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DH230/DH250 Series
Digital Video Surveillance Recorders
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
- DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER WITH PRE-INSTALLED HDD*
- POWER CORD
- REMOTE CONTROL
- USER MANUAL
- QUICK START GUIDE
- SOFTWARE CD
- OCTOPUS CABLE CAMERA OUT (included only with
DH230 Series 16 Channel DVR)
- 9-PIN TO RCA AUDIO CABLE (included only with DH250
Series DVRs)
ATTENTION:
• This guide refers only to the DVR set-up.
• DVR Model, Number of Channels/ Port configuration/
included additional cables and HDD (hard disk drive)
capacity may vary by model. Check your package for
specific content information.
• USB Mouse, Monitor and Cameras are not included.
• Broadband Router and Computer are required for
local and remote monitoring (not included).
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Toll free tech support
available after completing
product registration. For
more information on this
product, firmware updates,
warranty and accessory
products, please visit:
www.digimerge.com
* For setup of Instant Mobile Viewing refer to your User Manual.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. As our
products are subject to continuous improvement, Digimerge Technology
Inc. reserve the right to modify product design, specifications and prices,
without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE © 2011 Digimerge.
All rights reserved.
Basic Setup
Connecting Cameras (not included)
Connect BNC cameras to the
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BNC ports (Video Input) on the
rear panel.
NOTE: Test the cameras prior to
selecting a permanent mounting
location by temporarily connecting
the Cameras and Cables to your
DVR.
Octopus cable CAMERA OUT
Connecting the USB Mouse
(not included)
Connect the USB mouse to
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the USB port on the rear
panel.
MOUSE TIPS
When using the mouse, the ENTER
and EXIT buttons appear in the topright corner of every menu window.
When you change system settings and
configurations, click to confirm
your changes.
Connecting a Monitor (not included)
Connect the VGA cable (not
3a
included) from your LCD
monitor to the VGA port on
the rear panel of the DVR.
OR
Connect a HDMI cable (not
3b
included) to the HDMI
port on the rear panel of
the DVR and to a HDMI
monitor.
OR
From one of the VIDEO
3c
OUTPUT ports connect a
BNC terminated cable (not
included) to a TV or a CCTV
monitor.
(16-channel only)
ENTER EXIT
Basic Setup
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
DH230 Series DVR
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Connect one end of the Ethernet
cable (not included) (for remote
monitoring) to an available LAN
port of your router (not
included) and the other end to
the DVR’s Network Port.
DH250 Series DVR
Connect to either LAN1 or
LAN2 port.
Powering ON the DVR
DH230 Series DVR
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Connect the power cable to the DC
12V port on the rear panel and the
power cord into an electrical outlet.
Touch the POWER button on the
front panel OR press the POWER
button on the remote control. At
startup, the system performs a
basic system check and runs an
initial loading sequence.
After a few moments, the
system loads a live display view.
DH250 Series DVR
Connect one end of the power cord
to the AC IN port on the rear panel
and the other end into an electrical
outlet.
To POWER ON:
1. Press the POWER button on the
front panel or remote control.
To POWER OFF:
1. Press the Stop button () to halt
system recording.
2. Enter your system password.
3. Press the POWER button on the
front panel or remote control.
4. Enter your system password to
shut down the system.
Managing Passwords
NOTE: The default system
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password is 000000
The default system password is
000000. However, you do not have
to enter a password upon initial
startup. You can configure the
system password through the Main
Menu>System>Account. For more
details, please refer to the user’s
manual.
NOTE: You will need to input your
system password (by default,
000000) to power off the system.
NOTE: You will need to input your
system password (by default,
000000) to power off the system.
Basic Setup
Setting the Date & Time
1. Stop recording on the system by pressing on the front
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panel, or press the button on the remote control and
enter your 6-digit system password (by default, 000000).
NOTE: If using the mouse, right-click and then click on the
Virtual Remote.
2. Press the MENU button to open the system menu. Select
SYSTEM and press the ENTER button. The System menu
opens.
3. Select the TIME tab.
4. Select DATE and enter the date (yyyy/mm/dd).
5. Select TIME and enter the time (hh/mm/ss).
NOTE: If using the mouse, use the Virtual Keyboard to enter the
date and time.
6. Click ENTER to save your changes.
7. Press the Cancel button on the front panel, or press the ESC
button on the virtual remote to exit to the Live viewing
window.
8. Press /on the front panel, or press the button on the
remote control to resume Continuous Recording.
NOTE: It is highly
recommended to set
the time on the system
prior to doing any
recording. All recording
must be stopped on the
system in order to set
the time.
