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MD – SERIES CLOUD-MANAGED APPLIANCE OPERATIONS MANUAL...
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The information in this publication is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The entire risk arising out of the use of this information remains with recipient. In no event shall OPENEYE be liable for any direct, consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or other damages whatsoever (including without...
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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. 16. 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. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
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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: When this product is brought directly from a cool location to a warm location.
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EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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.
Connecting a Camera Using a PoE Port .................... 15 Setting Up the Recorder for the First Time ..................16 Default Username & Password ......................16 Connecting to OpenEye Web Services ....................16 Operating the Recorder ........................17 Turning On the Recorder ......................... 17 Turning Off the Recorder .........................
Network setup is simplified thanks to OpenEye’s Web Connect technology, which eliminates the need for port forwarding or entering IP settings into remote clients. To learn more about the MD-Series recorder or the rest of OpenEye’s M-Series recorder lineup visit openeye.net.
• Sensor/Relay I/O • Dual GbE for Dedicated Client and Camera Networks • Plug-n-Play operation w/ OpenEye and other ONVIF Profile S compliant IP cameras • Desktop Form Factor with rack mount capability (16CH only) • Dedicated OS SSD •...
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS MD-SERIES FRONT PANEL (8 CHANNEL) Reset Button Power USB 2.0 MD-SERIES REAR PANEL (8 CHANNEL) Alarm Client Power Supply I/O Block Network Display Port Port Audio Out HDMI ® (not supported) Camera Onboard PoE Ports Network Audio In USB 3.0 Port (not supported)
MD-SERIES FRONT PANEL (16 CHANNEL) Reset Button Power USB 2.0 MD-SERIES REAR PANEL (16 CHANNEL) Alarm Client Power Supply I/O Block Display Network Port Port Audio Out HDMI ® (not supported) Camera Onboard PoE Ports Network Audio In USB 3.0 (not supported) Port 37351AA...
GETTING STARTED BOX CONTENTS OpenEye’s MD-Series recorders come with a power cord, keyboard, mouse, rack mount or wall mount installation kit, and a recovery USB. A Quick Start Guide is also included. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been properly included with the 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 front or back of the recorder. MOUSE SETUP To attach the mouse to the recorder, connect the mouse to a USB port located on the front or back of the recorder.
The MD-Series Apex Appliance recorder is equipped with an on-board Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch for use with PoE IP cameras. OpenEye and other ONVIF Profile S IP cameras can be connected to the recorder using the PoE switch and begin displaying video immediately (some additional configuration may be necessary).
Username: admin Password: 1234 Complete the First Time Wizard for basic system setup. CONNECTING TO OPENEYE WEB SERVICES 1. On the Apex appliance, click Setup and then navigate to the Remote Services tab. 2. Click Web Services. 3. Type the Recorder Registration Code.
Operating the Recorder TURNING ON THE RECORDER 1. Press the power button on the front of the recorder. 2. Use the power switch on the front of the recorder to turn the recorder On. 3. The recorder will run a series of self-tests. If asked to respond to any messages, follow the instructions carefully.
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