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D-Link Securicam Network DCS-2000 Manual

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Version 3.40
Building Networks for People
(10/04/04)

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  • Page 1 DCS-2000 Audio Internet Camera Manual Version 3.40 Building Networks for People (10/04/04)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing IP surveillance Software ... 21 Testing the DCS-2000 ... 25 Security ... 26 Using and Configuring the DCS-2000 with a Router ... 27 Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet Browser ... 33 Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection... 58 Using IP surveillance Software ...

  • Page 3: Contents Of Package

    If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DCS-2000 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Minimum System Requirements: Internet Explorer 6.x or higher Internet Web Browser...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    CPU and Web server providing a low-cost solution capable of solving demanding security and home/office monitoring needs. The DCS-2000 can be accessed remotely, and controlled, from any PC or notebook computer over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Simple installation procedures, along with the built-in Web-based interface offers easy integration to your network environments.
  • Page 5 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: Connections

    100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network hub or switch. DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is located on the DCS-2000 Internet Camera’s back panel and is labeled DC 12V with a single socket to supply power to the Internet Camera.

  • Page 7: Bottom Panel

    Socket for stand Attachment socket for the Camera Stand Located on the bottom panel of the DCS-2000, the socket is used to connect the camera stand to the Internet Camera by attaching the screw head on the camera stand to the Internet Camera.

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Connect an Ethernet cable Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DCS-2000’s back panel and attach it to the network. Attach the external power supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the DCS-2000’s back panel labeled 12VDC...

  • Page 9: Installation Wizard

    Internet without being attached to a computer and permits users to view the video and audio remotely. After running the Installation Wizard, you will be able to operate the DCS-2000 and view the camera remotely through Internet Explorer 6.x or above.
  • Page 10 Installation Wizard (continued) Click Installation Wizard Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares to install. Click Next.
  • Page 11 Installation Wizard (continued) The InstallShield will install in the following folder. To install into a different folder, click Browse and select another folder. Click Next. Select the Program folder that Setup will add program icons to. You may type a new folder name, or select one from the existing folders list.
  • Page 12 The opening Installation Wizard screen will appear and show a MAC address of the DCS-2000 and an IP Address (which may or may not be correct depending on what you have your DCS-2000 connected to). If you have a DHCP* server on your network, there will be a valid IP Address displayed here, indicated by a “Yes”...
  • Page 13 Installation Wizard (continued) The Installation Wizard will now show a MAC address for the DCS-2000 and an IP address. This IP address may not be correct at this step in the installation until you see “Yes” under the assigned column. The camera is now automatically configured with an IP address consistent to the device it is connected to.

  • Page 14: Installation Wizard Screen

    Installation Wizard Screen The following options are available on the Installation Wizard screen by clicking on the corresponding tab: Search - Click to search for any available cameras to connect to the network. Add - Click to manually add a camera to the network.
  • Page 15 Installation Wizard Screen (continued) Network Settings - Here users can configure the Network Settings for the camera. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default router IP, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. Automatically, the option to reset IP address at boot is selected.

  • Page 16: Reset To Default

    Installation Wizard Screen (continued) Locate the Firmware to Upgrade - Indicate the location of the firmware to be uploaded to the camera. Selected Package - This displays the file name of the firmware selected for upload. Reset to Default - Click the Reset to Default tab to reset the camera’s settings to factory defaults.

  • Page 17: Enabling Upnp For Windows Xp/Me

    UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-2000 is a UPnP enabled Internet camera. If your operating system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure. If you do not want to use the UPnP functionality, it can be disabled by unchecking the Enabled DDNS check box on the DDNS/UPnP settings page under “Advanced”...
  • Page 18 Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me (continued) Click Add/Remove Windows Components The following screen will appear: Select Networking Services (Communications in Windows Click Details Select Universal Plug and Play Click...
  • Page 19 Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me (continued) Click Next Please wait while Setup configures the components. Click Finish...
  • Page 20 The last three digits (100), represent the fourth octet of your Internet Camera’s IP address (in this example, 198.168.0.100). After you click on the DCS-2000- 100 icon, your Internet browser will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-2000, in this example it is: http:// 192.168.0.100.

