Digital Watchdog MEGApix FLEX DWC-PVX16W Quick Start Manual page 2

STEP 4 – CABLING
Use the diagram below to properly connect power, network, audio, alarm
and sensors to the camera.
Using a PoE-Enabled Switch Using a Non-PoE Switch
Ethernet cable
Power
DI (+)
DI (–)
DO (–)
DO (+)
Alarm Out
Audio Out Audio In
OPTIONAL:
STEP 5 – MANAGING OPTIONAL SD CARDS
To install the memory card:
1. Detach the camera's cover dome from the camera's module by
unscrewing the cover dome screws.
2. Insert a Micro SD/SDHC Class 10 card according to the diagram.
3. To remove the SD card, press the card gently into the card slot to
release it. The card will pop out automatically.
NOTE: The camera has up to 4 SD card slots. Please refer to the
diagram below for position.
SD Card Slot
SD Card Slot
SD Card Slot
STEP 6 – DW IP FINDER
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Use the DW IP Finder software to scan the network and detect all
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MEGApix ® cameras, set the camera's network settings or access the
camera's web client.
Camera's
Search for Cameras Network Settings
Filter Search Results
Ethernet cable
WHITE
YELLOW
SKY BLUE
PURPLE
Alarm In
Firmware Upgrade Camera's Firmware
Camera Name,
Model, IP Address,
and MAC Address
Network Setup
1. Go to: http://www.digital-watchdog.com
2. Search for 'IP Finder' on the quick search bar at the top of the page.
3. The latest IP Finder software will appear in the search results. Click on
the link to download the file to your computer.
4. Launch the DW IP Finder software by double-clicking on the
downloaded file.
5. The software will scan your network for all supported cameras and
display the results in the table. Allow up to 5 seconds for the IP Finder
to find the camera on the network.
6. Select a camera from the list by double-clicking on the camera's
image or clicking on the 'Click' button under the IP Conf. column. The
camera's network information will appear. If necessary, you can adjust
SD Card Slot
the camera's network type.
Select DHCP if the Internet service is dynamic IP. This will
allow the camera to receive its IP address from the DHCP
server.
Select STATIC to manually enter the camera's IP address,
subnet mask, Gateway and DNS information.
View Camera's
Thumbnail View
Contact your network administrator for more information.
Default TCP/IP information
• IP: DHCP
Open Camera's IP
Configuration Screen
Camera Uptime
7. To view the camera's web viewer, click on 'View Camera Website'.
'Port Forwarding' has to be set in your network's router for
external access to the camera.
8. To save the changes made to the camera's settings, input the ID and
PW of the camera for authentication and click 'Save'.
9. If the camera needs to be rebooted after the settings were changed,
press the 'Reboot' button. The camera will cycle power and will appear
back in the search results once the reboot is complete.
Default ID / PW : admin / admin
NOTE:
For security purposes, it is highly recommended to change
the cameras default password.
Quick Start Guide
STEP 7 – WEB VIEWER
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The GUI display may differ by camera models.
Once the camera's network settings have been setup properly, you can
access the camera's web viewer using the DW IP Finder (see step 7
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under STEP 6 IP Finder ), or directly via a supported web browser.
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To open the camera's web viewer:
1. Open a supported web browser (Internet Explorer 8.0 or above).
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2. Enter the camera's IP address and port in the address bar. Example:
http://ipaddress/port.
Please note that port forwarding may be necessary in order to access
the camera from a different network. Please contact your network
administrator for additional information.
3. Enter the camera's username and password (default are admin /
admin).
4. If you are accessing the camera for the first time, install the ActiveX for
web files in order to view video from the camera.
* NOTE:
Some Menu options may not be available based on the camera
model. See the full manual for more information.
NOTE: Please see the full product manual for web viewer setup,
functions and camera settings options.
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Rev Date: 04/18 Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice.