Flir Digimerge 16 Ch. 5plex/network 500 GB, H.264, 3G phone compatible, Omni software : Instruction Manual : Page 32

Installation

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions.
4. Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
5. Power Sources - This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If y...
6. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets of extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Overl...
7. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items p...
8. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product a...
9. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause a hazard.
10. Camera Extension Cables - Check the rating of your extension cable(s) to verify compliance with your local authority regulations prior to installation.
11. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product near water. For example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool and the like.
12. Accessories - Do not place this video equipment on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. The video equipment may fall, ...
1. All warnings and instructions in this manual should be followed.
2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a water dampened cloth for cleaning.
3. Do not use this unit in humid or wet places.
4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage cabinet should not be blocked.
5. During lightning storms, or when the unit is not used for a long time, disconnect the power supply, antenna, and cables to protect the unit from electrical surge.

Service

Use

Basic Setup

1. Connect the cameras

Figure 1.0 Connect BNC cameras to the system (*16-channel shown).

Figure 2.01 Front panel (16-channel model shown)

Keep the exaust fan on the side panel clear for proper ventilation.

Inadequate ventilation causes the unit to overheat.

Control Devices

Figure 3.2 Remote control buttons

Using the System

Figure 4.0 Log on to the system after start-up

Figure 4.1 Virtual Keyboard

Figure 4.2 Main system display (16-channel model shown)

Figure 4.3 Date/Time stamp

NOTE: By default, login is required when opening menus on the system. If desired, you can disable the password requirement from the System Management menu. For details, see “System Management” on page 38.

Figure 5.0 Status Bar. The Status Bar auto-hides after 10-seconds of inactivity.

Full-Screen

Figure 6.0 Quick Menu

Figure 6.3 Time Selection window

Figure 8.0 Zoom frame (full-screen only)

Figure 9.0 Zoom frame (full-screen only)

Figure 9.1 Zoom frame (full-screen only)

Figure 10.0 Log menu with Preview window

Figure 11.0 Time menu

Figure 12.0 Continuous recording on all channels (Quad display mode shown)

Figure 12.1 Motion Recording icons (inactive and active)

NOTE: Panic Recording will override any functions or operations currently on the system.

Figure 12.2 Panic Recording icon (top-right corner)

Search
- 1. Select SEARCH BY TIME and press ENTER.

Figure 13.0 Search menu-Search by Time

Figure 13.3 Search menu-Search by Event

Figure 14.0 Playback (16-channel model shown)

Figure 14.1 Archiving Setup menu-enter a tag and select START

Figure 15.0 New Archiving menu (16-channel model shown)

Figure 15.1 Set a tag and start/stop times

Figure 15.2 Set criteria and select QUERY

NOTE: If you receive an error message after selecting Query, please ensure you have entered correct start and stop times.
- 8. If desired, select RELEASE and press ENTER to clear the search criteria.

Figure 15.3 Log and Memo options

Figure 15.4 Log and Memo options

Figure 15.5 Successful reserve prompt

Figure 15.6 Reserved Data Mangement menu

Figure 15.7 File information (AVI and snapshot)

Figure 15.8 Log and Memo options

Figure 15.9 Files are immediately deleted when you click DELETE

Figure 16.0 Select SYSTEM SETUP

3. From the Setup window, select SYSTEM SETUP and press ENTER. If necessary, login using your user name and password (by default, user name: ADMIN; password: 1234).

Figure 17.0 Camera Setup menu

Figure 17.1 Color Setup menu

Figure 17.2 Adjusting color options

Figure 17.3 PTZ Setup menu

Figure 17.4 PTZ Setup menu

Figure 17.5 Motion Sensor menu

Figure 17.6 Motion Grid (mouse)

Figure 18.0 OSD menu

Figure 18.1 Monitor menu

Figure 18.2 Sequence menu

Figure 18.3 Add window

Figure 18.4 Sequence window (blank)

6. Select ADD and press ENTER. The Sequence Setup window opens

Figure 18.5 Sequence Setup

Figure 18.6 Double-click a grid icon to edit that configuration

Figure 18.7 Edit an existing sequence

Figure 18.8 Spot Out menu

NOTE: You can set up to 16 sequence per spot channel.
- 1. Select SPOT OUT and press ENTER.
- 2. Under LIST, select a Spot Out title and press ENTER. The Edit window opens.

Figure 18.9 Spot Out Edit window

Figure 18.10 Sequence window (spot out)

6. Select a sequence icon and press ENTER. From the pop-up menu, select MODIFY and press ENTER to edit the configuration. The Spot Sequence Setup window opens.