  • Page 21: Installing Ip Surveillance Software

    Installing IP surveillance Software The IP surveillance software on the CD included with the DCS-2000 Internet Camera converts the DCS-2000 into a powerful, yet flexible, surveillance system for home or business, with these features: Real-time Monitoring Video Recording to hard disk...
  • Page 22 Installing IP surveillance Software (continued) Click Please read the Software Licensing Agreement and click yes if you wish to accept the agreement. Click “No” to exit the installation. Click Next Enter your name and company information and click “Next.”...
  • Page 23 Installing IP surveillance Software (continued) Select the destination directory. Click Next Select the program folder the software will be installed into. Click Next...
  • Page 24 Installing IP surveillance Software (continued) Click Next Click Finish The installation is complete.

  • Page 25: Testing The Dcs-2000

    The window in the center of your browser is the camera image window. You should now see a video image and hear the audio over your computer speakers from the DCS-2000. If you are having problems please consult the FAQ section of this manual (page 121).

  • Page 26: Security

    Security At this point it is highly recommended that you click on the Configuration button on the Home screen, and then the Tools tab to bring you to the Admin screen. Enter a password for security purposes. To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized use of the Internet Camera, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System Administration settings to allow users entry and authorize privileges for all users.

  • Page 27: Using And Configuring The Dcs-2000 With A Router

    D-Link’s DCS-2000 is a versatile and cost effective Internet Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-2000 can be used with any wired or wireless router. This section explains how to view the camera from either the Internet or from inside your internal network.
  • Page 28 Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Internet Camera by the Installation Wizard program. The DCS-2000 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 29 The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DI-614+ is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Configure the initial settings of the DI-614+ by following the steps outlined in the DI-614+ Quick Installation Guide.
  • Page 30 Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing The firewall security features built into the DI-614+ router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-2000 over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-2000 are blocked from access over the Internet.
  • Page 31 Using & Configuring the DCS-2000 with a NAT Router (continued) Follow these steps to configure your router’s Virtual Server settings: Click Enabled. Enter a different name for each entry. Enter your camera’s local IP Address (e.g., 192.168.0.146 in the example in step Select Both under Protocol Type (TCP and UDP).

  • Page 32: Viewing Your Camera

    Web server port 80. To access from a computer on your local (home) network, simply enter the local IP Address of the Camera followed by a colon and the port number (e.g., 205.163.122.96:83). http://205.163.122.96:83 Viewing the DCS-2000 Remotely...

  • Page 33: Using The Dcs-2000 With An Internet Browser

    Internet browser If you are following this manual in the order it is presented, you should now have an operating DCS-2000 Internet Camera configured with the Installer program. You also have installed the IP surveillance software from the CD. This section...

  • Page 34: Home Page Screen

    Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet browser (continued) Home Page Screen The image from the DCS-2000 should be visible from the Home page on your computer monitor. There are two buttons on the left side of the Home page: Connection Type and Configuration.
  • Page 35 UDP -> TCP -> HTTP. After the client connects to the DCS-2000 successfully, the working protocol will be displayed in “Protocol Option.” The chosen protocol will be recorded in the user’s PC and used for the next connection. If the network environment is...
  • Page 36 Configuration There are 5 tabs across the top of the Configuration screen. From each tab, different elements of the DCS-2000 can be configured. The Advanced tab is the default screen in Configuration and Network is the default screen under Advanced.
  • Page 37 Configuration > Advanced > Network Reset IP Address at next boot Once the DCS-2000 is configured, this box should be unchecked at all times. If the box has been checked and the connection is lost, run Installation Wizard to find the camera’s IP address.

  • Page 38: Ftp Settings

    Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced >Network Settings (continued) SMTP account name 2 - SMTP password 2 - Recipient email address 2 - Return email address - FTP Settings Local FTP server port - 1st FTP server -...

  • Page 39: Http Settings

    HTTP Port- Click Apply to make changes effective If the DCS-2000 is located inside the network protected by firewall, a data connection for FTP may be prohibited. Passive mode FTP can bypass the rule and succeed to upload snapshots. If the...
  • Page 40 Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet browser (continued) Streaming Screen under “Advanced Network” Control channel port - Audio channel port - Video channel port - Improve audio quality in low bandwidth environment - Click Apply to make changes effective Can be set to a port other than the default port 5001.
  • Page 41 (dynamic) IP address. With most Cable and DSL connections, you are assigned a dynamic IP address and that address is used only for the duration of that specific connection. With the DCS-2000, you can set up your DDNS service and the DCS-2000 will automatically update your DDNS server every time it receives a different IP address.
  • Page 42 UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-2000 is a UPnP enabled internet camera. If your operating system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure. If you do not want to use the UPnP functionality, it can be disabled by unselecting the Enable UPnP check box.
  • Page 43 Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet browser (continued) Invalid settings may cause the DCS-2000 to not respond. Change the configurations only if necessary. Consult with your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you do not have the necessary information.
  • Page 44 Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > Video (Continued) Color - Size - Power line frequency (for fluorescent light) Maximum frame rate- Video quality control- Flip - Select the option for color or monochrome video display.

