Vpon VP-500 User manual

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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 VP-500 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
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user to the presence of a shock hazard within the product’s enclosure.
CE Warning
FCC Warning
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 INSTALL OR 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 may cause undesired operation.

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Table of Content
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Main Features------------------------------------------------------------ 2
1.2 System Requirements--------------------------------------------------- 2
1.3 Quick Installation Procedure ------------------------------------------ 3
1.4 Use VP-500 with xDSL or Cable Modem --------------------------- 5
Chapter 2: Getting Start
2.1 General Description----------------------------------------------------- 7
2.2 UseVP-500 through Intranet------------------------------------------- 8
2.3 Use VP-500 through Internet ------------------------------------------ 9
2.4 Use VP-500 through TV Out Function ----------------------------- 10
2.5 Physical Description -------------------------------------------------- 10
2.6 Make the Physical Connection -------------------------------------- 12
2.7 Power on VP-500 ----------------------------------------------------- 13
Chapter 3: Use VP-500 under Network Mode
3.1 First Time Step-by-step Setup --------------------------------------- 14
3.2 Browse and view Live Video ---------------------------------------- 16
3.3 System Configuration For First-time User------------------------- 22
3.3.1 System Information-------------------------------------------- 24
3.3.2 Camera Setting ------------------------------------------------- 24
3.3.3 Audio Setting--------------------------------------------------- 25
3.3.4 Set Date and Time --------------------------------------------- 27
3.3.5 Further System Configuration-------------------------------- 27
3.3.6 Alarm and Remote Control ----------------------------------- 31
3.3.7 Set Names and On-Screen Display -------------------------- 31
3.3.8 Set User’s Authority------------------------------------------- 32
3.3.9 Set TV Output Configuration----------------------------------32
3.3.10 Set Record Schedule------------------------------------------- 33
3.3.11 Set Motion Detection ------------------------------------------ 33
3.3.12 Set GPI Trigger Recording ----------------------------------- 35
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3.3.13 Set Pre Alarm ---------------------------------------------------35
3.3.14 Playback ---------------------------------------------------------35
3.3.15 Send Mail--------------------------------------------------------38
3.3.16 FTP Upload------------------------------------------------------38
3.3.17 Back to Home Page --------------------------------------------39
3.3.18 View Video Without Plugins ----------------------------------39
3.4 Audio Functions--------------------------------------------------------39
3.5 Remote Camera Control ----------------------------------------------40
3.5.1 Remote Camera Control Using PTZ Cameras --------------40
3.5.2 Remote Camera Control Using VP-201 and VP-202 ------41
3.5.3 Operation --------------------------------------------------------42
3.6 Recording Video to a File ----------------------------------------------44
3.7 Using Dial-Up Network Connecting to VP-500---------------------45
3.7.1 Step by Step instructions to utilize Multi-Home function -46
Chapter 4: Use VP-500 under ISP Mode
4.1 Getting Start under ISP Mode ----------------------------------------49
4.1.1 Modem Installation----------------------------------------------49
4.1.2 System Configuration -------------------------------------------54
4.1.3 View Live Video via the Browser -----------------------------55
4.2 Browse and View the Video ------------------------------------------56
Chapter 5: Use VP-500 Via TV Out Function
5.1 Wireless Controller ----------------------------------------------------57
5.2 How to operate VP-500 via IR wireless Controller----------------59
5.2.1 Using the Menus------------------------------------------------61
5.3 Main Menu -------------------------------------------------------------62
5.3.1 System Setup----------------------------------------------------62
5.3.1.1 Password Protect--------------------------------------------62
5.3.1.2 Video Parameters Setting ----------------------------------63
5.3.1.3 TV Output Setting ------------------------------------------64

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5.3.1.4 GPIO Setting------------------------------------------------ 65
