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Thank you for purchasing this product. FLIR Systems, Inc. is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security solution. This manual refers to the following models: M6108 (8–channel) M6116 (16–channel) For the latest online manual, downloads and product updates, and to learn about our complete line of accessory products, please visit our website at: www.flir.com/security/pro...
Important Safeguards ................1 General Precautions..............1 Installation................. 1 Service ..................3 Use..................4 Getting Started (M6100 Series) .............5 Front Panel (M6100 Series)..............6 Rear Panel (M6100 Series)..............7 Basic Setup (M6100 Series) ..............8 Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras..........8 Step 2: Connect the Mouse............8 Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable ..........
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Table of contents 12.4 Viewing Backup Files..............30 12.4.1 Viewing Backup Files on PC ..........30 12.4.2 Viewing Backup Files on Mac ........... 32 Managing Passwords and User Accounts..........36 13.1 Changing Passwords..............36 13.2 Adding Users ................36 13.3 Modifying Users ...............
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Step 2 of 3: Obtain the system’s Device ID........76 15.4 Step 3 of 3: Connect to the System Over the Internet ......76 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac ..........80 16.1 Home Page ................80 16.2 Live View ................
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18.2.3 Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the System ......151 18.2.4 Step 4 of 4: Connect to the System’s DDNS Address ... 152 RTSP Streaming (Advanced)............. 156 Connecting a PTZ Camera (M6100 Series).......... 158 20.1 Connecting a PTZ Camera to the System........158 20.2...
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Table of contents Troubleshooting ................169 M6100 Series System Specifications ..........171 Notices................... 174 25.1 FCC/IC Notice................ 174 25.2 Modification................174 25.3 ROHS .................. 174 #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacturing proc- ess of your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to en- sure your enjoyment and proper use of the product and accessory equipment.
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Important Safeguards 4. Polarization: Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
Important Safeguards 12. Water and Moisture: Do not use this 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. 13. Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Important Safeguards 1.4 Use 1. Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 2. Product and Cart Combination: When product is installed on a cart, product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Getting Started (M6100 Series) The system comes with the following components: Remote control 12V DC power supply + power DVR (Digital Video Recorder) (may not be exactly as shown) cable USB mouse Ethernet cable HDMI cable Quick start guides Hard drive size, number of channels, and camera configuration may vary by model. Please refer to your package for specific details.
Front Panel (M6100 Series) 1. USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or connect a USB flash drive (not in- cluded) for data backup or firmware upgrades. 2. IR: Not supported. 3. Channel Indicators: Glow when camera is connected to the corresponding channel.
5. A/B: Connect RS485 cables. NOTE For full details on connecting PTZ cameras, see 20 Connecting a PTZ Camera (M6100 Series), page 158 for details. 6. USB port(s): Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash drive (not included) for data backup or firmware updates.
This DVR is compatible with 8MP (4K), 4MP (2K), 2MP (1080p),1MP (720p), 960H, and standard analog cameras. • Connect FLIR MPX or standard analog cameras to the Video Input ports on the rear panel of the DVR. Push and twist the BNC connector clockwise to secure it to the BNC port.
Basic Setup (M6100 Series) 5.4 Step 4: Connect the Monitor • Connect the included HDMI cable from the HDMI port to the TV or monitor (recommended). • Connect a VGA cable (not included) from the VGA port to the monitor.
• Port 35000 (Client port) 5.10.1 FLIR Cloud™ This system features the exclusive FLIR Cloud™. This is a cloud service that allows you to connect to your system over the Internet via a secure handshake with our servers. This means you can easily connect to your system without requiring any network configuration.
Basic Setup (M6100 Series) For details on setting up your system to connect to the Internet using FLIR Cloud™: • See 15 Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac, page 75. • See 17 Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps, page 114.
Mouse Control The mouse is the primary control device for the system. To connect a USB mouse: • Connect a USB mouse to the USB port on the front or rear panel. • In live view, hover the mouse cursor over the bottom of the screen to open the Naviga- tion Bar.
Remote Control 1. Power: Press and hold to power off the system. Press to power on. 2. Playback controls: • Pause/Play: In live view, press to enter playback mode. Press to play/pause playback. • Reverse: Press to reverse playback/pause playback. •...
Remote Control 7. Add: Configure remote control address. See below for details. 8. Rec: Press to open manual record menu. 9. Fn: Press to perform special functions in some menus. 7.1 Setting the Remote Control Address If you have more than one system, you can set up your remote control to pair with a specif- ic system.
Using the System Use the system’s graphical on-screen display to navigate menus and configure options and settings. 8.1 On-Screen Display The system shows the following for all display views: 1. Display area: • Click on a channel to view in full-screen; click again to return to split screen. •...
Using the System The Quick Menu has the following options: • View: Select a camera in full-screen or select a multi-channel display. • Pan/Tilt/Zoom: Access controls for PTZ cameras (not included). • AutoFocus: Control auto focus cameras (not included). This menu item is only avail- able when an IP camera channel is enabled, see 14.1.8 Selecting Cable Type, page 45 to enable IP camera channels.
Using the System 2. Configure the following settings as needed: NOTE The settings listed below are only shown if they are supported on the selected camera. Some camera models do not support all settings. • Cable Type: Select the cable type. It is recommended to use Coaxial, as it is the default for MPX camera.
Using the System To open the Navigation bar: • In live view, hover the mouse cursor over the bottom of the screen to open the Naviga- tion Bar. The Navigation Bar has the following options: 1. Main Menu. 2. Collapse. 3.
Using the System To use Instant Playback: 1. Move your mouse to the top of the channel display and click NOTE By default, the system will begin playback from 5 minutes ago. You can increase this to up to 60 mi- nutes using the Realtime Play setting in Main Menu>Setting>General.
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Using the System 1. Backspace. 2. Enter capital letters. 3. Confirm entry. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
Setting The Time CAUTION It is highly recommended to set the date and time when first setting up your system. Inaccurate time stamps may render your footage unusable for court evidence. To set the date and time: 1. In the main viewing mode, right-click and click Main Menu. 2.
Recording By default, the system is set to immediately record video from connected cameras contin- uously, 24 hours a day. You can customize the recording settings according to your needs. 10.1 Video Recording Types The system supports the following recording types. •...
Recording 2. Under Main Stream, select how the system will record the Main Stream for each channel. • Schedule: Main Stream Recording will follow the recording schedule. • Manual: The system will record the Main Stream continuously as long as this option is checked.
Playback Playback mode is used to navigate and playback recorded video files on the system. 11.1 Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive 1. From live view, right-click and then click Playback. 2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password. 3.
Playback 11.2 Playback Controls 1. Select playback device. 2. Calendar: Select the day to playback. 3. Channel select: Select channels to playback. 4. File List: View list of recorded video clips. 5. Book Mark List: View list of bookmarks. 6. Backup video clip: Click to save selected clip. 7.
Playback 4. Click From HDD and select From IO Device. Click Browse to open the USB drive and manually select the video file. 5. Double click the video file you would like to open. 11.4 Using Smart Search Smart Search makes it easy to review motion events in specific zones of your video stream.
Backup Backup video files to external USB flash drive (not included) or self-powered USB external hard drive (not included). NOTE USB external hard drives must be formatted in the FAT32 file format to be used with the system. 12.1 Formatting the USB Thumb Drive It is recommended to format your USB thumb drive (not included) before using it with the system.
Backup 5. Click Format. Click OK to confirm. 12.2 Backing up Video 1. Insert a USB thumb drive (not included) into one of the USB ports. 2. From live view, right-click and then select Main Menu. Login if prompted. 3. Click >Backup.
• Record CH: Select the channel you would like to search or select All to search all channels. • File Format: Select the file format. ◦ DAV: You can playback .dav files using the FLIR video player software. To find the video player visit www.flir.com/security/pro, search for the model number of your product, click on your product in the search results, and click on the Down- loads tab.
You need a video player to play back .dav backup video files. To find the video player visit www.flir.com/security/pro, search for the model number of your product, click on your product in the search results, and click on the Downloads tab.
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Backup 2. Click to open a back up video file. 3. Use the Player controls to control playback or select other files for playback. Video Player Controls 1. File List: Double-click to open a file. 2. Display Area: Select the split-screen mode. Double-click a video file to expand. Click the controls inside the display area to do the following: •...
You need a video player to play back .dav backup video files. To find the video player visit www.flir.com/security/pro, search for the model number of your product, click on your product in the search results, and click on the Downloads tab.
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Backup 2. Double click the downloaded file in Safari to extract the Smart Player app file. 3. Drag the Smart Player app to your Desktop or Applications list. Double click Smart Player ( ) to open it. 4. Click to open a back up video file in another location. 5.
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Backup Video Player Controls 1. File List: Double-click to open a file. 2. Display Area: Select the split-screen mode. Double-click a video file to expand. Click the controls inside the display area to do the following: • : View information about the video file. •...
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Backup 8. Config: Click to open the configuration menu for the player. From here you can control the default file formats and save locations for snapshots and control the aspect ratio. 9. About: Click to see version information for the Player software. #LX400100;...
Managing Passwords and User Accounts By default, the system user name is admin. The system does not have a default password. You will be prompted to create a new, secure 6 character password when you connect to the system for the first time. Passwords are enabled by default and are required to access the Main Menu or connect to the system using a computer or mobile device.
Managing Passwords and User Accounts To add a user account: 1. From Live View, right-click and then select Main Menu. 2. If prompted, enter the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password. 3. Click and select Setting. Select Account. 4.
Managing Passwords and User Accounts 2. Click OK to confirm. NOTE The admin account cannot be deleted from the system. 13.5 Account Groups Account groups can be used to easily manage permissions for multiple user accounts. User accounts can be given all the permissions of a group, but cannot be given permis- sions that the group does not have.
Managing Passwords and User Accounts 6. Configure the following: • Group Name: Enter a name for the group. • Memo: Enter an optional comment for this group. • Authority: Check the permissions that the group will have. User accounts assigned to this group can not be given any permissions the group does not have.
Using the Main Menu To open the Main Menu: • Using the Mouse: Right-click and click Main Menu. NOTE The system password may be required to access the Main Menu. Log in using the default system user name (default:admin) and your new, secure password. 1.
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Using the Main Menu records lower resolution video for efficient streaming to devices over the Internet. You can customize the video quality settings for these streams according to your needs. To configure recording quality: 1. From the Main Menu, click and select Recording>Recording.
Using the Main Menu 14.1.3 Configuring Audio Recording The system supports audio recording. Audio-enabled cameras (not included) are required to use audio recording. The MIC IN port is reserved for two-way audio. NOTE You must connect an RCA audio input device to the system to use audio recording or you must have an MPX camera that supports audio.
Using the Main Menu 2. Under Snap Number, select the number of snapshots the system will take when the snapshot button is pressed. 3. Configure the following settings for snapshots saved automatically from motion detec- tion or the snapshot schedule: •...
Using the Main Menu 3. Configure the following settings: • Time Display: Check this option to display the time information. Click Set next to Time Display to choose the position of the time display overlay. A live view screen of the currently-selected channel appears. Click and drag the time display to posi- tion it in any desired area.
Using the Main Menu 2. Enter a custom name for each channel. 3. Click OK to save changes. 14.1.7 Adding a Remote Device The Remote Device menu is used to add IP cameras over the LAN. This menu item is only available when an IP camera channel is enabled, see 14.1.8 Selecting Cable Type, page 45 to enable IP camera channels.
Using the Main Menu 2. For each channel, select the appropriate cable type option. NOTE It is recommended to select Auto, the default for MPX cameras. When Auto is selected, the system automatically selects the camera format. Choose another analog cable type only if you are having picture quality issues.
Using the Main Menu 2. Click Browse to search for and select the .bin camera firmware file. 3. Select the Device Type from the dropdown. 4. Check the channels you want to upgrade. 5. Click Start Upgrade. Allow a few minutes for the firmware to upgrade. CAUTION DO NOT POWER OFF THE SYSTEM OR DISCONNECT ANY POWER CABLES FOR THE DVR OR CAMERAS DURING FIRMWARE INSTALLATION...
Using the Main Menu The HDD Info sub-menu shows information related to the hard drives installed in the sys- tem, including capacity, status, and type. To access the HDD Info menu: • From the Main Menu, click and then click Info. 14.2.2 Record Info The Record Info menu shows the start and end times of recordings saved on the hard drive.
Using the Main Menu The following alarms are shown in the Alarm Status menu: • No HDD: No hard drive is detected. • Disk Error: Hard drive error detected. • Disk Full: Hard drive is full. • Net Disconnection: System is not connected to the network. •...
Using the Main Menu 14.2.6 Load The Load menu shows you the network traffic your system is sending and receiving. To access Load: • From the Main Menu, click and then select Network>Load. 14.2.7 Test The Test menu allows you to test if your system can connect to other devices over the LAN or Internet.
Using the Main Menu To access BPS: • From the Main Menu, click and then select BPS. 14.2.9 Log The Log sub-menu allows you to search for system logs. To search for system logs: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then select Log.
3. Click OK to save changes. 14.3.3 Configuring System Ports (Connection) The Connection menu allows you to configure ports used by the system. Please note that port forwarding is not required to use FLIR Cloud™ or to connect using the apps. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
2. Configure the ports as needed and click OK to save changes. NOTE Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the same time when using FLIR Cloud™. 14.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings FLIR DDNS is available as an optional connectivity option. Please see 18 DDNS Setup (Advanced), page 146 for details.
Using the Main Menu 2. From the Main Menu, click and then select Network>DDNS. 3. Check Enable. 4. Under Domain Name, enter the Domain Name/URL Request you received in the email after registering for DDNS. 5. Under User ID, enter your DDNS User Name. 6.
Using the Main Menu To configure Email Alerts: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then select Network>Email. 2. Check Enable to enable email notifications. 3. Configure the following: • Mail Select: Select the email provider. • SMTP Server: If using your own email server, enter the SMTP server address. •...
Using the Main Menu 14.3.7 Configuring Motion Detection Motion Detection events allow the system to mark footage that has motion. This allows you to quickly locate relevant footage through Search. You can also configure system re- sponses to motion detection events, such as activating the system buzzer or sending an email alert.
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Using the Main Menu 4. Click Setup next to Region to configure which areas of the image will be enabled for motion detection. A grid will appear over the camera’s live view. Motion Grid • Areas enabled for motion detection are shown in color and areas that are disabled are transparent.
