FLIR DNR218 - Getting Started and Basic Setup

Table of contents
1 Important Safeguards ..........................................................................1
1.1 General Precautions....................................................................1
1.2 Installation.................................................................................1
1.3 Service ..................................................................................... 3
1.4 Use.......................................................................................... 4
2 Getting Started....................................................................................5
3 Top Panel............................................................................................6
4 Back Panel..........................................................................................7
5 Basic Setup ........................................................................................8
5.1 Step 1: Connect the Network 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.......................................................... 8
5.5 Step 5: Connect to Power ............................................................. 9
5.6 STEP 6: Create a Secure Password ................................................9
5.7 Step 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available) ....................9
5.8 Step 8: Verify Camera Image ....................................................... 10
5.8.1 Camera Installation Tips .................................................. 10
5.9 Step 9: Set the Time .................................................................. 10
5.10 Quick Access to System Information ............................................. 10
5.11 Default System Password & Port Numbers ..................................... 11
5.12 Connect to Your NVR Over the Internet.......................................... 11
5.13 Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN) ..................... 12
6 Mouse Control .................................................................................. 15
7 Using the NVR On-Screen Display ....................................................... 16
7.1 Using the Quick Menu................................................................ 16
7.2 Adjusting Camera Image Settings................................................. 17
7.2.1 Configuration Profiles...................................................... 19
7.2.2 Setting a Day and Night Schedule...................................... 20
7.3 Using the Navigation Bar ............................................................ 21
7.4 Using the Camera Tool bar.......................................................... 22
7.4.1 Using Instant Playback .................................................... 23
7.4.2 Using Zoom in Live Display .............................................. 23
7.4.3 Using Real-time Backup .................................................. 23
7.5 Using the Virtual Keyboard.......................................................... 24
7.6 Adjusting Camera Zoom & Focus ................................................. 24
8 Setting The Time ............................................................................... 26
9 Recording......................................................................................... 28
9.1 Video Recording Types .............................................................. 28
9.2 Main Stream and Sub Stream ...................................................... 28
9.3 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording .................................... 28
9.4 Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite ................................................. 30
10 Playback .......................................................................................... 31
10.1 Using Playback ........................................................................ 31
10.2 Video Playback Controls ............................................................ 32
10.3 Playing Back from a USB Drive .................................................... 32
10.4 Using Smart Search .................................................................. 33
11 Search & Backup ............................................................................... 35
11.1 Formatting the USB Flash Drive ................................................... 35
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