D-Link DCS-6620 Product Manual

D-Link DCS-6620 - Network Camera Manual

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    Connections...6 Hardware Installation 9 Installation Wizard 10 Installation Wizard Screen 15 Enabling UPnPTM for Windows® XP 18 Installing IP surveillance Software 22 Testing the DCS-6620 26 Security ...27 Using and Configuring the DCS-6620 with a Router 28 Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents  D-Link SECURICAM DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera  Remote Control  12V AC Power Adapter  A/V Cables  Category 5 Ethernet Cable  Camera Stand  Quick Installation Guide  Installation software and manual on CD If any of the above items are
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    The D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-6620 PTZ (Pan, Tilt, and Zoom) Internet Camera is a full featured surveillance system that connects to an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet or broadband Internet connection to provide remote high-quality 2-Way Full Duplex audio, and 10x optical and 10x digital zoom1
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    also supports UPnP and DDNS. DDNS allows the camera to use an easier to remember naming format rather than an IP address. UPnP will allow users of Windows® XP to install the camera with the click of a mouse. A/V Output The SECURICAM Network DCS-6620 comes with an A/V output allowing you to connect
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    Cord socket A/V Out Connector Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 socket The DCS-6620 back panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This network port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the PTZ Internet Camera to automatically detect or
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Connections External I/O Port The DCS-6620 provides a Camera Stand Located on the bottom panel of the DCS-6620, the socket is used to connect the camera stand to the PTZ Internet Camera by attaching the screw head on the camera stand to the PTZ Internet Camera. D-Link
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Connections Infrared Remote Control Included with the DCS-6620 is an infrared remote control.You have the option of controlling the camera via the Pan/Tilt/Zoom Controls using the IP surveillance software, Internet Explorer, or via the infrared remote. To use the remote,
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 1 Connect an Ethernet cable Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DCS-6620's back panel and attach it to the network. 2 Attach the external power supply Attach the external power supply to the DC
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Installation Wizard Installation Wizard After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera, it is necessary to install software to configure and operate the camera. The first step is to install the Installation Wizard program
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Installation Wizard Click Install Wizard Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares to install. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc. 11
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual The InstallShield will install in the following folder. To install into a different folder, click Browse and select another folder. Click the existing folders list. Click Next Please wait while the Installation Wizard is installed. Installation Wizard D-Link Systems, Inc. 12
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    that supplies IP Addresses to its clients that are on the same network. IMPORTANT: A hardware reset of the PTZ Internet Camera may be required if the Installation Wizard cannot find the camera. To accomplish this reset, lightly insert a paper clip (or a similar sized tool) into the reset hole on
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Installation Wizard The Installation Wizard will now show a MAC address for the DCS-6620 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
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    IP surveillance software before you begin to use the DCS-6620. 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
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Installation Wizard Screen Setup On the initial Setup Screen you can configure System and Date/Time settings for each camera. Click Next to configure Network settings for the camera. System Enter a Camera Name and create an Settings: Admin password for the camera. Date/Time
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Installation Wizard Screen Upgrade The upgrade window allows users to upload a saved firmware file. If the firmware is older than that currently on the camera, a screen will appear indicating so and prompting the user to confirm the upload. Package This displays information
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    -6620 User's Manual Enabling UPnPTM for Windows® XP Enabling UPnPTM for Windows® XP UPnPTM is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-6620 is a UPnP enabled PTZ Internet Camera
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Enabling UPnPTM for Windows® XP Click Add/Remove Windows Components The following screen will appear: Select Networking Services Click Details Select Universal Plug and Play Click Ok D-Link Systems, Inc. 19
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Enabling UPnPTM for Windows® XP Click Next Please wait while Setup configures the components. Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc. 20
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    -6620 User's Manual Enabling UPnPTM for Windows® XP To view your DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera in an Internet browser, go to your Desktop and click My Network Places. Click My Network Places Click DCS-6620-146 The last three digits (146), represent the fourth octet of your PTZ Internet Camera's IP
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Installing IP surveillance Software Installing IP Surveillance Software The IP surveillance Software on the CD included with the DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera converts the DCS-6620 into a powerful, yet flexible, surveillance system for home or business, with the following
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Installing IP surveillance Software Click Yes 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 then click "Next". D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Installing IP surveillance Software Select the destination directory. Click Next Select the program folder the software will be installed into. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc. 24
