FLIR DNR214 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

DNR210 Series

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
1 Important Safeguards11
- General Precautions11
- Installation11
- Service13
- Use14
2 Getting Started15
3 Top Panel16
4 Back Panel17
5 Basic Setup18
- Step 1: Connect the Network Cameras18
- Step 2: Connect the Mouse18
- Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable18
- Step 4: Connect the Monitor18
- Step 5: Connect to Power19
- STEP 6: Create a Secure Password19
- Step 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)19
- Step 8: Verify Camera Image20
  - Camera Installation Tips20
- Step 9: Set the Time20
- Quick Access to System Information20
- Default System Password & Port Numbers21
- Connect to Your NVR over the Internet21
- Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN)22
6 Mouse Control25
7 Using the NVR On-Screen Display26
- Using the Quick Menu26
- Adjusting Camera Image Settings27
  - Configuration Profiles29
  - Setting a Day and Night Schedule30
- Using the Navigation Bar31
- Using the Camera Tool Bar32
- Using the Virtual Keyboard34
- Adjusting Camera Zoom & Focus34
8 Setting the Time36
9 Recording38
- Video Recording Types38
- Main Stream and Sub Stream38
- Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording38
- Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite40
10 Playback41
- Using Playback41
- Video Playback Controls42
- Playing Back from a USB Drive42
- Using Smart Search43
11 Search & Backup45
- Formatting the USB Flash Drive45
- Backing up Video47
- Using Video Clip Backup48
- Viewing Backup Files49
  - Viewing Backup Files on PC49
  - Viewing Backup Files on Mac52
12 Managing Passwords and User Accounts55
- Changing Passwords55
- Adding Users56
- Modifying Users57
- Deleting Users57
- Account Groups57
- Adding Groups57
- Modifying Groups59
- Deleting Groups59
13 Using the Main Menu60
- Camera Setting60
- System Information68
- Setting77
- Shutdown104
14 Connecting to Your System over the Internet on PC or Mac106
- System Requirements106
- Step 1 of 3: Connect Your System to Your Router107
- Step 2 of 3: Obtain the System's Device ID107
- Step 3 of 3: Connect to the System over the Internet107
15 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac112
- Home Page112
- Live View112
  - Live View Controls113
  - Opening Live View in Multiple Monitors115
- Controlling PTZ Cameras116
- Playback120
- Playback Controls122
- Downloading Video to Your Computer Hard Drive123
- Alarm124
- Log125
- E-Map127
- Devices130
- Device Config131
- Alarm CFG132
- Tour & Task136
- Account137
  - Managing User Accounts137
  - Managing Roles139
- General141
16 Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps146
- Iphone / Ipad146
- Android166
17 Remote Viewing on Internet Explorer183
- Prerequisites183
  - IE Live Display Overview184
  - Using Search Mode in IE (Playback)185
18 RTSP Streaming (Advanced)187
19 DDNS Setup (Advanced)189
- Accessing Your System Within a Local Network (LAN)189
- DDNS Setup-Access Your System Remotely over the Internet194
20 Connecting PTZ Cameras to the NVR202
- Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local NVR)202
- Advanced PTZ Controls202
21 Hard Drive Installation208
- Removing the Hard Drive208
- Installing a Hard Drive209
- Formatting Hard Drives211
22 Troubleshooting213
23 Technical Specifications215
- System215
- Inputs/Outputs215
- Display215
- Recording215
- Playback and Backup216
- Storage & Archive216
- Connectivity216
- General216
24 Notices218
- FCC Class a Notice218

Questions and Answers:

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Julie AdamsAug 1, 2025
What to do if my FLIR Network Hardware is not receiving power?
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  Jennifer MoralesAug 1, 2025
  If your FLIR Network Hardware isn't receiving power or powering up, first ensure all cables are correctly and securely connected, including the power adapter at the back of the unit. If the connections are good, confirm the system is powered on by checking the LED indicators. If it's connected to a power bar or surge protector, try plugging it directly into a wall outlet. Finally, test the outlet by plugging another device into it to confirm the outlet is working.
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William Norris PhDAug 16, 2025
What to do if the hard drive is not detected by FLIR Network Hardware?
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  Jeremiah WeaverAug 16, 2025
  If the hard drive is not detected by the FLIR Network Hardware system, remove the housing and check that the hard drive cables are firmly connected.

FLIR DNR214 Specifications

General

Brand	FLIR
Model	DNR214
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started

NVR Package Components

Lists and illustrates the components included in the NVR package.

Basic NVR Setup Guide

Connecting Network Cameras

Instructions for connecting network cameras to the NVR's PoE ports.

Connecting the Ethernet Cable

Instructions for connecting the NVR to the network via Ethernet.

Connecting the Monitor

Instructions for connecting a monitor to the NVR via HDMI or VGA.

Connecting to Power

Instructions for connecting the NVR to a power source.

Create a Secure Password

Guide to creating a secure password for the NVR.

Firmware Upgrade Process

Steps to upgrade the NVR firmware for optimal performance.

Internet Connectivity Setup

Overview of connecting to the NVR using FLIR Cloud Services.

LAN Camera Connection

How to connect cameras to the NVR via a LAN using a PoE switch.

NVR On-Screen Display Navigation

Adjusting Camera Image Settings

Configuring camera picture quality settings like brightness and contrast.

Setting System Date and Time

Date and Time Configuration Steps

Step-by-step guide for configuring date, time, and time zone settings.

Recording Management

Scheduled or Manual Recording Setup

How to set up scheduled or manual recording for cameras.

Hard Drive Overwrite Configuration

Settings for automatically overwriting old footage when the hard drive is full.

Video Playback and Search

Using Playback Mode

How to play back recorded video from a specific date and time.

Smart Search Functionality

Intelligent review of events by defining active search areas in the image.

Search and Backup Operations

Formatting USB Flash Drives

Recommended procedure to format USB drives before use.

Backing Up Video Recordings

Steps to back up video recordings and snapshots to a USB drive.

User Account Management

Changing User Passwords

How to change the system password for admin and user accounts.

Adding New User Accounts

Creating new user accounts with specific access permissions.

Main Menu Navigation and Features

Camera Settings Configuration

Managing connected cameras, recording parameters, and custom titles.

System Settings Configuration

Configuring system, schedule, network, display, and motion settings.

Network Configuration

Configuring network parameters for the system.

IP Address Configuration

Configuring IP address settings for the system.

DDNS Settings Setup

Setting up Dynamic DNS for remote access to the system.

Email Alerts Configuration

Setting up email notifications for motion detection or other events.

Motion Detection Setup

Setting up motion detection sensitivity and active areas for cameras.

Video Recording Schedule

Creating custom schedules for video recording based on time or motion.

Hard Drive Formatting

Formatting the hard drive to prepare it for recording.

Firmware Upgrade via USB

Manually upgrading NVR firmware using a USB flash drive.

Remote System Access via PC or Mac

Connecting System to Router

Connecting the NVR to the router for internet access.

Internet Connection Steps

Steps to connect to the NVR over the internet using client software.

FLIR Cloud Client for PC/Mac Usage

Live View Functionality

Viewing live video streams from connected systems via the client.

PTZ Camera Control via Client

Operating PTZ cameras remotely using the FLIR Cloud client.

Playback Operations

Playing back recorded video saved on connected systems.

Video Download to Computer

Saving video clips to your computer's hard drive.

Device Management in Client

Managing systems connected to the FLIR Cloud client.

Device Configuration Options

Remotely configuring settings for connected systems via the client.

Alarm Configuration (CFG)

Configuring alarms for the client software to provide alerts.

User Account Management in Client

Managing User Accounts

Mobile App Connectivity

iPhone and iPad App Usage

Connecting iPhone/iPad to System

PTZ Camera Control via Mobile App

Mobile Playback Mode

Push Notifications Setup

Mobile Device Manager

Android App Usage

Connecting Android to System

Android PTZ Camera Control

Android Playback Mode

Android Push Notifications

Android Device Manager

DDNS Setup and Configuration

Remote DDNS Access Setup

Setting up DDNS for remote access over the internet.

Port Forwarding Configuration

Configuring router port forwarding for remote connectivity.

DDNS Account Creation

Creating a free FLIR DDNS account for dynamic domain name resolution.

Enabling DDNS on System

Enabling DDNS settings within the NVR system.

Connecting via DDNS Address

Connecting to the system using its DDNS address.

Hard Drive Installation Guide

Removing the Hard Drive

Installing a Hard Drive

Formatting Hard Drives

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Startup Problems

Hard Drive Detection Issues

Recording Issues with Full Drive

No Video Output to Monitor

Mouse Not Detected

Missing Channel Video

Email Notification Problems

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