D-Link DCS-2230L, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual Full HD Wireless Day Night Network Camera Version 1 00 11 10 2014 DCS 2230L ...

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Page 3: ...Users 18 Manual Hardware Installation 20 WPS Push Button Setup 21 Mount the Camera 22 mydlink 23 Configuration 24 Using the Configuration Interface 24 Live Video 25 Setup 27 Setup Wizard 27 Network Setup 33 Wireless Setup 36 Dynamic DNS 37 Image Setup 38 Audio and Video 40 Preset 42 Motion Detection 44 Time and Date 45 Event Setup 46 SD Card 55 Advanced 56 Digital Input Output 56 ICR and IR 57 HTT...

Page 4: ...4 D Link DCS 2230L User Manual DI DO Specifications 67 Technical Specifications 68 Safety Statements 71 ...

Page 5: ...ing please contact your reseller Note Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product DCS 2230L Full HD Wireless Day Night Network Camera CAT5 Ethernet cable Power adapter CD ROM with User Manual and software Quick Installation Guide ...

Page 6: ...ess clients 10 100 Ethernet Broadband Internet connection Web based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following Windows XP Vista 7 8 Linux based or Mac with OS X 10 6 or higher An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 7 0 or higher Firefox 12 or higher Safari 6 0 or higher with Java installed and enabled Chrome 20 or higher Windows Users Make sure you...

Page 7: ...rk your surroundings are To make things convenient support for Wireless N means you can easily connect it to your network when setting up your camera on location Unlike a standard webcam the DCS 2230L is a complete system with a built in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance The DCS 2230L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC over y...

Page 8: ...Utility The D ViewCam application adds enhanced features and functionality for the DCS 2230L and allows administrators to configure and access the DCS 2230L from a remote site via Intranet or Internet Other features include image monitoring recording images to a hard drive viewing up to 32 cameras on one screen and taking snapshots Built in Mic and Speaker Covering all the visual components the DC...

Page 9: ...tus of the camera 3 Infrared LED Used to illuminate the camera s field of view at night 4 PIR Sensor Passive Infrared sensor for motion detection 5 Camera Lens Records video of the surrounding area 6 Light Sensor The IR Cut Removable sensor monitors lighting conditions and switches between color and infrared accordingly 7 Microphone Records audio from the surrounding area 1 4 5 6 7 3 2 ...

Page 10: ... for 5 seconds on your router to set up a wireless connection automatically 3 Reset Button Press and hold this button for 10 seconds to reset the camera 4 Power Connector Connects to the included DC 5 V power adapter 5 DI DO Connector I O connectors for external devices 6 Adjustment Ring Tighten or loosen the adjustment ring to adjust the camera s position 1 5 6 2 4 3 ...

Page 11: ...11 D Link DCS 2230L User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Side View 1 microSD Card Slot Insert a microSD card for Local storage for storing recorded image and video 1 ...

Page 12: ...gree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position your devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may weaken the wireless signal Try to position your access points wireless routers and other networking devices where the signal passes through...

Page 13: ...r mydlink enabled Cloud Router and Zero Configuration will automatically configure your DCS 2230L and automatically add the camera to your mydlink account You can now remotely access your camera from the mydlink com website to manage and monitor your DCS 2230L Connect the Ethernet Cable If using an Ethernet connection Connect the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port located on the back of ...

Page 14: ...r please refer to your router s User Manual The DCS 2230L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router While connecting the status LED will flash When the connection process is complete the status LED will turn solid Note If your router does not supportWPS you can still use the wired connection method on the previous page After Zero Configuration setup is complete your router s w...

Page 15: ...gured details Make a note of the details and click OK to add the camera to your account Check Your mydlink Account Fromanycomputer openawebbrowser gotohttp www mydlink comandlog into your account Once mydlink detects your camera a New Device Found noticewillappearinthebottom leftcorner Clickonthedevicenametocontinue DCS 2230L DCS 2230L ...

Page 16: ...era has been added to your mydlink account You can now view your camera on the mydlink Live View tab Your camera is now set up and you can skip to mydlink on page 23 to learn more about the mydlink features of this camera or to Configuration on page 24 for advanced configuration of your camera DCS 2230L ...

Page 17: ...ur Cloud Camera to go through the Setup Wizard which will guide you step by step through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account Camera Setup Wizard Windows Users Note If the autorun program does not open go to My Computer browse to your CD drive and double click on the autorun exe file ...

Page 18: ...CD drive On the desktop open your CD drive and double click on the SetupWizard file Within 20 30 seconds the SetupWizard will open which will guide you step by step through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account Mac Users ...

Page 19: ...ne Your DCS 2230L camera is now set up Log on to your mydlink account and explore the exciting benefits available to you Your camera is now set up and you can skip to mydlink on page 23 to learn more about the mydlink features of this camera or go to Configurationonpage 24 for advanced configuration of your camera DCS 2230L ...

