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D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-900, User Manual

The D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-900 is a high-quality surveillance camera designed for quick and simple installation. To get started, download the free Quick Installation Manual from manualshive.com, providing step-by-step instructions to easily set up and configure your camera for optimal performance.

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Table of Content 

Package Contents ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 
Minimum System Requirements............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 
Features and Benefits ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 
Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 

Connections.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 
LEDs .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 

Hardware Installation............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 

Attach the Swivel Stand................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 
Connect the Ethernet Cable............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 
Attach the External Power Supply ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 

Security .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 
Auto-Run Installation............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 
Quick Installation................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 
Multicamera Management ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 
Using the Configuration Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 30 

LIVE VIDEO ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 

LIVE VIDEO > Camera ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 

SETUP ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 

SETUP > Network Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 
SETUP > Dynamic DNS...................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 
SETUP > Video ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 
SETUP > Mail...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37 
SETUP > FTP ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 
SETUP > Time and Date ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 

MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42 

MAINTENANCE > Device Management........................................................................................................................................................... 42 
MAINTENANCE > Backup and Restore............................................................................................................................................................ 44 
MAINTENANCE > Firmware Update................................................................................................................................................................ 45 

STATUS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46 

STATUS> Device Info ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 46 

HELP............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 47 

Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router ............................................................................................................................................................................. 48 

Summary of Contents for SECURICAM Network DCS-900

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Page 2: ...Security 5 Auto Run Installation 6 Quick Installation 7 Multicamera Management 20 Using the Configuration Menu 30 LIVE VIDEO 31 LIVE VIDEO Camera 31 SETUP 32 SETUP Network Setup 32 SETUP Dynamic DNS 3...

Page 3: ...w to Add a New Camera 60 How to Delete a Camera 62 How to Change the IP Address 63 How to Format the Camera View 64 How to Rotate the View 65 View List 66 Zoom 66 Color Setting 67 Wake Up Control Pane...

Page 4: ...stall IPView SE 81 Frequently Asked Questions 82 Wired Network Camera Features 82 Wired Network Camera Installation 83 How to Ping Your IP Address 84 Adjusting the Camera Focus 86 Technical Specificat...

Page 5: ...ndows 2000 XP Vista A CD ROM drive An existing 10 100 Ethernet based network Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS 900 Wired Network Camera The DCS 900 is a versatile and unique sol...

Page 6: ...nytime from anywhere in the world Remote Monitoring Utility The IPView SE application adds enhanced features and functionality for the Internet Camera and allows administrators to configure and access...

Page 7: ...3 Hardware Overview Connections LEDs...

Page 8: ...el of the DCS 900 and attach it to the network Network connectivity is confirmed when the green LED Indicator on the DCS 900 located below the Power LED is illuminated Attach the External Power Supply...

Page 9: ...ote users access the DCS 900 they will be allowed to view the images transmitted by the DCS 900 NOTE When the DCS 900 is used for the first time it is highly recommended that the Administrator set the...

Page 10: ...iled information of the DCS 900 Multicamera Management click to install and use Setup Wizard to complete further settings for your Internet camera IPView SE click to install and use IPView SE to manag...

Page 11: ...7 Quick Installation Click the Start button to start the Quick Installation...

Page 12: ...8 Follow the simple steps below to quickly install the device click NEXT...

Page 13: ...9 After done the connection of Ethernet cable click NEXT...

Page 14: ...10 Follow the instruction below to power up the device and then click NEXT...

Page 15: ...11 Then the system will automatically search the device...

Page 16: ...12 Select your camera s MAC ID from the MAC ID List and then click NEXT...

Page 17: ...gnose that if DHCP is also available for your IP camera or not in order to display the next corresponding screen With DHCP Since DHCP is available for your Internet connection and IP camera DCC will s...

Page 18: ...ll show up to allow you select Fixed IP Address or PPPoE for your Internet connection For Fixed IP Address If your camera is directly connected to a DSL Modem and your ISP has supplied you with a fixe...

Page 19: ...15 When Fixed IP Address is selected for your Internet connection you need to fill the IP information in the related fields and then click NEXT...

Page 20: ...16 The installation is now complete You may click ADVANCED Options to enter your IP camera s Web Configuration or EXIT to leave the screen...

Page 21: ...17 For PPPoE Select PPPoE option and click NEXT button...

Page 22: ...18 Enter Username and Password that are supplied by your ISP in the related fields and click NEXT...

Page 23: ...19 The installation is now complete You may click ADVANCED Options to enter your IP camera s Web Configuration or EXIT to leave the screen...

Page 24: ...20 Multicamera Management Click Multicamera Management of the Installation CD...

Page 25: ...21 Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process Click Next...

Page 26: ...22 Click Yes...

Page 27: ...23 Click Next...

Page 28: ...24 Click Finish...

Page 29: ...e future only Not necessary to run the Setup Wizard for your first time using the camera To run the Setup Wizard click on Start Programs D Link Setup Wizard Your camera s IP Address will be displayed...

