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MG – SERIES CLOUD MANAGED NETWORK SERVER HARDWARE 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. 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. 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.
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 MG-Series recorder or the rest of OpenEye’s M-Series recorder lineup visit openeye.net.
FEATURES OpenEye MG-Series recorders include the following features: Fully integrated with OpenEye Web Services (OWS) • Complete remote operation and administration with Web Connect • • Configuration wizard for quick setup Desktop Form Factor with rack mount capability • Dedicated OS SSD •...
GETTING STARTED BOX CONTENTS OpenEye MG-Series recorders come with a power cord, keyboard, mouse, rack mount installation kit, sensor/relay terminal and a recovery USB. A Quick Start guide and other necessary documentation are also included. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been properly included with your new recorder.
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.
MONITOR SETUP These connections are available to connect a monitor: ® To TV / Digital Display HDMI Output Attach the monitor(s) to the rear of the recorder using the cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer. Refer to the monitor manual for detailed information on how to setup and use it. Note The monitor must be capable of a minimum screen resolution of 1024x768 and support 32-bit color.
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.
OPERATING YOUR RECORDER TURNING ON THE RECORDER 1. Turn on the monitor connected to your recorder. 2. Use the power switch on the rear 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.
SETTING UP THE RECORDER FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Connect the network cable intended for remote connections to the Client Network Port. Note The Camera Network Port is intended for use with a dedicated camera network. 2. Connect the supplied keyboard and mouse using the USB ports. 3.
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) are available on all OpenEye Apex recorders running Windows 10. An OpenEye WSUS utility is included on the desktop of every MG-Series recorder that will allow a user to enable the auto-update service if desired.
7. Accept the warning message, and then click Continue. 8. Upon successful completion, click Finish, and wait for the recorder to reach the login screen before removing the USB. Note Call OpenEye Support at 888-542-1103, option #2, for more information regarding the re- imaging process. 37364AB...
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