Figure 18.11 Spot Sequence Setup

Figure 19.0 Audio Menu

Figure 19.1 Buzzer Menu

Figure 20.0 Date/Time menu

Figure 20.1 System Management window

Figure 20.2 System Information window

Figure 20.3 Edit the system name

Figure 20.4 Firmware Upgrade window

Figure 20.5 Control Device menu

Figure 21.0 User Management menu

NOTE: By default, the system is configured with a user ID of ADMIN, belonging to the group ADMIN and with a password of 1234.
- 1. Select USER MANAGEMENT and press ENTER.
- 1. Select ADD and press ENTER. The Add window opens.

Figure 21.1 Add user

Figure 21.2 Edit user

Figure 21.3 User Authority menu

NOTE: Only the ADMIN (administrator) has access to the User Management/User Authority menus.

Figure 21.4 Auto Logout menu

Figure 22.0 IP Setup menu

Figure 22.1 IP Setup menu

Figure 22.2 Port Test Failure

Figure 22.3 DDNS menu

Figure 22.4 E-Mail menu

Figure 23.0 HDD Event menu

Figure 23.1 Alarm Input menu

NOTE: Make sure you have properly connected an external alarm device to the alarm block on the rear panel of the system prior to configure alarm settings. For more details, see “Appendix F: Connecting Motion / Alarm Devices” on page 103.

Figure 23.2 Alarm Output menu

Figure 23.3 Buzzer Out menu

Figure 23.4 E-Mail Notification menu

Figure 25.0 Disk management menu

Figure 25.1 Click OK to begin formatting

Figure 26.0 Select RECORD SETUP

3. From the Setup window, select RECORD SETUP and press ENTER. If necessary, login using your ADMIN password (by default, 1234).

Figure 27.0 Recording Operations menu

Figure 28.0 Continuous/Motion Recording menu

Figure 28.1 Select a time block(s) and configure camera parameters

Figure 28.2 Error message due to negative frames remaining in the shared FPS pool

Figure 28.3 Changed time blocks

Figure 28.4 Recording Modes/Schedule activation

Figure 28.5 Apply a recording mode to the selected time blocks

NOTE: If you select NONE, the system WILL NOT record during the selected time block(s). Please use caution if applying NONE to your recording schedule.
- 5. Select OK and press ENTER. The Event window closes and the selected time blocks change color depending on the selected modes (see figure 28.6).

Figure 28.6 Multiple blocks set for Continuous+Motion

NOTE: In figure 28.6, all the time blocks are orange because Continuous+Motion recording was applied to all time blocks.
- 6. Select APPLY and press ENTER to save your settings or select CANCEL to restore defaults.
- 7. Select CLOSE and press ENTER to exit.

Figure 29.0 Alarm Recording menu

Figure 29.1 Select a time block(s) and set camera parameters

NOTE: The system can record a maximum of four audio channels.
- 4. Select OK and press ENTER to save your settings. The Camera Parameters window closes and the configured time block appears light green.

Figure 29.2 Changed time blocks

Figure 29.3 Alarm Schedule Activation

Figure 29.4 Multiple blocks selected for Alarm recording

b. For an individual block press ENTER again, or first press the tupq buttons to select multiple blocks across multiple channels and then press ENTER.

Figure 29.5 Alarm recording schedule activated

NOTE: The selected blocks appear light green to indicated alarm recording has now been activated.
- 3. Select APPLY and press ENTER to save your settings or select CANCEL to restore defaults.
- 4. Select CLOSE and press ENTER to exit.

Figure 30.0 Panic Recording menu

NOTE: By default, the system is set to record at the highest quality recording parameters during Panic Recording.
- 1. Select PANIC RECORDING and press ENTER twice. The Camera Parameters window opens.

Figure 30.1 Panic Recording menu

ActiveX tool bar

3. Click the Active X menu bar near the top of the browser. Click Install ActiveX Control.

Click to install ActiveX

4. Click Install when the security window opens.

Figure 31.2 Internet Explorer Security Warning window. Click Install to continue.

5. Click the ActiveX toolbar when the main Web Remote Viewer window opens. Click Install ActiveX Control.

Click the ActiveX tool bar; click Install ActiveX control

6. Click Install when the security window opens.

Security Window. Click Install to continue.

Viewer window

Figure 31.6 System Tabs.

Figure 32.0 Navigation Bar.

Figure 33.0 Live Tab, main view in single channel mode.

Figure 33.1 Settings Window.

Figure 33.2 Settings Window.

2. Select GDI and then press Save.

Figure 33.3 Monitor your cameras using the Status tab.

Figure 33.5 View events in a list by using the Log tab.

1. Click the PTZ tab to open the configuration window (Figure 34.0).

Figure 33.6 PTZ tab.

