DIGITAL WATCHDOG DW-BJCX4T-LX Channel PoE NVR with 8 Virtual User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- DIGITAL WATCHDOG
Table of Contents
DW-BJCX4T-LX Channel PoE NVR with 8 Virtual
Product Information
Specifications
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Included IP licenses: 2
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Form factor: DW-BJCX
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Operating system: OS on SSD
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CPU: Not specified
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Memory: Not specified
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Ethernet port: 2x gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45)
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Local PoE ports: 16 ports x 10/100 PoE, 15W per port (240W max
PSE) -
Alarm in/out: 4x alarm inputs / 2 alarm outputs via terminal
block -
Audio in/out: 1x line-in / 1x line-out / 1 microphone
input -
Max supported cameras: 24 cameras
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Max video storage rate (Mbps): 80 Mbps
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Storage: 2x 3.5 SATA HDD, up to 40TB models
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Maximum HDD USB interface: Not specified
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Video-out: Not specified
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Outputs: 2x USB 3.1 ports, 4x USB 2.0 ports
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Pre-loaded VMS software: Not specified
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Keyboard and mouse: Included
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Rail kit: Not specified
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Power supply: Not specified
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Operating temperature: Not specified
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Operating humidity: Not specified
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Dimension (WxDxH): 16.92 (W) x 1.75 (H) x 13.7 (D) (430mm (W) x
44.5mm (H) x 348mm (D)) -
Other certification: NDAA, TAA
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Warranty: 5 year limited
Product Usage Instructions
Setting Up the Server
STEP 1: Connect external devices, power and network.
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Connect a monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, and the LAN side of
the network cable to one 2.5Gb Ethernet port (B11 on the
diagram). -
Connect the cameras to the PoE ports when the unit is fully
booted to the OS. -
Connect the server to an appropriate power source. It is
recommended to use a 750VA or higher UPS system. -
Power up the server if the server does not turn on
automatically by pressing the power button on the back of the
server (B3 on the diagram).
FAQ
Q: Where can I download support materials and tools for this
product?
A: You can download all your support materials and tools from
the Digital Watchdog website. Follow these steps:
1. Go to http://www.digital-watchdog.com/support-download/
2. Enter the part number in the “Search by Product” search
bar.
3. Click “Search” to view all supported materials, including
manuals, Quick start guides (QSG), software, and firmware.
Q: Can I use dual monitors with this server?
A: Dual monitors are not recommended due to CPU performance.
However, if you want to connect two monitors to the server, you can
go to the display setup to activate the second monitor.
Quick Start Guide
State-of-the-art hyper-optimized video management platform designed for ease,
speed and efficiency. Blackjack® CXTM 16-channel PoE NVR with 8 virtual
channels — Up to 80Mbps
DW-BJCX4T-LX DW-BJCX8T-LX DW-BJCX16T-LX DW-BJCX24T-LX DW-BJCX32T-LX DW-
BJCX40T-LX
Default Login Information for DW Spectrum® IPVMS
Username: admin
Password: admin12345
Default login information for the server’s OS
Username: dwuser
Password: Dw5pectrum
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Blackjack CXTM server
1
Keyboard and mouse
1 set
Quick start guide
1
Power cable
1
19″ rack mount ears (DW-BJCXRM) + 8 mounting screws
1 set
NOTE: Download all your support materials and tools in one place. 1. Go to:
http://www.digital-watchdog.com/support-download/. 2. Search your product by
entering the part number in the Search by Product’ search bar. Results for applicable part numbers will populate automatically based on the part number you enter. 3. ClickSearch’. All supported materials, including manuals,
Quick start guides (QSG), software and firmware will appear in the results.
Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial
setup. See the DW Spectrum® full manual for more information on features and
functionality.
Tel: +1 866-446-3595 / 813-888-9555 Technical Support Hours: 9:00AM 8:00PM EST, Monday through Friday
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FRONT PANEL
F1
Power LED
F2 HDD LED
F3 2x USB 2.0 ports
F4 PoE status LEDs
REAR PANEL
Default Login Information for DW Spectrum® IPVMS
Username: admin
Password: admin12345
B1
Power supply on/off switch
B2 Power AC input
B3 Power on/off switch
B4 PoE ports
B5 Mic in
B6 Speaker out
B7 Line out
B8 2x USB 2.0 ports
B9 1Gb Ethernet port (PoE
Uplink)
B10 2x USB 3.1 ports
B11 2.5Gb Ethernet port
B12 True HD port
B13 DVI-I port
B14 RS232 Port (not used)
B15 GPIO ports
Default login information for the server’s OS
Username: dwuser
Password: Dw5pectrum
WARNING For an optimal system configuration, it is recommended that a UPS
(Uninterrupted Power Supply) be used to power the setup.
Dual monitors are not recommended due to CPU performance. To connect two
monitors to the server, go to the display setup to activate the second
monitor.