Page 20: ...his product you will need to go through the Camera Setup Wizard Connect the Ethernet Cable If using an Ethernet connection Connect the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port located on the back of the DCS 2230L and connect it to your router Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the rear panel of the DCS 2230L and connect it to y...

Page 21: ...ace and click on an on screen button to activate the WPS feature If you are not sure where the WPS button is on your router please refer to your router s User Manual The DCS 2230L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router While connecting the status LED will flash When the connection process is complete the status LED will turn solid WPS Push Button Setup If your router suppor...

Page 22: ...the holes first insert the plastic anchors and then the screws 3 Place the mounting base over the screw that is mounted on the wall Make sure to fit the screw heads over the big holes and slide it downward to lock firmly Lightly pull the base forward to make sure that it is locked Please refer to the steps below to assist you with mounting the camera The space between the camera and the screwheads...

Page 23: ...o remotely access your camera from the www mydlink com website After signing in to your mydlink account you will see a screen similar to the following For more details on using your camera with mydlink go to the Support section of the mydlink website and check the User Manual section for your product to find the latest instruction guide for your camera s mydlink features ...

Page 24: ... in web configuration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DCS 2230L At the end of the wizard enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser such as Mozilla Firefox To log in use the username admin and the password you created in the Installation Wizard If you did not create a password the default password is blank After entering your password click OK DCS 2...

Page 25: ... motion feature for your camera must be enabled Recording Indicator When a recording is in progress this indicator will change color Control Pad This control pad can be used to electronically pan tilt and zoom ePTZ within the camera s predefined view area if one has been defined Auto Pan Starts the automatic panning function The ROI will pan from back and forth within the FOV Stop Stops automatic ...

Page 26: ...e 2 Video Profile 3 Full screen mode Taking a Snapshot Record a Video Clip Set a Storage Folder Listen Stop Audio In from microphone Start Stop Audio Out to speaker Start Stop Digital Output This window indicates the total field of view FOV of the camera The red box indicates the visible region of interest ROI You may select the interface language using this menu Global View Language ...

Page 27: ...you may click Manual Internet Connection Setup to manually configure your DCS 2230L and skip to Network Setup on page 33 To quickly configure your DCS 2230L s motion detection settings click Motion Detection Setup Wizard If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard click Manual Motion Detection Setup and skip to Motion Detection on page 44 ...

Page 28: ... 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 Click Next to continue ...

Page 29: ...Enter the correct configuration information and click Next to continue If you are using PPPoE select Enable PPPoE and enter your User Name and Password otherwise click Next to continue 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 Ne...

Page 30: ...hat all events will be triggered as scheduled Click Next to continue 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 ...

Page 31: ...nd adjust the camera s ability to detect movement You may specify whether the camera should capture a snapshot or a video clip when motion is detected Please see the Motion Detection section on Motion Detection on page 44 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 al...

Page 32: ... choose not to receive notifications or to receive notifications via e mail or FTP Please enter the relevant information for your e mail or FTP account 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 ...

Page 33: ...camera to obtain an IP address automatically If you choose DHCP you do not need to fill out the IP address settings You may obtain a static or fixed IP address and other network information from your network administrator for your camera A static IP address may simplify access to your camera in the future Enter the fixed IP address in this field This number is used to determine if the destination ...

Page 34: ... Enter the username and password for your PPPoE account Re enter your password in the Confirm Password field You may obtain this information from your ISP The default port number is 80 The default name is video mjpg where is the number of the stream You may use a PC with a secure browser to connect to the HTTPS port of the camera The default port number is 443 The port number that you use for RTSP...

Page 35: ...the router s settings will override the QoS settings of the camera EnabletheIPv6settingtousetheIPv6protocol Enabling the option allows you to manually set up the address specify an optional IP address specify an optional router and an optional primary DNS The DCS 2230L allows you to multicast each of the available streams via group address and specify the TTL value for each stream Enter the port a...

Page 36: ...he wireless access point you wish to use Use the drop down box to select the mode of the wireless network you wish to connect to Infrastructure is normally used to connect to an access point or router Ad Hoc is usually used to connect directly to another computer If you are using Ad Hoc mode select the channel of the wireless network you wish to connect to or select Auto Select the authentication ...

Page 37: ...o save your changes Enable DDNS Server Address Host Name User Name Password Timeout Status Select this checkbox to enable the DDNS function Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pull down menu or enter the server address manually Enter the host name of the DDNS server Enter the user name or e mail used to connect to your DDNS account Enter the password used to connect to your DDNS server accou...

Page 38: ... to draw a mask area Right clicking on the camera image brings up the following menu options Disable All Disables all mask areas Enable All Enables all mask areas Reset All Clears all mask areas Click Save for the mask to take effect If the video flickers try enabling this setting This will mirror the image horizontally This will flip the image vertically When turning Flip on you may want to consi...

Page 39: ...create 3 different custom exposure modes The Max Gain setting will allow you to control the maximum amount of gain to apply to brighten the picture This setting controls the amount of noise reduction that will be applied to the picture Adjust this setting to compensate for backlit subjects Adjust this setting to alter the color intensity strength This setting controls the amount of coloration from...

Page 40: ... or 16 9 widescreen Set the video codec to be used to MJPEG or H 264 JPEG can be selected for image mode Frame size determines the total capture resolution and View window area determines the Live Video viewing window size If the Frame size is larger than the Live Video size you can use the ePTZ controls to look around 16 9 1920x1080 1280x720 800x450 640x360 480x270 320x176 4 3 1920x1080 1280x720 ...

Page 41: ... quality choose Constant bit rate and select the desired bandwidth The bps will affect the bit rate of the video recorded by the camera Higher bit rates result in higher video quality Select the image quality level for the camera to try to maintain High quality levels will result in increased bit rates Selecting this checkbox will mute incoming audio This setting controls the amount of gain applie...

Page 42: ...ce This selects which video profile to use You may select a value between 1 and 10 0 is the slowest and 10 is the fastest Use these buttons to move to a specific part of the viewing area which you can then set as a preset Click the Home button to return to the center of the viewing area Enter the name of the preset you want to create then click the Add button to make a new preset If an existing pr...

Page 43: ...he preset name will appear in the list followed by the dwell time to view that preset for You can rearrange your presets in the sequence by selecting a preset in the sequence then clicking the arrow buttons to move it higher or lower in the current sequence Clicking the trash can button will remove the currently selected preset from the sequence If you want to change the dwell time for a preset se...

Page 44: ...difference between two sequential images that would indicate motion Please enter a value between 0 and 100 Specifies the amount of motion in the window being monitored that is required to initiate an alert If this is set to 100 motion is detected within the whole window will trigger a snapshot Drawthemotiondetectionareabydraggingyourmouse in the window indicated by the red square To erase a motion...

Page 45: ...tings Select your time zone from the drop down menu Select this to enable Daylight Saving Time Select this option to allow your camera to configure the Daylight Saving settings automatically SelectingthisoptionallowsyoutoconfiguretheDaylight Saving date and time manually Sets the amount of time to be added or removed when Daylight Saving is enabled Enable this feature to obtain time automatically ...

Page 46: ... input devices When an event is triggered a specified action will be performed You can configure the DCS 2230L to send snapshots or videos to your e mail address or FTP site To start plotting an event it is suggested to configure server and media columns first so that the DCS 2230L will know what action shall be performed when a trigger is activated Event Condition Action Media what to send Server...

Page 47: ...ions Server Media Event Recording 1 To add a new item event server or media click Add A screen will appear and allow you to update the fields accordingly 2 To delete the selected item from the pull down menu of event server or media click Delete 3 Click on the item name to pop up a window for modifying ...

Page 48: ... e mail server account Enter the configuration for the target FTP server account Specify a network storage device Only one network storage device is supported Use the camera s onboard SD card storage You can configure up to 5 servers to save snapshots and or video to After making any changes click the Save Settings button to save your changes You can click Test to test your configurations ...

Page 49: ... Audio and Video on page 40 for more information on video profiles Set the number of pre event images to take Pre event imagesareimagestakenbeforethemaineventsnapshot is taken Set the number of post event images to take Post event images are images taken after the main event snapshot is taken You can set up to 7 post event images to be taken The prefix name will be added on the file name Check it ...

Page 50: ...ore information on video profiles This sets how many seconds to record before the main event video clip starts You can record up to 4 seconds of pre event video Set the maximum length of video to record for your video clips Set the maximum file size to record for your video clips This is the prefix that will be added to the filename of saved video clips Select this option to set the media type to ...

Page 51: ...ority will be executed first Select the delay time before checking the next event It is being used for events of motion detection digital input and PIR triggers Motion is detected during live video monitoring Select the window that needs to be monitored The event is triggered in specified intervals The trigger interval unit is in minutes The external trigger input to the camera Triggers an event w...

Page 52: ...30L User Manual Section 4 Configuration Trigger D O Server Select to trigger the digital output for a specific number of seconds when an event occurs Specify the location where the event information should be saved to ...

Page 53: ...a HDD volume between 200 MB and 2 TB for recording space The recording data will replace the oldest record when the total recording size exceeds this value For example if each recording file is 6 MB and the total cyclical recording size is 600 MB then the camera will record 100 files in the specified location folder and then will delete the oldest file and create a new file for cyclical recording ...