Using the Main Menu 6. Configure the following system actions when motion is detected: • Show Message: Check to enable an on-screen pop-up when one of your cameras detects motion. On-screen pop-up shows the channels an event occurred on and the type of event.
Using the Main Menu 4. Configure the following to customize settings for video loss events: • Period: Click Setup to configure a schedule for video loss events. It is recom- mended to leave this on the default setting, so you can be alerted at any time one of your cameras loses video.
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Using the Main Menu 4. Select a Sensitivity level to determine the amount of movement needed to trigger tamper detection. NOTE Tampering events usually involve dramatic changes in the camera image, so it is recommended to keep the sensitivity for tamper detection relatively low. 5.
Using the Main Menu 8. Check recording and system options in the event of tampering: Record Channel, PTZ Activation, Sequence and Snapshot. • For options with channel numbers beside them, select the channels that should be included. For example, check Sequence, then select the channels your system should sequence through.
Using the Main Menu 2. Under Event Type, select the hard drive event you would like to configure. • No Disk: No hard drive detected. • Disk Error: A hard drive error has been detected. • Disk Full: The hard drive is full or almost full. You can enter the percentage of disk space remaining that will trigger a warning under Less Than (e.g.
Using the Main Menu 4. Click OK to save changes. 14.3.12 Storage The Storage menu allows you to configure the recording schedule and hard drives con- nected to the system. 14.3.13 Configuring the Video Recording Schedule You can set a custom recording schedule according to your needs. For example, you can set the system to record continuously during business hours and record on motion detec- tion only outside of business hours.
Using the Main Menu 14.3.14 Configuring Pre-Recording The system can pre-record video when motion detection events occur. To configure pre-recording: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Storage>Schedule>Record. 2. Under Channel, select the camera you would like to configure or select All. 3.
Using the Main Menu 3. Configure the schedule as needed: • Check Continuous, MD (motion detection), or Alarm to select the recording type you would like to configure. • Click and drag on each day to customize the recording schedule. The schedule is set up as a grid, which each block representing one hour.
Using the Main Menu 3. Configure the following: • Holiday Name: Enter a name for this holiday. • Repeat Mode: Select Once Only for the holiday to occur only this year or All-Year for the holiday to be repeated each year. •...
Using the Main Menu 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Storage>HDD Manager. 2. Select the hard drive you would like to format and then click Format. Click OK to confirm. 3. Click OK to save changes. The system will restart to complete the formatting process. 14.3.18 Configuring Hard Drive Type The system supports the following hard drive types: •...
Using the Main Menu 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Storage>HDD Manager. 2. Click the hard drive you would like to configure. 3. Under Type, select Read-write HDD or Read-only HDD. 4. Click OK to save changes. The system will restart to complete this operation. 14.3.19 Configuring General System Settings You can use the General menu to configure miscellaneous system settings.
Using the Main Menu 2. Configure the following: • Device Type: Shows the model number of your system. • Device No.: Select the remote control address of the system. See 7.1 Setting the Remote Control Address, page 14. • Language: Set the system languages. Available options are English, French, and Spanish.
Using the Main Menu To configure other display settings: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Setting>Display>Display. 2. Configure the following: • Time Display: Check to show the time on the monitor. • Channel Display: Check to show the channel names on the monitor. •...
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Using the Main Menu 2. From the Main Menu, click and then click Setting>Config Backup. 3. Under Device Name, select the USB device where you would like to save the configuration. 4. Click EXPORT to save your current system configuration. To restore a saved system configuration: 1.
USB thumb drive (not included). To upgrade firmware from a USB drive: 1. Download the firmware upgrade from www.flir.com/security/pro. 2. Extract the firmware file and copy the firmware to a blank USB thumb drive. NOTE Do not have any folders on the USB thumb drive—just the firmware file.
Using the Main Menu 4. Right-click and then click Main Menu. Click >Setting>Upgrade. 5. Click Start. 6. Select the firmware file on the USB drive and click Start. WARNING DO NOT POWER OFF THE SYSTEM OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE DURING FIRM- WARE INSTALLATION 14.4 Shutdown Use the Shutdown menu to shutdown, restart, or log out of the system.
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Using the Main Menu 4. Select one of the following: • Logout: Log out the account that is currently active. • Shutdown • Restart #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac This system features connectivity using the exclusive FLIR Cloud™. This cloud-enabled service allows for Internet connectivity without requiring any network configuration. Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the same time.
3. Reconnect the power adapter to power the system back on. 15.3 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the system’s Device ID The Device ID is a unique code that allows your system to handshake with FLIR Cloud™ servers for a secure connection over the Internet.
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Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac 3. Log into the Client Software using the Client Software user name (default: admin) and password (default: admin) and then click Login. 4. Click Add Device. 5. Enter the following: #LX400100;...
