D-Link DCS-900 User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................4
Package Contents ...................................................4
System Requirements ............................................. 4
Introduction ..............................................................5
Features ...................................................................6
Hardware Overview .................................................7
Connections .......................................................7
LEDs .................................................................. 8
Hardware Installation .................................................. 9
Security ...................................................................... 11
Using the Setup Wizard .............................................12
Home ..................................................................... 18
ActiveX .............................................................19
Java .................................................................19
Setup ...............................................................19
Tools ......................................................................29
Test ..................................................................29
Reset ...............................................................30
Firmware .......................................................... 31
Backup ............................................................. 32
Status ....................................................................33
System ............................................................. 33
Video ................................................................ 34
Network ............................................................35
User ................................................................. 36
Help .......................................................................37
Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router ..................38
Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port ................. 38
Router Setup and Installation ................................39
Assigning and Opening Virtual Server Ports .........40
Viewing Your Camera .............................................41
Advanced ...............................................................20
System ............................................................. 20
Video ................................................................ 21
Network ............................................................22
User ................................................................. 24
Time ................................................................. 25
Upload .............................................................26
Email ................................................................ 28
IPView SE Application Installation ........................... 42
IPView SE ...................................................................46
IPView SE Icon Description ................................... 47
Add a New Camera ............................................... 48
How to Delete a Camera ....................................... 50
How to Change the IP Address ............................. 51
How to Format the Camera View ...........................52
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How to Rotate the View ......................................... 53
View/List ................................................................53
Zoom .....................................................................54
Color Setting .......................................................... 54
Wake Up Control Panel ......................................... 54
Always on Top ........................................................ 54
Close .....................................................................54
How to take a Snap-Shot with the Camera ............ 55
How to Start Recording .........................................55
How to Stop Recording ..........................................55
Camera Settings .................................................... 56
Uninstall IPView SE ...................................................63
Frequently Asked Questions ....................................64
Technical Specifications ...........................................69
Contacting Technical Support .................................. 70
Warranty .....................................................................71
Registration ................................................................ 76
3D-Link DCS-900 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DCS-900 Fast Ethernet Internet Camera
• Power Adapter (5.0V, 2.5A)
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• Camera Stand
• CD-ROM with Software and Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included
with the DCS-900 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Product Overview
Package Contents
System Requirements
• PC with 1.3GHz processor, 128MB RAM and 20MB of available hard disk space.
• Windows® XP/2000
• A CD-ROM drive
• An existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-900 Fast Ethernet Internet Camera! The DCS-900 is a versatile
and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-900 is a stand-alone system with a
built-in CPU and Web server that transmits high quality video images for monitoring. The DCS-900 can be accessed
remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. The simple installation
procedure and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with your Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. The
DCS-900 also comes with remote monitoring capability for a complete and cost-effective home security solution.
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• Simple to Use - The DCS-900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware
or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-900 supports both ActiveX mode for Internet
Explorer and Java mode for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator™.
• Supports a Variety of Platforms - Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related
protocols. The DCS-900 can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications because
of its standards-based features.
• Web Configuration - Using a standard Web browser, Administrators can configure and manage the
Internet Camera directly from its own Web page via the Intranet or Internet. This means you can access
your DCS-900 at anytime from anywhere in the world!
• Remote Monitoring Utility - The IPView SE application adds enhanced features and functionality for the
Internet Camera and allows administrators to configure and access the Internet Camera from a remote
site via Intranet or Internet. Other features include image monitoring, recording images to a hard drive,
viewing up to 4 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots.
Features
• Broad Range of Applications - With today’s high-speed Internet services, the Internet Camera can
provide the ideal solution for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring.
The Internet Camera allows remote access from a Web browser for live image viewing and allows the
administrator to manage and control the Internet Camera at anytime, from anywhere in the world. Many
applications exist, including industrial and public monitoring of homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care
centers, and amusement parks.
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Hardware Overview
Connections
Ethernet Cable Connector
Power Connector
Reset
Camera Stand
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
Power LED
LAN LED
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Section 2 - Installation
Hardware Installation
Attach the Swivel Stand
Locate the stand mount on the bottom panel of the DCS-900 and screw on the swivel stand to the base of the DCS-900.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the back panel of the DCS-900 and
attach it to the network. Network connectivity is confirmed when the green LED Indicator on the DCS-900, located below
the Power LED, is illuminated.
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Attach the External Power Supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the rear panel of the DCS-900 and connect
it to a wall outlet or power strip.
Note: Power source is confirmed when the red LED Power Indicator located to the right of the lens on the DCS-900
is illuminated.
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Security
To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-900, the Administrator has the exclusive
privilege to create all users. The DCS-900 supports multi-level password protection/access that can be restricted
by the Administrator for defined users who have a User Name and Password.
The Administrator can release a public User Name and Password so that when remote users access the DCS-900
they will be allowed to view the images transmitted by the DCS-900.
Note: When the DCS-900 is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator set the
Admin ID and Admin Password to restrict user access to the DCS-900 since the default settings are Null String
(no password). Once the ID and Password are defined, only the Administrator has access to the management of the
DCS-900. This procedure should be done as soon as possible since the security features of the DCS-900 will not be
enabled until the Admin ID and Admin Password is defined.
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Using the Setup Wizard
Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process.
Insert the D-Link DCS-900 CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Click on Install Wizard
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Click Next
Click Yes
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Click Next
Click Finish
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To run the Setup Wizard, click on Start > Programs > D-Link Setup Wizard.
