Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- Basic Setup
- DH230: Front Panel
- DH230: Rear Panel
- DH250: Front panel
- DH250: Rear Panel
- Remote Control
- Using the System
- Getting Started
- Recording
- Playback
- Search
- Setting up Sequencing
- Setting up Motion Recording
- Using the Main Menu
- Backup
- CMS-DH Central Management Software
- System Requirements
- Prerequisites
- Installing CMS-DH
- Starting CMS-DH
- Adding a Virtual DVR
- Creating New Group Folders & Sub folders
- Configuring General System Settings
- Adding Users
- Recording Video to the hard drive
- Playing back recorded video
- Remote Search
- Local Search
- Schedule Recording
- Schedule Backup to Local Hard Drive
- Configure Backup to FTP Server
- Taking Screen Captures
- Viewing File Download Status
- Changing viewing modes
- Sequencing
- E-Map
- Adding Multiple E-Maps
- Viewing DVR Health
- Closing windows
- Locking Windows
- DVR Log
- Upgrading the firmware remotely
- Configuring Post Event Action Tab
- Configuring Alarm Output
- Configuring other Post Action Events
- POS Data Search
- Running CMS-DH on multiple monitors
- iSMS Client (Remote Viewing on the Mac)
- Using the iSMS Client
- Configuring the iSMS Client
- iPhone: Digi iMobile Touch App
- Android: Digi iMobile Touch Lite App
- Installing the BDVRViewer App on your Blackberry
- Appendix A: System Specifications
- Appendix B: Setting up Remote Viewing
- Appendix C:Digimerge Auto Port Forward Wizard
- Appendix D: Setting Up DDNS Service
- Appendix E: Setting Up Mobile Access
- Appendix F: Connecting PTZ Cameras
- Appendix G: Connecting Additional External Monitors
- Appendix H: Connecting Motion / Alarm Devices
- Appendix I: Full Connectivity Diagram
- Appendix J: Replacing the Hard Drive
- Appendix K: Using Listen-in Audio
- Appendix L: Remote Viewing using Internet Explorer
- Appendix M: DH230/250 Series Touch Screen Monitor Setup
- Troubleshooting
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DH230: REAR PANEL
1. CAMERA OUT (16 channel only): Port for octopus cable (16-channel models only). Connect up to 16
additional Loop Out monitors.
2. 75 Ohm (16-channel only): Controls the DVR’s impedance when using loop-out monitors. This
prevents the colors connected to loop-out monitors from being "washed out".
3. CAM
ERA IN: Camera input ports for BNC cameras
4. DC 12V: Port for 12V DC 5A (4-channel) / DC 6A (8/16 channel) power supply (included).
5.
ALARM IN: Alarm block to connect external alarm or motion devices (not included).
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RS422 : Connection block for an RS422 PTZ camera (not included).
6.
LAN: Connect an Ethernet cable to connect the system to a router or switch (not included).
• USB port: connect a USB mouse, USB memory key, or external hard drive.
7.
VGA: VGA port to connect the system to a VGA monitor.
8. HDMI:
HDMI port to connect the system to a HDMI TV/monitor.
NOTE: The HDMI port outputs to a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080i. However, the recording
resolution is a maximum of 720x480 (D1 resolution). This means that when viewing pre-recorded
video, the image will not display in true HD form.
9.
AUDIO IN (Top port): One 3.5" RCA port (mono) for recording audio from an audio capable
camera (not included).
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AUDIO OUT (Bottom port): One 3.5" RCA port (mono) for audio output.
10. VIDEO OUT (Top Port): Video output (BNC) to connect the system to a secondary monitor or DVR.
• SPOT OUT: Video output to connect the system to an external monitor (not included). Spot Out mode
displays channels switching in an automatic sequence.
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Rear panel (16-channel model shown)
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