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Section 1 - Product Overview
• DCS-6616 High Speed Dome Network Camera
• Data Cable for Video, Audio, Alarm, and Power
• Power Adapter
• Power Cable
• Optical Cover
• Manual and Software on CD
• Quick Installation Guide
• Screws
• Mounting Bracket and Screws
Product Overview
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements
• CPU: Pentium 4 1.4GHz or above
• Hard Disk: 40GB or above
• Memory: 256MB or above
• Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
• Video Resolution: SVGA or XGA (1024x768 or above)
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Introduction
The DCS-6616 Speed Dome Network Camera is a professional IP surveillance solution which connect to your network
to provide high-quality live video over the Internet. The camera apparatus supports precise high-speed pan/tilt/zoom
functionality for extensive monitoring, and object tracking.
Hardware Overview
Camera Lens
Reset Button
Cable Connector
Socket
Ethernet 10/100
RJ45 Socket
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Resetting the Camera
The DCS-6616 contains both digital and mechanical components. Thus, if any problems are experienced with the
camera, there are two different reset options depending on the type of problem.
Mechanical Reset
If the mechanical PTZ controls ever stop responding or seem to be
locked up, you may reset the mechanical portion of the camera using the
communication pin array at the base of the device.
1. Use a small tool to move switch 5 to the “off” position.
2. Plug the camera in for one minute and allow the device to initialize.
3. Return the pin back to its original “on” position.
4. Plug in the camera, and the device should successfully initialize.
Digital Reset
If the camera’s web user interface ever becomes unresponsive, or if the
administrator password is forgotten, it may become necessary to reset
the device rmware to its original factory settings.
1. Press and hold the green button on the base of the camera for 10
seconds.
2. Allow a few minutes for the camera to re-initialize factory default
settings.
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Mount Instructions
Detach the Decoration Ring from the Hard Ceiling Mount Bracket.
Align the three holes on the Mount Bracket, mark the screws locations on the ceiling.
Drill three pilot holes into the ceilling and hammer the plastic anchors into the holes.
Fix the Mount Bracket with three screws
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Insert the xing plate into the groove as shown below.
Align the three holes to screw the xing plate to the dome bas.
Connect the cable connector and Ethernet cable to the dome base.
Align plate A and plate B, then use those three hole to hook the Network Camera on the ceiling mount bracket.
B
A
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Tighten the screw on the xing plat.
Align the three holes to mount the decoration ring.
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Conguration
Conguration with Wizard
Insert the DCS-6616 CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive to begin the installation. If the Autorun function on your computer is disabled,
or if the D-Link Launcher fails to start automatically, click Start > Run. Type D:\autorun.exe, where D: represents the drive letter of your
CD-ROM drive.
Click Setup Wizard to begin the installation.
Click Next to continue.
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Click Yes to accept the License Agreement.
To start the installation process, click Next.
Note: The installation may take several minutes to nish.
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Click Finish to complete the installation.
Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start
menu.
Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE
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The Setup Wizard will appear and display the MAC address and IP address of your
camera(s). If you have a DHCP server on your network, a valid IP Address will be
displayed. If your network does not use a DHCP server, the network camera's default
static IP address 192.168.0.20 will be displayed.
Click the Wizard button to continue.
Enter the Admin ID and password. When logging in for the rst time, the default
Admin ID is admin with the password left blank.
Click Next, to proceed to the next page.
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Select DHCP if your camera obtains an IP address automatically when it boots
up. Select Static IP if the camera will use the same IP address each time it is
started.
Click Next, to proceed to the next page.
Take a moment to conrm your settings and click Restart.
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Web-based Conguration Utility
This section explains how to congure your new D-Link Network Camera using the Web-based Conguration Utility.
Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start
menu.
Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE
Select the camera and click the button labeled "Link" to access the web conguration.
The Setup Wizard will automatically open your web browser to the IP address of
the camera.
Alternatively, you may manually open a browser and enter the IP address of the
camera: 192.168.0.20
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Enter admin as the default username and leave the password blank. Click OK to
continue.
