D-Link Securicam Network DCS-2000 User manual

Audio Internet Camera
Manual
Building Networks for People
Version 3.40
DCS-2000
(10/04/04)

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Contents
Contents of Package.......................................................................................3
Introduction......................................................................................................4
Features and Benefits .....................................................................................4
Connections ....................................................................................................6
HardwareInstallation .......................................................................................8
Installation Wizard...........................................................................................9
Installation Wizard Screen ............................................................................14
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me..............................................................17
InstallingIP surveillance Software .................................................................21
Testing the DCS-2000 ...................................................................................25
Security .........................................................................................................26
Using and Configuring the DCS-2000 with a Router .....................................27
Using the DCS-2000 with an Internet Browser..............................................33
Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection.......................58
Using IP surveillance Software......................................................................62
Installing IP surveillance Software .....................................................62
Launcher ..........................................................................................67
Monitor Program................................................................................70
Scheduling.........................................................................................95
Playback Program............................................................................103
Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection .......................................118
Appendix......................................................................................................121
FrequentlyAsked Questions............................................................121
How to PINGYour IPAddress..........................................................124
Reset and Restore ..........................................................................125
I/O Connector ..................................................................................126
Adjusting the Camera’s Focus ........................................................130
Replacing the Lens..........................................................................131
Technical Specifications ..................................................................132
Contacting Technical Support .....................................................................134
TimeZoneTable ..........................................................................................135
Warranty......................................................................................................137
Registration .................................................................................................140

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D-Link DCS-2000 Internet Camera
 Power Adapter
 Installation software and manual on CD
Quick Installation Guide
 Camera Stand
 Category 5 Ethernet Cable
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the
DCS-2000 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Minimum System Requirements:
 Internet Explorer 6.x or higher Internet Web Browser
CPU: 1.7GHz or above
(Pentium 4, 2.4Ghz plus processor with 512Mb memory and a
32Mb video card is required for multiple camera viewing and
recording in IP Surveillance)
Memory Size: 128MB
VGA card resolution: 800 x 600 or above
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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Introduction
Supports a Variety of Platforms
Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other Internet related
protocols, the DCS-2000 can be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet
applicationsbecause of itsstandards-basedfeatures.
Broad Range ofApplications
Withtoday’s high-speed Internetservices, the InternetCamera can providethe
ideal solution for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote
monitoring. The DCS-2000 allows remote access from your Internet Explorer
Webbrowserforliveimageviewingandallowstheadministratortomanageand
controltheInternetCameraanywhereandanytimeintheworld.ApplytheInternet
Camera to monitor various objects and places such as homes, offices, banks,
hospitals,child-care centers, amusement parks and other varieties of industrial
andpublicmonitoring.TheInternetCameracanalsobeusedforintruderdetection
withitsmotion-detectionmode,capturestillimagesandvideoimagesforarchiving
andmanymoreapplications.
TheD-Link SECURICAMNetworkTMDCS-2000 InternetCameraisafullfeatured
surveillance system that connects to an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet or broadband
Internet connection to provide remote high-quality video and audio. The DCS-
2000 Internet Camera differs from a conventional PC Camera because it is a
stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server providing a low-cost
solution capable of solving demanding security and home/office monitoring
needs. The DCS-2000 can be accessed remotely, and controlled, from any PC
or notebook computer over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Simple
installation procedures, along with the built-in Web-based interface offers easy
integration to your network environments.
Features and Benefits
TheSECURICAMNetworkTMDCS-2000 InternetCameraisastand-alonesystem
requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards.
Allthatisrequiredisacomputer with the InternetExplorerWebbrowser(version
6.x or above). Just plug in the camera and view the picture from your Internet
Camera with a valid IPAddress.
Web Configuration
Using the Internet Explorer Web browser, administrators can configure and
manage the Internet Camera directly from its own Web page via the Intranet or
the Internet. Up to 20 user names and passwords are permitted, with privilege
settingscontrolled by the administrator.

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Features & Benefits (continued)
Powerful Surveillance and Remote Monitoring Utility
The powerful IP surveillance software application assigns an administrator
with a pre-defined user ID and password who can modify the Internet Camera
settings from the remote site via an Intranet or the Internet.Administrators are
allowed to monitor the image, record the image to a hard drive, and take
snapshots.
Connection to External Devices
Supporting auxiliary Input/Output connectors, you can connect the Internet
Camera toavarietyofexternaldevicessuchasIR-sensors,switchesandalarm
relays.Combinedwithprogrammablealarmingfacilities,youcandevelopavariety
of security applications that are triggered on alarm-based events. The Internet
Cameraprovidesanindustrystandardin/outexternalconnectorforconnectivity.
Note: Use of audio or video equipment for recording the image or voice of a
person without their knowledge and consent is prohibited in certain states or
jurisdictions. Nothing herein represents a warranty or representation that the
D-Linkproductprovidedhereinissuitablefortheend-user’sintendeduseunder
theapplicable laws of his or her state. D-Link disclaims any liability whatsoever
foranyend-useruse of the D-Link product,whichfails to comply with applicable
state, local, or federal laws.

