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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configuration ............. 16 Device Info ..............42 Installation Wizard ..........16 D-ViewCam Installation ..........43 Access the DCS-6815 with an Internet Browser ... 17 Add a Camera ............46 Live Video .............. 18 Using & Configuring the DCS-6815 ....... 51 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ......
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Manual and Software on CD Lubricant 18x High Speed Dome and Power (AC 24V) Network Camera Screws Optical Cover Quick Installation Guide Waterproof Collar If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 4: System Requirements

    Video Resolution: SVGA or XGA (1024x768 or above) Introduction The DCS-6815 High Speed 18x 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.
  • Page 5: Features

    The IP speed Dome Camera allows multiple users to log in via the IE browser. Maximum 10 accounts can be set for one camera. Upgrade from Internet Users can get the latest version software to upgrade via Internet. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 6: Warnings

    24V ± 10%. Ensure that the AC adapter’s power cable is grounded appropriately to protect against power surges. Do not disassemble the camera. To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. Consult D-Link regarding service if necessary. Do not block the cooling holes on the bracket.
  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Basic Hardware Setup STEP 1 Unpack the DCS-6815 and remove the dome camera unit. STEP 2 Rotate the cap and remove it from the camera body. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 8 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. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 9 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. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 10 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. STEP 9 Connect a power supply the to the 3-pin power connector. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Section 2 - Installation STEP 10 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. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 12: Resetting The Camera

    Section 2 - Installation Resetting the Camera The DCS-6815 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.
  • Page 13: Mini Pendant Mount

    Connect the cables to the camera enclosure. Attach the camera enclosure to the mount and affix it with the supplied bolt. Note: After threading the cables, please block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponges to prevent insects from entering the tube. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 14: Wall Mounting - Gooseneck Tube

    Note: After threading the cables, please block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponges to prevent insects from entering the tube. Recessed Cables Exposed Cables D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 15: Ceiling Mounting - Straight Tube

    Connect the cables to the camera enclosure. Attach the camera enclosure to the cap and affix it with the supplied bolt. Note: After threading the cables, please block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponges to prevent insects from entering the tube. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 16: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DCS-6815 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 ®...
  • Page 17: Access The Dcs-6815 With An Internet Browser

    Section 3 - Configuration Access the DCS-6815 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.
  • Page 18: Live Video

    PTZ Speed: There are 8 speeds for PTZ control - 1 is the slowest and 8 is the fastest. AutoPan: Starts a pre-defined AutoPan movement. Sequence: Starts a pre-defined sequence movement. Cruise: Starts a pre-defined cruise movement. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Begins recording to the specified location. Pressing this button Recording: a second time will stop the recording. Set Storage Designates a folder where snapshots and video will be Folder: saved. Start/Stop Digital Output: Sends a signal to the attached digital device. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 20: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Manual Internet Connection Setup. This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new DCS-6815 and connect the it to the Internet. Click Next to proceed. Click Next You may configure your camera using: DHCP Connection (by default), where your DHCP server will automatically assign dynamic IP to your device.
  • Page 21 Configure the correct time to ensure that all events triggered, captured and scheduled at the right time. Then, click Next to proceed. Click Next This page displays your configured settings. Click Apply to save and activate the setting, or Back to change your settings. Click Apply D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 22: Motion Detection Setup Wizard

    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 these individual settings. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 23: Dynamic Dns

    Set the timeout period the camera will wait between IP updates to the dynamic DNS server. Username: Enter the username for the DDNS host. Password: Enter the password or key for your DDNS account. Verify Password: Reenter the password or key for the DDNS account. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Color Setting

    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. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 25: Image Setup

    This option controls the number of frames displayed per second for video streaming. GOP Size: Enable this option to adjust the smoothness of streaming video. The options include 1 * FPS and 2 * FPS. A larger number may produce a smoother picture. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Motion Detection

    Defines the basic sensitivity of the motion detection. Adjust Sensitivity: this value first. Low values mean that minor motions lasting only a short time will not trigger the alarm. Acceptable values are between 1 and 100. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 27: Time And Date

    T h e o p t i o n s i n c l u d e p o o l . n t p . o r g s e r v e r a n d time.windows.com server. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 28: D/I Setup (Digtal Input)

    Normal Open is for digital input that is tripped when the circuit No. # DI Type: is closed. Normal Close is for digital input that is tripped when the circuit is opened. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 29: Ptz Setup

    In this mode, the Automatic Gain Control circuit controls exposure. The shutter speed and iris will function automatically in cooperation with AGC to achieve a consistent video output level. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 30 This mode displays only monochrome images captures using the infrared function. Auto Activate the infrared function whenever necessary (nighttime / low light). Set Home: The camera will resume the specified PTZ action after the specified idle period of no manual operation. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 31: Ptz Sequence

    Speed: The speed at which the camera should move between the specified presets. Delete/Modify: You may select a defined preset and delete or modify it. Note: All preset points must be valid to ensure proper operation. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 32: Ptz Auto Pan

    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. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 33: Ptz Cruise

    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. Stop: Press stop to cancel the cruise path test. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 34: Ptz Privacy Mask

    Select which mask you would like to set. You may set up to 24 different masked areas. Setting: Specifies the horizontal length of the masked area in pixels. H Size: Specifies the vertical length of the masked area in pixels. V Size: D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 35: Recording

