D-Link DCS-900 manual

DCS-900 Internet Camera Building Networks for People D-Link (09/18/03) Manual V ersion 1.10[...]

2 Content s Package Contents ............................................................... 3 Introduction .......................................................................... 4 Hardware Installation ............................................................ 9 Security ... ...................................................................[...]

3 Package Content s Content s of Package: If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller . • One DCS-900 Internet Camera • One Installation CD-ROM • One AC power adapter • One Camera S tand • One Category 5 Ethernet Cable Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet Recommended: PC, Mac or Notebook[...]

4 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-900 Internet Camera! The DCS-900 is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server that transmits high quality video images for monitoring. The DCS-900 can be accessed remotely , and c[...]

5 Features & Benefit s (continued) Web Configuration Using a standard W eb browser , Administrators can configure and manage the Internet Camera directly from its own Web page via the Intranet or Internet. This means anytime, anywhere access to your DCS-900 from anywhere in the world! Remote Monitoring Utility The IPView Lite application adds e[...]

6 Network Cable Connector The DCS-900 features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 UTP twisted-pair cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the DCS-900 to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network. DC Power Connect[...]

7 Connections (continued) Bottom Panel view Stand Connector[...]

8 LEDS LED stands for L ight- E mitting D iode. Power LED The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the DCS-900 lens. S teady green confirms that the DCS-900 is powered ON . Note: There are three settings for the Power LED for monitoring purposes: Normal / Off / Dummy . Please refer to the DCS-900 Camera Configuration section for detailed in[...]

9 Hardware Inst allation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the back panel of the DCS-900 and attach it to the network. Network Connectivity is confirmed when the orange LED Indicator on the DCS-900 located below the Power LED is illuminated. Attach the External Power Supply Atta[...]

10 Security T o ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-900, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to authorize all users. The DCS-900 supports multi-level password protection/access to the DCS-900 that can be restricted by the Administrator for defined users who have a User Name and User Password . The Adminis[...]

11 Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link DCS-900 Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click I nstall Wizard to begin the installa- tion. Click Next Click Ye s[...]

12 Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Click Next Click Finish Click Wizard to begin Y our camera’ s IP Address will be displayed here if it is valid. T o run the Setup Wizard, click on Start -> Programs -> DCS-900 Series Setup Wizard .[...]

13 Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Y ou must change the Admin ID and Password immediately to protect your camera against unauthorized access. By default, the Admin ID and Password are blank. T o change the Admin ID and Password, select both Change boxes and enter a New ID and New Password . The IP Address, Subnet Mask of your camera and Gateway [...]

14 Web Configuration After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The web configuration utility is designed to easily access and configure your DCS-900. From the Web Browser , enter the IP address that you assigned to your DCS-900 to access the Welcome screen of the DCS-900. Press Enter . Note: The PC’s IP address must cor[...]

15 Configuration Click on Setup from the Home screen to access the settings required for the DCS-900. There will be several options in the Configuration page to choose from to setup your DCS-900 and they are as follows : Advanced • System • Video T ools • Admin • Time • Default Status Help DCS-900 Configuration (continued)[...]

16 Advanced > System The System menu allows you to configure and set up your DCS-900 for operation. If you already set up your camera using the Setup Wizard, you may view/change your settings here. T o access the System menu, click on the Advanced T ab in the menu bar , then the System tab in the left hand bar and the System screen will appear a[...]

17 DCS-900 Configuration (continued) Advanced > System The default settings are as follows:  Default IP – 192.168.0.20  Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0  Default Gateway – 0.0.0.0 Camera Name: This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the camera. The default setting for the Camera Name is CS-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx are the la[...]

18 DCS-900 Configuration (continued) Advanced > System Important This options is recommended only for advanced users and network administrators since it may be difficult to determine the IP Address of the unit after the IP Address has been automatically asssigned. It is recommended that an IP Address be assigned manually . LED Control: The LED c[...]

19 Open Second Port: The Open Second Port option is used when multiple cameras are being installed on a network OR if you need to use a port other than the default Port 80 and 8481 for image viewing. If you are installing only one camera and wish to use the default ports, you do not have to open a second port on your camera. If you are installing a[...]

20 Apply/Cancel: After making sure all your settings are correct, click on the Apply button to store the settings. Y ou can alternatively click on the Cancel icon to restore all settings to the values last saved to or retrieved from the DCS-900. The Transfer Image Port must also be assigned a port number for multiple camera installation, beginning [...]