Your camera’s IP Address will be displayed
here along with its corresponding MAC
Address.
Click Wizard
You must change the Admin ID and Password immediately to protect
your camera against unauthorized access. By default, the Admin ID and
Password are blank. To change the Admin ID and Password, select both
Change boxes and enter a New ID and New Password.
Click Next
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Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask for your camera if you want to
change the current settings. Enter your Gateway and DNS settings. These
settings must correspond with your network settings for you to access the
camera. If you are unsure of what these settings should be, check with your
network administrator.
If you are connecting to a router, the Gateway and DNS 1 entries should
be the IP address of your router.
Click Next
If you need to make any changes, click Back to modify your settings.
Otherwise, click Restart to save your settings.
Click Restart
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Your setup is now complete!
Click Link to launch your web browser and view your images.
Click Link
The Home screen of your camera can be accessed from the Setup Wizard using the Link button. You can also use your
favorite Web browser, type “h ttp://a ddres s” in the address box where address is the IP address that you assigned
to the DCS-900 from the previous section. Press Enter.
Click ActiveX or Java to view your video images.
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• Please make sure that you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer to ensure proper operation
when viewing the video in Java mode. Java can be downloaded for free from Sun’s web site. (http://www.java.
com)
• When you connect to the home page, you will be prompted to download ActiveX. If you want to use ActiveX to
view your video images instead of Java, then you must download ActiveX.
• Please refer to the Manual located on the CD-ROM for additional information regarding all features and instructions
related to the DCS-900.
Home
ActiveX:
Java:
Setup:
For Windows® users that do not have Java
installed, please choose this option to view
video streaming on the Home page.
For Windows® users that have Java installed
can also use this for viewing video. Mac®
users should also choose this mode to view
video.
This will allow you to configure the DCS-900.
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ActiveX
For Windows® users that do not have Java installed, please choose this
option to view video streaming on the Home page.
Java
For Windows® users that have Java installed can also use this for viewing
video. Mac users should also choose this mode to view video.
Setup
After clicking the Setup button, you will be directed to Advanced > System. Please refer to page 20 for more
information.
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Advanced
System
Camera Name:
Location:
Admin ID:
Admin Password:
Confirm Password:
LED Control:
Provide the name of your camera.
Enter information of where your camera is
located.
Enter the Administrator’s ID or name.
Enter the Administrator’s password.
Re-enter the Administrator’s password for
confirmation.
You can set the LED in front of the DCS-900
to on (Normal), off (OFF), or blink randomly
(Dummy).
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Video
Video
Resolution:
Compression
Rate:
Frame Rate:
Brightness
Control:
Contrast Control:
Saturation Control:
Light Frequency:
There are three settings available to choose
from 160x120, 320x240, and 640x480.
Compression will be selectable from very high,
high, middle, low, and very low.
This is adjustable from 1, 5, 7, 15, 20, 30, and
Auto. 30 frames a second is video quality and
in theory any transition from frame-to-frame
for frame rates above 15 fps is imperceptible
to the eye.
Allows you to adjust the brightness level. The
default setting is 64.
Allows you to adjust the contrast level. The
default setting is 64.
Allows you to adjust the saturation level. The
default setting is 64.
Adjust the light frequency to suit your area of operation. 50Hz and 60Hz are available to accommodate the different light
frequencies found in USA (60Hz) and Europe (50Hz) for optimal image quality.
Mirror:
Flip:
Horizontally rotates the video. Check this option if the camera is installed upside down.
Vertically rotates the video.
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Network
Fixed IP:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Dynamic IP
(DHCP):
PPPoE:
Manually provide a fixed IP Address for your
connection.
Enter your IP Address, this is necessary for
network identification.
Provide a Subnet Mask, this will be used to
determine if the destination is in the same
subnet.
Enter your Default Gateway.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a
networking protocol that will allow leasing of
an IP address by the client from a server for
a specified amount of time. This alleviates the
task of the user from having to keep track of
available IP Addresses onthe network.
If you use the DCS-900 to connect directly to
the Internet you will need to put in the user
name and password that was given to you
when you initially set up your account with the
Internet Service Provider.
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DNS IP
Address:
Dynamic
DNS:
Service Provider:
Host Name:
User Name/Email:
Password/Key:
Second HTTP Port:
Port Number:
This is the IP Address of your ISP’s Domain Name Server, if you are using a fixed IP Address you will need to know this, if
not you will need to contact your ISP or your network administrator.
If you have set up the DDNS service you will need to put in your user name and password. This will allow the DDNS to track
your IP Address even if it changes constantly. DDNS is disabled by default.
Select the service provider from the pull-down list.
Provide the host name for the service provider.
Enter your user name and/or e-mail in this field.
Enter your password and/or key in this field
Most ISPs do not open port 80 (a DCS-900 default video transfer port) for their residential customers, the DCS-900 has the
ability to use a different port by enabling the second http port for its video transfer.
If the second port is enabled, it will automatically disable the default port 80. Any unused ports can be used such as port 800,
801, etc. Remember that if the DCS-900 is behind a router you would need to forward that port to the DCS-900’s IP Address.
When accessing the camera you would need to type the camera’s IP Address + the port number (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port
number, or http://192.168.0.20:800 for example). Please refer to “Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router” on page 38.
UPNP:
UPnP™ is short for Universal Plug and Play which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking
equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-900 is an UPnP enabled internet camera, and this function will work with
operating systems such as Windows® XP. If you do not want to use the UPnP functionality, it can be disabled by selecting
Disabled. This function is enabled by default.
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