Digital Watchdog DWC-MF4Wi6C2, DWC-MF4Wi4C2 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

DWC-MF4Wi4C6 - 4.0mm lens,

64GB storage

DWC-MF4Wi4C1 - 4.0mm lens,

128GB storage

DWC-MF4Wi4C2 - 4.0mm lens,

256GB storage

DWC-MF4Wi6C6 - 6.0mm lens,

64GB storage

DWC-MF4Wi6C1 - 6.0mm lens,

128GB storage

DWC-MF4Wi6C2 - 6.0mm lens,

256GB storage

Default Login Information

Username: admin Password: admin

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Quick s tart
guide

Hex Allen
wrench

Mounting
template for
bolt an d nut
installation

Mounting
template for
metal p late
installation

Test video
cable

NOTE: Download all your support materials and tools in on e place.

1. Go to: http://www.digital-watchdog.com/resources

2. S earch your product by entering the pa rt number in the
‘Search by Product’ search bar. Result s for applicable
part numbers will populate automatically based on the
part number you enter.

3. Click ‘Search’. All supporte d materials, including manuals
and quick star t guide (QSGs) will appe ar in the results.

Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for the
initial setup. It is recommended that the user read the entire instruction manual
for complete and proper installation and usage.

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Technical Support Hours:
9:00AM – 8:00PM EST, Monday through Friday

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Mounting
bolts a nd
nuts – 2p cs

Metal
mounting
plate

Screws and
plastic
ancho rs –
3pcs

Waterproof
cap

Moisture
absorber
and installa­tion guide

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STEP 1 – PREPARING TO MOUNT THE CAMERA

1. The mounting surface must withstand five times the camera weight.

2. Do not let the cables get caught in improper places or the electric line

b. NETWORK CONNECTIONS – If you are using a non-PoE

switch, connect the camera to the switch using an Ethernet
cable for data transmission and use a power adapter to
power the camera.

Mounting
template

cover can be damaged. This may cause a short or fire.

3. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform
any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions
unless you are qualified to do so.

Power Requirements Power Consumption

DC12V, POE (IEEE 802.3af class 3).
Adapter not Include d.

DC12V: Max 5.6W
PoE: Max 7.4W

4. This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power Supply
Unit marked “Class 2 ” or “LPS” or “PS2” and rated 12 Vdc,
470 mA min.

a

b

5. The wired LAN hub providing power over the Ethernet (PoE) in
accordance with IEEE 802-3af shall be a UL Listed device with the
output evaluated as a Limited Power Source as defined in UL60950-1
or PS2 as defined in UL62368-1.

Ethernet
Cable

Ethernet
Cable

6. Unit is intended for installation in a Network Environment 0 as defined
in IEC TR 62102. As such, associated Ethernet wiring shall be limited
to inside the building.

7. For the installation process, remove the dome cover from the camera
module by loosening the three (3) screws on the dome. Use the
torque wrench provided with the camera.

8. Install the moisture packet in the base of the camera’s lens.

a. Remove the moisture absorber from the packaging.

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b. Cut the card and folder along the dotted line.

c. Place the moisture absorber around the camera’s lens module.

STEP 3 – INSTALLING THE CAMERA

1. Attach the main body to the mount bracket by tightening the lock
screw using the six-angle wrench.

2. For soft installation surfaces, use the included metal mount plate. Fix
the mount plate on the mounting surface using the included screws.
Then, press the bottom case onto the mount plate. The three bezels
on the case will align and snap lock onto the plate.

3. To use the camera’s water proof wiring:

a. Install the LAN cable into .

b

b. will be assembled

a

to with a 1/4 turn.

c. Thread tightly to .

c

a

c

b

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Reset
Button

NOTE: To ensure moisture seal, make sure the o-ring is in place

between

a

9. Using the mounting template sheet or the camera itself, mark and drill
the necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.

and . In extreme environments use of an outdoor
rated sealer is recommended.

b

NOTE: When using the waterproof cap, crimp the RJ45

STEP 2 – CABLING THE CAMERA TO EXTERNAL
DEVICES

Pass the wires through the mount bracket and make all necessary
connections.

a. NETWORK CONNECTIONS – If you are using a PoE Switch,

connect the camera using an Ethernet cable for both data
and power.

4. Use the camera’s 3-Axis gimbal to adjust the camera’s tilt and angle.
The camera’s maximum tilting angle is 70°.

5. Insert the moisture pack behind the dome according to the
instructions. Assemble the dome cover over the camera body and
detach the protecting film from the dome bubble to complete the
installation.

connector after passing the cable through the
waterproof cap.

Resetting the camera: To reset the camera, use the tip of a
paper clip or a pencil and press the reset button. Pressing the
button for five (5) seconds will initiate a camera-wide reset of
all the settings, including network settings.

Quick Start Guide

STEP 3 – INSTALLING THE CAMERA (CONT.)

Installation using Mount Bolt and Screws:

1. Using the template sheet, make and drill the cabling holes on the wall/
ceiling.

2. Secure the two long mounting screws to the camera’s base.

3. Pass the wires through the mount bracket and make all necessary
connections.

4. Mount the camera to the mounting surface by using the 2 mounting
nuts. Rotate the locking discs over the screws until the camera is held
tightly from the mounting surface.

NOTE: The camera’s maximum tilting angle is 70°

STEP 4 – DW® IP FINDER

Use the DW® IP Finder™ software to scan the network and detect all MEGApix® cameras, set the camera’s network settings or access the camera’s web client.

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Thumbnail view

Select network to scan

Filter device type to scan

Firmware version

Camera’s uptime

Scan devices

Show/hide thumbnail view

Refresh thumbnail view

Open Device
configuration
settings

Bulk IP assignment

Device’s
information

Firmware upgrade

Network Setup

1. To install the DW® IP Finder™, go to:

http://www.digital-watchdog.com

2. Enter “DW® IP Finder™” on the search box at the top of the page
and press Enter.

3. Click on the DW® IP Finder™ from the search result and go to
Software tab. Click on download icon to download the

DW® IP Finder™ installation file.

4. Run the installation file and follow the wizard to install the
DW® IP Finder™. Open the DW® IP Finder™ and click ‘Scan

Devices’. It will scan the selected network for all supported
devices and list the results in the table. During the scan, the

DW® logo will turn gray.

Selec t DHCP if the internet service is dynamic IP. This will allow the
camera to receive its IP address from the DHCP server.

Selec t Static to manually enter the camera’s IP address, (Sub)
Netmask, Gateway and DNS information.
The camera’s IP must be set to “Static” if connecting to
DW Spectrum® IPVMS.

Contact your network administrator for more information.

Default TCP/IP information: DHCP

5. Select a camera from the list by double-clicking on the
camera’s image or clicking on the ‘Click’ button under the
IP Conf. column. The pop-up window will show the camera’s
current network settings, allowing admin users to adjust the
settings as needed.

6. To access the camera’s webpage, click on ‘View
Camera Website’.

7. To save the changes made to the
camera’s setting, input username and
Password of the camera and click
Apply. Click Scan Devices from the main
screen again to display the updated
information.

‘Port Forwarding’ has to be set in your
network’s router for external access
to the camera.

Default ID / PW: admin / admin

*NOTE: For security purposes, it is highly

recommended to change your
password after initial setup.

STEP 5 – WEB VIEWER

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The GU I display may dier by camera models.

Once the camera’s network settings have been setup properly, you can
access the camera’s web viewer using the DW® IP Finder™.

To open the camera’s web viewer:

1. Find the camera using the DW® IP Finder™.

2. Double-click on the camera’s view in the results table.

3. Press the ‘View Camera Website’. The camera’s web viewer will
open up in your default web browser.

4. Enter the camera’s username and password
(default are admin / admin).

5. If you are accessing the camera for the first time, install the VLC
player for web files in order to view video from the camera.

NOTE: Some menu options may not be available based on the

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NOTE: Please see the full product manual for web viewer setup,

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camera model. See the full manual for more information.

functions and settings options.

STEP 6 – SETUP DW SPECTRUM®
CAAS™ RECORDING

Once the CaaS™ camera is properly installed and operating, write down
the IP address. You will need this information when accessing the DW

Spectrum® CaaS™ server from the DW Spectrum® IPVMS client.

To complete the DW Spectrum® CaaS™ server’s setup and start recording,
launch the DW Spectrum® IPVMS client on the same network as the
cameras. Once the DW Spectrum® CaaS™ server is detected by the client,
go to the recording setup menu to setup a recording schedule and start
monitoring the DW Spectrum® CaaS™ server.

See the DW Spectrum® CaaS™ QSG for additional information.

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NOTE: MEGApix® CaaS™ cameras are running

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NOTE: Default server port: 7001

Default server username and password: admin | admin1234

Rev Date: 01 /20

DW Spectrum® IPVMS v4.0 server.

Speci fications and pricing are subject to chan ge witho ut notice .

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