21 Single Camera Inst allation If you are installing a single camera on your network the installation is an easy 4–step procedure: 1 ) Identify Y our Camera on the Network 2 ) Assign a Local IP Address for Y our Camera 3 ) Determine Y our Router ’s W AN IP Address (Enable Remote Viewing) 4 ) Open Virtual Server Port s for Y our Router (Enable R[...]

22 1) Identify Y our Camera on the Network Once you are logged into the camera via a web browser on your network PC,click on the Advanced T ab, and select System . Enter a unique Camera Name and Location . These settings are important if you are installing several cameras on your network. 2) Assign a Local IP Address for Y our Camera A Local IP Add[...]

23 Open a Second Port for Y our Camera Assigning and opening second port in the DCS-900 ( For Installing Multiple Cameras) Opening ports will allow users to view the camera via the Internet. The ports that are opened must be unique for each camera in order to successfully view the images remotely . 3) Open Second Port The Open Second Port option is[...]

24 ROUTER SET -UP AND INST ALLA TION The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DI-614+ is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Determine Y our Router’s W AN IP Address Y our W AN IP Address information will be listed here. Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to [...]

25 ASSIGNING AND OPENING VIRTUAL SER VER PORTS 5) Open Virtual Server Port s T o Enable Remote Image V iewing Opening V irtual Server Ports on Y our Router The Virtual Server Ports of your router must be opened for remote access to your camera. This is also referred to as port forwarding. Please proceed as follows: • Select Enabled to enable virt[...]

26 Viewing Y our Camera V iewing Y our camera After all settings have been entered correctly , a user inside or outside your network will have access to the camera through a standard web browser . T o access from the Internet, simply type in the S tatic IP Address of the router given to you by your ISP (S tep 4), a colon, and the port number that y[...]

27 Video Resolution: Select the desired video resolution format: 320x240 (default) or 640x480. Compression Rate: Select the desired compression rate ranging from very low to very high. Higher video compression rates will generate more compact file sizes with less video quality , and lower video compression will result in larger files with higher vi[...]

28 Light Frequency: Adjust the light frequency to suit your area of operation. 50 Hz and 60 Hz variants are available to accommodate the different light frequencies found in USA (60 Hz) and Europe (50 Hz) for optimal image quality . Apply/Cancel: After making sure all your settings are correct, click on Apply to store the settings. Y ou can alterna[...]

29 Add User User Name: Enter the user name in this field. A maximum of 8 user names are allowed, however each user name must be different. Each user name can be used as a group. For example, if the User Name is Guest and the User Password is Guest, anyone can access the DCS-900 using this information. The maximum length for the User Name is 12 char[...]

30 DateTime: Select Synchronized with Time Server and the time will be based on the GMT setting. This is the default setting for the DCS-900. Using a time server with your camera is recommended for time/date accuracy for your recorded video images and is critical for surveillance applications. Public time servers are available on the web. Y ou must[...]

31 Protocol: T wo options are available for linking with the Time Server . The default setting is NTP . TimeZone: The System administrator must select the time zone for the region. Please refer to the Appendix for the time zone selection table. T o set the Time manually select Set Manually . The system administrator must then enter the Date and T i[...]

32 S t atus The Status menu displays information about your DCS-900 . Click on Status and the Information screen will appear as illustrated below: The Information table provides detailed information about the DCS-900 such as the Model Name, Firmware V ersion, Mac Address, and IP Address . T ools > Default The Default tab contains commands for re[...]

33 Completing Y our Camera Configuration Once the configuration is completed, click on Home to return to the Home screen and select the desired Viewing Image using either ActiveX Mode or Java Mode as described in the next section. The last step is to position the DCS-900 and adjust the focus, by manually turning the lens clockwise or counter-clockw[...]

34 Note: Please refer to the Appendix for instructions on how to install ActiveX. Java Click on Java from the Home screen to access the video images from the Internet Explorer or Netscape browser as illustrated below: Date/Time - The date/time of the DCS-900 will be displayed according to your time server settings or from settings you have made man[...]

35 Date/Time - The date/time of the DCS-900 will be displayed according to your time server settings or from your manual settings. Camera Name - The Camera name will be displayed when the Camera Name field is changed in the Web Configuration setting under Advanced > System. Location - The location of the DCS-900 will be displayed when the Locati[...]

36 IPV iew Lite Application Inst allation (continued) Click Next Click Ye s Click Next[...]

37 After successfully installing the IPView Lite, the application program for the DCS-900 is automatically installed to ProgramsIPV iew Directory . T o start running the IPV iew Lite click on windows St art > Programs > IPViewLite > IPViewLite. IPV iew Lite Application Inst allation (continued) Enter the default User Name: admin into the[...]

