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Fixed dome day & night network camera w/ wdr sensor
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Network Camera Features ............77 Network Setup ..............41 Network Camera Installation ..........78 Dynamic DNS ...............48 Networking Basics ............80 Image Setup .................49 Check your IP address ...............80 Audio and Video ..............51 Statically Assign an IP address ..........81 Motion Detection ...............53 D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Reset and Restore ............82 External I/O Port ..............83 Technical Specifications ..........84 Contacting Technical Support ........86 Warranty ................87 Registration ..............93 D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DCS-6111 Fixed Dome Day & Night Network Camera with WDR Sensor • Screws • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • I/O Connector Plug • Power Adapter • Alignment Stencil • Dome Enclosure •...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    D-Link product provided herein is suitable for the end-user’s intended use under the applicable laws of his or her state. D-Link disclaims any liability whatsoever for any end-user use of the D-Link product, which fails to comply with applicable state, local, or federal laws.

  • Page 6: Features

    Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Powerful Surveillance - The DCS-6111 uses the WDR VGA Progressive CMOS technology that delivers exceptional picture quality. The Wide Dynamic Range capability achieves high resolution, more detailed images in high contrast lighting conditions (for example, strong backlight). With this sensor architecture, the DCS-6111 maintains a constant balance for different variations in illumination and significantly improves the quality of real-time videos.The DCS-6111...
  • Page 7 IP address on the network, and the clients need to subscribe to the IP address in order to receive the stream. DCS-6111 features a built-in Samba client for NAS, and hence does not require a direct connection to a PC or any other hardware or software to capture and transfer images.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview Connections Focus Controller DC Power Connector Zoom Controller The DC power connector is located on the side panel of the DCS-6111. This 12V DC single-socket, supplies power Adjustment Screw to the network camera. Tilt Screw Reset Button Ethernet Cable Connector (PoE) Reset is initiated when the The network camera’s side panel features an...

  • Page 9: Leds

    Blinking Red: indicates power is being supplied to the camera. Solid Green: indicates that a connection has been established via Ethernet port. Blinking Green: indicates traffic movement in the camera. The Status LED will not glow if an Ethernet connection is not established. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    Insert the supplied plastic anchors into the drilled holes, and align the holes at the base of the camera with the plastic anchors. Once aligned, insert the provided screws through the holes. Use a screwdriver to tighten and secure. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Network Deployment

    Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to a power outlet. Connection with a PoE Switch If using a PoE switch, connect the network camera to the switch via an Ethernet cable, which will provide both power and data transmission over a single cable. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Software Installation

    Section 2 - Installation Software Installation Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DCS-6111 Autorun CD into the CD-ROM drive. The following step-by-step instructions displayed are shown when using Windows Vista operating system. The steps and screens are similar when using ®...
  • Page 13 Click I Agree to accept the License Agreement. Click I Agree Click the Browse button if you would like to change the destination of installation. Otherwise, click Install to continue. Note: Installation may take several minutes to complete. Click Install D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 14 To start the installation click Install. Note: The installation may take several minutes to complete. Click Install Finish Click to complete installation and the D-Link Installation Wizard window will pop up for camera configuration. Click Finish D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Windows Start Menu. The Installation Wizard will appear and show the MAC address and IP address of your DCS-6111, which may appear to be different from the actual address depending on what your device is connected to. If you have a DHCP server on your network, there will be a valid IP address displayed here.
  • Page 16 Enter a password, and confirm the password for your admin acccount and click Next. Note: The default administrator username is admin and the password is left blank. The password can also be changed after installation. Click Next D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Pppoe Setup

    The PPPoE Setting screen displays. Enter the username and password provided by your ISP to connect to the Internet by PPPoE. Click Next and skip to the setup screen as seen in page 19. Click Next D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Click Next to continue. Click Next Select UPnP Port Forwarding if your router supports this function. If not, choose Manual to manually enter your port numbers. Click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Click Next A window will pop up asking you if you want to access the DCS-6111 via mobile phone. Clicking Yes will set the video resolution to 176x144. Click Yes D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Click OK to continue. A new window will pop up displaying the links/addresses to access your device. Click Add to my favorite to save the address and then click Exit to complete the installation. Click Exit D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Section 3 - Configuration Double-click DCS-6111 in the Installation Wizard window to launch the camera’s web configuration page. Note: Please refer to the user manual for more information. Enter admin as the default username and leave the password blank by default.
  • Page 22 Section 3 - Configuration This section shows your camera’s live video. You can configure your settings using the buttons in the window. For more information on using the web configuration, please refer to the user manual. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Lens

    Tighten tighten the zoom controller once completed. Loosen Loosen the focus controller and adjust the focus range by moving the controller left and right until the image is clear; tighten the focus controller once completed. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Attaching The Enclosure

    Note: When attaching the ring enclosure, be sure to first align the line on the ring enclosure with the triangle on the dome enclosure. When attachment is successfully made, the line on the ring enclosure will be aligned with the line on the dome enclosure. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Section 3 - Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Network Camera using the Web-based Configuration Utility. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of your Network Camera (http://192.168.0.120)

  • Page 26: Live Video

    Section 3 - Configuration Live Video As seen by Mozilla Firefox and Netscape users, Quick Time player is invoked to stream the live video. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Using Rtsp Players

    URL command = rtsp://<ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2> Note: Please refer to pages 44-45 for the RSTP port settings and streaming files. For example: 4. You can view the live video in your player, as shown in the figure. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Using 3Gpp Mobile Phones

    3. Set the RTSP port to 554, since most ISPs and players do not support other port numbers. 4. Launch the players on 3GPP mobile phones, (ex. Real Player). Type the URL command in the player. URL Command = rtsp://<public ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<access name for stream1/stream2> D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Camera

    Select this to disable the digital zoom feature. Zoom: Zoom Factors: Adjust the threshold of the zoom factor. You can also adjust and position the zoom area by dragging the box in the window. Click this icon to hide the window. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 30 Microphone Mute/Unmute - Click (#15) to turn off the microphone (external) that is connected to your network camera. Press again (#14) to turn 14/15 the microphone back on. Full screen: To enlarge the video to full screen. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Snapshot

    Section 3 - Configuration Snapshot This page shows a snapshot image of a live video taken from DCS-6111 network camera. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Client Setup

    (as shown on page 46). Only the HTTP port must be forwarded for remote users to make an HTTP connection (video only). Record Options: Allows the user to specify a destination folder and prefix filename for the recorded video. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Setup

    Manual Motion Detection Setup and skip to page 41. Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the internet. Click Next to continue. Click Next...
  • Page 34 Select PPPoE if the camera is directly connected to the Internet through a DSL modem and your ISP (Internet Service Provider) requires you to use PPPoE for the Internet connection. Click Next to continue and skip to Step 2 on page 35. Click Next D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 35 Enter all the relevant LAN information. Click Next to continue. Click Next If you have selected PPPoE, enter your username and password. Click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 36 Enter a name for your camera and click Next to continue. Click Next Configure the correct time to ensure all the events will be triggered and scheduled at the correct time.Click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 37 Section 3 - Configuration Once you have selected Dynamic, PPPoE, or Static, you will see a summary of your camera’s settings. Click Apply to save and activate your settings. Click Apply D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Motion Detection Setup Wizard

    Section 3 - Configuration Motion Detection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link Camera’s motion detection functions. Click Next to begin the process. Click Next This screen will allow you to enable or disable the motion detection feature.
  • Page 39 Always function. Click Next This step allows you to specify your event notification, either via email or FTP. Enter the relevant information of your email account or FTP settings and then click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 40 Section 3 - Configuration You have completed the Motion Detection Wizard. Click Apply to activate and save your settings. Click Apply D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Network Setup

    Services and capabilities offered by networked devices, such as printing and file sharing, are available among each other without bothersome network configuration. In the case of Network Cameras, you will see Network Camera shortcuts at My Network Places. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 42 IPv6 Information: Displays the IPv6 status of the camera. Manually setup the IP Select to manually setup IPv6. address: Optional IP address / Enter the IPv6 IP address and its prefix length. Prefix length. : D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 43 After you have enabled the Authentication, you will need to configure and use the access name to access your video file. For example, http://camera ip/video.mjpg (video.mjpg is the Access name, you can modify it here) Access name for The default name is video.mjpg. stream1: D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 44 After you have enabled the Authentication, you will need to configure and use the access name to access your video file. RTSP://camera ip/live.sdp (live.sdp is the default access name, you can modify in the section below) Access name for The default name is live.sdp. stream1: Access name for The default name is live2.sdp. stream2: D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 45 : Launch a RTSP player. : Choose File > Open URL. This opens the URL dialog box. : Type the URL command in the text box. For example: : The live video will be displayed in your player. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 46 An IP Multicast group address is used to send and receive content. Sources use this group address as the destination address while sending their data packets. Receivers use this group address to inform the network that they are interested in receiving packets sent to that group. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 47 The five ports can be changed between 1025 and 65535. The multicast RTP port must be an even number and the multicast RTCP port is equal to multicast RTP port number plus one; thus will always be an odd number. When the multicast RTP port changes, the multicast RTCP port needs to be changed accordingly. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Dynamic Dns

    Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Host Name: Username: Enter your username or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS server. Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Status: Indicates the current connection status. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Image Setup

    Enable WDR Select to enable the WDR function. WDR provides (Wide Dynamic better performance especially when the image Range): contains both very dark and bright areas. Also helps the camera to cope with varying lighting conditions. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 50 1. Up to five privacy mask windows can be set in the same screen. 2. Privacy masks will appear on all video stream and recording video. 3. Privacy masks will overlap with motion detection windows. The masked area will not detect any motion. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Audio And Video

    Select Fixed Quality to optimize the bandwidth utilization and video quality. Mute: Select to mute audio. External Set the microphone input gain at either 0dB or 20dB. microphone Note: The higher the decibel number, the louder the input: sound. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 52 (AMRNB) speech codec. Select a higher bit rate number for better audio quality. GSM-AMR Select the GSM-AMR bit rate from the drop-down list. Higher bit rate means higher audio quality but it takes more network bandwidth bit rate: to transmit. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Motion Detection

    Clicking on the ‘x’ at the upper right corner of the window will close the window. Save: Save the related settings of that window. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 54: D-Link Dcs-6111 User Manual

    Utilizing this device as a trigger source, photos or videos can be captured instantly and sent to the remote server (Email, FTP). A green bar indicates that even though motions are detected, the event will not be triggered because the image variations are still falling under the defined threshold. Percentage = 30% D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 55 “alerted pixels”. When the percentage is set to 30%, the motions are judged to exceed the defined threshold; therefore, the motion window will be outlined in red. For applications that require higher security management, it is suggested to set higher sensitivity settings and smaller percentage values. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Time And Date

    NTP server. Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the NTP Server: DCS-6111 with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your location. Update Interval: The time interval for updating the time information from NTP server.

  • Page 57: Event Setup

    2. To delete the selected item from the pull-down menu of event, server or media, click Delete. 3. Click on the item name for further modification. Note: You can add up to four events, five servers and five media fields. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Application A typical application is that when motion is detected, the DCS-6111 Network Camera sends images to a FTP server or via e-mail as notifications. For example, as seen in the illustration below, an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection or external digital input devices.

  • Page 59: Add Server

    FTP: Select this to access a granted folder on the external FTP server. HTTP: Select this to use a web server to store the media. Network Storage: Only one network storage device is supported. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Add Media

    Maximum file size: File name prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name of the video clip. Refer page 62 for more information. System log: Select this feature to enable camera to display system log. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Add date and time suffix to file name Select this option to add date and time to the file name suffix. SNAPSHOTS20080104_100341 Date and time suffix File name prefix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 62 8 sec. 9 sec. 10 sec. The moment the trigger is activated. File name prefix Enter the text that will be added at the beginning of the file name. VIDEOS20080104_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Add Event

    External trigger input to the camera. System boot: Triggers an event when the system boots up. Time: Select Always or enter the time interval. Trigger D/O: Select to trigger digital output for specific number of seconds when an event occurs. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Add Recording

