Digital Watchdog Spot DW-HDSPOTMOD16 User manual

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Quick setup and
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide
STEP 1 – SETTING UP THE SPOT MONITORING MODULE
OFF-SITE
STEP 2 – POWERING UP THE SPOT MONITORING MODULE
SAFETY TIPS
1. Connect the module to an appropriate power supply.
2. Connect the module to a local monitor o-site for configuration.
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.
When the module boots up, it will be in protective mode and the password setup screen will
appear.
1. You will be asked to setup a new password. The password must be a minimum of 8
characters with at least 3 combinations of upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers,
and special characters.
2. When the module boots up for the first time, you will be guided through the startup wizard.
3. You can also access the monitor for basic setup via its web browser.
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 o during the boot-up
process.
2. A UPS (uninterrupted power supply) is highly recommended to prevent damage to the
module during a power outage.
The Digital Watchdog Spot™monitoring module requires only 2 steps to complete the
installation—local configuration o-site, and power and monitor connection at the site.
NOTE:The Spot monitoring module supports up to 16 supported devices registered,
with single, quad and 16-channel view.
Tel: [phone]
Technical Support Hours: 9:00AM – 8:00PM EST, Monday thru Friday
digital-watchdog.com
Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial set-up. It is recom-
mended that the user read the entire instruction manual for complete and proper installation and
usage.
DW-HDSPOTMOD DW-HDSPOTMOD16
ORIGINAL LAYOUT
VERTICAL LAYOUT
ONVIF
IP Cameras
VMAX AHD CORE™DVRs
and VMAX IP Plus™NVRs
Network
DW Spot
VGA Output
VGA
HDMI Output
HD
ONVIF
IP Cameras
VMAX®A1™DVRs (via RTSP)
and VMAX®NVRs
Network
DW Spot™
Monitor
VGA Output True HD Output
VGA HD
POWER
SUPPLY
NETWORK PORT
USB MOUSE
VGA HD
POWER
SUPPLY
NETWORK PORT
USB MOUSE
VGA HD
FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL
Default login information: admin | no password
When logging into the recorder for the first time,
you will be prompted to setup a new password.
NOTE: Download all your support materials and tools in one place.
1. Go to: http://www.digital-watchdog.com/resources
2. Search your product by entering the part number in the ‘Search by Product’ search bar.
Results will populate automatically based on the part number you enter.
3. Click ‘Search’. All supported materials, including manuals and quick start guide (QSGs)
will appear in the results.

STEP 4 – CONNECT THE MONITOR ON SITE
4. Search and register all supported devices with the module. You can search for ONVIF
conformant IP cameras or VMAX IP Plus™NVR.
5. 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:
• 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.
• Select the DVR/NVR you wish to register from the search results and press the
‘GET INFO’ button to obtain the device’s streaming profile. DETAIL INFO allows
you to get more information on the device’s streams.
• If necessary, enter the user ID and password for the device you are registering.
• You can also select which channels from the DVR/NVR you wish to register.
• Click ‘APPLY’ to register your device.
b. Camera search – To search for any ONVIF conformant IP camera:
• Press the ‘SEARCH (CAM)’ button. The system will scan the network
automatically. You can also press the SEARCH button to scan the network again.
• Select the camera you wish to register from the search results and press the ‘GET
INFO’ button to obtain the device’s streaming profile. DETAIL INFO allows you
to get more information on the device’s streams and setup each of the camera’s
streams remotely.
• You can select multiple cameras by checking the ‘CAMERA MULTI SELECT’
button. Cameras selected will be highlighted in orange.
• If necessary, select the which stream from the camera to view (depend on the
camera’s capabilities).
• If needed, enter the user ID and password for the device you are registering.
• Click ‘APPLY’ to register your device. Cameras will be registered in the order in
which they appear. Cameras that are already registered will be shown in gray.
Once all the setup for the module is completed o-site:
1. Install the module in its permanent location.
2. Connect the module to a proper power supply.
3. Connect the module to a true HD or VGA monitor.
4. Power up the module, and make sure the display setup is correct.
Quick Start Guide
Rev Date: 04/20
Copyright © Digital Watchdog. All rights reserved.
Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice.
STEP 5 – SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Menu bar
You can view the Spot monitoring module’s menu bar by moving the cursor of a USB mouse
over the bottom of the module’s screen. The following options will appear:
• Open the system menu.
• View a selected channel in full-screen mode.
• Switch to view mode.
• Start/stop sequence.
• Select a specific channel from the 16 registered channels.
• Power down the spot monitoring module.
• Pin the menu bar to keep it in view.
Pop-Up menu
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 channel’s display.
STEP 3 – STARTUP WIZARD
1. Follow the startup wizard’s instructions to setup
the module’s basic settings, including language,
network and device search and registration. At any
time you can skip steps, go back, or exit the wizard
and setup the module manually.
2. Language – Select the appropriate language from
the drop-down menu options. Press ‘Apply’ to save
and next to move to the next step.
3. Set the module’s network settings to match your
network’s requirements. It is recommended to set
the network type to DHCP and let the module auto-
detect the network’s settings, then change the type
to static. Please contact your network administrator for additional information.
Press ‘Apply’ to save and next to move to the next step.
NOTE:Universal HD over Coax®VMAX®A1™DVRs must be added MANUALLY using
RTSP protocol.
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 
NOTE:Screen shots are for reference only. Actual GUI may dier.