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Table of Contents Product Overview.......................................................................... 4 Package Contents.................................................................. 4 Introduction............................................................................. 5 System Requirements.......................................................... 5 Features..................................................................................... 6 Hardware Overview...............................
Section 1: Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCS-2330L HD Wireless Outdoor Cloud Camera CAT5 Ethernet cable Power adapter (Pre-Attached) CD-ROM with User Manual and software Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 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.
Section 1: Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-2330L HD Wireless Outdoor Cloud Camera. The DCS-2330L is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-2330L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and outdoor surveillance.
Section 1: Product Overview Features Simple to Use The DCS-2330L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software. The DCS-2330L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for other browsers such as Firefox® and Safari®. Supports a Variety of Platforms Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. The DCS-2330L can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based features.
Section 1: Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Camera Lens Records video of the surrounding area 2 Light Sensor The light sensor measures the lighting conditions and switches between color and infrared accordingly 3 Microphone Records audio from the surrounding area 4 PIR 5 IR LED 6 WPS Status LED 7 Power/Status LED 8 Antenna D-Link DCS-2330L User Manual Passive Infrared sensor for motion detection Infrared LED illuminates the camera's field of view at night I
Section 1: Product Overview Rear: External 1 2 5 6 3 7 4 1 Weatherproof Cover 2 Protective Cable Cover 3 Weatherproof Cover 4 Weatherproof Screw Covering 5 Power Cable Receptacle 6 WPS Button 7 Adjustment Ring D-Link DCS-2330L User Manual Weatherproof protective panel Weatherproof cable connection cover Weatherproof cover for the MicroSD Card slot and reset button Weatherproof protective covering for enclosure screws Connects to the included DC 5 V power adapter Press this button, the
Section 1: Product Overview Rear: Internal 1 2 3 1 DC Power Connector 2 RJ45 Ethernet Port 3 Reset Button 4 SD Memory Card Slot D-Link DCS-2330L User Manual 4 Connected to the included DC 5 V power adapter RJ45 connector for Ethernet Use a paperclip or similar tool to press and hold the recessed button for 10 seconds to reset the camera Insert a MicroSD card for for storing recorded images and video 9
Section 1: Product Overview Removing the Top Panel 2 3 4 Step 1: Place the camera face down on a non-slip flat surface. Step 2: Carefully pry out the two protective rubber screw coverings using a thin flat blade. Step 3: Undo the two screws using a Philips #00 Screwdriver. Step 4: Lift off the protective panel. Note: To ensure that the camera stays weatherproof, users are advised to ensure that all the rubber seals are secured firmly in place.
Section 1: Product Overview Replacing the Ethernet Cable 3 2 Step 1: Follow the steps outlined in "Removing the Top Panel" on page 10. Step 2: Unplug the Ethernet cable from the RJ45 connector. Step 3: Carefully remove the weatherproof cable connection cover. Step 4: Attach the weatherproof cable connection cover to the new Ethernet cable. Step 5: Plug the new Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector. Step 6: Follow the steps outlined in "Reattaching the Top Panel" on page 12.
Section 1: Product Overview Reattaching the Top Panel 3 2 1 Step 1: Seat the protective panel, ensuring a tight fit with the inlaid rubber seal. Step 2: Replace the two screws. Ensure that the screws are tightened firmly. Step 3: Firmly replace the protective rubber screw coverings. Note: To ensure that the camera stays weatherproof, users are advised to ensure that all the rubber seals are secured firmly in place.
Section 1: Product Overview Removing the Bottom Panel Step 1: Place the camera face down on a non-slip flat surface. Step 2: Carefully pry out the two protective rubber screw coverings using a thin flat blade. Step 3: Undo the two screws using a Philips #00 Screwdriver. 2 3 4 Step 4: Lift off the protective panel. If you need to install an SD Memory Card please skip to "Installing an SD Memory Card" on page 14. Using the Reset Button If you need to use the Reset Button follow these steps.
Section 1: Product Overview Installing an SD Memory Card Step 1: Follow the steps outlined in "Removing the Bottom Panel" on page 13. Step 2: Insert a MicroSD Memory card into the slot, with the notch facing right. Step 3: Follow the steps outlined in "Reattaching the Bottom Panel" on page 14. 2 Reattaching the Bottom Panel Step 1: Seat the protective panel, ensuring a tight fit with the inlaid rubber seal. Step 2: Replace the two screws. Ensure that the screws are tightened firmly.
Section 1: Product Overview Optional: WPS Wireless Connection Alternatively, if your router supports WPS, you can use the WPS button on the camera to easily create a secure wireless connection to your network. To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for approximately 5-6 seconds. The blue WPS status LED on the front panel will blink. Step 2 Within 60 seconds press the WPS button on your router.
Section 2: Installation Installation Zero Configuration Setup If you have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router, you can take advantage of Zero Configuration. Zero Configuration automatically configures your camera's settings for you, and adds it to your mydlink account automatically. This type of setup allows you to set up your camera by simply plugging it in and connecting it to your router.
Section 2: Installation Check Your mydlink Account Open a web browser and login to your mydlink account. The mydlink page will check for new devices and display a New device Found! pop-up notification in the bottom-left corner. Click the notification to continue. A summary and confirmation notification will appear with the automatically configured details. Make a note of the details and click Yes to add the camera to your account.
Section 2: Installation Zero Configuration will navigate to the mydlink Live View tab for your camera where you will see a screen similar to the following. DCS-2330L If you wish to connect your camera to your router wirelessly, you can simply disconnect the Ethernet cable and move the camera to its intended location; your router's wireless settings have been automatically transferred to the camera, and no further configuration is required.
Section 2: Installation Camera Installation Wizard Windows Users Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the autorun program. Simply click Set up your Cloud Camera to go through the Setup Wizard, which will guide you step-by-step through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account.
Section 2: Installation Mac Users Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive. On the desktop, open your CD drive and double-click on the SetupWizard file. SetupWizard Within 20-30 seconds, the Setup Wizard will open, which will guide you step-by-step through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account. Note: mydlink portal requires JavaTM to function correctly.
Section 2: Installation Manual Hardware Installation If you wish to set up your camera without using the Camera Setup Wizard, please follow these steps. Note: In order to use the mydlink features of this product, you will need to go through the Camera Setup Wizard. Connect the Ethernet Cable Carefully remove the rubber seal on the back of the DCS-2330L and use the included Ethernet cable to connect the DCS-2330L to your network.
Section 2: Installation mydlink After registering your DCS-2330L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard, you will be able to remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website.
Section 3: Configuration Configuration Using the Configuration Interface After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The camera’s built-in Web configuration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DCS-2330L. At the end of the wizard, enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser, such as Mozilla Firefox. To log in, use the User name admin and the password you created in the Installation Wizard.
Section 3: Configuration Live Video This section shows your camera’s live video. You may select any of the available icons listed below to operate the camera. You may also select your language using the drop-down menu on the left side of the screen. You can zoom in and out on the live video image using your mouse. Right-click to zoom out or left-click to zoom in on the image. SD Status: This option displays the status of the SD card.
Section 3: Configuration Global View: This window indicates the total field of view (FOV) of the camera. The red box indicates the visible region of interest (ROI). Language: You may select the interface language using this menu. Go To: If any presets have been defined, selecting a preset (Preset List) from this list will display it.
Section 3: Configuration Setup Setup Wizard To configure your Network Camera, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Alternatively, you may click Manual Internet Connection Setup to manually configure your Network Camera and skip to "Network Setup" on page 32. To quickly configure your Network Camera’s motion detection settings, click Motion Detection Setup Wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Motion Detection Setup and skip to "Motion Detection" on page 43.
Section 3: Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the internet. Click Next to continue. Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose. Click Next to continue.