Using the Remote Control
For details, refer to the User
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Manual.
NOTE: You can use the channel
buttons on the remote control to
enter numbers, letters, and other
characters.
Using a Mouse (not included)
1. Left-Button: While in a split-screen display mode,
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double-click an individual channel to view it in
full-screen; double-click again to return to the
split-screen display mode. While navigating menus,
click to select a menu option; double-click to open the
next menu.
2. Right-Button: Right-click anywhere on the screen to
open the Virtual Remote; double-click anywhere on the
screen to return to the previous menu.
3. Scroll-Wheel: Move the scroll wheel up or down to
increase/decrease the value of a selected menu option.
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Navigation & Controls
Using the Main Menu
Press the MENU button on the front panel or the remote control
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1. DISPLAY
2. CAMERA
3. RECORD
4. SCHEDULE
Front Panel Tips and Tricks
DH230 Series DVR
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If using the Touch panel, you will often use the following buttons when
controlling the system:
• : Menus: move cursor up; Playback: pause playback; Live
viewing: show/hide OSD; clear channel icons
• / : Menus: move cursor down; Playback: stop playback;
Live viewing: open Log menu
• / : Menus: move cursor left; Playback: increase reverse
playback speed; Live viewing: open the log in window.
• / : Menus: move cursor right; Playback: increase forward
playback speed; Live viewing: start/stop scheduled recording
• Press the MENU button to open the main menu AND and close windows/exit.
NOTE: This manual refers to the CANCEL/ESC button on the remote control for closing/exiting menu
windows. If using the front panel, press MENU/ESC to close/exit menu windows.
• Press the button to increase values for selected menu options
• Press the button to decrease values for selected menu options
• Press the button to enter/confirm.
DH250 Series DVR
Using the Shuttle Wheel: During playback, twist the shuttle
wheel clockwise to increase the playback speed. The further
you turn the shuttle wheel, the faster the system fast forwards.
Release the shuttle wheel to pause playback.The same applies
when twisting the shuttle wheel counter-clockwise, except the
video plays backwards (reverse playback).
Using the Jog Ring: The Jog Ring allows you to play video
frame-by-frame (advance frame) during playback. To use the
Jog Ring, pause the video, then turn the shuttle wheel forward
or backward to play video frame-by-frame.
Using the Virtual Remote
Right-click anywhere on the screen to open the
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Virtual Remote. The Virtual Remote gives you quick
acces to many of the system’s features using only a
USB mouse (included).
1. Quick Function Keys
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2. Navigation/Menu
3. Playback controls
4. Channel Buttons
Using the Virtual Keyboard
When configuring certain options, such as
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Camera Title, the Virtual Keyboard opens
to make mouse input easier.
Congratulations! You have completed STEP 1 & 2 successfully. Your DVR
is now ready to use. Refer to the User’s Manual to learn how to record,
playback and use all other features available with this DVR.
5. DISK
6. NETWORK
7. DEVICE
8. SYSTEM
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Setup Local Viewing on your PC
This step relates to remote viewing over the LAN (local area network)
by using a PC located on the same network as that of the DVR.
Retrieve the DVR Information
To record your IP & MAC Addresses, press the INFO button on the
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remote control (enter password if required) or
1. Open the MAIN MENU and select SYSTEM.
2. Under the INFO tab, you will find your system’s IP address.
Record the information in the section below:
IP ADDRESS: _______._______ ._______._______
MAC ADDRESS: _____:_____:_____:_____:_____:_____
PORT: _______
(Required for DDNS registration)
Install Software (LOCALLY):
Insert the software CD into your
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computer’s CD/DVD-R drive. At the
prompt, run or double-click
CMS-DH.exe setup file
CMS-DH Central Management Software (LOCALLY):
Follow the installation screen
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to complete CMS-DH Software
installation.
CMS-DH is a central management
software that allows you to view and
manage up to three hundred DH230/
DH250 series DVRs.
NOTE: You may receive installation warnings. This is normal. Accept the security
warnings to continue.
Click Yes to restart the computer when prompted.
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A shortcut icon appears on your desktop.
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Computer - not included
Setup Local Viewing on your PC
Run CMS-DH Software (LOCALLY):
NOTE: Make sure you have connected the DVR
to your network and have the DHCP turned ON.
1. Double-click the
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CMS-DH icon
on the desktop.
The CMS-DH main
screen opens.
Live Viewing using CMS-DH Software (LOCALLY):
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To add a DVR to CMS-DH:
1. Click Device.
2. Click Scan to locate connected DVRs on the network.
3. Click on the DVR you wish to add to CMS-DH, and then
click Apply>OK.
