VESTA 109
VDP-3
Video Door Phone
User Manual
Sep-17-2020
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
1. Application Overview 3
1.1. Parts Identification 3
1.2. The Power Supply 3
1.3. LED Indicator 4
1.4. Equipment required 4
1.5. Hardware Installation 5
1.6. Setup 6
2. Operation 9
2.1. Web Browser Access 9
2.2. Smartphone Access 10
2.3. Doorbell Notification 12
2.4. Video / Picture Capture and Event History 13
3. Remote Programming 14
3.1. App User Setting 14
3.2. Account User Info 15
3.3. Video Setting 15
3.4. VDP Setting 18
Introduction
VDP-3 Video Door Phone is designed to replace conventional doorbell by providing remote video streaming access, two-way communication via Wi-Fi network. The Video Door Phone functions as a part of Climax alarm system by connecting to a Climax security system Control Panel. Setup and remote access of Video Door Phone is performed via smartphone application developed by Climax Technology.
Application Overview
Parts Identification
Front View | Front View (cover removed) | Back View |
Protective Cover
Camera Lens
Function Button / LED Indicator (Blue / Amber)
IR Lens
Cover Fixing Screw
Mounting Hole
12~24V DC or 16~24V AC Power Input
Please note the torque on the screw should be less than 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m).
12~24V DC or 16~24V AC Power Input
Please note the torque on the screw should be less than 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m).
Reserved
Reserved
The Power Supply
The VDP uses 12~24V DC or 16~24V AC power as its power source. Turn off mains power first. Loosen the two screws of the 12~24V DC or 16~24V AC Power Input, and save the screws for later use. Connect wires to the inputs on the rear side of the back cover*; install the VDP to power on the device.
*Note: It is recommended to use wire with a diameter less than 15mm to connect to the power input. The torque on the screw should be less than 24.5 nm (2.5 kg-m).
LED Indicator
The Video Door Phone has built-in Blue and Red LEDs to indicate device status.
LED Color | Behavior | Indication |
Blue | Flash every 3 seconds | VDP under Wi-Fi setup mode (AP mode) |
Spinning | VDP button pressed, waiting for answer | |
ON | VDP under video streaming and two-way communication | |
Amber | ON for 3 seconds | VDP finish warm up upon power on, entering normal operation. |
Flash every 3 seconds | Wi-Fi connectivity problem* | |
Flash every second | VDP unable to connect to server | |
3 Flash then ON for 6 seconds | VDP reset to factory default |
*Note: It takes about 1 minute for VDP to connect to Wi-Fi after power on. Before the Wi-Fi connection is established, the Red LED may flash momentarily.
Equipment required
The following equipment is required to use VDP:
A router supporting 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. The VDP should be connected to this router with access to internet and Home Portal Server.
An iPhone or Android smartphone
Android version requirement: Android 5.1 or above.
iPhone version requirement: iOS 9 or above.
To use the VDP, a Climax IP based security system alarm panel is required – The panel must be registered in Climax Home Portal Server with a valid user account. Refer to panel and Home Portal Server user guide to complete panel setup and registration process.
Hardware Installation
Step 1. Before you start, find the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Step 2. Once you have found it, open the door and turn off the main power switch.
Step 3. Take out the VDP from the package. Remove the protective cover and put it
aside for later use.
Step 4. Flip the VDP up-side-down and locate the 4 screws near the bottom of the VDP.
Step 5. Loosen the 2 screws of the 12~24V DC or 16~24V AC Power Input, and save the screws
for later use.
Step 6. Connect wires to the inputs on the rear side of the back cover, as shown in
Figure 1. It is recommended to use wire with a diameter less than 15mm to
connect to the power input. Please note the torque on the screw should be less
than 24.5 nm (2.5 kg-m)
Step 7. Locate the 2 mounting holes on the VDP, as shown in Figure 2, and screw the
VDP into the wall.
Figure 1 | Figure 2 |
Step 8. Replace the protective cover on top of the VDP and tighten the cover fixing
screw.
Step 9. Switch on the circuit breaker to provide power to the VDP.
Setup
The Video Door Phone can be incorporated into existing Climax security system as an accessory device. To use the VDP, a Climax IP based security system alarm panel is required.
In order to incorporate the Video Door Phone into existing Climax security system, the Control Panel of the security system must be registered into Climax Home Portal Server first with a functional user account.
A smartphone with Vesta Home 5 TW / Vesta Home 5 US or Vesta Home 5 EU app installed is required to perform setup. Search for the app in Google Play or Apple App Store, type Vesta Home 5 TW/US/EU on the search bar according to your server, then download the application. Refer to Climax Home Portal Server user guide for detail.
Open Vesta Home 5 app and enter your existing user account & password of the Control Panel you wish to use for further setup.
Tap the Camera icon in the navigation bar and the + icon on top left corner to add the VDP into your existing system. Select the VDP icon and tap “Next”.
Power up the Video Doorbell by applying AC power. The device will first warm up for about 30 seconds, and its Blue LED will begin to flash.
Flashing LED indicates the Video Doorbell does not have a working Wi-Fi setting yet. It will enter Wi-Fi setup mode (AP mode) automatically upon power-up.
Select the route to set up your Wi-Fi network and follow on-screen instructions. Please note if the VDP has already been set up to another Wi-Fi network, be sure to reset the device first before adding it into your existing alarm system.
4.1. Manual: Use your VDP as an AP. Connect to your Wi-Fi. Make sure your smartphone’s Wi-Fi is enabled. Follow on-screen instructions and wait for your VDP to connect to your Wi-Fi network. After successfully joining to your Wi-Fi network, the app proceeds to learn the VDP into the Control Panel. When learning is completed, re-login to the app and start using your VDP.
4.2. QR Code: Enter your SSID information to generate QR Code for VDP to scan. The QR Code includes information about the Wi-Fi network and the Control Panel. Follow on-screen instructions. Tap “QR Code” for your smartphone to display it. VDP will emit a short beep to indicate the scanning is successful. When the LED stops flashing, tap “Done” to complete the setup. After VDP successfully joins to your Wi-Fi network, the app will proceed to learn the VDP into the Control Panel. When learning is completed, the VDP is able to be viewed on the app.
Operation
The Video Door Phone can be accessed by web browser and or smartphone application. Two-way voice communication function is only available via smartphone access.
Web Browser Access
When accessing the Home Portal Server account of the Control Panel using a web browser, VDP is located under the Camera page and has the same function of a Climax IP Camera.
Two-way voice and doorbell functions are not enabled for web browser access. To uses these functions, a smartphone app is required. Please see 22. Smartphone Access for detail.
Smartphone Access
Use Vesta Home 5 app to log into Home Portal Account registered by Control Panel. Select Cam page to display VDP streaming thumbnail. Press the thumbnail image to enlarge to full screen.
When the Video Doorbell button is pressed, all associated accounts with incoming call function enabled will be able to see incoming call popup and answer the call.
Device Name
This is for you to name or rename your IP Camera for easy identification. Enter a desired name and tap Save.
Video Adjustment
This is for you to adjust IP Camera video settings, such as brightness, saturation, and contrast. Video Adjustment now allows for top/bottom flip video option, thus enabling users to flip video without needing to physically move the Security Camera itself.
Motion Detection
This is for you to set up Region 1 and Region 2, and sensitivity levels for each region. If any movement is detected when the system is armed, a video will be recorded. Tap Save to confirm setting.
Speaker Volume
This is for you to adjust speaker volume. Tap the slider to adjust the volume to a desired level.
Door Lock Binding
This is for you to select the door lock you wish to bind with the system. Please note: available door lock will be displayed after it is learned into the Control Panel. Tap Submit to complete. Ensure to log out and log in again for the changes to be effective.
WiFi Setup
To setup WiFi function for existing model, tap the icon and follow the step-by-step instructions.
To enlarge to full screen view, tap the icon for different function settings. The left-hand menu allows you to switch on or off your microphone, record a video or take a snapshot, or remotely unlock your electric door lock that is bound with the system. Tap the icon to return to the main page.
Doorbell Notification
The Doorbell Notification function allows VDP to inform the user remotely when its doorbell button is pressed. With Doorbell Notification, the user will be able to answer the doorbell remotely and converse with the guest via VDP using the smartphone even when away from home.
Before using the Doorbell Notification, the following settings should be completed:
The VDP must be properly setup as described in previous chapter.
The Control Panel Home Portal Server account should be registered and working properly.
The Control Panel Home Portal Server account’s push notification setting must be enabled. To access miscellaneous page, log in your application and tap the icon at top right corner and tap Notification.
The Notification page allows users to change push notification, incoming call and email notification settings. The Push Setting only affects push notification report to this specific user account and does not affect other accounts related to the same panel.
You can also enable or disable email notification of VDP event with your app.
<NOTE>
If the Doorbell Notification is not answered within 1 minute after button press, the VDP will time out and the LED will stop spinning
When the button is pressed, VDP will take a snapshot and upload to the Home Portal Server.
Video / Picture Capture and Event History
The VDP will take a picture or video during following occasions. All pictures and video clips taken will be uploaded to the server.
Video
Picture
Press the function button in front of VDP to take a picture
Press the camera icon on the left-hand menu of the application to take a snapshot.
All Video Door Phone activities, including doorbell notification, pictures and video clips, will be stored in Home Portal Server user account. Tap the Media tab under Event page to check operation history.
Remote Programming
App User Setting
The account setting page can be accessed by pressing the icon at top right corner.
Account List (available for Master account)
The account list page allows secondary user configuration. Under this page, click the icon to add secondary user to the panel. You can create a new account or link to an existing account.
Account User Info
Account User Info
Tap on the Account User info bar to display the Account User info page. You can edit your registered information in this page.
Video Setting
Video Setting options are only available when VDP is included in a security system. The options are accessed on the Home Portal Server web UI’s Camera page.
Video Adjustment
Click icon to adjust video settings. Video Adjustment now allows for top/bottom flip video option, thus enabling users to flip video without needing to physically move the Security Camera itself.
Timestamp Location
Timestamp Location allows the user to edit the Time Stamp format on the video. Users can adjust timestamp position, date format and time format.
Motion Detection
Motion Detection allows the user to add motion detection setup. Users can then set up Region 1 and Region 2, and sensitivity levels for each region. If any movement is detected when the system is armed, a video will be recorded as a video event.
Record Video
Click icon to record a video clip. The IP Camera will record video clip according to its internal setting (Please refer to 3.4. VDP Setting for detail).
VDP Setting
VDP’s own setting options are only available when included in security system and accessed on the Home Portal Server web UI’s Edit Device page.
Setting
The setting page is used to set VDP zone number, device name and time zone setting. Please refer to your Control Panel’s configuration webpage for option detail.
Recorded Videos
The Recorded Video page stores video clips previously taken by VDP for download. Click the download link icon to down the file into your computer.
Video Setting
Video Record Length
Total Time: The total time of each recorded video could be set optionally for 5/10/15 seconds.
Alarm
IR Alert: When this function is enabled, an event will be displayed in the Event page when a motion is detected.
Recording Trigger
IR Alert: When this function is enabled, a video will be recorded when a motion is detected.
VDP Button Pressed: When this function is enabled, a video will be recorded when the Function Button is pressed.
Video Stream
Quality: Set the quality of the video.
FPS: Set the FPS of the video.
Motion JPEG
Quality: Set the quality of the image.
Wireless & Network
The Wireless Network webpage displays current VDP Wi-Fi setting.
Wi-Fi setting can only be changed by factory resetting VDP and using Vesta Home 5 app to reprogram Wi-Fi setting. Wi-Fi setting cannot be changed on the webpage.
