Quick Connection Guide
M4200 Series
HD Digital Video Surveillance Recorder
Package Contents:
MPX DVR
Remote Control
Ethernet Cable
USB Mouse
Power Adapter + Cable
Quick Start Guides
Connecting your system
Cameras** Router* Mouse Monitor/TV* Power
Extension Cable*
The extension cable must
be a single stretch of cable
between the DVR and camera.
You cannot connect multiple
extension cables to each other.
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For best performance it
is recommended to use a
1080P monitor/TV and set
the DVR’s output resolution
to 1920x1080. See the
instruction manual for
details.
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FULL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ONLINE
Software and complete
instruction manual available on:
flir.com/security/support
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. As our
products are subject to continuous improvement, FLIR Systems, Inc. and
our subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications
and prices, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
E&OE © 2015 FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
VGA*
OR
HDMI*
ON
8 channel configuration shown. Other channel configurations will have the respective number of video inputs.
**Cameras not included. This system supports analog and FLIR MPX cameras. Extension cables and power adapters for cameras are not included.
*Not included.
This system features automatic
firmware upgrades for enhanced
functionality. It is required to upgrade
your system to the latest firmware
version.
If a firmware upgrade is available:
1. After startup, a notification will
appear asking you to upgrade the
firmware. Click OK to upgrade.
2. The system will download and install
the firmware upgrade. Wait for the
firmware update to complete. The
system may restart during the firmware
upgrade process.
DO NOT power off or disconnect
the power cable during firmware
installation.
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Quick Connection Guide
M4200 Series
HD Digital Video Surveillance Recorder
Using the mouse
Left-click:
1.
• Click to open the Navigation Bar.
Right-click to close the Navigation
Bar
• During 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-click:
• During live view: Right-click
anywhere on the screen to open
the Quick Menu.
• Within system menus: Right-click
to exit menus.
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Setting the date and time Playback and search
In live view, right-click and click Main Menu.
1.
Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and
2.
password (default: 000000).
3.
Click and
select Setting
4.
Click General and select the Date&Time tab.
Enter the current time
and select your time
zone, and click OK
Check DST to enable
auto Daylight Savings
Time updates
From live view, right-click and then click Search.
1.
Log in using the system user name (default: admin)
2.
and password (default: 000000).
Use the calendar on the right to select the date to
3.
playback.
Use the drop-down menus to select the channels you
4.
would like to playback. Click the display options
(
) to playback multiple channels
simultaneously.
Click inside the video bar to select the playback time.
5.
Playback starts immediately at the selected time.
Select the day
to playback
Using the Quick Menu
Right-click to open the Quick Menu.
Select camera/live display view
Control PTZ cameras (not included)
Adjust color settings
View system information
Start/stop sequence mode
Search and playback recordings
Open manual recording controls
Open Main Menu
(Optional) Check NTP
to sync your system
with an Internet time
server. Click Manual
Update to instantly
update the time
NOTE: A constant
Internet connection is
required to use NTP
Click Apply to save changes.
5.
It is important to set the correct time to ensure accurate time
stamps on video recordings.
Select channels
to playback
Click inside the bar to select a
playback time.
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