Digital Watchdog DWC-MV72Di28T Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

DWC-MV72Di28T

Default Login Information: admin | admin

When logging into the camera for the first time, you will be prompted

to set up a new password. You can set the new password using the

DW® IP Finder™ software or directly from the camera’s browser menu.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Quick
setup guide

Mounting
templates

Waterproof
cap

NOTE: Download all your support materials and tools in one place

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

2. Search your product by entering the part number in the
‘Search by Pro duct ’ search bar. Result s for applicable
part numbers will populate automatically based on the
part number you enter.

3. Click ‘Search’. All supported materials, including manuals
and quick star t guide (QSGs) will appear in th e results.

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

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

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

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

STEP 2 – CABLING THE CAMERA TO EXTERNAL DEVICES

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

1. NETWORK CONNECTIONS - If you are using a PoE switch, connect

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

2. 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.

Power requirements Power consumption

DC 12V, PoE (IEEE 802 .3af Class 2)
Adapter not included.

DC12V: max 3.7 W
PoE: max 5.4W

STEP 3 – INSTALLING THE CAMERA

1. Attach the main body to the mount bracket by tightening the
lock screw.

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 .

a

b

bc

a

4. When assembling the dome back on
the camera, make sure to align
the screw holes in the dome with the holes in the camera’s base.

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

a

between and . In extreme environments use of an

b

outdoor rated sealer is recommended.

NOTE: When using the waterproof cap, crimp the RJ45 connector

after passing the cable through the waterproof cap.

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Quick Start Guide

Monting template

LED On/O

Reset Button

Resetting the camera: To reset the
camera’s settings, including the network
settings, use the tip of a paper clip or a
pencil. Press the reset button for five
(5) seconds.

Installation using the mounting bolt and screws

1. Using the mounting template, mark and drill the necessary holes in
the mounting surface.

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

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

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

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

Quick Start Guide

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.

Thumbnail view

Select network to scan

Filter results

Scan network

Show/hide thumbnail view

Refresh thumbnail view

DHCP status

Firmware version
Camera’s uptime

Open IP configuration
settings

Ping camera

Port information

Bulk IP assignment

Bulk password assignment

Firmware upgrade

Gateway address

Netmask address

Camera’s MAC address

Part number

Camera’s IP address

Camera’s name

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.

3. Go to the “Software” tab on the DW® IP Finder™ page to download
the installation file.

4. Follow the installation 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 to allow the camera to receive its IP address automatically
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
Spectrum® IPVMS

Contact your network administrator for more information.

Default TCP/IP information: DHCP

b. Click “Bulk Password Assign” on the left.
c. In the pop-up window, enter admin/

admin in the current username and
password fields. Enter a new
username and password to the right.

d. Press “change” to apply all changes.

6. Select a camera from the list by double­clicking 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.

7. To access the camera’s web page, go to
the IP Config page and click on ‘View
Camera Website’.

8. To save the changes made to the camera’s
setting, input username and password of
the camera and click Apply.

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

5. When connecting to the camera for the first time, a password must
be set. To set up a password for your new camera:

a. Check the box next to your new camera from the IP Finder’s
search results. You can select multiple cameras.

STEP 5 – WEB VIEWER

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The GU I displ ay may die r by came ra 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 you setup in the DW®
IP Finder™. If you did not setup a new username and password via
the DW® IP Finder™, you will not be able to view video from the
camera. A message will direct you to setup a new password for the
camera in order to view video.

5. When 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

camera model. See the full manual for more information.

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

functions and camera settings options.

Rev Date: 12/1 9

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