How to Initialize Video Intercom using Configtool

Description

Initializing our Video intercom with Configtool simplifies and streamlines the process.

Configtool now handles the initialization phase and any IP address changes that need to be made. You no longer need to manually initialize our VDP devices manually

You can only Initialize the same type of Intercom at one time due to the password requirements

• VTHs requires a 6 character password (Numerical only)
• VTOs requires an 8 character password (Alpha Numerical combination)

Prerequisites

1. Configtool

2. Gen 3 Video Intercom devices

3. PC

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Check the VTOs that you want to initialize and click on Initialize

Note:You can only Initialize the same type of Intercom at one time due to the password requirements

2. Click on Initialize

3. VTOs require at least an 8 character Alpa-Numeric password. Be sure to enter an email as this will be your method resetting the password if forgotten or lost. Click on Next to proceed

4. The green check marks will indicate that the devices have been successfully initialized. Click on Finish to complete the VTO initialization.

5. Select the VTHs you want to initialize and click on Initialize

Note:You can only Initialize the same type of Intercom at one time due to the password requirements

6. Click on Initialize

7. Enter a 6 Character Numerical password and an email as this will be your method to reset the password if forgotten or lost.

8. Green check marks indicates it was successfully initialized. Click on Finish to finalize the initialization.

Changing IP Addresses

Once devices are initialized you may want to change their IP Addresses to be on the same IP Scheme

1. To do that go to Search Setting

2. Enter the credentials if the device you want to modify and click on OK

3. The device list will refresh. Click on Edit for the device you want to edit

4. Enter the desired IP Address then click on OK to finalize

5. The green check mark will indicate that the IP address change was successful.

How To Adjust Time Using VDPConfig

Description

This guide will show you how to adjust the time for a video intercom device over a local network using VDPConfig.

Prerequisites

• Windows PC.
• Dahua video intercom device on the same LAN as the PC
• Dahua Toolbox
• VDP Config

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Open DahuaToolbox and click Open next to VDPConfig

2. Discover the device in VDPConfig – How To Discover A Device Using VDPConfig

3. Click System Settings section

4. Check the box next to the device

The time information will be displayed for the device.

To automatically sync the device time with the computer click Sync PC

Or

Enter the desired date & time for the device and click Manual Sync

A checkmark will confirm the settings change

5. Click Save

How To Upgrade Firmware In VDPConfig

Description

This guide will show you how to upgrade the firmware of a device using VDPConfig

Prerequisites

• Windows PC.
• Dahua Toolbox
• VDP Config
• Dahua video intercom device on the same LAN as the PC

Step by Step Instructions

1. Open DahuaToolbox and click Open next to VDPConfig

2. Click the Upgrade icon on the left (Arrow)

3. Click Search Setting

4. Enter the password for the device then click OK

The window may refresh after entering a password

5. Check the box next to the device you wish to upgrade then click Browser to locate the firmware file

6. Use the window that appears to locate the firmware file

7. Click Upgrade

8. Upgrade Setup window will appear

Set Upgrade Type to Main Program

Clear Config must be enabled.

Check the box next Clear Config then click OK to begin the upgrade

9. The upgrade status will display via a progress bar

When the firmware upgrade is complete a green checkmark will appear next to the device

How To Modify System Settings In VDPConfig

Description

This guide will show you how to modify the system settings of a device over a local network using VDPConfig

System settings include:

• Time Settings (Set time, NTP, and DST settings)
• Device Maintenance (Reboot and Factory Default)
• Device Password (Modify and reset device password)
• Alarm Configuration

Prerequisites

• Windows PC.
• Dahua video intercom device on the same LAN as the PC
• Dahua Toolbox
• VDP Config

Step by Step Instructions

1. Open DahuaToolbox and click Open next to VDPConfig

2. Click System Settings (screwdriver & wrench icon) on the left side of the screen

3. The Search Setting window will appear

4. Adjust the search parameters to discover the device then click OK

5. Discovered devices will appear in the device tree on the left

6. Click the  (triangle) icon to expand the device list

Check the box next to the device(s) you wish to modify

The message in the center of the screen will display how many devices are currently selected

Timing Settings

Reboot/Restore

Device Password

AlarmConfig

How To Modify Network Settings In VDPConfig

Description

This guide will show you how to modify the network settings of a device over a local network using VDPConfig for configuration and management.

Prerequisites

• Windows PC.
• Dahua video intercom device on the same LAN as the PC
• Dahua Toolbox
• VDP Config

Step by Step Instructions

1. Open DahuaToolbox and click Open next to VDPConfig

2. Discover the device in VDPConfig – How To Discover A Device Using VDPConfig

3. Check the box next to the device in the list

To open network settings:

Click the Pencil icon under the Operate

OR

Click Modify IP towards the bottom of the window

4. The Modify IP Address window will appear

5. Enter all network information then click OK

6. A green check mark will appear next to the device in the list when successful: