Digital Watchdog MEGApix CaaS DWC-MB44LPRC6 User manual

5. Loosen the pan and tilt screws at the base of the camera’s bracket to adjust
the camera’s view and position.
6. To use the camera’s water proof wiring:
(1). Install the LAN cable into .
(2). will be assembled to with a 1/4 turn.
(3). Thread tightly to .
STEP 1 – PREPARING TO MOUNT THE CAMERA STEP 3 – INSTALLING AN LPR CAMERA
STEP 2 – CABLING THE CAMERA TO EXTERNAL DEVICES
1. The mounting surface must bear ve times the weight of your camera.
2. Do not let the cables get caught in improper places or the electric line cover
to be damaged. This may cause a breakdown or re.
3. Using the mounting template sheet or the camera itself, mark and drill the
necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.
4. Pass the wires through and make all necessary connections.
a. NETWORK CONNECTIONS – Using a PoE Switch or PoE Injector,
connect the camera using an Ethernet cable for both data and power.
b. NETWORK CONNECTIONS – Not using PoE Switch or PoE Injector,
connect the camera to the switch using an Ethernet cable for data
transmission and use a power adapter to power the camera.
Power Requirements Power Consumption
DC12V
POE (IEEE 802.3af class 3)
DC12V: Max 11W
PoE: Max 12.9W
PoE Injector not included
Tel: [phone]
Technical Support Hours:
9:00AM – 8:00PM EST, Monday thru Friday
digital-watchdog.com
Resetting the camera: To reset the camera, use the tip of a paper clip
or a pencil and press the reset button. Pressing the button for ve (5)
seconds will initiate a camera-wide reset of all the settings, including
network settings.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
QSG manual 1 Set
Screw &
plastic anchor
– 4pcs
1 Set
Template
sheet 1 Set Tor x wrench 1 Set
Test video
cable 1 Set DC plug cable 1 Set
Waterproof
cap 1 Set
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2
4
3
Test Video
Output
Reset Button
NOTE: Download All Your Support Materials and Tools in One Place
1. Go to: http://www.digital-watchdog.com/support-download/
2. Search your product by entering the part number in the ‘Search by Product’ search
bar. Results for applicable part numbers will populate automatically based on the
part number you enter.
3. Click ‘Search’. All supported materials, including manuals, Quick Start Guides
(QSG), software and rmware will appear in the results.
Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide
Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial
set-up. It is recommended that the user read the entire instruction manual for
complete and proper installation and usage.
Default login information
Username: admin Password: admin
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STEP 3 – INSTALLING THE CAMERA
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NOTE: To ensure moisture seal, make sure the o-ring is in place between
and . In extreme environments use of an outdoor rated
sealer is recommended.
ab
NOTE: When using the waterproof cap, crimp the RJ45 connector after
passing the cable through the waterproof cap.
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THE CAPTURED IMAGE SHOULD BE FILLED WITH THE FULL WIDTH OF THE VEHICLES
THE CAMERA SHOULD BE MOUNTED AT AN ANGLE NO GREATER THAN 30 DEGREES
>11.5ft
< 30°
< 20°
CAMERA ANGLE NO GREATER THAN 20 DEGREES FOR SIDE MOUNT INSTALLATIONS
Camera as a Server
DWC-MB44LPRC6 - 64GB Storage
DWC-MB44LPRC1 - 128GB Storage

STEP 4 – CABLING
Use the diagram below to properly connect power, network, audio, alarm and
sensors to the camera.
Using a PoE Switch or PoE Injector Not using PoE Switch or PoE Injector
Power
Ethernet cable
Ethernet cable
Quick Start Guide
Rev Date: 06/18
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Specications and pricing are subject to change without notice.
4Alarm In
DI: Orange
DI COM: Yellow
DO1(N.O.): Green
DO1 COM: Blue
3Alarm Out
1Audio In
(WHITE Jack)
2Audio Out
(RED Jack)
Once the camera’s network settings have been setup properly, you can access
the camera’s web viewer using the DW IP Finder™.
To open the camera’s web viewer:
1. Find the camera using the DW IP Finder™.
2. Double-click on the camera’s view in the results table.
3. Press the ‘View Camera Website’. The camera’s web viewer will open up
in your default web browser.
4. Enter the camera’s username and password (default are admin / admin).
5. If you are accessing the camera for the rst time, install the VLC player for
web les in order to view video from the camera.
NOTE: Please see the full product manual for web viewer setup,
functions and settings options.
7. To view the camera’s web viewer, click on ‘View Camera Website’.
8. To save the changes made to the camera’s settings, input the ID and PW of
the camera for authentication and click ‘Save’.
9. If the camera needs to be rebooted after the settings were changed, press
the ‘Reboot’ button. The camera will cycle power and will appear back in the
search results once the reboot is complete.
6. The camera’s default network information is:
STEP 5 – DW IP FINDER™
Use the DW IP Finder™software to scan the network and detect all MEGApix®
cameras, including the DW Spectrum®CaaS™ Servers, set the network settings
or access the web client.
Select DHCP if the internet service is dynamic IP. This will allow the camera to
receive its IP address from the DHCP server.
Select STATIC to manually enter the camera’s IP address, subnet mask,
Gateway and DNS information.
Contact your network administrator for more information.
Default TCP/IP information
• IP: DHCP
‘Port Forwarding’ has to be set in your network’s router for external access
to the camera.
Default ID / PW : admin / admin
Network Setup
1. Go to: http://www.digital-watchdog.com
2. Search for ‘IP Finder’ on the quick search bar at the top of the page.
3. The latest IP Finder software will appear in the search results. Click on the
link to download the le to your computer.
4. The software will scan your network for all supported cameras and display
the results in the table. Allow up to 5 seconds for the IP Finder to nd the
camera on the network.
5. Select a camera from the list by double-clicking on the camera’s image
or clicking on the ‘Click’ button under the IP Conf. column. The camera’s
network information will appear. If necessary, you can adjust the camera’s
network type.
Search for Devices
Device’s
Network Settings
Devices Firmware Version
Select which
Network to Scan
Camera’s Live
Thumbnail View
Show/Hide Thumbnail View
Filter Search Results
Device Name,
Model, IP Address,
and MAC Address
Firmware Upgrade
STEP 6 – WEB VIEWER
NOTE: Some Menu options may not be available based on the camera
model. See the full manual for more information.
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The GUI display may differ by camera models.
STEP 7 – SETUP DW SPECTRUM®CAAS™ RECORDING
Once the CaaS™ camera is properly installed and operating, write down the
IP address. You will need this information when accessing the DW Spectrum®
CaaS™ Server from the DW Spectrum®IPVMS client.
To complete the DW Spectrum®CaaS™ Server’s setup and start recording,
launch the DW Spectrum®IPVMS client on the same network as the cameras.
Once the DW Spectrum®CaaS™ Server is detected by the client, go to the
recording setup menu to setup a recording schedule and start monitoring the
DW Spectrum®CaaS™ Server.
Refer to the DW Spectrum®CaaS™ QSG for additional information.
NOTE: MEGApix®CaaS™ cameras are running DW Spectrum® IPVMS
v3.1 server.
NOTE: Default server port: 7001
Default server username and password: admin | admin1234
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