Hikvision DS-2CD2D21G0-D-NF-3-7mm, DS-2CD2D21G0-M-D-NF-2-8mm, DS-2CD2D21G0-M-D-NF-4mm Quick Start Guide

DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF

Pinhole and Covert

Mini Network Cameras

Quick Start Guide

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About this Manual

This Manual is applicable to 2Dxx Network Camera.
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the

product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information
hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information
contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to
firmware updates or other reasons. Find the latest version in the
company Web site.

Use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.

Legal Disclaimer

REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF
PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISKS. OUR COMPANY
SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION,
PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER
ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET
SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL PROVIDE TIMELY
TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.

SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. CHECK ALL RELEVANT
LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN
ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS THE APPLICABLE
LAW. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS
PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.

IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE
APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS.

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Regulatory Information

FCC Information

FCC Compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and, if applicable, the supplied
accessories too are marked with “CE” and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European
standards listed under the EMC Directive
2014/30/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with
this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. For proper
recycling, return this product to your local supplier
upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or

more information see: www.recyclethis.info

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dispose of it at designated collection points. For

2006/66/EC (Battery Directive): This product contains
a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. See the
product documentation for specific battery
information. The battery is marked with this symbol,

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Warnings

Follow these

Cautions

Follow these

which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or
mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier
or to a designated collection point. For more information see:

www.recyclethis.info

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards

requirements.

Safety Instruction

These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the
product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.

The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”

Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings
are neglected.

Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the

cautions are neglected.

safeguards to prevent
serious injury or death.

Warnings

• Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is
the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.

• In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with
the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region. Refer to
technical specifications for detailed information.

• Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low
Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with 24 VAC or 12 VDC

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precautions to prevent
potential injury or material
damage.

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according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Refer to technical
specifications for detailed information.

• Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter
overload may cause overheating or a fire hazard.

• Make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
When the product is mounted on wall or ceiling , the device shall
be firmly fixed.

• If smoke, odor, or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at
once, unplug the power cable, and contact the service center.

Cautions

• If the camera fails to synchronize the local time with that of the
network, you need to set up the camera time manually. Visit the

camera (via a Web browser or client software) and enter the

system settings interface for the time settings.

• Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the
camera.

• Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.

• Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary,

use a clean cloth with a bit of ethanol, and wipe it gently. If the
camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the lens
cap to protect the sensor from dirt.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright places. Blooming
or smearing may occur otherwise (which is not a malfunction),
and affect the sensor endurance at the same time.

• The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser
equipment is in use, make sure that the surface of the sensor will
not be exposed to the laser beam.

• Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold (the operating
temperature shall be -30° to +60° C if the camera model has an
“H” in its suffix), dusty or damp locations, and do not expose it to
high electromagnetic radiation.

• To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for the
operating environment.

• Keep the camera away from liquid while in use.

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• While in delivery, the camera shall be packed in its original packing
or packing of the same texture.

• Regular part replacement: a few parts (e.g., electrolytic capacitor)
of the equipment shall be replaced regularly according to their
average enduring time. The average time varies because of
differences between the operating environment and usage history,
so regular checking is recommended for all users. Contact your
dealer for more details.

• Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard
of explosion. Replace with the same or equivalent type only.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided
by the battery manufacturer.

• If the product does not work properly, contact your dealer or the
nearest service center. Never attempt to disassemble the camera
yourself. (We shall not assume any responsibility for problems
caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)

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Table of Contents

1 Appearance Description ................................................................. 8

Type I, II ........................................................................... 8

Type III, IV ..................................................................... 10

2 Installation .................................................................................... 12

Type I, II ......................................................................... 12

Type III, IV ..................................................................... 14

Ceiling Mounting ................................. ............... 14

Wall Mounting .................................................... 15

3 Set the Network Camera over a LAN ............................................ 17

Wiring ........................................... ................................ 17

Activate the Camera ...................................................... 17

Activation via Web Browser ................................ 18

Activation via SADP Software ............................. 19

Modify the IP Address ................................................... 20

4 Access via Web Browser ............................................................... 22

5 Operate via Hik-Connect App ....................................................... 24

Enable Hik-Connect Service on Camera ......................... 24

Enable Hik-Connect Service via SADP Software .. 24

Enable Hik-Connect Service via Web Browser..... 25

Hik-Connect Setup......................................................... 26

Add Camera to Hik-Connect .......................................... 27

Initialize the Memory Card ............................................ 28

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1 Appearance Description

There are four mini camera appearances available for this camera
series. Refer to the following chapters for details.

