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DWC-MV72I4V MEGApix 1080p Mini Outdoor Dome IP Camera Before installing or operating the camera, please read and follow this manual carefully. Rev.:08/26...
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PRECAUTIONS Do not open or modify. Do not open the case except during maintenance and installation, for it may be dangerous and can cause damages. Do not put objects into the unit. Keep metal objects and flammable substances from entering the camera. It can cause fire, short-circuits, or other damages.
MEGApix® 1080p™ Camera Setup..........................11 Installing DW Desktop Tool™ ................................11 Using DW Desktop Tool™ ................................12-13 Network Options....................................14 Camera Reboot....................................15 MEGApix® 1080p™ Camera Web Viewer........................16 Accessing the Camera’s Web Viewer............................16 GUI Description ....................................17 Channel / Stream Selection................................18 Live Buffering Selection.................................18 MEGApix® 1080p™ Camera Setup..........................19 Basic ......................................19-22...
. Using a PoE-Enabled Switch The MEGApix® 1080p™ Camera is PoE-Compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable. PoE eliminates the need for the different cables used to power, record, or control the camera.
INSTALLATION* E a s y C a m e r a I n s t a l l a t i o n Detach the camera’s cover dome from the camera’s module by unscrewing the three cover dome screws using the L-Wrench. Use the camera or mounting template to mark and drill the necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.
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INSTALLATION USING MOUNT BOLT & NUT* E a s y C a m e r a I n s t a l l a t i o n Detach the camera’s cover dome from the camera’s module by unscrewing the cover dome screws. Using the camera or mounting template, mark and drill the necessary holes in the mounting surface.
Your camera will appear as ”DWC-MV72I4V.” Double-click on the camera name and select ‘View Camera Website’ to launch the camera’ web viewer. *Install the DW Desktop Tool to a computer located on the same Subnet Mask as the MEGApix® 1080p™ camera.
DW Desktop Tool™ * U s i n g D W D e s k t o p To o l ™ S o f t w a r e U s e D W D e s k t o p To o l ™ t o c h a n g e t h e b a s i c s e t t i n g s o f y o u r M E G A p i x ® c a m e r a o r t o c o n n e c t t o y o u r M E G A p i x ®...
DW Desktop Tool™ * U s i n g D W D e s k t o p To o l ™ S o f t w a r e U s e I P F i n d e r t o s e t t h e c o n n e c t i o n t y p e a n d t h e I P a d d r e s s i n f o r m a t i o n f o r y o u r M E G A p i x ®...
If your network supports DHCP and your MEGApix® 1080p™ camera is set to DHCP, IP Finder will automatically find and set your MEGApix® 1080p™ camera to correspond with your network requirements.
CAMERA REBOOT* R e s e t t i n g t h e C a m e r a P r e s s i n g t h e r e s e t b u t t o n o n t h e c a m e r a ’ s b a c k f o r f i v e ( 5 ) s e c o n d s w i l l i n i t i a l i z e a l l e n v i r o n m e n t a l v a r i a b l e s t o f a c t o r y d e f a u l t .
WEBVIEWER* R e m o t e V i d e o M o n i t o r i n g V i a I n t e r n e t E x p l o r e r M o n i t o r a n d c o n f i g u r e t h e M E G A p i x ®...
WEBVIEWER* G U I D e s c r i p t i o n M o n i t o r a n d c o n f i g u r e t h e M E G A p i x ® c a m e r a t h r o u g h a b u i l t - i n w e b v i e w e r.
WEBVIEWER* C h a n n e l / S t r e a m S e l e c t i o n On the main monitoring page, user can view the camera with multiple streaming options. The camera supports the setup of up to three (3) different streams with different resolution, and FPS for maximum network control.
1. Channel- Select which channel/ stream to setup by checking the box next to the appropriate number. 2. Codec- The MEGApix 1080p camera supports three streams with set codecs. The first and second streams are set by default to H.264. The third stream is set by default to MJPEG.
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > B a s i c > V i d e o T h e M E G A p i x ® c a m e r a a l l o w s y o u t o s e t u p 3 d i f f e r e n t s t r e a m s t o o p t i m i z e s t o r a g e a n d b a n d w i d t h u s a g e .
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > B a s i c > O S D T h e M E G A p i x ® c a m e r a a l l o w s y o u t o s e t u p O S D t e x t a n d p o s i t i o n . 1.
WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > B a s i c > M o t i o n D e t e c t i o n T h e M E G A p i x ® 1 0 8 0 p ™ c a m e r a c a n d e t e c t m o t i o n i n t h e c a m e r a ’ s v i e w . U s e t h i s s e t u p p a g e t o a d j u s t t h e m o t i o n m a s k i n g a n d s e n s i t i v i t y .
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > C a m e r a > I m a g e S e t t i n g s A d j u s t t h e M E G A p i x ® 1 0 8 0 p ™ c a m e r a ’ s E x p o s u r e , D a y & N i g h t , C o l o r s e t t i n g s .
