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D-Link DCS-6815 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ICR ..............48 Configuration ............. 16 HTTPS ............. 49 Installation Wizard ..........16 Access List ............50 Access the DCS-6815/6817/6818 with an Internet Maintenance ............51 Browser ..............17 Admin ............... 51 D-ViewCam Device Pack Setup ......18 Backup and Restore ........52 Live Video ..............
  • Page 3 Table of Contents DI/DO Configuration ..........57 DI/DO Pin Block Specifications ......57 Digital Input Diagram ..........58 Digital Output Diagram .......... 59 Troubleshooting ............60 Technical Specifications........... 61 D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • DCS-6815/6817/6818 High Speed Dome Network Camera • Data Cable for Video, Alarm, and Power (AC 24V) • Power Adapter • Power Cable • Waterproof Collar • Optical Cover • Manual and Software on CD •...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DCS-6815/6817/6818 High Speed High Speed Dome Network Camera is a professional IP surveillance solution which connect to your network to provide high-quality live video over the Internet. The camera apparatus supports precise high-speed pan/tilt/zoom functionality for extensive monitoring, and object tracking. The inconspicuous dome enclosure can be mounted in a variety of positions based on your needs.

  • Page 6: Warnings

    24V ± 10%. Ensure that the AC adapter’s power cable is grounded appropriately to protect against power surges. Do not disassemble the camera. To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. Consult D-Link regarding service if necessary. Do not block the cooling holes on the bracket.

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Basic Hardware Setup STEP 1 Unpack the DCS-6815/6817/6818 and remove the dome camera unit. STEP 2 Rotate the cap and remove it from the camera body. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 8 Apply some lubricant on the cover’s waterproof seal to make the installation process smoother. Attach the optical cover to the camera body. The small protrusions on the cover must align with the four holes on the camera body. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 9 Gently press down the dome cover with two hands on the side of it.  Warning: DO NOT press down on the cover, as shown in the figure; this might cause damage to the camera. STEP 6 Screw the dome cover and body together. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 10 Section 2 - Installation STEP 7 Insert the data cable into the opening on the cap. STEP 8 Connect the 22-pin connector to the slot on the camera enclosure. The connector will lock into place. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Section 2 - Installation STEP 9 Connect the power cable to the power adapter. STEP 10 Connect the power adapter's 3-pin connector to the camera's 3-pin power connector. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 12 Plug the power cable into a wall outlet. Important Notice: The DCS-6815/6817/6818 can operate at temperatures between -40° and 50° C. However, the power adapter is only designed to operate between 0° and 40° C. For locations which will experience...

  • Page 13: Resetting The Camera

    Section 2 - Installation Resetting the Camera The DCS-6815/6817/6818 contains both digital and mechanical components. Thus, if any problems are experienced with the camera, there are two different reset options depending on the type of problem. Mechanical Reset If the mechanical PTZ controls ever stop responding or seem to be locked up, you may reset the mechanical portion of the camera using the communication pin array at the base of the device.

  • Page 14: Standard Or Mini Pendant Mount

    6. Connect the cables to the camera enclosure. Attach the camera enclosure to the mount and affix it with the supplied bolt. Note: After threading the cables, please block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponges to prevent insects from entering the tube. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Ceiling Mounting - Straight Tube

    7. Connect the cables to the camera enclosure. Attach the camera enclosure to the cap and affix it with the supplied bolt. Note: After threading the cables, please block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponges to prevent insects from entering the tube. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions will help you to search and setup your IP camera smoothly and quickly. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, click Windows ®...

  • Page 17: Access The Dcs-6815/6817/6818 With An Internet Browser

    Section 3 - Configuration Access the DCS-6815/6817/6818 with an Internet Browser Open your Internet Explorer Web browser and enter the IP address for your Internet Camera (http://192.168.0.20). In the example, this address is 192.168.0.20. Your address may differ depending on your network setup.

  • Page 18: D-Viewcam Device Pack Setup

    D-ViewCam Device Pack Setup D-ViewCam software is included for the administrator to manage multiple D-Link IP cameras remotely. You may use the software to configure all the advanced settings for your cameras. D-ViewCam is a comprehensive management tool for IP surveillance.

  • Page 19: Live Video

    Pan Speed: There are 16 speeds for pan control. 1 is the slowest and 16 is the fastest. Tilt Speed: There are 16 speeds for pan control. 1 is the slowest and 16 is the fastest. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Begins recording to the specified location. Pressing this Recording: button a second time will stop the recording. Set Storage Designates a folder where snapshots and video will be Folder: saved. Start/Stop Digital Output: Sends a signal to the attached digital device. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Click this button to begin listening to the audio feed from a microphone connected to the camera (audio in). Start/Stop Talking: Click this button to begin sending audio to speakers connected to the camera (audio out). Go To (Preset): Selecting a preset from this list will load the preset in the Live Video windows. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Setup

    Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the internet. Click Next to continue. Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose.

  • Page 23: Dynamic Dns

    If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the camera to update your IP address automatically, Select Enable DDNS and enter your host information. Click Next to continue. Enter a name for your camera and click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 24 If you have selected DHCP, you will see a summary of your settings, including the camera's IP address. Please write down all of this information as you will need it in order to access your camera. Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Motion Detection Setup Wizard

    Please see the Motion Detection section on page 43 for information about how to configure motion detection. Step 2 This step allows you to enable motion detection based on a customized schedule. Specify the day and hours. You may also choose to always record motion. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 26 Click Next to continue. Step 4 You have completed the Motion Detection Wizard. Please verify your settings and click Apply to save them. Please wait a few moments while the camera saves your settings and restarts. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Network Setup

    Enabling this setting allows your camera to be configured as a UPnP device on your network. Enable UPnP Port Enabling this setting allows the camera to add port forwarding Forwarding: entries into the router automatically on a UPnP capable network. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 28 Bandwidth: heavily loaded network. Entering a value of '0' indicates that the camera should not monitor bandwidth. Specifying other values will limit the camera's transfer speed to the specified number of Kilobytes per second. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Dynamic Dns

    Enter your user name or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS. Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Timeout: Enter DNS Timeout values. Status: Indicates the connection status, which is automatically determined by the system. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Image Setup

    Select which mask area you would like to set. You may set up to 16 different masked areas. H Size: Specifies the horizontal length of the masked area in pixels. V Size: Specifies the vertical length of the masked area in pixels. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 31 Sharpness: This function controls the amount of sharpening applied to the image. Excomp: Exposure compensation can be used to adjust exposure. Reset to Defaults: Click this button to reset these settings to their defaults. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Audio And Video

    Select this option to disable Audio In. Audio In Gain Level: Select 20 or 26 dB to make the audio louder. Audio Out Off: Select this option to disable Audio Out. Audio Out Volume Level: Choose a level between 1 and 10. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Ptz Setup

    You may turn on the home function and specify the PTZ behavior. Digital Zoom: You may turn digital zoom on or off. Freeze: If this option is turned on, the image will freeze at the end of the predefined path and return to the starting point. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 34 This option turns on 2D noise reduction which may improve picture quality. 3DNR: This option turns on 3D noise reduction which may further improve image quality. Tilt Angle: The option allows you to adjust the minimum and maximum tilt angle of the camera. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Preset

    4. Click Rename. Set a Preset as the Home Position 1. Select the page number. 2. Select the preset from the preset list. 3. Click Set. Reset the Home Position to Default 1. Click Default. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 36 Select a preset point from the Preset List. b. Specify the Dwell Time. c. Specify the Camera Speed. 3. Repeat steps a,b, and c, for up to 64 points. 4. Click Save to save your preset sequence. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Motion Detection

    Right clicking on the camera image brings up the following menu options: Select All: Draws a motion detection area over the entire screen. Clear All: Clears any motion detection areas that have been drawn. Restore: Restores the previously specified motion detection areas. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Time And Date

    Set the Date and Time Manually: This option allows you to set the time and date manually. Copy Your Computer's Time Settings: This will synchronize the time information from your PC. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Event Setup

    2. To delete the selected item from the drop-down menu of event, server or media, click Delete. 3. Click on the item name to pop up a window for modifying. Note: You can add up to four events, five servers, and five media fields. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Application

    Application In a typical application, when motion is detected, the DCS-6815/6817/6818 Network Camera sends images to a FTP server or via e-mail as notifications. As shown in the illustration below, an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection or external digital input devices.

  • Page 41: Add Server

    Enter the unique name of your server. E-mail: Enter the configuration for the target e-mail server account. FTP: Enter the configuration for the target FTP server account. Network Storage: Specify a network storage device. Only one network storage device is supported. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Add Media

    The maximal file size would be generated. File name prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name of the video clip. System log: Select this option to save events to the camera system log. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Specify the maximal recording duration in seconds. You can set up to ten seconds. For example: If the Pre-event recording is set to five seconds and the Maximum duration is set to ten seconds, the Network Camera continues to record for another four seconds after a trigger is activated. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 44 8 sec. 9 sec. 10 sec. The moment the trigger is activated. File name prefix Enter the text that will be added at the beginning of the file name. VIDEOS20080104_100341 Date and time suffix File name prefix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Add Event

    Network Lost: Triggers and event when the network is lost. Time: Select Always or enter the time interval. Trigger D/O: Select to trigger the digital output for a specific number of seconds when an event occurs. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Recording

    Size of each file for recording: File size for each recording file. You may input the value in the range of 200-5000. File Name Prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name of the recording file(s). D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Advanced

    Normal Close is for digital input that is activated when the circuit is opened. For example: Connect the Alarm input terminal to ALM GND to activate [NC] or floating (unconnected) [NO] to deactivate D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Icr

    Day Mode: The Day mode disables the IR Cut Filter. Night Mode: The Night mode enables the IR Cut Filter. Schedule Mode: You can specify a time period for which Day mode will always be used. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Https

    Create a certificate request and install Status: Displays the status of the certificate. Note: The certificate cannot be removed while the HTTPS is still enabled. To remove the certificate you must first uncheck Enable HTTPS secure connection. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Access List

    Section 3 - Configuration Access List Here you can set access permissions for users to view your DCS-6815/6817/6818. Allow list: The list of IP addresses that have the access right to the camera. Start IP address: The starting IP Address of the devices (such as a computer) that have permission to access the video of the camera.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Enable OSD: Select this option to enable the On-Screen Display feature for your camera. Label: Enter a label for the camera. Show Time: Select this option to enable the time-stamp display on the video screen. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Backup And Restore

    Load Configuration. Restore to Factory You may reset your camera and restore the factory Default: settings by clicking Restore Factory Defaults. Reboot Device: This will restart your camera. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Firmware Upgrade

    Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade The camera's current firmware version will be displayed on this screen. You may visit the D-Link Support Website to check for the latest available firmware version. To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-6815/6817/6818, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive.

  • Page 54: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This section displays detailed information about your device and network settings. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Logs

    Section 3 - Configuration Logs This page displays the log information of your camera. You may download the information by clicking Download. You may also click Clear to delete the saved log information. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help This page provides helpful information regarding camera operation. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Di/Do Configuration

    DI/DO Pin Block Specifications Definition Cable AC 24-1/DC (+) 20AWG ALM NC 20AWG AC 24-2/DC (–) ALM NO 20AWG ALM COM 24AWG ISOG ALM-1 ALM-3 ALM-2 ALM-4 ALM-5 ALM-6 ALM-7 ALM-8 ALM GND VGND 24AWG Video D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Digital Input Diagram

    Section 3 - Configuration Digital Input Diagram Alarm Input: ALM-1 ~ 8 - ALM GND D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Digital Output Diagram

    Section 3 - Configuration Digital Output Diagram Alarm Output: ALM NC / ALM NO – ALM COM (NC: normal close, NO: normal open) Max. load 3A, max. voltage 120V AC relay output. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking. 4. Can the DCS-6815/6817/6818 be connected to the network if it consists of only private IP addresses? Yes, the Internet Camera can be connected to a LAN with private IP addresses.

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    Network Network Protocols IPv4, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP Client, NTP Client (D-Link), DNS Client, DDNS Client (D-Link), SMTP Client, FTP Client, HTTP / HTTPS, Samba Client, PPPoE, UPnP Port Forwarding, RTP / RTSP/ RTCP, IP filtering, 3GPP, IGMP, ONVIF Compliant Security ƒ...
  • Page 62 Storage Temperature -20° to 70° C (-4° to 158° F) Weatherproof IP-66 standard Vandal-proof IK-10 standard Humidity 20% to 80% non-condensing Weight 2.6 kg (5.9 lbs) Certifications CE (Class A), CE LVD (EN60965-1), FCC (Class A), ICES-003, C-Tick D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
  • Page 63 Appendix C - Technical Specifications Dimensions Version 1.2 6/24/2011 D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...

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