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Quick Start Guide

State of the art hyper-optimized video management platform designed for ease, speed and efciency.

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Cube — Up to 16 (Cube-LX) and 64 (Cube) 2.1MP Cameras (1080p True HD Resolution)

Blackjack Cube-LX

Blackjack Cube

Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference page for initial set-up. See the DW Spectrum full manual for more information on features and functionality.

Tel: 866-446 -3595 / 813-88 8-9555

Technical Support Hours: 9:00AM – 8:00PM EST, Monday thru Friday

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Username: admin Password: admin

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BLACKJACK CUBE HARDWARE

Front

F1 F2

Back

B12

F1 HDD LED F2 Power Button / Power LED F3 5.25" Bay 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 B4 HDMI HD Output B5 USB 3.0 Ports B6 Microphone Jack

B7 Line-Out Jack B8 Line-In Jack B9 WAN & USB 2.0 Ports

(Onboard LAN –

B11

B10

B7B4 B6

B10 Clear CMOS Button

recommended for internet connection use)

B11 USB 2.0 Ports B12 LAN (Second Card –

recommended for camera connection use)

Default Login Information

Username: admin Password: admin

WARNING For an optimal system conguration, it is recommended that a UPS (Uninterruptable 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

Linux Model Windows Model

Operating System Linux

IP Cameras Max 16 IP Cameras Max 64 IP Cameras

Max Throughput 80Mbps 360Mbps

Recording Speed 1080p: 480fps 1080p: 1920fps

Screen Mode Unlimited Layouts Unlimited Layouts

Max. HDD Bays 3x SATA HDDs 3x SATA HDDs

Video Out DVI-I, HDMI DVI-I, HDMI

Recording Resolution 1080p 1080p

CPU Intel

Memory 4GB 8GB

LAN 2x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)

Power 100VAC: 250W, 2.5 Amps

Dimensions 325mm L x 216mm W x 190mm H

Ubuntu® 14.04 Windows® 7 64 Bit

i3® Processor Intel® i5® Processor

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SETTING UP THE CUBE

Windows 7

STEP 1: When setting up the Blackjack Cube, make sure the following are in the box:

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Cube Server

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Recovery CD

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Quick Start Guide

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

To relaunch, double click on each of the desktop icons.

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Power Cable

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Accessory CD (Including Manual)

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software will launch automatically when the server boots up.

Quick Start Guide

LINUX-BASED SOFTWARE MANUAL LAUNCH To launch the DW Spectrum

OPTION 1: Double-click the DW Spectrum

Linux OS

WINDOWS-BASED SOFTWARE MANUAL LAUNCH To launch the DW Spectrum

OPTION 1: Double-click the DW Spectrum™ desktop icon. OPTION 2: Go to ‘Start’ on

Windows 7

STEP 4: Logging to Server

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desktop icon. OPTION 2: Go to the dashboard on the top left side.

(Onboard LAN –

recommend for Internet connection use)

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Software on the Linux-Based Cube:

Search ‘DW’. Click the DW icon.

the bottom left and select DW Spectrum Menu.

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from the Start

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Software on the Windows-Based Cube:

The DW Spectrum™ client will automatically load the local server’s credentials in the host information. Enter the server’s username and password. By default, the server’s credentials are:

Server IP : 127.0.0.1 USER : admin PW : admin

After logging in, all supported cameras on the network will automatically populate in the client’s Display Tree.

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STEP 5: Network Conguration - Linux System

Windows 7

The Cube’s Network Setup window will open automatically upon

Linux OS

boot up.

NOTE The Blackjack Cube’s network settings are set by default to DHCP.

To change the server’s network settings to Static IP, follow the instructions below.

1. Go to Network Settings from the desktop button.

2. Select ‘Wired’ from the list and click ‘Options’ at the bottom of the window.

3. Click on the ‘IPv4 Settings’ tab.

4. From the drop-down menu, select connection type: DHCP or Manual (static).

5. If ‘Manual’ is selected, click ‘Add’ next to Addresses.

6. Enter IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway according to

network requirements. Contact your network administrator for more information.

7. Add a DNS server address.

8. Click ‘Save’ to save the settings or ‘Cancel’ to return

to the Network setup page.

NOTE Contact your Network Administrator and

ISP for proper setup.

9. In the Network Settings main page, make sure the Wired Status is marked as “Connected”.

STEP 5: Network Conguration - Windows

System

Windows 7

The Cube supports dual network cards so you

may setup one for external connection and one for internal connection to the cameras to balance the bandwidth. To change the server’s network settings to static:

1. Go to ‘Start’ and select ‘Network’ from the Windows Start

menu.

2. All connected network cards will appear in this page.

3. Click Local Area Connection and select ‘Properties’ from the

new popup window.

4. Double-Click the ‘Internet Protocol Version 4’ option.

5. Check the box next to ‘Use the following IP address’

6. Enter the new IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway according

to network requirements.

NOTE Contact your Network Administrator and ISP

for proper setup.

7. Add a DNS server address.

8. Click ‘OK’ to save the settings or ‘Cancel’ to return to the

Network setup page.

NOTE If you are not connecting to the Blackjack™ from within the same network, you may be required to perform port forwarding on your router

to access the server. Contact your Network Administrator or Installer for additional information.

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Quick Start Guide

Windows 7

UPGRADING THE DW SPECTRUM IPVMS SOFTWARE ON

Linux OS

When installing or upgrading the DW Spectrum™ software, each component of the software must be installed separately.

To download the software, go to www.digital-watchdog.com, and search for ‘DW Spectrum’ to access the product page, documentation and software downloads.

To install the software:

NOTE Internet connection is necessary to complete the software installation properly.

1. Right-click the installation le and select “Run using Ubuntu Software Center”.

2. Enter the admin password (Default: admin).

3. Enter the following information as requested:

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Server Address: Enter ‘localhost’ to use the current server’s IP address.

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Username & Password: Username and password for the server. Default: admin / admin.

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Port: Main port associated with the server. Default port: 7001.

4. Repeat for all other software components.

LINUX CUBE MODELS

(Onboard LAN –

recommend for Internet connection use)

NOTE When the upgrade process is complete, it is recommended to restart the server.

UPGRADING THE DW SPECTRUM IPVMS SOFTWARE ON

Windows 7

To install the DW Spectrum

1. Go to www.digital-watchdog.com and download the latest

software version.

2. Double-click on the installation le to run the installation wizard.

3. Select the installation option:

a. Launch Both Server and Client Installers. b. Launch Client Installer only. c. Launch Server Installer only.

4. Follow the installation wizard’s instructions to complete the

installation.

WINDOWS CUBE MODELS

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full software package:

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USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW

Layout Management

Main Menu Button

Server / Camera

Display Tree

Help Menu

Screen Recording Controls

Popup Notications

Server Health Monitoring

Calendar Search

Playback Controls

Camera Popup Preview

Camera Options

Time Navigation Bar Zoom

LICENSE REGISTRATION

The Blackjack Servers come with complimentary eight (8) recording licenses. In addition, any licenses purchased with the hardware will be found at the bottom of the Server’s hardware, as a sixteen- digit code that needs to be activated.

OP TION 1: If your server has internet access—

1. Go to DW Menu Button > System Administrator > Licenses.

2. Select ‘Automatic Activation via Internet’ from the drop-down options.

3. Input your sixteen-digit license key.

4. Press ‘Activate License’. The system will notify you if the activation was successful.

5. If your licenses have been registered successfully, they will appear under the Active

Licenses table.

OPTION 2: If you do NOT have internet access—

1. Go to DW Menu Button > System Administrator > Licenses.

2. Select ‘Manual Activation’ from the drop-down options.

3. Copy your hardware ID. This information will be lled out automatically by your server.

4. E-mail your Hardware ID and your License Key to [email protected]. Please allow up

to 48 hours for Digital Watchdog to reply.

5. Once provided with an Activation Key, Enter this information without altering it in the Activation Key space and press ‘Activate Licenses’.

Audio Controls

Thumbnail Toggle Button

Live / Playback

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MANUALLY ADDING CAMERAS

Cameras can also be manually added by right-clicking on the server icon and choosing the ‘Add camera(s)’ option

USER ACCOUNTS

Enter the camera’s IP address, URL, or RTSP information

Check to select a range

Cameras will populate the list automatically

Click to add all selected cameras

Click on the Scan button

Enter log-in information

Quick Start Guide

ADMIN

Administrator • • • • • •

Advanced • • • • •

Viewer • • •

Live Viewer •

CAMERA

SETTINGS

PTZ

CONTROLS

VIDEO

ARCHIVES

EXPORT

VIDEO

RECORDING SCHEDULE

Enable Cameras to Record

Select All

Click & Drag

Pre & Post Recording

(3 is recommended)

VIEW

LIVE VIDEO

Recording Menu

Motion Menu

Select cameras and go to “Camera Settings”

Recording Type

Copy Recording Settings to multiple cameras

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Windows 7

Problem Possible Solutions

My camera does not auto-discover

Videos are slow 1. Are you accessing the same cameras from multiple clients? (LAN & WAN)

My camera appears disconnected

I can’t get playback video from my camera

I get an ‘unauthorized’ message on my camera

1. Is the camera in the same LAN network as the Media Server?

2. Is your camera compatible with DW Spectrum? (Refer to our website for full list of supported cameras.)

3. Is the camera updated to its latest rmware?

4. If your camera is integrated with DW Spectrum via ONVIF, make sure ONVIF is enabled on your camera.

5. Try adding the camera manually.

6. Try rebooting the server after installation. Allow up to 30 seconds for the ser ver to map your network and detect all supported devices.

2. Do you have a Gigabit network? Check your network speed.

1. Under camera settings, make sure the user name and password are correct.

2. Under the camera settings, use the ‘Ping’ button to make sure the camera is connected to the network properly.

3. If you can connect to the camera’s web viewer, try rebooting the camera and/or restore it to factory default.

4. Make sure your camera is using the latest rmware available.

5. Make sure that the camera is connected to the same network as the server.

6. If you are connecting to a camera that is integrated with DW Spectrum via the ONVIF protocol (see list), make sure ONVIF is enabled.

7. Make sure your user has permissions to view that specic camera.

1. Do you have network connection between client and server (in case server and client are not on the same machine)?

2. Make sure your user has playback viewing permissions for the selected channel.

3. Make sure the camera is set to a recording mode that would provide recorded video for the selected time and environment.

4. On the server side, check the media server log to make sure the camera you are trying to watch has not been unexpectedly disconnected.

1. Make sure the camera’s user name and password are properly entered in the camera’s general information under the camera settings menu.

2. If necessary, try rebooting the camera to apply the camera’s user name and password.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Recommended Specs for the Full Client

Windows 7

Processor Intel Core i5 or greater

Video Card

Resolution 1920 x 1080

RAM 4GB

NIC 10 / 100 / 1000 Base-T Ethernet

Intel HD Graphics 2500 (or higher) with 1GB Dedicated Memory

Windows 7, Server 2008, Vista, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS or Newer

Linux OS

Accessing DW Spectrum Log Files

From the DW Spectrum Client Software:

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Right-click on the Server’s name and go to ‘Server Logs’.

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You can adjust the number of entries in the log by changing the value

at the end of the URL stating ‘lines=1000’. For example, ‘lines=1’ will reduce the log report to a single line of data. ‘lines=400’ will display 400 lines of data.

Tel: 866-446-3595

Fax: 813-888-9262

www.digital-watchdog.com [email protected]