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Included IP licenses
Form factor
Operating system
OS on SSD
CPU
Memory
Ethernet port
Local PoE ports
Alarm in/out
Audio in/out
Max supported cameras
Max video storage rate (Mbps)
Storage
Maximum HDD USB interface
Video-out
Outputs
Pre-loaded VMS software
Keyboard and mouse
Rail kit
Power supply
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Dimension (WxDxH)
Other certification
Warranty
2
DW-BJCX 4
PoE standalone NVR Linux Ubuntu® Yes Intel® processor 8GB
2x gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45) 802.3af support 16 ports x 10/100 PoE, 15W
per port (240W max PSE)
4x alarm inputs / 2 alarm outputs via terminal block 1x line-in / 1x line-out
/ 1 microphone input
16 PoE/PoE+ ports, 8 virtual channels, total 24 cameras 80 Mbps
2x 3.5″ SATA HDD, up to 40TB models 2x USB 3.1 ports, 4x USB 2.0 ports
1x true HD, 1x DVI-I for system configuration. 1 display output at a time. DW
Spectrum® IPVMS Server Included
DW-BJCXRM 19″ rack mount ears included. Wall mount rack available. Sold
separately AC 100V~240V 410W** 32°F~104°F (0°C~40°C) 10~90% RH
16.92″ (W) x 1.75″ (H) x 13.7″ (D) (430mm (W) x 44.5mm (H) x 348mm (D)) NDAA,
TAA 5 year limited
- UPS recommended Specifications and components mentioned are subject to change without notice.
Quick Start Guide
SETTING UP THE SERVER
STEP 1: Connect external devices, power and network.
1. Connect a monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse and the LAN side of the network
cable to one 2.5Gb Ethernet port (B11 on the diagram). Connect the cameras to
the PoE ports when the unit is fully booted to the OS.
NOTE See page 2 for detailed back panel breakdown for each model.
2. Connect the server to an appropriate power source. It is recommended to
use a 750VA or higher UPS system. 3. Power up the server if the server does
not turn on automatically by pressing the power button on the back of the
server. (B3 on
the diagram). * Connecting the power cable to the live power source may turn
on the server automatically. ** If the power does not turn on, verify the
power supply switch is on.
STEP 2:
Configure the date and time 1. Open Settings > Details. 2. Click Date &Time.
3. Turn OFF Automatic Date & Time and Automatic Time Zone.
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STEP 2: Configure date and time (cont.)
4. Click Date & Time and set the correct date and time. 5. Click Time Zone
and set it to the correct Time Zone (type one of the largest cities in the
time zone).
7. Close Settings.
STEP 3: Configure the network settings Please have the following information ready before starting the network configuration.
IP address
Subnet mask / Netmask Default gateway / Gateway
DNS servers
Camera network Auto assign from DHCP range 10.110.210.101 to 10.110.210.150
255.255.255.0 Not applicable Not applicable
Local network (enp5s0)
- Camera network and local network cannot be on the same network. * Cameras connected to the PoE ports before boot-up may not need to power cycle the get IP assigned.
NOTE The Blackjack® server’s network settings are set to DHCP as default.
NOTE If you are not sure what information to enter, contact your Network Administrator or Internet Service Provider for the information.
1. Open Settings > Network
2. Click Setting of the Ethernet that is Connected.
3. Change to Manual, then enter Address, Netmask and Gateway. * Do not enter
Gateway information if there is no Gateway in this network.
4. Click Apply to save.
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Quick Start Guide
5. Restart the connection by switching OFF, then turn it ON.
6. Click Settings of the Ethernet not connected. 7. Change to Manual, then
enter Address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS. 8. Click Apply to save. 9. Connect
the network cable and verify the connection.
NOTE If you are not connecting to the Blackjack® from the same network, you
may be required to perform port forwarding on your router to access the
server. Contact your Network Administrator or Installer for additional
information
SETTING UP THE DW SPECTRUM® MEDIA SERVER
Login: admin Password: admin12345 STEP 1: Initial run from the Blackjack
server 1. Open the DW Spectrum client by double click on the DW Spectrum icon.
2. Click on the pre-configured server. 3. If the pre-configured server does
not automatically log in, enter the password and click Connect. *Default
password: admin12345 (case sensitive).
STEP 2: To rename the server 1. Right-click on the server name listed on the
resources, then click server settings. 2. Go to the general tab and enter the
new server name in the name field. Click OK.
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STEP 3: To check for updates
1. Click on the menu
then click “System Administration.”
2. Go to the updates tab. If the system requires updating, click on the update system button.
- If you are on the latest version, it will say “You have the latest version installed,” and the Update System button will be disabled. 3. Click OK when the update is completed.
STEP 4: Enter and activate licenses 1. Go to the system administration window and click on the license tab. 2. Enter the license key and click “Activate License.” An Internet connection is required. * Click “Activate Trial License” if you have not purchased a valid license key. 3. Click OK when the license key is activated.
STEP 5: Configure the recording 1. Right-click on a camera in the resource tree to set up the recording. Click on camera settings from the context menu.
- Go to the recordings tab.
3. Click
to turn on the recording.
4. Configure the camera’s schedule settings for quality, FPS and recording type.
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5. Click and drag the mouse over the recording schedule to apply the settings to multiple days and times.
