D-Link DCS-1110 - Network Camera User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 d-link dcs-1110 user manual table of contents product overview ........................................................4 package contents ...................................................4 system requirements .............................................4 introduction ..............................

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    3 d-link dcs-1110 user manual table of contents how to rotate the view .........................................56 how to take a snap-shot with the camera ............58 how to start recording .........................................58 how to stop recording ............................................

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    4 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 1 - product overview • d-link dcs-1110 10/100 tx poe internet camera • power adapter (5.0v, 2.5a) • cat5 ethernet cable • camera stand • cd-rom with software and manual • quick installation guide system requirements • local area network: 10base-t ethernet or 100...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    5 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 1 - product overview introduction congratulations on your purchase of the dcs-1110 internet camera! The dcs-1110 is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a pc camera, the dcs-1110 is a stand-alone system with a built-in cpu and web...

  • Page 6: Features

    6 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 1 - product overview • simple to use - the dcs-1110 is a stand-alone system with a built-in cpu, requiring no special hardware or software such as pc frame grabber cards. The dcs-1110 supports activex mode for internet explorer. All that is required is a compute...

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    7 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 1 - product overview • remote monitioring utility - the ipview se application adds enhanced features and functionality for the internet camera and allows administrators to configure and access the internet camera from a remote site via intranet or internet. Other...

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    8 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview connections ethernet cable connector the dcs-1110 features an rj-45 connector for connections to 10base-t ethernet cabling or 100base-tx fast ethernet cabling. The port supports 802.3af power over ethernet (poe) and the nwa...

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    9 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview leds power led the power led is positioned on the right side of the dcs-1110 lens. Steady blue confirms that the dcs-1110 is powered on. Link led the link led is positioned on the right side of the dcs-1110’s lens. It is loc...

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    10 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 2 - installation hardware installation attach the external power supply attach the external power supply to the dc power input connector located on the rear panel of the dcs-1110 and connect it to your local power supply. Note: power source is confirmed when the...

  • Page 11: Security

    11 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 2 - installation security to ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the dcs-1110, the administrator has the exclusive privilege to authorize all users. The dcs-1110 supports multi-level password protection/access that can be restricted by...

  • Page 12: Using The Setup Wizard

    12 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 2 - installation follow the simple steps below to run the setup wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the d-link dcs-1110 cd into your cd-rom drive. Click on installation wizard using the setup wizard.

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    13 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 2 - installation click next click yes.

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    14 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 2 - installation click next click finish.

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    15 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 2 - installation now you should install ffdshow, this will install the proper codec that will allow you to playback recorded video taken by the dcs-1110. Select a language. Click ok click next.

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    16 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 2 - installation click i agree click next.

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    17 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 2 - installation click install click next.

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    18 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 2 - installation click finish to run the setup wizard, click on start->programs->d-link setup wizard. Select the camera you want to setup and click wizard. Click wizard.

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    19 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 2 - installation click next click next this page shows the current network settings of the camera. Click next to continue..

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    20 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 2 - installation click restart click link click link to open a web-browser and access the configuration utility. (see page 21).

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    21 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration to access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as internet explorer and enter the ip address that you assigned to the dcs-1110. Click go. In this example, the ip address is 192.168.0.100. Enter the user name and password. The facto...

  • Page 22: Home

    22 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration this page is used to set up the dcs-1110 using the wizard to walk you through setting up the camera for your network. This will allow you to change the configuration settings of the dcs-1110. This will turn on the built-in microphone on the dcs-...

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    23 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration click to log out of the dcs-1110. If you would like to view or configure the camera, you will need to log in again. This option adjust the camera sensor’s setting to avoid the image flickering issue under certain light sources. Only use this opti...

  • Page 24: Advanced

    24 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration select the viewing video quality. By default the quality is set to high. This is the size of the video display. By default the capture resolution is set to vga (640x480). This is the size of the video display. By default the capture resolution ...

  • Page 25: User

    25 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration enter the user name in this field. A maximum of 32 user names are allowed, however each user name must be different. The maximum length for the user name is 16 characters (printable ascii). Enter the user’s password you want to assign to the sp...

  • Page 26: Lan

    26 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration if you are using a lan connection, select either static ip or dhcp client. If you are manually assigning a static ip, enter your ip address, ip subnet mask, gateway ip address, and dns into the fields provided. If you are using a dhcp network, y...

  • Page 27: Pppoe

    27 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration if you are using a pppoe connection, click the yes button and enter the user name and password for your pppoe account. Pppoe: pppoe.

  • Page 28: Ddns

    28 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration dynamic dns (domain name service) is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing (dynamic) ip address. With most cable and dsl connections, you are assigned a dynamic ip address and that address is used only for the duration of that ...

  • Page 29: Url Jpg

    29 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration adjust the resolution for the picture. Specify the file name for the url. The default setting is “imode”. The url will be: http://ip_address_of_camera/imode. Asp imode: url jpg imode page name:.

  • Page 30: Tools

    30 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration enter the administrator user name (admin). Enter the current password. Enter the new administrator password with a maximum length of 16 (printable ascii) characters. Confirm the new password by entering it again. User name: password: new passwor...

  • Page 31: System

    31 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration the current camera time. The current camera date. Enter the ip address or domain name of the time server. Leaving the box blank will connect the camera to default time servers. This is optional. Press set time to set the time to the ntp server....

  • Page 32: Default

    32 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration click the restart button to restart the camera system. Click the restore button to restore factory default settings. This means that any changes made will be lost and the system will be reset to the initial status when shipped from the factory....

  • Page 33: Firmware

    33 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration after you have downloaded the new firmware, click browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click apply to complete the firmware upgrade. Browse: you can upgrade the firmware by using this tool. First, check the d-link support site ...

  • Page 34: Recording

    34 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration clicking on the box will enable uploading of images to your network storage device. Select either anonymous or account. By selecting anonymous, no user name or password is required. If you select account from the drop down menu, you will need t...

  • Page 35: Trigger

    35 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration the user name used to log into your e-mail account (e.G. Jdoe or jdoe@yourisp.Com depending on your isp). The password used to log into your e-mail account. (the password will appear as dots instead of entered characters.) the domain name or ip...

  • Page 36: Motion Detection

    36 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration click on the motion button to enable motion detection. Sets the measurable difference between two sequential images that would indicate motion. Sets the amount of motion in the window being monitored that is required to initiate a motion detect...

  • Page 37: Port

    37 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration this is the port that allows the user to connect to the camera’s user interface. By default the port is set to 80. You may change the port number if using multiple cameras. Note: if your wish to enable remote viewing of your camera, you must al...

  • Page 38: Status

    38 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration the device info screen lists the settings that are currently set for the dcs-1110 status device info this is the port used to stream the video from ipview program. It can be set to a port other than the default tcp port 5100. Ip view port:.

  • Page 39: Help

    39 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration click on the help tab to access descriptions of the particular function you need help with. The help screen is organized in the order of the tabs and then each menu item under that tab. Help.

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    40 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration installing the dcs-1110 behind a router a local ip address is required to configure your camera and to view your camera. The ip address of the camera is located in the advanced > lan page. If you wish to use a different ip address, be sure that ...

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    41 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration opening ports will allow users to view the camera via the internet. The ports that are opened must be unique for each camera in order to successfully view the images remotely. The http and av ports are located in the tools > port page. Please r...

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    42 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration the virtual server ports of your router must be opened for remote access to your camera. This is also referred to as port forwarding. The d-link di-624 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Please proceed as follows: • sele...

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    43 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration the d-link di-624 is used in this example. The wan ip address is located in the status > device info page. In this example, the internet (wan) ip address is 24.163.122.90. Please refer to the screenshot to the right. Note: because a dynamic wan...

