DW Linux CUBE Manual

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LINUX CUBE
Up to 16 2.1MP Cameras (1080p True HD Resolution)
WIN CUBE
Up to 64 2.1MP Cameras (1080p True HD Resolution)
E-RACK
Up to 128 2.1MP Cameras (1080p True HD Resolution)
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F1 HDD LED
BLACKJACK CUBE
F2 Power Button / Power LED
HARDWARE
F3 5.25" Bay
F4 USB 2.0 Port
F5 Microphone
SPECIFICATIONS WINDOWS MODEL LINUX MODEL
F6 Headphone
Operating System Linux® Ubuntu® 14.04 Windows® 7 64 Bit
F7 USB 2.0 Port
IP Cameras Max 16 IP Cameras Max 64 IP Cameras
Max Throughput 80Mbps 360Mbps
B1 AC Power Socket
Recording Speed 1080p: 480fps 1080p: 1920fps
B2 Kensington Lock
Screen Mode Unlimited Layouts Unlimited Layouts
B3 DVI-I Output
Max. HDD Bays 3x SATA HDDs 3x SATA HDDs
B4 HDMI HD Output
B5 USB 3.0 Ports Video Out DVI-I, HDMI DVI-I, HDMI
B6 Microphone Jack Recording Res. 1080p 1080p
B7 Line-Out Jack CPU Intel® i3® Processor Intel® i5® Processor
B8 Line-In Jack
Memory 4GB 8GB
B9 WAN & USB 2.0 Ports
LAN 2x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
Clear CMOS Button
B10
Power 100VAC: 250W, 2.5 Amps
B11 USB 2.0 Ports
Dimensions 325mm L x 216mm W x 190mm
B12 LAN (Second Card)
B11 B10 B9 B8
F1 F2
F3
B1
B2
F4 F5 F6 F7
B3 B4 B5 B6
DEFAULT LOGIN INFORMATION
U S E R : admin
P W : admin
Windows 7
Linux OS
*WARNI NG: For an o p ti m a l s ys te m c o n fi g u ra t io n , i t i s r e c om m e nd ed th at a UP S ( U ni n t er ru pt ab l e
p o w er Supply) be use d to p o w e r th e se tu p . D u a l m o n i to r s ar e n ot r ec om m en de d du e t o C PU
p e rf ormance . To c on ne c t tw o m o n i to rs t o t h e C u b e , g o t o th e di s pl a y se t up to a ct i va te t he sec on d
mon itor.
Sp e c if ic at ions ar e sub j e c t t o c h a n g e w i th o u t n o ti ce .
STEP 1:
When setting up the Blackjack Cube, make sure the following are in the box:
- Cube Server - Power Supply
- Recovery CD - Accessory CD (Including Manual)
- QSG
*NOTE: Monitor, keyboard & mouse not included.
STEP 2:
1. Connect a monitor, USB mouse, and network cables (not included).
2. Connect the server to an appropriate power supply.
3. In the server login screen, enter username and password.
STEP 3:
Desktop View
The Cube's Network Setup Window (Linux Only) and DW Spectrum software
will launch automatically when the Cube boots up. To relaunch, double click
on each of the desktop Icons.

LINUX-BASED SOFTWARE MANUAL LAUNCH

To launch the DW Spectrum Software on the Linux-Based Cube:
OPTION 1: OPTION 2:
Double-click the
DW Spectrum desktop icon. at the top left side of the screen.
Search 'DW'. Click on the DW icon.
OR

WINDOWS-BASED SOFTWARE MANUAL LAUNCH

To launch the DW Spectrum Software on the Windows-Based Cube:
OPTION 1:
OPTION 2:
Double-click the
DW Spectrum desktop icon. 'Start' on the
bottom left and
OR
select DW
Spectrum from
the Start Menu.
STEP 4: Logging to Server
The D W Spectrum client will
automatically load the local
server's credentials in the host
information. Enter the server's
username and password. By
default, the server's credentials
are:
After logging in, all supported
cameras on the network will
automatically populate in the
client's Display Tree.
MANUALLY
Cameras can also
be manually added
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ADDING CAMERAS

by right-clicking on
the server icon and
choosing the 'Add
camera(s)' option
Enter log-in information
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Enter the camera's IP
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address, URL, or RTSP
information
2 Check to select a
range
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Cameras will populate
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the list automatically
button
Click to add all
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selected cameras
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SETTING UP THE STEP 5:
Network Configuration - Linux System
CUBE
The Cube's Network Setup window will open automatically upon bootup.
*N OT E: The B lackjack Cube's net work set tings are set by default t o DHC P.
To change the server's network settings to Static IP , follow the instructions below.
1. Go to Network Settings from the desktop button.
2. Select 'Wired' from the list and click 'Options' at the bottom of the window.
3. Click on the 'IPv4 Settings' tab.
4. From the drop-down menu, select connection type: DHCP or Manual (static).
5. If 'Manual' is selected, click 'Add' next to Addresses.
6. Enter IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway according to network requirements.
Contact your network administrator for more information.
7. Add a DNS server address.
8. Click 'Save' to save the settings or 'Cancel' to return to the Network setup page.
*N OT E: Contact your Net wor k Admi ni st r at or and IS P f or pr oper setup.
9. In the Network
Settings main page,
make sure 'Airplane
Mode' is disabled and
the Wired Status is
marked as "Connected" .
Go to the dashboard
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Go to
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STEP 5:
Network Configuration - Windows System
The Cube supports dual network cards so you may setup one for external
connection and one for internal connection to the cameras to balance the
bandwidth
To change the server's network settings to static:
1. Go to 'Start' and select 'Network' from the Windows Start menu.
2. All connected network cards will appear in this page.
3. Click Local Area Connection and select 'Properties' from the new popup
: 127.0.0.1
S e r v e r I P
window.
: admin
U S E R
4. Double-Click the 'Internet Protocol Version 4' option.
: admin
P W
5. check the box next to 'Use the following IP address'
6. Enter the new IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway according to network
requirements.
*N OT E: Contact your Net wor k Admi ni st r at or and IS P f or pr oper setup.
7. Add a DNS server
address.
8. Click 'OK' to save the
settings or 'Cancel' to
return to the Network
setup page.
Click on the Scan
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UPGRADING SOFTWARE

LINUX-BASED CUBE
When installing or upgrading the DW Spectrum software, each component of the
software must be installed separately.
To download the software, go to www.digital-watchdog.com, and search for 'DW
Spectrum' to access the product page, documentation and software downloads.
To install the software:
*NOT E: Int ernet c onnect ion is nec essary t o c omplet e t he s oft ware installat ion per per ly.
1. Right-click the installation file and select "Run using Ubuntu Software Center" .
2. Enter the admin password (default admin).
3. Enter the following information as
requested:
- Server Address: Enter 'localhost' to use the
current Cube's IP address.
- Username & Password: Username and
password for the server. Default: admin/ admin.
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- Port: Main port associated with the server.
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Default port: 7001.
4. Repeat for all other software components.
*NOT E: When t he upgr ade pr oc ess is com plet e, it is
r ecommended to rest art the serv er.
UPGRADING SOFTWARE
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WINDOWS-BASED CUBE
To install the DW Spectrum full software
package:
1. Go to www.digital-watchdog.com and
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download the latest software version.
2. Double-click on the installation file to
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run the installation wizard.
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3. Select the installation option:
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a. Launch Both Server and Client
Installers.
b. Launch Client Installer only.
c. Launch Server Installer only.
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4. Follow the installation wizard's
instructions to complete the installation.
The components of the DW Spectrumsoftware are:
1. DW Spectrum Sever
2. DW Specturm Clinet
If you have the Server installed on your Windows station, you can control your server
settings from the DW Spectrum Tray Tool.
The Tray Tool is located at the bottom right-hand corner of the Cube's Desktop.
To access it:
1. Press the arrrow at the bottom right-hand corner of the desktop and click on the
DW Spectrum icon.
2. Select one of the following options:
a. Media Server Web Page - open the server's web page.
b. Start/ Stop Media Server- Manually restart the
Media Server.
c. Show Media Server Log- open the Server's log
report in a web browser page.
f. Quit- Exit the Tray Tool options.
3. If 'Media Server Web Page' is selected, you can:
a. Change the Server's name and port information
b. Change the master admin username and
password.
c. View all additional servers in the system.
d. View the server's storage drives and system
health monitoring
e. View the server's log report.
f. Open the server's web viewer or view help topics
for additional assistance.
Please consult your network administrator before changing
any of the Blackjack Cube's settings.
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(For recording local video using the PC)
(For cameras and server management and initial setup)
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WINDOWS-BASED CUBE
TRAY TOOL
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