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Installing IP surveillance Software Click Next Click Finish The installation is complete. D-Link Systems, Inc. 25
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Testing the DCS-6620 Open your Internet browser and type in the IP address of the DCS-6620. In this example the address is: http://192.168.0.120 (your DCS-6620 may have a different IP address based on what you found with the Installation Wizard program). Testing the DCS-6620
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    the System Administration settings to allow users entry and authorize privileges for all users. The PTZ Internet Camera supports multi-level password protection/access to the PTZ Internet Camera that can be restricted to defined users who have a User Name and User Password, which is assigned by the
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    Area Network (LAN) until the router is configured to allow remote viewing of the camera over the Internet.  Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera Run the Installation Wizard program from the CD included with the DCS-6620. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the DCS-6620
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    have a different IP Address.  View the PTZ Internet Camera using your Internet Explorer Web browser Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the PTZ Internet Camera by the Installation Wizard program. The DCS-6620 Home Page appears
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using and Configuring the DCS-6620 with a Router These are the port settings for your camera. If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are already in use by other devices (e.g. in a multiple camera environment). Router Set-Up and Installation The following steps
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    to use to access your camera from a remote location.  Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing The firewall security features built into the DI-624 router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-6620 over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using and Configuring the DCS-6620 with a Router Follow these steps to configure your router's Virtual Server settings • Click Enabled. • Enter a unique name for each entry. • Select Both under Protocol Type (TCP and UDP) • Enter your camera's local IP Address (e.g., 192.168
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    User's Manual Using and Configuring the DCS-6620 with a Router Viewing Your Camera After all settings have been entered correctly, a PC user inside or outside your network will have access to the camera through the Internet Explorer Web browser. To access the camera from the Internet, type the IP
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    now have an operating DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera configured with the Installer program. You also have installed the IP surveillance software from the CD. This section of the manual will deal with using the PTZ Internet Camera in two parts:  Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet browser and accessing
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Home Page Screen The image from the DCS-6620 should be visible from the Home page on your computer monitor. To the right of the image are controls that allow you to pan and tilt the camera. Pan and tilt can also be controlled
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Home Page Screen (continued) The image from the DCS-6620 should be visible from the Home page on your computer monitor. There are two buttons on the left side of the Home page: Client Settings
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Home > Client Settings The following options are available from the Connections settings screen: Media Options Allows the User to determine whether to recieve Video & Audio, Video Only, or Audio Only. Protocol Options The UDP
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Home > Configuration Click on the Configuration button on the Home page: Click Configuration There are 5 tabs across the top of the Configuration screen. From each tab, different elements of the DCS-6620 can be configured. The Advanced
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    User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced > Network Reset IP Address at next boot Once the DCS-6620 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
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced > Network ( user name: 1st FTP password: Can be other than default port 21. If you find that you want to change the port to a port number other than 21, you will need to specify the port when connecting
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    may cause the DCS-6620 to not respond. Change the configuration settings only if necessary. Consult with your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you do not have the necessary information. If you cannot connect to the camera, refer to page 130 for camera reset and restore
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced > DDNS & UPnP Click the DDNS & UPnP button from the Configuration screen to access DDNS & UPnP settings. Click DDNS & UPnP Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Service) is a method of keeping a
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    server. Enter your password or key used to connect to the DDNS server. UPnP UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-6620 is a UPnP enabled PTZ Internet Camera. If your
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced > Video Click with the "Video quality control" to optimize the bandwidth utilization and video quality. If the User wants to fix the bandwidth utilization regardless of the video quality, choose "Fix bit rate
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet quality (quantization rate) regardless of the network, it will utilize more bandwidth to send Network Camera is installed upside down. Improve efficiancy in the multi-user environment: Check this option to improve efficiency in the multi-user
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced > Audio Click (Talk or listen, not at the same time): Simplex- Talk only: Simplex- Listen only: Disable: D-Link Systems, Inc. There are five options to select. For all the modes, only one client can talk
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet . If the Network Camera works in versatile or low network bandwidth environment, the User can check this network has burst constraints and everyone's environment is not the same, any poor connection will impair normal performance. D-Link Systems
