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Using the Configuration Interface ........22 Warranty ..............65 Live Video ................23 Registration ...............71 Setup ..................25 Setup Wizard ..............25 Network Setup ..............31 Dynamic DNS ..............34 Image Setup ..............35 Audio and Video ..............37 Preset ...................39 Motion Detection ............41 Time and Date ..............42 D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Section 1: Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCS-6210 Full HD Mini Fixed-Dome Network Camera Power Adapter CAT5 Ethernet Cable Quick Install Guide Installation CD with D-ViewCam™ Mounting Kit with Security Wrench If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-6210 Full HD Mini Fixed-Dome Network Camera. The DCS-6210 is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-6210 is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and outdoor surveillance.
IK10 Vandal-proof & IP68 Weather-proof Housing The DCS-6210 uses IK10 vandal-proof and IP68 weatherproof housing, allowing you to rest assured that in the toughest of conditions it will continue to provide round-the-clock surveillance at vandal-prone locations such as transportation hubs, schools, or correctional facilities, and in all weathers.
Power receptor for the provided power adapter. Microphone Built-in microphone records audio of the surrounding area. Camera Lens Records video of the surrounding area. Camera Cover Remove the cover to adjust the camera lens and access the Micro SD card slot. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Section 1: Product Overview Internal You can access the inside of the DCS-6210 by loosening the three security screws, then lifting the cover off of the camera. Power and network indicator. microSD Card Slot Insert a microSD card for storing internal recorded images and video.
Push the microSD card into the camera with the gold contacts oriented towards the base of the camera. To eject the microSD card, push the card into the slot. Step 3: Replace the dome enclosure ensuring a tight fit. Note: To ensure that the camera stays weatherproof, users are advised to ensure that the weatherproof sheath is secured firmly in place. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Camera Installation Wizard Insert the DCS-6210 CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive to begin the installation. If the Autorun function on your computer is disabled, or if the D-Link Launcher fails to start automatically, click Start > Run. Type D:\autorun.exe, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
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Section 2: Installation After clicking Setup Wizard, the following window will open. Click Next to continue. Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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To start the installation process, click Next. Note: The installation may take several minutes to finish. Click Finish to complete the installation. If the box is checked on this page, the D-Link Setup Wizard SE will automatically launch when you click Finish. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Section 2: Installation If the Setup Wizard does not open automatically, click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start menu. Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE The Setup Wizard will appear and display the MAC (Media Access Control) address and IP address of your camera(s).
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Select DHCP if your camera obtains an IP address automatically when it boots up. Select Static IP if the camera will use the same IP address each time it is started. Click Next to proceed to the next page. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Take a moment to confirm your settings and click Restart. This will automatically reboot you Network Camera. Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start menu. Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE Select the camera and click the Link button to access the web configuration.
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Enter admin as the default user name and leave the password blank. Click OK to continue. This section shows your camera’s live video. You can select your video profile and view or operate the camera. For additional information about web configuration refer to the Configuration section on page 22. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
If you wish to set up your camera without using the Camera Setup Wizard, please follow these steps. General connection with 12V DC Power Adaptor Step 1 Connect the provided Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the cable harness. Step 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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If you are using a PoE switch, connect the IP camera to the switch via an Ethernet cable, which will provide transmission of both power and data over a single cable. Step 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable your network.. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Section 2: Installation Adjusting the Camera The DCS-6210 can be focused by adjusting the lens. Step 1 Remove the cover by following the steps outlined in the Installing or Removing a microSD Card section on page 9. Step 2 Adjust the viewing angle of the 3-axis mechanism by turning the lens module left and right until the desired position is achieved.
Section 2: Installation Mounting the Camera The DCS-6210 is suitable for mounting to a ceiling or wall. Step 1 Position the alignment sticker in the desired location for the camera. Step 2 Use a 6mm drill bit to make required holes approximately 25mm deep.
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Section 2: Installation Step 6 Attach the DCS-6210 dome using the screws provided. Step 7 Insert the weatherproof rubber screw coverings over the screws ensuring a tight seal. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
After completing the Camera Installation Wizard you are ready to use your camera. The camera’s built-in Web configuration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DCS-6210. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser such as Firefox.
Stop Stops the camera ePTZ motion. Preset Path Starts the camera's motion along the predefined path. ePTZ Speed: You may select a value between 0 and 64. 0 is the slowest and 64 is the fastest. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Record a Video Clip Video Profile 3 Set a Storage Folder Full screen mode Listen/Stop Audio In (from microphone) Go To: If any presets have been defined, selecting a preset from this list will (Preset List) display it. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
To quickly configure your Network Camera’s motion detection settings, click Motion Detection Setup Wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Motion Detection Setup and skip to Motion Detection on page 41. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Section 4: Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the internet. Click Next to continue. Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose.
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If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the camera to update your IP address automatically, select Enable DDNS and enter your host information. Click Next to continue. Enter a name for your camera and click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Configure the correct time to ensure that all events will be triggered as scheduled. Click Next to continue. Confirm the settings are correct and click Apply to save them. The settings will be saved to the DCS-6210 and the camera will restart. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Please see the Motion Detection section on page 41 for information about how to configure motion detection. Step 2 This step allows you to enable motion detection based on a customized schedule. Specify the day and hours. You may also choose to Always record whenever motion is detected. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Click Next to continue. Step 4 You have completed the Motion Detection Wizard. Please verify your settings and click Apply to save them. Please wait a few moments while the camera saves your settings and restarts. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
The primary DNS (Domain Name Server) translates names to IP addresses. Secondary DNS: The secondary DNS acts as a backup to the primary DNS. Enable UPnP Presentation: Enabling this setting allows your camera to be configured as a UPnP device on your network. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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For instance, live1.sdp can be accessed at rtsp://x.x.x.x/video1.sdp where the x.x.x.x represents the IP address of your camera. Enable CoS: Enabling the Class of Service setting implements a best-effort policy without making any bandwidth reservations. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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IP address, specify an optional router and an optional primary DNS. Enable multicast for stream: The DCS-6210 allows you to multicast each of the available streams via group address and specify the TTL value for each stream. Enter the port and TTL settings you wish to use if you do not want to use the defaults.
