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USER MANUAL DW-SWSP15 IP Speaker ※ The picture might differ according to the specification and model. ※ Contents of this user manual are protected under copyrights and computer program laws. Before using the system, please read this User Manual and keep it for future reference.
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2 | SiteWatch™ IP Horn Speaker Safety Information Read this first Read through this Installation Guide carefully before installing the product. Keep the Installation Guide for future reference. See the complete user manual for more information on the product's proper installation, use and care. These instructions ensure users can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
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DW-SWSP15 User Manual | 3 Stop using the product immediately if any unusual smells or smoke come from the unit. Immediately disconnect the power source and contact the service center. Continued use in such a condition may cause fire or electric shock.
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Trademark acknowledgments Digital Watchdog, DW, DW Spectrum are registered trademarks or trademark applications of Digital Watchdog in various jurisdictions. Apple, Apache, Bonjour, Chrome, Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Linux, Microsoft, Mozilla, Real, SMPTE, QuickTime, UNIX, Windows, and WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders.
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• Download user documentation and software updates from Digital Watchdog's website. • Find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database • Visit Digital Watchdog's Support at https://digital-watchdog.com/DW-Tech-Support/ Learn more! Visit Digital Watchdog's learning center https://digital-watchdog.com/page/dw-university/ for useful training, webinars, tutorials and guides.
Spectrum IPVMS, IP cameras and can integrate easily with 3rd party access control, analytics, and VoIP (supporting SIP) via open standards. The DW-SWSP15 is a standalone solution that is an ideal, cost-effective, scalable, and flexible approach to system design and comes with DW's 2-year warranty.
8 | SiteWatch™ IP Horn Speaker 2. Installation 2.1. Mounting the Speaker Using the speaker's mounting bracket, mark and drill the necessary holes in the mounting surface. 2. Pass wires through and make all the necessary connections. Connect to the camera's network.
2.2. Adding the Speaker to DW Spectrum Open the DW Spectrum client 2. DW-SWSP15 should be listed under the resource tree if the auto-discovery is enabled and the DW Spectrum Mediaserver and speaker are in the same network. * Add the speaker manually if the auto-discovery is disabled.
10 | SiteWatch™ IP Horn Speaker 3.1. Status Users can check out the firmware version, free space and status for the two SIP accounts. Status Users can also locate the current network information, MAC and IP address in the menu of the web interface.
DW-SWSP15 User Manual | 11 • DHCP: When selected, the server automatically updates the speaker's IP address as assigned by the connected DHCP network device (router, smart switch, etc.). • Static IP address: When selected, users must manually enter the network settings information for the speaker.
12 | SiteWatch™ IP Horn Speaker • TimeZone: Set the local time UTC time zone of the speaker. • Daylight Savings: Enable the toggle to adjust for daylight saving time. • NTP Server: Set the preferred network time protocol server (default: time.google.com). •...
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DW-SWSP15 User Manual | 13 • Account – Select an account to configure. • User Name – Enter the username of the SIP account. • Auth ID – Enter the authentication ID to register. • Password – Enter the password associated with the SIP username entered above.
14 | SiteWatch™ IP Horn Speaker 3.4. Audio Adjust speaker audio volume and preferred audio settings as needed. Codec • Codec Setting: Select the preferred audio codecs that can be used with the speaker. Speaker • Volume: Adjust output volume of the speaker between 0-100. •...
DW-SWSP15 User Manual | 15 MIC (Not used on DW-SWSP15) Press the 'Save' button to save all changes. 3.5. Media File There are five (5) system audio files. These files cannot be altered. You can upload up to ten (10) custom media files (MP3 or WAV) not to exceed the available storage, such as music, announcement, bells, etc., for additional audio-out options.
16 | SiteWatch™ IP Horn Speaker 3.6. HTTP Commands 3.6.1. HTTP Commands Users can control the sound by using an HTTP command from a web browser, VMS, cameras or network devices to send commands to the speaker. To use an HTTP command: Open a browser or VMS on your computer.
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DW-SWSP15 User Manual | 17 To add a schedule: 1) Click on the Edit icon to edit or add a new audio schedule. Schedule Enable 2) Check the box to enable the schedule. Uncheck the box to disable the schedule.
18 | SiteWatch™ IP Horn Speaker 3.8. RTP Multicast Each device can receive up to ten (10) RTP addresses. Do not use continuous port numbers. For example: × 239.255.1.2:8000,239.255.0.1:8001,239.255.0.1:8002( ) 239.255.0.1:8000,239.255.0.1:8002,239.255.0.1:8004 ( • Multicast address range: 224.0.0.0-239.255.255. • Ports range: 1024-65536 3.9.
How to upgrade the IP Speaker firmware version in the web interface: www.digital- 1) The latest firmware can be found on DW's website at watchdog.com/downloads . Search for the device's part number (DW-SWSP15). Locate and download the newest firmware to your computer.
DW-SWSP15 User Manual | 21 3.10.2. Security System You can set a new username and password in the Security section of the menu. To change the login: 1) Enter the current User Name and Password of the IP speaker. •...
24 | SiteWatch™ IP Horn Speaker 6. Warranty Information https://digital-watchdog.com/page/rma-landing-page/ Go to to learn more about Digital Watchdog's warranty and RMA. To obtain warranty or out-of-warranty service, please contact a technical support representative at: 1+ (866) 446-3595, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday. A purchase receipt or proof of the original purchase date is needed before the warranty service is rendered.
DW-SWSP15 User Manual | 25 7. Limits and Exclusions There are no express warranties except as listed above. The Warrantor will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages (including, without limitation, damage to recording media) resulting from using these products or arising out of any breach of the warranty. All express and implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.
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