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iPadUse the Digi SummitHD application to connect to your DVR on the iPad.

System requirements• iOS version 5.0 and above.

NOTE: For the latest device compatibility list, visit www.digimerge.com

Prerequisites• Ports 80 and 9000 (or whichever ports your system is using) must be port forwarded to your

router.• You must create a DDNS account, and have the DDNS settings configured in your DVR.• The DVR must have Internet access.• You must have a DDNS address to log in remotely.• An iTunes account.

NOTE: You will need to create an iTunes account before you can download the app. An iTunes store account requires a valid credit card number. The app is free of charge.

Connecting to your System Using Digi SummitHD1 Install the Digi SummitHD app for free from the App Store.

2 Tap the Digi SummitHD icon ( ) to open the app.

3 Tap .

4 Tap +.

Tap +

5 Configure the following:• Device Name: Enter a name for your DVR of your choice.• IP Address: Enter your DDNS address (e.g. tomsmith.myddns-flir.com).• Client Port: Enter the Client Port (default: 9000).• User Name: Enter the DVR’s user name (default: admin).

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• Password: By default the password is left blank.

Enter a name for your DVR

Enter your DDNS address

Enter the Client PortEnter the user nameEnter the password

6 Tap Save.

7 Tap .

8 Drag the DVR to the display area. Digi SummitHD connects to your DVR and streams video from your cameras.

Drag the DVR to the display area to open the cameras.

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Digi Summit InterfaceYou can use Digi Summit in both portrait and landscape mode.

Tap a channel to select

Double tap to view a channel in full screen

Show/hide channel list

Screenshot

Manual Recording

Add to favorites

Select display mode

Clear/Fluent

Disconnect all

Drag cameras to the display area to open a single camera

Drag a DVR to the display area to open all cameras connected to that DVR

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PTZ controls

Taking Screenshots1 Tap during live view or playback.

2 To view screenshots, see “Viewing Screenshots” on page 134.

Taking Manual Recordings1 Tap during live view or playback to start manual recording from the selected channel.

Tap again to stop recording.

2 To view manual recordings, see “Viewing Manual Recordings” on page 134.

Using PTZ ControlsIf you have a PTZ camera (not included) connected, you may control it using Digi

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SummitHD.

NOTE: You must configure the system to communicate with the PTZ camera locally before you can control it using the app. For details, see “Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera” on page 149.

To use PTZ Controls:1 Tap the channel with your PTZ camera.

2 Tap to open PTZ controls.

3 Double-tap the channel to select it in full screen. Use the PTZ controls.

Close PTZ controls

Set Speed

Zoom out/inFocus in/outIris in/out

Click the arrows to control the camera

Using Remote Playback Mode on iPadRemote Playback Mode allows you to view recorded video saved on your DVR’s hard drive.

To use remote playback mode:

1 Tap .

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To open video for playback:1 Drag the DVR or a camera to the display area to open the earliest available recordings from

today.

Drag the DVR or a camera to the display area

OR

1 Tap cameras to select them. Red dots will appear in the calendar on days that have video available.

Tap channels to select them

2 Tap a day to select it.

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3 Tap .

Tap days to select them

Tap to search

4 Press to start playback. Use the on-screen playback controls.

Synchronize playback time across channels

Tap to select playback time

Stop

Screenshot

Manual Record

Fast forward

Single frame

Play all

Close all

Full-screen Hide playback controls

Pause

Play

Show/hide channel list

Change scope of playback times shown

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Viewing ScreenshotsYou can view screenshots or email them using the app.

NOTE: To email screenshots, you must have an email account configured in the Email app. Please refer to your iPad’s user’s guide or www.apple.com if you need support to set up the Email app.

To view screenshots:

1 Tap .

2 Select the DVR with screenshots you would like to view. Then, select the day you would like to open.

3 Tap the screenshot you would like to view.

Select the DVR then select the day Select the

screenshot

Viewing Manual RecordingsYou can view manual recordings using the app.

To view manual recordings:

1 Tap .

2 Tap the DVR you would like to view manual recordings from. Then, select the day you would like to open.

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3 Tap the recording file you would like to view.

Select the video fileSelect the DVR then select the day

4 Use the on-screen controls.

Take screenshot

SlowPause/play

Stop Fast forward

Next frame

Mute/unmute

Select playback time

Select a different video

Using Device Manager to Manage DVR’sYou can use the Device Manager to add, delete, or modify your DVR’s.

To delete a DVR:

1 Tap .

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2 Swipe to the right on the DVR you would like to delete and tap Delete.

Swipe right to delete a DVR

3 Tap Delete to confirm.

To modify a DVR:

1 Tap .

2 Tap on the DVR you would like to modify.

NOTE: Change the connection details as needed and then tap Save.

Managing FavoritesYou can use Device Manager to add or remove cameras from your favorites list. Your favorites list appears in the Live View and Remote Playback modes for quick access to channels.

To add/remove favorites:

1 Tap .

2 Tap Favorites.

3 Tap the star next to a camera to add or remove it from your favorites.