Digisol DG-SC8860VPI User manual

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DG-SC8860VPI
3 Megapixel Vandal Proof Fixed Dome IP Camera with IR
LED, IR Cut Filter
User Manual
V1.0
2013-07-25
As our products undergo continuous development the specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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COPYRIGHT
Copyright 2013 by Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
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optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.
This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to
the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor,
or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or
consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without
obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademarks:
DIGISOL™ is a trademark of Smartlink Network Systems Ltd.All other trademarks are the property
of the respective manufacturers.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when
working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacturer must
therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
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INDEX
1. Product Information........................................................................................................................ 6
1-1 Product Introduction ............................................................................................................................6
1-2 Safety Information................................................................................................................................7
1-3 System Requirements.........................................................................................................................8
1-4 Package Contents................................................................................................................................8
1-5 Get Familiar with your new Network Fixed Dome IP Camera ......................................................9
1-6 Installation of the Network IP Camera............................................................................................12
2. Using Network IP Camera by Web Interface.............................................................................. 15
2-1 Locate the IP address of Network IP Camera...............................................................................15
2-2 Connect to IP camera’s Web User Interface.................................................................................16
2-3 Viewing Live Video ............................................................................................................................20
2-4 Client Settings ....................................................................................................................................23
3. Advanced Configuration............................................................................................................... 25
3-1 System.................................................................................................................................................26
3-2 Security................................................................................................................................................28
3-3 Network ...............................................................................................................................................30
3‐3‐1“General”SetupPage ....................................................................................................................30
3‐3‐2‘Advanced’setuppage...................................................................................................................32
3-4 IP Filter................................................................................................................................................34
3-5 Video....................................................................................................................................................36
3‐5‐1ImageSetting .................................................................................................................................37
3‐5‐2VideoSetting ..................................................................................................................................40
3‐5‐3OverlaySetting...............................................................................................................................42

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3-6 Audio....................................................................................................................................................44
3-7 Motion..................................................................................................................................................45
3-8 PTZ Control.........................................................................................................................................47
3-9 Event....................................................................................................................................................49
3‐9‐1Settings...........................................................................................................................................50
3‐9‐2Media .............................................................................................................................................52
3‐9‐3EventServer ...................................................................................................................................53
3-10 Recording to SD Card.....................................................................................................................57
3-11 SDHC.................................................................................................................................................58
3-12 Log.....................................................................................................................................................61
3-13 Device Info........................................................................................................................................62
3-14 Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................63
3-15 Language..........................................................................................................................................64
4.UsingSKYROSiViewsoftware............................................................................................................. 65
4-1 Installing SKYROS iView Software.................................................................................................65
5.GettingfamiliarwithSKYROSiViewSoftware..................................................................................... 73
5-1 Configure SKYROS iview.................................................................................................................79
5‐1‐1Device.............................................................................................................................................80
5‐1‐2Recording .......................................................................................................................................83
5‐1‐3System............................................................................................................................................85
5‐1‐4Schedule.........................................................................................................................................88
5‐1‐5Event ..............................................................................................................................................91
5‐1‐6Security...........................................................................................................................................92
5-2 Video Playback...................................................................................................................................95

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5‐2‐1StartVideoPlayback ......................................................................................................................95
5‐2‐2AdvancedSearch............................................................................................................................96
5‐2‐3EventSearch.................................................................................................................................100
5‐2‐4VideoPlayback .............................................................................................................................104
6. Secureview Application for Android phones/ devices........................................................... 107
7. Secureview Application for i-Phones/ i-Pads.......................................................................... 119
8. Appendix....................................................................................................................................... 131
8-1 Specification .....................................................................................................................................131
8-2 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................132
8-3 Glossary ............................................................................................................................................133