This section shows your camera’s live video. You can select your video prole and
view or operate the camera. For additional information about web conguration,
please refer to the user manual included on the CD-ROM or the D-Link website.
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D-ViewCam Setup Wizard
D-ViewCam software is included for the administrator to manage multiple D-Link
IP cameras remotely. You may use the software to congure all the advanced
settings for your cameras. D-ViewCam is a comprehensive management tool
for IP surveillance.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Install D-ViewCam Software"
from menu, and select "D-ViewCam" to install the VMS software.
Follow the Installation Wizard to install D-ViewCam.
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Click Finish to complete the installation.
To start D-ViewCam, select Start > All Programs > D-Link D-ViewCam >Main Console.
For more detail operation of using D-ViewCam software, please refer to
D-ViewCam Manual.
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Live Video
This page displays live video and allows you to adjust and save camera images.
On-screen
Display (OSD):
Digital Input
Indicators (1-8):
Motion Trigger
Indicator:
Recording
Indicator:
Navigation Pad:
(Up/Down/Left/
Right/Home
Zoom In/Zoom Out)
The date, time, and camera name are displayed at the
top left corner of the live video display.
These indicators blink when digital input is received.
This indicator blinks when motion is detected.
This indicator blinks when the camera is recording.
The navigation pad is used to carry out pan, tilt, and
zoom functions. The camera can be aimed and the image
adjusted using this pad.
Note: The Home position of the dome camera not
congured by default. Please see page 35 for information
about how to congure the home position.
Pan Speed:
Tilt Speed:
There are 16 speeds for pan control. 1 is the slowest and
16 is the fastest.
There are 16 speeds for pan control. 1 is the slowest and
16 is the fastest.
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AutoPan:
Sequence:
Cruise:
Autofocus
(AF):
Manual
Focus (MF):
Focus:
Language:
Fullscreen:
Starts a pre-dened AutoPan movement. Select the
number corresponding a predened path.
Starts a pre-dened sequence movement. Select the
number corresponding a predened path.
Starts a pre-dened cruise movement. Select the number
corresponding a predened path.
Click this button to enable automatic focus.
Click this button to manually focus the camera image.
Use these controls to focus the camera image.
You may select English or Traditional Chinese.
Loads the live camera image in fullscreen.
Snapshot:
Start/Stop
Recording:
Set Storage
Folder:
Start/Stop
Digital Output:
Saves a snapshot of the image to the specied location.
Begins recording to the specied location. Pressing this
button a second time will stop the recording.
Designates a folder where snapshots and video will be
saved.
Sends a signal to the attached digital device.
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Prole 1-3:
Start/Stop
Listening:
Start/Stop
Talking:
Go To (Preset):
Select one of three predened video proles to display in the Live Video window.
Click this button to begin listening to the audio feed from a microphone connected to the camera (audio in).
Click this button to begin sending audio to speakers connected to the camera (audio out).
Selecting a preset from this list will load the preset in the Live Video windows.
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Setup
To congure your Network Camera, click Internet Connection Setup
Wizard. Alternatively, you may click Manual Internet Connection
Setup to manually congure your Network Camera and skip to page 27.
To quickly congure your Network Camera’s motion detection settings,
click Motion Detection Setup Wizard. If you want to enter your settings
without running the wizard, click Manual Motion Detection Setup and
skip to page 37.
Internet Connection Setup Wizard
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure
your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the internet. Click
Next to continue.
Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose.
Click Next to continue.
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Select Static IP if your Internet Service Provider has provided you with
connection settings, or if you wish to set a static address within your home
network. Enter the correct conguration information and click Next to
continue.
If you are using PPPoE, select Enable PPPoE and enter your user name
and password, otherwise click Next to continue.
If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the camera to update
your IP address automatically, Select Enable DDNS and enter your host
information. Click Next to continue.
Enter a name for your camera and click Next to continue.
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Congure the correct time to ensure that all events will be triggered
as scheduled. Click Next to continue.
If you have selected DHCP, you will see a summary of your settings,
including the camera's IP address. Please write down all of this
information as you will need it in order to access your camera.
Click Apply to save your settings.
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Motion Detection Setup Wizard
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your
camera's motion detection functions.
Click Next to continue.
Step 1
This step will allow you to enable or disable motion detection, specify the
detection sensitivity, and adjust the camera’s ability to detect movement.
You may specify whether the camera should capture a snapshot or a video
clip when motion is detected.
Please see the Motion Detection section on page 43 for information about
how to congure motion detection.
Step 2
This step allows you to enable motion detection based on a customized
schedule. Specify the day and hours. You may also choose to always record
motion.
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Step 3
This step allows you to specify how you will receive event notications from
your camera. You may choose not to receive notications, or to receive
notications via e-mail or FTP.
Please enter the relevant information for your e-mail or FTP account.
Click Next to continue.
Step 4
You have completed the Motion Detection Wizard.
Please verify your settings and click Apply to save them.
Please wait a few moments while the camera saves your settings and restarts.
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Network Setup
Use this section to congure the network connections for your camera. All relevant information must be entered accurately.
LAN Settings:
DHCP:
Static IP Address:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Primary DNS:
Settings for your local area network.
Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running
on your network and would like your camera to obtain an IP
address automatically.
You may obtain a static or xed IP address and other network
information from your network administrator for your camera.
A static IP address may simplify access to your camera in the
future.
Enter the xed IP address in this eld.
This number is used to determine if the destination is in the
same subnet. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
The gateway used to forward frames to destinations in a
different subnet. Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure
of transmissions to a different subnet.
The primary domain name server translates names to IP
addresses.
Secondary DNS:
Enable UPnP:
Enable UPnP Port
Forwarding:
The secondary DNS acts as a backup to the primary DNS.
Enabling this setting allows your camera to be congured as
a UPnP device on your network.
Enabling this setting allows the camera to add port forwarding
entries into the router automatically on a UPnP capable
network.
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Enable PPPoE:
User Name:
Password:
HTTP Port:
Access Name for
Stream 1~3:
HTTPS Port:
RTSP Port:
Enable this setting if your network uses PPPoE.
The unique name of your account. You may obtain this
information from your ISP.
The password to your account. You may obtain this information
from your ISP.
The default port number is 80.
The default name is video#.mjpg, where # is the number of
the stream.
You may use a PC with a secure browser to connect to the
HTTPS port of the camera. The default port number is 443.
The port number that you use for RTSP streaming to mobile
devices, such as mobile phones or PDAs. The default
port number is 554. You may specify the address of a
particular stream. For instance, live1.sdp can be accessed at
rtsp://x.x.x.x/video1.sdp where the x.x.x.x represents the ip
address of your camera.
Maximum Upload/
Download
Bandwidth:
Specifying the maximum download/upload bandwidth for each
socket can be useful when connecting your device to a busy or
heavily loaded network. Entering a value of '0' indicates that the
camera should not monitor bandwidth. Specifying other values
will limit the camera's transfer speed to the specied number
of Kilobytes per second.
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Dynamic DNS
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the camera's public IP address when it has been
modied. A user name and password are required when using the DDNS service.
Enable DDNS:
Server Address:
Host Name:
User Name:
Password:
Timeout:
Status:
Select this checkbox to enable the DDNS function.
Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the drop-down menu
or enter the server address manually.
Enter the host name of the DDNS server.
Enter your user name or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS.
Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server.
Enter DNS Timeout values.
Indicates the connection status, which is automatically
determined by the system.
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Image Setup
Adjustments to these settings will affect the amount of network resources that the camera will use.
Enable Privacy
Mask:
Select this checkbox to enable the privacy mask.
Transparency:
Color:
Number:
H Size:
V Size:
Turning transparency on allows you to see through the
privacy mask area.
This is the color that will be displayed over the masked
area.
Select which mask area you would like to set. You may
set up to 16 different masked areas.