Quick Start Guide
- Click “All” to apply the recording settings to the entire schedule. 6. A red dot will appear next to the camera in the resource tree once the recording is started.
NOTE: A Recording License is required to allow each camera to the archive. STEP 6: Backup database
1. Go to the system administration window and click on the general tab. 2. Click “Create Backup…”. 3. Navigate to the folder you want to save the database and enter a name for the backup file. Click save. - It is strongly recommended to create a Database Backup to external storage media before and after every update if a system restore point is needed.
NOTE: More information and instructions are available in the DW Spectrum® IPVMS user manual.
NOTE: This products is covered by one or more claims of the HEVC Patents listed at patentlist.accessadvance.com. 7
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem
My camera does not autodiscover
Videos are slow
Possible solutions
1. Is the camera in the same LAN network as the media server? 2. Is your
camera compatible with DW Spectrum? (Refer to our website for the complete
list of supported cameras.) 3. Is the camera updated to its latest firmware?
4. If your camera is integrated with DW Spectrum via ONVIF, make sure ONVIF is
enabled on your camera. 5. Try adding the camera manually. 6. Try rebooting
the server after installation. Allow up to 2 minutes for the server to map
your network and detect all supported
devices.
1. Are you accessing the same cameras from multiple clients? (LAN and WAN) 2.
Do you have a Gigabit network? Check your network speed.
My camera appears disconnected
1. Under camera settings, make sure the username and password are correct. 2. Under the camera settings, use the `Ping’ button to ensure the camera is correctly connected to the network. 3. If you can connect to the camera’s web viewer, try rebooting the camera and/or restoring it to factory default. 4. Ensure your camera is using the latest firmware available. 5. Ensure that the camera is connected to the same network as the server. 6. If you connect to a camera integrated with DW Spectrum via the ONVIF protocol (see list), ensure ONVIF is enabled. 7. Make sure your user has permission to view that specific camera.
I cannot get playback video from my camera
1. Do you have a network connection between the client and the server (in
case server and client are not on the same machine)? 2. Make sure your user
has playback viewing permissions for the selected channel. 3. Ensure the
camera is set to a recording mode that provides recorded video for the
selected time and environment. 4. On the server side, check the media server
log to make sure the camera you are trying to watch has not been unexpectedly
disconnected.
I get an `unauthorized’ message on my camera
1. Ensure the camera’s username and password are entered correctly in the
camera’s general information under the camera settings menu.
2. If necessary, try rebooting the camera to apply the camera’s username and
password.
DW SPECTRUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Recommended specs for the full client
Processor Video card RAM NIC Storage
Single-monitor DW Spectrum workstation
Intel i5 8th gen or AMD Ryzen 5 3000 Quad-Core or better Intel HD Graphics
onboard GPU or better
Dual-monitor DW Spectrum workstation
Intel i7 8th gen or AMD Ryzen 7 3000 QuadCore or better Intel HD Graphics
onboard GPU or better
Quad-monitor DW Spectrum workstation Intel i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 Quad-Core or better GeForce GTX 1650 or better
8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz or better
16 GB DDR3 1600 MHz or better
32 GB or better
1Gbps or better
2 x 1 Gbit or better
2 x 1 Gbit or better
Dedicated SSD or NVME disk for the OS, 128 Dedicated SSD or NVME disk for the OS, 128 Dedicated SSD or NVME disk for the OS, 128 GB
GB or larger
GB or larger
or larger
Microsoft Windows OS (supported by both DW Spectrum® Server and Client).
· Windows 8 Released: October 2012 | EoS: 01/2023 · Windows 8.1 Released: October 2013 | EoS: 01/2023 · Windows 10 Released: July 2015 · Windows Server 2012 Released: August 2012 | EoS: 10/2023 · Windows Server 2012 R2 Released: October 2013 | EoS: 10/2023 · Windows Server 2016 Released: October 2016 | EoS: 01/2027 · Windows Server 2019 Released: October 2018 | EoS: 01/2029 · Windows Server 2022 Released: August 2021 | EoS: 10/2031
**NOTE: DW Spectrum IPVMS for Windows can be installed as a software bundle, or the Server and Client software can be installed separately.
OS supported
Ubuntu (Debian-based Linux) OS (supported by both DW Spectrum Server and Client). · Ubuntu 16.04 LTS “Xenial Xerus” Released: April 2016 | EoS: 04/2024 · Ubuntu 18.04 LTS “Bionic Beaver” Released: April 2018 | EoS: 04/2028 · Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: “Focal Fossa” Released: April 2020 | EoS: 04/2030 **NOTE: DW Spectrum IPVMS for Ubuntu is only available for separate installations (not bundled).
Macintosh OS (supported only by the DW Spectrum Client. DW Spectrum Server is not available for macOS). · macOS 10.14 “Mojave” Released: September 2018 · macOS 10.15 “Catalina” Released: October 2019 · macOS 11.0, 11.1, 11.2 “Big Sur” Released: November 2020 · macOS 12 “Monterey” Released: October 2021
**NOTE: the DW Spectrum Client only supports DW Spectrum IPVMS for macOS.
- Except Storage Server version
Important: OS not listed will not be supported by DW®
Tech Support
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