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Version 1.00 | October 15, 2015

User Manual

HD Ultra-Wide View
Wi-Fi Camera
DCS-960L

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.00 | October 15, 2015 User Manual HD Ultra-Wide View Wi-Fi Camera DCS-960L...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Information in this document may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change. Please refer to http://www.mydlink.com for the most current information.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Live Video ................16 Event Log ................48 Setup ..................18 Help ..................49 Troubleshooting ............50 Setup Wizard ..............18 Technical Specifications ..........51 Network ................25 Contacting Technical Support ........53 Wireless ................27 Warranty ..............54 Dynamic DNS ..............28 Registration ...............59 Image Setup ..............29 D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Section 1: Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCS-960L HD Ultra-Wide View Wi-Fi Camera Power Adapter Mounting Kit Quick Install 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.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The HD Ultra-Wide View Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-960L) with 180-degree Wide Eye lens lets you see more of your home with a single camera and provides crisp HD 720p video to watch your kids or pets with wall-to-wall coverage. Night vision allows you to see in total darkness and with the microSD card slot you can record video directly from the camera so you never miss a moment.

  • Page 6: Features

    2 Use of audio or video equipment for recording the image or audio of a person without their knowledge and consent is prohibited in certain states or jurisdictions. The end-user assumes all liability for compliance with applicable state, local and federal laws. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Used to illuminate the camera's field of view at night. The IR-Cut Removable sensor monitors lighting conditions and switches between Light Sensor color and infrared accordingly. Camera Lens Records video of the surrounding area. PIR Sensor Passive Infrared sensor for motion detection. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 8: Rear

    The WPS process is in progress. Blinking Red The camera is resetting back to the default settings. Press this button, then press the WPS button on your router to set up a wireless connection WPS Button automatically. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 9: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations This D-Link device 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.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Store, Google Play or Windows Phone Store. Launch the mydlink Lite app, then create a new account or log in to your existing account. The app will guide you through the rest of the configuration process. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 11: Zero Configuration Setup

    Note: The Zero Configuration Setup will only work with a registered D-Link Cloud Router and an active mydlink account. Step 1: Attach the power supply to the power input on the DCS-960L and connect it to a wall outlet or power strip. Power is confirmed when the Status LED is lit.

  • Page 12: Mount The Camera

    Use the supplied screws to attach the base plate to the surface of the wall. Do not overtighten screwheads as this may crack the mount. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 13 Section 2: Installation 5. Place the camera over the base plate and turn the camera clockwise to lock it in place. 6. Adjust the angle of the camera as desired. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 14: Mydlink

    After registering your DCS-960L 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. After signing in to your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar...

  • Page 15: Configuration

    After installing and setting up your camera with the mydlink Lite app, 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-960L. To log in, open a web browser on your PC to go to http://www.mydlink.com and log in to your account. Select your camera, click on the Settings tab, then click on the Advanced Settings button.

  • Page 16: Live Video

    "Card Invalid." ePTZ Speed: You may select a value between 0 and 64. 0 is the slowest and 64 is the fastest. Language: Select a language from the drop-down menu. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 17 Section 4: Configuration Video Profile 1 Record a video clip Video Profile 2 Set a storage folder Full screen mode Select a preset Take a snapshot D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 18: Setup

    Motion Detection Setup Wizard. Refer Wizard: to instructions for "Motion Detection Setup Wizard" on page Manual Click to manually set up your camera’s motion detection Motion settings, or to modify the settings. Refer to "Motion Detection Setup: Detection" on page D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 19: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    (most common) or select Static IP Address to manually assign the camera its IP settings. Step 1 The Internet Connection Setup Wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your DCS-960L and connect it the Internet. Click Next to continue. Step 2 Select DHCP Connection (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) if you want your DHCP server (usually enabled on your router) to assign the camera its IP settings.
  • Page 20 Enter the Password used to connect to the DDNS server. Timeout: You can specify how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number representing hours. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 21 A summary of your camera settings is displayed for confirmation. If the settings are incorrect, click Back to make changes. Otherwise click Apply. Note: Make a note of the camera's IP address so you can access it on your network or by using a web browser. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 22: Motion Detection Setup Wizard

    5. Click Next to continue. Refer to "Motion Detection" on page 33 for details about how to specify the detection sensitivity and adjust the camera’s ability to detect movement. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 23 Check the Enable box and then select a schedule (check the Only during box), the video clip type, and the method of sending you the alert (FTP or E-mail). Please refer to "Video Clip" on page 38 for more information. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 24 You have completed the Motion Detection Wizard. Review your settings, and click on Back if you need to make modifications. If settings are correct, click Apply to save them. Please wait a few moments while the camera saves your settings and restarts. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 25: Network

    User Name & Enter the user name and password for your PPPoE account. Re- Password: enter your password to verify. You may obtain this information from your ISP. PPPoE Status: Displays the status as active or inactive. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 26 Only change if the ports are being forwarded by your router to other services. Bonjour Enable: Enable to allow discovery of your camera by Apple devices. Bonjour Name: Enter a name for the camera to be seen by Apple devices. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 27: Wireless

    Connect. Some of the remaining fields will be automatically populated. Security Mode: Select either None or WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK. Cipher Type: AES/TKIP is selected. Key: Enter the Wi-Fi password. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 28: Dynamic Dns

    DDNS account. Password: Enter the password used to connect to your DDNS server account. Timeout: Enter the DNS timeout values you wish to use. Status: Indicates the connection status, which is automatically determined by the system. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 29: Image Setup

    Check the box to flip the image vertically. If the camera is installed upside down, Flip and Mirror should both be checked. Reset to Default: Click to reset all the settings on this page to the default values. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 30: Audio And Video

    RTSP URL: The URL used to connect to the camera when viewing streaming media from QuickTime or a mobile device. Audio Setup: Allows you to enable or disable, and adjust the volume levels of the microphone. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 31: Preset

    Click this drop-down box to see a list of all the presets that have been created. You can select one, then click the GoTo button to change the displayed camera view to the preset. Clicking the Remove button will delete the currently selected preset. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 32 Clicking the trash can button will remove the currently selected preset from the sequence. If you want to change the dwell time for a preset, select it from the list, enter a new dwell time, then click the Update button D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 33: Motion Detection

    No Motion Motion The motion notification will continue to blink as long as motion is detected. If no additional motion is detected, it will return to its original state after eight seconds. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 34: Sound Detection

    Select Enable to turn on the sound detection feature of your camera. Detection Level: Specifies the measurable detection level that would indicate sound. Select the value from the drop-down menu. The higher the number, the less sensitivity will be required to trigger an event. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 35: Mail

    If you want to use a Yahoo SMTP server, the SMTP server address will be different between each registered region, and only SMTP port 465 is supported for SSL-TLS. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 36: Ftp

    Click Test to send a test JPEG snapshot to the FTP server specified above, Test FTP Server: and to make sure that your settings are correct. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 37: Snapshot

    Select where you want the snapshot to be sent. It may be uploaded to an FTP server or sent to an email address. You will need to enter your FTP or email information before selecting. Refer to the previous two pages to enter your account settings. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 38: Video Clip

    FTP or sent to an email address. You will need to enter your FTP or email information before selecting. Refer to "Mail" on page 35 and/or "FTP" on page 36 to enter your account settings. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 39: Sd Recording

    This sets the capacity of your local SD card to prevent the system from becoming unstable. Cyclic: Selecting this option will cause the oldest file to be deleted when the system requires storage space for new files. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 40: Sd Management

    To delete files and folders, click on the checkbox next to the files Folders: or folders you want to delete, then click the Delete button. To select all of the files or folders shown, click on the checkbox next to the Delete button. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 41: Time And Date

    Enable this feature to obtain time automatically from an NTP server. NTP Server: Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the DCS-960L with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your location. Set the Date and Time Manually: This option allows you to set the time and date manually.

  • Page 42: Day And Night Mode

    Click Day Mode Schedule and use the drop-down menus to set a schedule Schedule: for your camera. This allows the camera to use Day mode during the times you specify. The camera will automatically switch to Night mode outside the times you specify. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Enter a password for the new account. Add: Click to add the new user. User List: All the existing user accounts will be displayed here. To delete an account, select it from the drop-down menu and then click Delete. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 44: System

    You may reset your camera and restore the factory default settings by clicking Restore To Factory Defaults. Reboot Device: This will restart your camera. Schedule Device Reboot: Select the day(s) and time you want to have the camera reboot. Click Save to activate. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 45: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-960L, 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.

  • Page 46: Status

    Section 4: Configuration Status Device Info This page displays detailed information about your device and network connection. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 47: System Log

    Section 4: Configuration System Log 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. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 48: Event Log

    Section 4: Configuration Event Log This page displays a log of camera events. Click Refresh to update the information. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 49: Help

    Section 4: Configuration Help This page provides helpful information regarding camera operation. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    • Any movements from an object with a normal body temperature, like humans or animals, can be detected. To avoid any malfunctions, install this camera at the proper height. • Install this camera on a firm, static, anti-shock surface. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    ƒ RTP, RTSP, RTCP ƒ DDNS Client (D-Link) ƒ HTTPS (for configuration) ƒ SMTP Client ƒ Bonjour ƒ FTP Client Security ƒ Administrator and user group protection ƒ HTTP and RTSP digest encryption ƒ Password authentication D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 52 ƒ Operating: 20% to 80% non-condensing Humidity ƒ Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing ƒ CE ƒ FCC (Class B) Certifications ƒ CE LVD ƒ ICES Dimensions ƒ 3.78 x 3.78 x 5.43 inches (W x D x H) D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 53: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 54: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 55 D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s...
  • Page 56 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. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.

  • Page 57: Copyright Statement

    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.
  • Page 58 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.

  • Page 59: Registration

    Appendix D: Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.00 October 15, 2015 D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...