Flir M61088, M61086, M61084, M61082 User Manual
Instruction Manual
M6100 Series
Instruction Manual
M6100 Series
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Thank you for purchasing this product. FLIR Systems, Inc. is committed to providing our customers with a
high quality, reliable security solution.
This manual refers to the following models:
M6108 (8–channel)
M6116 (16–channel)
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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE 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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1 Important Safeguards ....... ............................... ........... ........... .. ......... .. .1
1.1 General Precautions ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ....1
1.2 Installation....... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........1
1.3 Service .. ......... .. ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......3
1.4 Use.... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... 4
2 Getting Started (M6100 Series) ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......5
3 Front Panel (M6100 Series) ... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... 6
4 Rear Panel (M6100 Series)...... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ....... 7
5 Basic Setup (M6100 Series)........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 8
5.1 Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras...... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ........ 8
5.2 Step 2: Connect the Mouse.. ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... 8
5.3 Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable ........... ........... ........... ........... ....8
5.4 Step 4: Connect the Monitor.. ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... . 9
5.5 Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR........... ....... 9
5.6 Step 6: Creating a New, Secure Password......... .. ........... ........... ....... 9
5.7 Step 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available) .................. 10
5.8 Step 8: Verify Camera Image . ........... ........... ........... ........... .......... 10
5.9 Step 9: Set the Time ...................................... ........... ........... ...... 10
5.10 Default System Password & Port Numbers ... ........... ........... .. ......... . 10
5.10.1 FLIR Cloud™ ...... ........... ........... ........... ........... .............. 10
5.11 Quick Access to System Information .... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ...... 11
6 Mouse Control ........ ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ...... 12
7 Remote Control . ........... ........... ............................... ........... ........... ..... 13
7.1 Setting the Remote Control Address ..... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ..... 14
8 Using the System . ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 15
8.1 On-Screen Display .................. ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 15
8.2 Using the Quick Menu.. .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ..... 15
8.3 Adjusting Camera Settings.. ........... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... . 16
8.4 Using the Navigation Bar .. ........... ........... ........... ........... .............. 17
8.5 Using the Camera Toolbar ........... ........... ........... ......................... 18
8.5.1 Using Instant Playback ........ ........... ................................. 18
8.5.2 Using Digital Zoom in Live Display ....... ........... ........... ........ 19
8.5.3 Using Real-time Backup ........ ........... ........... ........... ......... 19
8.6 Using the Virtual Keyboard........ ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 19
9 Setting The Time .......... .. ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ... 21
10 Recording.. .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ........... ........... ........ 22
10.1 Video Recording Types ............ ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 22
10.2 Main Stream and Sub Stream.. ........... ........... ........... ........... ........ 22
10.3 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording ....... .. ........... ........... ..... 22
10.4 Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite ... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. 23
11 Playback ... .................... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... . 24
11.1 Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive...... ........... ........... ........... .. 24
11.2 Playback Controls ....... ........... ........... ........................................ 25
11.3 Playing Back from a USB Drive ...... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. 25
11.4 Using Smart Search ........ ........... .......................................... ..... 26
12 Backup........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ..... 27
12.1 Formatting the USB Thumb Drive ........ ........... ........... ........... ........ 27
12.2 Backing up Video.......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ..... 28
12.3 Using Video Clip Backup ..... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 29
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12.4 Viewing Backup Files...... ........... ........... ........... .......................... 30
12.4.1 Viewing Backup Files on PC .... ........... ........... ........... ........ 30
12.4.2 Viewing Backup Files on Mac ........ ........... ........... ........... .. 32
13 Managing Passwords and User Accounts....... ........... ........... ........... ..... 36
13.1 Changing Passwords...... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. .. 36
13.2 Adding Users . ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ...... 36
13.3 Modifying Users .......... .......................................... .. ......... .. ...... 37
13.4 Deleting Users ... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .... 37
13.5 Account Groups ................... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ...... 38
13.6 Adding Groups ... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .... 38
13.7 Modifying Groups .......... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. .. 39
13.8 Deleting Groups ..... ........... ........... ........... ................................. 39
14 Using the Main Menu ..... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. 40
14.1 Camera ......... ........... ........... ........... ........................................ 40
14.1.1 Recording.... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .......... 40
14.1.2 Configuring Recording Quality ......... ........... ........... ........... 40
14.1.3 Configuring Audio Recording ....... ........... ........... ........... .... 42
