WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Quick setup and
download guides
1 set
12V DC power cable
1
USB mouse
1
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
STEP 1 – SETTING UP THE SPOT MONITORING MODULE
OFF-SITE
STEP 2 – POWERING UP THE SPOT MONITORING MODULE
SAFETY TIPS
1. Connect the module to an appropriate power supply.
2. Connect the module to a local monitor off-site for configuration.
3. Make sure the module is connected to the same network as your IP cameras, Universal HD
over Coax
®
VMAX
®
A1
™
DVRs or VMAX IP Plus
™
NVR.
When the module boots up, it will be in protective mode and the password setup screen will
appear.
1.
You will be asked to setup a new password. The password must be a minimum of 8
characters with at least 3 combinations of upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers,
and special characters.
2.
When the module boots up for the first time, you will be guided through the startup wizard.
3.
You can also access the monitor for basic setup via its web browser.
1. During the boot-up process, the module should not be interrupted by pressing any buttons
on the mouse. Do not unplug the power adapter or turn the module off during the boot-up
process.
2. A UPS (uninterrupted power supply) is highly recommended to prevent damage to the
module during a power outage.
The Digital Watchdog Spot
™
monitoring module requires only 2 steps to complete the
installation—local configuration off-site, and power and monitor connection at the site.
NOTE
:
The Spot monitoring module supports up to 16 supported devices registered,
with single, quad and 16-channel view.
Tel: +1 (866) 446-3595 / (813) 888-9555
Technical Support Hours: 9:00AM – 8:00PM EST, Monday thru Friday
digital-watchdog.com
Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial set-up. It is recom-
mended that the user read the entire instruction manual for complete and proper installation and
usage.
DW-HDSPOTMOD
DW-HDSPOTMOD16
ORIGINAL LAYOUT
VERTICAL LAYOUT
ONVIF
IP Cameras
VMAX AHD CORE
™
DVRs
and VMAX IP Plus
™
NVRs
Network
DW Spot
VGA Output
VGA
HDMI Output
HD
ONVIF
IP Cameras
VMAX
®
A1
™
DVRs (via RTSP)
and VMAX
®
NVRs
Network
DW Spot™
Monitor
VGA Output
True HD Output
VGA
HD
POWER
SUPPLY
NETWORK PORT
USB MOUSE
VGA
HD
POWER
SUPPLY
NETWORK PORT
USB MOUSE
VGA
HD
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
Default login information: admin | no password
When logging into the recorder for the first time,
you will be prompted to setup a new password.
NOTE:
Download all your support materials and tools in one place.
1. Go to:
http://www.digital-watchdog.com/resources
2. Search your product by entering the part number in the
‘Search by Product’
search bar.
Results will populate automatically based on the part number you enter.
3. Click
‘Search’
. All supported materials, including manuals and quick start guide (QSGs)
will appear in the results.
