Table of Content Package Contents ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Minimum System Requirements............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction..................................
Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port on the DCS-900 ............................................................................................................................................ 48 1) Open the HTTP Port ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 48 Router Setup and Installation..............................................................................
Uninstall IPView SE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 81 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 82 Wired Network Camera Features................................
Package Contents D-Link DCS-900 Wired Network Camera Power Adapter (5.0V, 2.5A) CAT5 Ethernet Cable Camera Stand CD-ROM with Software and Manual Quick Installation Guide NOTE: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Minimum System Requirements Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet PC with 1.
Features and Benefits Simple to Use - The DCS-900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-900 supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator™. Supports a Variety of Platforms - Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols.
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Hardware Installation Attach the Swivel Stand Locate the stand mount on the bottom panel of the DCS-900 and screw on the swivel stand to the base of the DCS-900. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the back panel of the DCS-900 and attach it to the network. Network connectivity is confirmed when the green LED Indicator on the DCS-900, located below the Power LED, is illuminated.
Security To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-900, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to create all users. The DCS-900 supports multi-level password protection/access that can be restricted by the Administrator for defined users who have a User Name and Password. The Administrator can release a public User Name and Password so that when remote users access the DCS-900 they will be allowed to view the images transmitted by the DCS-900.
Auto-Run Installation Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive to initiate the Auto-Run program. The content of the Installation CD-ROM includes: • View Quick Installation Guide - click to preview the Quick Installation Guide in PDF format for step-by-step instructions of the DCS-900 Installation. • View Manual – click to preview the User's Guide in PDF format for detailed information of the DCS-900.
Quick Installation Click the Start button to start the Quick Installation.
Follow the simple steps below to quickly install the device, click NEXT>>.
After done the connection of Ethernet cable, click NEXT>>.
Follow the instruction below to power up the device, and then click NEXT>>.
Then the system will automatically search the device.
Select your camera’s MAC ID from the MAC ID List, and then click NEXT>>.
DCC (D-Link Click’n Connect) will auto-detect whether your Internet connection with or without DHCP and diagnose that if DHCP is also available for your IP camera or not in order to display the next corresponding screen. With DHCP: Since DHCP is available for your Internet connection and IP camera, DCC will start DHCP assign automatically for your IP camera and display the following screen when the process is done.
Without DHCP: If DHCP is not available for your network and IP camera, the following screen will show up to allow you select Fixed IP Address or PPPoE for your Internet connection. For Fixed IP Address: If your camera is directly connected to a DSL Modem and your ISP has supplied you with a fixed IP for your Internet connection, you may select this option and click NEXT>> button to continue.
When Fixed IP Address is selected for your Internet connection, you need to fill the IP information in the related fields, and then click NEXT>>.
The installation is now complete. You may click ADVANCED Options to enter your IP camera’s Web Configuration or EXIT to leave the screen.
For PPPoE: Select PPPoE option and click NEXT>> button.
Enter Username and Password that are supplied by your ISP in the related fields and click NEXT>>.
The installation is now complete. You may click ADVANCED Options to enter your IP camera’s Web Configuration or EXIT to leave the screen.
Multicamera Management Click Multicamera Management of the Installation CD.
Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Click Next.
Click Yes.
Click Next.
Click Finish.
Be aware that the Setup Wizard is offered for you to do configuration of your camera in the future only. Not necessary to run the Setup Wizard for your first time using the camera. To run the Setup Wizard, click on StartÆ ProgramsÆ D-Link Setup Wizard. Your camera’s IP Address will be displayed under the heading of Current IP Address along with its corresponding MAC Address. Click Wizard.
You must change the Admin ID and Password immediately to protect your camera against unauthorized access. By default, the Admin ID and Password are blank. To change the Admin ID and Password, select both Change boxes and enter a New ID and New Password. Click Next.
Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask for your camera if you want to change the current settings. Enter your Gateway and DNS settings. These settings must correspond with your network settings for you to access the camera. If you are unsure of what these settings should be, check with your network administrator. If you are connecting to a router, the Gateway and DNS 1 entries should be the IP address of your router. Click Next.
If you need to make any changes, click Back to modify your settings. Otherwise, click Restart to save your settings.
Your setup is now complete! Click Link to launch your web browser and view your images.
Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The Web configuration utility is designed to easily access and configure your DCS-900. Click the “Link” button will open up the main configuration page. The Home screen of your camera can be accessed from the Setup Wizard using the Link button.
LIVE VIDEO This section allows you to display your IP camera's live video by using Activex or Java. LIVE VIDEO > Camera y Please make sure that you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer to ensure proper operation when viewing the video in Java mode. Java can be downloaded for free from Sun’s web site. (http://www.java.com) y When you connect to the home page, you will be prompted to download ActiveX.