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Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac 5.1. Device Name: Choose a name for your system of your choice. 5.2. Device ID: Manually enter the Device ID printed on the label. 5.3. Client Port: Enter the Client Port (default: 35000). 5.4.
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Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac 8. Click and drag Default Group to the display window to open your cameras in live view. Congratulations! You can now connect over the Internet to view and playback video on your computer.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac FLIR Cloud™ Client allows you to connect to multiple systems from a PC or Mac. 16.1 Home Page The Home Page allows you to access all the tabs within the software. Each tab allows you to access different features.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 2. Click and drag a DVR, NVR, group, or individual camera to open live video. To access individual cameras, you can click + to expand groups or systems. 16.2.1 Live View Controls 1.
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Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac Camera toolbar: 1.1. Streaming quality: Shows the bitrate and resolution for the stream, and shows if display is showing the Sub Stream or Main Stream. 1.2. Manual recording: Click to start/stop manual recording.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 9. Devices: Shows a list of groups, cameras, and systems connected to the client. Drag items to the display area to open live video. Right-click to view additional options. 16.2.2 Opening Live View in Multiple Monitors If your computer has multiple monitors, you can open more than one Live View tab and move them to secondary monitors.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 2. Click and drag the tab outside of the client window to create a new window. You can drag the window to one of the secondary monitors. Result 16.3 Controlling PTZ Cameras If you have PTZ cameras (not included), you can control them using the client.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To control PTZ cameras: • Click the display area with the PTZ cameras and use the on-screen PTZ controls. PTZ controls: 1. Open menu: Click to open camera OSD menu controls. This feature may not be sup- ported for all camera models.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 2. Click 3. Select the number of the preset you would like to add. 4. Move the camera to the desired position. 5. Click to save the current position as a preset.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 5. Use the chart to select which presets you would like to include in the tour and the order of presets. • Preset: Select the preset number. • Time(s): Enter the time in seconds the camera will remain on the selected preset.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 3. Move the camera into the desired start position. 4. Click to start recording the pattern. 5. Move the camera to the desired end position. Then, click to stop recording the pattern.
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Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To playback video: 1. Check the channels you would like to play back from in the Device List. 2. Under Type, check the file types you would like to search for. • All: All recordings.
It is recommended to download video of important events as soon as possible to en- sure they are not overwritten by new recordings. NOTE PC Users: You may need to run FLIR Cloud™ Client as an administrator to download files to your hard drive. To download video files: 1.
• Mac Users: Browse to the folders listed in General>File. To get to the default location, open Applica- tions in Finder, right click on FLIR Cloud Client and select Show Package Contents. Then, navigate to the desired folder. 16.7 Alarm The Alarm menu allows you to view a list of alarms received by the client software.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac Alarm menu overview: 1. Number of alarms: Shows the number of open alarms. 2. Alarm list: Shows the list of alarms and information on when they occurred and which systems and channels triggered them.
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Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To view client logs: 1. Click Client Log to view logs for the client software. 2. Configure the following: • Start Time/End Time: Select the start and end times to search for logs.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 1. Click Device Log to view logs from connected systems. 2. Configure the following: • Start Time/End Time: Select the start and end times to search for logs. • Log Type: Select the type of logs to search for.
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Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 2. Click Add Map. 3. Configure the following: • Name: Enter a name for your e-map of your choice. • Picture: Click File and then select a .png, .bmp, or .jpg image on your computer to use as the e-map.
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Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 5. Click Edit to edit the e-map. 6. Click and drag cameras from the device list to place them on the map. To open cameras from the e-map: 1. Click View. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 2. Double-click cameras on the map to open live video. 16.10 Devices The Devices menu is where you can manage systems connected to the client software. To access the Devices menu: • Click...
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 1. Devices Found: Shows systems that are connected to the same network as the com- puter where the client is installed. Once you connect to the system, it moves to the bot- tom of the screen.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 16.12 Alarm CFG The Alarm CFG menu allows you to configure alarms for the client software. The client software will alert you by popping up live video and playing sound alerts. NOTE Alarm upload must be enabled on the system in order for it to send the alarm to the client software.
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Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 3. In the Alarm sources menu, you set up the parameters that trigger the alarm. • Under Alarm Type, select the alarm type that will trigger an alarm. For example, you can select Motion Detect for the alarm to be triggered by motion.
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Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 4. In the Alarm link menu, you set up the responses to alarms. Select the channels that will pop up or alarm out devices (not included; not all systems support alarm out devi- ces) that will be triggered by an alarm.
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Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 6. In the Period window, configure times the alarm will be activated. 7. Click Confirm to save the alarm. To manage alarms: 1. Export: Export current list of alarms as an xml file.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 4. Add: Add new alarm. 5. Alarms. 6. On/off: Click to enable/disable alarm. 7. Delete: Click to delete alarm. 8. Edit: Click to edit alarm settings. 16.13 Tour & Task The Tour & Task menu is where you can set up custom views for the system. You can also set up tours, which sets the client to automatically cycle through views.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 5. Select the split-screen mode you would like to use for the view and then click and drag channels to the empty grid areas to select channels to be shown in the view.
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Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To create a user account: 1. Click Add. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 2. Configure the following settings for the user account: • User Name: Enter a user name for the account. • Role: Select the role for the user account. By default, the user account gains all the permissions of the role selected, but you can deactivate permissions as needed.
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Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To create a role: 1. Click the Role tab. 2. Click Add. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 3. Configure the following settings for the role: • Role Name: Enter a name for the role. • Remarks (Optional): Enter a text description of the role. • Role Rights: Check the permissions that will apply to user accounts assigned this role.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac The Basic menu contains the following settings: • Log Saved Time: Select the number of days you would like the client to save log entries. • Instant Playback Time: Select the number of minutes the system will go back when you start an instant playback.
Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac The File menu contains the following options: • Snapshot Path: Click Browse to select the default folder to save snapshots. • Record Path: Click Browse to select the default folder to save video recordings.
To find the latest version of the client software, visit www.flir.com/security/pro, search for the model number of your prod- uct, click on your product in the search results, and click on the Downloads tab.
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17.1 iPhone / iPad FLIR Cloud™ is an iPhone / iPad app that allows you to remotely view your system. 17.1.1 Prerequisites • Connect your system to your router using an Ethernet cable (included).
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 5. Tap DVR/NVR/IP Camera. 6. Configure the following: #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
5.6 Step 6: Creating a New, Secure Password, page 9. 7. Tap Connect. 8. The app opens in Live View and streams video from your cameras. 17.1.3 Live View Interface You can use FLIR Cloud™ in portrait and landscape mode. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps Live View Overview 1. Menu: Tap to bring up the Menu. 2. Display Area: Double-tap to open a channel in full screen. Swipe left or right to select a different page of channels. 3.
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 6.5. Alarms: Not supported. 6.6. Audio: Audio enabled cameras required. 7. Manual record: Tap to start/stop manual recording. 8. Access Favorites. 9. Connect/disconnect all: Connect to/disconnect from all previously added cameras. 10.
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 17.1.5 Viewing Snapshots and Videos with Local Files If you have saved snapshots or videos using the app, you may open them with Local Files. To access Local Files: • Tap to access the Menu, and then tap Local Files.
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps To use Playback Mode: 1. Tap to access the Menu, and then tap Playback. 2. Tap + and select a channel to playback. 3. Select the date then the start and end times to playback. #LX400100;...
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 4. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. Playback Controls 4.1. Display Area: Double-tap to open in full-screen. 4.2. Time Bar: Shows the length of the recording. Swipe left or right to select the time you wish to view.
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps NOTE Your cameras must have motion detection activated to receive push notifications. To enable Push Notifications: 1. Tap to access the Menu, and then tap Push Config. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 2. Tap the system you would like to configure. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 3. Tap Motion Detect and then check each channel you would like to receive push notifi- cations from. 4. Tap to save changes. You will now receive a notification when one of the selected cameras detect motion.
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps Event List Overview 1. Events: Shows the details of each motion detection event. Tap the event to view the video or snapshot. 2. Delete All: Tap to delete all events in the Event List. NOTE To delete a single event, swipe it to the left and then tap Delete.
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 4. Select the cameras you would like to add to the group. Tap to save changes. NOTE To delete cameras that have been added to the group, select the group in the group list. Then, swipe left and tap Delete.
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 17.1.10 Using the E-Map E-Map allows you to place cameras over a still image. For example, you can use the E- Map to create a virtual map of your cameras over a floor plan of your home or business. To add an E-Map: 1.
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 2. Select the E-Map in the Device List. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 3. Tap the camera or cameras to select and then tap Connect to open the cameras. 17.1.11 Device Manager You can use Device List to add, delete, or edit your systems. To access Device Manager: •...
17.1.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address (Advanced) The app can connect directly to a device via the IP address or DDNS address as an op- tional advanced connectivity method or for systems that do not support FLIR Cloud™. Prerequisites: •...
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 2.6. Password: Enter the system’s Password (your new, secure password created during initial setup). NOTE If you are accessing your system for the first time, you must create a new password through your recorder, see 5.6 Step 6: Creating a New, Secure Password, page 9.
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 17.2 Android FLIR Cloud™ allows you to remotely view your system on Android devices. 17.2.1 Prerequisites • Connect your system to your router using an Ethernet cable (included). • Make sure to upgrade your system to the latest firmware version. You must have the latest firmware and mobile apps to connect to the system over the Internet.
5.6 Step 6: Creating a New, Secure Password, page 9. 6. Tap Connect. 7. The app opens in Live View and streams video from your cameras. 17.2.3 Live View Interface You can use FLIR Cloud™ in portrait and landscape mode. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps Live View Overview 1. Menu: Tap to bring up the Menu. 2. Display Area: Double-tap to open a channel in full screen. Swipe left or right to select a different page of channels. 3.
