Digital Watchdog BlackJack CUBE User manual

Quick Start Guide
State of the art hyper-optimized video management platform designed for ease, speed and efciency.
Blackjack®Cube — Up to 16 (Cube-LX) and 64 (Cube) 2.1MP Cameras (1080p True HD Resolution)
Blackjack Cube-LX
DW-BJCUBE6T-LX DW-BJCUBE9T-LX DW-BJCUBE12T-LX DW-BJCUBE18T-LXDW-BJCUBE2T-LX DW-BJCUBE4T-LX
Blackjack Cube
DW-BJCUBE6T DW-BJCUBE9T DW-BJCUBE12T DW-BJCUBE18TDW-BJCUBE3T DW-BJCUBE4T
Blackjack Cube-LX
Blackjack Cube
Default Login Information for DW Spectrum®IPVMS
Username: admin Password: admin1234
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Quick Start
Cube Server 1 Set Recovery USB 1 Set 1 Set Power Cable 1 Set
Guide
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Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial set-up.
See the DW Spectrum full manual for more information on features and functionality.
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BLACKJACK CUBE HARDWARE
F1 HDD LED
F2 Power Button / Power LED
F3 F1 F2 B5 B9 B12 F3 5.25" Bay
Front
B10
B7B6
B11
B4 B8
Back F4 USB 2.0 Port
F5 Microphone Jack
F6 Headphone Jack
F7 USB 2.0 Port
B1 AC Power Socket
B2 Kensington Lock
B3 DVI-I Output
B1
B2 B4 HDMI HD Output
B5 USB 3.0 Ports
B6 Microphone Jack
B3 B7 Line-Out Jack
B8 Line-In Jack
B9 WAN & USB 2.0 Ports
(Onboard LAN –
recommended for internet
connection use)
F4 F7
F5 F6 B10 Clear CMOS Button
B11 USB 2.0 Ports
B12 LAN (Second Card –
recommended for camera
connection use)
Default Login Information for Pre-Installed DW Spectrum®IPVMS
Username: admin Password: admin1234
WARNING For an optimal system conguration, it is recommended that a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) be used to power the setup.
Dual monitors are not recommended due to CPU performance. To connect two monitors to the Cube, go to the display setup to activate
the second monitor.
SPECIFICATIONS CUBE
MODEL Blackjack CUBE-LX Blackjack CUBE
Maximum IP Cameras 16 64
Included IP Licenses 4 4
Form Factor Desktop
Operating System Windows®7 64 Bit --- DW-BJCUBEXT
Linux®Ubuntu® DW-BJCUBEXT-LX ---
CPU Intel® i3®Processor Intel® i5®Processor
Memory 4GB 8GB
NIC 2x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) 2x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
Option: DW-RME8 - Upgrade Memory to 8GB*
System Max Video Storage Rate (Mbps) 80 Mbps 360 Mbps
Storage Maximum Hard Drives 3 x HDD
Maximum Storage 18TB
Video-Out
Outputs DVI-D or True HD Output
Video Card Onboard Intel HD Graphics
Resolution HD 1080p
Pre-Loaded VMS Software DW Spectrum® IPVMS
Unlimited Remote Clients Cross Platform - Windows®, Linux®and Mac®
Mobile Apps iOS®and Android®
Keyboard & Mouse Included
Power 300W **
Operating Temperature and Humidity 41°F~104°F / 20-90% RH
Dimension (WxDxH) (inches) 8.5" x 13" x 7.5"
Warranty 5 Year Limited
* Available at time of initial order only / ** UPS Recommended
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SETTING UP THE CUBE
STEP 1: When setting up the Blackjack Cube, make sure the following are in the box:
• Cube Server • Quick Start Guide
• Recovery USB • PowerCable
NOTE Monitor, keyboard & mouse are not included.
STEP 2: 1. Connect a monitor, USB mouse, and network cables (not included).
2. Connect the server to an appropriate power supply.
3. In the server’s login screen, enter username and password (admin / admin).
STEP 3: Desktop View
The server’s Network Setup Window and DW Spectrum®software will launch automatically when the server boots up.
To relaunch, double click on each of the desktop icons.
LINUX-BASED SOFTWARE MANUAL LAUNCH
To launch the DW Spectrum®Software on the Linux-Based Cube:
OPTION 1: Double-click the DW Spectrum®desktop icon. OPTION 2: Go to the dashboard on the top left side.
Search ‘DW’. Click the DW icon.
OR
OPTION 1: Double-click the DW Spectrum®desktop icon. OPTION 2: Go to ‘Start’ on
the bottom left and select
DW Spectrum®from the
Start Menu.
WINDOWS-BASED SOFTWARE MANUAL LAUNCH
To launch the DW Spectrum®Software on the Windows-Based Cube:
OR
Windows 7
Linux OS
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SETTING UP DW SPECTRUM®MEDIA SERVER
Login : admin
Password : admin1234
STEP 1: Initial run from Blackjack®server
1. Open DW Spectrum®Client by double click on the DW Spectrum icon
2. Click on the precongured server.
3. Enter password and click connect.
*Default password : admin1234 (case sensitive)
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STEP 2: To rename the server
1. Right click on the server name listed on the Resources then click Server Settings.
2. Go to General tab, then type in the new server name in the Name eld and click OK.
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STEP 3: To check for update
1. Click on the menu then click System Administration.
2. Go to Updates tab. Click Update System if turned orange.
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*If you are on the latest version, it will say “You have the latest version installed” and the Update System button will be greyed out.
3. Click OK when update is completed.
STEP 4: Enter License
1. Go to System Administration then click License tab.
2. Enter License Key then click Activate License button. (Internet connection required)
*Click on Activate Trial License if you have not purchased the valid license.
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3. Click OK to when the License is activated.
STEP 5: Congure recording
1. Right click on the camera to setup recording, then click Camera Settings.
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2. Go to Recordings tab.
3. Click to turn on recording.
4. Congure Schedule Settings for Quality, FPS and Recording Type.
5. Click and drag mouse over the Recording Schedule to assign the recording setting.
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* Click on All to apply to the all schedules.
6. Red dot will appear next to the camera when the recording is started.
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