Digital Watchdog DWC-MD421TIR, DWC-MD421D User Manual

DWC-MD421D, DWC-MD421DB
DWC-MD421TIR, DWC-MD421TIRB

MEGApix 1080p Snapit™ Indoor Dome IP Camera

Before installing or operating the camera, please read and follow this manual carefully.

Rev.:09/10

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 from humidity and dust.
 Protect 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 CONTENT*

Introduction ......................................................................................4

Features ....................................................................................................4

Inside the Box ...........................................................................................5

Parts .........................................................................................................6

Camera Control Board ...............................................................................7

Dimensions ...............................................................................................8

Installation ........................................................................................9

Network Connection ..................................................................................9

Installation ..........................................................................................10- 12

SD Card Installation .................................................................................13

Cabling ....................................................................................................14

Adjusting the 3 - Axis Gimbal......................................................................15

MEGAPIX Camera Setup .....................................................................16

Installing DW IP Finder .............................................................................16

Using DW IP Finder .............................................................................17- 18

Network Options ......................................................................................19

Camera Reboot ........................................................................................20

MEGAPIX Camera Web Viewer ............................................................21

Accessing the Web Viewer ..................................................................21- 22

First & Second Stream .............................................................................23

Export Image ...........................................................................................24

Print Image .............................................................................................25

Panic Recording .................................................................................26- 27

MEGAPIX Camera Setup ....................................................................28

Video & Audio ....................................................................................28- 33

Event ..................................................................................................34- 37

Network ..............................................................................................38- 43

Record & Remote Backup ....................................................................44- 47

System ...............................................................................................48- 54

Specifications .............................................................................55- 56

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................57- 60

Warranty ..........................................................................................61

Limits & Exclusions ...........................................................................62

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FEATURES*

 2.1 Megapixel Image Sensor (1080p, 30fps)
 Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
 Triple Codecs (H.264, MJPEG, MPEG4) with Simultaneous Dual- Stream
 2.8~12mm Auto Focus P- Iris Lens
 Snapit™ Easy Installation Housing
 Smart IR™ with Intelligent Camera Sync. 70ft Range (IR Models)
 True Day/Night with Mechanical IR Cut Filter (IR Models)
 Smart DNR™ 3D Digital Noise Reduction
 Manual IR Activation (IR Models)
 Auto Gain Control (AGC)
 Backlight Compensation (BLC)
 Auto White Balance (AWB)
 Programmable Privacy Zones
 Motion Detection
 Micro SD/SDHC Class 10 Card Slot for Emergency Backup [card not

included]

 Alarm Sensor Input
 Relay Output
 Web Server Built- in
 PoE and DC12V
 Black Housing Option
 ONVIF Conformant, Profile S

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INSIDE THE BOX*

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PARTS & DESCRIPTIONS*

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CAMERA CONTROL BOARD*

UART +/- is for debugging purposes only.

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DIMENSIONS*

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NETWORK CONNECTION*

There are two way to power a MEGApix® 1080p™ 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® 1080p™ Camera is PoE-Compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a
single Ethernet cable. PoE eliminates the need for the different cables used to power, record, or
control the camera. Follow the illustration below to connect the camera to a PoE-enabled switch
using an Ethernet cable.

2. Using 12VDC
If a PoE injector is not available, use a power adaptor for power transmission and a non-PoE switch
for data transmission. Follow the illustrations below to connect the camera without a PoE Injector.

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INSTALLATION*

Snapit Easy Installation

To remove the camera’s protective bubble dome, hold the camera and
squeeze on both sides of the cover dome to loosen the hold on the camera
module.

While squeezing, hold the camera module and gently remove it from the
bubble dome.

If the camera doesn’t snap out easily, try squeezing the cover dome a little
tighter.

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INSTALLATION*

1. Use the camera’s mounting template or your
camera to mark the holes as required.

2. Drill holes into the mounting surface and
insert the drywall mounts into the holes.

3. Pull wires through and make connections.
See page 14 for more information

4. Mount the camera to the mounting surface
using the screws provided with the camera.

5. Check the LED light.
Green light flickers for booting.
Red light turns on when booting is complete.

6. Adjust the camera’s position using the 3-
Axis Gimbal.

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INSTALLATION*

7. Adjust the camera’s tilt and lens position See page 15 for more
information.

8. Snap the cover dome back over the camera
to complete the installation.

9. To properly attach the dome back to the camera, align the small
indentation in the dome with the RJ45 connector in the camera’s module.

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INSTALLATION*

SD Card

Use the diagram below for installation of 15an SD Card for local emergency
backup. When setup properly, the camera will record to the local SD card
when it detects it is not recording to any servers and is not connected to
the network.

To install the SD card:

1. Locate the SD card slot in the back of the camera
module.

2. Insert the SD card in the slot and push it down, until
you hear a ‘click’ sound.

3. To remove SD card, press the SD card down until
you hear a ‘click.’ The SD card will eject from the slot.

4. When you are complete, go to the camera’s web
viewer. (See page 44 for more information)

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INSTALLATION*

Cabling

Use the diagram below to connect all external devices such
as alarms, sensors, and audio, to the camera.

1. Network Connection: Connect the camera to your network using an

RJ59 cable.

2. Audio Input: Connect the camera to an audio input source such

a microphone.

3. Audio Output: Connect the camera to an audio output

such as speakers.

4. Alarm Input: Connect the camera to an alarm input source

such as a sensor.

5. Alarm Output: Connect the camera to an alarm output source

such as an alarm, door lock, etc.

6. Power: If PoE switch is not available (See page 9),

use DV12V power supply to power the camera.

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CAMERA’S ANGLE*

The Gimbal mechanism yields maximum rotation and
placement as shown below.

Do not over rotate the lens. Doing so will damage the camera lens module.

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DW DESKTOP TOOL™

Installing DW IP Finder™ Software

DW Desktop Tool™ searches for all available Digital Watchdog devices
currently connected to your network.

1. Install DW Desktop Tool to find the MEGApix® 1080p™ 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 automatically search your network for all Digital Watchdog® supported devices.
Your camera will appear as ”DWC-MD421D”, “DWC-MD421DB”, “DWC-MD421TIR”, “DWC-

MD421TIRB”.

4. Double-click on the camera name and select ‘View Camera Website’ to launch the camera’ web
viewer.

*Install the DW Desktop Tool to a computer on the same Subnet Mask as the MEGApix® camera.

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DW IP FINDER™

Using DW IP Finder™ Software

Use DW Desktop Tool™ to change the basic settings of your MEGApix®
camera or to connect to your MEGApix® camera.

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DW IP FINDER™

Using DW IP Finder™ Software

Use IP Finder to set the connection type and the IP address information
for your MEGApix® 1080p™ camera.

1. DHCP: Select DHCP to access the camera within the same internal network. For further
explanation on DHCP, please see page 15.

2. Static IP: Select Static to connect to the camera from an external network. For further
explanation on Static, please see page 15.

*If you change the camera’s IP, write down the camera’s MAC Address for identification in the future.

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DW IP FINDER™

DHCP

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network configuration protocol that allows
a device to configure automatically according to the network it is connected to. If your network
supports DHCP, and your MEGAPIX camera is setup as DHCP; then once you search for your
camera using IP Finder, the search results will display your MEGAPIX camera with already set
network settings that correspond to your network requirements.

Static

Static IP addresses are recommended when using a network that does not support DHCP. If Static is
selected, then you must manually enter all the network settings for your MEGAPIX camera that would
correspond with your network. Static IP addresses are recommended if you want to setup your device
to be accessed externally via the internet. For each setup of the camera to a static IP address, it is
recommended that you first setup the camera to DHCP, allow it to configure itself according to your
network, and then change the settings to a static IP address. To set your MEGAPIX camera to static,
highlight the desired device from the search results list, and click on Configuration. In the new setup
window, make sure static is selected. Enter the following information: IP Address, Netmask, Gateway,
Preferred DNS. Click Apply and System Reboot to save all changes.

DDNS

Dynamic Domain Server is a feature that allows you to use a URL instead of an IP address to access
your MEGAPIX camera. The feature is optional, for it may require subscription and payment. To use the
DDNS feature, check the box next to Use DDNS. Select the server you wish to use. *Some servers may
require subscription and payment. Enter the desired Hostname. If applicable, enter the User ID and
Password. Click Apply and System Reboot to save all changes.

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