Digital watchdog Spot dw-hdspotmod16 User manual

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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide

DW-HDSPOTMOD DW-HDSPOTMOD16

Default Login Information

Username: admin Password: no password

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Quick Star t Guide 1 Set 12V DC power cable 1 Set

USB mouse 1 Set

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Attention: This document is intended to ser ve as a quick reference for initial set-up. It is recommended that

the user read the entire instruction manual for complete and proper installation and usage.

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The Digital Watchdog Spot™monitoring module requires only 2 steps to complete the installation—local

conguration off-site, and power and monitor connection at the site.

STEP 1 – SETTING UP THE SPOT MONITORING MODULE OFF SITE

1. Connect the module to an appropriate power supply.

2. Connect the module to a local monitor off site for conguration.

3. Make sure the module is connected to the same network as your IP cameras, Universal HD over

Coax®VMAX®A1™DVRs or VMAX IP Plus

™NVR.

DW-HDSPOTMOD DW-HDSPOTMOD16

FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

USB

DC 12V

LANVGA OUTHD OUT

BACK PANEL

PWR REC

USB

DC 12V

USB

LAN

VGA OUT HD OUT

NETPWR REC NET

POWER

SUPPLY

POWER

SUPPLY

NETWORK PORT

USB MOUSE

NETWORK PORT

USB MOUSE

VGA VGAHD HD

SAFETY TIPS

1. During the boot up process, the module should not be interrupted by pressing any buttons on the

mouse. Do not unplug the power adapter or turn the module off during the boot up process.

2. A UPS (uninterrupted power supply) is highly recommended to prevent damage to the module during

a power outage.

STEP 2 – POWERING UP THE SPOT MONITORING MODULE

1. When the module boots up, it will be in protective mode. This means you will not be able to access

the module’s setup menu until you enter the proper username and password.

2. To unlock the module, right-click anywhere on the screen. The login screen will appear. (Default

username / password: admin / no password)

3. When the module boots up for the rst time, you will be guided through the startup wizard.

4. You can also access the Spot monitor for basic setup via its web browser.

ONVIF

IP Cameras

VMAX®A1™DVRs

and VMAX®IP Plus™NVRs

Network DW Spot

VGA Output

HDMI Output

VGA

NOTE: The Digital Watchdog spot monitoring module supports up to 16 supported devices

registered, with single, quad and 16-channel view.

Available from A1 Security Cameras

www.a1securitycameras.com email: [email protected]

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Quick Start Guide

b. Camera search – To search for any ONVIF conformant IP camera:

STEP 3 – STARTUP WIZARD STEP 5 – SYSTEM OPERATIONS

• Press the ‘SEARCH (CAM)’ button. The system will scan the network automatically. You can

also press the SEARCH button to scan the network again. Menu bar

1. Follow the startup wizard’s instructions to setup the • Select the camera you wish to register from the search results and press the ‘GET INFO’ You can view the Spot monitoring module’s menu bar by moving the cursor of a USB mouse over the

module’s basic settings, including language, network and button to obtain the device’s streaming prole. DETAIL INFO allows you to get more bottom of the module’s screen. The following options will appear:

device search and registration. At any time you can skip information on the device’s individual streams and setup each of the camera’s streams

steps, go back, or exit the wizard and setup the module • Open the system menu.

re motely.

manually. • View a selected channel in full screen mode.

• You can select multiple cameras by checking the ‘CAMERA MULTI SELECT’ button. Cameras

2. Language – Select the appropriate language from the selected will be highlighted in orange. • Switch to view mode.

drop-down menu options. Press ‘Apply’ to save and next to • If necessary, select the which stream from the camera to view (depend on camera’s • Start/stop sequence.

move to the next step. capabilities). • Select a specic channel from the 16 registered channels.

3. Set the module’s network settings to match your network’s • If needed, enter the user ID and password for the device you are registering. • Power down the spot monitoring module.

requirements. It is recommended to set the network type • Click ‘APPLY’ to register your device. Cameras will be registered in the order in which they

to DHCP and let the module auto-detect the network’s • Pin the menu bar to keep it in view.

appear. Cameras that are already registered will be shown in gray.

settings, then change the type to static. Please contact Pop-Up menu

your network administrator for additional information.

Press ‘Apply’ to save and next to move to the next step. When right-clicking on the module’s display, the following options will appear:

• DISPLAY MODE: select the display option.

• CHANGE NEXT CH: show the next channel.

• SEQUENCE: start/stop sequence view.

• FREEZE: freeze the current view.

• SYSTEM STATUS: show the system status in real time.

• MENU: open the setup menu screen.

Display icons

For DVRs and NVRs, the spot monitoring module can show each channel’s current status based on

the settings in the DVR or NVR. When supported, some of the following icons may appear on the

Search and register all supported devices with the module. You can search for ONVIF conformant IP

cameras or VMAX IP Plus

™NVR.

The module’s registration screen allows you to detect all the cameras in your network and

automatically add them to the NVR. Select one of the following options:

a. DVR/NVR search – To search for VMAX IP Plus

™NVR: STEP 4 – CONNECT THE MONITOR ON SITE

NOTE: Universal HD over Coax®VMAX®A1™DVRs must be added MANUALLY using RTSP

protocol.

channel’s display.

• Press the ‘SEARCH (DVR/NVR)’ button. The system will scan the network automatically. You

can also press the SEARCH button to scan the network again. Once all the setup for the module is completed off site:

• Select the DVR/NVR you wish to register from the search results and press the ‘GET

INFO’ button to obtain the device’s streaming prole. DETAIL INFO allows you to get more

information on the device’s individual streams.

1. Install the module in its permanent location.

2. Connect the module to a proper power supply.

Icon on Each Channel Screen Icon on Main Screen

Continuous Recording No HDD or HDD Failure

Motion Recording Emergency Recording

Sensor Recording PTZ Mode

Continuous & Motion Recording Warning for Overheated Temp

Continuous & Sensor Recording Sequence Mode

Motion & Sensor Recording Digital Zoom Mode

Sensor Activated

Motion Activated

Audio Channel

PTZ Camera

• If necessary, enter the user ID and password for the device you are registering. 3. Connect the module to a true HD or VGA monitor. NOTE: Screen shots are for reference only. Actual GUI may differ.