  • Page 45: Recommendations For Setting Video For The Best Performance

    Because the network has burst constraints and everyone’s environment is not the same, any poor connection will impair normal performance. Horizontally rotate the video. Check both flip and mirror if the DCS-2000 is to be installed upside down. Choose the suitable option for the best color...
  • Page 46 Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet browser (continued) Recommendations for setting video for the best performance (continued): Recording settings for clear identification for each image To have the best video quality, you should set Fix quality to detailed or excellent and tune the Maximum frame rate to suit your network bandwidth.
  • Page 47 Configuration > Advanced > Motion Detection Click the Motion Detection button from the Configuration screen to access settings that effect how the DCS-2000 Internet Camera can serve as a security device by recording only when motion is detected. Click...
  • Page 48 (note: remember that you can have up to 3 windows selected for motion detection). You can return to the DCS-2000 Home Page and the monitored window will not be visible, but the red frame will show on the home page when motion is detected.
  • Page 49 DCS-2000. The default screen in Tools is the Admin screen. The DCS-2000 is manufactured without any passwords by default. This allows the ability to access the DCS-2000 (including the Configuration) by anyone as long as the IP address is known. It is recommended that you enter a password to restrict others from accessing your camera.
  • Page 50 Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Tools > Admin (continued) Guest account: This option allows a user to connect to a camera with view -only privileges. User name is “demo”. No password is required. This is useful for demonstrations and keeps guests separate from users with accounts.
  • Page 51 Notice the format in the related field while typing. Synchronize with the NTP server over the Internet whenever the DCS-2000 starts up. It will fail if the assigned time server cannot be reached. Assign the IP address or domain name of the time server.
  • Page 52 Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Tools > Applications Click on the Applications button to access the Applications settings from the Tools menu.

  • Page 53: Weekly Schedule

    Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Tools > Applications (Continued) Weekly schedule: Sunday through Saturday - Snapshots begin at - Snapshots stop at - All of the time except for the above schedule - Event operation...

  • Page 54: Sequential Operation

    The date and time suffix may be added according to the option. Confirm the external mail or FTP server settings in network configuration. -The DCS-2000 will send snapshots at the specified interval to the external server according to the chosen method. Remember this operation is dependent to the weekly schedule.
  • Page 55 Installation Wizard software program to locate the IP address of the DCS- 2000. Configuration > Status > Device Info Click on the Status tab to access Device Info and a Log of DCS-2000 system activity. The Device Info is the default screen when you click on the Status tab.
  • Page 56 Configuration > Status > Log Click on the Log button to access a system log of system activity from the Status menu. The content of the log file reveals useful information about the current configuration and connection logged after the DCS-2000 boots up. Click...
  • Page 57 Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Help Click on the Help tab to access descriptions of the particular function you need help with. The help screen is organized in the order of the tabs and then each...

  • Page 58: Record Snapshots To Your Ftp Server With Motion Detection

    FTP or SMTP server. Click the Motion Detection button under the Advanced tab from the Configuration screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-2000 Internet Camera can serve as a security device by recording only when motion is detected.
  • Page 59 Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection (continued) Next, click the Network button under the Advanced tab to set the FTP server settings for the DCS-2000. Click Network In this window, enter the settings for the FTP server you wish to record to.
  • Page 60 For detailed information about each setting, please refer to Configuration > Advanced > Network in the section titled “Using the DCS-2000 With an Internet Browser” (page 33). Click the apply button when finished. Specify the user name to access the external FTP server (e.g.
  • Page 61 Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection (continued) Next, click the Applications button under the Tools tab to set the application settings for the DCS-2000. Click Applications In this window, follow the steps below to set the application settings for...

