Digital Watchdog MEGApix DWC-MV95Wi28TW User manual

User’s Manual Ver. 01/22
Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
MEGApix® 5MP Vandal Dome IP Camera
DWC-MV95Wi28TW - 2.8mm fixed lens
DWC-MV95Wi36TW - 3.6mm fixed lens

Safety Notes
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit, marked with 'Limited Power Source', 'LPS' on the unit,
output rated minimum 12V/2 A or POE 48V/ 350mA or AC24V (depending on models), no more than 2000m
altitude of operation and 60 degrees C.
As for the modes with PoE function, the function of the ITE being investigated to IEC 60950-1 standard is considered
not likely to require connection to an Ethernet network with outside plant routing, including campus environment and
the ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.
Do not try to disassemble the camera; to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Please contact the nearest service center as soon as possible if there is any
failure.
Avoid incorrect operation, shock vibration, heavy pressing which can cause damage to the product.
Do not use a corrosive detergent to clean the main body of the camera. If necessary, please use a soft dry cloth to
wipe dirt; for hard contamination, use neutral detergent. Any cleanser for high-grade furniture is applicable.
Avoid aiming the camera directly towards extremely bright objects, such as the sun, as this may damage the image
sensor.
Please follow the instructions to install the camera. Do not reverse the camera, or the reversing image will be received.
Do not work the camera in case temperature, humidity and power supply are beyond the limited stipulations.
Keep away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, etc.
Do not expose the product to the direct airflow from an air conditioner.
This manual is for using and managing the product. We may reserve the right of amending the typographical errors,
inconsistencies with the latest version, software upgrades and product improvements, interpretation and modification.
These changes will be published in the latest version without special notification.
All pictures, charts, images in this manual are only for description and explanation of our products. In this manual, the
trademarks, product names, service names, company names, products that are not owned by our company are the
properties of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Concerning the product with internet access, the use of the product shall be wholly at your own risk. Our company
shall be irresponsible for abnormal operation, privacy leakage, or other damages resulting from cyber-attack, hacker
attacks, virus inspection, or other internet security risks; however, our company will supply timely technical support if
necessary.
Surveillance laws vary from country to country. Check all laws in your local region before using this product for
surveillance purposes. We shall not take the responsibility for any consequences resulting from illegal operations.
Cybersecurity Recommendations
Use a strong password. At least 8 characters or a combination of characters, numbers and upper- and lower-case
letters should be used in your password.
Change the passwords periodically to ensure that only authorized users can access the system (recommended time is
90 days).
It is recommended to change the service default ports (like HTTP-80, HTTPS-443, etc.) to reduce the risk of outsiders
being able to access.
It is recommended to set a security system for your router. Important ports such as HTTP, HTTPS and dual ports
cannot be closed.
It is not recommended to expose the device to the public network. When it is necessary to be exposed to the public
network, please set the external hardware security system and the corresponding security system policy.
It is not recommended to use the v1 and v2 functions of SNMP.
To enhance the security of WEB client access, please create a TLS certificate to enable HTTPS.
Use black- and white- lists to filter the IP address. This will prevent everyone, except those specified IP addresses from
accessing the system.
If you add multiple users, limit the functions of guest accounts.
If you enable UPnP, it will automatically try to forward ports in your router or modem. It is very convenient for users,
but this will increase the risk of data leakage when the system automatically forwards ports. Disabling UPnP is
recommended when the function is not used in real applications.
Check the log. If you want to know whether your device has been accessed by unauthorized users or not, you can
check the log. The system log will show you which IP addresses were used to log in to your system and what was
accessed.

Regulatory Information
FCC Information
1. FCC compliance
The products have been tested and found in compliance with the council FCC rules and regulation’s part 15 subpart B. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used following the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. The user
will be required to correct the interface at his own expense in case harmful interference occurs.
2. FCC conditions:
The operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause a harmful interface and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE Information
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS
The products have been designed and manufactured following Directive EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendment
Directive EU 2015/863 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): The Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE Directive). To
improve the environmental management of WEEE, the improvement of collection, treatment and recycling of
electronics at the end of their life is essential. Therefore, the product marked with this symbol must be
disposed of responsibly.
Directive 94/62/EC: The Directive aims at the management of packaging and packaging waste and
environmental protection. The packaging and packaging waste of the product in this manual refers to must be
disposed of at designated collection points for proper recycling and environmental protection.
REACH(EC1907/2006): REACH concerns the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, which
aims to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment through better and earlier identification of the
intrinsic properties of chemical substances. The product in this manual refers to conforms to the rules and regulations of
REACH. For more information on REACH, please refer to DG GROWTH or ECHA websites.

Table of Contents
1Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Product and Accessories...............................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Parts identification.............................................................................................................................................................................................1
2Installation............................................................................................................................2
2.1 Installation.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Cabling.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
2.3 Managing the SD Card ...................................................................................................................................................................................3
3Network Setup ................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 IP Finder.................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
4Live View ............................................................................................................................. 6
5Network Camera Configuration .....................................................................................8
5.1 System Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1.1 Basic Information ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1.2 Date and Time ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
5.1.3 Local Config................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.1.4 Storage............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
5.2 Image Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................................11
5.2.1 Display Configuration............................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.2.2 Video / Audio Configuration............................................................................................................................................... 14
5.2.3 OSD Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................16
5.2.4 Video Mask .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
5.2.5 ROI Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................................17
5.2.6 Zoom/Focus............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
5.3 Alarm Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................................20
5.3.1 Motion Detection ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.3.2 Other Alarms........................................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.3.3 Alarm In ....................................................................................................................................................................................23
5.3.4 Alarm Out.................................................................................................................................................................................23
5.4 Event Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................................25
5.4.1 Video Tampering Detection ................................................................................................................................................ 25
5.4.2 Line Crossing........................................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.4.3 Perimeter Intrusion ................................................................................................................................................................ 28
5.5 Network Configuration........................................................................................................................ 30
5.5.1 TCP/IP ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.5.2 Port ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
5.5.3 DDNS......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.5.4 SNMP......................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.5.5 802.1x ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
5.5.6 RTSP .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.5.7 UPNP .........................................................................................................................................................................................35
5.5.8 Email..........................................................................................................................................................................................35
5.5.9 FTP.............................................................................................................................................................................................36
5.5.10 HTTPS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
5.5.11 QoS ............................................................................................................................................................................................38
5.6 Security Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 38
5.6.1 User Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................38
5.6.2 Online User ..............................................................................................................................................................................40
5.6.3 Block and Allow Lists............................................................................................................................................................40
5.6.4 Security Management...........................................................................................................................................................41
5.7 Maintenance Configuration ................................................................................................................. 42
5.7.1 Backup and Restore.............................................................................................................................................................. 42
5.7.2 Reboot ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
5.7.3 Upgrade.................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
5.7.4 Operation Log.........................................................................................................................................................................43
6Search.................................................................................................................................44
6.1 Image Search ...................................................................................................................................... 44
6.2 Video Search....................................................................................................................................... 46
6.2.1 Local Video Search................................................................................................................................................................ 46
6.2.2 SD Card Video Search .......................................................................................................................................................... 47
7Appendix ...........................................................................................................................50
7.1 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
7.2 Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................................................................52
7.3 Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................................................53
Warranty....................................................................................................................................... 54
Limits and exclusions ................................................................................................................. 55

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1Introduction
1.1 Product and Accessories
Number
Description
Number
Description
1 Network Cable 5 Built-in Microphone
2 Audio Input 6 Reset Button
3 Alarm Input/Output 7 Micro SD Card Slot
4 Power Cable

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2Installation
2.1 Installation
1. The mounting surface must be able to bear at least five times the weight of
your camera.
2. Do not let the cables get caught in improper places or the electric line cover
be damaged. This may cause a breakdown or fire.
3. For the installation process, remove the dome cover from the camera base
using the included wrench.
4. Using the mounting template sheet or
the camera itself, mark and drill the
necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.
5. Pass wires through and make all
necessary connections. See 2.2
Cabling for more information.
6. Mount the camera to the mounting
surface using the included screws and
anchors.
7. To use the camera’s waterproof wiring:
a. Install the LAN cable into (a).
b. (b) will be assembled to (a) with a 1/4
turn.
c. Thread (c) tightly to (b).
8. Adjust the camera’s tilt and angle.
a. Tilt: 0°~67°
b. Pan and rotation: 0°~355°
9. When the camera is in its desired view,
place the dome cover on the camera
using the wrench to tighten the screws on the dome.

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2.2 Cabling
1. When using a PoE Switch or PoE Injector, connect the camera using an
Ethernet cable for both data and power.
2. When 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).
Adapter not Included.
<6W
3. Use the diagram below to connect power, network and audio to the camera.
2.3 Managing the SD Card
1. To install the camera’s SD Card, locate the SD card slot at the base of the
camera module by loosening the lock screw at the base of the camera.
2. Insert class 10 SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the SD card slot by pressing the SD
card until clicks.
3. To remove the SD card, press the card inward until it clicks to release from
the card slot then pull out from the slot.

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3Network Setup
3.1 IP Finder
Use the DW® IP Finder™ software to scan the network and detect all MEGApix®
cameras, set the camera’s network settings or access the camera’s web client.
Network Setup
1. To install the DW IP Finder, go to http://www.digital-watchdog.com.
2. Enter “DW IP Finder” on the search box at the top of the page.
3. Go to the “Software” tab on the DW IP Finder page to download the
installation file.
4. Follow the installation Wizard to install DW IP
Finder. Launch DW IP Finder, enter the camera
login, then click the “Scan Devices” button. The
software will scan the selected network for
ONVIF compliant devices and will list the
results in the table. Double-click on a detected
camera in the search results to configure the
Camera Settings using DW IP Finder.

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5. When connecting to the camera for the first time, a password must be set. To
set up a password for your new camera:
a. Check the box next to your new camera from the IP Finder’s search
results. You can select multiple cameras.
b. Click “Bulk Password Assign” on the
left.
c. In the pop-up window, enter admin/
admin in the current username and
password fields. Enter a new
username and password to the right.
d. Press “change” to apply all changes.
6. 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 pop-up
window will show the camera’s current
network settings, allowing admin users to
adjust the settings as needed.
7. To access the camera’s web page, go to the IP
Config page and click on the ‘View Camera
Website’. To save the changes made to the
camera’s setting, input the username and
password of the camera and click Apply.

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4Live View
Once the camera’s network settings have been setup properly, you can access
the camera’s web viewer.
To open the camera using the DW IP Finder:
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.
To open the camera using the web browser:
1. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer® 8.0 or above).
2. Enter the camera’s IP address and port in the address bar. Example:
http://<ipaddress>:<port>. Port forwarding may be necessary to access
the camera from a different network. Contact your network
administrator for more information.
3. Enter the camera’s username and password (default admin/admin).
If you are accessing the camera for the first time, install the ActiveX player for
web files to view video from the camera.
After logging in, the following window will be shown.

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Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Original size Zoom in and out
Fit correct scale
AZ control (only available for
the model with motorized
zoom lens)
Auto (fill the window) SD card recording indicator
Fullscreen
Sensor alarm (on supported
models)
Start/stop live view
Motion alarm (on supported
models)
Start/stop two-way audio
(on supported models)
Color abnormal
Enable/disable audio (on
supported models)
Abnormal clarity
Snapshot Scene change
Start/stop local recording
(on supported models)
Line crossing
Perimeter Intrusion
Those smart alarm indicators will flash only when the camera supports those
functions and the events are enabled.
In full-screen mode, double-click on the mouse to exit or press the ESC key on
the keyboard.
Click the AZ control button to show the AZ control panel. This is available on
supported models.
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Zoom - Zoom +
Focus - Focus +
One key focus (use after manual lens adjustment and the image is
out of focus)

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5Network Camera Configuration
In the camera’s web client, click on the “Config” tab on the top right to go to the
setup menu.
Note: Where applicable, click the “Save” button to save changes to the settings.
5.1 System Configuration
5.1.1 Basic Information
Basic Information lists the system information of the device including model,
name, firmware version, Mac address and more.
5.1.2 Date and Time
Under Config > System >Date and Time, users can adjust the camera’s date, time,
DST and time zone.
The time zone and DST must be set up when accessing the camera for the first
time.

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5.1.3 Local Config
To set up the storage path for images and videos on the local PC, go to Config >
System > Local Config. Users can also enable or disable the bitrate display in the
recorded files.
If “Local smart snapshot storage” is enabled, captured pictures triggered by
smart events (line crossing, perimeter intrusion, etc.) will be saved to the local
PC.
5.1.4 Storage
Go to Config > System > Storage to go to the interface as shown below.
SD Card Management
Click the “Format” button to format the SD card. All data will be cleared by
clicking this button.
Click the “Eject” button to stop writing data to the SD card. Then the SD card can
be ejected safely.
Snapshot Quota: Set the limit of captured pictures on the SD card.
Video Quota: Set the limit of record files on the SD card.
Schedule Recording Settings
1. Go to Config > System > Storage > Record to go to the interface as shown

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below.
2. Set record stream, pre-record time, cycle writing.
Pre Record Time: Set the time to record before the actual recording begins.
3. Set schedule recording. Check “Enable Schedule Record” and set the
schedule.
Weekly schedule
Set the alarm time from Monday to Sunday for a single week. Each day is divided
into one-hour increments. Green means scheduled. Blank means unscheduled.
“Add”: Add the schedule for a special day. Drag the mouse to set the time on the
timeline.
“Erase”: Delete the schedule. Drag the mouse to erase the time on the timeline.
Manual Input: Click it for a specific day to enter specific start and end times. This
adds more granularities (minutes).
Day schedule
Set the alarm time for alarm a special day, such as a holiday.

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Note: Holiday schedule takes priority over weekly schedule.
Snapshot Settings
Go to Config > System > Storage > Snapshot to go to the interface as shown
below.
Set the format, resolution and quality of the image saved on the SD card and the
snapshot interval and quantity and the timing snapshot here.
Snapshot Quantity: The number you set here is the maximum quantity of
snapshots. The actual quantity of snapshots may be less than this number.
Supposing the occurrence time of an alarm event is less than the time of
capturing pictures, the actual quantity of snapshots is less than the set quantity
of snapshots.
Timing Snapshot: Enable timing snapshot first and then set the snapshot interval
and schedule. The setup steps of the schedule are the same as the scheduled
recording (See Schedule Recording).
5.2 Image Configuration
Image Configuration includes Display, Video/Audio, OSD, Video Mask and ROI
Config.
5.2.1 Display Configuration
Go to Image > Display interface as shown below. The image’s brightness,

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contrast, hue and saturation and so on for common, day and night mode can be
set up separately. The image effect can be quickly seen by switching the
configuration file.
Brightness: Set the brightness level of the camera’s image.
Contrast: Set the color difference between the brightest and darkest parts.
Hue: Set the total color degree of the image.
Saturation: Set the degree of color purity. The purer the color, the brighter the
image is.
Sharpness: Set the resolution level of the image plane and the sharpness level of
the image edge.
Noise Reduction: Decrease the noise and make the image more thorough.
Increasing the value will make the noise reduction effect better but it will reduce
the image resolution.
Defog: Clear the camera’s image in a foggy, dusty, smoggy, or rainy
environment.

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Lens Distortion Correction: When the image appears distorted to some extent,
please enable this function and adjust the level according to the actual scene to
correct the distortion. (On supported models.)
Auto Iris: If your camera is auto Iris, please enable it.
Backlight Compensation (BLC):
Off: disables the backlight compensation function. It is the default mode.
HWDR: WDR can adjust the camera to provide a better image when there are
both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the field of the view by
lowering the brightness of the bright area and increasing the brightness of the
dark area.
The recording will be stopped for a few seconds while the mode is changing
from non-WDR to WDR mode.
HLC: lowers the brightness of the entire image by suppressing the brightness
of the image’s bright area and reducing the size of the halo area.
BLC: If enabled, the auto exposure will activate according to the scene so that
the object of the image in the darkest area will be seen clearly.
HFR: High Frame Rate. If “ON” is selected, the system will restart and then the
maximum value of the frame rate of the mainstream can be set to 60 fps /50fps.
Antiflicker:
Off: disables the anti-flicker function. This is used mostly in outdoor
installations.
50Hz: reduces flicker in 50Hz lighting conditions.
60Hz: reduces flicker in 60Hz lighting conditions.
Smart IR: Choose “ON” or “OFF”. This function can effectively avoid image
overexposure and underexposure by controlling the brightness of the IR lights
according to the actual conditions to make the image more realistic. Please
enable it as needed.
White Balance: Adjust the color temperature according to the environment
automatically.
Frequency: 50Hz and 60Hz can be optional.
Day/Night Mode: Choose “Auto”, “Day”, “Night”, or “Timing”.
Infra-red Mode: Choose “Auto”, “ON” or “OFF”.
Exposure Mode: Choose “Auto” or “Manual”. If “Manual” is chosen, the digital
shutter speed can be adjusted.
Gain Mode: Choose “Auto” or “Manual”. If “Auto” is selected, the gain value will
be automatically adjusted according to the actual situation. If “Manual” is
selected, the gain value shall be set manually. The higher the value is, the brighter
the image is.
Corridor Pattern: Corridor viewing modes can be used for situations such as
long hallways. 0, 90, 180 and 270 are available. The default value is 0. The video
resolution should be 1080P or below if this function is used.
Image Mirror: Turn the current video image horizontally.
Image Flip: Turn the current video image vertically.

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Schedule Settings of Image Parameters:
Click the “Schedule” tab as shown below.
Set a full schedule for common, day, night mode and specified schedule for day
and night. Choose “Schedule” in the drop-down box of schedule as shown
below.
Drag “ ” icons to set the time of day and night. Blue means daytime and blank
means nighttime. If the current mode of camera parameters is set to schedule,
the image configuration mode will automatically switch between day and night
according to the schedule.
5.2.2 Video / Audio Configuration
Go to Image > Video / Audio interface as shown below. In this interface, set the
resolution, frame rate, bitrate type, video quality and so on subject to the actual
network condition.
Click the “Audio” tab to go to the interface as shown below.

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Three video streams can be adjustable.
Resolution: Adjust the stream’s resolution from the available options in the
drop-down menu.
Frame rate: The higher the frame rate, the video is smoother.
Bitrate type: CBR and VBR are optional. Bitrate is related to image quality. CBR
means that no matter how much change is seen in the video scene, the
compression bitrate will be kept constant. VBR means that the compression
bitrate will be adjusted according to scene changes. For example, for scenes that
do not have much movement, the bitrate will be kept at a lower value. This can
help optimize the network bandwidth usage.
Bitrate: it can be adjusted when the mode is set to CBR. The higher the bitrate,
the better the image quality will be.
Video Quality: It can be adjusted when the mode is set to VBR. The higher the
image quality, the more bitrate will be required.
I-Frame interval: It determines how many frames are allowed between a “group
of pictures”. When a new scene begins in a video, until that scene ends, the entire
group of frames (or pictures) can be considered as a group of pictures. If there is
not much movement in the scene, setting the value higher than the frame rate is
fine, potentially resulting in less bandwidth usage. However, if the value is set too
high and there is a high frequency of movement in the video, there is a risk of
frame skipping.
Video Compression:MJPEG, H264, H265 can be optional. MJPEG is not available
for the mainstream. Compared to H.264, H.265 reduces the transmission bitrate
under the same resolution, frame rate and image quality.
Profile: For H.264. Baseline, main and high profiles are selectable.
Send Snapshot: How many snapshots to generate for an event.
Videos encode slice split: Enable this function to get an improved image when
using a low-performance PC.
Watermark: When playing back the locally recorded video in the search interface,
the watermark can be displayed. To enable it, check the watermark box and enter
the watermark text.
Audio Encoding: G711A and G711U are selectable.
Audio Type: LIN. MIC can be optional for the model with built-in MIC.

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5.2.3 OSD Configuration
Go to Image > OSD interface as shown below.
Set time stamp, device name, OSD content and picture overlap here. After
enabling the corresponding display and entering the content, drag them to
change their position. Then click the “Save” button to save the settings.
Picture Overlay Settings:
Check “OSD Content1”, choose “Picture Overlay” and click “Browse” to select the
overlapping picture. Then click “Upload” to upload the overlapping picture. The
pixel of the image shall not exceed 200*200, or it cannot be uploaded.
5.2.4 Video Mask
Go to Image > Video Mask interface as shown below. A maximum of 4 zones can
be set up.