DDNS account. Password: Enter the password used to connect to your DDNS server account. Timeout: Enter the DNS timeout values you wish to use. Status: Indicates the connection status, which is automatically determined by the system. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Select the frequency used by your power lines to avoid interference or distortion. White Balance: Use the drop-down box to change white balance settings to help balance colors for different environments. You can choose from Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Fluorescent, or Push Hold. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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This setting controls the amount of coloration, from grayscale to fully saturated. Sharpness: Specify a value from 0 to 8 to specify how much sharpening to apply to the image. Reset Default: Click this button to reset the image to factory default settings. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Maximum frame rate: A higher frame rate provides smoother motion for videos and requires more bandwidth. Lower frame rates will result in stuttering motion but require less bandwidth. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Select the audio encoding codec to fine tune bandwidth usage, storage and recording quality. Audio in off: Check this box to mute incoming audio. Audio in gain level: This setting controls the amount of gain applied to incoming audio to increase its volume. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Clicking the Remove button will delete the currently selected preset. Preset Sequence: This section allows you to create a preset sequence which automatically moves the camera's view between a set of preset views. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Clicking the "Trash Can" button will remove the currently selected preset from the sequence. If you want to change the dwell time for a preset, select it from the list, enter a new dwell time, then click the Update button. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Right clicking on the camera image brings up the following menu options: Select All: Draws a motion detection area over the entire screen. Clear All: Clears any motion detection areas that have been drawn. Restore: Restores the previously specified motion detection areas. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Enable this feature to obtain time automatically from an NTP server. NTP Server: Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the DCS-6210 with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your location. Set the Date and Time Manually: This option allows you to set the time and date manually.
Event Setup In a typical application, when motion is detected, the DCS-6210 sends images to a FTP server or via e-mail as notifications. As shown in the illustration below, an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection. When an event is triggered, a specified action will be performed.
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2. To delete an item, the selected item from the pull-down menu - Event, Server or Media - click Delete. 3. To modify an item, click on the item name and a window will appear, allowing you to make changes. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Enter the configuration for the target e-mail server account. FTP: Enter the configuration for the target FTP server account. Network Storage: Specify a network storage device. Only one network storage device is supported. SD Card: Use the camera's onboard SD card storage. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
You can set up to seven post-event images to be taken. File name prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name. Add date and time suffix to file name: Check to add timing information as a file name suffix. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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This is the prefix that will be added to the filename of saved video clips. System log: Select this option to set the media type to System Logs. This will save the event to the camera system log, but will not record any snapshots or video. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
The event is triggered in specified intervals. The trigger interval unit is in minutes. System Boot: Triggers an event when the system boots up. Network Lost: Triggers an event when the network connection is lost. Time: Select Always or enter the time interval. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Please note that if the free HDD space is not enough, the recording will stop. Before you set up this option please make sure your HDD has enough space. It is better not to save other files in the same folder as recording files. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Time of each file for recording: If this is selected, files will be separated based on the maximum length you specify. File Name Prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name of the recording file(s). D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Playback Recorded Video: If video files are stored on the SD card, click on the Video folder and choose the video file you would like to view. Refresh: Reloads the file and folder information from the SD card. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
-Create a certificate request and install Status: Displays the status of the certificate. Note: The certificate cannot be removed while the HTTPS is still enabled. To remove the certificate, you must first uncheck Enable HTTPS secure connection. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Section 4: Configuration Access List Here you can set access permissions for users to view your DCS-6210. Allow list: The list of IP addresses that have the access right to the camera. Start IP address: The starting IP address of the devices (such as a computer) that have permission to access the video of the camera.
Select this option to enable the On-Screen Display feature for your camera. Label: Enter a label for the camera, which will be shown on the OSD when it is enabled. Show Time: Select this option to enable the time-stamp display on the video screen. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Load Configuration. Restore to Factory Defaults: You may reset your camera and restore the factory settings by clicking Restore Factory Defaults. Reboot Device: This will restart your camera. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Section 4: Configuration Firmware Upgrade The camera's current firmware version will be displayed on this screen. You may visit the D-Link Support Website to check for the latest available firmware version. To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-6210, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive.
Section 4: Configuration Status Device Info This page displays detailed information about your device and network connection. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Section 4: Configuration Logs This page displays the log information of your camera. You may download the information by clicking Download. You may also click Clear to delete the saved log information. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
• DNS client • CoS • DDNS client (D-Link) • Multicast • SMTP client • IGMP • FTP client • ONVIF compliant Security • Administrator and user group protection • HTTP and RTSP digest encryption • Password authentication D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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• Operating: -25 to 50 °C (-22 to 122 °F) • Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F) Humidity • Operating: 20% to 80% non-condensing • Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing Certifications • CE • FCC • CE LVD • C-Tick Dimensions D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera (e.g., rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
• USA residents send to 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.
Appendix D: Warranty While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company, we recommend that you use only an Authorized D-Link Service Office. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty. Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS”...
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 Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.
Appendix E: Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.1 September 17, 2013 D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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