Type I, II

Figure 1, Overview of Type I Mini Camera

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No.

Description

1 Tilt adjust screw

2 Power cable (12 VDC) and

n

etwork

c

able

3 T

ieline buckle

4 Lens

5 Bracket

6 Complex

c

able serial interface

7 Reset button

Figure 2, Overview of Type II Mini Camera

Table 1-1 Description

Note:

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Press RESET for 10s when the camera is powering on or rebooting,
to restore the default settings, including the user name, password,
IP address, port no., etc. You must activate the camera after
restoring.

Type III, IV

2

3

1

4

5

Figure 3, Overview of Type III Mini Camera

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No.

Description

1 L

ens

2 Network interface

3 Reset button

4 Audio interface

(line in)

5 Power interface (12 VDC)

2

3

1

4

5

Figure 4, Overview of Type IV Mini Camera

Description

Note:

Press RESET for 10s when the camera is powering on or rebooting,
to restore the default settings, including the user name, password,
IP address, port no., etc. You are required to activate the camera
after restoring.

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2 Installation

Before you start:

• Make sure the device in the package is in good condition and all
the assembly parts are included.

• The standard power supply is 12 VDC or 24 VAC, make sure your
power supply matches your camera.

• Make sure all the related equipment is powered off during the
installation.

• Check the specification of the products for the installation
environment.

• Make sure that the wall is strong enough to withstand four times
the weight of the camera and the bracket.

For cameras that support IR, you are required to pay attention to the
following precautions to prevent IR reflection:

• Make sure that there is no reflective surface too close to the
camera lens. The IR light from the camera may reflect back into
the lens, causing reflection.

• The foam ring around the lens must be seated flush against the
inner surface of the bubble to isolate the lens from the IR LEDS.
Fasten the dome cover to the camera body so that the foam ring
and the dome cover are attached seamlessly.

Type I, II

Note:

The installation steps for Type I and the Type II mini cameras are
similar. The installation of Type I is taken as an example in the
following instruction.

Fix the camera to the mounting surface with the screws.

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Figure 5, Fix the Camera

Adjust the camera position.

1). If you use the no. 1 screw hole to secure the camera, slightly
loosen the screw to adjust the camera to the right or the left.

2). If you use the no. 2 screw hole to secure the camera, slightly
loosen the screw to adjust the camera upwards or downwards.

3). If you use the no. 3 screw hole to secure the camera, you can
slightly loosen the screw to rotate the camera horizontally.

Figure 6, Adjust the Camera Position

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Loosen the tilt adjust screw to adjust the camera surveillance

angel, and tighten the screw if the angle adjustment is completed.

Figure 7, Fix the Bracket

Type III, IV

Ceiling Mounting

Note:

The installation steps for Type III and Type IV mini cameras are
similar. Here the installation of a Type III camera is used as an
example to describe the steps.

Use the supplied bracket for ceiling mounting.

1. Fix the bracket to the mounting surface with screws.

Figure 8, Fix the Bracket on the Ceiling

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2. Fix the camera to the bracket with the screws.

Figure 9, Fix the Camera to the Bracket

3. Route and connect the camera cables.

4. Loosen the horizontal and vertical adjusting screws to adjust the
camera surveillance angle, and then tighten the screws.

Vertic al

Adjusting Scre w

Horizontal

Adjusting Scre w

Figure 10, Adjust the Camera Angle

Wall Mounting

Note:

The installation steps for Type III and Type IV mini cameras are
similar. Here the installation of Type IV cameras is used as an
example to describe the steps.

Use the supplied bracket for the wall mounting.

1. Fix the bracket to the camera with the supplied screws.

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Figure 11, Fix the Bracket to the Camera

2. Install the camera to the wall with the screws.

Figure 12, Install the Camera to the Wall

3. Route and connect the camera cables.

4. Refer to Step 4 in 2.2.1 to adjust the camera angle.

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3 Set the Network Camera over a LAN

Note:

You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet

access might be under network security risks. For avoidance of any
network attacks and information leakage, strengthen your own
protection.

If the product does not work properly, contact your dealer or the
nearest service center for help.

Wiring

Connect the camera to a network according to the following figures.

Figure 13, Connect Directly

Figure 14, Connect via a Switch or a Router

Activate the Camera

You are required to activate the camera first by setting a strong
password for it before use.

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Activation via Web browser, activation via SADP, and activation via
client software are all supported. We will take activation via SADP
software and activation via Web browser as examples to introduce
camera activation.

Note:

Refer to the network camera user manual for activation via client
software.

Activation via Web Browser

Steps:

1. Power on the camera. Connect the camera to your computer or
the switch/router that your computer connects to.

2. Input the IP address into the address bar of the Web browser, and
press Enter to enter the activation interface.

Notes:

• The default IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.64.

• The computer and the camera should be in the same subnet.

• For cameras with DHCP enabled by default, use the SADP

software to search for the IP address.

Figure 15, Activation Interface (Web)

3. Create a password and input the password into the password field.

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STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED – We highly
recommend that you create a strong password of your own
choosing (using a minimum of eight characters, including
upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special
characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
We also recommend that you reset your password regularly.
Especially in high security systems, resetting the password
monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

4. Confirm the password.

5. Click OK to save the password and enter the live view interface.

Activation via SADP Software

SADP software is used for detecting the online device, activating the
camera, and resetting the password.

Get the SADP software from the supplied disk or the official Web site,
and install it according to the prompts. Follow the steps to activate
the camera. Refer to the network camera user manual for the other
two activation methods.

1. Run the SADP software to search for online devices.

2. Check device status from the device list, and select inactive device.

Figure 16, SADP Interface

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Note:

The SADP software supports activating the camera in batch. Refer
to the SADP software user manual for details.

3. Create and input the new password in the password field, and
confirm the password.

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED – We highly
recommend that you create a strong password of your own
choosing (using a minimum of eight characters, including
upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special
characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
We also recommend that you reset your password regularly.
Especially in high security systems, resetting the password
monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

Note:

You can enable the Hik-Connect service for the device during

activation. Refer to Chapter 5.1 for detailed information.

4. Click Activate.
You can check whether the activation is completed on the pop-up

window. If activation failed, make sure that the password meets
the requirement and try again.

Modify the IP Address

Purpose:

To view and configure the camera via a LAN (Local Area Network), you
need to connect the network camera in the same subnet as your PC.

Use the SADP software or client software to search and change the IP
address of the device. We take modifying the IP address via SADP
software as an example to introduce the IP address modification.

For IP address modification via client software, refer to the client
software user manual.

1. Run the SADP software.

2. Select an activated device.

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3. Change the device IP address to the same subnet as your computer
by either modifying the IP address manually or checking Enable

DHCP.

Figure 17, Modify the IP Address

Note:

You can enable the Hik-Connect service for the device during
activation. Refer to Chapter 5.1 for detailed information.

4. Input the admin password and click Modify.

Batch IP address modification is supported by the SADP. Refer to the
SADP user manual for details.

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4 Access via Web Browser

System Requirements:

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and later versions

CPU: 2.0 GHz or higher

RAM: 1 GB or higher
Display: 1024 × 768 resolution or higher

Web Browser: Internet Explorer 8.0 and later versions, Apple Safari

5.0.2 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 5.0 and later versions, or

Google Chrome 18 and later versions

Steps:

1. Open the Web browser.

2. In the browser address bar, input the IP address of the network
camera, and press the Enter key to enter the login interface.