    Size of each file for File size for each recording file. You may input the value in the range of 200-6000. recording: File Name Prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name of the recording file(s). D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Advanced

    (Max. Input 500mA, 12Vdc) Digital output: Select Grounded or Open to define normal status of the digital output. The camera will show whether the trigger is activated or not. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Icr

    07:00 and 18:00. Disable IR LED: Select to disable the IR LED. The IR LED automatically switches on at night. By default the LED automatically switches on at night. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Https

    And then click Save to Create self- generate and install a self-signed certificate on signed certificate the remote client device. manually: Note: Ensure to uncheck the Enable HTTPS secure connection to remove the certificate. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Browse to upload the certificate file and install: which has been signed by the third party. Once uploaded, the Certificate Information section displays the information of the certificate and the status is changed to Active. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Access List

    If removed accidentally, please press the reset button to restore the default settings. In addition, do not add your remote client IP address into the deny list (including the administrator’s IP address). D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 70 There are three different IP formats to choose from the list. Click Add to save the IP formats. Single: Add a single IP address. Network: Add a network IP addresses with subnet mask. Range: Specify the range of IP addresses. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    Manage the accounts for existing users. Authentication: The access rights for existing users. Camera Name: Create a unique name for your camera and you can access the camera using this name in your web-browser. For example: http://DCS-6111 (by default). D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Backup And Restore

    Click the Restore button to reset the camera back Restore: to its factory default settings. This will remove all the configuration settings that were previously made. Click the Reboot button to restart the camera. Reboot: D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Firmware Update

    Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Update Your current firmware version and date will be displayed on your screen. You may go to the D-Link Support page to check for the latest firmware version available. To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-6111, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link support site to your local hard drive.

  • Page 74: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays all the details information about your device and network connection. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Logs

    514. Save: Click to save the settings. Current Log: Displays the the system’s log file. The content of the file reveals useful information about camera configuration and connectivity status after the camera boots up. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Frequently Asked Questions

    Section 5 - Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-6111. Read the following descriptions if you are having any problems. Network Camera Features 1. What is a Fixed Dome Day & Night Network Camera With WDR Sensor? The Fixed Dome Day &...

  • Page 78: Network Camera Installation

    DCS-6111 is behind a router or firewall and if the router or firewall is properly configured for the ports the DCS-6111 is using. Refer to Page 42 for help in opening the correct ports on a router or firewall for use with the DCS- 6111.
  • Page 79 • The configuration on the Fixed Dome Day & Night Network Camera With WDR Sensor image display is incorrect. Through the Setup > Image Setup section of the Web management you need to adjust the image related parameters such as brightness, white balance and power line frequency for fluorescent light. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 80: 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. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 81: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. ® 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 access point.

  • Page 82: Reset And Restore

    The hidden button in the pinhole beside the Ethernet socket is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the DCS-6111 will return the system back to a normal state. If the system still has problems after reset,...

  • Page 83: External I/O Port

    PIN 1 Power+12V The DCS-6111 provides a general I/O terminal block with one digital input and one PIN 2 Digital output relay switch for device control. The relay switch of DO+ and DO- can be used to turn on or off the external device.

  • Page 84: Technical Specifications

    SENSOR & LENS SPECIFICATIONS • Supports IEEE 802.3af PoE • 1/4” WDR VGA CMOS sensor • 3.3-12mm vari-focal lens , F1.4-F2.9, auto iris • Built-in IR-cut Removable (ICR) filter: Auto/Schedule/Manual • Minimum illumination: 1.5 Lux, F1.4 D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 85 • 0º to 40º C (32º to 104º F) STORAGE TEMPERATURE • -20º to 70º C (-4º to 158º F) HUMIDITY • 20% to 80% non-condensing CERTIFICATIONS • FCC • CE • C-Tick HTTPS streaming will reduce the video frame rate automatically. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera (e.g. rev A2)) • 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 87: 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 88 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 89 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 90: Limitation Of Liability

    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 91 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. D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...
  • Page 92 Appendix E - Warranty For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Industry Canada Notice: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 93: Registration

    Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.2 August 13, 2014 D-Link DCS-6111 User Manual...

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