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Table of Contents Preface............................................................................................... 2 Manual Revisions................................................................... 2 Trademarks.............................................................................. 2 Product Overview.......................................................................... 4 Package Contents.................................................................. 4 System Requirements...............
Section 1: Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCS-800L Wi-Fi Baby Monitor Wall Mount Kit Power adapter Additional Accent Rings Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Section 1: Product Overview System Requirements Mobile Requirements Computer Requirements Network Requirements Remote Viewing Requirements* mydlink Requirements • For mobile requirements refer to the Compatibility List on mydlink Baby app page on the App Store and Google Play • Computer with 1.3GHz processor or above and at least 128 MB RAM • Microsoft Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, or Mac OS® X (10.
Section 1: Product Overview Introduction Keep an eye on your little one with the DCS-800L Wi-Fi Baby Monitor. This portable camera transforms your mobile device into a versatile, yet easy-to-use baby monitor. Connect to the camera wirelessly at home, or through the Internet when you are at work, so you can check on your infant no matter where you are. You can even take the DCS-800L with you when you travel with your baby. All you need is a mobile device to connect directly to the Wi-Fi Baby Monitor.
Section 1: Product Overview Important Safety Information The DCS-800L is designed to meet the highest safety standards. Please make sure that it is set up and used correctly. It is very important that you follow the safety guidelines below: Strangulation Hazard: Keep the DCS-800L and any attached cords at least three feet out of reach of any children or babies. Make sure you keep any attached cords out of your baby’s crib or child's sleeping area. Make sure the DCS-800L and cord are out of baby’s reach.
Section 1: Product Overview Make sure there is proper ventilation around the DCS-800L. Make sure you do not place the Wi-Fi Baby Monitor on sofas, cushions, beds, etc. in a way that may block ventilation. DO NOT cover the camera with a blanket. Remember the DCS-800L is not a toy. Do not allow babies or children to play with the Wi-Fi Baby Monitor. You should never attempt to open or disassemble the camera. Most Important: Remember that the DCS-800L is not a babysitter.
Section 1: Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View 1 4 5 2 3 6 1 Night Vision Light (IR) Infrared light illuminates the camera's field of view at night. 2 Camera Lens Allows you to record or view video of the surrounding area. 3 Light Sensor Sensor for ambient (surrounding) light. 4 Front Accent Ring 5 Microphone Allows you to record or listen to audio from the surrounding area. 6 Camera Base Camera base for placement on a desktop or wall mounting.
Section 1: Product Overview Rear View 4 1 2 5 6 3 1 Cloud/Direct Mode LED A solid blue light indicates a connection to the mydlink server. A blinking blue light means Direct Connect is enabled. 2 Direct Connect Button Press the button to allow direct connection from your mobile device to your DCS-800L wirelessly. 3 Micro USB Power Port Micro USB connector for the supplied power adapter or USB battery pack*.
Section 2: Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations This D-Link camera can connect to your wireless network from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
Section 2: Installation Camera Setup There are several ways to set up your DCS-800L: 1. At Home... Connect to your DCS-800L through your home wireless network. 2. Remotely... Connect to your DCS-800L using the Internet. Note: You can also connect directly to your DCS-800L wirelessly, so there is no need for an Internet connection or a router. Refer to "Advanced Features" on page 28 for details.
Section 2: Installation Mounting the Camera WARNING - STRANGULATION HAZARD Children have STRANGLED in cords. Keep adapter cord out of reach of children (minimum of three feet away). NEVER place the camera or adapter cord inside the crib or child's sleeping area. Do not use extension cords. This product is NOT intended to replace proper adult supervision of children. Refer to the steps below for mounting the camera. The DCS-800L is for indoor use only.
Section 2: Installation Download the mydlink Baby App mydlink Baby Camera Monitor (Free) Search for mydlink Baby in the App Store or Google Play. You can download and install the app on your smartphone or tablet when connected to the Internet. Instructions for installing the app begin on the next page. System Requirements: Refer to mydlink Baby app page on the App StoreSM and Google Play™. You can also find the mydlink Baby app by scanning the QR code above with a QR code reader.
Section 2: Installation 1 For an iOS device, tap on the App Store icon. For an Android device, tap on Play Store.
Section 2: Installation 2 Search for mydlink baby within the search field. Similar search for mydlink baby for Android.
Section 2: Installation 3 For an iOS device, tap on the (+) icon to install the mydlink Baby app. For Android, tap on Install to install the app.
Section 2: Installation Set Up a New Camera with the mydlink Baby App Note: Although the main screens that follow are for an iOS device, instructions for an Android device are very similar. Once the mydlink Baby app is installed, simply tap on the icon to open the app. The next screen you see is the Setup Wizard. Tap Setup to launch the Setup Wizard and configure your camera.
Section 3: Monitoring Monitoring mydlink Baby App Home Screen Once the setup process is complete, you will see the mydlink Baby app Home Screen. 3 4 5 6 2 1 1 DCS-800L 2 Local/Remote Access 3 ! 4 Refresh 5 Camera Setup Wizard 6 ? 7 Alert Icons 7 Tap the camera view snapshot to go to the Live View screen. Refer to "mydlink Baby App Live View" on page 20. Tap on the Home icon to switch from local access to remote access to your DCS-800L.
Section 3: Monitoring mydlink Baby App Live View 10 At any time, tap on the Live View screen to return to the Home screen, and to access both the Settings and Configuration menus. 1 11 2 Note: The first time you access your DCS-800L Live View, you will get a reminder to adjust the focus on the camera. This will ensure you get the best possible image. You only need to do this once, and then you can turn off the reminder. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tap on the Return icon to return to the Home screen.
Section 4: Configuration Configuration mydlink Baby App Configuration At any time after you complete the Setup Wizard, you may tap on the Live View screen to access the Configuration menu. The configuration icon is in the upper right corner of the screen.
Section 4: Configuration • Under Camera Information… Change your Camera Name Change your Camera Password Sync your camera’s time and date to your mobile device Remove camera from the app's local access list • Under Wireless… See which wireless network your camera is currently connected to Change the wireless network you want your camera to connect to D-Link DCS-800L User Manual 22
Section 4: Configuration • Under Events… Check the ambient sound level. This level number will change depending on how noisy the background is Change the Sound Detection level. Set the Sound Detection Level higher than the Current Level to receive alerts when noise exceeds the current level. You can put the Detection Level at the highest setting to disable sound alerts - a higher detection level means less noise is required to trigger an event Change the motion detection sensitivity.
Section 4: Configuration mydlink Baby App Settings Tap this icon to open the settings menu Adjust the Brightness of the Live View image Change the Speaker Volume on your camera for two-way audio communication and lullabies D-Link DCS-800L User Manual 24
Section 5: Video Recording and Playback Video Recording and Playback Taking Snapshots or Recording Videos When you take snapshots or record videos, the images and videos are stored directly to your smartphone or tablet. You can access snapshots or recorded videos in the mobile device's photo library.
Section 5: Video Recording and Playback Viewing Snapshots or Playing Videos You can see your pictures or watch your videos at any time from your mobile device*. Never miss a precious moment again! * Requires iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device with Internet access. Tap the Playback icon in the lower left corner of the screen, and the device selection window will appear.
Section 6: mydlink Creating a mydlink Account During the setup process, the Setup Wizard gives you the opportunity to create a mydlink account. When you set up an account with mydlink, it gives you the ability to securely monitor your baby or child when you are away from home, absolutely free and without a monthly subscription fee.
Section 7: Advanced Features Advanced Features Enabling Direct Connect During the initial steps with the Setup Wizard, you configured the camera to connect to your home Wi-Fi network. If you want to take your camera with you, it's not a problem with the DCS-800L.* You can connect directly to your camera, which means there is no need for an Internet connection or a router. Follow the steps below to enable Direct Connect.
Section 7: Advanced Features 3 Open the mydlink Baby app. To connect, tap the Reconnect button for the camera. Note: When you finish using Direct Connect, press and hold the Direct Connect button on the back of the camera for at least five seconds to turn off Direct Connect mode. This will ensure that your mobile device will return to normal operation with Internet access, and you should have no problem connecting the DCS-800L to your Wi-Fi network when you return home.
Section 8: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. What can I do if I forget my password? If you forget your password, you must reset the camera. Unfortunately, this will change your settings back to the factory default settings. To reset your camera, use an unfolded paper clip to press and hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds while your camera is powered on. Reset 2. How do I change the accent ring? Rotate the accent ring counter clockwise, then lift it off.
Section 8: Troubleshooting 8. How do I access the camera remotely? Set up a new mydlink account and/or register your camera with mydlink during the initial setup. Once the process is complete, you can access the login screen for your mydlink account from the Home page by sliding the Home icon switch to the right. Enter the E-mail address and Password for your mydlink account and press Log in.
Section 8: Troubleshooting 11. How do I activate the push notification? A. Go to the Home page and slide the Home icon switch to the right for remote access. B. After logging in, you will notice that the refresh icon on the top right has changed to an alarm clock icon. C. Tap on the Alarm Clock icon, and you will see the Push Notification setting. Tap on the Switch icon to activate push notifications. The switch icon will turn green, and you should begin to receive alerts as specified.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Technical Specifications CAMERA HARDWARE PROFILE • 1/5" VGA CMOS Sensor • 16 ft. IR Illumination Distance • Minimum Illumination: 0 lux when IR LED On • ICR Filter • Built-in Microphone and Speaker • Digital Zoom • Focal Length: 2.44 mm • Aperture: F2.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications EXTERNAL POWER ADAPTER • Input 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Micro USB type) • Output 5VDC, 1.2A POWER CONSUMPTION • Max. 4.
Appendix B: Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DCS-800L) • Hardware Revision (located on the camera (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the camera).
Appendix C: Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and • Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with an APO or FPO.
Appendix C: Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (“Software Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation.
Appendix C: Warranty • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link.
Appendix C: Warranty or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
Appendix C: Warranty IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
Appendix C: Warranty • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix C: Warranty ICC Notice: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference and 2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Appendix D: Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.
