Quick Start Guide

DH200
+
Touch Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R1
Install Software (on your remote computer):
Insert the software CD into your
computer’s CD/DVD-R drive. At the
prompt, run or double-click
CMS-DH.exe setup file
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SET-UP LOCAL VIEWING ON YOUR PC
STEP 3
CONTINUED
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Live Viewing using CMS-DH Software (LOCALLY):
To add a DVR to CMS-DH:
1. Click Device.
2. Click Scan to locate connected DVRs on the network.
3. Click on the DVR you wish to add to CMS-DH, and then
click Apply>OK.
• The DVR appears on the left panel.
4. Click on the DVR you want to connect, and click the Offline
button.
5. Double-click the name of the DVR to connect to the system.
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LOCAL LIVE SITE
SET-UP INTERNET REMOTE SECURITY
MONITORING
STEP 4
Port Forward your Router (manually):
1
Port forward your router first before proceeding with the set-up.
You must forward Port: 80
All routers are different. To port forward your router, please
refer to your router’s user manual.
2
Open your web browser (Internet Explorer by default) and enter
http://ddns.digimerge.net in the address bar.
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) Set-up:
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An automated REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL will be
sent to your email. Print and Save this confirmation. You will
need this information to access your System remotely.
Registration Email:
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SET-UP INTERNET REMOTE SECURITY
MONITORING
STEP 4
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SET-UP INTERNET REMOTE SECURITY
MONITORING
STEP 4
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Congratulations! You have completed Step 4 successfully. You can now
connect over the internet to view and playback video.
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Run CMS-DH Software (LOCALLY):
1. Double-click the
CMS-DH icon
on the desktop.
The CMS-DH main
screen opens.
NOTE: Make sure you have connected the DVR
to your network and have the DHCP turned ON.
REMOTE LIVE SITE
Congratulations! You have completed Step 3 successfully. You can
now view, playback video on your Local Computer via LAN (local area
network).
Create Account:
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Create Account
NOTE: To add another DVR from the network, you must click the Online
button to disconnect the DVR. Then repeat steps 1-5 to add the new DVR.
NOTE: If you have changed the default password of the DVR, you must
select the DVR from the list, then manually re-enter the new password in
the Password field, and then click Apply and then OK.
Double-click to connect to DVR
An example of a port forwarding screen is shown for illustration
purposes.
Port: 80
Web 80 80 12
EXAMPLE
http://ddns.digimerge.net
Click the “Create Account”
button.
1. Complete the Account
Information fields with
your personal information.
Complete the Warranty
Information with your
purchase details.
2. Complete the System
Information fields.
3. Product License (Code):
Select your product model
from the Product License drop down menu. (e.g. DH200
+
Series)
4. MAC Address: The physical address of your system on your
network.
5. URL Request: Enter a unique URL name (e.g. tomsmith).
NOTE: URL name should not be more than 15 characters.
6. Click Create New Account to create a new account and save your
settings.
7. Your Account information will be sent to you at the email
address you provided earlier.
Complete New Account Information
Service Provider: dns1.digimergeddns.net
Domain Name: tomsmith.digimergeddns.net
User ID: tomsmith
Password: (your password)
EXAMPLE
Live Viewing using CMS-DH Software (REMOTELY):
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Once you have added the DVR, you
can add multiple DVRs and view
them in the tab. To switch DVR,
click on the tabs near the top of
the window.
Adding a DVR using a DDNS Address:
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1. Click Device
2. In the Device manager window, click Add
3. Beside the Type drop-down menu, select DVR
4. Enter the following into the blank fields:
• Name: Enter the DVR name of your choice.
• IP/DDNS: Enter the DVR’s DDNS address (for example
tomsmith.digimerge.net)
• Port: Enter the DVR’s port number (by default, port 80)
• User: Enter the DVR’s user name (by default, admin)
• Password: Enter the DVR’s password (by default, 000000)
NOTE: Obtain your Digimerge DDNS user name and password from
the confirmation email.
5. Click Apply>Ok.
ATTENTION: You MUST enter your DDNS information LOCALLY
before attempting remote access. DVR should be disconnected
from CMS-DH Software.
Click the tab to switch DVR
For Instant Mobile Connectivity
using a Smart Phone, refer to
the User’s Manual. Make sure
to complete Port Forwarding
Step 4.
SET-UP LOCAL VIEWING ON YOUR PC
STEP 3
This step relates to remote viewing over the LAN (local area network)
by using a PC located on the same network as that of the DVR.
Retrieve the DVR Information
To record your IP & MAC Addresses, press the (REWIND) button
on the remote control (enter password if required) or
1. Open the MAIN MENU and select SYSTEM.
2. Under the INFO tab, you will find your system’s IP address.
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Install Software (LOCALLY):
Insert the software CD into your
computer’s CD/DVD-R drive. At the
prompt, run or double-click
CMS-DH.exe setup file
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CMS-DH Central Management Software (LOCALLY):
Follow the installation screen
to complete CMS-DH Software
installation.
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Click Yes to restart the computer when prompted.
A shortcut icon appears on your desktop.
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CMS-DH is a central management
software that allows you to view
and manage up to 300 DH200 series
DVRs.
NOTE: You may receive installation warnings.
This is normal. Accept the security warnings
to continue.
Record the information in the section below:
IP ADDRESS: _______._______ ._______._______
MAC ADDRESS: _____:_____:_____:_____:_____:_____
PORT: _______
(Required for DDNS registration)
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Enter DDNS Set-up on your DVR:
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1. Open the MAIN MENU and click NETWORK.
2. Select the DDNS tab.
3. Under USE, select DIGIMERGE.
4. Under DOMAIN NAME, enter only the first portion of your DDNS
domain from the confirmation email. For example, if your domain
name is “[e-mail]”, you only need to enter
“tomsmith” in the text field.
5. Under USER ID, enter your Digimerge DDNS user name.
6. Under PASSWORD, enter your Digimerge DDNS password.
NOTE: Obtain your Digimerge DDNS user name and password from
the confirmation email.
7. Under DDNS TEST, select START. You should receive a “GOOD”
message. If there is an error, check your network connections;
check that you have entered the correct domain name, user ID, and
password.
8. Press ENTER to save your settings. Press MENU/ESC to
close remaining windows.
ATTENTION: You MUST enter your DDNS information LOCALLY before
attempting remote access.
Refer to Step 3, Section 3 - 5
for software installation.
6. Click the Offline button
to connect to the DVR.
Double-click the DVR icon
to begin viewing.