Sentry360 IS-DM260 User manual

©Sentry360 2014
IS-DM260
User Manual
Ver 1.0

Table of Contents
1. Overview............................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Features ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Package Contents........................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Dimensions.................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Outdoor Installation (IS-DM260-R)............................................................................... 6
1.5 Connectors .................................................................................................................. 7
2. Connect Ethernet Cable.................................................................................................... 8
2.1 IS-DM260 (Indoor)....................................................................................................... 8
2.2 IS-DM260-R (Outdoor)................................................................................................. 9
3. System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 9
4. Access Camera ................................................................................................................10
5. Configure Video Streams ................................................................................................14
6. Configuration Files Export/ Import .................................................................................15
Appendix A: Delete the Existing DC Viewer..........................................................................16
Appendix B: Setup Internet Security.....................................................................................17

1. Overview
The IS-DM260 camera is a Quad-streaming, H.264 & MJPEG encoding, 2.0 Megapixel
resolution, IP-addressable network camera. It is designed to deliver full-motion, high-definition,
progressive scan digital video across local area networks. The IS-DM260 features a design with
no moving parts, a 1/2.7” progressive CMOS sensor, Power over Ethernet, Micro-SD slot, and
Mic-In audio (IS-DM260 only). The IS-DM260 is a high-level, cost effective, megapixel network
camera.
1.1 Features
•Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor
•Quad Streams Compression: H.264 Baseline/ Main/ High Profile + MJPEG
•Multi-language Support
•Tampering Alarm
•Wide Dynamic Range
•Motion Detection
•Privacy Masks
•Smart Picture Quality/ 3D Noise Reduction
•Vertical View Mode (Image rotation by 90 degrees)
•Network Failure Detection
•Weatherproof Dongle Cable*
•Weatherproof (IP66 international)*
•Micro SD support
•Security Torx against tampering
•ONVIF Support
(*) IS-DM260-R model only

1.2 Package Contents
Please check the package contains the following items listed below.
Camera
(IS-DM260-R with Dongle)
Rubber Washer (×1, Casing)
Rubber Washers (×3, Baseplate)
(IS-DM260-R only)
Self-tapping screws (×3)
Plastic Anchors (×3)
Security Torx
Quick Guide
NOTE: The type of the supplied self-tapping screws is mainly for softer
substrate/material installation such as wood. For other installation environment such as
cement wall, it is required to pre-drill and use plastic anchors before fastening the
supplied self-tapping screw on the wall.

1.3 Dimensions
The IS-DM260 dimensions are shown below.

1.4 Outdoor Installation (IS-DM260-R)
We suggest installing the IS-DM260-R according to the following steps to make sure the camera
is waterproof.
Step 1. Put the rubber washer in both
sides of the holes on the
bottom plate of the camera.
Step 2. Align the installing hole to the
target position and fasten the
screws to attach the camera.
Step 3. Refer to 1.5 CONNECTORS and 2. CONNECT ETHERNET CABLE to connect
the cable and adjust the lens.
Step 4. Align the arched parts on both
the dome cover and bottom
plate to attach the two parts
firmly together. Fasten the
security screws on the dome
cover to finish installing the
camera.

1.5 Connectors
The diagram below shows the IS-DM260 reset button and various adjusting screws. Definition
for each will be given as follows.
Designation
Description
1 Reset Button
Restore to default setting;
press the button with a proper tool
2
Lens
Rotate the lens right/left to adjust focus
3
Focus Fixed Screw
Loosen the screw to adjust the lens
4
Tilt Fixed Screw
Loosen the screw to adjust tilt angle
5
Micro SD Card Slot
For video recording storage

2. Connect Ethernet Cable
Please follow the instructions below to connect the IS-DM260 Ethernet cable.
2.1 IS-DM260 (Indoor)
The Ethernet connector, which is located in the rear of the camera, is shown below:
PoE Connection
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network port on the camera, and the other end to
Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) like hubs or routers.
Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs; if the LEDs are unlit, please
check the connections.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.
RJ-45 Lite Cable Connection
RJ-45 Lite Connector
•RJ-45 Lite Cable Connection
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 Lite Connector. Then connect the
other end of the Ethernet cable to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) like hubs or routers.

2.2 IS-DM260-R (Outdoor)
The IS-DM260-R supports an RJ-45 Dongle Cable.
RJ-45 Dongle Cable Connection
RJ-45 Dongle
•RJ-45 Dongle Cable Connection
Run the Ethernet cable through the Waterproof RJ-45 Screw-On Plug. Then connect
one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 dongle, tightening the sealing nut of the
Waterproof RJ-45 Screw-On Plug completely. Later on connect the other end of the
Ethernet cable to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) like hubs or routers.
NOTE: Please use a PoE waterproof switch/hub so that the camera can work.
3. System Requirements
To access the IS-DM260 via web browser, please ensure your PC has a good network
connection, and meets system requirements as described below.
Items
System Requirement
Personal Computer
1. Intel®Pentium®M, 2.16 GHz or
Intel®CoreTM 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz
2. 2 GB RAM or more
Operating System
Windows VISTA/ Windows XP/ Windows 7
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Firefox
Chrome
Safari
Network Card
10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps)
operation
Viewer
ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE

4. Access Camera
Step 1. Power your camera using the correct power source (PoE switch, PoE injector, or
12V adapter).
Step 2. Download, install, and run sentryView™, Sentry360’s camera configuration tool,
here: http://sentry360.com/product/sentryview/
Step 3. Click the Scan button in sentryView™ to scan your network for connected cameras.
Step 4. To automatically configure your camera network settings, check the boxes of the
cameras you want to configure. Then click Auto Configure.