Note:

The default IP address is 192.168.1.64. You are recommended to
change the IP address to the same subnet as your computer.

3. Input the user name and password.
The admin user should configure the device accounts and

user/operator permissions properly. Delete unnecessary accounts
and user/operator permissions.

Note:

The device IP address locks if the admin user performs seven failed
password attempts (five attempts for a user/operator).

4. Click Login.

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Figure 18, Login Interface

5. Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and managing the
camera. Follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in.

Note:

You may have to close the Web browser to finish the installation of
the plug-in.

Figure 19, Download Plug-in

6. Reopen the Web browser after the installation of the plug-in and
repeat steps 2 to 4 to log in.

Note:

For further detailed configuration instructions, refer to the network
camera user manual.

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5 Operate via Hik-Connect App

Purpose:

Hik-Connect is an application for mobile devices. It lets you view live
images of the camera, receive alarm notifications, etc.

Note:

The Hik-Connect service is not supported by certain camera
models.

Enable Hik-Connect Service on Camera

Purpose:

Hik-Connect service should be enabled on your camera before using

the service.
You can enable the service through SADP software or a Web browser.

Enable Hik-Connect Service via SADP Software

1. Check Enable Hik-Connect:

1).

“Activate the Device” page during camera activation, refer to

Chapter 3.2.2.

2).

Or “Modify Network Parameters” page during modifying IP

address, refer to Chapter 3.3.

2. Create a verification code or change the verification code.

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Figure 20, Verification Code Setting (SADP)

Note:

The verification code is required when you add the camera to the
Hik-Connect app.

3. Click and read “Terms of Service” and “Privacy Policy.”

4. Confirm the settings.

Enable Hik-Connect Service via Web Browser

Before you start:

You need to activate the camera before enabling the service. Refer to

Chapter 3.2.

SAccess the camera through a Web browser. Refer to Chapter 4.

1. Enter the platform access configuration interface: Configuration >
Network > Advanced Settings > Platform Access.

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Figure 21, Platform Access Configuration (Web)

2. Select Hik-Connect from the Platform Access Mode drop-down
list.

3. Check Enable.

4. Click and read “Terms of Service” and “Privacy Policy” in the pop­up window.

5. Create a verification code or change the verification code for the
camera.

Note:

The verification code is required when you add the camera to the
Hik-Connect app.

6. Save the settings.

Hik-Connect Setup

1. Download and install the Hik-Connect app by searching for “Hik­Connect” in the Apple App Store or Google Play™.

2. Launch the app and register for a Hik-Connect user account.

3. Log in to the Hik-Connect app after registration.

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Add Camera to Hik-Connect

Before you start:

You need to enable the Hik-Connect service on the camera before
adding it to your Hik-Connect account. Refer to Chapter 5.1.

1. Use a network cable to connect the camera to a router if the
camera does not support Wi-Fi.

Figure 5-1 Connect a Router

Note:

After the camera is connected to the network, wait one minute
before any operation on the camera using the Hik-Connect app.

2. In the Hik-Connect app, tap “+” on the upper-right corner, and then
scan the QR code of the camera to add the camera.

You can find the QR code on the camera or on the cover of the
Quick Start Guide of the camera in the package.

Figure 22, Scan QR Code

Note:

If the QR code is missing or too blurry to be recognized, you can
also add the camera by tapping and inputting the camera’s

serial number.

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3. Input the verification code of your camera.

Note:

• The verification code is the code you created or changed when

you enabled the Hik-Connect service on the camera.

• If you forget the verification code, you can check the current

verification code on the Platform Access configuration page via

a Web browser.

4. Follow the prompts to set the network connection and add the
camera to your Hik-Connect account.

Note:

For detailed information, refer to the Hik-Connect app user
manual.

Initialize the Memory Card

Check the memory card status by tapping on Storage Status in the
Device Settings interface.

If the memory card status displays as Uninitialized, tap to initialize it.

The status will then change to Normal. Then, you can start recording
in the camera such as video triggered by motion detection.

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