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DIGIOP® V8.7 NVR and Hybrid DVR Systems Setup Guide Products: AH Series, DH Series, DM Series, EH Series, PH Series Hybrid DVRs AI Series, DI Series, EI Series NVRs PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use.
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3.14.1 Install DIGIOP® Connect ............38 3.14.2 Login to DIGIOP ELEMENTS™ through DIGIOP® Connect .......39 3.14.3 Logout of DIGIOP®...
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APPENDIX D Troubleshooting DIGIOP® and BLACK Brand (The Black Line) IP Cameras ....72 D.1 IP Camera reset ..............72 D.2 Set camera to factory default network settings .
Local and Hosted-Enterprise Management The DIGIOP ELEMENTS™ server can be managed either locally or by DIGIOP®. With a locally managed NVR or hDVR server, the configuration settings are retained on the server. In a hosted enterprise environment, DIGIOP® manages the servers and saves the server configuration settings at DIGIOP®.
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Internet. The selection of using either local or hosted enterprise management is made through the Enterprise Configuration Application in the Windows Start menu. IP Cameras Analog Cameras Router DIGIOP® Core Video & Data Servers IPAdmin Tool DIGIOP® Control DIGIOP® Connect NVR (IP and Data Devices) or DIGIOP®...
SECTION 2 Getting Started: Unpacking Your System For most installations, DIGIOP® NVR and hDVR systems come with everything needed to install and operate your system. 2.1 Unpacking the equipment Remove the equipment from its packaging and place it on a flat, clean surface. Inspect each item. If any visible damage is present, contact your supplier for a replacement.
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NVR/hDVR placement Your monitoring and recording equipment is central to the accurate capture of video evidence and constant surveillance. DIGIOP® strongly suggests that it be installed in a secure location with access limited to authorized personnel. Additionally, NVRs and hDVRs generate heat and should be placed in a well ventilated area.
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SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED: UNPACKING YOUR SYSTEM Notes: IP devices – systems are compatible with many IP devices such as DIGIOP® and Observint Technologies BLACK and The • BLACK Line cameras and encoders, and many AXIS , Sony , Arecont...
System Setup Your DIGIOP® NVR/hDVR system includes the computer with the DIGIOP ELEMENTS™ software and the analog and IP cameras and encoders that you added to it. The NVR or hDVR and IP cameras and encoders are usually configured with fixed (static) IP addresses on the same subnet.
All IP devices (computers, cameras, encoders, etc.) are initially setup with factory default network settings. Some devices are preset with fixed (static) IP address, while others acquire their network settings through a DHCP server. For instance, all DIGIOP® IP cameras and encoders are factory configured to acquire an IP address from a DHCP server, if one is present, or default to the factory preset IP address 192.168.0.100.
Use the manufacturer’s recommended procedure for changing the address before attaching it to the LAN. For DIGIOP® cameras and encoders To change the IP address before connecting it to the surveillance LAN: - Determine the new IP address for the device using the procedure outlined in section 3.2 below.
DIGIOP® cameras and encoders, see Appendix D. Adjust the camera video settings, setup the motion detection configuration, time and time zone, etc. if necessary. Verify connectability to the device using network based software as suggested by the manufacturer. For DIGIOP® cameras and encoders, see Appendix D.
Similarly, audio sources are associated with camera channels by attaching them to the audio connector associated with the camera channel. If you purchased a DIGIOP® server pre-configured with an SV4000 Storage Vault, an expansion card slot will include an STR-CTRL NOTE controller card.
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SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Typical 8-channel video cable adapter Typical 8-channel audio cable adapter Back panel Expansion cards Power cable connector Power On / Off switch FlexVR™ 2U backpanel (DM series systems) The FlexVR 2U chassis DI series systems has no expansion cards. Video In DVI connector for video adapter...
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Ground Audio Sensor 1 Ch 9 - 16 in Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Ch 1 - 8 in Sensor 4 Audio Ground Ch 1 - 8 in RS485: TX+, TX–, RX+, RX– Video capture card DH16 series expansion cards www.digiop.com...
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SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Sensors and Control Terminals Spot out (Ch 1 - 16) Control 1 Control 2 Spot out Control 3 (Ch 25 - 32) Control 4 Ch 25 - 32 in Ground Audio Sensor 1 Ch 9 - 16 in Sensor 2 Ch 9 - 16 in Sensor 3...
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Sensor 3 Video In Sensor 4 CH1 - CH16 Ground TX– RX– Audio In CH1 - CH8 OptiPlex 990 expansion slots (AH series systems) Sensor 1 Video In Ground CH9 - CH16 Sensor 2 Audio In Ground CH3 - CH4...
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SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Output 1 Output 2 Ground Video In Input 1 Input 2 DVI Connector (EH only) Input 3 Input 4 Audio Input Ground TRX + CH1 - CH4 (bottom to top) TRX − RX + (EH30 only) RX −...
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SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Padlock ring Security Cable Slot Power Cable Connector Back Panel Connectors Expansion Slots Diagnostic Diagnostic Light Button Optiplex 7010 chassis backpanel (EH22, EI22 series systems) Capture Output 1 Output 1 Spot Out Output 2 Output 2 Card Connector Ground...
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Connect the analog camera video cables to the video adapter cable. Note that the each connector is numbered for the assigned camera channel in the DIGIOP® Digital Surveillance Monitoring System software. If a camera has an associated audio channel, connect the camera audio input to the audio channel (on the audio adapter cable or 4-channel PC card) marked with the same channel number the camera video cable is connected to.
Vault If you purchased your with the SV4000 Storage Vault and it was pre-configured by DIGIOP, use the instructions provided with the SV4000 to setup the hardware, connect SAS interface cable to the DIGIOP server STR-CTRL controller card, and power it on. No additional software configuration of the server is required.
3.9 Add cameras to the NVR/hDVR IP cameras are added to the NVR/hDVR and configured through the DIGIOP® Control interface. The DIGIOP® Control interface can be opened through a web browser either in the NVR or hDVR, across the local LAN were the NVR or hDVR is installed, or from a PC on the Internet.
You can also use the address http://127.0.0.1/digiop From a computer on the LAN with the NVR/hDVR: DIGIOP® Control can be accessed from any computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer across the LAN on the subnet where the DVR is networked. Open the browser and use the URL: <IP Address>/digiop/digiop...
3.9.2 DIGIOP VIDEO SERVER - Edit Settings To open DIGIOP VIDEO SERVER the settings window, click the Video Sever icon in the object tree to highlight it, then click the Edit button in the application header. The screen below shows the edit menu for a hDVR which includes additional setup links for the video capture board and PTZ camera profiles.
SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP In the DIGIOP VIDEO SERVER menu, you can rename the server, select a different Time Zone, and setup a User-defined Address. The User-defined Address is useful for unique network situations only. Normally additional configurations, or a change in the network configuration, is not needed.
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Click Save to retain your settings, or Cancel to close the window. CREATE NEW ANALOG PTZ PROFILE If your DIGIOP® system will include PTZ cameras, use the following steps to configure the PTZ interface. Click the link Create new analog PTZ profile link to open the menu for the camera.
3.9.4 hDVRs only - Add analog cameras DIGIOP® Control adds analog cameras to the video server when they are connected to the adapter cable of the video capture card. Each cameras is assigned to the video channel is physically connected to. Analog cameras appear in DIGIOP® Control as “.Camera 1”...
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— left mouse button and dragging the cursor across the cells you want to select. Similarly, to de-select cells, click “Erase”, then hold down the left mouse button and drag the cursor across the cells that are not important. www.digiop.com...
3.9.5 Add a “Discovered” IP cameras to the NVR/hDVR If the Discover IP Cameras option was selected when the Video server was configured (see “3.9.2 DIGIOP VIDEO SERVER - Edit Settings” on page 17), the list of discovered cameras appears in the window below. the DIGIOP® server will automatically discover the DIGIOP®...
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SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Edit the fields shown in the menu as needed. Click Configure Motion Settings to setup the motion detection areas(s), then scroll down to the bottom of the frame. www.digiop.com...
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Click Save to retain your settings. Notice that the camera you added now appears in the object tree in the left frame. Repeat this procedure to add additional cameras to DIGIOP® Control. In the left frame of the home window, open the Systems list, then open the click the icon in front of the video server.
If you chose to not Discover IP Cameras when you configured the Video Server, or if the camera you want to add was not “Discovered”, you can manually add IP cameras to DIGIOP® Control. The cameras you add must be compatible with DIGIOP ELEMENTS™.
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SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Edit the files in the menu as needed to identify the camera. Click Save to update the video server with the new IP camera. In the device tree, click the entry for the camera you added, then click the Edit button. NVR and hDVR Systems Setup Guide...
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SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Edit Button IP Camera Added In the camera menu below, note that additional fields appeared. Edit those fields as needed. www.digiop.com...
3.10 Edit camera settings Camera settings, such as the Name, Brand, resolution, frame rate, record mode, etc. are edited within DIGIOP® Control. Note that changing network settings here for an IP camera must also be performed within the camera setup.
Record Video On Digital Input, associating a camera with a digital input (data device sensing the input) can trigger DIGIOP® Control to record the camera channel. The digital inputs to the sensor board must be activated at least once before they appear in the DIGIOP®...
Drag the camera you want to record from the object tree to the Associated Resources box in the Data Driver menu of the Digital Input. Click Save. Other data drivers, such as Phidgets server inputs, can be configured in DIGIOP® Control to trigger video recording and other NOTE actions. Refer to the DIGIOP Control V8.7 User Manual for more information.
Notifications. Click Save. 3.13 DIGIOP DATA SERVER - Edit Settings To open DIGIOP DATA SERVER the settings window, click the Data Sever icon in the object tree to highlight it, then click the Edit button in the application header. www.digiop.com...
SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP In the DIGIOP DATA SERVER menu, you can rename the server, select a different Time Zone, and setup a User-defined Address. The User-defined Address is useful for unique network situations only. Normally additional configurations, or a change in the network configuration, is not needed.
DIGIOP® Connect is provided on the Application disk included with your NVR or hDVR system software. During the installation process, the DIGIOP® Connect installer will load Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, if not previously installed. Insert the Application disk into a DVD drive on your computer and allow it to open automatically. If the disk does not open automatically, open the disk in Windows Explorer, then execute the file runApplicationCD.exe.
Check box for Kiosk mode After you the software is installed, the DIGIOP® Connect icon (see below) will appear on the desktop and an entry will be added to the Windows Start Menu. 3.14.2 Login to DIGIOP ELEMENTS™ through DIGIOP® Connect Start DIGIOP®...
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DIGIOP ELEMENTS™ server you want to connect to. In the Login window above, the system is hosted “(local)”ly. Enter a username and password assigned to you by the system administrator. Several login Site options are available, depending on the configuration of the system you are connecting to. Refer to the DIGIOP® NOTE Connect User Manual for more information.
3.14.3 Logout of DIGIOP® Connect DIGIOP® Connect includes three ways to logout: Logout and return to the DIGIOP® Connect login screen (default or Kiosk mode installation): Click the DIGIOP® logo in the upper • left corner of the DIGIOP® Connect application window, then select Logout.
Adheres to permissions for users and roles set in DIGIOP® Control associated with live video • To get the DIGIOP® GoMobile app for your iPhone or iPad, go to the Apple ‘AppStore’ and search for ‘DIGIOP’. GoMobile requires IOS- 5.x platform and DIGIOP server - 8.0.1.283 or newer.
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“APPENDIX F TCP/IP Port Settings and the Firewall” on page 78. Follow the example above for accessing the DIGIOP® demo system, using the credentials you normally use to connect to your system from the Internet with DIGIOP® Connect.
13 fps, which will appear less smooth and fluid, particularly when compared to a TV broadcast at 29.97 fps. If there are irregular gaps in the video, or a momentary loss of video, there could be problems in the system. Call DIGIOP® Support at 1.877.972.2522 for assistance.
APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX B Server Hardware Troubleshooting If you have problems with your system, check the following information. For additional questions, please contact DIGIOP® Support 1.877.972.2522 B.1 Dell Optiplex® XE hardware common error indications POWER BUTTON LIGHT CODES The diagnostic lights give much more information about the system state, but legacy power light states are also supported in your computer.
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To help troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the bank panel. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before turning off. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of the lights help to identify the problem. www.digiop.com...
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APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE After the computer completes POST, all four lights turn off before booting to the operating system. Light Pattern Problem Description Troubleshooting Steps The computer is in a normal off condi- tion or a possible pre-BIOS failure has Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet occurred.
3-1-2 Master DMA register failure 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure www.digiop.com...
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APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING Code Cause 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 3-4-3 Search for video ROM failure 4–2–1 No time tick 4–2–2 Shutdown failure 4–2–3 Gate A20 failure 4–2–4 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode 4–3–1 Memory failure above address 0FFFFh 4–3–3 Timer-chip counter 2 failure 4–3–4...
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Remove all peripheral cards from the PCI and PCI-E slots and re- or system board failure start the computer. If the computer boots, add the peripheral cards has occurred. back one by one until you find the bad one. www.digiop.com...
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APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnostic LEDs Power Button LED Problem Description Troubleshooting Steps Disconnect all internal and external peripherals, and re-start the A possible system board computer. If the computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one failure has occurred. by one until you find the bad one.
For any other operating system, run the appropriate corresponding utility. One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Re-install the memory Decreasing available memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. www.digiop.com...
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APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message Description A cable may be loose or the computer configuration information may not match the Diskette drive 0 seek failure hardware configuration. The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose. If the drive access light turns on, Diskette read failure try a different disk.
If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem. www.digiop.com...
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APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to: Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode •...
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300 ms. After each beep and each set of beeps, the BIOS should detect if the user presses the power button. If so, BIOS will jump out from looping and execute the normal shutdown process and power system. www.digiop.com...
APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING Code Cause 1-3-2 Memory failure ERROR MESSAGE Error Message Description Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times [nnnn].
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The operating system cannot locate a sector on the floppy or hard drive. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the floppy disk or hard Seek error drive. Shutdown failure A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning. www.digiop.com...
APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message Description Time-of-day clock stopped The battery might be dead. Time-of-day not set-please run the System Setup program The time or date stored in System Setup does not match the computer clock. Timer chip counter 2 failed A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning.
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Reconnect and power on each USB device one at a time. If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the USB cable, and power up the device. If the problem persists, replace the device. www.digiop.com...
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APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING If all troubleshooting fails, contact your dealer for technical support. TROUBLESHOOTING A SERIAL I/O DEVICE Turn off the system and any peripheral devices connected to the serial port. Swap the serial interface cable with another working cable, and turn on the system and the serial device. If the problem is resolved, replace the interface cable.
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Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See “Running the System Diagnostics” in the user manual for your system hardware. If the tests fail, contact your dealer for technical support. If all troubleshooting fails, contact your dealer for technical support. www.digiop.com...
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APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING A DAMAGED SYSTEM CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered by your warranty.
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Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. Locate the faulty fan indicated by the diagnostic software. Turn off the system and all attached peripherals. Open the system. www.digiop.com...
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APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING Reseat the fan’s power cable. Restart the system. If the fan functions properly, close the system. If the fan does not function, turn off the system and install a new fan. Restart the system. If the problem is resolved, close the system. If the replacement fan does not operate, contact your dealer for technical support.
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Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the USB key port is enabled. See “Integrated Devices Screen” on page 31. Turn off the system and attached peripherals. Open the system. www.digiop.com...
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APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING Locate the USB key and reseat it. Close the system. See “Closing the System” on page 51. Turn on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is functioning. If the problem is not resolved, repeat step 2 and step 3. Insert a different USB key that you know works properly.
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Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. NOTE: When troubleshooting an expansion card, see the documentation for your operating system and the expansion card. Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. www.digiop.com...
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APPENDIX B: SERVER HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. Open the system. Ensure that the expansion-card riser is firmly seated in its connector. Ensure that the expansion card is firmly seated in its connector. Close the system.
• coordination with the servicing dealer. Or, a replacement part may be sent. If all these items were checked and the problem still cannot be solved in the field, contact DIGIOP® Support at 1.877.572.2522. • C.3 Auto Reboot occurs when the Server is running Unit auto reboots from within the Server software: Check all camera signals.
Perform Western Digital® Data Lifeguard Tools with the option to write zeros to the drive (located on Recovery Media of • version 6.10.2 and above). If all these items were checked and the problem still cannot be solved in the field, contact DIGIOP® Support at 1.877.572.2522. • C.4 Auto Reboot occurs before the Server launches Unit reboots before loading Windows and/or the DIGIOP ELEMENTS™...
APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING DIGIOP® AND BLACK BRAND IP CAMERAS APPENDIX D Troubleshooting DIGIOP® and BLACK Brand (The Black Line) IP Cameras D.1 IP Camera reset NOTE The BLK-IPD101 camera does not have a hardware Reset button. To reset the camera while it is in use:...
APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING DIGIOP® AND BLACK BRAND IP CAMERAS IP address – reset to 192.168.0.100 — Subnet mask – reset to 255.255.0.0 — Gateway – reset to 192.168.0.1 — User ID – reset to root — Password – reset to pass —...
APPENDIX E: CONFIGURING DIGIOP® AND BLACK BRAND IP CAMERA ADDRES APPENDIX E Configuring the DIGIOP® and Black Brand (The Black Line) IP Camera Address E.1 Install IPAdmin Tool The IPAdmin Tool, included on the CD mini disk, is a utility that will discover cameras installed on your network and enable you to perform the initial network setup for each camera.
APPENDIX E: CONFIGURING DIGIOP® AND BLACK BRAND IP CAMERA ADDRESS E.3 Configuring the camera network settings In networks with a DHCP server, the IP camera will acquire dynamic (changeable) network settings when it is initially powered on. These dynamic settings can easily be converted to static settings, or changed to other static settings that are also compatible NOTE with your network.
APPENDIX E: CONFIGURING DIGIOP® AND BLACK BRAND IP CAMERA ADDRESS In the IP Setup window, click the Static option bullet to select this option. Static Option If you have other compatible, network settings you want to apply to the device, enter them in the appropriate locations. Click Setup to save settings.
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APPENDIX E: CONFIGURING DIGIOP® AND BLACK BRAND IP CAMERA ADDRESS IE prompt to install ActiveX control To load these ActiveX controls, you may need to adjust the security settings of your browser to accept add-ins from NOTE unknown publishers. Typical initial camera view If, after logging into your camera, you cannot see live video and the message: “Can not Create XMLDOMDocument Install MSXML4.0”...
TCP/IP Port Settings and the Firewall If there is a firewall between the DVR and the PCs on remote sites running the DIGIOP® Connect software, you must open ports to allow communications. The tables below contain TCP/IP port settings and router port forwarding settings: Table 1.
APPENDIX G Power over Ethernet Some DIGIOP® cameras and encoders support Power over Ethernet (PoE) in conformance with the IEEE 802.3af standard. IEEE 802.3af allows for two power options for Category 5 (Cat5) cables. The PoE module signature and control circuit provides the PoE compatibility signature and power classification required by the •...
APPENDIX H: DEVICE LOG APPENDIX H Device Log The following table is provided as an aid to setting up and logging the IP devices on your network. IP Device Summary www.digiop.com...
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APPENDIX H: DEVICE LOG Analog Camera Device Summary hDVR Camera Model Audio (Y/N) Location / username, password Channel NVR and hDVR Systems Setup Guide...
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