Dahua DSS4004 User manual

DSS4004 Platform Initialization User’s Manual
V1.0.2

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Table of Content
1OPEN PACKAGE INSPECTION..............................................................1
1.1 Steps of Inspection...............................................................................................................1
1.2 Front Panel..............................................................................................................................1
1.3 Rear Panel...............................................................................................................................1
2INITIALIZATION SETUP..........................................................................2
2.1 System IP Address................................................................................................................2
2.1.1 Local Setting...........................................................................................................................2
2.1.2 Web Setting.............................................................................................................................4
2.2 Other Basic Config................................................................................................................5
3WEB MANAGER......................................................................................6
4TECHNICAL SUPPORT...........................................................................7

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Welcome
Thank you for using our platform!
This initialization user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and
operation of your system.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings
carefully!
Please keep it for future reference!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by
improper handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation,
storage and installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the device before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the device.
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted
repair.
5．Environment
The device should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the specified environments.
6. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!
7. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailerASAP if something is broken in your package.

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1 Open Package Inspection
1.1 Steps of Inspection
When you receive the device from the forwarding agent, you shall inspect as follows:
Step 1. Please check whether there is any visible damage.
Step 2. The protective materials used for the package of the device can protect most
accidental clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the
accessories. Please check the items in accordance with the list.
Step 3. Finally you can remove the protective film of the device.
1.2 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 1- 1.
Figure 1- 1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
SN
Name
Function
1
Power button
Press it to turn off the device.
2
USB port
/
3
USB port
/
4
HDD4
HDD indicator. HDD4 is blue light by default. If it turns red, there must
be abnormality.
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HDD3
HDD indicator.
6
HDD2
HDD indicator.
7
HDD1
HDD indicator.
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Alarm Indicator
When device has alarm, alarm indicator turns on. If alarm indicator
turns red, it means the temperature has gone over 80℃, or the fan
does not work.
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Network
Indicator
When device connects to Internet, network indicator flashes blue. If
network indicator turns red, there must be abnormality in connection.
1.3 Rear Panel
The rear panel is shown as in Figure 1- 2.

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Figure 1- 2
Please refer to the following sheet for rear panel button information.
SN
Function
SN
Function
1
Power socket
7
Video VGAoutput
2
Audio output
8
HDMI1
3
Audio input
9
HDMI2; reserved, not open by default.
4
Network 1-2
10
USB port
5
Network 3-4
11
eSATA port
6
RS232 convertor
12
Alarm input, alarm output
2 Initialization Setup
Before you use the platform, please follow the steps listed below to set the initialization
information.
2.1 System IP Address
Before you use the platform, please set system IP address.
DSS4004 default IP address:
port 1:192.168.1.108
port 2:192.168.2.108
port 3:192.168.3.108
port 4:192.168.4.108
DSS4004 has local setting and WEB setting.
2.1.1 Local Setting
Steps for local setting operation are listed below:
Step 1. Connect VGA(or HDMI) monitor.
Enter login username and password, you will enter initial configuration interface.
Figure 2- 1
Step 2. Press 【↓】button, select 2 “Network Configuration”, and press Enter. See Figure 2- 2.

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Figure 2- 2
Step 3. Press 【↓】button, move cursor to 2 “Set Network Card Info”, and press Enter. See
Figure 2- 3.
Figure 2- 3
Step 4. Press 【↓】, you shall select port to configure.
Eth0 corresponds to port 1; eth1 corresponds to port 2 and so on. Select port, and
press Enter. See Figure 2- 4.

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Figure 2- 4
Step 5. Enter IP address. See Figure 2- 5.
Figure 2- 5
Step 6. Press 【Tab】button, move cursor to <OK>, and press Enter.
A pop-up window shows “Save network configuration?” select OK to save. The IP
configuration is now complete.
2.1.2 Web Setting
Step 1. Please input http://ip/config on the IE and then click Enter button. System pops up the
following dialogue box. See Figure 2- 6.

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Figure 2- 6
Step 2. Please input user name and password. System default user name is admin and
password is 123456.
Step 3. Select Maintenance, and can modify the IPAddress, then Apply.
Figure 2- 7
2.2 Other Basic Config
After you set platform IP address, please access the platform via a PC to config system basic
infomation.
Please refer to Ch 2.1.2.
Please follow the steps listed below.
Step 1. System maintenance.
i. Select Maintenance>Account tab, manage user account/password.
ii. Select Maintenance>Maintenance tab, switch master-slave mode, shutdown,
reboot and restore default.

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iii. Select Maintenance>Net Card tab, configure network mode, net card, IP address
and etc.
iv. Select Maintenance>Time Setup tab, set time zone, date, time and NTP server.
v. Select Maintenance>Port tab, set server port for WEB.
Step 2. Storage config.
There are local disk and network disk two storage methods.
i. Select Storage Config>Local Disk interface, you can refresh, format disk and
perform other operations.
ii. Select Storage Config>Network Disk interface, you can add, format, refresh disk
and perform other operations.
Step 3. Link config.
Select Link Config>Mail Link interface. See Figure 2- 8. When you configure alarm
scheme at Master-end, select main link and set main receiver. If alarm occurs, an
email will be sent to that email address.
Figure 2- 8
i. Configure parameter, click Application. SMTP server’s listening port is 25 by
default.
ii. Check Enable.
3 WEB Manager
You can refer to the following steps to login DSS manager.
Note: Details please see the document “DSS Client User's Manual” and “DSS Manager
User's Manual”
Step 1. In Internet Explorer, input IP address of DSS, press Enter. You will see Figure 3- 1.
Default username is system. Default password is 123456.

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Figure 3- 1
Note:
You can download DSS Client on this login page. If it is your first time login DSS Manager,
please add its IP address into the trusted site of your explorer. For security reason, please
change your login password after you first login. Password can contains number, letter,
underline and other symbols.
4 Technical Support
If you have any question, please contact technical support.
Note:
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interface.
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