Honeywell Optiflex Interactive User manual

Optiflex Interactive
Video System
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Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
On-site Video Surveillance . . . . . . .6
Touchscreen Interface Viewing . . .10
Secure Remote Look-in . . . . . . . .16
Optiflex Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Video Capture and Archiving . . . .22
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Honeywell's Optiflex Interactive Video System
provides secure, cost-effective video solutions for residential
and commercial applications. Installation is worry free and does
not compromise network security or require manipulation of
firewalls. The state-of-the-art video controller lets you view
cameras via a video monitor, integrated television or secure
remote viewing from a computer anywhere over the Internet.
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Before You Start
Optiflex is so versatile that you can connect remotely to
your system from anywhere in the world. All you need is
Internet access!
Ready to begin? The first thing you’ll need to do is contact your Monitoring Center
and request that you be setup for Honeywell Remote services. If your central,
station does not support the remote services, call us for assistance.
Note: To set up the account the central station will require the unique device ID
located on the unit.
The Hardware Setup
1. Internet Connection
2. Cat5e Cable
3. Power
Once you have established your Honeywell Remote Services Account,
place the unit in the desired location, plug in the Internet Connection and
your 12DCV transformer.
Connect your Optiflex cameras or any camera you wish with the optional
opticoax accessories.
Optiflex will then establish its Internet connection and be ready for use.
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This application guide is designed as a reference to explain
some of the many uses of this versatile video solution.
• On-Site Video Surveillance
• Integrated VISTA/Optiflex local viewing from Touchscreen Interface
• Secure Remote Look-in
• Optiflex Mobile
• Video Capture and Archiving
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Thanks to Optiflex Direct, you can conveniently view video around
your home or business on any computer without having to rely on
the Internet. The PC-based application allows for local connection
to an Optiflex Video device for viewing.
Optiflex supports local viewing applications with a variety of
solutions. An NTSC/PAL output may be used to connect to a
monitor or television. In addition, Optiflex Direct software may
be downloaded free of charge to support local PC viewing.
On-Site Video Surveillance
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On-Site Viewing Setup
Before installing the Optiflex Direct software, it is strongly
recommended that you ensure that the latest operating
system service packs, patches and critical updates
be installed.
Go to the Optiflex Website:
http://symphony.alarmnet.com/Video/OptiflexDirect.aspx
To download the latest version of the Optiflex Direct setup file, click the link
located to the right. After clicking that link, you will be prompted to either open
the file or save the file. If you select "Open,” the setup file will execute immediately
after the file is downloaded. If you select "Save,” take note of the location the file
is placed, so that you may then execute that file manually.
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Once the setup program is running, follow the on-screen
instructions to proceed with the installation procedure.
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