Page 54: ...ing Time of each file for recording File Name Prefix If this is selected files will be separated based on the file size you specify If this is selected files will be separated based on the maximum length you specify The prefix name will be added on the file name of the recording file s ...

Page 55: ...cture video folders If the picture files are stored on the SD card click on the picture folder and choose the picture file you would like to view If video files are stored on the SD card click on the video folder and choose the video file you would like to view Reloads the file and folder information from the SD card Here you may browse and manage the recorded files which are stored on the SD card...

Page 56: ...es and once triggered images will be taken and e mailed After making any changes click the Save Settings button to save your changes Digital Input Output Select D I or D O Mode The camera will send a signal when an event is triggered depending upon the type of device connected to the DI circuit N C stands for Normally Closed This means that the normal state of the circuit is closed Therefore event...

Page 57: ...s to Night mode when needed Day mode enables the IR Cut Filter Night mode disables the IR Cut Filter SetuptheDay Nightmodeusingaschedule Thecamera will enter Day mode at the starting time and return to Night mode at the ending time The camera can enable or disable the IR infrared light according to your preferences This setting lets you adjust IR strength depending on your specific application The...

Page 58: ...ion Note Enable the HTTPS service Choose the way the certificate should be created Three options are available Create a self signed certificate automatically Create a self signed certificate manually Create a certificate request and install Displays the status and details of the certificate Click on CSR Property and Certificate Property to view details of the certificates The certificate cannot be...

Page 59: ...even lists can be configured for both columns TheendingIPAddressofthedevices suchasacomputer that have permission to access the video of the camera Click Add to save the changes made Remove the customized setting from the Allow List The list of IP addresses that have no access rights to the camera Remove the customized setting from the Delete List For example When the range of the Allowed List is ...

Page 60: ...tication Encryption Password Select this to enable SNMPv1 and 2 Enter a name for the read community of your SNMP server Enter a name for the write community of your SNMP server Select this to enable SNMPv3 You will need to ask your network administrator for the SNMP authentication information and input them into the fields below Enter custom names for your read write and read only SNMP accounts in...

Page 61: ... to save the account The user name for the new account The password for the new account All the existing user accounts will be displayed here You may delete accounts included in the list but you may want to reserve at least one as a guest account Create a unique name for your camera that will be added to the file name prefix when creating a snapshot or a video clip Select this option to enable the...

Page 62: ...t You may save your current camera configuration as a file on your computer Locate a pre saved configuration by clicking Browse and then restore the pre defined settings to your camera by clicking Load Configuration You may reset your camera and restore the factory settings by clicking Restore Factory Defaults This will restart your camera Check to enable this feature and select the days and times...

Page 63: ...d and save the latest firmware version from the D Link Support Page to your local hard drive Locate the file on your local hard drive by clicking the Browse button Select the file and click the Upload button to start upgrading the firmware Current Firmware Version Current Product Name File Path Upload Displays the detected firmware version Displays the camera model name Locate the file upgraded fi...

Page 64: ...64 D Link DCS 2230L User Manual Section 4 Configuration Status This page displays detailed information about your device and network connection Device Info DCS 2230L ...

Page 65: ...2230L User Manual Section 4 Configuration 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 Logs ...

Page 66: ...66 D Link DCS 2230L User Manual Section 4 Configuration This page provides helpful information regarding camera operation Help ...

Page 67: ... external relay a diode must be connected in parallel with the load for protection against voltage transients Max loading is 100 mA 2 Digital In DI A switch from DI to DND activated by setting NO or NC 3 DC 5V OUTPUT DC 5 V Output Max 100 mA 4 GND GND Internal 5V Power External 3 12V Power DO DI 5V DND N C N O 100 mA ALARM Reed switch Diode DC Power 5V R DO DI 5V DND N C N O ALARM Reed switch Diod...

Page 68: ... sharpness Video Compression Simultaneous H 264 MJPEG format compression H 264 multicast streaming JPEG for still images Video Resolution 16 9 Up to 30 fps at 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 800 x 450 640 x 360 480 x 270 4 3 Up to 30 fps at 1440 x 1080 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 800 x 600 600 x 480 320 x 240 Audio Support G 711 AAC External Device Interface 10 100 BASE T Fast Ethernet port 802 3af PoE DCS 2210L...

Page 69: ...via web browser Configuration interface accessible via web browser Mobile Support mydlink mobile app for iOS and Android mobile devices D ViewCam System Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 7 32 64 bit Vista 32 64 bit XP Protocol Standard TCP IP D ViewCam Software Functions Remote management control of up to 32 cameras Viewing of up to 32 cameras on one screen Supports all management ...

Page 70: ...70 D Link DCS 2230L User Manual Appendix B Technical Specifications Dimensions ...

Page 71: ...stallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir...

Page 72: ...ation applicable to products purchased outside the United States please contact the corresponding local D Link office Industry Canada Notice This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause ...