Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview......................................................... 3 Package Contents.................................................... 3 System Requirements.............................................. 3 Introduction............................................................... 4 Features................................................................... 4 Warnings.................................................................. 5 Hardware Installation......
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • • • • • • • • • • DCS-6815/6817/6818 High Speed Dome Network Camera Data Cable for Video, Alarm, and Power (AC 24V) Power Adapter Power Cable Waterproof Collar Optical Cover Manual and Software on CD Quick Installation Guide Screws Lubricant If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements • • • • • CPU: Pentium 4 1.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DCS-6815/6817/6818 High Speed High Speed Dome Network Camera is a professional IP surveillance solution which connect to your network to provide high-quality live video over the Internet. The camera apparatus supports precise high-speed pan/tilt/zoom functionality for extensive monitoring, and object tracking. The inconspicuous dome enclosure can be mounted in a variety of positions based on your needs.
Section 2 - Installation Warnings Handle the camera with care. Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, or otherwise disturbing the enclosure. Improper handling or storage may damage the camera. Install electrical wiring carefully. Consult a qualified electrician regarding camera installation. Please note that the camera’s electrical input tolerance is AC 24V ± 10%. Ensure that the AC adapter’s power cable is grounded appropriately to protect against power surges. Do not disassemble the camera.
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Basic Hardware Setup STEP 1 Unpack the DCS-6815/6817/6818 and remove the dome camera unit. STEP 2 Rotate the cap and remove it from the camera body.
Section 2 - Installation STEP 3 Remove the protective cover and PE sheet. STEP 4 Apply some lubricant on the cover’s waterproof seal to make the installation process smoother. Attach the optical cover to the camera body. The small protrusions on the cover must align with the four holes on the camera body.
Section 2 - Installation STEP 5 Gently press down the dome cover with two hands on the side of it. Warning: DO NOT press down on the cover, as shown in the figure; this might cause damage to the camera. STEP 6 Screw the dome cover and body together.
Section 2 - Installation STEP 7 Insert the data cable into the opening on the cap. STEP 8 Connect the 22-pin connector to the slot on the camera enclosure. The connector will lock into place.
Section 2 - Installation STEP 9 Connect the power cable to the power adapter. STEP 10 Connect the power adapter's 3-pin connector to the camera's 3-pin power connector.
Section 2 - Installation STEP 11 Connect one end of the CAT 5 Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera enclosure, and the other end of the cable to your network. STEP 12 Plug the power cable into a wall outlet. Important Notice: The DCS-6815/6817/6818 can operate at temperatures between -40° and 50° C. However, the power adapter is only designed to operate between 0° and 40° C.
Section 2 - Installation Resetting the Camera The DCS-6815/6817/6818 contains both digital and mechanical components. Thus, if any problems are experienced with the camera, there are two different reset options depending on the type of problem. Mechanical Reset If the mechanical PTZ controls ever stop responding or seem to be locked up, you may reset the mechanical portion of the camera using the communication pin array at the base of the device. 1.
Section 2 - Installation Standard or Mini Pendant Mount Follow the steps below to mount the camera enclosure with the pendant mount. 1. Make a cable entry hole on the wall to recess the cables. Alternatively, cables can be threaded through the cable entry hole on the mounting plate. Sponge 2. To prevent insects from entering the pendant mount, you may block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponge in two different ways. (See figures 1 and 2.) 3.
Section 2 - Installation Ceiling Mounting - Straight Tube Follow the steps below to mount the camera enclosure with the straight tube. 1. Ensure that the ceiling can support the weight of the camera enclosure and straight tube. 2. Make a cable entry hole on the ceiling. 3. Affix the straight tube to the ceiling with screws and screw anchors (not supplied). 4. Attach the waterproof collar to the straight tube. 5. Thread the cables through the straight tube and the cap. 6.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions will help you to search and setup your IP camera smoothly and quickly. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, click Windows® Start > Run. In the Run command box type “D:\DCS861#.exe”, where # is the last number of your model and D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM.
Section 3 - Configuration Access the DCS-6815/6817/6818 with an Internet Browser Open your Internet Explorer Web browser and enter the IP address for your Internet Camera (http://192.168.0.20). In the example, this address is 192.168.0.20. Your address may differ depending on your network setup. If a window appears asking to install a Verisign certificate for authentication click Yes. This allows the proprietary MPEG4 video stream to be recognized by Internet Explorer.
Section 3 - Configuration Live Video This page displays live video and allows you to adjust and save camera images. Note: You may need to enable pop-ups on this page to use certain functions such as AutoPan, Sequence, and Presets. OSD: The date, time, and camera name are displayed at the top (On screen Display) left corner of the live video display. Motion Trigger Indicator: This indicator blinks when motion is detected. Recording Indicator: This indicator blinks when the camera is recording.
Section 3 - Configuration Cruise: Starts a pre-defined cruise movement. Autofocus: Click this button to enable automatic focus. Set Preset: Move the camera to the desired view using the P/T/Z controls and click this button to create a preset point. Designate the preset with a number between 1 and 256. The 256th preset point corresponds to the Home position. Run Preset: Returns the camera to a specified preset point. Focus (-/+): Manually focuses the camera image.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard You may choose to configure your network by using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard which includes step-by-step instructions. Otherwise, you may manually configure your connection using the Manual Internet Connection Setup. This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new DCS-6815/6817/6818 and connect it to the Internet. Click Next to proceed.
Section 3 - Configuration If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the camera to update your IP address automatically, enable DDNS and enter your host information. Click Next to proceed. Click Next Enter a name for your camera. Then, click Next to proceed. Click Next Configure the correct time to ensure that all events are triggered, captured and scheduled at the right time. Then, click Next to proceed. Click Next This page displays your configured settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Motion Detection Setup Wizard You may choose to configure your camera with the Motion Detection Setup Wizard which includes step-by-step instructions. Otherwise, you may manually configure your connection by using the Motion Detection option from the Setup menu. This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure motion detection settings. Please see page 26 for more information on these individual settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS allows you to use a domain name (for example, yourhost.dyndns.org) to access a camera which operates using a dynamic IP address. Most internet service suppliers only provide customers with a dynamic IP address. Enable: Select this box to enable DDNS functionality. Service Address: Use the drop-down menu to assign your dynamic DNS service. Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server.
Section 3 - Configuration Color Setting This section allows you to configure the color settings for your camera. Brightness: Adjust this control to compensate for brightly backlit camera images. Contrast: Adjust this control to increase/decrease the color contrast of the camera image. Saturation: Adjust this control to increase/decrease the color saturation of the picture. Hue: Adjust this control to change the overall color of the image.
Section 3 - Configuration Image Setup Adjustments to these settings will affect the amount of network resources that the camera will use. Video Compression You may designate MPEG4 or MJPEG as the compression Type: type for the video stream. Resolution: You may enable this option to alter the resolution of the real-time video stream.
Section 3 - Configuration Motion Detection This section allows you to enable and configure motion detection areas. Enable: Select this checkbox to enable motion detection. Enable Type: You may choose to always use motion detection, or only on certain days at specific intervals. Schedule Days: For scheduled recording, you may choose which days of the week to record. Start Time: Select the time when the motion detection should begin. Stop Time: Select the time when the motion detection should stop.
Section 3 - Configuration Time and Date This section allows you to set the system time on the camera. Server Time: Displays the time on server as it is currently set. Time Zone: Select a time zone in accordance with the location of the camera. Client PC Time: Set the time and date based on your computer’s system time. Time Server: S e t t h e t i m e a n d d a t e a u t o m a t i c a l l y b a s e d on a Network Time Protocol Server (NTPS). The options include pool.ntp.org server and time.windows.
Section 3 - Configuration D/I Setup (Digtal Input) The camera provides eight alarm inputs and one alarm output to connect alarm devices. With this function, the camera can cooperate with alarm system to catch event images. No. # DI Type: Normal Open is for digital input that is activated when the circuit is closed. Normal Close is for digital input that is activated when the circuit is opened.
Section 3 - Configuration PTZ Setup General This section contains general settings for pan, tilt, and zoom functions. Backlight: Select this box to enable backlight compensation. The backlight compensation function prevents the center object from appearing too dim when excessive light is behind an object. Once activated, the center object will be brighter relative to the edges of the picture where the backlight originates from. Digital Zoom: Select this box to enable digital zoom.
Section 3 - Configuration WBC Mode: Auto In this mode, white balance works within its color temperature range. This mode computes the white balance value output using color information from the entire screen. Manual In this mode, users can change the white balance value manually. R gain and B gain are adjustable and range from 000 to 127. Flip: Two flip modes are available for adjusting the image when the camera tracks an object that passes directly beneath the dome.
Section 3 - Configuration PTZ Sequence The function executes pre-positioning of the pan, tilt, zoom, and focus features in a certain sequence for a camera. Before setting this function, users must define at least two preset points. Path: Up to 8 preset paths can be defined. Each path can contain up to 32 preset points. Select the button next to the path that you would like to set. Set Preset Point: Select a position from one of the 256 preset points for the sequence path and click Add, Delete, or Modify.
Section 3 - Configuration PTZ Auto Pan Auto Pan scans an area horizontally from left to right or right to left. Path: Up to 4 Auto Pan paths may be defined. Select the button next to the path that you would like to set. Use the navigation pad to move the camera view to the desired start point and click Set Start Point. Move the camera view to the desired end point and click Set End Point. Direction: Choose the direction that the camera should pan. Speed: Choose the speed at which the camera should pan.
Section 3 - Configuration PTZ Cruise Cruise is a stored route defined through manual adjustment of pan, tilt, and zoom. Path: You may set up to 4 different PTZ cruise paths. Set Start: Press this button to specify the cruise starting point. Use the control panel to move the camera along the desired cruise route. Set End: Press this button once you are done setting the cruise path. Test: Pressing this button will display the cruise path that has been specified.
Section 3 - Configuration PTZ Privacy Mask The privacy mask function will block a defined area of the monitored video from view. The privacy mask will automatically adjust the masked area as the camera view is adjusted via PTZ functions. Creating a Privacy Mask 1. Select a color for the privacy mask and select the checkbox labeled Enable. The chosen color will be used for all masks that have been set. 2. Click Submit. 3. Ensure that the camera is zoomed out completely (1X magnification). 4.
Section 3 - Configuration Recording This page allows you to adjust FTP server settings and event triggers. Enable: Select this checkbox to enable recording. Record to FTP Server: The camera can record video directly to an FTP server. FTP Server: This is the address of the SMTP server. You may enter an IP address or a DNS address. FTP Port: This is the port that the FTP server operates on. The default FTP port is 21. Login User: This is the username that will access the FTP server.
Section 3 - Configuration Snapshot In order to enable your camera to take snapshots, you must select the checkbox marked Enable snapshot. Then, you can determine the trigger event(s) email notification(s). Enable Snapshot Select this checkbox to enable snapshots. Trigger By: You may choose to trigger snapshots by motion detection or D/I signal. Remote SMTP You must configure the SMTP server that you will use to Setup: e-mail snapshots. Auth User: This is the SMTP username.
Section 3 - Configuration Digital Output Enable your D/O port as well as how the event will be triggered. Enable D/O Selecting this checkbox will enable a preset movement when Signal: motion is detected, or when input is received from a digital device.
Section 3 - Configuration PTZ Preset Here you can enable a preset movement as well as how the event will be triggered. Enable Preset Selecting this checkbox will enable the first preset camera Movement: movement when motion is detected, or when input is received from a digital device.
Section 3 - Configuration Device Management Change the administrator password or create an additional user account. Admin Password Enter the desired administrator password here. Type the Setting: password again to verify, and click Modify. Add User Account: Adds a new user account with the authority to view the video feed. The password must be entered twice for verification. User List: Displays a list of the of the configured users. You may select a user and click delete to remove them.
Section 3 - Configuration Backup and Restore This page contains the functions for backing up, restoring, and rebooting your camera. Save To Local Hard Press this button to save a backup of the current server Drive: settings to your hard drive. Note: The following items will not be backed up: 1. Auto Pan 2. Sequence 3. Cruise 4. Privacy Masks 5. Preset Points Load From Local Restores a previously saved backup of server settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade The camera’s firmware version and date will be displayed on this page. You may go to the D-Link Support Page to check for the latest firmware versions available. To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-6815/6817/6818, 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 using the Browse button.
Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This section displays detailed information about your device and network settings.
Section 3 - Configuration DI/DO Pin Block Specifications Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual Definition AC 24-1/DC (+) ALM NC AC 24-2/DC (–) ALM NO FG ALM COM Cable 20AWG 20AWG 20AWG 24AWG ISOG ALM-1 ALM-3 ALM-2 ALM-4 ALM-5 ALM-6 ALM-7 ALM-8 ALM GND VGND Video 24AWG 42
Section 3 - Configuration Digital Input Diagram Alarm Input: ALM-1 ~ 8 - ALM GND D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual 43
Section 3 - Configuration Digital Output Diagram Alarm Output: ALM NC / ALM NO – ALM COM (NC: normal close, NO: normal open) Max. load 3A, max. voltage 120V AC relay output.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. What is the maximum number of users that can be allowed to access DCS-6815/6817/6818 simultaneously? The maximum number of users that can log onto the Internet Camera at the same time is 10. Please keep in mind the overall performance of the transmission speed will slow down when many users are logged on. 2.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting 7. 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.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP Address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type command and click OK. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP Address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS 1/4” EX-View CCD Sensor Optical zoom DCS-6815: 18X Focal length 3.4~61.2 mm Angle of view (horizontal): 3.6° ~ 60.8° DCS-6817: 30X Focal length 3.4~102 mm Angle of view (horizontal): 2.2° ~ 60.8° DCS-6818: 36X Focal length 3.4~122.4 mm Angle of view (horizontal): 1.8° ~ 60.8° 12 Digital Zoom Day / Night: ICR 0.1 Lux (Color); 0.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications 4 Cruise presets 4 Auto pan presets 8 Sequence presets 16 Privacy masks Auto-flip Built-in heater and fan IP66 standard SURVEILLANCE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS Remote management/control of up to 32 cameras Viewing of up to 32 cameras on one screen Management functions provided in web interface Scheduled motion triggered, or manual recording STORAGE TEMPERATURE -20° to 70° C (-4° to 158° F) OPERATING HUMIDITY 20% to 80% non-condensing CERT