5.3.1.5 PTZ Setup--------------------------------------------------- 66
5.3.1.6 TCP/IP Setting---------------------------------------------- 67
5.3.1.7 Account Setting -------------------------------------------- 67
5.3.1.8 Audio Setting ----------------------------------------------- 69
5.3.1.9 COM Ports Setting----------------------------------------- 69
5.3.1.10 System Information ---------------------------------------- 70
5.3.1.11 Date/Time Setting ------------------------------------------ 70
5.3.1.12 ISP Setting -------------------------------------------------- 71
5.3.1.13 Registry Server Setting------------------------------------ 71
5.3.1.14 Running Setting -------------------------------------------- 71
5.3.1.15 Reboot System---------------------------------------------- 72
5.3.2 Record Setup --------------------------------------------------- 72
5.3.2.1 Record Schedule ------------------------------------------- 72
5.3.1.2 Motion Detection------------------------------------------- 73
5.3.1.3 GPI Trigger ------------------------------------------------- 73
5.3.1.4 Pre-Alarm Function Setting------------------------------- 73
5.3.3 Playback--------------------------------------------------------- 74
Appendix A: LCD Messages ------------------------------------------------- I
Appendix B: WCOMW Usage ---------------------------------------------- III
Appendix C: Guide to revise firmware of VP-500-------------------V
Appendix D: Troubleshooting --------------------------------------XII

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Chapter 1: Introduction
VP-500 is a high performance Video Server built-in as a mini web server with
real-time video capturing capability. The video is grabbed and compressed for faster
transmission to your PC through 100Mbps Ethernet, and the images also can
transmission through TV output in local. Besides, VP-500 supports digital recording
function. It can record/playback/browse video images simultaneously at least for 168
hours and saves video data by cycle recording avoid disk space shortage issue.
It supports full motion live video footage with its corresponding audio through the
Internet, Intranet connection. Up to four video cameras can be hooked up to this 19"
rack mountable unit to deliver real-time full-motion Audio/Video transmission to
anywhere in the world through a desktop PC, workstation, or laptop. All that is
needed is an Internet browser and our proprietary plug-ins software. This system also
allows users to record digital video footage continuously onto their computer hard
drive. Attached video cameras can be remotely controlled to swivel and zoom in and
out, and the unit can be triggered to initiate certain events through our specialized
call-back feature by utilizing another Web-Based software NetRecorder. The VP-500
is a completely Plug & Play device to getting up and running as soon as possible
without the need for ongoing maintenance or custom hardware/software
configurations.
A sample configuration is shown below.
Figure1.1.1 Simple VP-500 Network Configuration
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The installation is easy: All you have to do is to plug the power and assign VP-500
an IP address for Internet connection. Then, you can view the video through your
browser, Internet Explorer or Navigator, at any time, anywhere in the world. Quick
installation procedure is described in section 1.3.
It is perfect for factory/office monitoring, ATM surveillance, children care, security
system, tourism, sales presentation and more...
VP-500 is the new era of the network video transmission. It makes you see whatever
you want easily!
1.1 Main Features
 Build-in channel switching (QUAD) function for local CCTV monitoring.
 Built-in Web Server, video is grabbed, compressed and stored on built-in Hard
Disk or transmitted to remote PC via Internet or Intranet.
 Recording/playback/browsing video images simultaneously.
 Continuous recording/saving video data at least for 168 hours.
 Saving video data by cycle recording avoid disk space shortage issue.
 Support motion detection, event trigger recording, schedule recording.
 Support Pre-Alarm function.
 Query recording data by data, time, triggered events via IR remote controller or
home page.
 Support replay recorded video on local TV/VGA monitor or remote PC.
 Support smart recording, up to 200:1 compression ratio.
 Easy system configuration via IR remote control, HTTP Home Page or
RS-232.
 Uses standard web browser as client application.
 Built-in general purpose I/O for alarm and control.
 Support HTML file upload to FLASH ROM for home page customization.
 Support FTP Server download for customization.
 Industrial 19” 2U Rack Mount or desktop.
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 static Internet IP
2. ISP Mode: Modem for users to connect to ISP provider.

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3. Others: RS-232 Port and a serial cable connected to host PC.
PC for the configuration / browsing
1. Pentium336 PC or higher, desktop or notebook
2. 64MRAM or higher
3. PCI VGA Card
4. Microsoft Windows 95/98
5. Internet Browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher)
1.3 Quick Installation Procedure
Follow the instructions included in this section to install VP-500 into your
networking environment. Each phase of the documented installation procedure is
summarized as below:
I. Connecting VP-500 Video Server via TV Output
II. Connecting VP-500 Video Server via Internet or Intranet
III. Configuring VP-500 Video Server
I. Connecting VP-500 Video Server via TV Output
Beside using VP-500 under Network Mode and ISP Mode, users can also operate
VP-500 via IR wireless controller and the video images will be displayed on TV set
or VGA monitor screen. When users operate VP-500 via IR wireless controller, they
have to connect their VP-500 as the following instructions:
1. Connect the video camera(s) to VP-500 Video Server.
Connect the video output of your camera(s) to VP-500 Video Server port(s) using
standard 75 ohm coaxial video cable, terminated with a BNC-connector .
2. Connect the power supply to VP-500 Video Server.
Now you will see LCD be lighted. After hearing one short beep sound, VP-500 will
start to boot. It takes around 30 seconds. During this period, LCD will keep lighting.
When you hear a long beep sound, and “READY” LCD message is displayed, it
means VP-500 is ready.
3 Connect the TV set or VGA monitor to VP-500 Video Server.
Before operating VP-500 via IR wireless controller, please make sure that VP-500
has connected to the TV set or VGA monitor via TV Out connector or VGA Out
connector.
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II. Connecting VP-500 Video Server via Internet or Intranet
A. To get your VP-500 Video Server up and running on an Ethernet network, follow
these instructions:
1. Connect the video camera(s), microphone, and speaker to VP-500 Video
Server.
a. Connect the video output of your camera(s) to VP-500 Video Server port(s)
using standard 75 ohm coaxial video cable, terminated with a BNC-connector .
b. Connect the microphone to Line In port and connect the speaker to Speaker
port of VP-500 Video Server.
2. Connect the power supply to VP-500 Video Server.
Now you will see LCD be lighted. After hearing one short beep sound, VP-500 will
start to boot. It takes around 30 seconds. During this period, LCD will keep lighting.
When you hear a long beep sound, and “READY” LCD message is displayed, it
means VP-500 is ready.
3. Assign a static or dynamic IP address for VP-500 Video Server
Before operating VP-500 under Network Mode, users must make sure that the system
administrator has assigned a usable IP address for VP-500, whether the IP address is
static or dynamic.
III. Configuring VP-500 Video Server
Now, VP-500 has completed the startup procedure and is ready. Before you can
access it, you have to configure the IP address of VP-500 under Network Mode. And
connect VP-500 “TV Out” to “Video In” of TV set for viewing from TV set. Then
users can view the live image via web browers or operate VP-500 via IR wireless
controller.
Note: When the IP address of VP-500 is dynamic, user should set these
parameters for VP-500 to register itself to a registry server, please refer to
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1.4 Use VP-500 with xDSL or Cable Modem
Users can connect VP-500 to an xDSL or Cable Modem via an ethernet cable to the
RJ-45 port of VP-500 as they will do to their PC. Since VP-500 does not support
PPPoE, users have to check out if their xDSL/Cable Modem running PPPoE.
For xDSL or Cable Modem not running PPPoE, users are free to connect VP-500
with xDSL/Cable Modem directly without any other device. If a static public IP is
assigned to the xDSL/Cable Modem account, just assign this IP to VP-500 as the
following figure.
But if the IP is dynamic, i.e. it is different for each time you dial up, set the IP to be
255.255.255.253. This will make VP-500 request an IP from DHCP server every
time it is turned on as the following figure. And since this IP is dynamic, users have
to setup the registry server parameters for register the current IP to registry server.