14.1.4 Configuring Snapshot Recording Settings.. ........... ........... .... 42
14.1.5 Configuring Video Overlay Settings ... .. ......... .. ........... ......... 43
14.1.6 Creating Custom Channel Names.......................... .. ......... . 44
14.1.7 Adding a Remote Device ..... .......................................... .. 45
14.1.8 Selecting Cable Type .... ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 45
14.1.9 Upgrading Camera Firmware (Advanced) ........... ........... ...... 46
14.2 Info ......... .. ........... .......................................... ........... ........... .. 47
14.2.1 HDD Info ......... .......................................... .. ......... .. ...... 47
14.2.2 Record Info ..... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ..... 48
14.2.3 Version ...... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 48
14.2.4 Alarm Status .... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 48
14.2.5 Online Users ........................... ........... ........... ........... ..... 49
14.2.6 Load......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... . 50
14.2.7 Test.......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... . 50
14.2.8 BPS .......... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ......... 50
14.2.9 Log ..... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 51
14.3 Setting.... ........... ........... ........... .......................................... ..... 51
14.3.1 Network ..... ........... ........... .......................................... .. 52
14.3.2 Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP) .......... .. ......... . 52
14.3.3 Configuring System Ports (Connection) ........... ........... ......... 52
14.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings . ........... ........... ........... ........... . 53
14.3.5 Configuring Email Alerts ... .. ........... ........... ........... ........... . 54
14.3.6 Event....... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. 55
14.3.7 Configuring Motion Detection......... ........... ........... ........... .. 56
14.3.8 Configuring Video Loss Settings ........... ........... ........... ....... 58
14.3.9 Configuring Tamper Detection...... ........... ........... ........... .... 59
14.3.10 Configuring Hard Drive Warnings.... ........... ........... ........... .. 61
14.3.11 Configuring Network Warnings . ........... ........... ........... ........ 62
14.3.12 Storage.......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ....... 63
14.3.13 Configuring the Video Recording Schedule ....... .. ......... .. ...... 63
14.3.14 Configuring Pre-Recording . ........... ........... ........... ........... .. 64
14.3.15 Configuring the Snapshot Schedule ..... ........... ........... ........ 64
14.3.16 Configuring Holidays........ .. ........... ........... ....................... 65
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14.3.17 Formatting the Hard Drive . ........... ........... ........... ........... ... 66
14.3.18 Configuring Hard Drive Type........ ........... ........... ........... .... 67
14.3.19 Configuring General System Settings .......... ........... .. ......... . 68
14.3.20 Setting the Monitor Resolution (Display) ........... .. ......... .. ...... 69
14.3.21 Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Thumb
Drive ....... ................................. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. .. 70
14.3.22 Setting the System to Factory Defaults ....... ........... ........... ... 72
14.3.23 Upgrading Firmware from USB.. .. ......... .. ........... ........... ..... 72
14.4 Shutdown.... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ........... ........... ........ 73
15 Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac ........ .. ......... . 75
15.1 System Requirements..... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .... 75
15.2 Step 1 of 3: Connect your System to Your Router ... .. ......... .. ......... .. .. 75
15.3 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the system’s Device ID......... ........... .................. 76
15.4 Step 3 of 3: Connect to the System Over the Internet ....... ........... ...... 76
16 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac .. ........... ........... ........... ........... 80
16.1 Home Page ..... .. ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .... 80
16.2 Live View ....... ........... ........... ........... ........... ............................. 80
16.2.1 Live View Controls............. ........... ........... ........... .. ......... . 81
16.2.2 Opening Live View in Multiple Monitors ....... ........... ........... .. 83
16.3 Controlling PTZ Cameras .... ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ......... 84
16.3.1 PTZ Presets... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ...... 85
16.3.2 PTZ Tours... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 86
16.3.3 PTZ Pattern ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 87
16.3.4 PTZ Scan ....... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ..... 88
16.3.5 PTZ Pan...... ........... ........... ................................. ......... . 88
16.4 Playback. ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ... 88
16.5 Playback Controls ....... ........... ........... ........................................ 90
16.6 Downloading Video to your Computer Hard Drive... ........... ........... .... 91
16.7 Alarm .......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... 92
16.8 Log.... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ..... 93
16.9 E-map .......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ...... 95
16.10 Devices .. ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ........... ............ 98
16.11 Device Config ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .......... 99
16.12 Alarm CFG .. .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 100
16.13 Tour & Task ..... ...................... ........... ........... ........... ........... .... 104
16.14 Account ..... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ....... 105
16.14.1 Managing User Accounts..... ........... ........... ........... ......... 105
16.14.2 Managing Roles........ ........... ........... ........... ........... ....... 107
16.15 General ....... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ....... 109
16.15.1 Basic.. ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ... 109
16.15.2 File ..... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .... 110
16.15.3 Alarm Prompt ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ....... 111
16.15.4 Version . ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ... 112
17 Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps....... ....... 114
17.1 iPhone / iPad . ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... ...... 114
