Digital Watchdog MEGApix CaaS DWC-PVF5M1TIRC6/1/2 Quick Start Guide

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Quick setup guide		1
Metal mounting plate		1
Mounting template for bolt and nut installation		1
Mounting template for metal plate installation		1
Mounting bolts and nuts – 2pcs		1 set
Screws and plastic anchors – 3pcs		1 set
Waterproof cap		1 set
Hex Allen wrench		1

Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for the initial setup. It is recommended that the user read the entire instruction manual for complete and proper installation and usage.

STEP 1 – PREPARING TO MOUNT THE CAMERA

1. The mounting surface must bear five times the weight of your camera.
2. Do not let the cables get caught in improper places or the electric line cover to be damaged. This may cause a breakdown or fire.
3. 
   These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
4. This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power Supply Unit marked "Class 2" or "LPS" or "PS2" and rated 12 Vdc, 525 mA min.
5. The wired LAN hub providing power over the Ethernet (PoE) in accordance with IEEE 802-3af shall be a UL Listed device with the output evaluated as a Limited Power Source as defined in UL60950-1 or PS2 as defined in UL62368-1.
6. Unit is intended for installation in a Network Environment 0 as defined in IEC TR 62102. As such, associated Ethernet wiring shall be limited to inside the building.
7. Using the mounting template sheet or the camera itself, mark and drill the necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.

STEP 2 – CABLING THE CAMERA TO EXTERNAL DEVICES

Pass the wires through the mount bracket and make all necessary connections.

1. NETWORK CONNECTIONS – If you are using a PoE Switch, connect the camera using an Ethernet cable for both data and power.
2. NETWORK CONNECTIONS – If you are using a non-PoE switch, connect the camera to the switch using an Ethernet cable for data transmission and use a power adapter to power the camera.

   Power Requirements	Power Consumption
   DC12V, POE IEEE 802.3af class 3 (Adapter not Included)	LED On: 6.5W LED Off: 3.6W

STEP 3 – INSTALLING THE CAMERA

1. Once all cables are connected, secure the camera to the mounting surface using the included screws.
2. For soft installation surfaces, use the included metal mount plate. Fix the mount plate on the mounting surface using the included screws. Then, press the bottom case onto the mount plate. The three bezels on the case will align and snap lock onto the plate.
3. To use the camera's water proof wiring:
   1. Install the LAN cable into .
   2. will be assembled to with a 1/4 turn.
   3. Thread tightly to .
      
      NOTE: To ensure moisture seal, make sure the o-ring is in place between and . In extreme environments use of an outdoor rated sealer is recommended.
      NOTE: When using the waterproof cap, crimp the RJ45 connector after passing the cable through the waterproof cap.
4. Re-attach the camera's gasket ring and dome to the camera module by aligning the screw holes.
5. The camera includes a sensor at the camera's module. For the sensor to function properly, the camera's dome includes a special hole for the sensor.
6. When assembling the camera together, please make sure the sensor hole in the camera's dome is positioned right on top of the sensor on the camera's module.

Soft surface installation

For soft installation surfaces, use the included metal mount plate. Fix the mount plate on the mounting surface using the included screws. Then, press the bottom case onto the mount plate. The three bezels on the case will align and snap lock onto the plate.

Installation using mount bolt and screws:

1. Using the template sheet, make and drill the cabling holes on the wall/ ceiling.
2. Secure the two long mounting screws to the camera's base.
3. Pass the wires through the mount bracket and make all necessary connections.
4. Mount the camera to the mounting surface by using the 2 mounting nuts. Rotate the locking discs over the screws until the camera is held tightly from the mounting surface.
5. Secure the camera's cover dome onto the camera base to complete the installation.
   

STEP 4 – DW^® IP FINDER^™

Use the DW^® IP Finder™ software to scan the network and detect all MEGApix^® cameras, set the camera's network settings or access the camera's web client.

Network Setup

1. To install the DW^® IP Finder™, go to: http://www.digital-watchdog.com
2. Enter "DW^® IP Finder™" on the search box at the top of the page and press Enter.
3. Click on the DW^® IP Finder™ from the search result and go to Software tab. Click on download icon to download the DW^® IP Finder™ installation file.
4. Run the installation file and follow the wizard to install the DW^® IP Finder™. Open the DW^® IP Finder™ and click 'Scan Devices'. It will scan the selected network for all supported devices and list the results in the table. During the scan, the DW^® logo will turn gray.
   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, (Sub) Netmask, Gateway and DNS information.
   The camera's IP must be set to "Static" if connecting to DW Spectrum® IPVMS.
   Contact your network administrator for more information.
   Default TCP/IP information: DHCP
5. 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 pop-up window will show the camera's current network settings, allowing admin users to adjust the settings as needed.
6. To access the camera's web page, click on 'View Camera Website'.
7. To save the changes made to the camera's setting, input username and password of the camera and click Apply. Click 'Scan Devices' from the main screen again to display the updated information.
   
   'Port forwarding' has to be set in your network's router for external access to the camera.
   Default ID / PW: admin / admin
   *NOTE: For security purposes, it is highly recommended to change your password after initial setup.

STEP 5 – WEB VIEWER

Once the camera's network settings have been setup properly, you can access the camera's web viewer using the DW^® IP Finder™.

To open the camera's web viewer:

1. Find the camera using the DW^® IP Finder™.
2. Double-click on the camera's view in the results table.
3. Press the 'View Camera Website'. The camera's web viewer will open up in your default web browser.
4. Enter the camera's username and password (default are admin / admin).
5. If you are accessing the camera for the first time, install the VLC player 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.

STEP 6 – SETUP DW SPECTRUM^® CAAS™ FOR RECORDING

To complete the DW Spectrum^® CaaS™ server's setup and start recording, see the DW Spectrum^® CaaS™ QSG for additional information.

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