Flir M31082 User Manual

Instruction Manual M3100 SERIES
Instruction Manual M3100 SERIES
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Thank you for purchasing this product. FLIR is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security solution.
This manual refers to the following models:
M3104 (4-channel)
M3108 (8-channel)
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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RICK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
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Table of contents
1 Important Safeguards ................ ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ... 1
1.1 General Precautions ......... ........... ........... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ....1
1.2 Installation....... .................... ........... ........... ........... ........... .......... 1
1.3 Service .. ......... .. ........... ......... ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ........ 3
1.4 Use.... ........... ........... ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 3
2 M3100 Series Features ....... ........... ........... ......... .. ......... .. ........... ...........4
3 Getting Started (M3100 Series) ........... ......... ........... ........... ........... ........5
4 Front Panel (M3100 Series) ... ........... ........... .................... ........... ........... 6
5 Rear Panel (M3100 Series)...... ........... ........... ......... .. ........... ........... ....... 7
6 Basic Setup (M3100 Series)........... ........... ........... ......... .. ........... ........... 9
6.1 Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras...... ........... ........... .. ......... .......... 9
6.2 Step 2: Connect the Mouse.. ........... ........... ........... ........... .............9
6.3 Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ....9
6.4 Step 4: Connect the Monitor.. ........... ........... .................... .. ......... .. . 9
6.5 Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR.... .. ......... . 10
6.6 Step 6: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available) ..... ........... .. 10
6.7 Step 7: Verify Camera Image........ .. ........... .................... ........... ... 11
6.8 Step 8: Set the Time ..... ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ......... .. ...... 11
6.9 Default System Password & Port Numbers .. ........... ........... ........... .. 11
6.9.1 FLIR Cloud™ . ......... .. .................... ........... ........... .......... 11
6.10 Quick Access to System Information .... ........... ........... .. ......... ........ 11
7 Mouse Control ........ ........... ......... .. ........... ........... ......... ........... .......... 13
8 Remote Control . ......... ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ........... ........... ..... 14
8.1 Setting the Remote Control Address ..... .. ......... .. .................... ....... 15
9 Using the System ........ ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .... 16
9.1 On-Screen Display ....... ........... ........... .................... .. ......... .. ...... 16
9.2 Using the Quick Menu.. .. ......... ........... ........... ........... .................. 17
9.3 Adjusting Color Settings ..... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... ... 17
9.4 Using the Navigation Bar ......... .................... ........... ........... ......... 18
9.5 Using the Camera Toolbar ....... .. ......... ........... ........... ........... ....... 19
9.5.1 Using Quick Playback ..................... ........... ........... ......... . 19
9.5.2 Using Digital Zoom in Live Display ....... ........... ........... ........ 20
9.5.3 Using Real-time Backup ........ ........... ......... .. ........... ......... 20
9.6 Using the Virtual Keyboard........ .................... ........... .. ......... .. ...... 20
10 Setting The Time .......... ........... ........... ........... ......... ........... ........... ..... 21
11 Recording.. .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ........... ......... ........... .. ......... . 22
11.1 Video Recording Types ............ ......... ........... ........... .. ......... ........ 22
11.2 Main Stream and Sub Stream.. ........... ........... ........... ......... .......... 22
11.3 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording ....... .. ........... ................ 22
11.4 Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .... 23
12 Search (Playback) ... ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ......... ........... .......... 24
12.1 Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive...... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. .. 24
12.2 Playback Controls ................ ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... 25
12.3 Playing Back from a USB Drive ...... ........... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. .. 25
13 Backup........... ......... ........... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ........... ....... 27
13.1 Formatting the USB Thumb Drive ........ ........... .................... .......... 27