    You may choose to trigger recording by motion detection or digital output. Pre-record Time: This is the amount of time that will be recorded prior to the event. Post-record Time: This is the amount of time that will be recorded after the event. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 36: Snapshot

    This is the e-mail address that the mail will appear to be sent from. Recipient’s Email: This is the e-mail address that the mail will be sent to. SMTP Port: This is the SMTP port that the server runs on. The default value is 25. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 37: Digital Output

    Enable your D/O port as well as how the event will be triggered. Enable D/O Ticking this checkbox will enable a preset movement when Signal: motion is detected, or when input is received from a digital device. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 38: Ptz Preset

    Here you can enable a preset movement as well as how the event will be triggered. Enable Preset Ticking this checkbox will enable the first preset camera Movement: movement when motion is detected, or when input is received from a digital device. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 39: Device Management

    Enter the desired administrator password here. Type the password again to verify, and click Modify. Setting: Add User Account: Adds a new user account with the authority to view the video feed. The password must be entered twice for verification. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 40: Backup And Restore

    Restore To Factory You may enable this option to restore to factory defaults. Be Defaults: advised that all previously saved settings will be erased. You may click this button to reboot the camera. Reboot Device: D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 41: Firmware Upgrade

    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, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive.
  • Page 42: Device Info

    Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This section displays all the details information about your device and network settings. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 43: D-Viewcam Installation

    Section 3 - Configuration D-ViewCam Installation D-ViewCam software is included for the administrator to manage up to 32 D-Link IP cameras remotely. You may now use the software to configure all the advanced settings for your cameras. D-ViewCam is a comprehensive management tool for IP surveillance.
  • Page 44 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Click Next Click Browse if you would like to choose a specific folder for the installation, then click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 45 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to start the installation. Note: The D-ViewCam installation process may take several minutes to complete. Click Next Click Finish to complete the installation. Click Finish D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 46: Add A Camera

    Add a Camera This section will show you how to start and add a camera to the D-ViewCam system. To start D-ViewCam, select Start > All Programs > D-Link > D-Link D-ViewCam. Enter Admin as the default UserID and leave the password blank.
  • Page 47 Section 3 - Configuration The Add Camera Wizard will appear. Use this wizard to add your cameras to the D-ViewCam system. Note: Use the left or right arrow to navigate the wizard. Click / Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 48 My Map. Click Next to continue. DCS-6815 If you choose Add Manually, you will need to enter the IP address of the camera(s). Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 49 • Non-Office Hours Only: Continuous monitoring during non-office hours (06:00 PM to 08:00 AM) and ONLY recording when motion is detected. Note: All scheduled recording types except for 24/7 Continuous Recording can ONLY begin recording when motion is detected. Click Next to continue. DCS-6815 DCS-6815 D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 50 The Add Camera wizard is now complete. Click Close to access the D-ViewCam’s main screen. Your D-ViewCam Installation is Complete! Note: Please refer to the D-ViewCam User Manual for more DCS-6815 information about using D-ViewCam. DCS-6815 D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 51: Using & Configuring The Dcs-6815

    This section is designed to walk you through the setup process of installing your Camera behind a router and enabling remote video viewing. For the basic setup of the DCS-6815, follow the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 52 Run the Setup Wizard program from the CD included with the DCS-6815. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the DCS-6815. The camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it to be recognized by the router. Write down this IP Address for future reference.
  • Page 53 Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Camera by the Installation Wizard program. The DCS-6815 Home Page appears with a window displaying live video from the camera. You are able to view this screen from any PC running Internet Explorer on your LAN.
  • Page 54: Router Set-Up And Installation

    Access the Router with Your Web Browser The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. A D-Link Router is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Configure the initial settings of the router by following the steps outlined in your own router’s installation guide.
  • Page 55 Open Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing The firewall security features built into the router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-6815 over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS- 6815 are blocked from access over the Internet.
  • Page 56 80 to something else, such as 800. Not all routers are the same, so refer to your user manual for specific instructions on how to open ports. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Web browser. 2. What is the maximum number of users that can be allowed to access DCS-6815 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.
  • Page 58 10. Why am I unable to access the DCS-6815 from a Web browser? If a router or firewall is used on the network, the correct ports for the DCS-6815 may not be configured on the router or firewall. To correct the problem, you need to determine if the DCS-6815 is behind a router or firewall and if the router or firewall is properly configured for the ports the DCS-6815 is using.
  • Page 59 Web management you need to adjust the image related parameters such as brightness, contrast, hue and power line frequency for fluorescent light. Please refer to the Advanced > Image Setting section on Page 43 for detailed information. D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 60: 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.
  • Page 61: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    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. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.
  • Page 62: Technical Specifications

    4.1 ~ 73.8 mm focal length ƒ ƒ Time stamp and text overlays 1/1 ~ 1/10K sec. electronic shutter ƒ ƒ Configurable motion detection windows AGC, AF, AWB, Auto Iris ƒ ƒ Auto flip ƒ Day/ Night: IR Cut Filter ƒ D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...
  • Page 63 Supports all management functions provided in web interface ƒ Scheduled motion triggered, or manual recording options REMOTE MANAGEMENT Configuration accessible via web browser ƒ Take snapshots/video clips and save via web browser ƒ Version 1.0 4/24/2009 D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual...

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