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > C a m e r a > D a y & N i g h t S e t t i n g s A d j u s t t h e M E G A p i x ® 1 0 8 0 p ™ c a m e r a ’ s D a y & N i g h t , I m a g e a n d C o l o r s e t t i n g s .
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > C a m e r a > W h i t e B a l a n c e A d j u s t t h e M E G A p i x ® 1 0 8 0 p ™ c a m e r a ’ s D a y & N i g h t , I m a g e a n d C o l o r s e t t i n g s .
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > C a m e r a > C o l o r S e t t i n g s A d j u s t t h e M E G A p i x ® 1 0 8 0 p ™ c a m e r a ’ s D a y & N i g h t , I m a g e a n d C o l o r s e t t i n g s .
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > C a m e r a > F u n c t i o n S e t t i n g s A d j u s t t h e M E G A p i x ® 1 0 8 0 p ™ c a m e r a ’ s D a y & N i g h t , I m a g e a n d C o l o r s e t t i n g s .
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > N e t w o r k > N e t w o r k S t a t u s T h i s s c r e e n w i l l d i s p l a y a l l o f t h e c a m e r a ’ s n e t w o r k i n f o r m a t i o n , i n c l u d i n g M A C a n d I P A d d r e s s e s , s u b n e t m a s k , g a t e w a y, D N S a n d p o r t s i n f o r m a t i o n .
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > N e t w o r k > N e t w o r k S e t t i n g s U s e t h i s s e t u p m e n u t o c o n f i g u r e t h e c a m e r a ’ s n e t w o r k t y p e a n d m a n u a l l y e n t e r t h e n e t w o r k a n d p o r t i n f o r m a t i o n .
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > N e t w o r k > R T S P S e t t i n g s U s e t h i s s e t u p m e n u t o c o n f i g u r e t h e c a m e r a ’ s R T S P C o n n e c t i o n i n f o r m a t i o n .
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > N e t w o r k > D D N S I f y o u d o n o t u s e a p u b l i c I P a d d r e s s , D D N S p r o v i d e s y o u t o c o n n e c t o n W A N .
WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > S y s t e m > S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n V i e w t h e M E G A p i x ® 1 0 8 0 p ™ c a m e r a ’ s b a s i c i n f o r m a t i o n . This page displays the camera’s main information including: 1.
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > S y s t e m > F i r m w a r e U p d a t e V i e w t h e M E G A p i x ® 1 0 8 0 p ™ c a m e r a ’ s c u r r e n t f i r m w a r e v e r s i o n , c h e c k t h e F T P f o r u p d a t e s o r m a n u a l l y u p d a t e y o u r c a m e r a ’...
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > S y s t e m > D a t e & T i m e V i e w t h e M E G A p i x ® 1 0 8 0 p ™ c a m e r a ’ s b a s i c i n f o r m a t i o n . This page displays the camera’s current time and date &...
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WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > S y s t e m > U s e r M a n a g e m e n t Use the User Setting page to set a new password or change the username for the camera’s admin user. To change the admin’s password, type and retype the new password in the corresponding fields and click ‘Apply’.
WEBVIEWER* S e t u p > S y s t e m > F a c t o r y R e s e t V i e w t h e M E G A p i x ® 1 0 8 0 p ™ c a m e r a ’ s b a s i c i n f o r m a t i o n . The Factory Rest page allows you to reboot the camera or reset its settings to factory default.
LED on. If Yes, is the computer on the same network as the MEGApix® 1080p™ camera? Camera and computer should be connected to the same router. Contact your network administrator if you have more than one network available.
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If Yes, try pinging the MEGApix® 1080p™ camera’s IP address as it appears on the IP finder. From your desktop, go to Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. Type “ping” followed by the camera’s IP address;...
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When you connect to your MEGApix® 1080p™ camera for the first time, your browser will ask you to install FbVLC. Make sure your Web Browser’s security settings do not block pop-up windows and allows FbVLC files to be installed and used.
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DHCP, the server will automatically assign an IP address to the camera. If the camera is using DHCP, the default IP address will be 192.168.1.80, and the default subnet mask will be 255.255.255.0. The MEGApix® 1080p™ camera can also connect to the web viewer using a static IP address. This will allow you to set your own IP address manually.
TROUBLESHOOTING C u r r e n t T C P / I P S e t t i n g s If your IP settings are obtained automatically, you could use the MS-DOS prompt (or Command Prompt) to determine your IP address.
WARRANTY INFORMATION* Digital Watchdog (referred to as “the Warrantor”) warrants the Camera against defects in materials or workmanships as follows: Labor: For the initial five (5) years from the date of original purchase if the camera is determined to be defective, the Warrantor will repair or replace the unit with new or refurbished product at its option, at no charge.
LIMITS & EXCLUSIONS* There are no express warranties except as listed above. The Warrantor will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages (including, without limitation, damage to recording media) resulting from the use of these products, or arising out of any breach of the warranty. All express and implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose, are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.
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