13.2 Backing up Video.......... ........... ......... .. ......... .. ........... ................ 28
13.3 Using Video Clip Backup ..... ......... ........... ........... ........... ......... .. .. 28
13.4 Viewing Backup Files...... ......... ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ...... 29
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13.4.1 Viewing Backup Files on PC .... ........... ......... ........... .......... 29
13.4.2 Viewing Backup Files on Mac ........ ........... ......... .. ......... .. .. 32
14 Managing Passwords and User Accounts....... ........... ........... ........... ..... 35
14.1 Changing Passwords...... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... ...... 35
14.2 Adding Users . ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ................... 36
14.3 Modifying Users ................... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........ 36
14.4 Deleting Users ... ........... ........... .................... ........... ........... ...... 37
14.5 Account Groups ........ ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........ 37
14.6 Adding Groups ... ........... ........... ........... .................... ........... ...... 37
14.7 Modifying Groups .......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ............... 38
14.8 Deleting Groups ..... .................... ........... ........... ......... .. ......... .. .. 38
15 Using the Main Menu ..... ........... ......... ........... .. ......... .. ......... ........... .... 39
15.1 Camera ......... ......... ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ........... ......... 39
15.1.1 Recording... ........... .................... ........... ........... ........... .. 39
15.1.2 Configuring Recording Quality ......... .................... ........... .. 40
15.1.3 Configuring Audio Recording ....... .................... ........... ...... 40
15.1.4 Configuring Snapshot Recording Settings.. .................... ...... 41
15.1.5 Creating Custom Channel Names.... ........... ........... .. ......... . 42
15.2 Info ......... ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .... 43
15.2.1 HDD Info .................. ........... ........... ........... ........... ........ 43
15.2.2 Record Info... ........... ........... ......... .. ......... .. ........... ......... 43
15.2.3 Version ... .. ......... .. ......... .. .................... ........... ........... ... 44
15.2.4 Alarm Status .... .................... ........... ........... .. ......... ........ 44
15.2.5 Online Users ..... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ..... 45
15.2.6 Load......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ............ 45
15.2.7 Test........... ........... .................... ........... ........... ........... .. 46
15.2.8 BPS .......... ........... ........... ........... ........... .................... .. 46
15.2.9 Log ..... .................... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........ 46
15.3 Setting.... .................... ........... ........... ......... .. ........... ........... ..... 48
15.3.1 Network .............. ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ......... .. .. 48
15.3.2 Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP) .......... .. ......... . 48
15.3.3 Configuring System Ports (Connection)......... ......... ........... .. 49
15.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings . .................... ........... ........... ... 50
15.3.5 Configuring Email Alerts ... .. .................... ........... ........... ... 50
15.3.6 Event...... ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ..... 51
15.3.7 Configuring Motion Detection......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .... 51
15.3.8 Configuring Video Loss Settings ........... ......... ........... ......... 53
15.3.9 Configuring Hard Drive Warnings......... ........... ........... ........ 54
15.3.10 Configuring Network Warnings . ........... ........... ................... 55
15.3.11 Storage.......... ........... .................... ........... ........... ......... 55
15.3.12 Configuring the Video Recording Schedule ....... ........... ........ 56
15.3.13 Configuring Pre-Recording . ........... ........... ......... .. ......... .. .. 56
15.3.14 Configuring the Snapshot Schedule ..... ........... ........... ........ 57
15.3.15 Configuring Holidays........ ........... ........... ........... .............. 58
15.3.16 Formatting the Hard Drive . ........... .................... ........... ..... 59
15.3.17 Configuring Hard Drive Type................. ........... ........... ...... 60
15.3.18 Configuring General System Settings ......... ........... ......... .. .. 60
15.3.19 Setting the Monitor Resolution (Display) ........... .. ......... .. ...... 61
15.3.20 Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash
Drive ................ ........... ........... .. ......... ........... ........... .... 62
15.3.21 Setting the System to Factory Defaults...... ......... ........... ...... 63
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15.3.22 Upgrading Firmware from USB.. .. ......... .. ........... ......... ....... 64
15.4 Shutdown.... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ......... . 65
16 Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac ....... ........... .. 66
16.1 System Requirements..... .................... ........... ........... ........... ...... 66
16.2 Step 1 of 3: Connect your System to Your Router ............... ........... ... 66
16.3 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the system’s Device ID..... .. ......... ........... ........... 67
16.4 Step 3 of 3: Connect to the System Over the Internet ....... ......... .. ...... 67
17 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac .. ........... ......... ........... ........... .. 71
17.1 Home Page ..... .. ........... .................... ........... ........... ......... .. ...... 71
17.2 Live View ....... ......... ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ........... ......... 71
17.2.1 Live View Controls.. ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... . 72
17.2.2 Opening Live View in Multiple Monitors ....... ......... .. ......... .. .. 73
17.3 Controlling PTZ Cameras .... ........... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... 74
17.3.1 PTZ Presets... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........ 75
17.3.2 PTZ Tours.... .................... ........... ........... ........... ........... . 76
17.3.3 PTZ Pattern ........... ........... ........... .................... ........... .. 77
17.3.4 PTZ Scan ....... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ....... 78
17.3.5 PTZ Pan...... ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... . 78
17.4 Playback. ........... ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ..... 78
17.5 Playback Controls ................ ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... 80
17.6 Downloading Video to your Computer Hard Drive... .................... ...... 81
17.7 Alarm .......... ........... .................... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ........... 82
17.8 Log.... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... ........... ......... 83
17.9 E-map .......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... .......... 84
17.10 Devices .. ........... ........... ........... ........... .................... ........... ..... 86
17.11 Device Config ......... ........... ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... . 87
17.12 Alarm CFG .. .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... . 87
17.13 Tour & Task ..... .. ........... ........... .................... ........... ........... ...... 90
17.14 Account ..... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .................... .. 91
17.14.1 Managing User Accounts..... ........... ......... ........... ........... .. 91
17.14.2 Managing Roles........ ........... ......... .. ......... .. ........... ......... 93
17.15 General ....... .................... ........... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... 94
17.15.1 Basic.. ........... .. ......... ........... ........... ........... ......... ......... 94
17.15.2 File ..... .................... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........ 94
17.15.3 Alarm Prompt ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ........... ......... 95
17.15.4 Version .......... ........... ........... ......... ........... ........... ......... 96
18 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps. ........... .... 97
18.1 iPhone........... ......... ........... ........... ........... ......... .. ........... ......... 97
18.1.1 Prerequisites....... ........... ........... ........... .................... ..... 97
18.1.2 Connecting to your System on iPhone............ ........... .......... 97
18.1.3 Live View Interface ...... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ....... 98
18.1.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras......... ........... ......... ........... ......... 99
18.1.5 Viewing Snapshots and Videos with Local Files ........ .......... 100
18.1.6 Using Playback Mode on iPhone ..... .................... ........... . 101
18.1.7 Enabling Push Notifications .................. ........... ........... .... 102
18.1.8 Using the Event List ..... ........... ........... .................... ....... 104
18.1.9 Using Favorites.... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ............ 105
18.1.10 Using the E-Map ........... ......... .. ......... .. ........... .............. 106
18.1.11 Device Manager......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 108
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18.1.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address
(Advanced)...... ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 109
18.2 iPad ........... ........... .................... ........... ........... ........... .......... 111
18.2.1 Prerequisites....... ........... ........... ........... .................... ... 111
18.2.2 Connecting to your system on an iPad ....... ........... ............ 111