SETUP This section allows you to further set up or change the configuration of your IP camera. SETUP > Network Setup This option, Network Setup, allows you to configure your LAN and Internet configuration, including the settings for LAN, PPPoE, and port. After done the configuration, you may click Save Settings button to save the new settings or Don’t Save Settings button to abandon it.
IP Address Mode – y Fixed IP/ DHCP: If you are using a LAN connection, select either DHCP Connection or Static IP Address. If manually assigning a Static IP, enter your IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address into the fields provided. y PPPoE Settings: If you are using a PPPoE connection, enable it and enter the User ID and Password for your PPPoE account.
SETUP > Dynamic DNS If you have a DSL or Cable service provider that changes your modem IP address periodically, Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Service), a method of keeping a domain name linked to a dynamic IP address, is useful. With most Cable and DSL connections, you are assigned a dynamic IP address and that address is used only for the duration of that specific connection.
SETUP > Video This Video option allows you to set up your IP camera’s video quality, resolution, and Frame rate. After done the configuration, you may click Save Settings button to save the new settings or Don’t Save Settings button to abandon it. Video Setting – y Video Resolution: There are three settings available to choose from 160x120, 320x240, and 640x480. y Compression Rate: Four options are available for this parameter: Very Low, Low, Middle (default), High, and Very High.
Auto. y Brightness Control: Allows you to adjust the brightness level. The default setting is 64. y Contrast Control: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. The default setting is 64. y Saturation Control: Allows you to adjust the saturation level. The default setting is 64. y Light Frequency: Adjust the light frequency to suit your area of operation. 50Hz and 60Hz are available to accommodate the different light frequencies found in USA (60Hz) and Europe (50Hz) for optimal image quality.
SETUP > Mail This option allows you to configure mail settings. If you want to specify the IP camera email settings, you may check By E-mail checkbox and modify the further related settings on the Mail Settings section. If you are setting up motion detection and will not be recording onto a PC, you can setup an FTP or SMTP account in the camera. You will be emailed or sent images when motion is detected.
E-Mail Account – y SMTP Server Address: The domain name or IP address of external mail server. y Sender e-mail Address: The e-mail address of the person sending the camera snapshots. y Receiver e-mail Address: The e-mail address of recipient for the SMTP server. y User Name: If the SMTP server uses authentication you must enter your user name here. y Password: This is the password that you use with your user name to connect to the SMTP server.
SETUP > FTP This option is used to set up FTP upload configuration.
FTP Server – y Host Address: This is the IP address of the FTP server that you will be connecting to. y Port Number: Default is port 21. If changed, external FTP client program must change the server connection port accordingly. y User Name: Specifies the user name to access the external FTP server. If you are to upload snapshots to an FTP server you will need to fill in the Domain name or IP address of your external FTP server. y Password: Specifies the password to access the external FTP server.
SETUP > Time and Date This option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed. After done the configuration, you may click Save Settings button to save the new settings or Don’t Save Settings button to abandon it.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE > Device Management To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of your IP camera, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to authorize all users. The DCS-900 supports multi-level password protection/access that can be restricted by the Administrator for defined users who have a User Name and User Password.
Password Setting – y Admin: Allow you to specify and save the Administrator’s ID name and password. System Setting – y Camera Name: Allow you to specify a name for your IP camera. y Location: Enter information of where your camera is located. y LED Control: You can set the LED of the DCS-900 to on (Normal), off (OFF), or blink randomly (Dummy). y User Access Control: Allow you to enable or disable user access control. Define Users – y Add User: This will enable you to add users.
MAINTENANCE > Backup and Restore The Backup and Restore option not only allows you to save the current configuration in a computer for backup by clicking Save button, but also allows you to reload a configuration that you saved before by clicking Browse to direct to the backup file, and then clicking Update Settings button for reloading with rebooting the device.
MAINTENANCE > Firmware Update The Firmware Update option displays you the current firmware’s information of your IP camera, and also allows you to upgrade the firmware of the IP camera when a new version of firmware is available. First, check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. Make sure that the firmware you want to use is saved on the local hard drive of your computer.
STATUS The Status section provides the detail information about your IP camera. STATUS> Device Info The Device Info option lists the following important settings that are currently set for your DCS-900, including detail information about Device Status, Ethernet Status, Video Status, Network Status, and Active Users.
HELP The Help screen provides you brief information about the DCS-900 for your reference.
Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port on the DCS-900 (For Installing Multiple Cameras) Opening ports will allow users to view the camera via the Internet. The ports that are opened must be unique for each camera in order to successfully view the images remotely.
Router Setup and Installation The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DIR-300 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Your WAN IP Address information will be listed on following window. NOTE: Because a dynamic WAN IP address can change from time to time depending on your ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP.
Assigning and Opening Virtual Server Ports 2) Open Virtual Server Ports To Enable Remote Image Viewing The Virtual Server Ports of your router must be opened for remote access to your camera. This is also referred to as port forwarding. Please proceed as follows: ‧ Select Enabled to enable virtual server settings. ‧ Select a camera name. ‧ Enter your camera’s Local IP Address in the Private IP field. ‧ Select TCP under Protocol Type.
Viewing Your Camera After all settings have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside your network will have access to the camera through a standard Web browser. To access from the Internet, simply type in the IP Address of the router given to you by your ISP, a colon, and the port number that you gave your camera. (e.g. http://205.163.122.96:83). To access from a computer on your local (home) network, simply enter the local IP Address of your camera (e.g. 192.168.0.35).
IPView SE Application Installation Click IPView SE of the Installation CD. IPView SE software is included for administrators to manage up to 4 DCS-900s remotely. Administrators can also record to hard drive and configure advanced settings for the DCS-900. IPView SE is a complete software management tool for the DCS-900 and includes all configurable settings available in the web configuration utility.
Click Next.
Click Yes.
Click Next.
Click Finish.
After successfully installing the IPView SE, the application program for the DCS-900 is automatically installed to \Programs\IPView SE Directory. To start running the IPView SE click on StartÆ ProgramsÆ IPView SEÆ IPView SE. Once the IPView SE application control panel is executed, the interface will appear.
IPView SE This section describes the operation of the IPView SE application user interface with detailed procedures for using the application. IPView SE allows you to manage your cameras by enabling you to search, configure, and preview all the DCS-900s from one location. It is designed with a user-friendly interface for ease of control and navigation.
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How to Add a New Camera To add a new camera, select the Camera button from the IPView SE. Make sure that the green lights are on when clicking the camera button. Select the camera you would like to connect to and click Add A Camera. If the camera is not listed in this list, click the Input IP Address button. Enter the IP Address of the camera in the specified field and click Add.
If you are unsure of the IP Address of the camera, you can click on Search to search for all available cameras that are installed on your local area network. NOTE: Only cameras on your local area network can be located using Search in IPView SE. If you want to add a camera via the Internet, you must enter in a public IP Address. Please note that if your camera is behind a router, you will need to enter your router’s WAN IP followed by a colon, then the port number that is assigned to your camera.
How to Delete a Camera Click the Liberate Camera button on the IPView SE, while you are connected to the camera you would like deleted. The IPView SE camera button becomes available as soon as you click on the Liberate Camera button. The green light from under the camera button will become grey.
How to Change the IP Address To change a camera’s IP Address, you must highlight the camera you wish to change. Click the Change IP Address button and the Change IP Address dialog box will appear. Select Manually Assign IP if you want to connect manually to the camera by providing the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. Select DHCP if you do not wish to assign an IP address to your camera.
How to Format the Camera View Select the Combine button on the IPView SE and you should see all four cameras combined (see image below). A maximum of 4 cameras can be viewed simultaneously with IPView SE.
How to Rotate the View In View Mode format, click on the Rotate button and the image should rotate 90° to the left (see image below).
View/List Click the View/List button in the View/List screen. . All the cameras and their properties, such as the camera name IP Address, user name, and functional information, will be displayed Zoom Click the Zoom button to zoom in on the camera image. The options under zoom are Fit Window x1, x1.5, x2, x2.5, x3, x3.5, and x4.
Color Setting Click the Color Setting button to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, and Hue. Wake Up Control Panel Click the Wake Up Control Panel button to open the control panel again when it is closed. Always on Top Click the Always on Top button to have the display screen always appear on top. Close Click the Close button to close the display screen of the camera.
How to take a Snap-Shot with the Camera In View Mode format select the Snapshot button snapshot picture. located on the upper left corner of the screen.
How to Start Recording To start recording with a camera, click the Manual Recording button . An AVI file will appear in your IPView SE folder. NOTE: You must stop recording before changing any camera settings. How to Stop Recording To stop recording with a camera, click the Manual Recording button again.
Motion Setting Click the Motion Setting button to setup the options for motion recording. On this screen you can select to Invoke Alarm and/or Sent E-mail. Click the E-mail Setting button to configure your E-mail. The Sensitivity Level can be adjusted between Low and High for motion recording.
Manual Recording Click the Manual Recording button to begin recording images from you camera. Schedule Recording Click the Schedule Recording button to record based on a specific time and date. Click Add to set the time and date recording.
Select Date Mode and enter in the Start date/time, and Stop date/time. The camera will start to record according to the specified date and time period entered. Select Week Mode to specify which date to record during the time period.
Motion Recording Clicking on the Motion Recording button will record images upon motion detection. When this option is selected and the camera detects motion within the range of the viewing window, recording will be triggered. Recording will continue until no motion is detected. Click on the Motion Setting button sensitivity levels for motion recording.
Scan Click the Scan button to display each camera one by one. When this option is selected the camera(s) will briefly display their images in the View Mode format. Camera’s Extra Information Click the Camera’s Extra Information button to view information about your camera.
Play Click the Play button to playback video recorded from your camera.
System Configure Click the System Configure button on the IPView SE. Profile: The DCS-900 will not have a profile to load initially, you will have to select all of your cameras and then click the Save or Save As buttons to save your profile. Up to four cameras can be saved per configuration, there are no limits as to how many configurations can be saved. Click the Load button to load any of your configurations.
Log Storage: The Single HDD Reserved Space option permits reserved HDD space from 500 MB to 1000 MB. The Split Recording File option is used to adjust the file size for recording the video images (the default setting is 10MB). If the recorded video files reach the file size, video images will be recorded into another file automatically. By File Size - permits recording by file size from 10 MB to 50 MB. Storage List: To add another storage, simply click the Add button.
To modify the storage, click the Modify button. You should see the storage dialog box again. To delete a record of storage, select the path and click the Delete button. If you try to delete the very last storage in the list, you will receive a warning message telling you to keep one record of storage at least. Recycle: The Reserved HDD space per camera option allows old video files to be overwritten and replaced by new recording files.
the amount of space left on your drive before overwrite takes place. For instance if you select 1000 MB and your total hard drive space is 3000MB, as soon as your drive reaches over a 1000 MB capacity your files will be overwritten. You can specify between 300MB to 10GB hard drive reserve space, depending on the free space available on your hard drive. Note: Selecting the Recycle option will disable the Recording File Path Settings in the Recording menu.
About Click the Help/About icon, and then select About for camera details such as software version.
Uninstall IPView SE Click on Start MenuÆ ProgramsÆ IPView SEÆ Uninstall IPView SE. A new prompt screen will be displayed like the one below confirming the removal. At the Confirm Uninstall dialog box, click OK to continue the process. The InstallShield Wizard prompt will appear. Click Finish to complete the uninstallation procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions Wired Network Camera Features 1 What is an Internet Camera? The Internet Camera is a standalone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11g standard. It is different from the conventional PC Camera. The Internet Camera is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based solutions providing a low cost solution that can transmit high quality video images for monitoring.
Wired Network Camera Installation 11 Why does the Power LED not light up constantly? The power supply used might be at fault. Confirm that you are using the provided power supply, which is DC 5V, for the Internet Camera and verify that the power supply is well connected. 12 Why does the LAN LED not light up properly? There might be a problem with the network cable. To confirm that the cables are working, PING the address of a known device on the network.
How to Ping Your IP Address The PING (Packet Internet Groper) command can determine whether a specific IP Address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for a reply. It is a very useful tool to confirm if the IP Address conflicts with the Internet Camera over the network. Follow the step-by-step procedure below to utilize the PING command. Start a DOS window StartÆ ProgramÆ AccessoriesÆ Command Prompt. Type ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP Address of the Internet Camera.
If you fail to connect to your camera you will see the following: Check to see if you have entered your camera’s IP Address correctly or reassign your camera’s IP Address.
Adjusting the Camera Focus To help you get the best image quality, keep in mind that while adjusting the DCS-900 focus you can preview the image quality from your Web browser. NOTE: You can further adjust the Internet Camera’s image quality through the Web Configuration under SETUP > Video. Please refer to the Web Configuration section for further details. Warning: Direct exposure to sunlight may cause permanent damage to the CMOS sensor.
Technical Specifications Network • TCP/IP (DHCP or Static IP Address) • Wired LAN: 10/100Mbps Web Access Requirements • Any Java-Enabled or ActiveX compatible Web Browser,. i.e. current versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator™. Media Streaming Protocol • HTTP Video Specification • Resolution: 640 x 480 • Sensor: 1/4” color CMOS sensor • Gain Control: 56dB • Exposure: Automatic • White Balance: Automatic • Shutter: Electronics 1/60 ~ 1/15,000 sec • Minimum Illumination: 2.5lux@F1.
Power Source: • 5V, 2.
