objects left unattended for a pre-defined period of time will trigger the alarm
1.3 Product Specifications
Model VP-8000
Video Standard Support NTSC / PAL Composite video, BNC Connector
Video Input 4
VGA Output 24 bit true color
Internal HDD (250GB) 1
Sensor Input
Relay Output 4/4
Browser Compatibility Win 98 / 2000 / XP running MS IE 6.0 or above
Language English
Operating Temperature 0~45oC
Power Supply 115V / 230V, 250W
Size 426 mm x 426mm x 89.5 mm

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1.4 Front View
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1 Reset switch 2 Power switch
3 HDD light and Power light 4 Cooling fans
5 Lock
1.5 Rear View
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1 GPIO port 2 Video in ports (composite)
3 Power input 4 Keyboard and mouse ports (PS/2)
5 COM port (RS-232) 6 Printer port
7 VGA output 8 USB2.0 ports
9 LAN port 10 Audio input / Speaker output

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Chapter 2. Operation and Configuration
Warning:
PLEASE DO NOT POWER ON VP-8000 WITHOUT HARD DISK UNDER ANY
CONDITION OTHERWISE THE SYSTEM WILL FAIL.
The license key of VP-8000 was bounded with motherboard, CPU, capture card, RAM and
hard disk. Any change of these components will result in system fail.
2.1 VP-8000 Main Screen
After power up successfully, you can see the main screen of VP-8000 in multiple camera view as
Fig. 2.1. You can get single camera view by clicking the “zoom” icon at the left bottom of main screen
to get Fig. 2.2 .
Fig. 2.1 Multiple camera view
Fig. 2.2 Single camera view

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2.2 Functions
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Fig. 2.3
No. Function Description
1 VP-8000 basic information Date and Time
2 Record To set up camera record schedule. It is NOT recommended to
use VP-8000 as a recording device as DVR.
3 Scheduler To set up date / time period for intelligent functions.
4 Events Click to bring up event list
5 Settings Click to bring up camera configuration dialog box
6 Stop/Start
Web server Web server is NOT available at current version
7 Shutdown Shuts down the VP-8000
8 Logo VPON
9 Normal View Show multiple camera view on main screen
10 Zoom Switch to single (selected) camera view on main screen
11 Overlay Toggle to show the pre-defined area for intelligent function
12 Set Intelligent Function Set the particular intelligent function for individual cameras
13 Switch to Operator Mode/
Switch to Administrator Mode Toggle between the “Operator” and “Administrator” modes

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2.3 Normal View
Display 4 cameras video on main screen.
Fig. 2.4
2.4 Zoom
Click to get single (selected) camera view as Fig. 2.5
Fig. 2.5

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2.5 Overlay
Click to toggle the overlay of user define area for alarm trigger on screen. Fig. 2.6 shows camera
videos with alarm areas. And Fig. 2.7 shows normal video
Fig. 2.6
Fig. 2.7

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2.6 Set Intelligent Function
This feature allows each camera to be set with its own intelligent functionalities. Below is the screenshot
for the “Set Intelligent Function” console.
Fig. 2.8 – Set Intelligent Function Console
1. GPIO To set the length of alarm duration
2 SMS/MMS* To activate SMS/MMS alerts; Up to 3
mobile numbers (to be demarcated by
commas) can be keyed in to receive
the alerts. This function is NOT yet
available on current version
3. Email To activate email alert; receipt email
address to be keyed in
4. Enable/Disable Alert
Sound To activate and choose preferred sound alert
5. Draw Object Box To display boxes around objects
during video preview
6. Draw ROI To display Region of Interest in video
preview
7. Draw Perimeter Line To display perimeter defense line in
vide preview