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 7. Manual record: Tap to start/stop manual recording. 8. Access Favorites. 9. Connect/disconnect all: Connect to/disconnect from all previously added cameras. 10. Device List: Tap to open a list of devices. You can use the Device List to open multiple systems or cameras at once.
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps To access Local Files: • Tap to access the Menu, and then tap Local Files. 1. Menu: Return to Menu. 2. Files: Tap to open files. 3. File Type: Tap the options to select video files or snapshots. 4.
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 4. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. Playback Controls 4.1. Display Area: Double-tap to open in full-screen. 4.2. Play/pause. 4.3. Time Bar: Tap inside the bar to fast forward or rewind. 4.4.
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps NOTE Your cameras must have motion detection activated to receive push notifications. To enable Push Notifications: 1. Tap to access the Menu, and then tap Push Config. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 2. Tap the system you would like to configure. 3. Tap Motion Detect and then check each channel you would like to receive push notifi- cations from. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 4. Under Push type, select Video to attach a video clip to each push notification. Or, se- lect Image to attach an image to each push notification. 5. Tap to save changes. You will now receive a notification when one of the selected cameras detect motion.
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 4. Select the cameras you would like to add to the group. Tap to save changes. NOTE To delete cameras that have been added to the group, select the group in the group list. Then, press and hold to delete cameras from the group.
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 17.2.10 Using the E-Map E-Map allows you to place cameras over a still image. For example, you can use the E- Map to create a virtual map of your cameras over a floor plan of your home or business. To add an E-Map: 1.
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 2. Select the E-Map in the Device List. 3. Tap the camera or cameras to select and then tap Connect to open the cameras. 17.2.11 Device Manager You can use Device List to add, delete, or edit your systems. To access Device Manager: •...
17.2.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address (Advanced) The app can connect directly to a device via the IP address or DDNS address as an op- tional advanced connectivity method or for systems that do not support FLIR Cloud™. Prerequisites: •...
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Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 2.4. Client Port: Enter the Client Port (default: 35000). 2.5. Username: Enter the system’s User Name (default: admin). 2.6. Password: Enter the system’s Password (your new, secure password created during initial setup). NOTE If you are accessing your system for the first time, you must create a new password through your recorder, see 5.6 Step 6: Creating a New, Secure Password, page 9.
DDNS Setup (Advanced) Free DDNS service is available as an optional connectivity method to connect to your sys- tem over the Internet. NOTE Except where noted, the instructions in this section are the same on PC or Mac. 18.1 Accessing your System within a Local Network (LAN) You can connect to your system through using the Client Software through the local area network (LAN).
To connect using the system’s local IP address: 1. Download and install the client software. To find the client software visit www.flir.com/security/pro, search for the model number of your product, click on your product in the search results, and click on the Downloads tab.
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DDNS Setup (Advanced) 2. Once installation is finished, double-click the FLIR Cloud™ Client icon ( ) from the desktop or Applications list. 3. Log into the Client Software using the Client Software user name (default: admin) and password (default: admin) and then click Login.
DDNS Setup (Advanced) 7. Click and drag Default Group to the display window to open your cameras in live view. Result 18.2 DDNS Setup—Access your System Remotely over the Internet Setting up DDNS connectivity allows you to view your system from any computer or com- patible mobile device with Internet access.
• Manually port forward the required ports on your router to your system’s IP address by following your router manufacturer’s instructions. For more information on port forward- ing, see the reference guides on www.flir.com/security/pro. NOTE If the above ports are not forwarded on your router, you will not be able to access your system remotely.
3. Complete the System Information fields: • Product License: Select your product model from the Product License drop down menu (i.e. M6100 Series). • <Product Code> - <MAC Address>: Enter the MAC address of your system. ◦ To find the MAC address, right-click to open the Quick Menu and click Info.
• PC Users: Download and install the Client Software for PC. • Mac Users: Download and install the Client Software for Mac. Double click to ex- tract the software. Drag the software to Applications. 2. Once installation is finished, double-click the FLIR Cloud™ Client icon ( ) from the desktop.
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DDNS Setup (Advanced) 3. Log into the Client Software using the Client Software user name (default: admin) and password (default: admin) and then click Login. 4. Click Add Device. 5. Enter the following: #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
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IP/DDNS Address: Enter the Domain Name/URL Request you received in the email when you registered for DDNS followed by .myddns-flir.com. NOTE For example, if your Domain Name/URL Request is tomsmith, enter tomsmith.myddns-flir. 5.4. Client Port: Enter the Client Port (default: 35000).
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DDNS Setup (Advanced) 8. Click and drag Default Group to the display window to open your cameras in live view. Congratulations! You can now connect over the Internet to view and playback video on your computer. #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
The instructions in this section are using VLC Media Player. VLC Media Player is a free software provided www.videolan.org. FLIR cannot provide support for VLC Media Player or any other 3rd party software. Please contact the software vendor for technical support related to 3rd party software applications.