1. Click the Search tab near the top of the window. The Search window opens.

Click the Search tab to open the search window

2. Click the Search By Time tab (default).

Figure 34.1 Search By Time tab.

3. Click the drop-down menus and select the year, month, date and time of the event you wish to search for. Click Play to start video viewing.

Figure 34.2 Click the drop-down menus to select the time and date of the event.

4. Drag the vertical, blue bar left or right to scan through the video time frame.

Drag blue search bar to scan through video time.

5. Use the video playback toolbar underneath the video window to control video playback, and viewing modes.

Figure 34.3 Video playback toolbar.

1. Click the Search By Event Tab.

Figure 34.4 Search By Event tab.

Figure 34.5 Click the drop-down menu to search the event nearest, or farthest date and time to the video event.

5. Click Search to populate the search list (Figure 34.6).

Populated search results

Backup Button

Figure 34.8 Backup menu.

4. Click Start to begin video backup.

Figure 35.0 Navigation Menu

1. Click the Setup Tab near the top of the window. The Camera settings window opens.

Figure 35.1 Camera Settings: Change camera title, enable/disable Covert recording mode, and enabling audio.

Figure 35.2 Adjust camera color settings.

Figure 35.3 PTZ settings menu.

Figure 35.4 Motion Settings menu.

Figure 35.6 Adjusting motion sensitivity.

Figure 36.0 OSD Setting window.

Figure 36.1 Monitor Setting window.

Figure 36.2 Audio Setting window.

Figure 36.3 Date/Time setting window.

Figure 36.4 Management window.

Figure 36.5 System Information Setting window.

1. Click the Management sub-menu (System> Management). The System Information Setting window opens.

Figure 36.6 System Management Settings.

Figure 36.7 Control Device Setting window.

Figure 36.8 Record Operation Setting window.

Figure 36.8 Continuous/Motion Recording Settings window.

2. Under Time, drag your cursor across the grayed out boxes to highlight what time you want to activate continuous/motion recording. When you release the cursor, the boxes turn pink to confirm your selection. This applies the recording time globally.

Selected Recording Time

Figure 37.0 Activation tab.

NOTE: You can mix recording types in a channel. See Figure 37.0.

Figure 37.1 Alarm Recording Setting window.

2. Under Time, drag your cursor across the grayed out boxes to highlight what time you want to activate Alarm recording. When you release the cursor, the boxes turn pink to confirm your selection. This is a global setting, and applies to all cameras.

Figure 37.2 Alarm Activation window.

Figure 37.3 Panic Recording Setting window.

Figure 37.4 User Management Setting window.

Figure 37.5 User Authority Setting window.

Figure 37.6 Log Out Setting window.

Figure 37.7 IP Setup Setting window.

Figure 37.8 DDNS Configuration.

Figure 37.9 E-mail Setting window.

Figure 37.10 HDD Event Setting window.

Figure 38.0 Alarm Input Setting window.

Use the ALL tab to apply changes across all channels.

Figure 38.2 Alarm Output window.

2. Under the Operation drop-down menu, select Enable or Disable to turn on or off alarm the alarm output.

Grayed out by default

Figure 38.4 Alarm output selection.

Figure 38.5 Buzzer Out Settings window.

Figure 38.6 E-mail Notification Setting window.

Figure 39.1 DVR Status screen

Figure 39.3 Create a DDNS account

Figure 39.5 System information

Figure 39.6 DDNS menu

*Number of cameras varies by model.

Appendix H: Replacing the Hard Drive
- 1. Remove the two short black screws on the side panels of the housing and the three short black screws on the rear panel. Keep these sets of screws separate.

Figure 41.0 Remove the screws on the side panels and the rear panel. Gently slide cover off.

2. Carefully slide the cover away from the front panel and lift off from the housing.

Figure 41.1 Gently remove cover. Be careful of sharp edges on the cover.

3. Disconnect the SATA power and data cables from the hard drive(s). Pinch the metal connectors to unplug the SATA power and data cables.

Figure 41.2 Unplug the SATA data and power cable from the hard drive.

4. Remove the four black screws at the bottom of the mounting bracket(s). Keep these sets of screws separate.

Figure 41.3 Unscrew the four black short screws on the hard drive bracket.

Figure 41.4 Unscrew the four chrome screws on the hard drive bracket.

Figure 41.5 Insert the new HDD and secure with screws

Figure 41.6 Connect the SATA power and data cables

Figure 42.1 Click OK to begin formatting

Data charges may appear on your phone bill as a result of browsing streaming video.

Always check with your cell phone carrier on how your data plan works.

Digimerge is not responsible for data plan fees that may result.

1. Touch the Safari icon() to start web browsing.

Viewing Window

Channel drop-down menu.

Channel list drop-down menu