Section 3: Configuration Select Static IP if your Internet Service Provider has provided you with connection settings, or if you wish to set a static address within your home network. Enter the correct configuration information and click Next to continue. If you are using PPPoE, select Enable PPPoE and enter your user name and password, otherwise click Next to continue.
Section 3: Configuration Configure the correct time to ensure that all events will be triggered as scheduled. Click Next to continue. If you have selected DHCP, you will see a summary of your settings, including the camera's IP address. Please write down all of this information as you will need it in order to access your camera. Click Apply to save your settings.
Section 3: Configuration Motion Detection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your camera's motion detection functions. Click Next to continue. Step 1 This step will allow you to enable or disable motion detection, specify the detection sensitivity, and adjust the camera’s ability to detect movement. You may specify whether the camera should capture a snapshot or a video clip when motion is detected.
Section 3: Configuration Step 3 This step allows you to specify how you will receive event notifications from your camera. You may choose not to receive notifications, or to receive notifications via e-mail or FTP. Please enter the relevant information for your e-mail or FTP account. Click Next to continue. Step 4 You have completed the Motion Detection Wizard. Please verify your settings and click Apply to save them. Please wait a few moments while the camera saves your settings and restarts.
Section 3: Configuration Network Setup Use this section to configure the network connections for your camera. All relevant information must be entered accurately. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. LAN Settings: This section lets you configure settings for your local area network. DHCP: Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and would like your camera to obtain an IP address automatically.
Section 3: Configuration Enable UPnP Port Enabling this setting allows the camera to add port Forwarding: forwarding entries into the router automatically on a UPnP capable network. Enable PPPoE: Enable this setting if your network uses PPPoE. User Name / Enter the username and password for your PPPoE Password: account. Re-enter your password in the Confirm Password field. You may obtain this information from your ISP. HTTP Port: The default port number is 80. Access Name for The default name is video#.
Section 3: Configuration Access name for This Network Camera supports multiple streams stream 1 ~ 3: simultaneously. The access name is used to differentiate the streaming source (video profile). COS SETTING: Enabling the Class of Service setting implements a best-effort policy without making any bandwidth reservations. QOS SETTING: Enabling QoS allows you to specify a traffic priority policy to ensure a consistent Quality of Service during busy periods.
Section 3: Configuration Wireless Setup This section allows you to set up and configure the wireless settings on your camera. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Site Survey: Click the Rescan button to scan for available wireless networks. After scanning, you can use the drop-down box to select an available wireless network. The related information (SSID, Wireless Mode, Channel, Authentication, Encryption) will be automatically filled in for you.
Section 3: Configuration Dynamic DNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modified. A user name and password are required when using the DDNS service. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Enable DDNS: Select this checkbox to enable the DDNS function. Server Address: Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pull down menu or enter the server address manually.
Section 3: Configuration Image Setup In this section, you may configure the video image settings for your camera. A preview of the image will be shown in Live Video. Enable Privacy The Privacy Mask setting allows you to specify up Mask: to 3 rectangular areas on the camera's image to be blocked/excluded from recordings and snapshots. You may click and drag the mouse cursor over the camera image to draw a mask area.
Section 3: Configuration Exposure Mode: Changes the exposure mode. Use the drop-down box to set the camera for Indoor, Outdoor, or Night environments, or to Moving to capture moving objects. The Low Noise option will focus on creating a high-quality picture without noise. You can also create 3 different custom exposure modes. The Max Gain setting will allow you to control the maximum amount of gain to apply to brighten the picture.
Section 3: Configuration Audio and Video You may configure up to 3 video profiles with different settings for your camera. Hence, you may set up different profiles for your computer and mobile display. In addition, you may also configure the two-way audio settings for your camera. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Aspect ratio: Set the aspect ratio of the video to 4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen. Mode: Set the video codec to be used to JPEG, or H.264.
Section 3: Configuration Video Quality: This limits the maximum frame rate, which can be combined with the "Fixed quality" option to optimize the bandwidth utilization and video quality. If fixed bandwidth utilization is desired regardless of the video quality, choose "Constant bit rate" and select the desired bandwidth. Constant bit rate: The bps will affect the bit rate of the video recorded by the camera. Higher bit rates result in higher video quality.
Section 3: Configuration Preset This screen allows you to set preset points for the ePTZ function of the camera, which allows you to look around the camera's viewable area by using a zoomed view. Presets allow you to quickly go to and view a specific part of the area your camera is covering, and you can create preset sequences, which will automatically change the camera's view between the different presets according to a defined order and timing you can set.
Section 3: Configuration Preset List: To add a preset to the sequence, select it from the drop-down box at the bottom of this window, set the Dwell time to determine how long the camera view will stay at that preset, then click the Add button. The preset name will appear in the list, followed by the dwell time to view that preset for. You can rearrange your presets in the sequence by selecting a preset in the sequence, then clicking the arrow buttons to move it higher or lower in the current sequence.
Section 3: Configuration Motion Detection Enabling Video Motion will allow your camera to use the motion detection feature. You may draw a finite motion area that will be used for monitoring. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Enable Video Select this box to enable the motion detection Motion: feature of your camera. Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference between two sequential images that would indicate motion. Please enter a value between 0 and 100.
Section 3: Configuration Sound Detection Enabling Sound Detection will allow your camera to use the built-in microphone to trigger events with audio. If this option is selected, the trigger by option under SD recording, Video Clip, or Snapshot should also be selected. Enable Sound Select this box to enable the sound detection Detection: feature of your camera. Detection Level: Specify the volume level that a sound must exceed in order to trigger the sound detection feature.
Section 3: Configuration Time and Date This section allows you to automatically or manually configure, update, and maintain the internal system clock for your camera. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Enable Daylight Select this to enable Daylight Saving Time. Saving: Auto Daylight Select this option to allow your camera to configure Saving: the Daylight Saving settings automatically.
Section 3: Configuration Event Setup In a typical application, when motion is detected, the DCS-2330L sends images to a FTP server or via e-mail as notifications. As shown in the illustration below, an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection or external digital input devices. When an event is triggered, a specified action will be performed. You can configure the Network Camera to send snapshots or videos to your e-mail address or FTP site. Action Event Condition ex.
Section 3: Configuration The Event Setup page includes 4 different sections. • Server • Media • Event • Recording 1. To add a new item - "event, server or media," click Add. A screen will appear and allow you to update the fields accordingly. 2. To delete the selected item from the pull-down menu of event, server or media, click Delete. 3. Click on the item name to pop up a window for modifying.
Section 3: Configuration Add Server You can configure up to 5 servers to save snapshots and/or video to. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Server Name: Enter the unique name of your server. E-mail: Enter the configuration for the target e-mail server account. FTP: Enter the configuration for the target FTP server account. Network Storage: Specify a network storage device. Only one network storage device is supported.
Section 3: Configuration Add Media There are three types of media, Snapshot, Video Clip, and System Log. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Media Name: Enter a unique name for media type you want to create. Snapshot: Select this option to set the media type to snapshots. Source: Set the video profile to use as the media source. Refer to "Audio and Video" on page 39 for more information on video profiles. Send pre-event Set the number of pre-event images to take.
Section 3: Configuration Video clip: Select this option to set the media type to video clips. Source: Set the video profile to use as the media source. Refer to "Audio and Video" on page 39 for more information on video profiles. Pre-event This sets how many seconds to record before the recording: main event video clip starts. You can record up to 4 seconds of pre-event video. Maximum Set the maximum length of video to record for your duration: video clips.
Section 3: Configuration Add Event Create and schedule up to 2 events with their own settings here. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Event name: Enter a name for the event. Enable this event: Select this box to activate this event. Priority: Set the priority for this event. The event with higher priority will be executed first. Delay: Select the delay time before checking the next event.
Section 3: Configuration Add Recording Here you can configure and schedule the recording settings. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Recording entry The unique name of the entry. name: Enable this Select this to enable the recording function. recording: Priority: Set the priority for this entry. The entry with a higher priority value will be executed first. Source: The source of the stream. Recording Scheduling the recording entry.
Section 3: Configuration Size of each file for If this is selected, files will be separated based on the recording: file size you specify. Time of each file If this is selected, files will be separated based on the for recording: maximum length you specify. File Name Prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name of the recording file(s).
Section 3: Configuration SD Card Here you may browse and manage the recorded files which are stored on the SD card. Format SD Card: Click this icon to automatically format the SD card and create "picture" & "video" folders. View Recorded If the picture files are stored on the SD card, click on Picture: the picture folder and choose the picture file you would like to view.
Section 3: Configuration Advanced ICR and IR Here you can configure the ICR and IR settings. An IR(Infrared) Cut-Removable(ICR) filter can be disengaged for increased sensitivity in low light environments. Automatic: The Day/Night mode is set automatically. Generally, the camera uses Day mode and switches to Night mode when needed. Day Mode: Day mode enables the IR Cut Filter. Night Mode: Night mode disables the IR Cut Filter. Schedule Mode: Set up the Day/Night mode using a schedule.
Section 3: Configuration HTTPS This page allows you to install and activate an HTTPS certificate for secure access to your camera. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Enable Enable the HTTPS service. HTTPS Secure Connection: Create Certificate Choose the way the certificate should be created.
Section 3: Configuration Access List Here you can set access permissions for users to view your DCS-2330L. Allow list: The list of IP addresses that have the access right to the camera. Start IP address: The starting IP Address of the devices (such as a computer) that have permission to access the video of the camera. Click Add to save the changes made. Note: A total of seven lists can be configured for both columns.
Section 3: Configuration Maintenance Device Management You may modify the name and administrator’s password of your camera, as well as add and manage the user accounts for accessing the camera. You may also use this section to create a unique name and configure the OSD settings for your camera. Admin Password Set a new password for the administrator’s account. Setting: Add User Account: Add new user account. User Name: The user name for the new account. Password: The password for the new account.
Section 3: Configuration System In this section, you may backup, restore and reset the camera configuration, or reboot the camera. Save To Local Hard You may save your current camera configuration as Drive: a file on your computer. Local From Local Locate a pre-saved configuration by clicking Browse Hard Drive: and then restore the pre-defined settings to your camera by clicking Load Configuration.
Section 3: Configuration Firmware Upgrade The camera's current firmware version will be displayed on this screen. You may visit the D-Link Support Website to check for the latest available firmware version. To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-2330L, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive. Locate the file on your local hard drive by clicking the Browse button. Select the file and click the Upload button to start upgrading the firmware.
Section 3: Configuration Status Device Info This page displays detailed information about your device and network connection.
Section 3: Configuration Logs This page displays the log information of your camera. You may download the information by clicking Download. You may also click Clear to delete the saved log information.
Section 3: Configuration Help This page provides helpful information regarding camera operation.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Camera Network Camera Hardware Profile 1/4” 1 megapixel CMOS sensor 5 meter IR illumination distance Minimum illumination: 0 lux with IR LED on Built-in Infrared-Cut Removable (ICR) Filter module Built-in PIR sensor (5 meter) Built-in microphone 10x digital zoom Camera Housing IP65 compliant weatherproof housing Image Features Configurable image size, quality, frame rate, and bit rate Time stamp and text over
Appendix A: Technical Specifications System System Management Requirements for Web Interface General Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2000 Browser: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari Event Management Motion detection Event notification and uploading of snapshots/video clips via e-mail or FTP Supports multiple SMTP and FTP servers Multiple event notifications Multiple recording methods for easy backup Remote Management Take snapshots/video clips and sav
Appendix A: Technical Specifications lc-8464(DCS-2330L) Dimensions • 85 45.7 8.1 146.8 105 188.