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Connections
Ethernet Cable Connector
The DCS-2000 back panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to
10Base-TEthernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This network
portsupportsthe NWay protocol, allowing theInternetCameratoautomatically
detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.
Reset Button
Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once and held until the
Power LED flashes through its cycle twice.
EthernetCable Connector
DCPowerConnector
I/OConnector
ResetButton
DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located on the DCS-2000 Internet Camera’s
back panel and is labeled DC 12V with a single socket to supply power to the
InternetCamera.
Factory reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously
for 5 seconds or when the Power LED changes from green to red for 2
cycles. (For example you will see the LED turn to red twice, release the
reset button when the LED turns red the second time). The Power LED will
begin to flash indicating that the Internet Camera’s settings are reverting
back to the factory settings, then turn back to green. To reset the camera,
press the reset button once, and the LED will flash to orange.
TheEthernet cable included with the DCS-2000 Internet
Camerais a Category 5 “straightthrough” cable. This is
the recommended cable type when the camera is
connected to a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network hub or
switch.

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The DCS-2000 provides a terminal block with two pairs of connectors situated
on the back panel. One pair is for input and the other is for output. The I/O
connectors provide the physical interface to send and receive digital signals to
a variety of external alarm devices. Please refer to the appendix in this
manual for detailed information.
Connections (continued)
Located on the bottom panel of the DCS-2000, the socket is used to connect
the camera stand to the Internet Camera by attaching the screw head on the
camerastand to the InternetCamera.
Bottom Panel
Socket for stand
PowerLED
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.
The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet Camera lens.As
soon as the power adapter is connected to the Internet camera the power LED
will flash red and green several times, the DCS-2000 is conducting a
self-test. Upon passing the self-test the LED will turn green to indicate a good
connectiontoan Ethernet port or red to indicate no connectionhasbeen made.
I/O Connector
Attachment socket for the Camera Stand

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Hardware Installation
Connect an Ethernet cable
Connect an Ethernet cable to the network
cableconnectorlocated ontheDCS-2000’s
back panel and attach it to the network.
Attach the external power supply
Attachtheexternalpowersupply to the DC
power input connector located on the
DCS-2000’s back panel labeled 12VDC
andconnecttheotherendtoyourwalloutlet.
TheInternetCameracomeswithacamera
stand with a swivel ball screw head that
can be attached to the Internet Camera
bottom socket cavity. Attach the camera
stand to the Internet Camera and station it
for your application. There are holes
located in the base of the camera stand
allowingtheInternetCameratobemounted
to the ceiling, or any wall securely.
Attaching the Internet Camera to the Camera Stand
When you have a proper connection, the LED will turn from red to green. The
light may cycle on and off and your computer may show an intermittent loss of
connectivity,this is normal untilyou have configured your InternetCamera.

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Installation Wizard
After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the DCS-
2000 InternetCamera,itisnecessary toinstallsoftwaretoconfigureandoperate
the camera. The first step is to install the Installation Wizard from the CD.
Installation Wizard will allow you to configure the Internet Camera to your
network.
After the Installation Wizard software program is completed, you will have an
operating and controllable Internet Camera. From your Internet Explorer Web
browseryouwillbe abletoaccessthevideoandsoundfromtheInternetcamera.
The camera has a built-in Web server.This Web server will allow the camera to
access the Internet without being attached to a computer and permits users to
view the video and audio remotely.
AfterrunningtheInstallation Wizard,you will be able to operate theDCS-2000
and view the camera remotely through Internet Explorer 6.x or above.
Howeveritisnecessaryto install the IP surveillance softwarefromtheenclosed
CDto create atruly powerful monitoringand surveillance system.The following
section will show in detail the installation of the Installation Wizard and the IP
surveillance software.
Installing the Installation Wizard program
Insert the CD that is included with the DCS-2000 Internet Camera. The
DCS-2000 installation menu will start up automatically from the CD. If the CD
does not start up automatically (the Windows operating system can turn this
function off, for example), go to Start > Run >Type D:\Autorun (if D:\ is your cd-
rom drive) to access the installation menu shown below:
Click Install Software

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Installation Wizard (continued)
Click Installation Wizard
Please wait while the
InstallShield Wizard
prepares to install.
Click Next.

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TheInstallShieldwillinstallin
thefollowingfolder.Toinstall
into a different folder, click
Browse and select another
folder.
Click Next.
Select the Program folder
that Setup will add program
iconsto.Youmaytypea new
folder name, or select one
from the existing folders list.
Click Next.
Please wait while the
Installation Wizard is
installed.
Installation Wizard (continued)

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Installationisnow complete.
Installation Wizard (continued)
IMPORTANT:
A hardware reset of the Internet Camera may be required if the Installation
Wizard cannot find the camera. To accomplish this reset, lightly insert a paper
clip (or a similar sized tool) into the reset hole on the back of the camera (see
page 6 for the location of the reset hole). The LED on the front of the camera
will begin blinking orange. When it stops the blinking cycle continue to hold in
the reset button until a second cycle of blinking red and green lights indicates a
second reset cycle has completed. This will take approximately 5-7 seconds.
The opening Installation Wizard screen
will appear and show a MAC address of
the DCS-2000 andan IPAddress(which
mayor may notbe correct dependingon
whatyouhaveyourDCS-2000connected
to). If you have a DHCP* server on your
network, there will be a valid IPAddress
displayed here, indicated by a “Yes”
under the assigned column.
*ADHCPserverisa device that supplies
IPAddresses to itsclientsthatare on the
same network.
Click Finish.
To access the Installation Wizard
screen, click on the Installation
Wizard Icon on your desktop.

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The Installation Wizard will now show a MAC address for the DCS-2000 and
an IP address. This IP address may not be correct at this step in the installation
untilyousee“Yes”undertheassignedcolumn.Thecameraisnowautomatically
configured with an IP address consistent to the device it is connected to.
Click on the Link to Selected
Devices button.
Select the MAC address.
AfteryouclickontheLink
to Selected Devices
button, Installation
Wizard willautomatically
open your Internet
browser to the IP
Address of the DCS-
2000,inthisexampleitis:
http://192.168.0.10.Your
DCS-2000 may have a
different IPAddress.
You have now completed the Setup Wizard and are ready to use your
camera! You can also continue to the section titled “Installing IP
surveillance Software” (page 21) to install the IP surveillance software
before you begin to use the DCS-2000.
For more information regarding the functions of this screen, see the following
section titled “Installation Wizard Screen.”
Installation Wizard (continued)

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Installation Wizard Screen
Thefollowing options are available on the InstallationWizard screen byclicking
on the corresponding tab:
Search -
Click to search for any available
cameras to connect to the network.
Add -
Click to manually add a camera to
the network. A window will appear,
promptingyoutoenterthe camera’s
IP address or domain name. A
second window will appear,
prompting you to enter the port
number.
Remove -
Click to remove the selected camera(s) from the network.
Uncheck All -
Click to uncheck all selected cameras.
Links to Selected Devices -
Click to link all selected devices to the network.
Setup -
On the initial Setup Screen you can
configure System and Date/Time
settings for each camera. Click
Next to configure Network settings
for the camera.
System Settings -
Enter a Camera Name and create
a Root password for the camera.
Date/Time Settings -
Enter the Date and Time for each
camera.Thesesettings can also be
configured on the Tools > System
screen (page 50) when configuring
the camera via a Web browser.

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Installation Wizard Screen (continued)
Upgrade -
Network Settings -
Here users can configure the
Network Settings for the camera.
EntertheIP address, Subnet mask,
DefaultrouterIP,PrimaryDNS,and
Secondary DNS.Automatically, the
option to reset IP address at boot is
selected. If you would like to save
yourIPaddresssettings,makesure
to uncheck this box. These settings
can also be configured on the
Advanced > Network screen
(page 36) when configuring the
camera via a Web Browser.
Click Next and then Apply to save
the configured settings. Users can
click Previous to modify changes
or mistakes.
The upgrade window allows users
to upload a saved firmware file. If
the firmware is older than that
currently on the camera, a screen
will appear indicating so and
prompting the user to confirm the
upload.
Package Information -
This displays information about the
firmware and plugin currently
installed on the camera.

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Installation Wizard Screen (continued)
Reset to Default -
About -
Exit -
Click the Exit tab to exit the Installation Wizard screen.
Click About to display the current
version and date.
Click the Reset to Default tab to reset the camera’s settings to factory defaults.
Locate the Firmware to Upgrade -
Indicate the location of the firmware to be uploaded to the camera.
Selected Package -
This displays the file name of the firmware selected for upload.

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EnablingUPnPforWindows XP/Me
UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture
that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and
peripherals.TheDCS-2000 isaUPnPenabledInternet camera.Ifyouroperating
system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure. If you do not
wanttousetheUPnPfunctionality, it canbedisabledbyuncheckingtheEnabled
DDNS check box on the DDNS/UPnP settings page under “Advanced” in the
configuration menu. Use the following steps to enable UPnP (Universal Plug
and Play) settings only if you are running Windows XP/Me. If you are running
Windows 98/2000, UPnP is not available.
Click Control Panel


Go to Start >Settings.
Click Add or Remove
Programs

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Click Add/Remove
Windows Components
The following screen will
appear:
SelectNetworking Services
(CommunicationsinWindows
Me
Click Details
Select Universal
Plug and Play
Click Ok
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me
(continued)

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Please wait while Setup
configures the components.
Click Next
Click Finish
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me
(continued)

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Click My Network Places
To view your DCS-2000
InternetCamerainanInternet
browser, go to your Desktop
and click My Network
Places.
ClickDCS-2000-100
The last three digits (100),
representthefourthoctetofyour
Internet Camera’s IP address
(inthisexample,198.168.0.100).
AfteryouclickontheDCS-2000-
100 icon, your Internet browser
will automatically be opened to
theIPAddressoftheDCS-2000,
in this example it is: http://
192.168.0.100.Your DCS-2000
mayhaveadifferentIP Address.
(Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows XP, similar screens will appear in Windows Me.)
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me
(continued)