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Table Of Contents
Package Contents ............................................................................... 5
Minimum System Requirements .............................................................. 5
Introduction ...................................................................................... 6
Features and Benefits .......................................................................... 7
Hardware Overview ............................................................................. 8
Connections ....................................................................................................... 8
LEDs ................................................................................................................... 9
Hardware Installation ........................................................................ 10
Security ......................................................................................... 12
Using the Setup Wizard....................................................................... 13
Using the Configuration Menu .............................................................. 19
Home Screen .................................................................................................... 19
Table of Contents
Configuration.................................................................................................... 22
Advanced .................................................................................................... 23
Video ..................................................................................................... 23
Default Level .................................................................................... 23
Custom Level ................................................................................... 23
User ....................................................................................................... 25
LAN ........................................................................................................ 26
PPPoE .................................................................................................... 27
DDNS ..................................................................................................... 28
Tools ........................................................................................................... 29
Admin .................................................................................................... 29
System................................................................................................... 30
Default ................................................................................................... 31
Firmware................................................................................................ 32
Recording .............................................................................................. 33
Trigger ................................................................................................... 34
Motion Detection ................................................................................... 35
Port ........................................................................................................ 36
Status .......................................................................................................... 37
Device Info ............................................................................................ 37
Help ............................................................................................................. 38
Installing the DCS-950 Behind a Router ................................................... 39
Single Camera Installation ................................................................................ 39
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Multiple Camera Installation ............................................................................. 39
Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port on the DCS-950 ................................... 41
Router Setup and Installation........................................................................... 42
Assigning and Opening Virtual Server Ports .................................................... 43
Viewing Your Camera ........................................................................................ 44
IPView Lite Application Installation........................................................ 45
IPView Lite ...................................................................................... 50
How to Change the Password ........................................................................... 50
How to Add a Camera........................................................................................ 51
How to Delete a Camera .................................................................................... 53
How to Change the IP Address ......................................................................... 54
Table of Contents
1) Identify Your Camera on the Network .................................................... 40
2) Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera .......................................... 40
3) Open the HTTP Port ............................................................................... 41
4) Open Virtual Server Ports To Enable Remote Image Viewing ................. 43
How to Format the Camera View ....................................................................... 55
How to Rotate the Video View ........................................................................... 56
How to take a Snap-Shot with the Camera ........................................................ 57
How to Start Recording .................................................................................... 57
How to Stop Recording..................................................................................... 57
Camera Property Settings................................................................................. 58
General ........................................................................................................ 58
Recording ................................................................................................... 59
Manual Recording ................................................................................. 59
Scheduled Recording ............................................................................ 60
Motion Trigger Recording ..................................................................... 61
Menu Bar .......................................................................................................... 62
File .............................................................................................................. 62
View............................................................................................................. 63
Columns ................................................................................................ 63
List View ................................................................................................ 64
Camera ........................................................................................................ 65
Enable Function..................................................................................... 65
Tools ........................................................................................................... 65
Account ................................................................................................. 66
System Configuration ............................................................................ 66
About .......................................................................................................... 67
IPView Lite Icon Description ............................................................................ 68
Context Sensitive Menu .................................................................................... 69
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Uninstall IPView Application ................................................................ 70
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................. 72
Internet Camera Features ................................................................................. 72
Internet Camera Installation ............................................................................. 74
How to Ping Your IP Address ................................................................. 76
Time Zone Table ............................................................................... 78
Adjusting the Camera Focus ................................................................. 80
Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 81
Contacting Technical Support ............................................................... 83
Warranty ........................................................................................ 84
Registration .................................................................................... 88
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Package Contents
D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-950
Internet Camera
Cat5 Ethernet Cable
Po wer Adapter (5.0V, 2.5A)
Camera Stand with Mounting Bracket and Screws
CD-ROM with Software and Manual
Quick Installation Guide
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with
your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact y our reseller.
Package Contents
Minimum System Requirements
Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
Recommended: PC or Notebook to access the Internet Camera
CPU: PentiumIII, 800MHz or above (Pentium 4 2GHz processor with 512MB
memory and a 32Mb video card is required for multiple camera viewing and
recording in IPView Lite)
VGA Card Resolution: 800x600or above
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-950 Internet Camera! The DCS-950 is a
versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera, the
DCS-950 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server that transmits
high quality video images for monitoring. The DCS-950 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-950 also comes with remote
monitoring capability for a complete and cost-effective solution.
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Features and Benefits
Simple to Use: The DCS-950 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU,
requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards . The
DCS-950 supports ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer. All that is required is a
computer with Internet Explorer 6.0 or above.
Supports a V ariety of Platforms: Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other
Internet related protocols. It can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet
applications because of its standards-based features.
Remote Snapshot Images and Recording: Using the Snapshot and recording
features, you can save snapshots and record video and audio directly from the
Web browser to a local hard drive without installing any software, making it
convenient to instantly capture any moment from a remote location.
Record Directly to a NAS: The DCS-950 allows y ou to record directly to a local
network area storage device without the use of a dedicated PC for storing
recorded video.
Low Light Recording: The DCS-950’ s 0.5 lux light sensitivity allows you to capture
video in rooms with minimal lighting, making it ideal for use at night time.
Features and Benefits
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Support: The DCS-950 supports traditional wired
transmission, making the DCS-950 easy to integrate into your existing network
environment. The DCS-950 works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or
100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network.
Web Configuration: Using a standard W eb browser , Administrators can configure
and manage the Internet Camera directly from its own W eb page via the Intranet
or Internet. This means you can access your DCS-950 at an ytime from anywhere
in the world!
Remote Monitoring Utility: The IPView Lite 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.
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 W eb bro wser f or liv e 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
Reset Button
Reset will be initiated when the reset
button is pressed once and P ow er LED
begins to flash.
Factory Reset will be initiated when the
reset button is pressed continuously for
ten seconds. Release the reset button
and the Power LED will begin to flash
indicating that the DCS-950’s settings
are reverting back to the f actory settings.
The IP address will also return to the
default setting of 192.168.0.20.
Hardware Overview
DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is labeled
DC 5V with a single jack socket to
supply power to the DCS-950.
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Ethernet Cable Connector
The DCS-950 features an RJ-45
connector for connections to
10Base-T Ethernet cabling or
100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
cabling (which should be
Category 5 UTP cable). The port
supports the NWay protocol,
allowing the DCS-950 to
automatically detect or negotiate
the transmission speed of the
network. The port also suppor ts
MDI/X, which allows the use of
either straight through or crossover cables.
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LEDs
Power LED
The Power LED is positioned on the
right side of the DCS-950 lens. Steady
orange confirms that the DCS-950 is
powered ON.
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Link LED
The Link LED is positioned on the right side of the
DCS-950’s lens . It is located below the P ow er LED .
Steady green confirms a good connection to the
LAN.
Depending on the data traffic, the LED will
begin to flash to indicate that the DCS-950 is
receiving/transceiving from/to the LAN network.
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Hardware Installation
Attach the External Po wer Supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the rear
panel of the DCS-950 and connect it to your local power supply.
confirmed when the orange LED Power Indicator located to the right of the lens on the
DCS-950 is illuminated.
Hardware Installation
Note:
Po wer source is
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the
back panel of the DCS-950 and attach it to the network. Network Connectivity is
confirmed when the green LED Indicator on the DCS-950 located below the Power
LED is illuminated.
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Attach the Stand and Mounting Bracket
If you would like to mount the camera on a wall, you must first attach the stand and
mounting bracket. First, attach the mounting bracket to the base of the camera using the
screws provided. Next, attach the mounting bracket to the mounting pivot. Select the
stand extension you would like to use (or use both depending on the how far you want
the camera mounted from the wall) and attach it to the other end of the mounting pivot.
Finally attach the wall mount plate to the stand extension. The wall mount plate has
three screw holes that will allow you to mount the camera stand to a wall.
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Security
To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-950, the
Administrator has the exclusiv e privilege to authorize all users. The DCS-950 supports
multi-level password protection/access that can be restricted by the Administrator for
defined users who have a User Name and User Password.
The Administrator can release a public User Name and Password so that when remote
users access the DCS-950 they will be allowed to view the images transmitted by the
DCS-950.
Note: When the DCS-950 is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the
Administrator set the Admin ID and Admin Password to constrain user access to the
DCS-950 since the Default settings for the Admin ID and Admin Password are both
“admin.” Once the ID and Password are defined, only the Administrator has access to
the management of the DCS-950. This procedure should be done as soon as possib le.
Security
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Using the Setup Wizard
Follow the simple steps belo w to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quic kly through the
installation process.
Insert the D-Link DCS-950 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Install Software.
Using the Setup Wizard
Click Installation Wizard.
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Click Next.
Using the Setup Wizard
Click Yes.
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Click Next.
Using the Setup Wizard
Click Finish.
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To run the Setup Wizard, click on Start->Programs->DCS-950 Series Setup Wizard.
Your camera’s default IP Address will be displa yed on the screen. Click Wizard to begin.
Using the Setup Wizard
By default, the Admin ID and Password are “admin” (lower case). Enter this in both
fields. To change the Admin Password, select the Change box and enter a New
Password. Click Next.
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The IP Address, Subnet Mask of your camera, Gateway, and DNS addresses must
correspond with your network settings for you to access the camera. If you are unsure
of what these settings should be, please check with your network administrator. Click
Next.
Using the Setup Wizard
If you need to make any changes, click Back to modify your camera settings. Otherwise,
click Restart to save and apply your settings. This may tak e a few minutes.
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Your setup is now complete! Wait until the Link LED on the camera begins to flash.
Click Link to launch your Web browser and view your images.
Using the Setup Wizard
Your camera is now displayed in the Web browser.
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Using the Configuration Menu
After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The Web
configuration utility is designed to easily access and configure your DCS-950. Clicking
the “Link” button will open up the main configuration page.
If you would like to open the configuration page from a Web Browser , enter the IP address
that you assigned to your DCS-950.
Using the Configuration Menu
Home Screen
When you click on “Link”, the DCS-950 Home screen will appear. Use the following
displayed options to set up and view your Internet Camera:
Wizard
Setup
Audio On
Upside Down
Mirrored
Snap Shot
Logout
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Using the Configuration Menu
Wizard:
Setup:
Audio On:
Upside Down:
Mirrored:
Snapshot:
Home Screen
This page is used to set up the DCS-950 using the Wizard to
walk you through setting up the camera for your network.
This will allow you to change the configuration settings of the
DCS-950.
This will turn on the built-in microphone on the DCS-950 . By
default the audio is turned off.
This will flip the image vertically. This feature can be used if
you choose to mount the DCS-950 upside down on the ceiling.
This will flip the image horizontally in such a way that your left
side will be on the left side of the screen and vice versa.
Click to capture a snapshot image. The image will pop up in a
new window. This image can be saved to a local hard drive.
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Using the Configuration Menu
Logout:
Nightshot:
Brightness:
On-line User:
File Path:
Start Video
Recording:
Click to log out of the DCS-950. If you would like to view or
configure the camera, you will must log in again.
Select this if the camera is operating under low light conditions.
In this setting the DCS-950 will be able to view at 0.5 Lux.
There are 5 settings each for more brightness and less
brightness from 0. After selecting your setting, please wait a
few seconds f or the camer a to adjust accordingly.
The DCS-950 will be able to detect simultaneous users
connected to it and indicate the amount with a digital readout.
The DCS-950 is able to record video from the Web Browser
into a local hard drive of the PC that is viewing it. This path can
be specified (for example, c:\dcs950\myrecording).
Clicking this button will start recording video and audio
immediately to the file path specified above.
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Configuration
Click on Setup from the Home screen to access the settings required for the DCS-950.
There will be several options in the Configuration page to choose from to setup your
DCS-950 and they are as follows:
Advanced
Video
User
LAN
PPPoE
DDNS
Tools
Admin
Time
Using the Configuration Menu
System
Firmware
Recording
Trigger
Status
Device Info
Help
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Advanced
The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: Video, User, LAN,
PPPoE, and DDNS.
Video
Using the Configuration Menu
Default Level
Quality:
Capture
Resolution:
Custom Level
Capture
Resolution:
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Advanced > Video
Select the viewing video quality. By default the quality is set to
High.
This is the size of the video display. By default the capture
resolution is set to VGA (640x480).
This is the size of the video display. By default the capture
resolution is set to VGA (640x480).
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Using the Configuration Menu
MPEG Sequence
Mode:
Frame Rate:
Bit Rate:
Camera Name:
I-frame and P-frame mode and I-frame and BP-frames are
selectable. This determines how many repeated P frames will
appear after one I frame. A large “K ey frame interval” can reduce
the bit rate, but can cause image to be corrupted longer if there
is packet loss while transmitting. The video quality may be poor
due to the sending of maximum frame rate within the limited
bandwidth when images are moving rapidly. Consequently, to
ensure detailed video quality (quantization rate) regardless of
the network, it will utilize more bandwidth to send the maximum
frames when images change drastically.
This is the refresh frame rate. By default the frame rate is set to
15 frames per second (fps).
The higher the bit-rate the better the picture quality, but at the
same time the file size will also be larger. For low bandwidth
network a lower bit rate than 352k is advised
The camera name will display as the title of the window within
the Windo ws operating system. This name will also appear on
the log-in screen (once a password has been set).
Motion Detection:
Select to enable or disable motion detection. By default, motion
detection is disabled.
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User
Using the Configuration Menu
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User Name:
Password:
User List:
Advanced > User
Enter the user name in this field. A maximum of 32 user names
are allowed, however each user name must be different. Each
user name can be used as a group. For example, if the
Username is Guest and the User Password is Guest, any one
can access the DCS-950 using this information. The maximum
length for the User Name is 16 characters (Printable ASCII).
Enter the user’s password you want to assign to the specific
Username. The maximum password length is 16 characters
(Printable ASCII).
The User List displays all the user names that have access to
the DCS-950. To delete a user, click on the corresponding trash
can icon.
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LAN
Using the Configuration Menu
LAN Settings:
Advanced > LAN
If you are using a LAN connection, select either Static IP or
DHCP Client. If manually assigning a Static IP, enter your IP
Address, IP Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, and DNS into
the fields provided.
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PPPoE
Using the Configuration Menu
PPPoE:
Advanced > PPPoE
If you are using a PPP oE connection, clic k the Yes button and
enter the User Name and Password for your PPPoE account.
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DDNS
Using the Configuration Menu
DDNS:
Advanced > DDNS
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Service) is a method of keeping
a domain name linked to a changing (dynamic) IP address.
With most Cable and DSL connections, you are assigned a
dynamic IP address and that address is used only for the
duration of that specific connection. With the DCS-950, you can
set up your DDNS service and the DCS-950 will automatically
update your DDNS server every time it receives a different IP
address. Depending on the service, this update may take a few
hours. If you are using a DDNS connection, click the Yes button
and enter in your User Name, Password, and Domain Name.
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Tools
The Tools tab provides the following configuration options: Admin, System, Default,
Firmware, Recording, Trigger, Motion Detection, and P ort.
Admin
Using the Configuration Menu
User Name:
Password:
New Password:
Confirm
Password:
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Tools > Admin
Enter the administrator user name (admin).
Enter the current password.
Enter the new administrator password with a maximum length
of 8 (printable ASCII) characters.
Confirm the new password by entering it again.
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System
Using the Configuration Menu
Time:
Date:
Default NTP
Server:
Synchronize with
computer time:
Set the Time:
Time Zone:
Tools > System
The current camera time.
The current camera date.
Enter the IP address or domain name of the time server. Leaving
the box blank will connect the camera to default time servers.
This is optional. Press Set Time to set the time to the NTP server .
Synchronize the date and time of the camera with the local
computer. Press Set Time to update the camera time with the
PC’s time.
Manually set the time by selecting the Year, Month, Da y, Hour,
Minute, and Second.
Used to adjust the hour of time servers for local settings.
Daylight Saving
Time:
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Used to adjust for Daylight Saving Time if applicable in your
region.
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Default
Using the Configuration Menu
Restart:
Default:
Tools > Default
Click the Restart button to restart the camera system.
Click the Restore button to restore f actory default settings. This
means that any changes made will be lost and the system will
be reset to the initial status when shipped from the factory .
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Firmware
Using the Configuration Menu
Tools > Firmware
You can upgrade the firmware by using this tool. First, check the D-Link support site for
firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. Make sure that the firmware you want to
use is saved on the local hard drive of your computer. Click on Browse to search the
local hard drive for the firmware that you downloaded from the D-Link Website to be
used for the update. Upgrading the firmware will not change any of your system settings
but it is recommended that you save your system settings before doing a firmware
upgrade.
Browse:
After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to
locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Apply to
complete the firmware upgrade.
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Recording
Using the Configuration Menu
Upload Image to
Network Share
Folder:
Login Method:
User Name:
Password:
Path:
Always:
Tools > Recording
Clicking on the box will enable uploading of images to your
network storage device.
Select either Anonymous or Account. By selecting Anonymous,
no user name or password is required. If you select Account
from the drop down menu, you will need to know the Username
and Pass word to access the shared f older.
Enter the user name required to access the storage device.
Enter the password required to access the storage device.
Enter the path that points to the shared folder i.e. \\DNSG121\share.
Select to record all the time.
Schedule:
Smart Recording:
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Select to record according to a schedule.
Allows you to only save files in which movement is detected.
After the set Save Time, only one frame will be recorded when
no movement is detected. Click Skip Empty File if you do not
want to save the single frame files when no motion is detected.
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Trigger
Using the Configuration Menu
SMTP Login Name:
SMTP Password:
SMTP (Mail)
Server:
Return E-mail
address:
Recipient E-mail
address:
SMTP Port:
Tools > Trigger
The user name used to log into your e-mail account (e.g. jdoe
or jdoe@yourisp.com depending on your ISP).
The password used to log into your e-mail account. (The
password will appear as dots instead of entered characters.)
The domain name or IP address of external mail server.
The return e-mail address to use if the snapshot or system log
e-mail fails to send. (This address should be within the SMTP
server’s domain f or authentication purposes.)
The e-mail address of recipients for snapshots or a system log
file.
This is the port number for your SMTP server , the default is 25.
If you use ports other than 25 you can change it here.
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Using the Configuration Menu
Motion Detection
Skip Time:
Motion Detection
Increasing the time set here will avoid f alse alarms. This option
allows you to set the amount of time between motion detection
events before the next recording will start.
Motion:
Sensitivity:
Percentage:
Zone 1-3:
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Tools > Motion Detection
Click on the Motion button to enable motion detection.
Sets the measurable difference between two sequential images
that would indicate motion.
Sets the amount of motion in the window being monitored that
is required to initiate a motion detected alert. If this is set to
100%, motion is detected within the whole window to trigger a
snapshot. Note: Setting a higher sensitivity and a lower
percentage makes any motion more easily detected.
Click to open the corresponding motion window. To assign a
name to the window, enter the desired name in the entry field
next to the zone button.
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Using the Configuration Menu
Port
Save:
Open MSD:
Saves the related settings of that windo w.
Click to open the Motion Screen Display. The MSD window
allows you to monitor the amount of motion detected in each
motion window. The graphic bars will increase or decrease
depending on the image variation. A blue bar means the image
variation is under the monitoring level, and no motion detection
alert is triggered. A red bar means the image variation is over
the monitoring level and a motion detected alert is triggered.
Web Port:
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Tools > Port
This is the port that allows the user to connect to the camera’s
user interface. By default the port is set to 80. You may change
the port number if using multiple cameras.
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Using the Configuration Menu
Note: You MUST also set up your router/gateway for Port
Mapping; this will enable remote viewing of your camera via
the Internet. Please ref er to your router’s instruction manual on
how to open up ports. For additional help on configuring your
camera to work with your router, please ref er to the next section
on setting up your camera for use with a router. For installing
multiple cameras, ONE port per camera must be opened on
your router , the W eb server (HTTP) port.
AV Control Port:
AV Streaming Port:
This is the port that allows the user to connect to synchronize
the camera’s audio and video . By default the port is set to 5000.
You may change the port number if using multiple cameras.
This is the port used to stream video. By def ault the port is set
to 5001. You may change the port number if using multiple
cameras.
Status
The Status tab provides the following configuration option: Device Info.
Device Info
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The Device Info screen lists the following important settings that are currently set for
the DCS-950.
IP Address
IP Subnet Mask
Gateway IP Address
PPPoE
Wireless
Server Name
Firmware Version
On-Line User Numbers
Help
Click on the Help tab to access descriptions of the particular function you need help
with. The help screen is organized in the order of the tabs and then each menu item
under that tab.
Using the Configuration Menu
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Installing the DCS-950 Behind a
Router
Single Camera Installation
If you are installing a single camera on your network the installation is an easy 4–step
procedure:
1) Identify Your Camera on the Network
2) Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera
3) Determine Your Router’s WAN IP Address (Enable Remote Viewing)
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4) Open Virtual Server Ports for Your Router (Enable Remote Viewing)
Multiple Camera Installation
If you are installing multiple cameras on your network, the installation is an easy 5-step
procedure:
1) Identify Your Camera on the Network
2) Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera
3) Open a Second Port on the Camera
4) Determine Your Router’s WAN IP Address (Enable Remote Viewing)
5) Open Virtual Server Ports for Your Router (Enable Remote Viewing)
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1) Identify Your Camera on the Network
Once you are logged into the camera via a Web browser on your network PC, click on
the Advanced Tab , and select Video. Enter a unique Camera Name. These settings are
important if you are installing several cameras on your network.
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2) Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera
A Local IP Address is required to configure your camera and to view your camera within
your local (home) network. You may use the default camera IP Address of 192.168.0.20.
If you wish to use a different IP Address, be sure that the camera settings correspond to
your network settings. The Default Gatew ay will be the IP Address of your router’ s Local
IP Address (i.e.192.168.0.1 if you are using a D-Link router)
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Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port on the
DCS-950
(For Installing Multiple Cameras)
Opening ports will allow users to view the camera via the Internet. The ports that are
opened must be unique for each camera in order to successfully view the images
remotely.
3) Open the HTTP Port
The HTTP Port option is used when multiple cameras are being installed behind a
single public IP address and will be accessed remotely OR for using a port other than
the default port for image viewing. For each additional camera that is installed, you
must select the Open Second Port Option and assign the appropriate W eb server port
for each camera to enable remote viewing.
Installing the DCS-950 Behind a Router
By default, port 80 (Web server port) is open. If these ports are available for use, you
DO NOT ha v e to open a second port and can proceed to the next section. If port 80 is
not
availab le (f or e xample , if y ou are already using port 80 to run a Web server or your
ISP blocks access on port 80*) you MUST open a second port and designate a new
Web server port (800, 801, 802,…etc), and new A V Control and Streaming ports (5002,
5003,...etc). IMPORT ANT: Be sure to take note of these settings since these same settings
will be used to configure your router .
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Some ISPs b lock traffic on commonly used ports like port 80 to
disallow consumers from putting a server on their network. Be sure to check with your
ISP so that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly . If your ISP does not pass
traffic on port 80, you will need to change the W eb server port the camera uses from 80
to something else, like 800. If you are behind a residential gateway, you will need to
open a corresponding port on your gateway as well. Not all gateways are the same,
please refer to your gate wa y’ s user’ s manual for specific instructions on ho w to forw ard
ports.
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Router Setup and Installation
The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The
D-Link DI-624 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Your W AN Ip
Address information will be listed on following window.
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Determine Your Router’s WAN IP Address
Note: Because a dynamic W AN IP address can change from time to time depending on
your ISP, you ma y want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP. A Static IP address
is a fixed IP address that will not change over time and will be more convenient for you
to use to access your camera from a remote location. You can use DDNS to obtain an IP
address, please refer to page 28 for more information.
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Assigning and Opening Virtual Server Ports
4) Open Virtual Server Ports To Enable Remote Image Viewing
The Virtual Server Po rts of your router must be opened f or remote access to your camera.
This is also referred to as port forwarding. Please proceed as follo ws:
• Select Enabled to enable virtual server settings.
• Select a camera name.
• Enter your camera’ s Local IP Address in the Priv ate IP field.
• Select TCP under Protocol T ype.
• If you are using the default camera por t settings, enter 80 in to the Public and
Private P ort section.
• Schedule should be set to Always so that the camera images can be accessed
at any time.
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• In the Virtual Servers List, a check mark appearing before the camera name
will indicate that the ports are enabled.
• Click Apply to save your settings. Note: If you are installing multiple cameras,
be sure to open ONE W eb port per additional camera installed: port 81, 82, etc.
for Web server. The AV Control Port and AV Streaming Port also need to be
open. These ports are 5000 and 5001. Each camera will also require different
control and streaming ports (5002, 5003,...etc).
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Viewing Your Camera
After all settings have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside your network will
have access to the camer a through a standard Web bro wser. T o access from the Internet,
simply type in the IP Address of the router given to you by your ISP, a colon, and the
port number that you gave your camera. (Ex. http://205.163.122.96:83). T o access from
a computer on your local (home) network, simply enter the local IP Address of your
camera (i.e. 192.168.0.35). If using a port other than port 80, you must enter the IP
address followed by a colon and the assigned port number.
http://205.163.122.96:83
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IPView Lite Application Installation
IPView Lite software is included f or administrators to manage up to 4 DCS-950s remotely ,
record to hard drive, and configure advanced settings for the DCS-950. IPView Lite is
a complete software management tool for the DCS-950 and includes all configurable
settings availab le in the W eb configuration utility. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive. A menu screen will appear as shown on below.
Click Install Software.
IPView Lite Application Installation
Click Install IPView Lite.
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Click Next.
Click Yes.
IPView Lite Application Installation
Click Next.
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Click Next.
If your sound card or video card has not passed Windo ws Logo testing, this window will
appear. Click Continue Anyway.
IPView Lite Application Installation
If there are previously installed target files that are new er than the source files, do NOT
overwrite them. Clic k No.
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Click Finish.
IPView Lite Application Installation
After successfully installing the IPView Lite, the application program for the DCS-950
is automatically installed to \Programs\IPViewLite Directory.
To start running the IPView Lite click on Windows Start > Programs > IPViewLite >
IPViewLite. Enter the default User Name: admin into the respective field and click on
OK to log into the application.
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Once logged in, the IPView Lite application is executed and the IPView Lite interface
will appear in the default List View format:
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IPView Lite
This section describes the operation of the IPView Lite application User Interface with
detailed procedures for using the application.
IPView Lite allows you to manage your cameras by enabling you to search, configure
and preview all the DCS-950s from one location. It is designed with a user-friendly
interface for ease of control and navigation.
How to Change the Password
When IPView Lite is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator
change the User Name and Password for security purposes. Once the User Name
and Password are defined, only the Administrator has access to the management of
IPView Lite applications. This procedure should be done as soon as possible to prevent
unauthorized usage of the IPView Lite application.
IPView Lite
To change the administrator User Name and Password, select Tools > Options. The
Options dialog box will appear (see below).
Enter a User Name and enter the Password twice. Once all the new details are entered
click OK.
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How to Add a Camera
To add a new camera select Camera > Add from the IPView Lite. An Add Camera
dialog box will appear. (See below.)
Enter the IP Address of the camera in the specified field and click Add. If the IP Address
is entered incorrectly or if you have a bad network connection, a dialog box will appear
to notify you of the error. To add cameras in IPView Lite, check that you have your
network configured correctly . To add a remote camera, you need to have Internet access.
IPView Lite
If you are unsure of the IP Address of the camera, you can click on Browse to search
for cameras on your local area netw ork. The Browse Camera dialog box will appear
with a blank screen. (See below.)
Note: Only cameras on your local area network can be located using Browse in IPView
Lite. If you want to add a camera via the Internet, you must enter in a physical IP
Address. Remember that if y our camera is behind a router, you will need to enter your
router’s WAN IP followed by a colon, then the port number that is assigned to your
camera, i.e. 68.2.34.156:800, where 68.2.34.156 is your router’s WAN IP and :800 is
the port that your camera is using. For more detailed information, please refer to the
section titled “Installing theDCS-950 Behind a Router Configuration” on page 39.
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Click on Search. IPView Lite will detect and search for all the available cameras that
are installed on the local area network.
Highlight the camera you wish to add and click on Add. The Add Camera dialog box
will appear once again with the IP Address entered. Click on Add. The camera will
automatically be added into the IPView Lite list view.
IPView Lite
Alternatively , you can double-clic k on the camera you wish to add and the Add Camera
dialog box will appear once again with the IP Address entered. Click on Add, and the
camera will automatically be added into the IPView Lite list view.
192.168.0.20
If the Login Camera dialog box appears, make sure to enter the correct Username
and Password. Click OK. The camera will be added into IPView Lite, in list format. If
the Username and Password are entered incorrectly, the camera will not be added
into IPView Lite.
The Login Camera dialog box will appear regardless of password settings on the camera.
If you hav e not created a password yet, leave both fields blank and press enter.
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How to Delete a Camera
To delete a camera you must highlight the camera you wish to delete from the IPView
Lite list view format. From the menu bar select Camera > Delete. A Delete Camera
dialog box will appear . Click Yes to delete the camera, or click No if you do not wish to
delete the camera.
IPView Lite
Click Yes.
List view
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How to Change the IP Address
To change an IP Address f or a camera, select Camera > Add. An Add Camera dialog
box will appear (see below).
Click on Browse. The Browse Camera dialog box will appear with a blank screen
(see below).
IPView Lite
Click Search. IPView Lite will detect and search for all available cameras installed on
the local area network (example below.)
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Highlight the camera you wish to change and click Change IP. If you have already
changed the administrator user ID and password, you will be prompted to enter your
admin ID and password before IPView Lite will allow you to change the IP Address for
the DCS-950.
Enter the new IP Address, the Subnet Mask, and the Default gateway into the
respective fields and click OK. IPView Lite will apply the new IP Address to the camera.
IPView Lite
How to Format the Camera View
From the menu bar select View > 4 Cameras. (See below.)
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The icon on the upper left corner of the screen will appear with the camera number that
is being displayed.
T o return to the IPView Lite list vie w , click on the icon located on the upper left corner of
the screen and a case sensitive menu will appear. Select List and the viewing image
will return to the list view format.
A maximum of 4 cameras can be viewed simultaneously with IPView Lite.
How to Rotate the Video View
In View Mode format, click on the icon located on the upper left corner of the screen and
a pop-up menu will appear .
IPView Lite
Once you click Rotate Right or Rotate Left in the menu, the video will rotate 90 degrees
to the right or left.
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How to take a Snap-Shot with the Camera
To take a snap shot with the camera, you must highlight the camera you wish to use
from the IPView Lite list view f ormat. F rom the menu bar select Camera > Snap shot. A
Save Image dialog box will appear for you to save the snap shot picture.
Alternatively, select from the viewing mode either 1 or 4 cameras. Click on the icon
located on the upper left corner of the screen. A case sensitiv e menu will appear. Select
the Snap shot icon. A Save Image dialog box will appear for you to save the snap shot
picture.
How to Start Recording
To start recording with a camera you must highlight the camera you want to use from
the list view format. F rom the menu bar select Camera > Start. An A VI file will appear in
your IPView Lite folder to save the recorded videos.
Alternatively, in the viewing mode (using either 1 or 4 cameras), right-click on the icon
located on the upper left corner of the screen. A case sensitive men u will appear. Select
the Start icon. An AVI file will appear in your IPView Lite folder to save the recorded
videos.
IPView Lite
Note: You must stop recording bef ore changing any camer a settings .
How to Stop Recording
To stop recording with a camera, you must highlight the camera you wish to stop from
the list view format. From the men u bar select Camera > Stop. The recording function
will be stopped.
The other alternative is to click the icon located on the upper left corner of the screen
under the viewing mode of either 1 or 4 cameras; a case-sensitive menu will appear.
Select Stop. The recording will now cease.
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Camera Property Settings
Once you have completed the initial configur ation of the DCS-950 using the W eb-based
interface, you can review or change your configuration using either the Web-based
configuration utility or the Property Settings in the DCS-950 IPView Lite.
T o access the Property Settings menu, select Camera > Property from the main menu
or double-click on the camera link from within the list view. The Camera Property box
will appear which allows for Web Configuration settings and upg rading firmware. Select
the desired options from the tab selections to configure the camera.
General
Click the Web config button on the General tab to launch the Web configuration menu
in a W eb bro wser.
IPView Lite
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Recording
The Recording tab provides options for manual recording, schedule recording, or motion
trigger recording.
Manual Recording
If the Manual Recording option is chosen, you must manually start recording in the
List view of the DCS-950 in the Menu Bar or by clicking on the Record Icon.
IPView Lite
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Scheduled Recording
Select Schedule Recording to record based on specific times and dates. Click Schedule
Setting to set the time and date for recording your files. Select By Date and enter in the
dates, Start, and Stop Times. The camera will start to record according to the specified
date and time period entered. Select By W eekday to indicate specific days to record
and the time period.
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Motion Trigger Recording
Checking Motion Trigger Recording enables the DCS-950 to record based on motion.
When this option is selected and the camera detects motion within the range of the
viewing window, recording will be triggered. Recording will continue until no motion is
detected. Click on Sensitivity Setting to set the sensitivity levels for the DCS-950.
IPView Lite
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Menu Bar
The menu bar makes it easier to navigate IPView Lite. All Management functions can
be accessed from the menu bar .
File
IPView Lite
New :
Open:
Save/Save As:
Exit:
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Opens a new camera list. Cameras must then be added to the
list for configuration.
Opens saved camera lists.
Saves your current list of cameras and configurations.
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View
View on the menu bar provides users with management capabilities for Columns, List,
Camera and Refresh. You can view the Camera in 1 Camera or 4 Camera mode. The
View menu bar is pictured below.
IPView Lite
Columns
When Columns is launched, a dialog box will appear displaying the Column Settings.
Select the columns that you wish to appear in the
List View
as illustrated below.
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List View
You can view the format in List view . The List viewing f ormat allows easy management
and control of each camera. All the camer as and their properties, such as the camera
name, IP Address, user name, and location, will be displayed in the list view.
IPView Lite
Note:
Right click on any camera to bring up a menu of actions you can apply to the selected
camera.
Double-clicking on the desired camera will bring up the Property dialog box.
You can click the Refresh icon to update the camera list view.
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Camera
Camera on the menu bar provides options to manage the camera. Add up to 4 additional
Cameras for vie wing. The Camera men u also allows y ou to Delete a camera, manage
the Property, Enable real-time video capture, or tak e a Snap shot image.
IPView Lite
Enable Function
By default, the video image is enabled. There will be a check next to the Enable
command to show that the Enable function is working. To disable the real-time image
select Camera > Enable and the real-time video image will stop and shutdown.
Tools
Tools on the menu bar allows you to change account information and system
configuration. From the menu bar , select Tools > Options.
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Account
The account menu is for administrators to change user name and password.
IPView Lite
System Configuration
.
This menu allows you to set overwrite options to overwrite old recorded files with new
recorded files. Chec k the Load Last Configuration When Pr ogram Starts to load all
your configured settings each time you run IPView Lite. It is highly recommended that
you select this option to save your camera settings in IPView Lite.
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In order to allow old video files to be overwritten and replaced by new recorded files,
place a check mark in the Recycle Box and click on By HDD Reserved Space or By
Time. The Single HDD Reser ved Space field refers to the amount of space left on
your drive before overwrite takes place. For instance if you enter 1000 MB, and your
total hard drive space is 3000 MB, as soon as your drive reaches 2000 MB capacity,
your files will be ov erwritten. You can specify between 300MB to 10GB hard drive reserve
space. Click on By Time to overwrite old files with new files once the time frame that
you specify (1-240 hours) has been reached. Note: Selecting the Recycle option will
disable the Recording File Path Settings in the Recording menu.
About
Under About on the menu bar , click About for camera details such as software v ersion.
IPView Lite
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IPView Lite Icon Description
IPView Lite
Open a new file. The hot k e y is Ctrl+N.
Open an existing file. The hot k e y is Ctrl+O.
Save a file . The hot key is Ctrl+S.
List view format. The hot ke y is Ctrl+F1.
1 Camera view format. The hot ke y is Ctrl+F3.
4 Camera view format. The hot ke y is Ctrl+F4.
Refresh IPView Lite application. The hot key is F12.
Add a camera. The hot k e y is Shift+Ins.
Delete a camera. The hot ke y is Del.
Property setting to configure the camera. The hot k e y is F2.
Snap shot to capture a single still image. The hot k ey is F5.
Start recording video image. The hot key is F7.
Stop recording the image. The hot k e y is F9.
Option to modify the User Name and Pass word for IPView Lite.
The hot key is F10.
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Context Sensitive Menu
In List View format, highlight a camera and right-click to bring up a context sensitive
menu for f eatures such as Add, Delete, Property, Enable, and Snap shot and Start/
Stop recordings.
IPView Lite
In View mode format click on the icon located on the upper left corner of the screen and
a case sensitive menu will appear (see below).
These features will be available: Enable, Rotate Right, Rotate Left, Snap Shot, Start,
List, 1 Camera or 4 Cameras, Previous Page and Next Page.
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Uninstall IPView Application
Click on windows Start Menu > Programs > IPView > Uninstall IPView. A new prompt
screen will be displayed like the one below confirming the removal. Choose the option
that you want and click Next to continue the process or click on Cancel to reject the
uninstall process.
Uninstall IPView Application
After you click on Next, a Confirm Uninstall dialog box will appear. Click OK to continue
the process.
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The InstallShield Wizard prompt will appear . Click Finish to complete the uninstallation
procedure.
Uninstall IPView Application
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Frequently Asked Questions
Internet Camera Features
1 What is an Internet Camera?
The Internet Camera is a stand-alone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet network and supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE
802.11b standard. It is different from the conventional PC Camera, the Internet Camera
is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based solutions providing a low cost
solution that can transmit high quality video images for monitoring. The Internet Camera
can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the
Intranet or Internet via a web browser .
2 What is the maximum number of users that can be
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allowed to access DCS-950 simultaneously?
The maximum number of users that can log onto the Internet Camera at the same time
is 8. Please keep in mind the overall performance of the transmission speed will slow
down when multiple users are logged on.
3 What algorithm is used to compress the digital
image?
The Internet Camera utilizes MPEG-4 Simple Profile image compression technology
to provide high quality images. MPEG-4 Simple Profile is a standard for image
compression and can be applied to various web browser and application software
without the need to install extra software.
4 Can I capture still images from the Internet Camera?
Yes you are able to capture still images with the snapshot function from the IPView Lite
application supplied with the Internet Camera CD-ROM. You may also record snapshots
using the snapshot feature on the Home page. When viewing this page, press the
“snapshot” button on your Web browser to capture the image and save to your hard
drive.
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5 Can the Internet Camera be used outdoors?
The Internet Camera is not weatherproof. It needs to be equipped with a weatherproof
case to be used outdoors and it is not recommended.
6 What network cabling is required for the Internet
Camera?
The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP Twisted-pair cable allowing 10 Base-T and
100 Base-T networking.
7 Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on
the computer?
No, the Internet Camera is used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network or supported
by wireless transmission. The D-Link DSB-C110, DSB-C310 can be used as a PC
Camera (Webcam).
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8 Can the Internet Camera be connected on the
network if it consists of only private IP Addresses?
Yes, the Internet Camera can be connected to a LAN with private IP Addresses .
9 Can the Internet Camera be installed if a firewall
exists on the network?
If a firewall e xists on the network, port 80 is open for ordinary data communication. You
will need to do port forwarding by opening a port to the camera. Please refer to your
firewall’s product manual for detailed instructions.
10 Why can’t I access the Internet Camera fr om a Web
browser.
The possible cause might be the IP Address for the Internet Camera is already being
used by another device. To correct the possible problem, you need to first disconnect
the Internet Camera from the network. Then run the PING utility (follo w the instructions
in the section titled “PING Your IP Address:). If there is a reply, it indicates that there is
another device on the network with the same IP address. Y ou will need to run the Install
Wizard again and change the IP address of the camera.
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Other possible problems might be due to the network cable . Try replacing your network
cable. Test the network interface of the product by connecting a local computer directly
to the unit, utilizing a standard Crossover Cab le, and run the PING utility. If the prob lem
is not solved, the Internet Camera might be faulty.
Internet Camera Installation
11 Why does the Power LED not light up constantly?
The power supply used might be at fault. Confirm that you are using the provided power
supply, which is DC 5V, for the Internet Camera and verify that the power supply is well
connected.
12 Why does the LAN LED not light up properly?
There might be a problem with the network cable. T o confirm that the cables are w orking,
PING the address of a known device on the network. If the cabling is OK and your
network is reachable, you should receive a reply similar to the following (…bytes = 32
time = 2 ms). Also, the LED may ha v e been configured to “LED Off .”
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Another possible problem may be that the network device utilized by the Internet Camera
is not functioning properly , such as hubs or switches . Confirm the power for the de vices
are well connected and functioning properly.
13 Why does the Internet Camera work locally b ut not
externally?
This might be caused by the firewall protection. Check the Internet firewall with your
system administrator . The firew all may need to hav e some settings changed in order for
the Internet Camera to be accessible outside your local LAN. Refer to page 39 for more
information about installing your camera behind a router .
Make sure that the Internet Camera isn’t conflicting with any web server you may have
running on your network.
The default router setting might be a possible reason. Check that the configuration of
the router settings allow the Internet Camera to be accessed outside your local LAN.
14 Why does a series of broad vertical white lines
appear through out the image?
It could be that the CMOS sensor (a square panel situated behind the lens that measures
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the light signals and changes it into a digital format so your computer can present it into
an image that you are familiar with) has become overloaded when it has been exposed
to bright lights such as direct exposure to sunlight or halogen lights. Reposition the
Internet Camera into a more shaded area immediately as prolonged exposure to bright
lights will damage the CMOS sensor.
15 The focus on the Internet Camera is bad, how can I
correct it?
Adjust the Internet Camera focus manually as described in the section titled “Adjusting
the Camera Focus” on page 80.
16 Noisy images occur . How can I solve the pr oblem?
The video images might be noisy if the Internet Camera is used in a very low light
environment. To solve this issue you need more lighting, or clic k on the Nighshot button
on the Home page.
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17 The images are poor quality, how can I impr ove the
image quality?
Make sure that your computers display properties are set to at least 6-bit color. Using
16 or 256 colors on your computer will produce dithering artifacts in the image, making
the image look as if it is of poor quality.
The configuration on the Internet Camera image display is incorrect. Through the We b
Configuration Video section of the web management you need to adjust the image
related parameters for improved images such as: brightness, contrast, hue and light
frequency. Please refer to the W eb Configur ation section f or detailed information.
18 Why are no images available through the Web
browser?
The ActiveX might be disabled. If you are viewing the images from Internet Explorer
make sure ActiveX has been enab led in the Internet Options menu. Y ou may also need
to change the security settings on your browser to allow the ActiveX plug-in to be
installed.
If you are using Internet Explorer with a version number of lower than 5, then you will
need to upgrade your Web browser software in order to view the streaming video
transmitted by the Internet Camera.
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How to Ping Your IP Address
The PING (Packet Internet Groper) command can determine whether a specific IP
Address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for a
reply . It is a very useful tool to confirm if the IP Address conflicts with the Internet Camera
over the network.
Follow the step-by-step procedure below to utilize the PING command.
Start a DOS window Start>Program>Accessories>Command Prompt
Type ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP Address of the Internet Camera.
A successful connection to the camera will be indicated by 4 reply statements (below).
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If you fail to connect to your camera you will see the following:
How to Ping Your IP Address
Check to see if you ha ve entered your camera’s IP Address correctly or reassign your
camera’ s IP Address.
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Time Zone Table
GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time z ones are
measured from.
Time Zone Table
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Adjusting the Camera Focus
To help you get the best image quality, keep in mind that while adjusting the DCS-950
focus you can preview the image quality from your Web browser.
Camera Lens
Adjust by turning clockwise or
counter-clockwise.
