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MA – SERIES CLOUD MANAGED APPLIANCE OPERATIONS MANUAL...
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9. Object and Liquid Entry Points – Never insert foreign objects into the recorder, other than the media types approved by OpenEye, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 18. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product unless instructed to by an OpenEye engineer. Opening or removing covers may expose the user to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
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NOTES ON MAINTENANCE This recorder is designed to last for long periods of time. To keep the recorder always operational we recommend regular inspection maintenance (cleaning parts or replacement). For details contact the nearest dealer. NOTES ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture condensation could damage the recorder. Read the following information carefully. Moisture condensation might occur under the following circumstances: •...
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OpenEye will warrant all otherwise out of warranty replacement parts and repairs for 90 days from the date of OpenEye shipment. The above warranty is the sole warranty made by OpenEye and is in lieu of all other warranties by OpenEye express and implied, including without limitation the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
MA model recorders come equipped to support both HD analog and IP video up to 24 channels and come preloaded with OpenEye’s powerful Apex recording software. To learn more about the MA model recorder or the rest of OpenEye’s M-Series recorder lineup visit www.openeye.net.
FEATURES OpenEye Apex Server MA-Series recorders include the following features: • Fully integrated with OpenEye Web Services (OWS) • Hybrid chipset supports both HD analog and IP video up to 24 channels • Supports HD-TVI/AHD/CVBS analog cameras • H264+ smart codec support •...
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS MA-SERIES FRONT PANEL USB 2.0 MA-SERIES REAR PANEL (8 ANALOG INPUTS) Client NIC Audio In Alarm I / O Video In Line In Power Switch ® HDMI Camera NIC USBI 3.0 Power Input Audio Out MA-SERIES REAR PANEL (16 ANALOG INPUTS) Client NIC Audio In Alarm I / O...
GETTING STARTED BOX CONTENTS OpenEye OE-MA Apex recorders come with a power cord, keyboard, mouse, and a recovery USB. A QuickStart guide and other necessary documentation are also included. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been properly included with your new recorder. If any of the following items are missing, contact the dealer to arrange a replacement.
KEYBOARD SETUP To attach the keyboard, connect the keyboard to a USB port located on the back of the recorder. MOUSE SETUP To attach the mouse to your recorder, connect the mouse to a USB port located on the back of the machine.
The cameras are set to a discoverable IP address - 192.168.51.2 - 254 This is easily accomplished using Network Camera Manager: 1. Download NCM from www.openeye.net 2. Connect your PC to the switch with your cameras. 3. Enable ONVIF detection for 3rd party cameras 4.
4. Click Add. Manual: Cameras not meeting these requirements must be configured manually. 1. Click Setup, and then click Cameras. 2. Click Add Cameras. 3. For cameras not automatically detected, click Add Cameras Manually. 4. Select the ONVIF or the RTSP protocol, and then type the appropriate Title, IP Address, Username, and Password.
SETTING UP THE RECORDER FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Connect the network cable intended for remote connections to the Client NIC. Note The Camera NIC is intended for use with a dedicated camera network. The Client NIC is intended for use to access the internet and provide remote client connections. 2.
6. Accept the warning message, and then click Continue. 7. Upon successful completion, click Finish, and wait for the recorder to reach the login screen before removing the USB. Call OpenEye Support at 888-542-1103, option #2, for more information regarding the re- Note imaging process.
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