DCS-2100 User’s Manual Table of Contents Table Of Contents Package Contents ............................................................................... 6 Minimum System Requirements .............................................................. 6 Introduction ...................................................................................... 7 Features and Benefits .......................................................................... 8 Hardware Overview ........................................
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Table of Contents Tools ........................................................................................................... 57 Admin .................................................................................................... 57 System ................................................................................................... 58 Applications ........................................................................................... 60 Default ................
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Table of Contents Connection of the DCS-2100 ................................................................. 91 Backup Settings..................................................................................... 91 Using the Monitor Program ........................................................................ 91 Show the video of a specified channel .................................................. 93 Removing video from a display window ......................................
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Table of Contents Convenient display adjustment tool: ................................................... 107 Flexible searching range adjustment tool: .......................................... 107 System control tool: ............................................................................ 107 Logging In ................................................................................................ 108 Layout ...................................................................
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-2100 Internet Camera Cat5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter (5.0V, 2A) 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 Internet Explorer 6.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Introduction Introduction The D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-2100 Internet Camera is full featured surveillance system that connects to an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or broadband Internet connection to provide remote high-quality video. The DCS-2100 differs from a conventional PC Camera because it is a standalone system with a built-in CPU and Web server, providing a low-cost solution capable of solving demanding security and home/office monitoring needs.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Supports a Variety of Platforms: Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other Internet related protocols, the DCS-2100 Internet Camera can be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based features.
Hardware Overview DCS-2100 User’s Manual Hardware Overview Connections DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is labeled DC 5V with a single jack socket to supply power to the DCS-2100. Ethernet Cable Connector The DCS-2100 features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 UTP cable).
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Hardware Overview LEDs Power LED The power LED is position in the center of the camera below the Internet Camera Lens. As soon as the power adapter is connected to the camera, the power LED will flash red and blue several times, indicating that the DCS-2100 is conducting a self-test. Upon passing the self test, the LED will turn blue indicating a good connection to an Ethernet port, or red indicating that no connection has been made. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Connect to a Network If you are connecting the DCS-2100 to an Ethernet network, connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the Internet Camera’s bottom panel and attach it to the network. Attach the external power supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the Internet Camera’s bottom panel (labeled 5VDC) and connect it to your wall outlet.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard Installation Wizard After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the DCS-2100 Internet Camera, it is necessary to install software to configure and operate the camera. The first step is to install the Installation Wizard from the CD. Installation Wizard will allow you to configure the Internet Camera to your network. After the Installation Wizard software program is completed, you will have an operating and controllable Internet Camera.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard Click Installation Wizard. Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares to install. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard Click Next. The InstallShield will install in the following folder. To install into a different folder, click Browse and select another folder. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard Select the Program folder that Setup will add program icons to. You may type a new folder name, or select one from the existing folders list. Click Next. Please wait while the Installation Wizard is installed. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard Installation is now complete. Click Finish. To access the Installation Wizard screen, click on the Installation Wizard Icon on your desktop. The opening Installation Wizard screen will appear and show a MAC address of the DCS-2100 and an IP Address (which may or may not be correct depending on what you have your DCS-2100 connected to).
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard IMPORTANT: A hardware reset of the Internet Camera may be required if the Installation Wizard cannot find the camera. To accomplish this reset, press the reset hole on the back of the camera (see page 126 for the location of the reset hole). The LED on the front of the camera will begin blinking red and blue.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard The Installation Wizard will now show a MAC address for the DCS-2100 and an IP address. This IP address may not be correct at this step in the installation until you see “Yes” under the assigned column. The camera is now automatically configured with an IP address consistent to the device it is connected to. Select the MAC address. Click on the Link to Selected Devices button.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard After you click on the Link to Selected Devices button, Installation Wizard will automatically open your Internet browser to the IP Address of the DCS-2100 in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120. Your DCS-2100 may have a different IP Address. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard At this point we highly recommend that you click on Configuration, Tools, Admin, and enter in a password for security purposes. Enter the administrative password. Click Save and then the “X” at the top right-hand corner of your browser to close the page.
Installation Wizard Screen DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard Screen The following options are available on the Installation Wizard screen by clicking on the corresponding tab: Search: Click to search for any available cameras to connect to the network. Add: Click to manually add a camera to the network. A window will appear, prompting you to enter the camera’s IP address or domain name. A second window will appear, prompting you to enter the port number.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard Screen Setup On the initial Setup Screen you can configure System and Date/Time settings for each camera. Click Next to configure Network settings for the camera. System Settings: Enter a Camera Name and create a Root password for the camera. Date/Time Settings: Enter the Date and Time for each camera. These settings can also be configured on the Tools > System screen (page 58) when configuring the camera via a Web browser. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard Screen Network Settings Here users can configure the Network Settings for the camera. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default router IP, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. Automatically, the option to reset IP address at boot selected. If you would like to save your IP address settings, make sure to uncheck this box. These settings can also be configured on the Advanced > Network screen (page 46) when configuring the camera via a Web Browser.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Installation Wizard Screen Upgrade The upgrade window allows users to upload a saved firmware file. If the firmware is older than that currently on the camera, a screen will appear indicating so and prompting the user to confirm the upload. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Installation Wizard Screen DCS-2100 User’s Manual Package Information: This displays information about the firmware and plugin currently installed on the camera. Locate the Firmware to Upgrade: Indicate the location of the firmware to be uploaded to the camera. Selected Package: This displays the file name of the firmware selected for upload. Reset to Default Click the Reset to Default tab to reset the camera’s settings to factory defaults. About Click About to display the current version and date.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-2100 is a UPnP enabled Internet camera. If your operating system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me Click Add/Remove Windows Components. The following screen will appear. Select Networking Services (Communications in Windows Me). Click Details. Select Universal Plug and Play. Click OK. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me Click Next. Please wait while Setup configures the components. Click Finish. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me To view your DCS-2100 Internet Camera in an Internet browser, go to your Desktop and click My Network Places. The last three digits (120), represent the fourth octet of your Internet Camera’s IP address (in this example, 198.168.0.120). Click DCS-2100-120. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me After you click on the DCS-2100-120 icon, your Internet browser will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-2100, in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120. Your DCS-2100 may have a different IP Address. (Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows XP, similar screens will appear in Windows Me.) D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Installing IP Surveillance Software The IP surveillance software on the CD included with the DCS-2100 Internet Camera converts the DCS-2100 into a powerful, yet flexible, surveillance system for home or business, with these features: Real-time Monitoring Video Recording to hard disk High quality video High video compression ratio Maximum of 16 cameras with different display layouts Smart playback Triggered event browsing Fast database s
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Please read the Software Licensing Agreement and click Yes if you wish to accept the agreement. Click No to exit the installation. Enter your name and company information and click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Select the destination directory. Click Next. Select the program folder the software will be installed into. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Click Next. Click Finish. The installation is complete. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Testing the DCS-2100 Internet Camera Testing the DCS-2100 Internet Camera Open your Internet browser and type in the IP address of the DCS-2100. In this example the address is: http://192.168.0.120 (your DCS-2100 may have a different IP address based on what you used in the Installation Wizard program). The window in the center of your browser is the camera image window. You should now see a video image and hear the audio over your computer speakers from the DCS-2100.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Security Security At this point it is highly recommended that you click on the Configuration button on the Home screen, and then the Tools tab to bring you to the Admin screen. Enter a password for security purposes. To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized use of the Internet Camera, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System Administration settings to allow users entry and authorize privileges for all users.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router D-Link’s DCS-2100 is a versatile and cost effective Internet Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-2100 can be used with any wired router. This section explains how to view the camera from either the Internet or from inside your internal network.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router This is the IP Address assigned to your camera. Write it down for later use. 192.168.0.101 is only an example. You will probably have a different IP Address. 2 View the Internet Camera using your Internet Explorer Web browser Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Internet Camera by the Installation Wizard program.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router The Advanced > Network page displays the port settings for your camera. If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are already in use by other devices (e.g. in a multiple camera environment). Router Set-Up and Installation The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DI-624 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router Your WAN IP Address will be listed on the router’s Status > Device Info page. Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on your ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP. A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that will not change over time and will be more convenient for you to use to access your camera from a remote location.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router Follow these steps to configure your router’s Virtual Server settings: 1 Click Enabled. 2 Enter a different name for each entry. 3 Enter your camera’s local IP Address (e.g., 192.168.0.102 in the example in step 2 on page 38) in the Private IP field. 4 Select Both under Protocol Type (TCP and UDP) 5 If you are using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the Public and Private Port section, click Apply.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Viewing Your Camera Viewing Your Camera After all the router settings have been entered correctly, a PC user inside or outside your network will have access to the camera through the Internet Explorer Web browser. To access the camera from the Internet, type the IP Address of the router given to you by your ISP, followed by a colon, and the port number that you gave your camera (e.g., http://205.163.122.96:83).
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser If you are following this manual in the order it is presented, you should now have an operating DCS-2100 Internet Camera configured with the Installer program. You also have installed the IP surveillance software from the CD.
Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser DCS-2100 User’s Manual Home Page Screen The image from the DCS-2100 should be visible from the Home page on your computer monitor. Snapshot: Click on the Snapshot button to capture a snapshot image. The image will pop up in a new window. This image can be saved to a local hard drive. Connection Type: Click on the Connection Type button to change settings related to the camera connection.
Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser DCS-2100 User’s Manual Connection Type Media Option: Protocol Option: D-Link Systems, Inc. Allows a user to disable audio when viewing video. The UDP Protocol should be chosen for the most users. Generally, the client computer will automatically try these protocols in the following order, UDP -> TCP -> HTTP. After the client connects to the DCS-2100 successfully, the working protocol will be displayed in Protocol Option.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Configuration There are 5 tabs across the top of the Configuration screen. From each tab, different elements of the DCS-2100 can be configured. The Advanced tab is the default screen in Configuration and Network is the default screen under Advanced. Any changes made to these settings will require the system to restart to validate. Make sure every field is correctly typed before clicking on Apply. Advanced > Network D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Advanced The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: Network, DDNS & UPnP, Video, Image Setting, and Motion Detection. Network Reset IP Address at next boot: IP address: Once the DCS-2100 is configured, this box should be unchecked at all times. If the box has been checked and the connection is lost, run the Installation Wizard to find the camera’s IP address. Necessary for network identification.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual SMTP account name 2: SMTP password 2: Recipient email address 2: Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser The user name for the second SMTP server. The password used to log into the second e-mail account. (The password will appear as dots instead of entered characters.) The e-mail address of recipients for the secondary server. Return email address: The return e-mail address to use if the snapshot or system log e-mail fails to send.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual 2nd FTP server: 2nd FTP user name: 2nd FTP password: 2nd FTP remote folder: Secondary FTP passive mode: Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser The domain name or IP address of the external FTP server. Note that the 2nd FTP server will only be used if the 1st FTP server is unavailable. If the image upload to the 1st FTP server is successful, no attempts will be made to connect to the 2nd FTP server. Granted user name on the backup FTP server.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser DDNS & UPnP Click the DDNS & UPnP button from the Configuration screen to access DDNS & UPnP settings. Advanced > DDNS & UPnP Dynamic DNS (DDNS): Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Service) is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing (dynamic) IP address. 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.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Username / Email: Enter your username or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS server. Password / Key: Enter your password or key used to connect to the DDNS server. UPnP: UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-2100 is a UPnP enabled internet camera.
Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser DCS-2100 User’s Manual Color: Select the option for color or monochrome video display. Size: Three options exist for the sizes of the video display. You can select between 160x120, 320x240, or 640x480. In 640x480 mode, the frame rate will be reduced to 10fps and increased to 30fps automatically when it is switched back to a lower image size.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Recommendations for Setting Video for the Best Performance: “Best performance” means the image refresh rate should be the fastest possible and the video quality should be the best possible at the lowest network bandwidth possible. Three factors, Maximum frame rate, Fix bit rate, and Fix quality in the Video Configuration page, are related to performance.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Image Setting Click the Image Setting button from the Configuration screen to access additional settings that affect how the video image appears. Advanced > Image Setting From this screen you can fine tune the video image. Image Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue are all adjusted in the same manner. For each video compensation you can set from among eleven levels ranged from -5 to +5. The default setting is zero for each adjustment.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Motion Detection Click the Motion Detection button from the Configuration screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-2100 Internet Camera can serve as a security device by recording only when motion is detected. Advanced > Motion Detection Enable motion detection: Check this option to turn on the motion detection. Window Name: The text entered here will show at the top of the motion window.
Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser DCS-2100 User’s Manual New: Click to add a new window. A maximum of three motion windows can be opened simultaneously. Use your mouse to drag the window frame to resize or the title bar to move. Clicking on the ‘x’ at the upper right corner of the window will close the window. Save: Saves the related settings of that window. To display motion detection, a graphic bar will rise or fall depending on the image variation.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Tools The Tools tab provides the following configuration options: Admin, System, Applications, and Default. Admin Click on the Tools tab to access 4 utility screens for controlling and administering the DCS-2100. The default screen in Tools is the Admin screen. Tools > Admin The DCS-2100 is manufactured without any passwords by default.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Guest account: Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser User name is demo. No password is required. This is useful for demonstrations and keeps guests separate from users with accounts. System Click on the System button to access the System settings from the Tools menu. Tools > System Camera name: The text will display as the title of the window within the Windows operating system. This name will also display on the log-in screen (once a password has been set).
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Sync with computer time: Synchronize the date and time of DCS-2100 with the local computer. The date and time of the PC is displayed and updated in the DCS-2100. Manual: Adjust the date and time according to what is entered by the administrator. Notice the format in the related field while typing. Automatic: Synchronize with the NTP server over the Internet whenever the DCS-2100 starts up.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Applications Click on the Applications button to access the Applications settings from the Tools menu. Tools > Applications Sunday through Saturday: Select the weekdays that should perform the following operations: Snapshots begin at: Set the time to start operations. Setting the begin time the same as the stop time will force the operations to run continuously. Snapshots end at: D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser All the time except for the above schedule: If you do not wish to set a schedule, this box must be checked. Delay second(s) before detecting next event: Sets the time delay before restarting to check the trigger condition when the current condition is triggered. Take snapshots at second(s) after event: After a snapshot is taken because of a trigger, another snapshot will be taken after the configured time in seconds.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Send snapshots by FTP: The captured snapshots will upload to the external FTP server with the file name depending on the next option. FTP put snapshots with date and time suffix: If the suffix is added, the captured date and time can be easily differentiated from the snapshot file name in either sequential or event operation. For instance, “video@20020102030405.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Status The Tools tab provides the following configuration options: Device Info and Log. Device Info Click on the Status tab to access Device Info and a Log of DCS-2100 system activity. The Device Info is the default screen when you click on the Status tab.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Log Click on the Log button to access a system log of system activity from the Status menu. The content of the log file reveals useful information about the current configuration and connection logged after the DCS-2100 boots up. Status > Log D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Help Click on the Help tab to access descriptions of the particular function you need help with. The help screen is organized in the order of the tabs and then each menu item under that tab. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Record Snapshots to your FTP Server with Motion Detection Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection Administrators can combine options on the application page to perform many useful security applications. There are two kinds of actions that can respond to the motion detection event that include uploading snapshots over the internet and driving attached devices. To upload the snapshots, users can choose either email or FTP according to user’s needs.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Record Snapshots to your FTP Server with Motion Detection In this window, follow the steps below to ensure that motion detection is correctly enabled: 1 Check “Enable motion detection.” 2 Click on “New” to have a new window to monitor video. 3 Enter in a window name. 4 Tune the “Sensitivity” and “Percentage” according to the local environment. 5 Click on save to enable the activity display.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Record Snapshots to your FTP Server with Motion Detection In this window, enter the settings for the FTP server you wish to record to. Optionally, you can enter settings for a secondary backup FTP server. Local FTP server port: The Default port is 21. To connect to an FTP sever, it is recommended that you do not change the port number unless your camera is behind a router.
Record Snapshots to your FTP Server with Motion Detection DCS-2100 User’s Manual For detailed information about each setting, please refer to Configuration > Advanced > Network in the section titled “Using the DCS-2100 With an Internet Browser” (page 47). Click the apply button when finished. Next, click the Applications button under the Tools tab to set the application settings for the DCS-2100.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Record Snapshots to your FTP Server with Motion Detection 5 Check the window name (in this case Back Door). 6 Check “Upload snapshots while motion detected.” 7 Click “Send snapshots by FTP” and check “FTP put snapshots with date and time suffix” 8 Click the “Apply” button to save the settings. Click the apply button when finished. You are now able to record snapshots to your FTP server when motion detection is triggered. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Using IP Surveillance Software Installing the IP surveillance software Hardware System Requirements Before you begin installing this application software, the hardware system requirements must be checked first. The minimum system requirements recommended for this application are as follows: Browser: Internet Explorer 6.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Click Next. The License Agreement window below will appear. Please read the following license agreement carefully. Click Yes to accept this agreement and proceed with the installation. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Next, the User information window below will appear. This window will prompt you to enter the user name and company name. Enter your user name and company name and then click “Next” to continue. You must setup the administrator’s password in order to proceed. Input and confirm your password in the window shown in below. Click Next to continue. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Select the installation directory for this application software and click Next, which is shown in the figure below. You can change the installation directory by clicking Browse. Select a program folder to install the application software and then click Next, which is shown in the figure below. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software After checking all the setup information in the window shown below, click Next to start the installation of the application. Click Finish, in the window shown below, to finish installation. The program is now installed on your computer. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Launcher Launcher is a controller program that allows users to invoke Monitor or Playback quickly. System Tray Icon The Launcher icon reflects current state of IP surveillance. The icon in the system tray signifies that the IP surveillance Software is currently active on the system. Security for Launcher When Launcher starts, there is no need to undergo a username/password check.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual When Launcher is locked, the unlock window will appear, prompting for the user password in order to unlock. The input area of the dialog will be grayed (disabled) for 60 seconds after 3 consecutive failures. User Interface Below is the user interface for Launcher: The main user interface for Launcher is an icon on system tray, and the popup menu appears when the user clicks on the icon.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Tools: Contains many utilities. Currently only change password is implemented. The change password dialog looks like this: Autorun at Startup: Users can select whether or not to autorun Launcher when Window boots up. Monitor: Starts up the Monitor program. If the Monitor program is already running, clicking this button will re-open the Monitor window. Playback: Starts up the Playback program.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Monitor Program Features of the Monitor Program Traditional Surveillance Features: Real-time monitoring Pan and Tilt control Recording Special Features: The digital surveillance system supports not only the features listed above, but also the following features, which make the system more powerful and convenient.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Application Layout and Functionalities This section demonstrates a global view of the monitor program, shown below. The components of the monitor tool will be introduced in detail in the following sections. There are several parts in the monitor tool: Misc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Layout area: You can change the monitoring layout in this area. There are six kinds of layouts: 1, 4, 6, 9, 13, or 16 video display windows in the video area. Hard disk status: In this area, you can get the status of the hard disk in which the video database resides. The status reminds you to arrange the available storage size of the recorded video database.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software The Admin Privilege In the Monitor program, the admin has the right to access the DCS-2100 Network Camera through this application software and change the local settings as well. But the admin password for the software is not the same as the admin password for the Internet camera. You can change the settings of each selected Internet camera from the Monitor program only if you have the admin password for the Internet camera.
Network Configuration DCS-2100 User’s Manual The Layout of the Configuration This section discusses the local settings for the connection and the functional configuration of each camera. If you are interested in the remote settings for each camera, you can refer to “Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser” (page 43). In the local settings, shown below, three main functionalities are provided: Insert: Click to insert a new camera to the list. Delete: Click to delete a camera from the list.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Insert To insert a remote network camera to the camera list. Click the Insert button, an “Insert New Channel” dialog will popup, as shown below. Specify the IP address, port, and admin password of the network camera, click the Ok button to close the dialog. Then the system will try to connect to the selected camera. If the connection succeeds, the camera will be inserted to the camera selection list.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Delete The deletion of a device is a much easier operation than “insertion”. It removes the selected network camera from the camera list. Highlight the camera that you want to delete from the list and click on the Delete button. The selected camera will be deleted. History Clicking the History button will popup a historical camera list, which lists the latest 16 cameras you inserted into the camera list.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Alert Settings Specific alert actions can be performed by setting the options in this window. Enable motion detect: This will trigger an alert sound that has been specified in the section titled “Global Settings \ Alert Sound.” Check this option to enable audio alerts for the selected camera. Enable digital input: This function is similar to “Enable Motion Detect” mentioned above.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Press the left mouse button at the gray index field of the camera you would like to move. Move the mouse to your new selected location and release the mouse button. Then Video 1 will be moved (to the 12th row in this example). Once you click the Save button in the left-bottom corner of this window, the changes for all camera configurations will be saved and will be applied immediately to the IP surveillance. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Global Settings After completing the connection to each remote Network Camera, we need to configure some global settings for all the cameras. These include the video database directory, the usage of the Hard disk, and options for video display. You can activate the global settings window from “Configuration Menu > Global Settings...” shown above.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Directory Settings Snapshot directory: The directory for storing snapshots in *.bmp format from video channels of the monitor tool and playback programs, which is shown on page 88. Recording directory: The directory for storing the recorded video data from video channels. Scheduler directory: The directory for storing the default and user-customized schedules for the scheduled recording of each channel.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Display Options In the video displaying frame of each channel, there are two status bars. The upper bar contains “Location” (channel number + camera name) and “Remote Time.” The lower bar contains “Connection Time” (Day:Hour:Min) and “Recording time” (Day: Hour:Min). All of them, shown in the figure below, can be enabled or disabled here individually for the status indication. Apply to full screen mode can also be turned on here.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Backup Settings Using Backup Settings in the global settings window, you can backup recorded data from selected cameras to a specified location. Directory: This is the directory where backup data will be saved. You can select the location by clicking on the folder icon. Size: You can set the size limit of the data that will be backed up. The default size limit is 10MB.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual There is a unique light signal associated with each channel number. It indicates the status of the dedicated video channel, which is depicted as follows: Off: The video channel is not connected with any DCS-2100 yet. Green: The green light means the DCS-2100 associated with this channel number is connected, and the video is monitored in the video area. Red: The red light indicates the video from this channel is recording into the video database.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Show the video of a specified channel This section depicts the method of how to show the video of a specific channel in a display window. Step 1: Move the mouse cursor to the camera you would like display in the window. Video 1 Step 2: Press and hold the left mouse button, and then move the cursor to a display window in the video area on the right side of the screen.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Removing video from a display window Step 1: Move the mouse cursor to the display window that contains the video channel you wish to remove. Step 2: Note that the cursor will change to the hand-shape when it has been moved onto the displaying frame. After that, press the left mouse button and hold it. Step 3: Move the cursor, while still holding the left mouse button, to the trashcan in the common area of the monitor program.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software The Layout There are six different layouts available, as shown below, for the display windows in the monitor program. You can select between 1 camera, 4 camera, 6, camera, 9 camera, 13 camera, and 16 camera layout. You can select one of them by clicking on a layout icon. In each layout, you can drag and drop the “channel number” to any display window in the video area.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual To view an individual camera from the multi-camera layout, double-click on the desired display window. You will see that the size of the display window is the same as the onechannel layout. Clicking the Back button in the upper-left corner of the video area will switch to the previous selected multi-camera layout. The position that each video channel is in for every layout will be saved for the next time the layout is selected.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Clicking on the “DI/DO” button shown below, you can switch to the DI/DO controls. The color of the channel number indicates the status of the camera’s DI (Digital Input). You can click the “Switch button” to change the HI/LOW state of the DO (Digital Output). With these features, you can monitor the remote sensor input from DI and also trigger the camera by DO switch.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software If you have checked the box “Enable Motion Detect” or “Enable Digital Input” on the Camera Configurations > Alert Settings screen, the alert message will show in the window shown above. Once the alert, caused by motion detection or a digital input level change is triggered, the alert message will be shown in this window. If there are more events than this window can display, a scroll bar will appear.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Quit: Minimize: By clicking this button, IP surveillance will be closed with the latest settings saved. Minimize the Monitor program. Full Screen: With this function, you can enlarge the selected video channel to a full-screen display. Pres the “ESC” key on the keyboard or double click the mouse on the screen to return to a regular display. Stop Alert Sound: If an alert is triggered, the alert sound will start to play.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Snapshot: This button will take a snapshot of the selected video channel and then save the picture as a bitmap file to the hard disk. You can set the directory for storing these bitmap files at the “Configuration menu > Global Settings screen”. Please refer to the section titled “Global Settings” for more details. Printer: Click on the printer icon to print the current image to your default printer.