Adjusting the Camera Focus
Note: You can further adjust the Internet Camera’s image quality through the Web
Configuration under Advanced > Video. Please refer to the Web Configuration section
for further details.
Warning:
Direct exposure to sunlight may cause permanent damage to the CMOS sensor.
Therefore do not e xpose the Internet Camera’ s lens directly to sunlight.
The Internet Camera is designed for indoor usage and if your application requires
prolonged exposure to sunlight, a sun visor is recommended to protect the Internet
Camera.
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Technical Specifications
Video specification
Resolution: 640 x 480 pixel
Sensor: 1/4" color CMOS sensor
Gain control: Automatic
Exposure: Automatic
White Balance: Automatic
Shutter: Electronics 1/60 ~ 1/15000 sec
Minimum Illumination: 0.5lux@f1.8, 3000K color
Focal Length: 6.0 mm
Aperture: F=1.8
Technical Specifications
Image (Video Setting)
Image compression: JPEG
Fr ame rate: 30fps@ QSIF , SIF, V GA
Compression Rate selection: 5 lev el (V ery Low, Low , Medium, High, V ery High)
Frame rate setting: 1, 5, 7, 15, 20, auto (depends on the video format)
Video resolution: 160x120, 320x240, 640x480
Brightness control: Range 1- 128
Contrast control: Range 1- 128
Hue control: Range 1- 128
System Hardware
LAN Connector: One RJ-45 port to connect to 10/100Mbps Ethernet, auto-
sensed, auto MDI/X
LED Indicator: Power LED (Orange)
LAN Activity LED (Green)
Power Supply: DC 5V/2.5A, switching type
Po wer Communication: 4.5 W att (900mA x 5V)
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Communication Support
Communication: 10/100Mbps Ethernet and F ast Ethernet only
Communication protocol: HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, BOOTP, RARP,
Web Configuration Requirements:
Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
CPU: Pentium II, 266 MHz or abov e
Memory Size: 32 MB (64 MB recommended)
VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above
ActiveX Control requires IE6.0 or above (Windows)
PC Requirements for IPView Lite:
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SE
Technical Specifications
DHCP, PPPoE
Pentium III, 850 MHz CPU or abo ve
128 MB (256 MB Recommended)
EMI & Safety: FCC, CE, VCCI
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Contacting Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within
Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web
site, or by phone.
T ech Support for customer s within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the T elephone:
(877) 453-5465
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
Contacting Technical Support
http://support.dlink.com
email:support@dlink.com
T ec h Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the T elephone:
(800) 361-5265
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 12:00am EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:support@dlink.ca
When contacting technical support, please provide the following information:
Serial number of the unit
Model number or product name
Software type and version number
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Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited
warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from:
D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and
Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia,
U.S. P ossessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.
Warranty
Limited Warranty:
be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of the
product, for the period set forth below applicable to the product type (“W arranty Period”), except as otherwise
stated herein.
1-Year Limited W arranty for the Product(s) is defined as f ollows:
Hardware (excluding power supplies and f ans) One (1) Year
Power Supplies and F ans One (1) Year
Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days
D-Link’s sole ob ligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty P eriod at
no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be
rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardw are need not be new or
have an identical mak e, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the def ective Hardware (or
any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent
(or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. Repaired or replacement Hardware will be
warranted for the remainder of the original W arranty P eriod from the date of original retail purchase. If a
material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not
practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the
defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware
(or part thereof) that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the
property of D-Link upon replacement or refund.
Limited Software Warranty:
substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications f or the Software, as set f orth in the
applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety
(90) days (“W arranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approv ed hardware and
operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Warranty P eriod,
the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical def ects . D-Link’s sole
obligation shall be to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that
substantially conforms to D-Link’s functional specifications f or the Software or to refund at D-Link’s sole
discretion. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to
the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the
Software. Softw are will be w arranted for the remainder of the original W arr anty Period from the date or
original retail purchase. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines
in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the
original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link; provided that the non-conforming
Software (and all copies thereof) is first returned to D-Link. The license granted respecting any Softw are
for which a refund is given automatically terminates.
D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described below will
D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will
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Non-Applicability of Warranty:
The Limited W arranty provided hereunder f or hardware and software of DLink’s products will not be applied to and does not co ver any refurbished product and any product purchased
through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the
liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the
product is being sold “As-Is” without any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the Limited
Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contr ary.
Submitting A Claim
: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its
return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warr anty , the customer
shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:
The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware
defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same.
The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the
Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product
(such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provided.
After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or
other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number
must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories
in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defectiv e portion of the Product and will not ship
back any accessories.
The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”)
is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link.
Products shall be fully insured by the customer . D-Link will not be held responsible f or any packages
that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced pac kages will be shipped to the customer via
UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid. Expedited
shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request.
Return Merchandise Ship-T o Address
USA: 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain V alley , CA 92708
Canada: 2180 Winston P ark Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1
(Visit http://www.dlink.ca for detailed warr anty information within Canada)
D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the
foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA n umber is not visib le from the outside of the package. The
product owner agrees to pay D-Link’ s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that
is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by DLink not to be defective or non-conforming.
What Is Not Covered:
This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not co ver: Products, if in D-Link’s
judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,
faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the
documentation for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced
or removed; Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs;
Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage
that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any
hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; Products
that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the
sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warr anty obligation pertaining to the product. Repair by
anyone other than D-Link or an Authorized D-Link Service Office will void this W arranty.
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Disclaimer of Other Warranties:
PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE
DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRIT ORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD , THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED
WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY (90) D A YS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER
THE LIMITED W ARRANTY PRO VIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION
AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
Limitation of Liability:
UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE
THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY
CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO , DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOOD WILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK
STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR
COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D-LINK’S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF
INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT
RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ,
RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMA GES. THE
SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT . THE MAXIMUM
LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES
AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES ,
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ST ATUTORY.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE
Governing Law
states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This limited
warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered
trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.
Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may be
reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation,
or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the
United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright
2002 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
CE Mark W arning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product ma y cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some
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FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses , and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver .
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact corresponding local D-Link office.
FCC Caution:
The manufacturer is not responsible f or any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications
to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment.
Warranty
(1) The de vices are restricted to indoor operations within the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range. (2) For this de vice to
operate in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range, the devices must use integral antennas.
This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORT ANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set for th for an uncontrolled environment.
The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least eight
inches (20 cm) from all persons.
This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any other antenna.
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Registration
Registration
Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will
not diminish your warranty rights.
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