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2.6.1 How to enable Alerts
VP-8000 allows users to send emails whenever an alert occurs.Each camera is allowed to be configured
with one Email address only.
Click on Set Intelligent Function.
Check the appropriate boxes.
Note: For email alerts, a valid email address must be entered.
To enable sound alerts, simply click on and choose the desired alert tone from the
associated dropdown menu.
Note: Enabling sound alert allows users to hear audio alarms while monitoring the camera preview
windows.
2.6.2 Customizing the Intelligent Features
Intrusion allows the user to indicate the region of interest (ROI) using the drawing tools, as well as
modify parameters like “Light Flickering”, “Slow Motion” and “Sensitivity” (Fig. 2.9 – Customizing the
Intrusion Feature). Note that “Light Flickering” and “Slow Motion” are mutually exclusive and only one
of these filters can be used at any one time. The former is used to filter very fast motion (e.g. the changes
in lighting conditions caused by the act of turning on or off lights) and the latter is specifically used for
detecting very slow motion.
Fig. 2.9 – Customizing the Intrusion Feature
User will also be able to specify the minimum and maximum sizes of the object of interest. At the same
time, there is a special feature, “Perspective Line” that allows the enhancement of the analysis process by
telling the VP-8000 the depth of view of an area of interest. This is useful if the area of interest spans a

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considerable distance. To indicate the depth of the image, it is necessary to draw the perspective line from
the point nearer to the camera to the point that is further away from the camera. VP-8000 will then name
the point near to the camera as “Near” and the other end as “Far”. The user will then need to define the
expected minimum and maximum size of the object of interest in the near-end and far-end of the area of
interest.
When the Perspective feature is not turned on, the minimum and maximum sizes of the object of
interest can be fixed by clicking on the respective Min / Max buttons and indicating the sizes by
drawing directly on the video image.
Perimeter Defense
Perimeter Defense allows the user to draw the virtual barrier anywhere on the image and modify
parameters like “Virtual Barrier Thickness” and the allowed direction of motion (“Enable Directional
Perimeter Line”). An object crossing the virtual barrier in the indicated “allowed direction” will not
trigger an alert. A small red arrow at the mid-point of the virtual barrier indicates the “allowed direction”
(Fig 2.10 – Customizing the Perimeter Defense Feature). Similar to Intrusion, filters (“Light Flickering”,
“Slow Motion” and “Sensitivity”) can be applied to enhance the analysis process.
Fig 2.10 – Customizing the Perimeter Defense Feature
User can also set the perspective feature and its associated sizes in the same way that it is done for
Intrusion. However, for perimeter defense, only the near minimum and far minimum sizes can be defined.

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Missing Object/Unattended Object/Missing and Unattended Object
Missing Object, Unattended Object, and Missing and Unattended Object all share the same customization
tools. Besides the drawing tools which allow the user to draw the area of interest, there are features that
are peculiar to these intelligent functions. They are “Seconds to Alert” and “Alert Reset Time” (Fig.
2.11 – Customizing the Missing/Unattended Object Feature)
Fig. 2.11 – Customizing the Missing/Unattended Object Feature
“Seconds to alert” allows you to literally set the amount of time an object is detected to be missing or
unattended before sounding the alarm. “Alert reset time” is the time taken for the alarm to stop and for
VP-8000 to relearn the new scene, which is the one with the unattended object or without the missing
object, as normal.
The only filter available for these features is “Light Flickering”.
2.7 Switch to Admin Mode
Click this switch to enter administrator mode. You will need administrator name and password
to login in. Default is “demo” and “password”. You can change them after login as administrator.
Under administartor mode, the user has full access to all functions. Under normal operator mode, the
user can do Only control functions such as “Normal view”,”Zoom”, “Overlay”, “Events”
and “shutdown”.

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Fig. 2.12
2.8 Record
VP-8000 allows the user to instantly start live recording on every active channel. The use of instant
recording was designed for ease of use during emergency that requires instant live recording.Click record
button to start or stop the recording function.
Note: It is NOT recommended to use VP-8000 as a general recording device because the file size is
large and the system hard disk will be full in two days. For customers that need general
recording functions, please use an external DVR.
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Fig. 2.13
2.9 Schedule
The scheduler allows the user to manage the Intelligent Function schedule for each camera.

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Fig. 2.14
1. Camera Selects camera to apply schedule
2. Function “None”, “Recording”, “Intrusion”, “Perimeter
Defense”, “Missing Object”, “Unattended
Object” or “Missing/Unattended”
3. Clear Schedule Deletes all selections that has been made to the
schedule
To set the schedule for a camera, simply choose the camera to apply the schedule to and click on the
desired function. Then, highlight the day and time by clicking on the white boxes to apply the function to.
The user may overwrite an existing schedule by choosing a different function and applying it over the
existing blue boxes.
Note: The blue boxes indicate an existing schedule.

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Fig. 2.15
2.10 Events
Click the Events button to display a list of all events stored on the VP-8000 as follows.
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1. Location Selects camera to view
2. Time Selects view; Choose from “All Events”, “Last 1 Hour”,
“Last 24 Hours” or “Last 7 Days” to view record
3. View Event Click View Event to view selected event’s recording
4. Delete Selected To delete selected events
5. Delete All To delete all events in the list
6. Backup To backup selected event/events
7. Event List Listing of all events; Click on specific Event to view
Note: Events that have not been viewed will be highlighted red.
1) View Event: Click the view event button and select an events file to playback.
Fig. 2.17
2) Delete Selected/ Delete All: User can click delete function to delete event list. A screen will display
as follows. Click “Yes” if you would like to delete this event.

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Fig. 2.18
3) Back Up: User can back up your recorded files to a USB hard drive. While viewing the event list, click
the back up button and select removable drive to back up. Please be noted as the recording is JPEG
based, the back up is also frame by frame based JPEG images.
Fig. 2.19
2.11 Settings
Settings allows the administrator to choose the camera’s function, change the administrator username
and password, view the VP-8000 hard disk properties, create alert messages, as well as configure the
connection to a network. You’ll also be able to upgrade the VP-8000 software through this function and
adjust the image quality of the cameras. Click the “Settings” button to display the Settings Setup menus.

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2.11.1 Camera
All properties such as Camera name, Format, Palette, Orientation and Function can be changed
Fig. 2.20
1. Camera Name Names can be changed to correspond to different camera’s locations
2. Format NTSC
PAL
Video format standard for United States,
Canada, Japan and Mexico
Video format standard for all other countries
3. Palette RGB24
RGB565
RGD555
YUV422
YUV42
Resolution of the images
4. Orientation Normal
Inverted No change in image Inverts the image
5. Function None
Live View Only
Recording
Intrusion
Perimeter Defense
Unattended Object
Missing Object
Scheduler
Displays video preview only
Displays video preview during live recording
Alerts intrusion on screen, and through
SMS/MMS/Email
Alerts barrier crossing on screen, and through
SMS/MMS/Email
Alerts any unattended object on screen, and
through SMS/MMS/Email
Alerts any missing object on screen, and through
SMS/MMS/Email
Function to be activated as per schedule
2.11.2 Login / Storage
VP-8000 is configured for open access (anonymous users), with default Administrator login name and
password, set to “demo” and “password” respectively. The Administrator is advised to change the
password after the first login.

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Login: Click Login button to enter login name and password.
Storage: The storage information for VP-8000 can also be found in this window. Of special mention is
the Auto Purge function, which automatically deletes the old event files when the hard disk space in use is
more than 90%. This function can be turned on or off as per the user’s requirements.
Fig. 2.21
2.11.3 Network
Click the Network button to set up the network configurations as follows. Enter the IP address, gateway,
Subnet mask, Gateway and the DNS server in the fields.
Fig. 2.22
2.11.4 Alert Message
Click the Alert message button to set up the email address, mail server, message, proxy server.
Fig. 2.23