17.1.1 Prerequisites....... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ..................... 114
17.1.2 Connecting to your System on iPhone / iPad ......... ........... .. 114
17.1.3 Live View Interface ...... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ... 116
17.1.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras......... ........... ........... ........... ..... 118
17.1.5 Viewing Snapshots and Videos with Local Files ........ .......... 119
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17.1.6 Using Playback Mode on iPhone / iPad ..... .. ......... .. ......... .. 119
17.1.7 Enabling Push Notifications ......... ........... ........... ........... .. 121
17.1.8 Using the Event List ..... ........... ........... ........... ........... ..... 124
17.1.9 Using Favorites.... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ........... .......... 125
17.1.10 Using the E-Map ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ... 127
17.1.11 Device Manager......... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... .. .... 129
17.1.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address
(Advanced)...... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .... 130
17.2 Android ... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 132
17.2.1 Prerequisites....... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ..................... 132
17.2.2 Connecting to your System on Android ....... ........... ........... 132
17.2.3 Live View Interface ...... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ... 133
17.2.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras......... ........... ........... ........... ..... 135
17.2.5 Viewing Snapshots and Videos with Local Files ........ .......... 135
17.2.6 Using Playback Mode on Android ..... ........... ........... ......... 136
17.2.7 Enabling Push Notifications ......... ........... ........... ........... .. 137
17.2.8 Using the Event List ..... ........... ........... ........... ........... ..... 140
17.2.9 Using Favorites.... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ........... .......... 140
17.2.10 Using the E-Map ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ... 142
17.2.11 Device Manager......... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... .. .... 143
17.2.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address
(Advanced)...... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .... 144
18 DDNS Setup (Advanced) ... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 146
18.1 Accessing your System within a Local Network (LAN)........ .. ......... .. 146
18.1.1 Step 1 of 3: Connect your System to Your Router ......... ....... 146
18.1.2 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the System’s Local IP Address ......... .. .... 147
18.1.3 Step 3 of 3: Connect to the System’s Local IP
Address .. .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ........... .......... 147
18.2 DDNS Setup—Access your System Remotely over the
Internet...... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ....... 149
18.2.1 Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding ........ .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. 149
18.2.2 Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account ........... ........... .......... 150
18.2.3 Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the System ......... ........... ...... 151
18.2.4 Step 4 of 4: Connect to the System’s DDNS Address ..... ...... 152
19 RTSP Streaming (Advanced). ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ..... 156
20 Connecting a PTZ Camera (M6100 Series) ....... ........... ........... ........... .. 158
20.1 Connecting a PTZ Camera to the System.. .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. 158
20.2 Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local DVR).. .. ......... .. ........... ........... ... 159
20.3 Advanced PTZ Controls ....... ........... ........... ...................... ........ 159
20.3.1 Presets ....... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... 160
20.3.2 Tours ....... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 161
20.3.3 Pattern... ........... ........... ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. 161
20.3.4 Auto Scan ........................................ ........... ........... .... 162
21 Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN) ... ........... .. ........ 163
22 M6100 Series Hard Drive Installation ... ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. 165
22.1 Installing a Hard Drive..... .......................................... ........... .... 165
22.2 Removing the Hard Drive.......... ........... ........... ........... ........... .... 166
22.3 Formatting Hard Drives ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ....... 167
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23 Troubleshooting ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ........... .......... 169
24 M6100 Series System Specifications ........... ........... ........... ........... ..... 171
25 Notices.... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .......... 174
25.1 FCC/IC Notice.......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ....... 174
25.2 Modification.......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... .. ........ 174
25.3 ROHS ........... ........... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........... ........... ... 174
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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Getting Started (M6100 Series)
The system comes with the following components:
DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
USB mouse Ethernet cable HDMI cable
Quick start guides
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.
12V DC power supply + power
cable
Remote control
(may not be exactly as shown)
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Front Panel (M6100 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. Channel Indicators: Glow when camera is connected to the corresponding channel.
4. Playback Controls:
•
Pause/Play: In live view, press to enter playback mode. Press to play/pause
playback.
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Reverse: Press to reverse playback/pause playback.
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•
•
•
5. Function Buttons:
• REC: Press to open manual recording controls.
• FN: Performs special functions in some menus.
• SHIFT: During text input, press to switch input types.
• ESC: In menus, press to go back / exit menus. In playback, press to return to live
6. Directional Buttons:
• ENTER: From live view, press once to open the System Information screen; press
• Directional Buttons: Press to move cursor in menus. In live view, press up to
7. Power Button: Press and hold to power off the system. Press to power the system
back on.
8. IR Receiver and LED Indicators: IR receiver for the remote control. Keep the IR receiver clear from obstructions.
LED Indicators:
• POWER: Glows to indicate the system is on.
• HDD: Glows to indicate hard drive is in normal state. Turns off when there is a hard
• NET: Glows when network is in normal state. Turns off for network error.
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.
view.
twice to open the Main Menu. In menus, press to confirm menu options.
change split screen layout; press left / right to select channels when single-channel
mode is selected.
drive error.
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NOTE
DVR back panel shown below is for illustration purposes only. Your DVR model may appear slightly different, with the same ports in different positions on the back panel.
1. Video input: Connect FLIR MPX or standard analog cameras to the system.
2. Audio IN/Audio OUT: RCA input and output for 1–channel audio recording.
3. HDMI: Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV (not included) to view the system interface.
4. LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.
5. A/B: Connect RS485 cables.
NOTE
For full details on connecting PTZ cameras, see 20 Connecting a PTZ Camera (M6100 Series), page
158 for details.
6. USB port(s): Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash drive (not included) for
data backup or firmware updates.
7. VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
8. DC12V: Connect the included power adapter.
9. ON/OFF switch: Turns the DVR on or off.
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NOTE
DVR back panels shown below are for illustration purposes only. Your DVR model may appear slightly different, with the same ports in different positions on the back panel.
5.1 Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras
FLIR MPX™ is a revolutionary video surveillance format powered by HD-CVI technology.
MPX delivers megapixel picture quality over coax, meaning you can upgrade your existing
analog systems to HD resolution (1MP, 2.1MP, 4MP, and 8MP) over a single coax cable
(RG59 & RG6 compatible). Refer to the camera's Quick Start Guide for maximum cable
length or cable extension possibilities.
NOTE
This DVR is compatible with 8MP (4K), 4MP (2K), 2MP (1080p),1MP (720p), 960H, and standard analog
cameras.
• Connect FLIR MPX or standard analog cameras to the Video Input ports on the rear
panel of the DVR.
Push and twist the BNC connector clockwise to secure it to the BNC port.
5.2 Step 2: Connect the Mouse
• Connect a USB mouse (included) to one of the USB ports.
5.3 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.
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5.4 Step 4: Connect the Monitor
• Connect the included HDMI cable from the HDMI port to the TV or monitor
(recommended).
OR
• Connect a VGA cable (not included) from the VGA port to the monitor.
1. HDMI port.
2. VGA port.
5.5 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 and prompts you to create a
new, secure 6 character password.
5.6 Step 6: Creating a New, Secure Password
When using your system for the first time, you will be prompted to create a new, secure 6
character password.
• Enter a new, secure 6 character password for the DVR and click OK. Record your pass-
word and store it in a secure place, this password will be used to connect to your system from now on.
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5.7 Step 7: 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 your new, secure password.
3. 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
5.8 Step 8: 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.
5.9 Step 9: 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 9 Setting The Time, page 21.
5.10 Default System Password & Port Numbers
CAUTION
By default, the system user name is admin. The system does not have a default password. You are required to create a new, secure 6 character password the first time you access the system, see 5.6 Step 6:
Creating a New, Secure Password, page 9. To change the password created during initial setup, see 13
Managing Passwords and User Accounts, page 36.
A user name and password is required to log in to the system. Use the new, secure 6 character password created during initial setup to access your system.
Local system and remote connectivity (LAN & Internet) user name and password:
• Username: admin
• Password: Secure 6 character password created during initial setup.
Default ports for DDNS remote access:
• Port 80 (HTTP port)
• Port 35000 (Client port)
5.10.1 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.
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For details on setting up your system to connect to the Internet using FLIR
Cloud™:
• See 15 Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac, page 75.
OR
• See 17 Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps, page 114.
Connectivity using FLIR’s free DDNS service is also available, and requires the ports listed
above to be port forwarded on your router. See 18 DDNS Setup (Advanced), page 146 for
DDNS setup instructions.
5.11 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 your new, secure password.
OR
• Press the ENTER button on the front panel.
OR
• Press the ENTER button on the remote control.
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.
• In live view, hover the mouse cursor over the bottom of the screen to open the Naviga-
tion Bar. Move the mouse cursor away from the bottom of the screen to close the navigation bar.
1. Left-button:
• In live view, while in a split-screen display mode, click an individual channel to view
it in full-screen. 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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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.
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•
•
•
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.
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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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.
7.1 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
your new, secure password.
2. Click
and then click Setting>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.