• The DVR appears on the left panel.
4. Click on the DVR you want to connect, and click the Offline
button.
5. Double-click the name of the DVR to connect to the system.
LOCAL LIVE SITE
NOTE: To add another DVR from the network, you must click the Online
button to disconnect the DVR. Then repeat steps 1-5 to add the new DVR.
NOTE: If you have changed the default password of the DVR, you must
select the DVR from the list, then manually re-enter the new password in
the Password field, and then click Apply and then OK.
Congratulations! You have completed Step 3 successfully. You can
now view, playback video on your Local Computer via LAN (local area
Double-click to connect to DVR
network).
Setup Internet Remote Security Monitoring
Port Forward your Router (manually):
Port forward your router first before proceeding with the set-up.
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You must forward Port: 80
All routers are different. To port forward your router, please
refer to your router’s user manual.
An example of a port forwarding screen is shown for illustration
purposes.
Port: 80
EXAMPLE
Web 80 80 12
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) Set-up:
Open your web browser (Internet Explorer by default) and enter
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http://ddns.digimerge.net in the address bar.
http://ddns.digimerge.net
Create Account:
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Click the “Create Account”
button.
Create Account
Complete New Account Information
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1. Complete the Account
Information fields with
your personal information.
Complete the Warranty
Information with your
purchase details.
2. Complete the System
Information fields.
3. Product License (Code):
Select your product model
from the Product License drop down menu. (e.g. DH200 Series)
4. MAC Address: The physical address of your system on your
network.
5. URL Request: Enter a unique URL name (e.g. tomsmith).
NOTE: URL name should not be more than 15 characters.
6. Click Create New Account to create a new account and save your
settings.
7. Your Account information will be sent to you at the email
address you provided earlier.
Setup Internet Remote Security Monitoring
Registration Email:
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An automated REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL will be
sent to your email. Print and Save this confirmation. You will
need this information to access your System remotely.
Service Provider: dns1.digimergeddns.net
Domain Name: tomsmith.digimergeddns.net
User ID: tomsmith
Password: (your password)
Enter DDNS Set-up on your DVR:
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ATTENTION: You MUST enter your DDNS information LOCALLY before
attempting remote access.
1. Open the MAIN MENU and click NETWORK.
2. Select the DDNS tab.
3. Under USE, select DIGIMERGE.
4. Under DOMAIN NAME, enter only the first portion of your DDNS
domain from the confirmation email. For example, if your domain
name is “tomsmith.digimerge.net”, you only need to enter
“tomsmith” in the text field.
5. Under USER ID, enter your Digimerge DDNS user name.
6. Under PASSWORD, enter your Digimerge DDNS password.
NOTE: Obtain your Digimerge DDNS user name and password from
the confirmation email.
7. Under UPDATE TEST, select START. You should receive a “GOOD”
message. If there is an error, check your network connections;
check that you have entered the correct domain name, user ID, and
password.
8. Click ENTER to save your settings. Press MENU/ESC to
close remaining windows.
Install Software (on your remote computer):
Insert the software CD into your
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computer’s CD/DVD-R drive. At the
prompt, run or double-click
CMS-DH.exe setup file
Refer to Step 3, Section 3 - 5
for software installation.
Computer - not included
EXAMPLE
Setup Internet Remote Security Monitoring
Adding a DVR using a DDNS Address:
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ATTENTION: You MUST enter your DDNS information LOCALLY
before attempting remote access. DVR should be disconnected
from CMS-DH Software.
1. Click Device
2. In the Device manager window, click Add
3. Beside the Type drop-down menu, select DVR
4. Enter the following into the blank fields:
• Name: Enter the DVR name of your choice.
• IP/DDNS: Enter the DVR’s DDNS address (for example
tomsmith.digimerge.net)
• Port: Enter the DVR’s port number (by default, port 80)
• User: Enter the DVR’s user name (by default, admin)
• Password: Enter the DVR’s password (by default, 000000)
NOTE: Obtain your Digimerge DDNS user name and password from
the confirmation email.
5. Click Apply>Ok.
6. Click the Offline button
to connect to the DVR.
Double-click the DVR icon
to begin viewing.
Live Viewing using CMS-DH Software (REMOTELY):
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Once you have added the DVR, you
can add multiple DVRs and view
them in the tab. To switch DVR,
click on the tabs near the top of
the window.
For Instant Mobile Connectivity
using a Smart Phone, refer to
the User’s Manual. Make sure
REMOTE LIVE SITE
Digimerge DVR
Congratulations! You have completed Step 4 successfully. You can now
connect over the internet to view and playback video.
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Step 4.
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Click the tab to switch DVR
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