Species the horizontal length of the masked area in
pixels.
Species the vertical length of the masked area in pixels.
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BLC:
WDR:
White Balance:
Flip:
Inverse:
AE Mode:
This function will enable backlight compensation, if the
object is in front of strong backlight.
Wide Dynamic Range - This function allows the camera
to be installed in high contrast and backlit environments.
It is the process of removing unrealistic color casts, so
that an object appears white in person that is correctly
rendered as white on the screen.
You may choose Mechanical (M.E.) Flip or Image (digital)
Flip. Mechanical Flip uses the PTZ mechanism, while
Image Flip uses the digital system to ip the image.
Turn this option on to invert the image.
This feature automatically sets the aperture and shutter
speed, if Auto is selected. If Manual is selected, you may
specify the shutter speed and gain. You may also select
Shutter Priority and specify the shutter speed.
Brightness:
Contrast:
Saturation:
Sharpness:
Excomp:
Reset to Defaults:
Adjust this control to compensate for brightly backlit
camera images.
Adjust this control to increase or decrease the contrast
of the camera image.
Adjust this control to increase/decrease the color
saturation of the picture.
This function controls the amount of sharpening applied
to the image.
Exposure compensation can be used to adjust exposure.
Click this button to reset these settings to their defaults.
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Audio and Video
You may congure 3 video proles with different settings for your camera. Hence, you may set up different proles for your computer and
mobile display. In addition, you may also congure the two-way audio settings for your camera.
Mode:
Frame Size:
Maximum Frame
Rate:
Video Quality:
Constant Bit Rate:
Fixed Quality:
You may select H.264, MPEG4 or MJPEG encoding.
This option allows the user to choose the video resolution
of the camera. The options include NTSC: D1 (720x480),
CIF (352x240), QCIF (176x120) and PAL: D1 (720x576),
CIF (352x288), QCIF (176x144).
A higher frame rate provides smoother motion for video.
Lower frame rates will result in stuttering.
Select the number of frames to be captured per second.
30fps is the highest video quality for this device.
This limits the maximal refresh frame rate, which can
be combined with the “Fixed quality” to optimize the
bandwidth utilization and video quality. To set the
bandwidth utilization regardless of the video quality,
choose “Constant bit rate” and select the desired
bandwidth.
Select the image quality level of the video. You may
choose Standard, Good, or Excellent.
Audio In Off:
Audio In Gain Level:
Audio Out Off:
Audio Out Volume
Level:
Select this option to disable Audio In.
Select 20 or 26 dB to make the audio louder.
Select this option to disable Audio Out.
Choose a level between 1 and 10.
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PTZ Setup
This page allows you to congure the pan/tilt/zoom settings for the camera. Changes to settings on this page take place immediately.
Auto Pan:
Cruise:
Home:
Auto Pan scans an area horizontally from left to right
or right to left. Up to 4 Auto Pan paths may be dened.
Select the button next to the path that you would like to
set. Use the navigation pad to move the camera view to
the desired start point and click Set Start Point. Move
the camera view to the desired end point and click Set End Point. You may also specify the pan direction and
speed. Click the Test button to view the path that you
have just dened. Click Stop to end the test.
A Cruise path is a stored route dened through manual
adjustment of pan, tilt, and zoom. Up to 4 Cruise paths
may be dened. Select the button next to the path that you
would like to set. Click Record Start to begin recording a
path. Use the navigation pad or mouse to dene a path
within the live video window. Click Record End when
you are done dening the path. Click the Test button to
view the path that you have just dened. Click Stop to
end the test.
You may turn on the home function and specify the PTZ
behavior.
Digital Zoom:
Freeze:
You may turn digital zoom on or off.
If this option is turned on, the image will freeze at the end
of the predened path and return to the starting point.
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Auto Calibration:
2DNR:
3DNR:
Tilt Angle:
Turning this option on will automatically calibrate the
camera when needed to ensure that the
This option turns on 2D noise reduction which may
improve picture quality.