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RTSP Streaming (Advanced) 3. Enter the RTSP address in the following format: • rtsp://<username>:<password>@<IP address>:<port>/cam/realmonitor?channel= <channelNo>&subtype=<typeNo> • <username>: The user name of the system (default: admin). • <password>: Your new, secure password. • <IP address>: The IP address of the system. NOTE In order to view the RTSP stream over the Internet, you must port forward the RTSP port (default: 554) on your router to the system’s IP address.
Connecting a PTZ Camera (M6100 Series) You can connect PTZ cameras (not included) to the system. You can use FLIR MPX or analog PTZ cameras with the system. FLIR MPX PTZ cameras can accept PTZ com- mands directly through the video cable. FLIR MPX PTZ cameras do not require wiring for RS485.
Connecting a PTZ Camera (M6100 Series) 20.2 Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local DVR) 1. In Live View, double-click the channel that has the PTZ camera connected to open in full-screen. 2. Right-click and click Pan/Tilt/Zoom. Enter the system user name and password if prompted.
Connecting a PTZ Camera (M6100 Series) Advanced PTZ controls overview: 1. No.: Select the number of the action you want to perform. 2. Not supported. 3. PTZ camera menu: Click to open the camera’s OSD menu. This may not be sup- ported on all camera models.
Connecting a PTZ Camera (M6100 Series) 4. Move the camera to the desired position and click Set. To go to a preset: • Under No., select the number of the preset you would like to go to and click 20.3.2 Tours Tours will cycle through a set of presets.
Connecting a PTZ Camera (M6100 Series) 2. Click the Pattern tab. 3. Under Pattern, enter the pattern you would like to configure. 4. Move the camera into the desired start position and click Begin. 5. Move the camera into the desired end position and click End.
Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN) The M6100 Series (8–channel and 16–channel) can support IP camera channels, in addi- tion to the MPX/analog channels it already has. The 8–channel system can accommodate 4 additional IP camera channels and the 16–channel system can accommodate 8 addi- tional IP camera channels.
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Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN) 3. Click Device Search. The system searches the network for compatible cameras. 4. Check the camera(s) you would like to add. 5. Click Add. The Status indicator turns green to show the camera is successfully connected.
M6100 Series Hard Drive Installation The system comes with a pre-installed 3.5" SATA hard drive. You can replace the hard drive with one up to a maximum size of 8TB. 22.1 Installing a Hard Drive CAUTION Make sure that the system is OFF and the power adapter is disconnected before removing/installing the hard drive.
M6100 Series Hard Drive Installation 5. Connect the SATA power and data cable to the hard drive. 6. Turn the system over carefully. Tighten the hard drive screws (4x) to secure the hard drive. CAUTION Hold the hard drive in place when turning the system over to prevent damage to the system.
M6100 Series Hard Drive Installation 3. Turn the system over and loosen the hard drive screws (4x), but do not remove them. 4. Disconnect the SATA power and data cable from the hard drive. 5. Carefully turn the system over. Slide the hard drive and then lift it out of the system.
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M6100 Series Hard Drive Installation 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Storage>HDD Manager. 2. Select the hard dive you would like to format and then click Format. Click OK to confirm. 3. Click OK to save changes. The system will restart to complete the formatting process.
Open the housing and install system. compatible hard drive. Make sure to format the drive after installing. For details, see 22 M6100 Series Hard Drive In- stallation, page 165. • Hard drive is full (0%) and • Overwrite is not enabled.
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Troubleshooting Error Possible Causes Solutions • Mouse not detected by • Mouse cable is not firmly • Firmly connect the mouse ca- system. connected to the system. ble to one of the USB ports. Mouse is not connected to the system. •...
M6100 Series System Specifications System Operating System Linux (embedded) Pentaplex Simultaneous view, record, playback, backup & re- mote monitoring Number of Channels 8/16 channel Additional IP Camera Channels 8 ch: 4 16 ch: 8 Inputs/Outputs Video IN 8/16 × 1Vp-p, BNC...
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Windows™, Mac OSX Remote Software FLIR Cloud™ CMS Software (PC/Mac) Email Notification Text with snapshot Instant Smart Phone & Tablet Support FLIR Cloud™ iPad®, iPhone®, Android™ apps DDNS Free FLIR DDNS System Configuration Full setup configuration over network Ports Programmable by User...
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Total 16ch Per channel As our products are subject to continuous improvement, FLIR Systems, Inc. and its sub- sidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications, and prices without no- tice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE #LX400100; r.46796/46796; en-US...
Notices This product has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and LVD. Therefore, it is designated to provide reasonable protection against inter- ference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage. However, it is impera- tive that the user follows the guidelines in this manual to avoid improper usage, which may result in damage to the product, electrical shock and fire hazard injury.
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