Digital Watchdog MEGApix MPTZ5X Quick Setup Manual
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Setting the Camera on IP Finder
Set the Camera for Internal Use
Set the Camera for External Use
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If you wish to connect your MEGApix Camera internally from within the same network:
Find your MEGApix Camera on IP Finder software and click Configuration.
Select an IP Configuration Mode - DHCP, PPPoE, or Static - that is available to you.
Recommended Setting is DHCP.*
If you wish to use DDNS, select the Use DDNS option.
When the setup is complete, select Apply.
Then, select Reboot button. The rebooting process usually takes up to a minute.
Select Exit.
On the IP Finder window, select Search and comfirm that your changes have been made.
If you wish to connect your MEGApix Camera to an external network, please use Static IP.
Find your MEGApix Camera on IP Finder software and click Configuration.
Select Static IP Configuration Mode.
If you wish to use DDNS, select the Use DDNS option. See page 10 for further information.
When the setup is complete, select Apply.
Then, select Reboot button. The rebooting process usually takes up to a minute.
Select Exit.
On the IP Finder window, select Search and comfirm that your changes have been made.
Setting the Camera on IP Finder
A user can use the IP Finder software to setup the basic network settings.
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Frequent use may cause a System Error
Resetting the Camera
Pressing the reset button on the camera’s control board for five (5) seconds while power cycling the camera will initialize all environmental
variables to factory default. To do so:
1. Turn the camera Off (unplug from PoE Switch).
2. Press and hold the ‘Reset’ button and turn the device On (Connect PoE cable to camera).
3. Hold the Reset button for 5 seconds while the�power is on.
4. The camera would be set to its default settings.
The following are the default network settings:
IP Mode DHCP
IP Address 192.168.1.123
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.1.123
Command Port 7000
HTTP Port 80
Live Port 7001
Installing IP Finder
IP Finder searches for all the available network devices on your local area network.
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Network Connection
There are two options for powering MEGApix Cameras
Camera External Devices Connection
The MPTZ5X MEGApix camera supports a micro SD Card for local emergency
recording. Use the diagram below to locate the SD Card slot in the camera.
Micro SD
Card Slot
Using a Non-PoE Switch
Using a PoE-Enabled Switch
The MEGApix Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing
transmission of power and data via a single ethernet
cable.
If a PoE-enabled switch is not used, use a power
adaptor to connect the MEGApix Camera to a
Non-PoE switch.
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Soft Ceiling Mount Installation
1. Using the camera’s template, mark and drill the necessary holes in
the wall or ceiling.
2. Secure the two (2) mount bolts into the camera’s bottom.
3. Pull wires through and make all necessary connections.
4. Insert the mount bolts into the template holes.
5. Fix the camera to the mounting surface by tightening the mount nuts
to the mount bolts on the ceiling panel.
Template Sheet
Easy Camera Installation
1. Detach the camera’s bottom gasket.
2. Remove the Protection foam from the camera’s
dome and lens.
3. Reattach the camera base to the bottom gasket.
4. Use the camera’s housing or mounting
template to mark and drill the necessary holes
in the wall or ceiling.
5. Pull wires through and make the
connections.
4. Using the three (3) included screws, mount and
secure the camera to the wall or ceiling.
Metal Mount Camera Installation
Use when mounting the camera using the wall
mount or ceiling mount accesories.
1. Using the metal mount plate, mark and drill the
necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.
2. Pull wires through and make the connections.
3. Using the two (2) included screws, mount and
secure the camera to the wall or ceiling.
4. Attach the camera base to the metal mount by
snapping it into place using the two metal handles.
5. Secure the camera’s cover dome onto the
camera base to complete the installation.
Webviewer Specifications
Minimum Requirements for PC
Port: This section displays all the port numbers that are required for remote communication.
DHCP: If DHCP is selected, an IP address will
automatically be assigned to the camera. If your network
does not support DHCP, a default IP address and subnet
mask will automatically be assigned.
PPPoE: Select this option, when you use WAN service
or a PPPoE-based internet service.
Static IP: This option will assign a static (fixed) IP to
your camera.
Use DDNS: Check this option to use DDNS
(Dynamic DNS). DDNS allows users to setup a unique
URL for the IP camera.
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CPU
RAM
HDD
OS
Resolution
Intel P4 2.0GHz Dual Core
More than 1GB
200GB Required for Saving Clip Image
Microsoft Windows XP or Higher
Higher than 1024X768
INSTALLATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
DWC-MPTZ5X
IP 2.1MP Pan Tilt Zoom Dome Camera
Quick Setup Guide
Thank you for purchasing Digital Watchdog’s MEApix Flat Vandal Dome Camera.
Before installing the camera, please verify your model and read this guide carefully.
The following items are included with your MEGApix Camera
Low Profile Vandal
Dome IR Camera
- 12VDC Power
- RJ45 Network
PREPARATION
2 Mounting Nuts
& 2 Mounting
Screws
Metal Mount Plate
Quick Start
Guide
Mounting Template
for Camera and
Metal Mount Plate
CD
(Manual &
Software)
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3 Screws & 3
Dry Wall
Anchors
DWC-MPTZ5X
IP 2.1MP Pan Tilt Zoom Dome Camera
Quick Setup Guide
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INSTALLATION
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Protection Foam
Install IP Finder to find your MEGApix Camera on the local Network. The IP Finder
software is on the included mini-CD. Run IP Finder and install onto your PC.
When setup is complete, launch the IP Finder software.
To find your MEGApix camera, click Search button. Your MEGApix camera will appear as
“DWC-MPTZ5X.”
To access the camera directly via Internet Explorer, select the desired device and click Web
Connect.
To change basic network settings through the IP Finder software, select the desired device and
click Configuration.
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Reset Button
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Pan Tilt Zoom
NETWORK
ENVIRONMENTAL
LENS
IMAGE
Image Sensor 1/2.8” CMOS Sensor (7% Larger Than 1/3” CMOS Sensor)
Minimum Scene Illumination F3.5 (50IRE): 4.6 Lux [Color], F3.5 (50IRE): 1.5 Lux [B&W]
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture Ratio 5~25mm, F3.5 ~ F3.7, Zoom Lens
Video Compression Type H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG
Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base-T (RJ-45)
Web Viewer OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7, MAC OS
Browser: Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari
Video Management Software DW Spectrum
ONVIF Conformance Yes
Power Requirement DC12V, PoE [IEEE802.3af Class 3]
Power Consumption PTZ Idle: 5W, 430mA, PTZ in Operation: 8W, 670mA
Operating Temperature/ Humidity -10
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C ~ 50oC (14oF ~ 122oF), Less than 90%
Memory Slot 24 hours recording to Micro SDHC Card (up to 32GB)
Card Not Included*
Dimensions & Weight 125 x 83 mm (4.9 x 3.26”), 1.12 lbs
Range 350
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Pan, 90o Tilt
Preset 255
Sequence 4
Swing 8, 8.1o~120o/Sec
Tour 8 (Max 20 Entires Per Group)
Maximum User Access 5 Users
MECHANICAL
Resolution & Framerate 1920X1080 , Up to 30fps at All Resolutions
Digital Zoom / Optical Zoom 12X / 5X
IP Rating IP66 (Protects against dust and high pressure water)
Horizontal Angle 49.2o (W) ~ 10.52o (T)
Camera Specifications
SD Card Installation & Setup
The MEGApix cameras offer local backup in case of network loss.
Setting up an Emergency Recording Schedule:
Exporting Backup Data from the SD Card:
Select Single Day/
Multiple Day Schedule
Setup
Recording Options:
Continuous, Motion,
Sensor, No Recording
Pre & Post Alarm
Recording Setup
Record only Key
Frames (Space saving)
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Overwrite SD
Card when Full
Backup Date
& Time Setup
Directory Drive
Availble Data
Selected Data
for Backup
Left Click to
indicate start time.
Right Click to
indicate end time.
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SD card is for Recording Loss emergency recording.
First Stream & Second Stream
Configure two different stream settings (First Stream and Second Stream) for monitoring and
recording. Second Stream is used to record on Motion Detection and the SD card local backup.
Click Setup to adjust the two available stream settings. The two streams can differ in Resolution,
Compression Type, Data Transfer Speed, and Framerate.
On the main monitoring page, click First Stream button to view the camera with the First Stream
settings, and click Second Stream button to view the camera with the Second Stream settings.
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Stream settings are disabled if accessing the camera from the DW Spectrum software.
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Accessing the Camera
Controlling the Camera Using the Virtual Joystick
1. Pan Tilt Wheel- Move the camera in eight (8) directions by
clicking and holding with your mouse’s left button on the
corresponding button. Pressing the central upper button will move
the camera UP. To stop the camera’s movement, release the
mouse’ click.
2. Zoom Control Button- Press the ‘+’ to make the camera zoom
into the center of the image. Press ‘-’ to make the camera zoom
out to the full field of view.
3. Focus Control Button- Not Applicable for this model.
4. Iris Control Button- Not Applicable for this model.
5. Speed Control Button- Move the speed bar to the left to
reduce the camera’s speed. Move the speed bar to the right to
increase the camera’s speed.
6. Swing Button- Start and stop any of the previously set Swing
commands.
7. P-Seq Button- Start and stop any previously set Preset
Sequence commands.
8. Tour Button- Start and stop any of the previously set tour
commands.
9. Presets buttons- Send the camera to a specific preset
previously setup. To activate presets higher than 10, expand the
Advanced Menu option and use the numeric buttons to select a
preset.
10. Advanced Menu- Preset Controls-Use the Advanced Menu to
delete, set and move presets from the camera’s main display
window.
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Upgrading the Camera’s Firmware
Use IP Finder to upgrade firmware to all your MEGApix cameras from one location.
1. Select all the cameras you would like to upgrade. Select multiple cameras by holding down the Ctrl button.
2. Press the ‘Upgrade’ button.
3. Browse and select the appropriate file to use for the upgrade. Press the ‘OK’ button.
4. The system will start updating all the selected cameras in a new window.
5. The system will indicate if the upgrade was successful or not for each camera.
6. When all cameras have been properly upgraded, press the ‘Close’ button
7. To complete the upgrade, reboot the cameras by pressing the ‘server reboot’ button.
8. Press the ‘Exit
9. Allow up to 60 seconds for the cameras to reboot and press the ‘Search’ button. If the cameras reappear
in the IP Finder the reboot is complete and the camera is ready.
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To Export an Image:
1. Select the Export Image button. A ‘Save As’ window will appear.
2. Select the folder you wish to Save in and type a File Name.
To Print an Image:
1. Select the Print button. The Print Preview window will appear.
2. Adjust the orientation of the screenshot.
3. Zoom in on a portion of an image prior to printing or select the image’s scale on the page.
4. To print information about the screenshot, select View Title.
5. To add a memo for the screenshot, select Page Option.
6. Go to Printer Setup to select the printer and manage printer properties. Select Print to print the page.
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Export & Print
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Instant Recording
Instantly record live video to your local drive.
To Setup Instant Recording
Select the Record button and Indicate where you want the videos to be saved. Setup the duration of the instant
recording. You can record up to 120 seconds of live video. When setup is complete, click OK to save changes.
To Start and Stop Instant Recording
To Start, right-click anywhere on the display screen. Select Start Rec. The icon on the top right of the screen
will change to INSTANT.
To Stop, right-click anywhere on the display screen. Select Stop Rec. The video will be displayed in the designated
folder when recording is complete.
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MEGApix CAMERA SETUP
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Access Setup
Menu
Export Camera’s
Display as JPEG
Print Camera’s
Current Display
Start/ Stop Instant
Recording
Show/ Hide PTZ
Virtual Controller
PTZ Virtual
Controller
Camera’s Name
Camera’s Time
Full Screen Mode
Main Display Area
Computer’s Date & Time
Accessing the Camera
Monitor & configure the MEGApix camera through a built-in webviewer.
Stream’s Name
Camera’s IP Address
Stream Control
Enter the IP address of the camera on the Internet Explorer window. Example: http://192.168.1.123 (Default)
Enter Username and Password. (Default: Username: admin/ Password: admin)
The web browser will ask to install Active-X Control. Once it has been installed, Internet Explorer will display video
images from the camera.
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