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1. Product Information
1-1 Product Introduction
DG-SC8860VPI is a 3 Megapixel Vandal Proof Fixed Dome IP camera with IR LED and IR-cut
Filter. This camera offers the latest compression technology with a CMOS sensor & a real time
image processing hardware. With its high performance H.264 compression, users can stream high
quality video at low bandwidth and storage capacity requirements. It has IR LED for visibility
under no light condition. The IR cut filter offers a true image quality during day/night operations.
This IP camera has 2 Digital inputs for receiving triggers from external device for notifying about
an activity in the area covered by the camera. It can also send a Digital output to an external device,
if the IP camera detects an activity.
DG-SC8860VPI supports Power over Ethernet, which helps in easy installation by eliminating the
need of a dedicated power source for the camera.
DG-SC8860VPI supports WDR feature that filters the intense back light surrounding a subject and
thus enhances the ability to distinguish the features and shapes of that subject.(usually for situations
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This IP camera complies with IP66 standard thus protecting it from dust and direct sprays from all
directions (limited ingress permitted). The weather-proof and vandal-resistant casing is perfectly
adapted for harsh environments.
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Other features of this network IP Camera include:
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Ultra-high resolution 3 Mega pixel CMOS image sensor.
Digital input / output interface lets you connect peripherals such as external alarm, sensor, etc.
Audio input / output interface, lets you listen to voices from remote places as well as speak to
people in remote places.
WDR Support
Built-in Micro SD slot for local storage, which can act like a stand-alone DVR.
Two Way audio.
3GPP Mobile Surveillance Supported.
RS-485 communication supported.
ONVIF Compliant.
Supports IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard.
Weatherproof
Vandalproof
1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the safety instructions as mentioned
below. The warranty will become void if you disobey these safety instructions.
This Network IP Camera is sophisticated electronic device; DO NOT drop it from a height.
DO NOT place this IP Camera at hot / humid places, and avoid direct sunlight.
Accessories of this IPCamera like power supply are dangerous to small children. KEEPTHIS IP
CAMERA OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
If you want to use this IP Camera at any place that may be spilled by water or dirt, a secure and
water-proof camera housing is required.
DO NOT pull any cord that is connected to this IP Camera by force.
The IP Camera will get heated up when used for a long time. (This is normal and is not a
malfunction). DO NOT put this IP camera on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.

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DO NOT connect powered cable to IP Camera’s DI/DO contacts.
If the IP Camera falls into water when powered, DO NOT attempt to retrieve it back yourself.
Find a qualified electrical technician for help.
1-3 System Requirements
Windows XP, Vista or Win 7 operating system (both 32 or 64 bits version)
2GB of system memory
1GB of Display card memory
20GB of available hard disk space on system drive
1-4 Package Contents
Before you start using this IPcamera, please check if there’s anything missing in the package, and contact
your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:
DG-SC8860VPI Megapixel Fixed Dome IP Camera (1 No.)
PU foam pad
Installation Guide CD (includes User Manual, QIG & Utility)
Tools Package
Terminal block (2 pins X1, 5 pins X2)
Note: PowerAdapter is NOT a part of the standard package. It will have to be ordered separately

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1-5 Get Familiar with your new Network Fixed Dome IP Camera
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Item Description
1. Front Cover Transparent & Metal cover
2. Rear Cover Metal Cover
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Front cover:
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Item Description
1. Bubble Cover Transparent bubble cover, for lens and LED protection.
2. Black inner cover Inside protection.
3. Anti - drop line Protective front cover drop during installation.
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Rear Cover:
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Item Description
1. IR LED Board IR illumination
2. Top Mount For Rotation
3. Mid Mount For Tilt function
4. Down Mount For Pan function
5. LENS Vari-focal Lens
6. Main Board PCBA platform
7. SD Board Micro SD card slot
8. Reset button For resetting function (on SD card board)
9. Power Terminal Block J15, details on page 13
10. GPIO Terminal Block J17, details on page 13
11. GPIO Terminal Block J18, details on page 13
12. RJ45 connector Network connection
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1-6 Installation of the Network IP Camera 
Please follow the instructions below to setup your new IP camera.
1. Unscrew your front cover by using the tool from the tools package.
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2. Attach your PU foam pad on the bottom of your rear cover.
3. Create your GPIO, power cable with Terminal blocks.
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Please refer to the definition of the terminal blocks chart below. It is also printed on the
motherboard.
GPIO Terminal Block
(J17, 5pins) GPIO Terminal Block (J18, 5pins) Power Terminal Blocks (J15, 2pins)
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
Pin 1 AGND Pin 1 GND Pin 1 DC 12V
Pin 2 Audio Out Pin 2 Alarm In1 Pin 2 GND
Pin 3 Ext MIC In Pin 3 Alarm In2
Pin 4 RS485 D+ Pin 4 Alarm Out
Pin 5 RS485 D- Pin 5 GND
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4. Insert all your cables through the conduit hole (optional A or B). If necessary, use the standard
M20x1.5 water proof straight plug to prevent the device from water or dirt. Or the other
equivalence plug to assembly.
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Note: The water proof straight plug shown
above will be inserted into the conduit hole
labeled ‘B’. This plug will not be provided along
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5. Connect all your cables to their respective terminals. Insert your micro SD/SDHC card for
storage option. Please see the location refer to point 9.
6. If this camera is connected to a PoE switch then the device can be powered on without using the
power adapter.
7. Power on the camera again and refer to the following procedures in section 2 to access and
configure it.
8. If everything works fine, you can put the camera on the wall or ceiling by using the screws in
the tools package.
9. You can insert the micro SD card in the slot as shown below for local storage.
10. See the above image and find the location of the reset button on the SD card board. Press the
button over 10 seconds to reset the device when needed.
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2. Using Network IP Camera by Web Interface
2-1 Locate the IP address of Network IP Camera
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You can use your new Network IP Camera by its web user interface via web browser. You must
know the IP address of IP Camera before you can connect to it. The IP Camera will use DHCP
server on your local network to obtain an IP address automatically by default. So, you can check
your DHCP server’s IP address lease table to find the IP address of IP Camera.
You can also use the utility named ‘IP Finder.exe’ to find the IP address of IP Camera, which is
located on CD-ROM.
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Press ‘Discover’ button to search for all IP cameras on your local network (make sure all IP
cameras are powered on and are connected to the local network first). When you find any IP camera,
you can click on it and click ‘Link’button to connect to it by your web browser.
If you need to change a certain IP camera’s IP address, you can also click on the dome camera
whose IP address you wish to change, then click ‘Change IP’ button to change selected dome
camera’s IP address setting.
If you no longer need to use this utility, click ‘Exit’ button to close it.
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Note:
If you have several network connections, such as “Wireless Function”, disable the “Wireless
Functions” or other network connections that are not connected to the IP camera, as IP finder
may fail to search IP camera.
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2-2 Connect to IP camera’s Web User Interface
When you know the IP address of IP camera, you can connect to it by Internet Explorer web
browser by entering its IP address in the address bar. The user login screen will appear when you
get connected:
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IP Camera’s administrator username and password are both ‘admin’ (lower case) by default. Click
‘OK’ button or press ‘ENTER’ key on your keyboard when you finish entering username and
password.
When you connect to IP Camera for the first time, you’ll see the following message. This message
prompts you that you need to installActiveX plug-in before you can see the video from IP Camera.
For IE 8 version:
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Right click the indication bar and click: ‘‘Run Add-on” for All Users on this Computer to install
ActiveX plug-in.
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Click ‘Allow’button located at the bottom of IE to install ActiveX plugin.
If you’re prompted that Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program as shown
below. Click ‘Allow access’or IP Camera will not be able to function properly.
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When you’re installing Internet Explorer plug-in, you may also be prompted if you want to allow
changes to be made to your computer:
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Click on Continue. It will display the screen shown below:
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Click ‘Run’to install the Active X control.
After ActiveX plug-in is installed, you should be able to see the video stream from camera.
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NOTE:
If this is the first time you use this IP Camera, you can refer to chapter 2.4 for instructions
on Setup Wizard, which will guide you to complete the software setup of your new
IP Camera.
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2-3 Viewing Live Video
After ActiveX control is installed, you can view IP camera’s video by web browser. Just connect to
IP camera by web browser and login, than you can see the live video from IP camera:
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There are various controls on the web page; here is the description of every control item:
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Item Description
‘Home’button This button is visible in all setup pages of IP camera, and you can go
back to the live video view by clicking this button when you’re in
other tab.
Stream Select video stream type: H.264 or MJPEG. MPEG4 option is visible,
when you navigate to Video-> video settings and enable the ‘MPEG4’
option. H.264 requires less network bandwidth and this will help when
network connection is slow.
Digital Output
(ON/ OFF)
Switch digital output interface ON or OFF.
Client Settings Open ‘Client Setting’menu.
Configuration Open ‘Configuration’menu.
Language Open language menu, you can switch web interface to other language.
Available languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese.
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