This option turns on 3D noise reduction which may further
improve image quality.
The option allows you to adjust the minimum and
maximum tilt angle of the camera.
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Preset
This page allows you to dene presets and a preset sequence for the camera image.
Preset: Use the navigation pad or mouse to target a specic view
in the live video window. You may adjust the pan and tilt
speed if needed.
Create a New Preset
1. Select the page number, between 1 and 26.
2. Select an unused preset number from the preset list.
3. Choose a name for the preset.
4. Click Add.
Remove a Preset
1. Select the page number.
2. Select the preset from the preset list.
3. Click Remove.
Rename a Preset
1. Select the page number.
2. Select the preset from the preset list.
3. Enter a new name for the preset, overwriting the old
name.
4. Click Rename.
Set a Preset as the Home Position
1. Select the page number.
2. Select the preset from the preset list.
3. Click Set.
Reset the Home Position to Default
1. Click Default.
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Preset Sequence:
Sequence is an automated series of camera movements
from one preset position to another. A sequence can be
set up to display the video streams from different preset
positions in a pre-determined order, and for congurable
time periods.
Before creating a sequence, you must rst dene some
presets. (Please see the previous page.)
Dene a Preset Sequence
1. Specify a path number to use.
2. Specify up to 64 point numbers using the Prev Page and Next Page buttons to navigate between
the sequence preset numbers:
a. Select a preset point from the Preset List.
b. Specify the Dwell Time.
c. Specify the Camera Speed.
3. Repeat steps a,b, and c, for up to 64 points.
4. Click Save to save your preset sequence.
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Motion Detection
This section allows you to enable and congure motion detection areas.
Enable Video
Motion:
Sensitivity:
Percentage:
Draw Motion Area:
Erase Motion Area:
Select this box to enable the motion detection feature of
your camera.
Specifies the measurable difference between two
sequential images that would indicate motion. Please
enter a value between 0 and 100.
Species the amount of motion in the window being
monitored that is required to initiate an alert. If this is set
to 100%, motion is detected within the whole window will
trigger a snapshot.
Draw the motion detection area by dragging your mouse
in the window (indicated by the red square).
To erase a motion detection area, simply click on the red
square that you wish to remove.
Right clicking on the camera image brings up the following
menu options:
Select All: Draws a motion detection area over the entire
screen.
Clear All: Clears any motion detection areas that have
been drawn.
Restore: Restores the previously specified motion
detection areas.
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Time and Date
This section allows you to automatically or manually congure, update, and maintain the internal system clock for your camera.
Time Zone:
Enable Daylight
Saving:
Auto Daylight
Saving:
Set Date and Time
Manually:
Offset:
Synchronize with
NTP Server:
NTP Server:
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu.
Select this to enable Daylight Saving Time.
Select this option to allow your camera to congure the
Daylight Saving settings automatically.
Selecting this option allows you to congure the Daylight
Saving date and time manually.
Sets the amount of time to be added or removed when
Daylight Saving is enabled.
Enable this feature to obtain time automatically from an
NTP server.
Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the DCS6616 with an Internet time server. Choose the one that
is closest to your location.
Set the Date and
Time Manually:
Copy Your
Computer's Time
Settings:
This option allows you to set the time and date manually.
This will synchronize the time information from your PC.
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Event Setup
The Event Setup page includes four different sections.
• Event
• Server
• Media
• Recording
1. To add a new item - "event, server or media," click Add. A screen will
appear and allow you to update the elds accordingly.
2. To delete the selected item from the drop-down menu of event, server
or media, click Delete.
3. Click on the item name to pop up a window for modifying.
Note: You can add up to four events, ve servers, and ve media elds.
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ex.
Motion detection,
Periodically, Digital input,
System reboot
Event Condition
ex.
Snapshot, Video Clips
ex.
Email, FTP
Media
(what to send)
Server
(where to send)
Action
Application
In a typical application, when motion is detected, the DCS-6616 Network Camera sends images to a FTP server or via e-mail as notications.
As shown in the illustration below, an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection or external digital input devices.
When an event is triggered, a specied action will be performed. You can congure the Network Camera to send snapshots or videos to
your e-mail address or FTP site.
To start plotting an event, it is suggested to congure server and media columns rst so that the Network Camera will know what action
shall be performed when a trigger is activated.
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Congure up to 5 servers to store media.
Add Server
Server Name:
E-mail:
FTP:
Network Storage:
Enter the unique name of your server.
Enter the configuration for the target e-mail server
account.
Enter the conguration for the target FTP server account.
Specify a network storage device. Only one network
storage device is supported.
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Add Media
There are three types of media, Snapshot, Video Clip and System Log.
Media Name:
Snapshot:
Source:
Send pre-event
image(s) [0~4]:
Send post-event
image(s) [0~7]:
File name prex:
Add date and time
sufx to le name:
Video clip:
Source:
Pre-event recording:
Enter a unique name for media.
Select this option to enable snapshots.
The stream source: Prole 1, Prole 2 or Prole 3.
The number of pre-event images.
The number of post-event images.
The prex name will be added on the le name.
Check it to add timing information as le name sufx.
Select this option to enable video clips.
The source of the prole: prole1, prole2, or prole3.
The interval of pre-event recording in seconds.
Maximum duration:
Maximum le size:
File name prex:
System log:
The maximal recording le duration in seconds.
The maximal le size would be generated.
The prex name will be added on the le name of the video clip.
Select this option to save events to the camera system log.
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Send post-event image (s) [0~7)
Specify to capture the number of images after a trigger is activated. A maximum of seven images can be generated.
For example:
If both the Send pre-event images and Send post-event images are set to four, a total of 9 images are generated after a trigger is activated.
Add a date and time sufx to the le name
Select this option to add a date and time to the le name sufx.
SNAPSHOTS20080104_100341
File name prefix
Date and time suffix
The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS
Maximum duration
Specify the maximal recording duration in seconds. You can set up to ten seconds.
For example:
If the Pre-event recording is set to ve seconds and the Maximum duration is set to ten seconds, the Network Camera continues to record
for another four seconds after a trigger is activated.
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for another four seconds after a trigger is activated.
1 sec. 2 sec. 3 sec. 4 sec. 5 sec. 6 sec. 7 sec. 8 sec. 9 sec. 10 sec.
The moment the
trigger is activated.
File name prex
Enter the text that will be added at the beginning of the le name.
VIDEOS20080104_100341
File name prefix
Date and time suffix
The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS
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Add Event
Create and schedule up to three events with their own settings here.
Event name:
Enable this event:
Priority:
Delay:
Trigger:
Video Motion
Detection:
Periodic:
Digital Input:
Enter a name for the event.
Select this box to activate this event.
Set the priority for this event. The event with higher
priority will be executed rst.
Select the delay time before checking the next event. It
is being used for both events of motion detection and
digital input trigger.
Specify the input type that triggers the event.
Motion is detected during live video monitoring. Select
the windows that need to be monitored.
The event is triggered in specied intervals. The trigger
interval unit is in minutes.
The external digital input trigger input to the camera.
System Boot:
Network Lost:
Time:
Trigger D/O:
Triggers an event when the system boots up.
Triggers and event when the network is lost.
Select Always or enter the time interval.
Select to trigger the digital output for a specic number of seconds when an event occurs.
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Recording
Here you can congure and schedule the recording settings.
Recording entry
name:
Enable this
recording:
The unique name of the entry.
Select this to enable the recording function.
Priority:
Source:
Recording
schedule:
Recording settings:
Destination:
Total cycling
recording size:
Size of each le for
recording:
Set the priority for this entry. The entry with a higher priority
value will be executed rst.
The source of the stream.
Scheduling the recording entry.
Conguring the setting for the recording.
Select the folder where the recording le will be stored.
Please input a volume size between 1MB and 200GB for recording space. The recording data will replace the oldest
record when the total recording size exceeds this value. For example, if each recording le is 6MB, and the total
cyclic recording size is 600MB, then the camera will record 100 les in the specied location (folder) and then will
delete the oldest le and create new le for cyclic recording.
Please note that if there is not enough free space, the recording will stop. Before you set up this option please
make sure that sufcient free space is available. It is better to not save other les in the same folder as recordings.
File size for each recording le. You may input the value in the range of 200-5000.
File Name Prex:
The prex name will be added on the le name of the recording le(s).
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Advanced
DI and DO (Digital Input/Output)
The camera provides eight alarm inputs and one alarm output to connect alarm devices. With this function, the camera can cooperate
with alarm system to catch event images.
No. # DI Type:
Normal Open is for digital input that is activated when
the circuit is closed.
Normal Close is for digital input that is activated when
the circuit is opened.
For example: Connect the Alarm input terminal to ALM
GND to activate [NC] or oating (unconnected) [NO] to
deactivate
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ICR
The Infrared Cut-Removable(ICR) lter can be disengaged for increased sensitivity in low light environments. The ICR lter will automatically
engage depending on the ambient light, allowing the camera to be effective in day/night environments.
Automatic (Default):
Day Mode:
Night Mode:
Schedule Mode:
The day/Night mode is set automatically. It will typically
use day mode, but will use night mode if installed in a
dark area.
The Day mode disables the IR Cut Filter.
The Night mode enables the IR Cut Filter.
You can specify a time period for which Day mode will
always be used.
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HTTPS
This page allows you to install and activate an HTTPS certicate for secure access to your camera.
Enable HTTPS
Secure Connection:
Enable the HTTPS service.
Create Certicate
Method:
Status:
Note:
Choose the way the certicate should be created. Three
options are available:
Create a self-signed certicate automatically
Create a self-signed certicate manually
Create a certicate request and install
Displays the status of the certicate.
The certicate cannot be removed while the HTTPS is still
enabled. To remove the certicate you must rst uncheck
Enable HTTPS secure connection.
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Access List
Here you can set access permissions for users to view your DCS-6616.
Allow list:
Start IP address:
End IP address:
Delete allow list:
Deny list:
Delete deny list:
The list of IP addresses that have the access right to the
camera.
The starting IP Address of the devices (such as a
computer) that have permission to access the video of
the camera. Click Add to save the changes made.
Note: A total of seven lists can be congured for both
columns.
The ending IP Address of the devices (such as a
computer) that have permission to access the video of
the camera.
Remove the customized setting from the Allow List.
The list of IP addresses that have no access right to the
camera.
Remove the customized setting from the Delete List.
For example:
When the range of the Allowed List is set from 1.1.1.0
to 192.255.255.255 and the range of the Denied List is
set from 1.1.1.0 to 170.255.255.255. Only users with IPs
located between 171.0.0.0 and 192.255.255.255 can
access the Network Camera.
Alowed
List
Denied
List
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Maintenance
Admin
You may modify the name and administrator’s password of your camera, as well as add and manage the user accounts for accessing the
camera. You may also use this section to create the unique name and congure the OSD setting for your camera.
Admin Password
Setting:
Set a new password for the administrator’s account.
Add User Account:
User Name:
Password:
User List:
Camera Name:
Enable OSD:
Label:
Show Time:
Add new user account.
The user name for the new account.
The password for the new account.
All the existing user accounts will be displayed here.
You may delete accounts includes in the list, but please
reserve at least one as guest.
Create a unique name for your camera that will be added
to the le name prex when creating a snapshot or a
video clip.
Select this option to enable the On-Screen Display feature
for your camera.
Enter a label for the camera.
Select this option to enable the time-stamp display on
the video screen.
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Backup and Restore
In this section, you may backup, restore and reset the camera conguration, or reboot the camera.
Save To Local Hard
Drive:
Local From Local
Hard Drive:
Restore to Factory
Default:
Reboot Device:
You may save and document your current settings into
your computer.
Locate a pre-saved conguration by clicking Browse and
then restore the pre-dened settings to your camera by
clicking Load Conguration.
You may reset your camera and restore the factory
settings by clicking Restore Factory Defaults.
This will restart your camera.
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Firmware Upgrade
The camera's current rmware version will be displayed on this screen. You may visit the D-Link Support Website to check for the latest
available rmware version.
To upgrade the rmware on your DCS-6616, please download and save the latest rmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your
local hard drive. Locate the le on your local hard drive by clicking the Browse button. Select the le and click the Upload button to start
upgrading the rmware.
Current Firmware
Version:
Displays the detected rmware version.
Current Product
Name:
File Path:
Upload:
Displays the camera model name.
Locate the le (upgraded rmware) on your hard drive
by clicking Browse.
Uploads the new rmware to your camera.
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Status
Device Info
This section displays detailed information about your device and network settings.
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Logs
This page displays the log information of your camera. You may download the information by clicking Download. You may also click Clear
to delete the saved log information.
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Help
This page provides helpful information regarding camera operation.
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DI/DO Conguration
DI/DO Pin Block Specications
Pin Definition Cable PinDefinition Cable
1 DC12V IN RED (18AWG) 2 ALM NC WHITE
3 BLACK (18AWG) 4 ALM NO BLACK/WHITE
GND
5
7 Audio in YELLOW 8 Audio out ORANGE
9 Audio GND GREEN 10 Audio GND BROWN
11 ISOG BLUE/WHITE 12 ALM-1 RED/WHITE
13 ALM-3 PURPLE 14 ALM-2 GREY
15 ALM-4 BLUE 16 ALM-5 WHITE/BLACK
17 ALM-6 ORANGE/BLACK 18 ALM-7 PURPLE/WHITE
19 ALM-8 GREY/BLACK 20 ALM GND BROWN/WHITE
21 VGND BLACK 22 Video RED
YELLOW (18AWG) 6 ALM COM GREEN/BLACK
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Digital Input Diagram
Alarm Input: ALM-1 ~ 8 - ALM GND
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Digital Output Diagram
Alarm Output: ALM NC / ALM NO – ALM COM (NC: normal close, NO: normal open)
Max. load 3A, max. voltage 120V AC relay output.
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Appendix C - Technical Specifications
Technical Specications
Camera
Camera Hardware
Profile
PTZ Hardware Profile Pan travel: 360° endless
Image Features Configurable image size, quality, frame rate, and bit rate
Video Compression Simultaneous H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG format compression
Sony Super HAD-II 1/4” CCD sensor
650 TVL resolution
Minimum illumination: 0.1 lux (Color), 0.01 lux (B/W)
Built-in Infrared-Cut Removable (ICR)
lter module
Electronic shutter: 1 to 1/10000 second
S/N ratio > 50 dB (AGC off)
Tilt travel: 10° to 170°
Manual speed: 1° to 80°/second
Presets: 256 points
Preset Accuracy: 0.225°
Preset Speed: 10° to 400°/second
Sequence Paths: 8
Auto Pan Paths: 4
Cruise Paths: 8
Time stamp and text overlays
Configurable motion detection windows
JPEG for still image
12x optical zoom
Fixed length: 3.8 to 45.6 mm
Aperture: F1.6 to F2.7
Angle of view:
(H) 4.49° to 52.8°
(V) 3.40° to 39.7°
(D) 55.4° to 65.4°
Pan and tilt speed proportional to zoom ratio
Resume after power loss
Home Functions: Preset, Sequence, Auto Pan, Cruise
Auto Flip: Mechanical/Digital/Off
Digital Slow Shutter
Image Freeze
Image Inverse
16 configurable privacy masks
Configurable white balance, shutter speed, brightness,
saturation, contrast, sharpness
H.264/MPEG-4 multicast streaming
Network
Video Resolution NTSC: 720 x 480, 352 x 240, 176 x 120 at up to 30 fps
PAL: 720 x 576, 352 x 288, 176 x 144 at up to 25 fps