Digital Watchdog DWCA-VF25WIR4-64, DWCA-VF25W28-64, DWCA-VF25WIR8-64 User Manual
DWCA-VF25W28-64
DWCA-VF25WIR4-64
DWCA-VF25WIR8-64
MEGApix CaaS™ Surface Mount Outdoor Dome Camera
Before installing or operating the camera, please read and follow this manual carefully.
REV.03/16
PRECAUTIONS
Do not open or modify.
Do not open the case except during maintenance and installation, for it may be dangerous and can cause
damages.
Do not put objects into the unit.
Keep metal objects and flammable substances from entering the camera. It can cause fire, short-circuits, or
other damages.
Be careful when handling the unit.
To prevent damages, do not drop the camera or subject it to shock or vibration.
Do not install near electric or magnetic fields.
Protect the camera from humidity and dust.
Protect the camera from high temperature.
Be careful when installing near the ceiling of a kitchen or a boiler room, as the temperature may rise to high
levels.
Cleaning: To remove dirt from the case, moisten a soft cloth with a soft detergent solution and wipe.
Mounting Surface: The material of the mounting surface must be strong enough to support the camera.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference, when the
equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency
energy, and if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
WARNING: Changes or modifications are not expressly approved by the manufacturer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS*
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................4
Features........................................................................................................................................................4
Parts .............................................................................................................................................................5
Dimensions...................................................................................................................................................6
Inside the Box ..............................................................................................................................................7
Installation.........................................................................................................................................................8
Network Connection ....................................................................................................................................8
Installation- Easy Camera Installation ........................................................................................................9
Installation- Adjusting the Camera’s Lens ..................................................................................................9
Installation- Using the Mount Plate ...........................................................................................................10
Installation- Using the Bolts & Nuts ..........................................................................................................11
Installation- SD Card .................................................................................................................................12
MEGApix® CaaS™ Camera Setup................................................................................................................13
Installing DW IP Finder™ ..........................................................................................................................13
Using DW IP Finder™ ..........................................................................................................................14-15
Network Options.........................................................................................................................................16
Camera Reboot..........................................................................................................................................17
MEGApix® CaaS™ Camera Web Viewer.....................................................................................................18
Accessing the Camera’s Web Viewer.......................................................................................................18
GUI Description .........................................................................................................................................19
First & Second Stream...............................................................................................................................20
Export & Print Image.................................................................................................................................21
Instant Recording.......................................................................................................................................22
Audio Control.............................................................................................................................................23
Alarm & Relay Control ..............................................................................................................................24
MEGApix® CaaS™ Camera Setup...............................................................................................................25
Basic ....................................................................................................................................................25-28
DW Spectrum CaaS™..........................................................................................................................28-30
Camera..................................................................................................................................................21-33
System..................................................................................................................................................34-38
Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................39-40
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................41-44
Warranty..........................................................................................................................................................45
Limits & Exclusions.......................................................................................................................................46
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FEATURES*
1/3" 2.1 Megapix el C MOS Image Sensor (2.1MP, 15fps)
Digital Wide Dynamic Range (DWDR)
DW Spectrum™ VMS Edge Storage and Managemen t
Run DW Spectrum Edge Simultaneously with additiona l analyt ics software
8.0mm, 2.8mm and 4.0mm Lens Options
Web Server Built-in
Smart DNR™ 3D Digital Noise Reduction
Network Failover and Redund an cy
SD/SDHC Card Slots (up to 128GB)
64GB SD Card Class 10 included
True Day/Night with Mechanical IR Cut Filter
Auto Gain Control (AGC)
Backlight Compensatio n (BLC)
Auto White Balance (AWB)
Motion Detection
Power over Ethernet (PoE) & DC12V
ONVIF Compliant, Profile S
Compact Size for Disc r ete Ins tal l ati o ns
Dual Codecs (H.264, MJPE G) with Simultaneou s Mult i-Stream
IP66 Certified (Weather Resis tant)
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PARTS & DESCRIPTIONS*
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DIMENSIONS*
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INSIDE THE BOX *
The following items are included w i th the MEGApix® CaaS™ camera.
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NETWORK CONNECTION*
There are two way to power a MEGApix® CaaS™
camera.
Use a PoE-enabled switch to connect data and power through a single
cable and begin viewing and recording images instantly. A non-PoE switch
will require an adaptor for power transmission.
1. Using a PoE-Enabled Switch
The MEGApix® CaaS™ Camera is PoE-Compliant, al lowi ng transmission of power and data via
a single Ethernet cable. PoE elimi nates t he need for the differ ent cables used to power, record,
or control the camera. Follow the illust ration below to connect the camera to a PoE-enabled
switch using an Ethernet cable.
2. Using 12VDC
If a PoE injector is not avail abl e, use a power adaptor for power transmiss i on and a non-PoE
switch for data transmiss ion. Follow the il l ustr at ions below to connect the camera without a PoE
Injector.
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INSTALLATION*
Easy Camera Installation
1. Detach the camera’ s c over dome from the
camera’s module by unscrew ing the three cover
dome screws using the L-Wrench.
2. Use the camera or mounting template to mark and
drill the necessary hol es i n the wall or ceiling.
3. Pull wires through and make connecti ons.
4. Using three (3) included screws, mount and secure
the camera to the wall or ceiling.
5. Secure the camera’ s c over dome onto the camera
base to complete t he ins tal l ati on .
Using the Cable Weather Protector
To use the LAN water protector cas e, r efer to t he
diagram below:
1. Insert the network cabl e i nto ( a) , the camera’s
network port.
2. Connect (b) to the camera’s network port by
rotating it clock-wise until tight.
3. To complete the water-pr oof installation , connect
part (c) to the case’s body, securing t ightly by
rotating it clock-wise.
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INSTALLATION USING MOUNT PLATE*
1. Detach the camera’ s c over dome from the camera’s
module by unscrewing the three cover dome screws.
2. Using the metal mount plate, mark and drill the
necessary holes i n the wall or ceiling.
3. Pull wires through and make connecti ons.
4. Using the three (3) included screws, mount and secure
the camera to the wall or ceiling.
5. Attach the camera base to the metal mount by
snapping it into place using the two metal handles.
6. Secure the camera’ s c over dome onto the camera
base to complete t he ins tal l ati on .
7. See page 9 for water-proof cabling install ation.
Adjusting the Camera’s Angle
To adjust the camera’s ori entati o n:
1. 1. Loosen the tilt stopper screw at the base of the
camera’s Gimbal by rotating it counter clock-wise.
2. 2. Move the camera to the desired angle.
3. 3. Secure the camera’ s lens position by screwing
the tilt stopper screw clock-wise.
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INSTALLATION USING MOUNT BOLT & NUT*
1. Detach the camera’ s c over dome from
the camera’s module by unscrewing
the three cover dome screws.
2. Using the camera or mounting
template, mark and drill the necessary
holes in the wall or ceiling.
3. Secure the two long mounting scr ew s
to the camera’s bas e.
4. Pull wires through and make
connections.
5. Mount the camera to the mounting
surface using the 2 mounting nuts.
6. Secure the camera’ s c over dome onto
the camera base to complete the
installation.
7. See page 9 for water-proof cabling
installation.
8. See page 10 for adjusting the camera’ s
tilt and angle.
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INSTALLATION*
SD Card
The MEGApix® CaaS™ camera can record locally,
eliminating the need for dedicated drivers.
1. To install the camera’s SD Card, locate the SD card slot in the back of the camera module.
2. Insert a class 10 SD card into t he SD card sl ot by pressing the SD card slot.
3. To remove the SD Card, press the c ar d inward to
release from the c ar d sl ot.
SanDisk
16~128GB
Over Class 10
*NOTE: 64GB SD Card Class 10 is already included with your camera. To upgrade the card, please
follow the instructions above.
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DW IP FINDER™ *
Installing DW IP Finder™ Software
DW IP Finder™ searches for all available Digital Watchdog devices
currently connected to your network.
1. Install DW Desktop Tool to find the MEGApix® CaaS™ camera on your local network. The
software can be found on the included User Manual CD. Run DW Desktop Tool and install
onto your PC.
2. When setup is complete, launch DW Desktop Tool.
3. The software will automatical ly searc h your network for all Digi tal Watch do g ® suppor ted
devices. Your camera will appear, for example, as ” DWCA-VF25WIR4.”
4. Double-click on the camera name and select ‘View Camera Website’ to launch the camera’
web viewer.
*Install the DW IP Finder to a computer located on the same Subnet Mask as the MEGApix®
CaaS™ camera.
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DW IP FINDER™ *
Using DW IP Finder™ Software
Use DW IP Finder™ to change the basic settings of your MEGApix®
CaaS™ camera, update firmware for multiple cameras simultaneously or
connect to your MEGApix® CaaS™ camera.
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DW IP FINDER™ *
Using DW IP Finder™ Software
Use DW IP Finder™ to set the connection type and the IP address
information for your MEGApix® CaaS™ camera.
1. DHCP: Select DHCP to access the camera within the same internal network. For further
explanation on DHCP, please see page 17.
2. Static IP: Select Static to connect to the camera from an external network . For further
explanation on Static, please see page 17.
3. If STATIC IP is selected, manually ent er the camera’ s IP address, netmaskand gateway.
These need to match the sett ings of your network. Please contact your networ k admini str ator
for more information.
4. To apply changes, enter the camera’s
username and passwor d and cli ck ‘Apply ’.
5. To view the camera’s web client for additional
setup options, pr ess the ‘ View Camera
Website’ button.
*If you change the camera’s IP, write down the camera’s MAC Address for i dentifica tio n in the future.
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