  • Page 62: Using Ip Surveillance Software

    Using IP surveillance Software Installing the IP surveillance Software Hardware System Requirements Before you begin installing this application software, the hardware system requirements must be checked first. The system minimum requirements recommended for this application are as follows: Browser: Internet Explorer 5.x or above CPU: Intel Pentium III 800GHz or above SDRAM: 128 MB SDRAM Hard Disk: 40GB...
  • Page 63 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Installing the IP surveillance software (continued) Click Next The “License Agreement” window below will appear. Please read the following license agreement carefully. Click “Yes” to accept this agreement and proceed with the installation. Click...
  • Page 64 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Installing the IP surveillance software (continued) Next, the “User information” window below will appear. This window will prompt you to enter the user name and company name. Enter your user name and company name and then click “Next” to continue. Click Next You must setup the administrator’s password in order to proceed.
  • Page 65 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Installing the IP surveillance software (continued) Select the installation directory for this application software and click “Next”, which is shown in the figure below. You can change the installation directory by clicking “Browse…” Click Next Select a program folder to install the application software and then click “Next”, which is shown in the figure below.
  • Page 66 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Installing the IP surveillance software (continued) After checking all the setup information in the window shown below, click “Next” to start the installation of the application software. Click Next Click “Finish”, in the window shown below, to finish installation. The program is now installed on your computer.

  • Page 67: Launcher

    Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Launcher Launcher is a controller program that allows users to invoke Monitor or Playback quickly. System Tray Icon The Launcher icon reflects current state of IP surveillance. The system tray signifies that the IP surveillance Software is currently active on the system.

  • Page 68: User Interface

    Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Launcher (continued) When Launcher is locked, the unlock window will appear, prompting for the user password in order to unlock. The input area of the dialog will be grayed (disabled) for 60 seconds after 3 consecutive failures.
  • Page 69 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Launcher (continued) Tools Contains many utilities. Currently only change password is implemented. The change password dialog looks like this: Autorun at Startup Users can select whether or not to autorun Launcher when Window boots up. Monitor Starts up the Monitor program.

  • Page 70: Monitor Program

    Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program Features of the Monitor Program Traditional Surveillance Features: Real-time monitoring Pan and Tilt control Recording Special Features: The digital surveillance system supports not only the features listed above, but also the following features, which make the system more powerful and convenient.

  • Page 71: Application Layout And Functionalities

    Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Application Layout and Functionalities This section demonstrates a global view of the monitor program, shown below. The components of the monitor tool will be introduced in detail in the following sections. Misc. Functions Channel Area Layout Area Hard Disk Status...
  • Page 72 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Layout area You can change the monitoring layout in this area. There are six kinds of layouts: 1, 4, 6, 9, 13, or 16 video display windows in the video area. Hard disk status In this area, you can get the status of the hard disk in which the video database resides.

  • Page 73: Camera Configurations

    Monitor Program (continued) The Admin Privilege In the monitor program, the admin has the right to access the DCS-2000 Network Camera through this application software and change the local settings as well. But the admin password for the software is not the same as the admin password for the Internet camera.
  • Page 74 This section discusses the local settings for the connection and the functional configuration of each camera. If you are interested in the remote settings for each camera, you can refer to “Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet Browser,” which starts on page 33.
  • Page 75 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Insert – To insert a remote network camera to the camera list. Click the “Insert” button, an “Insert New Channel” dialog will popup, as shown below. Specify the IP address, port, and admin password of the network camera, click the “Ok” button to close the dialog.
  • Page 76 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Delete – The deletion of a device is a much easier operation than “insertion”. It removes the selected network camera from the camera list. Highlight the camera that you want to delete from the list and click on the “Delete” button. History –...
  • Page 77 Digital input alert This application software provides options for you to define the triggering criteria for the digital input of the DCS-2000. The alert of the digital input can be defined as high-level triggered or low- level triggered.
  • Page 78 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Changing the Camera Order in the List You can “drag and drop” in the grid area of the camera list to change the sequence of the connected Network Cameras, which is shown below. This will allow you to rearrange the cameras in an order of your choice.

  • Page 79: Global Settings

    Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Global Settings After completing the connection to each remote Network Camera, we need to configure some global settings for all the cameras. These include the video database directory, the usage of the Hard disk, and options for video display. You can activate the global settings window from “Configuration Menu >...
  • Page 80 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Directory Settings: Snapshot directory The directory for storing snapshots in *.bmp format from video channels of the monitor and playback programs, which is shown on page 79. Recording directory The directory for storing the recorded video data from video channels.
  • Page 81 DCS-2000. NOTE: You need to select the input signal format according to the camera type or CCD module type that is connected to the DCS-2000. Display Options: In the video displaying frame of each channel, there are two status bars. The upper bar contains “Camera location”...
  • Page 82 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Backup Settings: Using Backup Settings in the global settings window, you can backup recorded data from selected cameras to a specified location. Directory This is the directory where backup data will be saved. You can select the location by clicking on the folder icon.

  • Page 83: Using The Monitor Program

    Connection of the DCS-2000 Channel: Once you have the privilege to connect to the DCS-2000, the cameras will automatically appear in the video area in the order they are connected. Once you have set up the camera in the video channel, the color of the channel number will turn blue, indicating that the camera has been added to IP surveillance.
  • Page 84 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Selected Channel Recording Connected and monitoring If you do not want to monitor one video, you can drag and drop the video (in the video area) to the trashcan in the common control area of the monitor program. The following section will demonstrate the procedures for “drag and drop”...
  • Page 85 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Step 2: Press and hold the left mouse button, and then move the cursor to a display window in the video area, which is shown below. Note that the cursor will change according to the area in order to indicate whether the area is droppable or not.
  • Page 86 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Video shown Empty video box Removing video from a display window Step 1: Move the mouse cursor to the display window that contains the video channel you wish to remove. Step 2: Note that the cursor will change to the hand-shape when it has been moved onto the displaying frame.
  • Page 87 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Press and hold the left mouse button here. Move the mouse cursor here, and then release the left mouse button. The Layout There are six different layouts available, as shown below, for the display windows in the monitor program.
  • Page 88 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Double click on a dis- play window to switch to a single channel layout. When you choose the one-channel layout or four-channel layout, the “Page up” and “Page down” buttons will be shown in the left-bottom corner of the video area.
  • Page 89 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) To view an individual camera from the multi-camera layout, double-click on the desired display window. You will see that the size of the display window is the same as the one-channel layout. Clicking the “Back” button in the upper-left corner of the video area will switch to the previous selected multi-camera layout.
  • Page 90 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) IP surveillance includes DI/DO (Digital Input / Digital Output) control and an alert message receiver. These features are described in detail below. DI/DO Control Clicking on the “DI/DO” button shown below, you can switch to the DI/DO controls.
  • Page 91 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Alert Message If you have checked the box for “Enable Motion Detect” or “Enable Digital Input” on “Camera Configurations > Alert Settings“ screen, the alert message will show in the window shown above. Once the alert, caused by motion detection or a digital input level changer, is triggered, the alert message will be shown in this window.
  • Page 92 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) About By choosing “About”, located in the configuration menu shown below, a dialog box will appear and display the information about the installed version of IP surveillance. The information includes the software name, version, user name, and company.
  • Page 93 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Full Screen With this function, you can enlarge the selected video channel to a full-screen display. Press the “ESC” key on the keyboard or double-click the mouse on the screen to return to a regular display. Stop Alert Sound If an alert is triggered, the alert sound will start to play.
  • Page 94 Click on the printer icon to print the current image to your default printer. Trashcan You can drag and drop the video channel to the Trashcan to close the video connection with the DCS-2000. Status Bar Local time Current login user...

  • Page 95: Scheduling

    Scheduling The scheduler allows the user to schedule recordings from the selected video channel of the DCS-2000. Through both the graphic user interface and time period selection options, you will be able to easily regulate a schedule for each video channel.

  • Page 96: The Layout And Functionalities

    Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Scheduling (continued) The scheduler will not be accessible until at least one camera has been added to the camera list. Go to the configuration menu and click on “Scheduler” to launch the Scheduler. The Layout and Functionalities Introduction The layout of the scheduler and its components, shown below, will be described.
  • Page 97 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Scheduling (continued) The layout of the scheduler tool is roughly divided into 4 parts. Part 1 The first part of the scheduler is the video channel selection area. It provides the IP addresses and location information of the connected video channels for the user’s reference.

  • Page 98: Primary Schedule

    Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Scheduling (continued) In this area you will select the video channel that you want to set a schedule for. Each video channel will display a name, IP address, and location. Please note that when you switch between video channels in this area, the changes in the schedule of the previous video channel will be saved automatically.
  • Page 99 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Scheduling (continued) Hour Time-Line In the figure below, the Hour time-line is displayed. Marking/Unmarking the Recording Time on the Hour Time-Line You can apply the one-click function by clicking the left mouse button and dragging to mark the time on this time-line. The operating method for the hour time-line is the same as that of the week time-lines.
  • Page 100 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Scheduling (continued) Apply and Erase Buttons After you have selected the time period with “Begin time” and “End time” picker, you can apply the period picker, shown in the figure below, to set the periodical types of the time interval set previously.

  • Page 101: Secondary Schedule

    Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Scheduling (continued) Digital Input In the figure above, there are four conditions for the digital input. Check the condition that you would like to record while the condition triggers. high Checking this will trigger recording while the digital input is high.The technical name for this event is line trigger.
  • Page 102 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Scheduling (continued) There are three modes in the secondary schedule: Disable, Event mode, and Continuous mode. If event mode is selected in the secondary schedule, the camera will record whenever an event is triggered. If continuous mode is selected, the camera will begin recording continuously after scheduling settings are saved.

  • Page 103: Playback Program

    Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program The playback program is a very powerful, convenient, and easy way to browse the recorded video. It has one display mode (normal display mode) and two playback methods (full range and time period). There are several main functions including special features in the Playback program.
  • Page 104 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Logging In Before you start the playback program, it is necessary for you to log in to the application software. The figure below shows the login dialog. For security concerns, only the admin account can log in to this program. To change the password of the admin account, please refer to the section titled “Logging In.”...
  • Page 105 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) When you successfully log in to the playback system, the main window will be shown on the top of the screen and the display resolution will be changed to 1024x768 automatically (see page 104). There are four main areas, i.e. display area, histogram area, control area, and status area.
  • Page 106 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Histogram Area The histogram is an interactive control. Not only can you get the event’s location in time domain and its quantity of the motion percentage, but you can also select a group of events or a period from the event histogram area and show it on the display area.
  • Page 107 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Pull Bar The pull bar is a fast, flexible control for seeking data in the selected time period. It represents the total length of time in that period. You can pull the indicator on the pull bar to the specific time-point you would like to view.
  • Page 108 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) The items in the settings windows are: Database location The most important item in the settings dialog is the database location setting. You must set it to the directory that contains the surveillance database to make the program to work properly.
  • Page 109 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Normal (Single Frame) Mode While in the normal (single frame) display mode, you can change the video currently displayed by: (1) Changing the database path for retrieving another one in the settings dialog of “System Control”...

  • Page 110: Using Tools

    Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Histogram Area Dark Region The histogram area in the normal display (single frame) mode only shows the events’ occurred time and the percentage of motion detection with red bars. If you want to access the histogram area, you must change the area selection indicator to the histogram area.
  • Page 111 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Location selector Period selector Playback method selector Alert area selector Location Selector The location selector is a control that lets you select the camera you want to see (refer to the figure above). The location name is the same as the camera name (text on video) unless you have specified otherwise.
  • Page 112 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Playback Method Selector Full Range If you select this method, the database will be displayed from the beginning to the end of this location. Any change in the period selector will have no effect except when you change this selector to “Time Period.”...
  • Page 113 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Speed Indicator Play Play The supported “Play” button is an intelligent play user-interface. The functionality of this button can vary to fit different circumstances. In the normal display mode, clicking on the “Play” button can restart the displaying video sequence.
  • Page 114 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Display Adjustment Tool When you move the mouse cursor to the displaying area, the display adjustment toolbox will appear. Using the display adjustment toolbox, you can change the displaying video sequence to the size you want to see in the normal display mode when you move the area selection indicator to the display area.
  • Page 115 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Full Screen When you click on the “Full Screen” button, the video sequence will be enlarged to the whole screen instantly. You can double click on any place or the “ESC” key to return back to the normal screen. When you switch to the full screen display, you can press the “Alt”...
  • Page 116 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Zoom Out Each time you click on the “Zoom Out” button in the searching range adjustment toolbox, the displayed time period will be double in the center of the original time period unless the start time or end time exceeds the whole database time- boundary.
  • Page 117 Using IP surveillance Software (continued) Playback Program (continued) Settings The settings dialog will pop up when you click the “Settings” button. For more information about setting this program, please refer to the section titled "Settings.” Minimize Click this button in order to minimize the playback program window. Exit The playback program will be closed immediately when you click on the “Exit”...