38 Once logged in, the IPView Lite application is executed and the IPView Lite interface will appear as follows in the default List View format: IPV iew Lite Application Inst allation (continued)[...]

39 List view format IPView Lite allows you to manage your cameras by enabling you to search, configure and preview all the DCS-900s from one location. It is designed with a user-friendly interface for ease of control and navigation. This section describes the operation of the IPView Lite application User Interface with detailed procedures for using[...]

40 IPV iew Lite - Getting St arted (continued) T o change the administrator User Name and Password, select T ools > Options . The Options dialog box will appear (see below). Change Password When IPView Lite is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator change the User Name and Password for security purposes. Once th[...]

41 IPV iew Lite - Getting St arted (continued) How to Change the IP Address Changing the IP Address T o change an IP Address for a camera, select Camera > Add. An Add Camera dialog box will appear (see below) . Click on Browse . The Browse Camera dialog box will appear with a blank screen (see below).[...]

42 How to Change the IP Address Click Search . IPView Lite will detect and search all the available cameras that are installed on the local area network (example below . ) Highlight the camera you wish to change and click Change IP . If you have already chnaged the administrator user ID and password, you will be prompted to enter your admin ID and [...]

43 Note: Only cameras on your local area network can be located using Browse in IPView Lite. If you want to add a camera via the Internet, you must enter in a physical IP Address. Remember that if your camera is behind a router , you will need to key your router ’s W AN IP followed by a colon, then the port number that is assigned to your camera,[...]

44 Click on Search . IPView Lite will detect and search for all the available cameras that are installed on the local area network. How to Add a Camera IPView Lite - Getting S t arted (continued) Highlight the camera you wish to add and click on Add . The Add Camera dialog box will appear once again with the IP Address entered. Click on Add. The ca[...]

45 If the Login Camera dialog box appears, make sure to enter the correct User Name and Password . Click OK. The camera will be added into IPView Lite, in list format. If the User Name and Password are entered incorrectly , the camera will not be added into IPView Lite. The Login Camera dialog box will appear only if your have already set the User [...]

46 IPV iew Lite- Getting St arted (continued) How to Format the Camera view From the menu bar select View > 4 Cameras . Y ou may also choose to view 1 camera on one screen. The viewing screen will appear with the video image. (See below .) The icon on the upper left corner of the screen will appear with the camera number that is being displayed.[...]

47 How to Rot ate the Video view In View Mode format, click on the icon located on the upper left corner of the screen and a pop-up menu will appear . Once you click Rotate Right or Rotate Left in the menu, the video will rotate 90 degrees to the right or left. How to t ake a Snap-Shot with the Camera T o take a snap shot with the camera, you must [...]

48 T o start recording with a camera you must highlight the camera you want to use from the list view format. From the menu bar select Camera > St art . An A VI file will appear in your IPView Lite folder to save the recorded videos. Alternatively , in the viewing mode (using either 1 or 4 cameras), right-click on the icon located on the upper l[...]

49 Once you have completed the initial configuration of the DCS-900 using the Web-based interface, you can review or change your configuration using either the Web-based configuration utility or the Property Settings in the DCS-900 IPView Lite. T o access the Property Settings menu, select Camera > Property from the main menu . A dialog box will[...]

50 IP Assignment If you need to change your IP Address, select the IP Address tab in the Camera property window . There are two options: Manually Assign or Assign Automatically Using . Please refer to theDCS-900 Configuration section: Advanced – System for further details. IPView Lite - Getting S t arted (continued) Camera Property Settings > [...]

51 DNS DNS (Domain Name System) server is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP Addresses. Please refer to the DCS-900 Configuration section under Advanced - System for further details. IPV iew Lite - Getting St arted (continued) Camera Property Settings > DNS[...]

52 IPView Lite- Getting S t arted (continued) Camera Property Settings > Misc, Image Image Brightness, contrast, hue, resolution, compression, frame rate, and light frequency can be adjusted for your camera. Please refer to the DCS-900 Configuration section under Advanced – Video for further details. Misc Configure the LED Control, ActiveX con[...]

53 Users Set up user accounts with user name and password for camera access. Please refer to the DCS-900 Configuration Setting under Tools-Admin for more detailed information. T o add a user click on the Add icon and the Add User dialog box will appear . Enter the User Name and Password into the specific field. T o delete a user , select the user a[...]