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Recommendations for Maximum frame rate to suit your network bandwidth. If you get some broken pictures in a slow network, you can set TCP protocol in Connection type for a more accurate transmission appears. D-Link Systems, Inc. 48
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced > Image poor illuminative environments. Apply when the DCS-6620 is aiming outdoors. Adjusting the 9 levels of white levels can help the camera to capture video with correct colors. D-Link Systems, Inc. 49
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet ", will convert the video to black and white automatically, if the camera is aiming at a dark environment. Enable BLC: This option is access settings that effect how the DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera can serve as a security device by
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet initiate a motion detected alert. If this is set to 100%, this means that motion is detected within the whole window selected for motion detection). You can return to the DCS-6620 Home Page and the monitored window will not be visible,
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced >Camera Control Click the Camera Control button from the Configuration screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera can pan and move to preset locations. Click Camera Control
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced >Camera Control (continued) Current Position: Preset Position: Dwelling Time: Enable IR Control: Zoom times display: Patrol Selection: Save: Enter a name for the position at which you would like to preset
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Tools > Admin Click on the Tools tab to access 4 utility screens for controlling and administering the DCS-6620. The default screen in Tools is the Admin screen. The DCS-6620 is manufactured without any passwords by
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser 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
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    with the NTP server over the Internet whenever the DCS-6620 starts up. It will fail if the assigned timeserver cannot be reached. NTP server: Assign the IP address or domain name of the timeserver. Leaving the text box blank will let DCS-6620 connect to default time servers. Time zone: Used to
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Tools > Applications Click on the Applications button to access the Applications settings from the Tools menu. D-Link Systems, Inc. 57
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Tools > . Take snapshots at second(s) after event: Trigger condition: Reset output: After a snapshot is taken because of a trigger reset the external device at the digital output back to the original state
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Tools > Applications (continued) Trigger the external mail or FTP server settings in network configuration. Sequential Operation Snapshot every second(s): The DCS-6620 will send snapshots at the specified interval
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    , the system will restart and require the Installation Wizard software program to locate the IP address of the DCS-6620. Click Apply under Calibrate to restore them camera's factory lens position. This means that the camera will be recalibrated to the default center to position to recover from any
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    The Device Info screen lists the following important settings that are currently set for the DCS-6620 • Firmware Version number • Mac Address • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Default router address • Primary DNS Address • Secondary DNS Address Configuration > Status > Log Click on the
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser 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 menu item under that tab. D-Link Systems, Inc. 62
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual internet and driving attached devices. To upload the snapshots, users can choose either e-mail or FTP according to user's needs. Both e-mail and FTP use the network settings on the network that affect how the DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera can serve as a Link Systems, Inc. 63
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    for the DCS-6620. Click Network 1 123.123.123.1 2 John Smith 3 4 Snapshot 5 6 In this window, enter the settings for the FTP server you wish to record to. Optionally, you can enter settings for a secondary backup FTP server. 1 Local FTP server port: The Default port is 21. To connect to
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    to a second external FTP mode: server if your camera is behind a router protected by a firewall. For detailed information about each setting, please refer to Configuration > Advanced > Network in the section titled "Using the DCS-6620 With an Internet Browser" (page 39). Click the apply button when
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection Next, click the Applications button under the Tools tab to set the application settings for the DCS-6620. Click Applications snapshots to your FTP server when motion detection is triggered. D-Link Systems, Inc. 66
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Using IP surveillance Software Installing the IP surveillance Software Before you begin installing this application software, the hardware system requirements must be checked first. The minimum system requirements recommended for this
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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.
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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,
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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 icon in the system tray signifies that the IP surveillance
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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. User Interface
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Launcher (continued)  Tools Contains many utilities. Currently only change password is implemented. The change password dialog looks like this:  Autorun at Startup Users out user from IP surveillance. After logging out, if the user wants to
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program Features of the Monitor Tool 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
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Application Layout and Functionalities This section demonstrates a global view of the monitor tool, shown below. The components of the monitor tool will be introduced in detail in the following sections. Misc.
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    display frames.  PTZ control This tool allows you to pan, tilt, optical and digital zoom, auto patrol, and move the camera to a preset position.  DI/DO control This tool receives the digital input signal and sends digital output signal to the remote Video Server/ PTZ Internet Camera series product
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) The Admin Privilege In the monitor tool system, the admin privilege has the right to access the DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera through this application software and change the local settings as well. But the admin
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) The Layout of the Configuration 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 Webpage Camera
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Insert - To insert a remote PTZ Internet 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 PTZ
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Delete - Removes the selected PTZ Internet Camera from the camera list. Highlight the camera that you want to delete from the list and click on the "Delete" button. The selected camera will be deleted. History -
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Alert Settings: Specific alert actions can be performed by setting the options in this window. invoked.  Media Type You can specify which media type you want to record, Video, Audio, or both. D-Link Systems, Inc. 82
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Changing the Camera Order in the List You can apply "drag and drop" in the grid area of the camera list to change the sequence of the connected Internet Cameras, which is shown below. This will enable you to
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Global Settings After completing the connection for each remote PTZ Internet Camera, we need to configure some global settings for all the cameras popped up in advance to keep you informed. D-Link Systems, Inc. 84
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Directory Settings:  Snapshot directory The directory for storing the snapshot in *.bmp format from video channels of the monitor tool and the playback tool, which is shown on page 84.  Recording directory The
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued)  Modulation Mode You must select the input signal format (NTSC or PAL) for displaying the original resolution of video stream from DCS-6620. If you are not sure which format to select, then leave the input signal
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Using the Monitor Program This section depicts, in detail, how to manipulate the monitor tool. Connection of the DCS-6620 Channel: Once you have the privilege to connect to the DCS-6620, the cameras will
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Selected Channel Recording 5 Connected and monitoring 9 13 Not configured channel Configured but not connected (no video shown below. Mouse cursor Location hint Video 1 Display window D-Link Systems, Inc. 89
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor camera's video to a window that already has its own camera's video, the two cameras will trade display windows. Dragging and Dropping is a very convenient way to manipulate the video channels in the IP surveillance Software. D-Link
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Video shown Empty video box Removing video from a display window Step 1: Move the display window will disappear. All operations above are shown in the figure on the following page. D-Link Systems, Inc. 91
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Monitor Program (continued) Press and hold the left mouse button here. Using IP surveillance Software Move the mouse cursor here and dropping. 4 camera layout 1 camera layout 9 camera layout 6 camera layout 16 camera layout 13 camera layout D-Link Systems, Inc. 92
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Monitor Program (continued) Double click a display window to switch to a single channel layout. Using IP surveillance Software When you choose the one-camera layout or four-camera layout, the "Page up" and "Page down" buttons will be shown in the left-bottom corner of the
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) To view an individual camera from the multi-camera layout upper-left corner of the video area will switch to the previous selected multi-camera layout. The position that each video channel is in for every layout will
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) IP camera using arrows. Pan - Pans the camera one full cycle. Stop - Stops movement of the camera status of the camera's DI ( camera by DO switch. Set digital output to LOW Set digital output to HIGH No connection
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Monitor Program (continued) Alert Message Using IP surveillance Software If you have checked the box for "Enable Motion Detect" or "Enable Digital Input" on "Camera in Motion Window 2 and Motion Window 3, for camera #1. If the message "PM 02:41:56=>DI #1" is listed, that
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Full Screen Receiver, so that the alert messages can be reviewed. Configuration Menu The menu includes Camera Configuration, Global Settings, Scheduler, and About your volume settings. D-Link Systems, Inc. 98
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    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-6620. Status Bar Local time Software name Current login user Login time Software version D-Link Systems, Inc. 99
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Scheduling The scheduler allows the user to schedule recordings from the selected video channel of the DCS-6620. Through both the graphic user interface and time period selection options, you will be able to easily regulate a schedule for each
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Scheduling (continued) The layout of the scheduler 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
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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 dragging with the left and the right mouse button. D-Link Systems, Inc. 103
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Scheduling (continued) Hour Time-Line In the figure below, the Hour time-line is displayed. Marking/Unmarking the set in "Begin time" must be earlier than that in "End time". Otherwise the settings will not be applied. D-Link Systems, Inc. 104
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Scheduling (continued) Apply and Erase Buttons After you have selected the in which they are added when configuring motion detection for the camera. For example, Window1 is the first window added, regardless of if the name of the window
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Scheduling (continued) Digital Input In the figure above, selector, it will record continuously during the schedule that is set up by the user. Secondary Schedule Secondary schedule is for recording outside of the primary schedule.The secondary
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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 another file name instead of the default name.  Undo Click on this
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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)
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software 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
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) When you show the surveillance database of each camera by time. You can change the video size through the display adjustment tool and the playback method through the play control tool. Under the normal display mode
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Histogram Area The display adjustment tool, searching range adjustment tool, exporting tool, and system control tool. These tools are discussed in more detail in the section titled "Using Tools." Status Area
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Pull Bar The pull bar is a fast, flexible control . Click on the "Settings" button, shown below, in the system control tool, and the setting dialog will appear on the screen. Lock Windows Exit Settings Minimize
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) The to export them. Exporting bitmap files will be stored in the sub-directory (camera name) under the directory you set here.  Modulation Mode: The modulation mode cannot now be normal. D-Link Systems, Inc. 113
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Normal (Single Frame) Mode Label Histogram Area Under the normal display (single frame) mode, you can use all the tools provided with the playback program, except the page control. In this mode, the two labels
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Tools The figure below shows the selector tools. They are location selector, period selector for the selection of the beginning time and the ending time, playback method selector, and alert area selector. D-Link
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Playback Program (continued) Location selector Period selector Using IP surveillance Software Playback method selector Alert area selector Location Selector The location selector is a control that lets you select the camera will be displayed. D-Link Systems, Inc. 116
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) settings dialog. The alert area selector will be changed to alert window 0 by default settings when you change the location selector to another window. Play Control For the display mode. D-Link Systems, Inc. 117
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Speed Indicator Play Pause Forward Stop  Play The supported "Play" button is an intelligent play user .  Fast Play and Slow Play The camera supports a maximum of x16 fast forward play and Link Systems, Inc. 118
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Display Adjustment Tool When you move original size. Due to the limitation of the display area size, the maximum zoom in ratio supported is only 2.25:1 for NTSC modulation mode and 1.875:1 for PAL modulation mode
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program ( 10-second interval of the entire range. The figure below shows the searching range adjustment toolbox composed of its own three elements, i.e. "Zoom In", "Zoom Out", and "Full Range." Zoom In Each time you click on the "Zoom
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Zoom Out Each time you click on the "Zoom Out" button in the searching range adjustment toolbox, the displayed time to the main window, you need to re-enter the admin's password again. D-Link Systems, Inc. 121
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Settings The settings dialog will pop up when you click the "Settings" button. For program window. Exit The playback program will be closed immediately when you click on the "Exit" button. D-Link Systems, Inc. 122
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection To schedule video recording with motion detection, you must first enable motion detection on the PTZ Internet Camera DCS-6620 With an Internet Browser" (page 52). Next, run the IP
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection Click Scheduler In the Primary Schedule you can choose either Once (for one To schedule video recording with motion detection, you can use either the Primary Schedule or Secondary Schedule, or both. D-Link Systems, Inc. 124
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual rst create motion detection windows in the Web configuration page of the camera. Remember the names of the windows and the order in which you IP surveillance or can be used as a backup if you need to re-install the IP surveillance software program. D-Link Systems, Inc. 125
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions PTZ Internet Camera Features Q: What is a PTZ Internet Camera? A: The PTZ Internet Camera is a stand-alone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It differs from a conventional PC Camera, the
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can the PTZ Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on a computer? A: No, the PTZ 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 PTZ Internet
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Frequently Asked Questions Q: I connected the PTZ Internet Camera directly to a computer with a cross-over cable Ethernet cable and received the following Windows error upon running the Installation Wizard: A1: This Windows error will occur if the PTZ Internet Camera is
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    utilize the PING command but first you must disconnect the PTZ Internet Camera from the network. Start a DOS window. Type ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the PTZ Internet Camera. The replies, as illustrated below, will help diagnose any connection problems. D-Link Systems, Inc. 129
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    button for 10 seconds. 3. Withdraw the tool after the second cycle of the LED blinking and a factory restore has been completed. Reset button Restoring the factory defaults will result in the loss of any previous settings and will require running the Installation Wizard to return the DCS-6620 to
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual External I/O Port External I/O Port External I/O Port Definition for the PTZ Internet Camera The DCS-6620 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 , 125VAC) D-Link Systems, Inc. 131
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual External I/O Port 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. Note
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual External I/O Port Configuring Your Camera for External Trigger Based Recording (continued) Click the Network button under the Advanced tab to set the SMTP or FTP server settings for the DCS-6620. Click Network In this window, enter the settings for the SMTP or FTP server to
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual External I/O Port Configuring Your Camera for External Trigger Based Recording (continued) Next, click the Applications button under the Tools tab to set the application settings for the DCS-6620 recording, to your e-mail account or FTP server. D-Link Systems, Inc. 134
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Remote management Configuration and system log can be accessed via Web browser, using Internet Explorer 5.X and above, and FTP application remotely Networking Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, Telnet, NTP, DNS, and DHCP
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Technical Specifications LED indicator 2 Status indicators: 1) Power, 2) POST, connection, and heartbeat Camera specification Protocol ActiveX Operating system Microsoft WindowsR XP or 2000 Browser Internet Explorer 6.x or above Environmental Operating 40OF to 113OF Storage
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Contacting Technical Support Contacting 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
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Time Zone Table Time Zone Table GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from. D-Link Systems, Inc. 138
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    DCS-6620 User's Manual Time Zone Table D-Link Systems, Inc. 139
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