18.2.3 Live View Interface ...... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ..... 112
18.2.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras......... ........... ......... ........... ....... 113
18.2.5 Using Playback Mode on iPad. ......... .. ......... ........... ......... 114
18.2.6 Using Local File to View Manual Recordings ........ ........... ... 116
18.2.7 Enabling Push Notifications .................. ........... ........... .... 117
18.2.8 Using the Event List ..... ........... ........... .................... ....... 119
18.2.9 Using Favorites.... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ............ 120
18.2.10 Using the E-Map ........... ......... .. ......... .. ........... .............. 121
18.2.11 Using the Device Manager .......... ........... .................... .... 123
18.2.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address
(Advanced)...... ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 123
18.3 Android ... ........... ........... .................... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. 126
18.3.1 Prerequisites....... ........... ........... ........... .................... ... 126
18.3.2 Connecting to your System on Android ....... ......... .. ......... .. 126
18.3.3 Live View Interface ...... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ..... 127
18.3.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras......... ........... ......... ........... ....... 128
18.3.5 Viewing Snapshots and Videos with Local Files ........ .......... 129
18.3.6 Using Playback Mode on Android ..... ........... ......... ........... 129
18.3.7 Enabling Push Notifications .................. ........... ........... .... 131
18.3.8 Using the Event List ..... ........... ........... .................... ....... 132
18.3.9 Using Favorites.... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ............ 132
18.3.10 Using the E-Map ........... ......... .. ......... .. ........... .............. 134
18.3.11 Device Manager......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 135
18.3.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address
(Advanced)...... ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 136
19 DDNS Setup (Advanced) ............ ........... ........... ........... ........... .......... 138
19.1 Accessing your System within a Local Network (LAN)........ .. ......... .. 138
19.1.1 Step 1 of 3: Connect your System to Your Router ..... ........... 138
19.1.2 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the System’s Local IP Address . ........... ... 139
19.1.3 Step 3 of 3: Connect to the System’s Local IP
Address .. .. ......... .. ......... .. .................... ........... ........... . 139
19.2 DDNS Setup—Access your System Remotely over the
Internet...... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... ........... 141
19.2.1 Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding ...... .................... .. ......... .. .... 142
19.2.2 Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account . ........... ........... ......... 142
19.2.3 Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the System ............ ........... ... 143
19.2.4 Step 4 of 4: Connect to the System’s DDNS Address ........ ... 144
20 Connecting a PTZ Camera (M3100 Series) ....... ........... ........... ......... .... 148
20.1 Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local DVR).. .. ......... .. ........... .............. 148
20.2 Advanced PTZ Controls ....... ......... ........... ........... ........... .......... 149
20.2.1 Presets ....... .. ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........ 150
20.2.2 Tours...... .. ......... .. ......... .. .................... ........... ........... . 150
20.2.3 Pattern.. ........... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. .................... ..... 151
20.2.4 Auto Scan .................. ........... ........... ......... .. ......... .. .... 151
21 M3100 Series Hard Drive Installation ... ........... .. ......... .. ......... ........... .. 153
21.1 Installing a Hard Drive.............. ........... ........... ........... ......... .. .... 153
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21.2 Removing the Hard Drive................... ........... ........... .. ......... ...... 154
21.3 Formatting Hard Drives .................. .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... 155
22 Troubleshooting ..................... ........... ........... .. ......... ........... ........... .. 157
23 M3100 Series System Specifications ........... ......... ........... ........... ....... 159
24 Notices.... ......... ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ............ 162
24.1 FCC/IC Notice.......... ........... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. .................. 162
24.2 Modification.......... ........... ......... .. ........... ........... ......... ........... . 162
24.3 ROHS ........... ........... .. ......... .. ......... ........... ........... ................ 162
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Important Safeguards

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacturing proc­ess of your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to en­sure your enjoyment and proper use of the product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your product.

1.1 General Precautions

1. All warnings and instructions in this manual should be followed.
2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a water-dampened cloth for cleaning.
3. Do not use this product in humid or wet places.
4. Keep enough space around the product for ventilation. Slots and openings in the stor­age cabinet should not be blocked.
5. It is highly recommended to connect the product to a surge protector to protect from damage caused by electrical surges. It is also recommended to connect the product to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), which has an internal battery that will keep the product running in the event of a power outage.
CAUTION
Maintain electrical safety. Power line operated equipment or accessories connected to this product should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modi­fied so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

1.2 Installation

1. Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Follow all operating instructions.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for fu­ture reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
4. Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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5. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your location, consult your video dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
6. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appear­ance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced by your service technician.
7. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
8. Surge Protectors - It is highly recommended that the product be connected to a surge protector. Doing so will protect the product from damage caused by power surges. Surge protectors should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark.
9. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) - Because this product is designed for con­tinuous, 24/7 operation, it is recommended that you connect the product to an uninter­ruptible power supply. An uninterruptible power supply has an internal battery that will keep the product running in the event of a power outage. Uninterruptible power sup­plies should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark.
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reli- able operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the prod­uct on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the product manufacturer’s instructions have been followed.
11. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless recommended by the product manu­facturer as they may cause a hazard.
12. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool and the like.
13. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
14. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. Use this product only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instruc­tions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Camera Extension Cables – Check the rating of your extension cable(s) to verify compliance with your local authority regulations prior to installation.
16. Mounting - The cameras provided with this system should be mounted only as in­structed in this guide or the instructions that came with your cameras, using the pro­vided mounting brackets.
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17. Camera Installation - Cameras are not intended for submersion in water. Not all cam­eras can be installed outdoors. Check your camera environmental rating to confirm if they can be installed outdoors. When installing cameras outdoors, installation in a sheltered area is required.

1.3 Service

1. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Ad-
just only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper ad­justment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need
for service.
3. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, have the service techni­cian verify that the replacements used have the same safety characteristics as the orig­inal parts. Use of replacements specified by the product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to de­termine that the product is in safe operating condition.

1.4 Use

1. Cleaning - Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
2. Product and Cart Combination - When product is installed on a cart, product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and un­even surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
3. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or “short-out” parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
4. Lightning - For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.
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M3100 Series Features

Features
• 720p @ Real-time (30fps per channel)
• Supports 2.0 MP (1080p @ 15fps per channel)
• See double the detail of 960H
• Ideal for retrofit using existing coax cable
• Easy, Secure Cloud connection
• Zero video latency
• Cabling up to 2300ft (700m)
• FLIR DDNS service option
• H.264 video compression
• HDMI/VGA/Simultaneous video output
• 1TB HDD included
• Supports 1x HDD (up to 4TB)
• 2x USB 2.0, Audio I/O, RS485
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Getting Started (M3100 Series)

The system comes with the following components:
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) 12V DC power supply
USB mouse Ethernet cable
Hard drive size, number of channels, and camera configuration may vary by model. Please refer to your package for specific details. Check your package to confirm that you have re­ceived the complete system, including all components shown above.
Remote control
(may not be exactly as shown)
Quick start guides & software
CD
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Front Panel (M3100 Series)

1. USB port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or connect a USB flash drive (not in­cluded) for data backup or firmware upgrades.
2. IR: Not supported.
3. IR receiver and LED indicators: IR receiver for the remote control. Keep the IR re­ceiver clear from obstructions.
ALARM: Not supported.
NET: Glows when network is in normal state. Turns off for network error.
HDD: Glows to indicate hard drive is in normal state. Turns off when there is a hard
drive error.
POWER: Glows to indicate the system is on.
4. FN: Performs special functions in some menus.
5. ESC: In menus, press to go back / exit menus. In playback, press to return to live view.
6. Directional buttons:
ENTER: From live view, press once to open the System Information screen. In me-
nus, press to confirm menu options.
Directional buttons: Press to move cursor in menus. In live view, press up to
change split screen layout; press left / right to select channels when single-channel mode is selected.
7. Power button: Press and hold to power off the system (system password required). Press to power the system back on.
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Rear Panel (M3100 Series)

4–Channel
8–Channel
1. Video input: Connect FLIR MPX cameras to the system.
2. Audio IN/Audio OUT: RCA input and output for 1–channel audio recording.
3. VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
4. HDMI: Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV (not included) to view the system interface.
5. USB port(s): Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash drive (not included) for data backup or firmware updates.
6. LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.
7. A/B: Connect RS485 cables.
NOTE
System is compatible with FLIR MPX PTZ cameras (not included) only. See 20 Connecting a PTZ Camera (M3100 Series), page 148 for details.
8. DC12V: Connect the included AC power adapter.
9. On / Off switch: Turns the DVR on or off.
16–Channel
1. A/B: Connect RS485 cables.
NOTE
System is compatible with FLIR MPX PTZ cameras (not included) only. See 20 Connecting a PTZ Camera (M3100 Series), page 148 for details.
2. DC12V: Connect the included AC power adapter.
3. On / Off switch: Turns the DVR on or off.
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4. LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.
5. VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
6. USB port(s): Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash drive (not included) for data backup or firmware updates.
7. HDMI: Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV (not included) to view the system interface.
8. Audio IN/Audio OUT: RCA input and output for 1–channel audio recording.
9. Video input: Connect FLIR MPX cameras.
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Basic Setup (M3100 Series)

6.1 Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras

• Connect FLIR MPX cameras to the Video Input ports on the rear panel of the DVR.
NOTE
The system is compatible withFLIR MPX cameras only.
Push and twist the BNC connector clockwise to secure it to the BNC port.

6.2 Step 2: Connect the Mouse

• Connect a USB mouse (included) to one of the USB ports.

6.3 Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable

• Connect an Ethernet cable (included) to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DVR.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a router on your network.

6.4 Step 4: Connect the Monitor

• Connect the included HDMI cable from the HDMI port to the TV or monitor
(recommended).
OR
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• Connect a VGA cable (not included) from the VGA port to the monitor.
1. VGA port.
2. HDMI port.

6.5 Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR

1. Connect the included power adapter to the DC 12V port. Connect the end of the power adapter to a wall socket or a surge protector.
2. Turn the power switch to ON to turn on the DVR.
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.

6.6 Step 6: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)

If a firmware upgrade is available, you will be asked to install it once the system starts up. It is required to upgrade your system firmware and client software or mobile apps to the lat­est version to enable remote connection to the system.
If a firmware upgrade is available:
1. After startup, a notification will appear asking you to upgrade the firmware. Click OK to upgrade.
2. Enter the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000) and click OK. Wait for the firmware update to complete. The system will restart once the firmware has been upgraded.
WARNING
DO NOT POWER OFF THE SYSTEM OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE DURING FIRM­WARE INSTALLATION
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6.7 Step 7: Verify Camera Image

• Power on the cameras, and then verify the camera video quality before mounting the
cameras to a permanent location.
• Mount the cameras under a sheltered location. Always verify the outdoor rating of your
camera before installing it in a permanent location.

6.8 Step 8: Set the Time

• Set the system time and date for accurate video time stamps. Videos with inaccurate
times may not be valid as surveillance evidence.
• For details on setting the system time, see 10 Setting The Time, page 21.

6.9 Default System Password & Port Numbers

CAUTION
By default, the system user name is admin and the password is 000000. It is essential that you create your own password. For details, see 14 Managing Passwords and User Accounts, page 35.
A user name and password is required to log in to the system. After logging on using a computer or mobile device the first time, you will be asked to create a custom password for the system.
Local system and remote connectivity (LAN & Internet) user name and password:
• Username: admin
• Password: 000000
Default ports for DDNS remote access:
• Port 80 (HTTP port)
• Port 35000 (Client port)

6.9.1 FLIR Cloud™

This system features the exclusive FLIR Cloud™. This is a cloud service that allows you to connect to your system over the Internet via a secure handshake with our servers. This means you can easily connect to your system without requiring any network configuration.
For details on setting up your system to connect to the Internet using FLIR Cloud™:
• See 16 Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac, page 66.
OR
• See 18 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps, page 97.
Connectivity using FLIR’s free DDNS service is also available, and requires the ports listed above to be port forwarded on your router. See 19 DDNS Setup (Advanced), page 138 for DDNS setup instructions.

6.10 Quick Access to System Information

To quickly open a window that displays vital system information:
• Right-click to open the Quick Menu and click Info. Enter the system user name (default:
admin) and password (default: 000000). OR
• Press the ENTER button on the front panel.
OR
• Press the ENTER button on the remote control.
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NOTE
The QR code shown in the System Info screen can be scanned during mobile setup to enter the sys­tem’s Device ID.
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Mouse Control

The mouse is the primary control device for the system. To connect a USB mouse:
• Connect a USB mouse to the USB port on the front or rear panel.
1. Left-button:
• In live view, click to open the Navigation Bar. Right-click to close the navigation bar.
• In live view, while in a split-screen display mode, 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 open a menu option.
2. Right-button:
• During live view, right-click anywhere on the screen to open the Quick Menu.
• Within system menus, right-click to exit menus.
3. Scroll wheel: In live view, use the scroll wheel to zoom in/out.
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Remote Control

1. Power: Press and hold to power off the system. Press to power on.
2. Playback controls:
Pause/Play: In live view, press to enter playback mode. Press to play/pause
playback.
Reverse: Press to reverse playback/pause playback.
3. Esc: In menus, press to go back / exit menus. In playback, press to return to live view.
4. Directional keys:
Enter: Press once to open the System Information screen; press twice to open the
• Press
• Press
5. Mult: Press to switch between full-screen and split-screen layouts.
6. Number keys:
1~0: In live view, press to open channels in full-screen.
• In menus, press to input numbers or text input.
Shift: Press to change input types.
7. Add: Configure remote control address. See below for details.
8. Rec: Press to open manual record menu.
9. Fn: Press to perform special functions in some menus.
Fast: Press to increase playback speed.
Next: Press to skip to next video.
Previous: Press to skip to previous video.
Slow: Press for slow playback.
Navigation Bar. Press to confirm menu selections.
to move the menu cursor.
to change menu options.
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8.1 Setting the Remote Control Address

If you have more than one system, you can set up your remote control to pair with a specif­ic system.
To set the remote control address:
1. Right-click and click Main Menu. Enter the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000).
2. Click
>General>General.
3. Under Device No., enter the address number you would like to assign to the remote control.
4. Click OK.
5. Using the remote control, press Add. Then enter the address number and press Enter.
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Using the System

Use the system’s graphical on-screen display to navigate menus and configure options and settings.

9.1 On-Screen Display

The system shows the following for all display views:
1. Display area:
• Double-click on a channel to view in full-screen; double-click again to return to split
screen.
• Right-click to open the Quick Menu.
• Left-click to open the Navigation Bar.
• Move the mouse to the top of a channel to view the Camera Toolbar.
• Click-and-drag cameras to rearrange the channel display. This does not affect the
channels each camera is connected or recording to.
2. Channel name
3. C: Camera is continuously recording.
4. M: Motion has been detected.
5. Date & time: Current system date and time. For details on setting the date and time, see 10 Setting The Time, page 21.
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9.2 Using the Quick Menu

The Quick menu gives you access to the system’s key functions. To access the Quick Menu, right-click the screen during live view.
The Quick Menu has the following options:
View: Select a camera in full-screen or select a multi-channel display.
Pan/Tilt/Zoom: Access controls for PTZ cameras (not included).
Color Setting: Configure color settings for cameras.
Info: Opens the system information window.
Sequence: Click to start/stop sequence mode.
• In sequence mode, the system will automatically cycle through connected cameras every few seconds.
• A
will appear to show that sequence mode is on.
• Click the icon to pause sequence mode on the channel that is currently shown (icon
changes to
). Click again to resume sequence mode.
• Right-click and select Sequence to return to normal viewing mode.
Search: Search/playback recorded video. See 12 Search (Playback), page 24.
Manual: Open the Record menu to select manual recording options. See 11.3 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording, page 22.
Main Menu: Open the Main Menu. See 15 Using the Main Menu, page 39.