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    44 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration after all settings have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside of the network will have access to the camera through a standard web browser. To access from the internet, simply type in the internet (wan) ip address of the router, foll...

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    45 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration ipview se software is included for administrators to manage up to 4 dcs-1110s remotely. Administrators can also record to hard drive and configure advanced settings for the dcs-1110. Ipview se is a complete software management tool for the dcs-1...

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    46 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration click next click yes.

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    47 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration click next click finish.

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    48 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration after successfully installing the ipview se, the application program for the dcs-1110 is automatically installed to \programs\ipview se directory. To start running the ipview se click on start > programs > ipview se > ipview se. Once the ipview...

  • Page 49: Ipview Se

    49 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration this section describes the operation of the ipview se application user interface with detailed procedures for using the application. Ipview se allows you to manage your cameras by enabling you to search, configure, and preview all the dcs-1110s ...

  • Page 50: Ipview Se Icon Description

    50 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration system configure connect/disconnect assign ip to a camera liberate camera camera’s extra information configure camera from web motion setting manual recording schedule recording motion recording scan combine play help/about minimize close rotate ...

  • Page 51: Add A New Camera

    51 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration to add a new camera select the camera button from the ipview se. Make sure that the grey lights are on when clicking the camera button. A green light under the camera button means that there is already a camera connected. Select the camera you ...

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    52 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration highlight the camera you wish to add and click on add. The camera will automatically be added into the ipview se list view. If you add the same camera more than once you will receive the following message (see below). If the login camera dialog...

  • Page 53: How to Delete A Camera

    53 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration click the liberate camera button on the ipview se, while you are connected to the camera you would like deleted. The ipview se camera button become available as soon as you click on the liberate camera button. The green light from under the cam...

  • Page 54: How to Change The Ip Address

    54 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration to change a camera’s ip address, you must highlight the camera you wish to change. Click the change ip address button and the change ip address dialog box will appear. Select manually assign ip if you want to connect manually to the camera by p...

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    55 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration select the combine buttonon the ipview se and you should see all four cameras combined (see image below). A maximum of 4 cameras can be viewed simultaneously with ipview se. Select any of the four cameras for the view mode format. If there is a...

  • Page 56: How to Rotate The View

    56 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration in view mode format, click on the rotate button and the image should rotate 90 o to the left (see image below). Click the view/list button . All the cameras and their properties, such as the camera name, ip address, user name, and functional in...

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    57 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration zoom click the zoom button to zoom in on the camera image. The options under zoom are fit window x1, x1.5, x2, x2.5, x3, x3.5, and x4. Color setting click the color setting button , to adjust the brightness, contrast, and hue. Wake up control p...

  • Page 58: How to Start Recording

    58 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration to start recording with a camera, click the manual recording button . An avi file will appear in your ipview se folder. Note: you must stop recording before changing any camera settings. In view mode format select the snapshot button located on ...

  • Page 59: Camera Settings

    59 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration once you have completed the initial configuration of the dcs-1110 using the web-based interface, you can review or change your configuration using either the web-based configuration utility or the settings in the dcs-1110 ipview se. Configure camer...

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    60 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration manual recording click the manual recording button , to begin recording images from your camera. Schedule recording click the schedule recording button to record based on a specific time and date. Click add to set the time and date for recording...

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    61 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration select date mode and enter in the start date/time, and stop date/time. The camera will start to record according to the specified date and time period entered. Select week mode to specify which date to record during the time period. Motion recor...

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    62 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration camera’s extra information click the camera’s extra information button to view information about your camera. Play click the play button to playback video recorded from your camera..

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    63 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration system configure click the system configure button on the ipview se. The dcs-1110 will not have a profile to load initially, you will have to select all of your cameras and then click the save or save as buttons to save your profile. Up to four cam...

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    64 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration the single hdd reserved space option permits reserved hdd space from 500 mb to 1000 mb. The split recording file option is used to adjust the file size for recording the video images (the default setting is 10mb). If the recorded video files reac...

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    65 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration the reserved hdd space per camera option allows old video files to be overwritten and replaced by new recorded files. This field refers to the amount of space left on your drive before overwrite takes place. For instance if you select 1000 mb and...

  • Page 66: Uninstall Ipview Se

    66 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration click on start menu > programs > ipview se > uninstall ipview se. A new prompt screen will be displayed like the one below confirming the removal. At the confirm uninstall dialog box, click ok to continue the process. The installshield wizard pro...

  • Page 67: Frequently Asked Questions

    67 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration what is an internet camera? The internet camera is a stand-alone system connecting directly to an ethernet or fast ethernet network. It is different from the conventional pc camera, the internet camera is an all-in-one system with built-in cpu ...

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    68 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration can the internet camera be used outdoors? The internet camera is not weatherproof. It needs to be equipped with a weatherproof case to be used outdoors and it is not recommended. What network cabling is required for the internet camera? The int...

  • Page 69: Internet Camera Installation

    69 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration why does the power led not light up constantly? The power supply used might be at fault. Confirm that you are using the provided power supply, which is dc 5v, for the internet camera and verify that the power supply is well connected. Why does t...

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    70 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration why does the internet camera work locally but not externally? This might be caused by the firewall protection. Check the internet firewall with your system administrator. The firewall may need to have some settings changed in order for the interne...

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    71 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration the images are poor quality, how can i improve the image quality? Make sure that your computers display properties are set to at least 16-bit color. Using 16 or 256 colors on your computer will produce dithering artifacts in the image, making t...

  • Page 72: How to Ping Your Ip Address

    72 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration the ping (packet internet groper) command can determine whether a specific ip address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for a reply. It is a very useful tool to confirm if the ip address conflicts with the intern...

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    73 d-link dcs-1110 user manual section 3 - configuration if you fail to connect to your camera you will see the following: check to see if you have entered your camera’s ip address correctly or reassign your camera’s ip address..

  • Page 74: Time Zone Table

    74 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix c - technical specifications gmt stands for greenwich mean time, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from. Time zone table.

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    75 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix c - technical specifications.

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Camera Focus

    76 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix c - technical specifications to help you get the best image quality, keep in mind that while adjusting the dcs-1110 focus you can preview the image quality from your web browser. Note: you can further adjust the internet camera’s image quality through the web c...

  • Page 77: Technical Specifications

    77 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix c - technical specifications remote management • configuration accessible via a web browser • record to a local hard drive via a web browser networking protocol tcp/ip, http, smtp, ntp, dns, dhcp, upnp™, pppoe, ddns, poe support connectivity • 10/100mbps fast et...

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    78 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix c - technical specifications operating environment • operating temperature 41°f ~ 104°f • storage temperature -13°f ~ 50°f • humidity 5% ~ 95% warranty 1-year.

  • Page 79: Contacting Technical Support

    79 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix d - contacting technical support contacting technical support d-link provides free technical support for customers within the united states and within canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. And canadian customers can contact d-lin...

  • Page 80: Warranty

    80 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix e - warranty warranty subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, d-link systems, inc. (“d-link”) provides this limited warranty: • only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from d-link or its authorized reseller or distribut...

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    81 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix e - warranty limited software warranty: d-link warrants that the software portion of the product (“software”) will substantially conform to d-link’s then current functional specifications for the software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the ...

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    82 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix e - warranty • after an rma number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the rma number must be prominently marked on the outside of t...

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    83 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix e - warranty if any implied warranty cannot be disclaimed in any territory where a product is sold, the duration of such implied warranty shall be limited to the duration of the applicable warranty period set forth above. Except as expressly covered under the ...

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    84 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix e - warranty ce mark warning: this is a class b product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Fcc statement: this equipment has been tested and found to comply w...

  • Page 85: Registration

    85 d-link dcs-1110 user manual appendix f - registration version 1.00 april 11, 2006 product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration.