Digimerge D300 SERIES User manual

* This set-up guide assumes you are connecting cameras (not included with this system) to the Digimerge DVR. Consult
your DVR’s owners manual for alternative DVR connection's and/or information to install a hard drive.
Your system is now ready to use. Refer to your DVR’s owner’s manual to learn how to record, playback, use the search features
and all other features available with this system. Refer to Step 4 for Setting Up Remote Security Monitoring.
BACK OF THE DVR
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SETTING UP YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR)
Connect the cameras
(not supplied) to the CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4 Video Inputs
(BNC Inputs)
The number of cameras displayed on submenus
will change based on the model of DVR: 4, 8, or 16
channel versions.
NOTE: YOU WILL REQUIRE PASSWORD TO ACCESS CERTAIN
MENU. THE DEFAULT PASSWORD IS 00000000
Ensure to turn ON the
power switch (located at
the front of your DVR)
Connect one end of the Power
Cord to the DVR; the other
end to an electrical outlet
SETTING UP YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR)
BASIC SETUP – SETTINGS FOR GENERAL PARAMETERS
CHECK YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR DETAILED INFORMATION.
Press Menu button & select SYSTEM SET to do the BASIC SETUP of your DVR
CAMERA AND RECORDING SETUP – SETTINGS FOR GENERAL PARAMETERS.
PRESS MENU BUTTON & SELECT RECORDING SET FOR CAMERA & RECORDING SETUP.
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SETTING UP YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR)
Language – Displays the current
default language on the DVR
(English by default).
Date Format – Configures
Date Display on the DVR
Initialization – Resets all settings
to Factory Default
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DATE/TIME – Sets the Date
and Time for the unit.
SAVE & EXIT – Saves any
changes made, and exits to
the Main Menu.
INFORMATION – Displays System
Information
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR
SETTINGS PRIOR TO EXITING THE MENU
S T E P 2
Note: After setting the Normal,
Alarm, Motion, Schedule Recording,
RECORDING ON/OFF MUST BE set
to ON individually to activate the
functions.
1Normal Recording – Controls the
settings for Manual Recording 2Alarm Recording - Sets Alarm
settings for your DVR 3Motion Recording – Configures for
Motion Sensor events 4Schedule Recording - Configures for Scheduled events 5Recording ON/OFF - Controls the Recording for Event Types
1. CH1-CH4: Lists all available cameras for configuration. Press the and
buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to select the CH#. Use the
and and SEL buttons to change the FPS and Quality settings:
• FPS: A set number of Frames Per Second (total) is divided between all
available cameras based on Resolution settings.
• QUALITY: Set the quality level for the recording - High, Mid or Low.
2. POST ALARM: Set the duration that the alarm will continue once detected: 5,
30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210 or 240 seconds.
3. SETUP ALARM: Configuration sub-menus for Alarm and Sensors. Press the
and buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to access the Alarm
Submenu. Use the and  buttons to choose the cameras to be
associated to each alarm:
4. SETUP SENSOR: Configuration for any Sensors attached to the Alarm block.
Press the and buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to access
the Sensor Submenu. Use the and buttons to set the Sensor type: NO
(Normally Open), NC (Normally Closed) or None.
5. SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu. Press
the and buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to accept the
changes.
1. CH1 - CH4: Lists all available cameras for configuration. Press the and buttons
to highlight, and press the  buttons to select the FPS or Quality for each CH. Use
the and buttons to change the settings, and press SEL to accept the changes:
• FPS: A set number of Frames Per Second (total) is divided between all available
cameras based on Resolution settings.
• QUALITY: Set the quality level for the recording - High, Mid, Low
2. POST MOTION DURATION: Set the duration that the alarm will continue once
detected: 5, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210 or 240 seconds.
3. SETUP MOTION: Configuration for each Motion Sensor enabled Camera Press the 
and buttons to highlight the Setup Motion option, and press the SEL button to
access the SETUP MOTION submenu. Press the and buttons to highlight a
specific camera, and press the SEL button to select.
• AREA: Press the SEL button on the AREA option to specify segments of the Camera
view to have Motion Detection. Use the and buttons to navigate around the
Motion Setup screen, and press the SEL button to turn a segment ON. Press the
MENU button once complete. Dark Blue indicates that a section has been selected for
motion detection, and blank areas indicate that motion will not be detected in those
areas.
• SENSE: Sets the Sensitivity of the Motion Detection: Use the and and SEL
buttons to change the setting to High, Mid, Low.
4. SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu. Press and
buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to accept the changes.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Information in this document is subject to
change without notice. As our products are
subject to continuous improvement, Digimerge
Technologies Inc. reserves the right to modify
product design, specifications and prices, without
notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE
© 2006 Digimerge. All rights reserved.
1 - D300 SERIES DIGITAL
VIDEO RECORDER
1 - POWER CORD
1 - OPERATOR'S MANUAL
1 - INSTALLER'S MANUAL
1 - QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
1 - REMOTE CONTROL
1 - NEED HELP INSERT
NOT INCLUDED -
CAMERAS / BROADBAND ROUTER
S T E P 1
S T E P 3
CHECK YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR DETAILED INFORMATION.
BACK OF THE DVR FRONT OF THE DVR
Language English
Initialization
Date Format MM-DD-YYYY
Date/Time MM-DD-YYYY
Information
Save & Exit
BASIC Language English
Initialization
Date Format MM-DD-YYYY
Date/Time MM-DD-YYYY
Information
Save & Exit
BASIC Language English
Initialization
Date Format MM-DD-YYYY
Date/Time MM-DD-YYYY
Information
Save & Exit
BASIC
Language English
Initialization
Date Format MM-DD-YYYY
Date/Time MM-DD-YYYY
Information
Save & Exit
BASIC
Language English
Initialization
Date Format MM-DD-YYYY
Date/Time MM-DD-YYYY
Information
Save & Exit
BASIC Language English
Initialization
Date Format MM-DD-YYYY
Date/Time MM-DD-YYYY
Information
Save & Exit
BASIC
HDD Capacity: ## GB / ## GB
FPGA Version: ############
Application: ############
RAMDisk Version: ############
Kernel Version: ############
IP Address: ###.###.###.###
MAC Address: ##:##:##:##:##:##
CH/ FPS /QUALITY
CH1 8 MID
CH2 8 MID
CH3 8 MID
CH4 6 MID
Save & Exit
1. CH1 - CH4: Lists all available cameras for configuration.
Press the and buttons to highlight, and press the
 buttons to select the FPS or Quality for each CH. Use
the and buttons to change the settings, and press
SEL to accept the changes:
• FPS: A set number of Frames Per Second (total) is divided
between all available cameras based on Resolution settings.
• QUALITY: Set the quality level for the recording - High, Mid
or Low
2. SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the
Main Menu. Press the and buttons to highlight, and
press the SEL button to accept the changes.
CH/ FPS /QUALITY
CH1 8 HIGH
CH2 8 MID
CH3 8 LOW
CH4 7 HIGH
Post Alarm Duration: 150 sec.
Setup Alarm
Save & Exit
Alarm Recording
Sensor 1: None
Sensor 2 : None
Sensor 3 : NC
Sensor 4 : NO
Alarm Out: Off
Save & Exit
Alarm 1 : 1 2
Alarm 2 : 3 4
Alarm 3 : 5 6
Alarm 4 : 7 8
Setup Sesnor
Save & Exit
Sensor 1: None
Sensor 2 : None
Sensor 3 : NC
Sensor 4 : NO
Alarm Out: Off
Save & Exit
Normal Recording
CH/ AREA/ SENSE
CH1 AREA HIGH
CH2 AREA MID
CH3 AREA LOW
CH4 AREA HIGH
Save & Exit
Motion Recording CH/ FPS /QUALITY
CH1 8 HIGH
CH2 8 MID
CH3 8 LOW
CH4 7 LOW
Post Motion Duration: 150 sec.
Setup Motion
Save & Exit
CH/ FPS /QUALITY
CH1 8 HIGH
CH2 8 MID
CH3 8 LOW
CH4 7 HIGH
Setup Schedule
Save & Exit
Schedule Recording
1. CH1 - CH4: Lists all available cameras for configuration. Press the and buttons
to highlight, and press the  buttons to select the FPS or Quality for each CH. Use
the the and buttons to change the settings, and press SEL to accept the changes:
• FPS: A set number of Frames Per Second (total) is divided between all available
cameras based on Resolution settings.
• QUALITY: Set the quality level for the recording - High, Mid, Low
2. SETUP SCHEDULE: Settings for scheduled recording times. Press the and 
buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to access the Schedule Setup Sub
menu
• Use the and buttons to choose a day (SUN-SAT) and SEL to set the schedule.
• Use the and  buttons to set the recording Start Time and End Time
• Select SAVE & EXIT to return to the Menu
3. SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu. Press the  
buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to accept the changes.
FROM TO
SUN 00:00 00:00
MON 00:00 00:00
TUE 00:00 00:00
WED 00:00 00:00
THU 00:00 00:00
FRI 00:00 00:00
SAT 00:00 00:00
Save & Exit
Alarm Rec: OFF
Motion Rec: OFF
Schedule Rec: OFF
Save & Exit
Recording ON/OFF
ALARM RECORDING: Turns Alarm Recording ON/OFF. Press the and
buttons to highlight, and press the  buttons to switch between
ON and OFF.
MOTION RECORDING: Turns Motion Recording ON/OFF. Press the
and buttons to highlight, and press the  buttons to switch
between ON and OFF.