NOTE
When entering the address number using the remote, make sure that you press three digits. A single-digit number should be preceded by two zeros. A two-digit number should be preceded by one
zero. For example, if you entered 8 as the Device No., you have to press Add then 008 on the
remote.
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Use the system’s graphical on-screen display to navigate menus and configure options
and settings.
8.1 On-Screen Display
The system shows the following for all display views:
1. Display area:
• Click on a channel to view in full-screen; click again to return to split screen.
• Right-click to open the Quick Menu.
• Hover the mouse cursor over the bottom of the screen to open the Navigation Bar.
Move the mouse cursor away from the bottom of the screen to close 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.
: Camera is continuously recording.
: Motion has been detected and video is recording.
4.
5.
: Motion has been detected but video is not recording.
6. Date & time: Current system date and time. For details on setting the date and time,
see 9 Setting The Time, page 21.
8.2 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.
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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).
• AutoFocus: Control auto focus cameras (not included). This menu item is only avail-
able when an IP camera channel is enabled, see 14.1.8 Selecting Cable Type, page 45
to enable IP camera channels.
• Camera Setting: Configure image 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.
• Disable Beep: Disable current audible warning.
• Playback: Search/playback recorded video. See 11 Playback, page 24.
• Manual: Open the Record menu to select manual recording options. See 10.3 Setting
up Scheduled or Manual Recording, page 22.
• Remote Device: Add IP cameras over the LAN. This menu item is only available when
an IP camera channel is enabled, see 14.1.8 Selecting Cable Type, page 45 to enable
IP camera channels.
• Main Menu: Open the Main Menu. See 14 Using the Main Menu, page 40.
8.3 Adjusting Camera Settings
Use the Camera Settings menu to adjust image settings for your cameras.
To adjust image settings:
1. Right-click on the channel you would like to configure and select Camera Setting. Enter the system password if prompted.
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2. Configure the following settings as needed:
NOTE
The settings listed below are only shown if they are supported on the selected camera. Some camera
models do not support all settings.
• Cable Type: Select the cable type. It is recommended to use Coaxial, as it is the
default for MPX camera. Use UTP with MPX cameras only if you are using cabling
with resistance higher than 10Ω per 100m (330ft) and you are having image quality
issues.
• Time Period: Configure the time periods during which the camera settings will be
enabled.
• Saturation: Adjust the vibrancy of colors in the image.
• Brightness: Adjust the image brightness.
• Contrast: Adjust the image contrast.
• Chroma: Adjust the image chroma.
• Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness.
• Enhance: Enhance the image.
• NR: Adjust the noise reduction of the image.
NOTE
It is recommended to use the Default settings, as altering the image settings may impact the camera’s performance at night.
3. Click OK to save changes.
NOTE
You must save changes to apply settings changes. It is recommended to adjust one setting at a time
so you can see the results of each change. Click Default to reset the camera to default image
settings.
8.4 Using the Navigation Bar
The Navigation Bar gives quick access to certain functions and menus.
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To open the Navigation bar:
• In live view, hover the mouse cursor over the bottom of the screen to open the Naviga-
tion Bar. The Navigation Bar has the following options:
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 Setting: Click to open camera image settings.
7. Playback: Search and playback recorded video. See 16.4 Playback, page 88.
8. Event: View alarms in progress. See 14.2.4 Alarm Status, page 48.
9. Channel Info: Click to access status information about connected cameras.
10. Network: Configure network settings for your system. See 14.3.1 Network, page 52.
11. HDD Manager: Manage hard drives connected to the system. See 14.3.17 Format-
ting the Hard Drive, page 66.
12. USB Manager: Click to access options for connected USB thumb drives (not included). You can backup video, logs, or system configurations and install firmware
upgrades.
13. Upgrade: Click to check for firmware upgrades. Your system must be connected to
the Internet to check for firmware upgrades.
8.5 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. Instant Playback
2. Zoom
3. Real-time backup
4. Snapshot
5. Mute/unmute audio
8.5.1 Using Instant Playback
Instant Playback is used to playback the last 5~60 minutes of video from the selected
channel. You can also access Instant Playback in split-screen mode, while still viewing live
video from the other channels.
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To use Instant 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.
.
2. Right-click to exit Instant Playback.
8.5.2 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.
8.5.3 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
If the system prompts you to log in, you will need to click
logging in.
again to end Real-time Backup. The file is saved to your USB device.
NOTE
again to start Real-time Backup after
8.6 Using the Virtual Keyboard
The Virtual Keyboard is used to input text or numeric values in certain menus.
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1. Backspace.
2. Enter capital letters.
3. Confirm entry.
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