Page 30: ...and Password immediately to protect your camera against unauthorized access By default the Admin ID and Password are blank To change the Admin ID and Password select both Change boxes and enter a New...

Page 31: ...eway and DNS settings These settings must correspond with your network settings for you to access the camera If you are unsure of what these settings should be check with your network administrator If...

Page 32: ...28 If you need to make any changes click Back to modify your settings Otherwise click Restart to save your settings...

Page 33: ...29 Your setup is now complete Click Link to launch your web browser and view your images...

Page 34: ...e screen of your camera can be accessed from the Setup Wizard using the Link button You can also use your favorite Web browser type http address in the address box where address is the IP address that...

Page 35: ...free from Sun s web site http www java com y When you connect to the home page you will be prompted to download ActiveX If you want to use ActiveX to view your video images instead of Java then you m...

Page 36: ...amera SETUP Network Setup This option Network Setup allows you to configure your LAN and Internet configuration including the settings for LAN PPPoE and port After done the configuration you may click...

Page 37: ...enabling the second http port for its video transfer If the Second HTTP Port is enabled it will automatically disable the default port 80 Any unused ports can be used such as port 800 801 etc Remembe...

Page 38: ...is used only for the duration of that specific connection With the DCS 900 you can set up your DDNS service and the DCS 900 will automatically update your DDNS server every time it receives a differen...

Page 39: ...ave Settings button to abandon it Video Setting y Video Resolution There are three settings available to choose from 160x120 320x240 and 640x480 y Compression Rate Four options are available for this...

Page 40: ...the light frequency to suit your area of operation 50Hz and 60Hz are available to accommodate the different light frequencies found in USA 60Hz and Europe 50Hz for optimal image quality y Mirror Hori...

Page 41: ...her related settings on the Mail Settings section If you are setting up motion detection and will not be recording onto a PC you can setup an FTP or SMTP account in the camera You will be emailed or s...

Page 42: ...r name to connect to the SMTP server Time Schedule y Enable e mail image to e mail account Choosing always will start sending snapshots to the recipient s e mail account right away Choosing schedule w...

Page 43: ...39 SETUP FTP This option is used to set up FTP upload configuration...

Page 44: ...ded to your FTP server by the days hours minutes and seconds y Video Frequency User can select in frames per second 1 2 3 or auto in auto this could go to 4 The user can also select how many seconds f...

Page 45: ...ings button to abandon it Time and Date The system of your IP camera provides you two methods of time configuration Automatic or Manual For automatic method check the Synchronize NTP Server checkbox f...

Page 46: ...vilege to authorize all users The DCS 900 supports multi level password protection access that can be restricted by the Administrator for defined users who have a User Name and User Password The Admin...

Page 47: ...ontrol You can set the LED of the DCS 900 to on Normal off OFF or blink randomly Dummy y User Access Control Allow you to enable or disable user access control Define Users y Add User This will enable...

Page 48: ...but also allows you to reload a configuration that you saved before by clicking Browse to direct to the backup file and then clicking Update Settings button for reloading with rebooting the device Be...

Page 49: ...rt site for firmware updates at http support dlink com Make sure that the firmware you want to use is saved on the local hard drive of your computer Click on Browse to search the local hard drive for...

Page 50: ...tion about your IP camera STATUS Device Info The Device Info option lists the following important settings that are currently set for your DCS 900 including detail information about Device Status Ethe...

Page 51: ...47 HELP The Help screen provides you brief information about the DCS 900 for your reference...

Page 52: ...e to open a second port and can proceed to the next section If port 80 is not available for example if you are already using port 80 to run a Web server or your ISP blocks access on port 80 you MUST o...

Page 53: ...process Your WAN IP Address information will be listed on following window NOTE Because a dynamic WAN IP address can change from time to time depending on your ISP you may want to obtain a Static IP...

Page 54: ...ra s Local IP Address in the Private IP field Select TCP under Protocol Type If you are using the default camera port settings enter 80 in to the Public and Private Port section Schedule should be set...

Page 55: ...nternet simply type in the IP Address of the router given to you by your ISP a colon and the port number that you gave your camera e g http 205 163 122 96 83 To access from a computer on your local ho...

Page 56: ...cluded for administrators to manage up to 4 DCS 900s remotely Administrators can also record to hard drive and configure advanced settings for the DCS 900 IPView SE is a complete software management t...

Page 57: ...53 Click Next...

Page 58: ...54 Click Yes...

Page 59: ...55 Click Next...

Page 60: ...56 Click Finish...

Page 61: ...pplication program for the DCS 900 is automatically installed to Programs IPView SE Directory To start running the IPView SE click on Start Programs IPView SE IPView SE Once the IPView SE application...

Page 62: ...on user interface with detailed procedures for using the application IPView SE allows you to manage your cameras by enabling you to search configure and preview all the DCS 900s from one location It i...

Page 63: ...59 IPView SE Icon Description...

Page 64: ...Camera If the camera is not listed in this list click the Input IP Address button Enter the IP Address of the camera in the specified field and click Add If the IP Address is entered incorrectly or if...

Page 65: ...n example 10 10 10 80 800 where 10 10 10 80 is your router s WAN IP and 800 is the port that your camera is using Highlight the camera you wish to add and click on Add The camera will automatically be...

Page 66: ...era button on the IPView SE while you are connected to the camera you would like deleted The IPView SE camera button becomes available as soon as you click on the Liberate Camera button The green ligh...

Page 67: ...sk and Default Gateway Select DHCP if you do not wish to assign an IP address to your camera You may also click the Assign IP to a Camera button on the IPView SE which will bring up the Browse screen...

Page 68: ...How to Format the Camera View Select the Combine button on the IPView SE and you should see all four cameras combined see image below A maximum of 4 cameras can be viewed simultaneously with IPView S...

Page 69: ...65 How to Rotate the View In View Mode format click on the Rotate button and the image should rotate 90 to the left see image below...

Page 70: ...their properties such as the camera name IP Address user name and functional information will be displayed in the View List screen Zoom Click the Zoom button to zoom in on the camera image The option...

Page 71: ...and Hue Wake Up Control Panel Click the Wake Up Control Panel button to open the control panel again when it is closed Always on Top Click the Always on Top button to have the display screen always ap...

Page 72: ...w to take a Snap Shot with the Camera In View Mode format select the Snapshot button located on the upper left corner of the screen A Save Image dialog box will appear for you to save the snapshot pic...

Page 73: ...cording with a camera click the Manual Recording button again Camera Settings Once you have completed the initial configuration of the DCS 900 using the Web based interface you can review or change yo...

Page 74: ...on to setup the options for motion recording On this screen you can select to Invoke Alarm and or Sent E mail Click the E mail Setting button to configure your E mail The Sensitivity Level can be adju...

Page 75: ...Click the Manual Recording button to begin recording images from you camera Schedule Recording Click the Schedule Recording button to record based on a specific time and date Click Add to set the time...

Page 76: ...ode and enter in the Start date time and Stop date time The camera will start to record according to the specified date and time period entered Select Week Mode to specify which date to record during...

Page 77: ...n motion detection When this option is selected and the camera detects motion within the range of the viewing window recording will be triggered Recording will continue until no motion is detected Cli...

Page 78: ...play each camera one by one When this option is selected the camera s will briefly display their images in the View Mode format Camera s Extra Information Click the Camera s Extra Information button t...

Page 79: ...75 Play Click the Play button to playback video recorded from your camera...

Page 80: ...a profile to load initially you will have to select all of your cameras and then click the Save or Save As buttons to save your profile Up to four cameras can be saved per configuration there are no l...

Page 81: ...eo images the default setting is 10MB If the recorded video files reach the file size video images will be recorded into another file automatically By File Size permits recording by file size from 10...

Page 82: ...ct the path and click the Delete button If you try to delete the very last storage in the list you will receive a warning message telling you to keep one record of storage at least Recycle The Reserve...

Page 83: ...ur hard drive Note Selecting the Recycle option will disable the Recording File Path Settings in the Recording menu Player Setup In this section you may choose Windows system default or User define fo...

Page 84: ...80 About Click the Help About icon and then select About for camera details such as software version...

Page 85: ...install IPView SE A new prompt screen will be displayed like the one below confirming the removal At the Confirm Uninstall dialog box click OK to continue the process The InstallShield Wizard prompt w...

Page 86: ...d outdoors The Internet Camera is not weatherproof It needs to be equipped with a weatherproof case to be used outdoors and it is not recommended 6 What network cabling is required for the Internet Ca...

Page 87: ...mat so your computer can present it into an image that you are familiar with has become overloaded when it has been exposed to bright lights such as direct exposure to sunlight or halogen lights Repos...

Page 88: ...ly It is a very useful tool to confirm if the IP Address conflicts with the Internet Camera over the network Follow the step by step procedure below to utilize the PING command Start a DOS window Star...

Page 89: ...85 If you fail to connect to your camera you will see the following Check to see if you have entered your camera s IP Address correctly or reassign your camera s IP Address...

Page 90: ...through the Web Configuration under SETUP Video Please refer to the Web Configuration section for further details Warning Direct exposure to sunlight may cause permanent damage to the CMOS sensor The...

Page 91: ...1 15 000 sec Minimum Illumination 2 5lux F1 4 Focal Length 6 0mm Aperture F 1 8 Image Video Setting Motion JPEG compression Frame rate 1 5 7 15 20 30 frames per second fps and Auto Compression Rate Se...

Page 92: ...88 Power Source 5V 2 5A Power Consumption 5W Environmental specification Operating temperature 5 C to 50 C Storage temperature 25 C to 50 C Operating relative humidity 5 to 95 non condensing...

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