Backup and Restore ..........39 Firmware Upgrade ..........40 Configuration ............. 15 Installation Wizard ..........15 Device Info ..............41 Access the DCS-6815/6817/6818 with an Internet DI/DO Pin Block Specifications ........ 42 Browser ..............16 Digital Input Diagram ..........43 Live Video .............. 17 Digital Output Diagram ..........
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 •...
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.
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.
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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STEP 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 temperatures outside of this range, the camera may need to draw power from a difference source, such as a building's emergency/backup power system.
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.
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...
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...
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 ®...
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.
PTZ Speed: There are 8 speeds for PTZ control - 1 is the slowest and 8 is the fastest. AutoPan: Starts a pre-defined AutoPan movement. Sequence: Starts a pre-defined sequence movement. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
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Begins recording to the specified location. Pressing this button Recording: 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...
Manual Internet Connection Setup. This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new DCS-6815/6817/6818 and connect it to the Internet. Click Next to proceed. Click Next You may configure your camera using: DHCP Connection (by default), where your DHCP server will automatically assign dynamic IP to your device.
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Configure the correct time to ensure that all events are triggered, captured and scheduled at the right time. Then, click Next to proceed. Click Next This page displays your configured settings. Click Apply to save and activate the setting, or Back to change your settings. Click Apply D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Motion Detection option from the Setup menu. This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure motion detection settings. Please see page 26 for more information on these individual settings. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Set the timeout period the camera will wait between IP updates to the dynamic DNS server. Username: Enter the username for the DDNS host. Password: Enter the password or key for your DDNS account. Verify Password: Reenter the password or key for the DDNS account. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Adjust this control to increase/decrease the color contrast of the camera image. Saturation: Adjust this control to increase/decrease the color saturation of the picture. Hue: Adjust this control to change the overall color of the image. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
This option controls the number of frames displayed per second for video streaming. GOP Size: Enable this option to adjust the smoothness of streaming video. The options include 1 * FPS and 2 * FPS. A larger number may produce a smoother picture. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Defines the basic sensitivity of the motion detection. Adjust Sensitivity: this value first. Low values mean that minor motions lasting only a short time will not trigger the alarm. Acceptable values are between 1 and 100. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
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...
In this mode, the Automatic Gain Control circuit controls exposure. The shutter speed and iris will automatically function in cooperation with AGC to achieve a consistent video output level. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
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This mode displays only monochrome images captures using the infrared function. Auto Activate the infrared function whenever necessary (nighttime / low light). Set Home: The camera will resume the specified PTZ action after the specified idle period of no manual operation. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Speed: The speed at which the camera should move between the specified presets. Delete/Modify: You may select a defined preset and delete or modify it. Note: All preset points must be valid to ensure proper operation. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Set Start Point. Move the camera view to the desired end point and click Set End Point. Direction: Choose the direction that the camera should pan. Speed: Choose the speed at which the camera should pan. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Set End: Press this button once you are done setting the cruise path. Test: Pressing this button will display the cruise path that has been specified. Stop: Press stop to cancel the cruise path test. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
V Size: Specifies the vertical length of the masked area in pixels. Set Mask: Click this button to set the mask area after specifying the settings. Clear Mask: Click this button to clear the selected mask. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
You may choose to trigger recording by motion detection or digital output. Pre-record Time: This is the amount of time that will be recorded prior to the event. Post-record Time: This is the amount of time that will be recorded after the event. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
This is the SMTP port that the server runs on. The default value is 25. Click this button to test the SMTP port. If a connection is Test SMTP: operable, the system will display the message "Success." Note: The DCS-6815/DCS-6817/DCS-6818 do not support SSL mail servers. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Enable your D/O port as well as how the event will be triggered. Enable D/O Selecting this checkbox will enable a preset movement when Signal: motion is detected, or when input is received from a digital device. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Here you can enable a preset movement as well as how the event will be triggered. Enable Preset Selecting this checkbox will enable the first preset camera Movement: movement when motion is detected, or when input is received from a digital device. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Select this box to enable the name on the camera image. Show OSD Label: Select this box to enable the date on the camera image. Show OSD Date: Select this box to enable the date on the camera image. Show OSD Time: D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
You may enable this option to restore to factory defaults. Be Restore To Factory advised that all previously saved settings will be erased. Defaults: You may click this button to reboot the camera. Reboot Device: D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Firmware Upgrade The camera’s firmware version and date will be displayed on this page. You may go to the D-Link Support Page to check for the latest firmware versions available. 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This section displays detailed information about your device and network settings. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
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...
The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking. 5. 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.
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7. Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem? The video images might be noisy if the Internet Camera is used in a very low light environment. To solve this issue you need more lighting. D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
Check your IP Address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.
Up to 30 fps at 352 x 240 -10° ~ 190° Tilt travel Up to 30 fps at 720 x 480 0.225° Pan / Tilt preset accuracy PAL Support: 5° ~ 400° Pan / Tilt preset speed D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...
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Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or above WEIGHT 2.6 Kg (5.9 lbs) POWER INPUT AC 24 V POWER CONSUMPTION Max 65 W (with heater) OPERATING TEMPERATURE -40° to 50° C (-40° to 122° F) Version 1.1 3/15/2010 D-Link DCS-6815/6817/6818 User Manual...