Users then can find their VP-500 on the registry server. Please reference chapter
3.3.5 for instructions.
xDSL/Cable
Modem VP-500
xDSL/Cable
Modem
xDSL/Cable
Router
VP-500
PC
PC
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Note: Customer can set up their own registry server by visiting the
“usyscfg.htm” page to enable this function within a VP-500. Under
this situation, the registry server IP address is customer’s own public
IP of that VP-500.
For xDSL or Cable Modem running PPPoE, since VP-500 does not support PPPoE,
an external device is required. The most common device is a Cable/xDSL router
with built-in NAT function that supports PPPoE.
1. IP sharing hub has two portions. Configure WAN portion in PPPoE to connect
with xDSL Modem. Connect Cable/xDSL to the WAN port of the router and
connect VP-500 to its LAN port.
Note: A 10/100 Mbps LAN port is required for connecting VP-500. Most
Cable/xDSL routers support DHCP for sharing the public IP to multiple
devices attached to it.
Since most of the DHCP of Cable/xDSL router will not always assign the same
IP to the same device, a static private IP must be reserved for VP-500.
2. Re-configure the range of private IP address of DHCP function to avoid
VP-500’s reserved private, then set this reserved private IP to VP-500. But
assign VPON a static private IP and change TCP/IP port of VPON to some
value other than 80 (for example 8000)
3. Set the IP Forwarding function to forward the IP that requests standard HTTP
port 80 to the reserved IP address. Client PC will have to visit
http://202.145.220.168/registry.htm to find VPON registry and then access real
IP from there.
This will make router forward HTTP requests to VP-500. Configure the standard
FTP port 21 mapping to VP-500 also if there is a need to remote access the FTP
function of VP-500.
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Chapter 2: Getting Start
2.1 General Description
VP-500 is a plug and play video server and digital video recorder designed for
the security industry. It is a stand-alone device and ready to work after power
on. It can display and record video data simultaneously, and continuous record
data for at least 168 hours.
There are two ways for users to view the live images via VP-500, the first one
is under network and the second one is via TV output function. To get VP-500
up and running, you have to set the IP of VP-500 under Network Mode or set
TV connection under TV Output function. For network access and
configuration, the minimum PC system requirement is described in section 1.2.
Under Network Mode, VP-500 connects to a local area network or a network
device by an Ethernet cable via the RJ-45 port of VP-500. VP-500 can transmit
video/audio data through Internet, and Intranet, and users will view the live
images though general browsers.
Under TV output function, connect VP-500 “TV Out” to “Video In” of the TV
set. And users can configure VP-500 via wireless controller, and then VP-500
will running and play/record video data at the same time.
To get the best performance, we suggest you reading the following sections to
install VP-500, and follow the correct way as shown in Figure 2.0 to use
VP-500.
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Figure 2.0
2.2 Use VP-500 through Intranet
First, make sure that you can assign a private IP to VP-500. Then, read Chapter
3 for a step-by-step setup procedure for installation and usage of VP-500.
(Figure 2.1)
Figure 2.1
VP-500(Private IP)
LAN
LAN ready
Through
PSTN/ISDN
to ISP
Use VP-500
through Internet
Use VP-500
through Intranet
Use VP-500
through TV
Output function
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Change running mode
& configure VP-500
(Appendix B)
Getting Start
& Installation
(
Cha
p
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2.3 Use VP-500 through Internet
1. If your environment is LAN ready and it is connected to Internet directly
(Figure 2.3a). Assign a static public Internet IP to VP-500. Then read Chapter 3
for a step-by-step setup procedure for the usage of VP-500.
(Static Internet IP)
2. If you want to connect VP-500 directly to Internet through PSTN/ISDN to
ISP (Internet Service Provider) (Figure 2.3b). A public static IP is required. If
the IP is dynamic, you have to set parameters for registry server.
Figure 2.3b
Figure 2.3a
Internet
LAN
ISP
Modem / ISDN TA
Internet
Registry Server
PSTN
ISDN
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2.4 Use VP-500 through TV Out function
Not only via Network, users can also use VP-500 through TV Out function, it
supports users to connect video cable to TV set directly, and users can operate
VP-500 via IR wireless controller and the video will be displayed on TV screen.
(Figure 2.4)
Figure 2.4
2.5 Physical Description
Read the following information to be familiar with VP-500, making particular
note of where the connectors and indicators are located. This information
provides a useful reference during the installation of the product into your
networking environment.
The Rear Panel
A. B.C.D.E.F. G. H.I. J.K.L.
V
ideo
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A. Power supply connector and Power switch
The power supply and power switch are in the left side on the rear panel of the
unit. Press ”I” to turn on the unit, press ”O” to shut down the unit
B. RS-232 serial Port (COM1 and COM2)
Two 9-pin D-sub connectors provide RS-232 serial connection. RS-232 serial
ports are next to the power switch. COM1 and COM2 Ports are for configuration
or for modem/ISDN TA.
C. VGA Out connector
VGA Out connector is located upper RS-232 COM1 and COM2 for composite
video output to VGA Monitor.
D. Network connector
Network connector is located between RS-232 serial Ports and Audio-output
connector. RJ-45 connector for 100base T Fast Ethernet networks
E. Audio Output connector
Audio-output connector provides audio data output to the speaker.
F. TV Output connector
TV-output connector is located under the Audio-output connector for composite
video output to TV set.
G. GPI/O block
GPI/O block is located between video-input connector and TV-out connector.
General purpose input and output block provides 4 Remote control in/out points,
Photo-couple Digital Input, and 24V/200mA Relay Output.
H. Reset button
The Reset button is located between the first and the second video input
connectors. It provides the reset function to default values.
I. Video input
VP-500 allows a single video source to be connected via the Video input
connector; VP-500 accommodates up to 4 separate video sources.
J. Line In connector
Line In connector is next to Speaker connector, it provides the function to input
audio data via a microphone.
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K. Speaker connector
Speaker connector is located in the right side on the rear panel of the unit. It
provides audio output via speaker.
L. Serial Number
The serial number is in the bottom of unit.
2.6 Make the Physical Connection
Before you can make the VP-500 to work, you shall make the following
physical connection.
• Power Supply (there is a power cord comes with VP-500)
- 90-264VAC,47-63HZ
• Video Input (there are 4 BNC to RCA connectors come with VP-500)
- Support NTSC/PAL composite video
- 4 BNC video input connectors
- Built-in 75 ohm terminator switch
• TV/Monitor output
- Support NTSC/PAL video output
- One RCA composite Video output
- One RCA for Audio output
• GPI/O (The bare wire shall longer than 12mm)
- Wire Range:20-26 AWG
- 4 Remote control in/out points
- Photo-couple Digital Input
- 24V/200mA Relay Output
• Audio Input/Output (There are 1 one-miniDIN-to-4-RCA cable for audio
input and one-miniDIN-to-4-PhoneJack cable for audio output come with
VP-500)
- 4 Audio input/out
- Speaker output
- Line-In Input signal

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• Others
- One RS-232 serial port
- One RS-232/422/485 serial port
- One 100BaseT Ethernet port
2.7 Power On VP-500
Before power on VP-500, you should check the followings:
2.7.1 Apply correct AC voltage to the external power supply. The AC power input
range is 100-240 volts, 50-60 Hz.
2.7.2 Connect the appropriate video inputs to the unit. Depends on the composite
video standard used at your local area, VP-500 automatically detects
NTSC/PAL video when power up. If you did not apply video signals when
power up, it will set to default value which is NTSC standard. That will cause
VP-500 failed to import video.
2.7.3 After power up successfully and get correct messages on LCD, you can refer to
Chapter 3, 4 and 5 for further operations.
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