54 Date/Time Set the camera’s time and date to provide correct time information for remote users by selecting Synchronized with Time Server or Set Manually . Please refer to the DCS-900 Configuration section under Tools-Time for further details. IPView Lite - Getting S t arted (continued) Camera Property Settings > Date/Time[...]

55 IPV iew - Getting St arted (continued) Camera Property Settings > Information Information Displays information about the camera such as the model, firmware version, MAC address, and IP address. Please refer to the DCS-900 Configuration section under Status for further details.[...]

56 T ools Reset the camera and update firmware in this section. Please refer to the DCS-900 Configuration section under Tools-Default for further details. IPV iew Lite- Getting St arted (continued) Camera Property Settings > T ools Upgrade Firmware Enter the full path of the firmware binary file name in the Update Firmware field or you can click[...]

57 Recording Options IPV iew Lite- Getting St arted (continued) Camera Property Settings > Recording Manual Recording If the Manual Recording option is chosen, you must manually start recording in the List view of the DCS-900 in the Menu Bar or by clicking on the Record Icon. Choose Round the Clock to enable the DCS-900 to record all video frame[...]

58 Scheduled Recording Select Schedule Recording to record based on specific times and dates. Click Schedule Setting to set the time and date for recording your files. Select By Date and enter in the dates, Start , and Stop Times. The camera will start to record according to the specified date and time period entered. Select By Weekday to indicate [...]

59 IPV iew Lite - Getting St arted (continued) Camera Property Settings > Recording File Path The software will create a folder in the Recording File Path specified and record the video images with the file name by date and time. Multiple file paths can be specified to store your video images. The current path where recorded images are being sto[...]

60 Menu Bar The menu bar makes it easier to navigate IPView Lite. All Management functions can be accessed from the menu bar . Menu Bar > File IPV iew Lite- Getting St arted (continued) New > Opens a new camera list. Cameras must then be added to the list for configuration . Open > Opens saved camera lists. Save/Save As > Saves your cur[...]

61 View on the menu bar provides users with management capabilities for Columns, List, Camera and Refresh . Y ou can view the Camera in 1 Camera or 4 Camera mode. The View menu bar is pictured below . Columns Viewing Format Y ou can view the format in List view . The List viewing format allows easy management and control of each camera. IPV iew Lit[...]

62 List View All the cameras and their properties, such as the camera name, IP Address, user name, and location, will be displayed in the list view . Note: Right click on any camera to bring up a menu of actions you can apply to the selected camera. Double-clicking on the desired camera will bring up the Property dialog box. Y ou can click the Refr[...]

63 IPV iew Lite- Getting St arted (continued) Camera on the menu bar provides options to manage the camera. Add up to 4 additional Cameras for viewing. The Camera menu also allows you to Delete a camera, manage the Property , Enable real-time video capture, or take a Snap shot image. Enable Function By default, the video image is enabled. There wil[...]

64 System Configuration . Account The account menu is for administrators to change user name and password. IPV iew Lite- Getting St arted (continued) This menu allows you to set overwrite options to overwrite old recorded files with new recorded files. Check the Load Last Configuration When Program Starts to load all your configured settings each t[...]

65 IPView Lite - Getting S t arted (continued) Clicking on By HDD Reserved Space allows new files to overwrite old files. Y ou can reserve 500MB to 5GB HDD for the program. Click on By Time (Time: 1-240 Hours) to overwrite old files with new files once the time frame that you specify has been reached. Menu Bar > T ools overwritten. Y ou can spec[...]

66 Networking Configuration If your LAN uses a Proxy server to connect to the Internet, select Use a proxy for HTTP Protocol , and click OK . If you choose this option, you must enter the IP address and port that your Proxy server uses to connect to the Internet. A Proxy server is a computer on your LAN that connects to the Internet without comprom[...]

67 IPView Lite Icon Description Open a new file. The hot key is Ctrl+N . Open an existing file. The hot key is Ctrl+O . Save a file. The hot key is Ctrl+S . List view format. The hot key is Ctrl+F1 . 1 Camera view format. The hot key is Ctrl+F3 . 4 Camera view format. The hot key is Ctrl+F4 . Refresh IPView Lite application. The hot key is F12 . Ad[...]

68 These features will be available: Enable, Rotate Right, Rotate Left, Snap Shot, Start, List, 1 Camera or 4 Cameras, Previous Page and Next Page . In View mode format click on the icon located on the upper left corner of the screen and a case sensitive menu will appear (see below). Context Sensitive Menu In List View format, highlight a camera an[...]