SCHEDULE RECORDING: Turns Schedule Recording ON/OFF. Press
the and buttons to highlight, and press the buttons to switch
between ON and OFF.
SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu.
Press the and buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to
accept the changes.

PORT FORWARDING YOUR ROUTER AND THE CREATION OF A DDNS ACCOUNT WITH DIGIMERGE IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOU TO HAVE REMOTE INTERNET ACCESS.
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Connect one end of ethernet cable (not
supplied) to the DVR, the other end to the
broadband router (not included). Power
router and DVR ON if not already ON
Record the MAC and IP Addresses
- This can be obtained by pressing the Info
button from the remote control
Open your Web Browser. Enter
http://ddns.digimerge.net
Select the Create Account Option Complete Account Information
Port Forward your Router. You will need
to Forward ports 2000 and 80 (default).
All routers are different. To Port Forward
your Router: Refer to your Router’s
manual for specific instructions on Port
Forwarding.
Accessing the DVR Locally / Remotely with a PC
Press the Connect Button to
view the Camera images
SETTING UP REMOTE SECURITY MONITORING S T E P 4
NOTE: Go to MENU from under NETWORK SET
and select IP SET and set the DHCP to YES.
Save and Exit and allow few seconds for the
unit to obtain an IP Address from the Router.
Please note down the IP and MAC Address(s)
for further use on the DVR.
The Benchmark for Value in CCTV
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
D300 SERIES
English Version 3.0
© Copyright 2006 Digimerge Technologies Inc.
Pentaplex Network DVR
with MPEG4 & Browser
Application
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR
TROUBLESHOOTING HELP, REFER
TO YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR
ASSISTANCE. YOU CAN ALSO CALL OR
EMAIL FOR FURTHER SUPPORT.
TOLL FREE TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
1-866-344-4674 OR [phone]
EMAIL SUPPORT:
[email protected]
WEBSITE: WWW.DIGIMERGE.COM
IT’S ALL
ON THE WEB
WAN (WIDE AREA NETWORK)
LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
BACK OF A GENERIC DVR
BACK OF A ROUTER (NOT INCLUDED)
TO YOUR COMPUTER
HDD Capacity: ## GB / ## GB
FPGA Version: ############
Application: ############
RAMDisk Version: ############
Kernel Version: ############
IP Address: ###.###.###.###
MAC Address: ##:##:##:##:##:##
http://ddns.digimerge.net
NOTE: YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO
https://secure.digimerge.net/webapp
Create Account 12
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1. For Product License:
Select your Product Model
Number from the drop down
menu (D300 Series)
2. For Product Code enter
the MAC address (without
any space) recorded earlier
3. For URL Request choose a
URL Name (not to exceed 15
characters) (e.g. your name,
your company etc.)
Select the Create New Account
Link
An Automated Confirmation
email will be sent to you.
Record the information below
Domain name:
User name:
Password:
Once the DDNS Account has been configured (and the account details are received in
Email), then these settings can be added to the DVR unit. See the DDNS Set menu options
on Page 35 of your owner’s manual for further details.
DDNS Set
The options in the DDNS Set menu allow the DVR unit to be accessed remotely using the
Free DDNS Server and the internet. All information will need to be manually entered based
on information from the free DDNS Setup.Set the USE DYNAMIC IP option to YES if you
will be using the Free DNS Website service to connect to your DVR.
DDNS: YES
Domain Name: ########
User Name: ########
Password: ########
DDNS Status Check
Save & Exit
Once the DVR and Network have been successfully configured, a connection can be made with a
Local PC (a PC within the same network as the DVR), or remotely (a PC from outside the network via
the Internet) using Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Local: Use the internal network IP address. For Example:
• http://192.168.0.150
If you are using a different Web server port number, you will need to add this to the end of the address
(i.e. using port 2005):
• http://192.168.0.150:2005
NOTE: YOUR COMPUTER AND YOUR DVR MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE SAME ROUTER
Remote: Use either the external IP address or the DDNS name:
• http://216.15.59.221
• http://tomsmith.digimerge.net
If you are using a different Web server port number, you will need to add this to the end of the address
(i.e. using port 2005):
• http://216.15.59.221:2005
• http://tomsmith.digimerge.net:2005
Internet Explorer Settings - Active X Controls
To correctly load the Web Client Software, the security settings in Internet Explorer may need to be
adjusted. Please refer to Pages 22-23 of the Operator's Manual for detailed information.
Logging into Live Monitoring
Once the Web Client application has loaded through Internet Explorer, a
pop-up window will appear. Log in as:
• Username: admin
• Password: 00000000 (may be different if the default system password
on your DVR was changed)
The Web Client software will load once the Login has been completed
successfully. Failure to login correctly will close the Web Client win-