  • Page 118: Schedule Video Recording With Motion Detection

    Internet Camera. Click the Motion Detection button under the Advanced tab from the Configuration screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-2000 Internet Camera can serve as a security device by recording only when motion is detected. Note: These settings can be configured in your Web browser and while logged into the IP surveillance Program.
  • Page 119 Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection (continued) Click Scheduler In the Primary Schedule you can choose either Once (for one time recording) or Every Day (for scheduled recording). For example, if you would like to record events every day during a certain time frame, click on the beginning time and drag your mouse to the ending time.
  • Page 120 Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection (continued) In this window, follow the steps below to schedule video recording with motion detection in the Primary Schedule: Check if you want the recording schedule to occur Once or Every day. Set the date, time-line, and begin and end times for recording. Check Event Mode.

  • Page 121: Appendix

    Q: What is the maximum number of users that can be allowed to access DCS-2000 simultaneously? A: 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 122 A: No, the Internet Camera is used only on an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. The D-Link DSB-C110, DSB-C310, can be used as a PC Camera (Webcam). Q: Can the Internet Camera be connected on the network if it consists of...
  • Page 123 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Q: I connected the Internet Camera directly to a computer with a cross- over cable Ethernet cable and received the following Windows error upon running Installation Wizard: A1: This Windows error will occur if the Internet Camera is connected to a computer that is not properly configured with a valid IP address.

  • Page 124: How To Ping Your Ip Address

    Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Q: Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem? A1: The video images might be noisy if the DCS-2000 is used in a very low light environment. To solve this issue you need more lighting.

  • Page 125: Reset And Restore

    There is a button hidden in the pinhole beside the Ethernet socket. It is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the DCS-2000 will return the system back to a normal state. If the system still has problems after reset, restore the factory settings and...

  • Page 126: I/O Connector

    I/O Connector I/O Connector Definition for the Internet Camera The DCS-2000 provides a general I/O terminal block with one digital input and one relay switch for device control. Pin 1 and pin 2 can be connected to an external sensor and the state of voltage will be monitored from the initial state ‘LOW’.
  • Page 127 I/O Connector (continued) The above diagram shows a typical wiring configuration for a normally closed PIR motion sensor. Please refer to your specific motion sensor for the power supply connection to the device since this will be critical to the success of your installation.
  • Page 128 In this window, enter the settings for the SMTP or FTP server to which recorded snapshots will be sent. For detailed information about each setting, please refer to Configuration > Advanced > Network (page 36) in the section titled “Using the DCS-2000 With an Internet Browser.” Click the apply button when finished.
  • Page 129 (continued) Next, click the Applications button under the Tools tab to set the application settings for the DCS-2000. Click Applications In this window, follow the steps below to set the application settings for snapshots to be sent to your e-mail account or FTP server when triggered by a...

  • Page 130: Adjusting The Cameras Focus

    1.0mm apart from the Fixed Lens Assembly. To help you get the best image quality, keep in mind that while adjusting the DCS-2000’s focus you can preview the image quality from your Web browser. Note: You can further adjust the Internet Camera’s image quality through the Web Configuration under: Configuration >...

  • Page 131: Replacing The Lens

    Replacing the Lens Since the DCS-2000 is designed with a CS- mount, the lens equipped with the Internet Camera can be replaced with any standard C or CS lens commonly used within the surveillance industry. Follow the instructions below to replace the supplied lens with any C or CS type lens.

  • Page 132: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Remote management Configuration and system log can be accessed via Web browser using Internet Explorer 6.X and above Networking Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, NTP, DNS, DHCP, DDNS, FTP, and UPnP Ethernet 10BaseT or 100BaseT Fast Ethernet Video Algorithm supported H.263+ (MPEG-4 Short header mode) Audio 24Kbps...
  • Page 133 Technical Specifications (continued) LED indicator Bi-color status indicator Camera specification 1/3 inch color CMOS sensor 2.5Lux/F1.4 AGC/AWB Electronic shutter: 1/60 ~ 1/15000 second Standard CS mount type lens, 6mm, F1.8 Power 12VDC 1.2A, external power supply Weight About 240g (8.5oz.) Dimension 135mm(L) x 89mm(W) x 57mm(H) (5.3 in.

  • Page 134: Contacting Technical Support

    Technical Support Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

  • Page 135: Time Zone Table

    Time Zone Table GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from.
  • Page 136 Time Zone Table (continued)

  • Page 137: Warranty

    Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 138 RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the Product and will not ship back any accessories.
  • Page 139 Warranty USA only Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners. Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States...

  • Page 140: Registration

    Registration Register online your D-Link product at http://support.dlink.com/register/...

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