69 Click on windows St art Menu / Programs / IPView / Uninst all IPView . A new prompt screen will be displayed like the one below confirming the removal. Choose the option that you want and click Next to continue the process or click on Cancel to reject the uninstall process. After you click on Next , a Confirm Uninst all dialog box will appear . [...]

70 The InstallShield Wizard prompt will appear . Click Finish to complete the uninst allation procedure. Uninst all IPView Application (continued)[...]

71 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Features Q: What is an Internet Camera? A: The Internet Camera is a standalone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.1 1b standard. It is different from the conventional PC Camera, the Internet Camer[...]

72 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Internet Camera Installation Q: Can the Internet Camera be used outdoors? A: The Internet Camera is not weatherproof. It needs to be equipped with a weatherproof case to be used outdoors and it is not recommended. Q : What network cabling is required for the Internet Camera? A: The Internet Camera uses Cate[...]

73 A2: Another possible reason is the IP Address is located on a different subnet. T o fix the problem, run the PING utility (follow the instructions in Appendix B - PING Y our IP Address). If the utility returns “no response” or similar , the finding is probably correct, then you should proceed as follows: In Windows 98SE and 2000, check that [...]

74 Q: Why does the Internet Camera work locally but not externally? A1: Might be caused from the firewall protection. Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator . The firewall may need to have some settings changed in order for the Internet Camera to be accessible outside your local LAN. A2: Make sure that the Internet Camera isn’[...]

75 T roubleshooting (continued) Q: The images are poor quality , how can I improve the image quality? A1: Make sure that your computers display properties are set to at least 15-bit color . Using 16 or 256 colors on your computer will produce dithering artifacts in the image, making the image look as if it has bad quality . A2: The configuration on[...]

76 How to Ping your IP Address (continued) S tart a DOS window S tart>Program>Accessories>Command Prompt T ype ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP Address of the Internet Camera. 1) A successful connection to the camera will be indicated by 4 reply statements (above). If you fail to connect to your camera you will see the following: 2) C[...]

77 Time Zone T able GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from.[...]

78 T ime Zone T able (continued)[...]

79 Xplug Control Inst allation Inst allation to a W eb Server 1. Installation: Copy the “xplug.ocx” file to any Web Server table. Note the web address of the file location so that you can use it in the next step. 2. Configuration : From the Web Configuration menu, select “System” and under the “Loading ActiveX From” input web server loc[...]

80 T o install Xplug Control click on the “Xplug Control” button to activate the installation procedure for the plug- in program. Once executed a prompt will appear requesting the input of the desired language selection. Make the desired selection and click on “OK” to continue. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the auto-ru[...]

81 Click Next Click Ye s Inst allation of the X-Plug to a Local PC (continued)[...]

82 T o help you get the best image quality , keep in mind that while adjusting the DCS-900 focus you can preview the image quality from your Web browser . Camera Lens Adjust by turning clockwise or counter-clockwise Adjusting the Camera Focus Inst allation of the X-Plug to a Local PC (continued) Click Finish[...]

83 Note : Y ou can further adjust the Internet Camera’s image quality through the Web Configuration under Advanced-Video . Please refer to the Web Configuration section for further details. W arning Direct exposure to sunlight may cause permanent damage to the CMOS sensor . Therefore do not expose the Internet Camera’s lens directly to sunlight[...]

84 Video specification Resolution: 640 x 480 pixel Sensor: 1/3" color CMOS sensor Gain control: Automatic Exposure: Automatic White Balance: Automatic Shutter: Electronics 1/60 ~ 1/15000 sec Minimum Illumination: 2.5lux@f1.4, 3000K color Focal Length: 6.0 mm Aperture: F=1.8 Image (Video Setting) Image compression: JPEG Frame rate: 20f p s@SIF [...]

85 LED Indicator: Power LED (Green) LAN Activity LED (Orange) (Normal / Off / Dummy) Power Supply: DC 5V/2.5A, switching type Power Communication: 4.5 Watt (900mA x 5V) Communication Support Communication: 10/100Mbps Ethernet and Fast Ethernet only Communication protocol: HTTP , TCP/IP , UDP , ARP , ICMP , BOOTP , RARP , DHCP , PPPoE Web Configurat[...]

86 Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone. T ech Support for[...]

87 W arranty and Registration Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and • Products purchased and delivered within the fifty[...]

88 Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LA W , D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT , NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUIT ABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT , INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING , BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAG[...]

89 T rademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners. W arranty and Registration (continued) Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may be reproduced in any form or by any me[...]