Digital Watchdog MEGApix DWC-MB44WiA Quick Start Guide

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Quick setup guide			1
Mounting template			1
Test video cable			1
Waterproof cap			1 Set
Screws and plastic anchors – 4pcs			1 Set
Torque wrench			1
DC plug cable			1

Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial set-up. 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, 920 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 and make all necessary connections.

1. NETWORK CONNECTIONS – Using a PoE Switch or PoE Injector, connect the camera using an Ethernet cable for both data and power.
2. NETWORK CONNECTIONS – Not using PoE Switch or PoE Injector, connect the camera to the switch using an Ethernet cable for data transmission and use a power adapter to power the camera.

STEP 3 – INSTALLING THE CAMERA

1. Once all cables are connected, secure the camera to the mounting surface using the included screws.
2. Loosen the pan and tilt screws at the base of the camera's bracket to adjust the camera's view and position.
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. Loosen the pan and tilt screws at the base of the camera's bracket to adjust the camera's view and position.

Resetting the camera: To reset the camera, use the tip of a paper clip or a pencil and press the reset button. Pressing the button for five (5) seconds will initiate a camera-wide reset of all the settings, including network settings.

STEP 4 – CABLING

STEP 5 – MANAGING THE SD CARD

1. To install the camera's SD Card, locate the SD card slot in the bottom of the camera by unscrewing the con cap.
2. Insert class 10 SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the SD card slot by pressing the SD card until clicks.
3. To remove the SD card, press the card inward until it clicks to release from the card slot than pull out from the slot.
   

NOTE: Maximum SD Card size supported: 64GB. When inserting the SD card into the card slot, the SD card's contacts should be facing upward, as shown in the diagram.

STEP 6 – 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. 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
   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 7 – WEB VIEWER

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^™.

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.

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Rev Date: 06/19

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