9.3 Adjusting Color Settings

Use the Color Settings menu to adjust color settings for your cameras.
To adjust color settings:
1. Right-click on the channel you would like to configure and select Color Setting. Enter
the system password if prompted.
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2. Adjust the Hue, Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation settings that the camera will
use. To enable custom Gain controls, check Gain and use the slider to configure the gain level.
OR
Use Color mode to select a preset color profile.
NOTE
• Color settings will update once you save changes.
• To configure the Customized1~4 profiles, click Customized.
• By default, color settings will applied at all times. Under Effective Time, you can set a time range when your selected color settings will be applied (camera will use default settings when outside of this range). If Effective Time is unchecked, the camera will use the default settings at all times.
3. Click OK to save changes.

9.4 Using the Navigation Bar

The Navigation Bar gives quick access to certain functions and menus.
To open the Navigation bar:
• Left click on the screen to open the Navigation Bar. The Navigation Bar has the follow­ing options:
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1. Main Menu.
2. Collapse.
3. Select display layout.
4. Sequence: Click to start/stop sequence mode.
5. PTZ: Click to open PTZ controls.
6. Camera: Click to open camera image settings.
7. Search: Search and playback recorded video. See 17.4 Playback, page 78.
8. Alarm Status: View alarms in progress. See 15.2.4 Alarm Status, page 44.
9. Channel Info: Click to access status information about connected cameras.
10. Network: Configure network settings for your system. See 15.3.1 Network, page 48.
11. HDD Manager: Manage hard drives connected to the system. See 15.3.16 Format-
ting the Hard Drive, page 59.
12. USB Manager: Click to access options for connected USB thumb drives (not in-
cluded). You can backup video, logs, or system configurations and install firmware upgrades.

9.5 Using the Camera Toolbar

The Camera Toolbar is used to perform actions on a specific channel.
To access the Camera Toolbar:
• Move the mouse to the top of the channel display. The Camera Toolbar has the follow­ing options:
1. Quick Playback.
2. Digital zoom.
3. Real-time backup.
4. Snapshot.
5. Mute/unmute audio.

9.5.1 Using Quick Playback

Quick Playback is used to playback the last 5~60 minutes of video from the selected chan­nel. You can also access Quick Playback in split-screen mode, while still viewing live video from the other channels.
To use Quick Playback:
1. Move your mouse to the top of the channel display and click
NOTE
By default, the system will begin playback from 5 minutes ago. You can increase this to up to 60 mi­nutes using the Realtime Play setting in Main Menu>Setting>General.
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2. Right-click to exit Quick Playback.

9.5.2 Using Digital Zoom in Live Display

1. Move your mouse to the top of the channel display and click
to activate digital
zoom. A check mark will appear in the icon to indicate digital zoom is activated.
NOTE
You may activate digital zoom in multiple channels at the same time.
2. Click and drag inside the channel to zoom in.
• Click and drag to pan the zoom area.
• Right-click to zoom out and select a new zoom area.
• Click
to disable digital zoom. Note that the channel will remain at the same
zoom level until you right-click inside it.

9.5.3 Using Real-time Backup

Real-time backup allows you to save footage from the live display to a USB thumb drive (not included) or external hard drive (not included).
To use Real-time Backup:
1. Insert the USB thumb drive or external hard drive into one of the USB ports on the
system.
2. Move your mouse to the top of the channel display and click
to start Real-time
Backup.
3. Click
again to end Real-time Backup. The file is saved to your USB device.
NOTE
If the system prompts you to log in, you will need to click logging in.
again to start Real-time Backup after

9.6 Using the Virtual Keyboard

The Virtual Keyboard is used to input text or numeric values in certain menus.
1. Backspace.
2. Enter capital letters.
3. Confirm entry.
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