DNR500 Series

Quick Connection Guide HD Network Video Surveillance Recorder

Package contents: Connecting your system

1 IP Cameras* 2 Router* 3 Monitor/TV* 4 Mouse 5 Power
Ethernet Extension Cable*
NOTE: It may take up to
1 minute for cameras
NVR USB Mouse to start up and transmit
video to your NVR.

Remote Control Power Cable

Recommended: Connect !
cameras to NVR For best performance it
is recommended to use
a 1080P monitor/TV and
OR set the NVR’s output
resolution to 1920x1080.
Rack Mount Bracket x 2 Rack Mount Screw x 6 See the instruction
Connect cameras to a PoE manual for details.
Switch* or Router* on your
network. See “Adding cameras
from the LAN” on reverse for
more details.
HDMI*
Beeping
Ethernet Cable Quick Start Guides OR
VGA* If the system is beeping after startup, the Ethernet
cable may not be connected or the system may
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To stop the beeping:
instruction manuals
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the system to
your router and restart the system. OR
2. Right click and click Disable Beep.

6: ON Firmware Update

This system features automatic firmware upgrades

1 flir.com/security/support for enhanced functionality. It is required
to upgrade your system to the latest
firmware version.
Search the model number of your product
2 If a firmware upgrade is available:

1. After startup, a notification will appear

3 Click on your product in the search results asking you to upgrade the firmware. Click OK to
upgrade.

2. The system will download and install the

4 Click on the Downloads tab firmware upgrade. Wait for the firmware update
to complete. The system may restart during the
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. As 8 channel configuration shown. 4/16 channel will have the respective number of video inputs. For camera compatibility firmware upgrade process.
DO NOT power off or disconnect the power cable
our products are subject to continuous improvement, FLIR Systems, information, visit www.flir.com/security/support during firmware installation.
Inc. and our subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, *Not included/sold separately.
specifications and prices, without notice and without incurring any
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Quick Connection Guide HD Network Video Surveillance Recorder

Using the mouse Setting the date and time Playback and search
Left-click: It is important to set the correct time to ensure accurate time
• Click to open the Navigation Bar. stamps on video recordings. 1. From live view, right-click and then click Search.
Right-click to close the Navigation Bar. 1. In live view, right-click and click Main Menu.

• During split-screen display mode: 2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin)
Click an individual channel to view it in 1 2 2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000).
and password (default: 000000).
full-screen. Click again to return to the 3.
split-screen display mode. 3. Use the calendar on the right to select the date to
• While navigating menus: Click to open playback.
a menu option. Click and
Right-click: select Setting 4. Use the drop-down menus to select the channels you
• During live view: Right-click anywhere would like to playback. Click the display options
on the screen to open the Quick Menu. ( ) to playback multiple channels
4. Click General and select the Date&Time tab.
• Within system menus: Right-click to simultaneously.
Enter the current time and
exit menus. select your time zone, and
click OK 5. Click inside the video bar to select the playback time.
Check DST to enable auto Playback starts immediately at the selected time.
Daylight Savings Time
updates
Adding cameras from the LAN (Optional) Check NTP to
Select the day
Follow the steps below to add cameras that are not directly connected to the Power over sync your system with an
Internet time server. Click to playback
Ethernet (PoE) ports on the back of the NVR.
Manual Update to instantly
NOTE: Please visit www.flirsecurity.com/pro for a list of compatible IP cameras. update the time

1. Connect the camera to a router or switch on the same network as the NVR. NOTE: A constant Internet
connection is required to
2. Right-click and select Remote Device. Log in using the admin account (default use NTP
User Name: admin; default Password: 000000). 5. Click Apply to save changes.
Select channels
to playback
Using the Quick Menu
Right-click to open the Quick Menu.
3. Click Device Search.

4. Check the camera(s) you would like to add.

Select camera/live display view
Click inside the bar to select a
5. Click Add. The Status indicator turns
green to show the camera is successfully Control PTZ cameras (not included) playback time.
connected. Not supported
Adjust camera color and image settings
NOTE: If the Status indicator is red, click . View system information
Update the camera user name, password, Start/stop sequence mode
ports, and manufacturer as needed. Disable current audible warning
Search and playback recordings
Open manual recording controls
6. Click OK to save changes. Add IP cameras over the LAN DNR500_Series_QCG_EN_R3
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