Digital Watchdog MEGApix MPTZ5X Quick Setup Manual

DWC-MPTZ5X
IP 2.1MP Pan Tilt Zoom Dome Camera
Quick Setup Guide
Camera External Devices Connection
he MPTZ5X MEGApix camera supports a micro SD Card for local emergency
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recording. Use the diagram below to locate the SD Card slot in the camera.
Micro SD
Card Slot
Network Connection
There are two options for powering MEGApix Cameras
Using a PoE-Enabled Switch
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The MEGApix Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing
transmission of power and data via a single ethernet
cable.
Using a Non-PoE Switch
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If a PoE-enabled switch is not used, use a power
adaptor to connect the MEGApix Camera to a
Non-PoE switch.
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PREPARATION

The following items are included with your MEGApix Camera
Mounting Template
Quick Start CD
2 Mounting Nuts
for Camera and
Guide (Manual &
& 2 Mounting
Metal Mount Plate
Software)
Screws
Metal Mount Plate
DWC-MPTZ5X
IP 2.1MP Pan Tilt Zoom Dome Camera
Quick Setup Guide
Low Profile Vandal
Dome IR Camera
3 Screws & 3
- 12VDC Power
Dry Wall
- RJ45 Network
Anchors
Thank you for purchasing Digital Watchdog's MEApix Flat Vandal Dome Camera.
Before installing the camera, please verify your model and read this guide carefully.

Installing IP Finder

IP Finder searches for all the available network devices on your local area network.
Install IP Finder to find your MEGApix Camera on the local Network. The IP Finder
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software is on the included mini-CD. Run IP Finder and install onto your PC.
When setup is complete, launch the IP Finder software.
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To find your MEGApix camera, click Search button. Your MEGApix camera will appear as
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"DWC-MPTZ5X."
To access the camera directly via Internet Explorer, select the desired device and click Web
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Connect.
To change basic network settings through the IP Finder software, select the desired device and
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click Configuration.
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INSTALLATION

Easy Camera Installation

1. Detach the camera's bottom gasket.
2. Remove the Protection foam from the camera's
dome and lens.
3. Reattach the camera base to the bottom gasket.
4. Use the camera's housing or mounting
template to mark and drill the necessary holes
in the wall or ceiling.
5. Pull wires through and make the
connections.
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4. Using the three (3) included screws, mount and
secure the camera to the wall or ceiling.

Metal Mount Camera Installation

Use when mounting the camera using the wall
mount or ceiling mount accesories.
1. Using the metal mount plate, mark and drill the
necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.
2. Pull wires through and make the connections.
3. Using the two (2) included screws, mount and
secure the camera to the wall or ceiling.
4. Attach the camera base to the metal mount by
snapping it into place using the two metal handles.
5. Secure the camera's cover dome onto the
camera base to complete the installation.
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Setting the Camera on IP Finder

A user can use the IP Finder software to setup the basic network settings.
DHCP: If DHCP is selected, an IP address will
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automatically be assigned to the camera. If your network
[4] does not support DHCP, a default IP address and subnet
[1] mask will automatically be assigned.
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PPPoE: Select this option, when you use WAN service
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or a PPPoE-based internet service.
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Static IP: This option will assign a static (fixed) IP to
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your camera.
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Use DDNS: Check this option to use DDNS
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(Dynamic DNS). DDNS allows users to setup a unique
URL for the IP camera.
Port: This section displays all the port numbers that are required for remote communication.
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Resetting the Camera

Pressing the reset button on the camera's control board for five (5) seconds while power cycling the camera will initialize all environmental
variables to factory default. To do so:
1. Turn the camera Off (unplug from PoE Switch).
2. Press and hold the 'Reset' button and turn the device On (Connect PoE cable to camera).
3. Hold the Reset button for 5 seconds while the power is on.
4. The camera would be set to its default settings.
The following are the default network settings:
IP Mode DHCP
IP Address 192.168.1.123
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.1.123
Command Port 7000
HTTP Port 80
Frequent use may cause a System Error
Live Port 7001
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INSTALLATION

Soft Ceiling Mount Installation

1. Using the camera's template, mark and drill the necessary holes in
Protection Foam
the wall or ceiling.
2. Secure the two (2) mount bolts into the camera's bottom.
3. Pull wires through and make all necessary connections.
4. Insert the mount bolts into the template holes.
5. Fix the camera to the mounting surface by tightening the mount nuts
to the mount bolts on the ceiling panel.
Template Sheet
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SPECIFICATIONS

Setting the Camera on IP Finder

Set the Camera for Internal Use

If you wish to connect your MEGApix Camera internally from within the same network:
Find your MEGApix Camera on IP Finder software and click Configuration.
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Select an IP Configuration Mode - DHCP, PPPoE, or Static - that is available to you.
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Recommended Setting is DHCP. *
If you wish to use DDNS, select the Use DDNS option.
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When the setup is complete, select Apply.
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Then, select Reboot button. The rebooting process usually takes up to a minute.
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Select Exit.
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On the IP Finder window, select Search and comfirm that your changes have been made.
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Set the Camera for External Use

If you wish to connect your MEGApix Camera to an external network, please use Static IP.
Find your MEGApix Camera on IP Finder software and click Configuration.
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Select Static IP Configuration Mode.
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If you wish to use DDNS, select the Use DDNS option. See page 10 for further information.
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When the setup is complete, select Apply.
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Then, select Reboot button. The rebooting process usually takes up to a minute.
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Select Exit.
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On the IP Finder window, select Search and comfirm that your changes have been made.
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Webviewer Specifications
Minimum Requirements for PC
CPU Intel P4 2.0GHz Dual Core
RAM More than 1GB
HDD
200GB Required for Saving Clip Image
Reset Button
OS Microsoft Windows XP or Higher
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Resolution Higher than 1024X768
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