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Using the Scheduler This section discusses the method of how to use the scheduler. Start the Scheduler The scheduler will not be accessible until at least one camera has been added to the camera list. Go to the configuration menu and click on Scheduler to launch the Scheduler. The Layout and Functionalities Introduction The layout of the scheduler and its components, shown below, will be described.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Video Channel Selection Area: The video channel selection area provides the IP addresses and location information of the connected video channels for the user’s reference. You can select a video channel in this area and create a schedule for it. Primary Schedule: The Primary schedule consists of the day time-line, week timeline, begin time selector, end time selector, and event mode settings.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Primary Schedule Schedule with Time Lines There are two different time-lines: hour unit time-line and week unit time-line. You can make your own schedule by plotting markers in all time-lines. These two time lines are associated with each other. That is, if you make changes in one time-line, the corresponding changes will be applied with scale to the other three time-lines in the same schedule.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Marking/Unmarking the Recording Time on the Hour Time-Line You can apply the one-click function by clicking the left mouse button and dragging to mark the time on this time-line. The operating method for the hour time-line is the same as that of the week time-lines. Please refer to the previous section about marking/ unmarking on the week time-line for more details.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Schedule in Event Mode You can select to record in Event mode or Continuous mode by the Schedule mode selector as shown in the figure below. There are two types of event recording. Please refer to the following two sections for more information. Motion Detection As shown below, you can check the windows that you would like to record while the motion detection is triggered.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Schedule in Continuous mode If you select Continuous mode in the schedule mode selector, it will record continuously during the schedule that is set up by the user. Secondary Schedule Secondary schedule is for recording outside of the primary schedule. The secondary schedule provides options to record without a specified date or time. Schedule modes There are three modes in the secondary schedule: Disable, Event mode, and Continuous mode.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Save As...: This button is used to save the current schedule as another file name instead of the default name. Undo: Click on this button to undo all changes for the current schedule since the last save. Close: Click on this button to close the scheduler. Playback Program The playback program is a very powerful, convenient, and easy way to browse the recorded video.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Logging In Before you start the playback program, it is necessary for you to log in to the application software. The figure below shows the login dialog. For security concerns, only the admin account can log in to this program. To change the password of the admin account, please refer to the section titled “Logging In.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Main Areas Display Area The display area is able to show the surveillance database of each camera by time. You can change the video size through the display adjustment tool and the playback method through the play control tool. Under the normal display mode as shown in the figure below, you can just double click on the frame area to change the frame size to 1:1 or 2.25:1. Histogram Area The histogram is an interactive control.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Settings After the main window is shown on the screen, you must modify the settings to make it to work properly. Click on the “Settings” button, shown below, in the system control tool, and the setting dialog will appear on the screen. The items in the settings windows are: Database Location: The most important item in the settings dialog is the database location setting.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Modulation Mode: The modulation mode cannot be changed. This depends on how you recorded the video sequence in the monitor program. If you select the wrong mode, the video shown in the display area will become distorted. If you have chosen the wrong modulation mode, you may open the settings dialog again, change to the correct mode, and restart the playback program. The display will now be normal.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Histogram Area The histogram area in the normal display (single frame) mode only shows the events’ occurred time and the percentage of motion detection with red bars. If you want to access the histogram area, you must change the area selection indicator to the histogram area. You can mark one time interval you want to see with a color-inverted region by dragging your mouse with the left button pressed (as shown below).
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Location Selector The location selector is a control that lets you select the camera you want to see (refer to the figure above). The location name is the same as the camera name (text on video) unless you have specified otherwise. Period Selector Period selector provides you a precise way to choose the start time and the end time of a new period. The end time must be later than the start time.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Play Control For the play control, the jog dial, shown in the figure below, is used to provide the easiest method of controlling the video sequence display. All buttons can control the displaying frame in the normal display mode. Play: The supported “Play” button is an intelligent play user-interface. The functionality of this button can vary to fit different circumstances.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Display Adjustment Tool When you move the mouse cursor to the displaying area, the display adjustment toolbox will appear. Using the display adjustment toolbox, you can change the displaying video sequence to the size you want to see in the normal display mode when you move the area selection indicator to the display area. The figure below shows the display adjustment toolbox and its own three elements, i.e. “Zoom In”, “Zoom Out”, and “Full Screen.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual Searching Range Adjustment Toolbox When you move the mouse cursor to the alert histogram area, the display adjustment toolbox will change to a range adjustment toolbox. The range adjustment toolbox provides a faster way to change the range of the displayed time period. By using this toolbox, you can browse the database of one location from any 10-second interval of the entire range.
Using IP Surveillance Software DCS-2100 User’s Manual System Control Toolbox The system control toolbox provides some basic operations for the playback program. The figure below shows the three elements of the system control toolbox, i.e. “Lock Window”, “Settings”, “Minimize”, and “Exit.” Lock Window: If you are away from your computer, for security reasons, we recommend that you to close the playback program or you can just click on the “Lock Window” button to lock the main window.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection To schedule video recording with motion detection, you must first enable motion detection on the Internet Camera. Click the Motion Detection button under the Advanced tab from the Configuration screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-2100 Internet Camera can serve as a security device by recording only when motion is detected.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection For detailed information about each setting, please refer to Configuration > Advanced > Motion Detection in the section titled “Using the DCS-2100 With an Internet Browser” (page 55). Next, run the IP surveillance program. Click on the Configurations button and select Scheduler. In the Primary Schedule you can choose either Once (for one time recording) or Every Day (for scheduled recording).
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection In this window, follow the steps below to schedule video recording with motion detection in the Primary Schedule: 1 Check if you want the recording schedule to occur Once or Every day. 2 Set the date, time-line, and begin and end times for recording. 3 Check Event Mode. 4 Select the motion detection window that will be used to trigger motion detection.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Features 1 What is an Internet Camera? The Internet Camera is a stand-alone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It differs from a 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.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 6 When physically connecting the Internet Camera to a network what network cabling is required? The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking. 7 Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on a computer? No, the DCS-2100 Internet Camera is used only on an wireless 802.11g, Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. The D-Link DSB-C110, DSB-C310 can be used as a PC Camera (Webcam).
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 11 Why does the Internet Camera work locally but not externally? This might be caused by network firewall protection. The firewall may need to have some settings changed in order for the Internet Camera to be accessible outside your local LAN. Check with the Network Administrator for your network. Make sure that the Internet Camera isn’t conflicting with any Web server you may have running on your network.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 14 The focus on the Internet Camera is bad, how can I correct it? Adjust the Internet Camera focus manually as described in Adjusting the Internet Camera Focus section (page 127). 15 Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem? The video images might be noisy if the Internet Camera is used in a very low light environment. To solve this issue you need more lighting.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 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 can also provide a very useful tool to confirm if the IP address conflicts with Internet Camera over the network. Follow the step-by-step procedure below to utilize the PING command but first you must disconnect Internet Camera from the network.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Reset and Restore Reset and Restore There is a button hidden in the pinhole beside the Ethernet socket. It is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the DCS-2100 will return the system back to a normal state. If the system still has problems after reset, restore the factory settings and install again: RESET: 1 Lightly press and release the reset button on the back of the camera.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus Adjusting the Camera Focus The DCS-2100 Internet Camera features an interchangeable lens that can be used for different applications as necessary. It supports rotational focus control so the lens can be adjusted to focus under normal and stable conditions to maximize the image quality of the Internet Camera. To adjust the focus of the lens you will need to turn the lens slowly either clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired image appears.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Remote management Camera configuration and Camera system log can be accessed remotely via Internet Explorer 5.x or above Web browser. Networking Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, NTP, DNS, DHCP, DDNS, and UPnP Ethernet 10BaseT or 100BaseT Fast Ethernet auto-negotiation WLAN 2.4GHz 802.11g DSSS CSMA/CA Protocol Bit rate:* 54/22/11/5.5/2/1 Mbps Security: Up to 128-bit WEP Video Algorithm supported H.
DCS-2100 User’s Manual Technical Specifications General I/O 1 opto-isolated sensor input (max. 12VDC 50mA) 1 relay output (max. 24VDC 1A, 125VAC 0.5A) Security Administrator and user group protected Password authentication LED indicator Bi-color status indicator Camera specification 1/4 inch color CMOS sensor 1.0Lux/F1.8 AGC/AWB Electronic shutter: 1/60 ~ 1/15000 second Fixed focal type lens, 4mm, F1.8 Power 5VDC 2.0A, external power supply Weight 245 grams (8.6 oz.) Dimension 114.3mm(L) x 72.
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