Page 2 - for Windows; Table of Contents
2 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Table of Contents Contents of Package .......................................................................................3Minimum System Requirements ......................................................................3Introduction ...................
Page 3 - SECURICAM; Package Contents
3 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Package Contents D-Link SECURICAM DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera Remote Control 12V AC Power Adapter A/V Cables Category 5 Ethernet Cable Camera Stand Quick Installation Guide Installation software and manual on CD Note: Using a power suppl...
Page 4 - Introduction; Motorized Pan and Tilt Operation; Features and Benefits
4 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Introduction The D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-6620 PTZ (Pan, Tilt, and Zoom) Internet Camera is a full featured surveillance system that connects to an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet or broadband Internet connection to provide remote high-quality 2-Way Full Dup...
Page 5 - Powerful Surveillance and Remote Monitoring Utility; IP surveillance; Internal/External Microphone; Web Configuration
5 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Features & Benefits A/V Output The SECURICAM Network DCS-6620 comes with an A/V output allowing you to connect to your TV for local viewing. The DCS-6620 can also be connected directly to your VCR to record activities. Powerful Surveillance and Remote...
Page 6 - Connections; NWay protocol; Power Cord socket; Microphone
6 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Connections Connections Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 socket The DCS-6620 back panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This network port supports the NWay protocol , allowing the PTZ Inte...
Page 7 - Located on the bottom panel of the; Bottom Panel; Attachment socket for the Camera Stand; The; Please; Socket for stand
7 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Connections Located on the bottom panel of the DCS-6620 , the socket is used to connect the camera stand to the PTZ Internet Camera by attaching the screw head on the camera stand to the PTZ Internet Camera. Bottom Panel Attachment socket for the Camera ...
Page 8 - Camera Control; Infrared Remote Control
8 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Connections Included with the DCS-6620 is an infrared remote control. You have the option of controlling the camera via the Pan/Tilt/Zoom Controls using the IP surveillance software, Internet Explorer, or via the infrared remote. To use the remote, make ...
Page 9 - Hardware Installation; Connect an Ethernet cable; Attaching the PTZ Internet Camera to the Camera Stand; Power LED; LED
9 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Connect an Ethernet cable Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DCS-6620’ s back panel and attach it to the network. Attach the external power supply Attach the external power ...
Page 10 - Installation Wizard; Launching the Installation Wizard program
10 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Installation Wizard Installation Wizard After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera, it is necessary to install software to configure and operate the camera. The first step is to install the Installa...
Page 13 - Installation is now complete.; cannot
13 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Installation Wizard Installation is now complete. IMPORTANT: A hardware reset of the PTZ Internet Camera may be required if the Installation Wizard cannot find the camera. To accomplish this reset, lightly insert a paper clip (or a similar sized tool) in...
Page 14 - Installation Wizard; Link to Selected
14 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Installation Wizard The Installation Wizard will now show a MAC address for the DCS-6620 and an IP address. This IP address may not be correct at this step in the installation until you see “Yes” under the assigned column. The camera is now automaticall...
Page 15 - Installation Wizard Screen; Uncheck; Click to uncheck all selected cameras.; Links to; After you click “; Yes; ” to the Verisign
15 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Installation Wizard Screen Installation Wizard Screen The following options are available on the Installation Wizard screen by clicking on the corresponding tab: Search: Click to search for any available cameras to connect to the network. Add: Click to ...
Page 16 - Click Next and then; Setup; to configure Network settings for the
16 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Installation Wizard Screen Network Settings: Here users can configure the Network Settings for the camera. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default router IP, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. Automatically, the option to reset IP address at boot is sele...
Page 17 - Reset to Default; Click the Exit tab to exit the Installation Wizard screen.; Locate the; Upgrade; Package
17 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Installation Wizard Screen Reset to Default About Exit Click the Exit tab to exit the Installation Wizard screen. Click About to display the current version and date of the Installation Wizard. Click the Reset to Default tab to reset the camera’s settin...
Page 18 - Enabling UPnP; Enabling UPnP for Windows; UPnP; is a UPnP; Enabled; ” on the DDNS/UPnP settings page under “Advanced” in the configuration; Go to
18 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Enabling UPnP TM for Windows ® XP Enabling UPnP for Windows ® XP UPnP TM is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-6620 is a UPnP e...
Page 19 - The following screen will appear:
19 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Enabling UPnP TM for Windows ® XP Click Add/Remove Windows Components The following screen will appear: Select Networking Services Click Details Select Universal Plug and Play Click Ok
Page 21 - To view your; My Network Places; After you click on the
21 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Enabling UPnP TM for Windows ® XP Click My Network Places To view your DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera in an Internet browser, go to your Desktop and click My Network Places . Click DCS-6620-146 The last three digits (146), represent the fourth octet of yo...
Page 22 - Installing IP surveillance Software; Install IP surveillance Software; Installing IP Surveillance Software
22 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Installing IP surveillance Software Click Next Real-time Monitoring Video and Audio Recording to hard disk High quality video High compression ratio Maximum of 16 cameras with different monitor layouts Smart playback Triggered event browsing Fast databa...
Page 23 - Enter your name and company information and then click “Next”.
23 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Installing IP surveillance Software Please read the Software Licensing Agreement and click yes if you wish to accept the agreement. Click “No” to exit the installation. Enter your name and company information and then click “Next”. Click Next Click Yes
Page 25 - The installation is complete.
25 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Installing IP surveillance Software The installation is complete. Click Finish Click Next
Page 26 - having problems please consult the; FAQ; example the address is:
26 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Testing the DCS-6620 The window in the center of your browser is the camera image window. You should now see a video image and hear the audio over your computer speakers from the DCS-6620 . If you are having problems please consult the FAQ section of th...
Page 27 - Administrator Password; Administrator Password; Administrator; Security
27 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Security When the PTZ Internet Camera is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator set the Administrator Password to constrain user access to the PTZ Internet Camera since the Default settings are Null String (no password)....
Page 28 - Using and Configuring the DCS-6620 with a Router; SETTING UP THE DCS-6620 FOR USE BEHIND A ROUTER; Quick Installation Guide.; Using and Configuring the DCS-6620 with a
28 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using and Configuring the DCS-6620 with a Router D-Link’s DCS-6620 is a versatile and cost effective PTZ Internet Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-6620 ...
Page 29 - button on the left side of the display. Scroll to the bottom of the; Home
29 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using and Configuring the DCS-6620 with a Router View the PTZ Internet Camera using your Internet Explorer Web browser Viewing the Video on the browser to test the connection Click on the Configuration button on the left side of the display. Scroll to t...
Page 30 - Router Set-Up and Installation; Quick Installation Guide; do so will reset the IP address when you restart your computer.
30 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using and Configuring the DCS-6620 with a Router Router Set-Up and Installation The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DI-624 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Configure the ini...
Page 31 - Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing; of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the; Virtual Server; function on the DI-624 router. The Virtual Server ports; Advanced; tab of the router screen.
31 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using and Configuring the DCS-6620 with a Router Determine Your Router’s IP Address (WAN) Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on your ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP. A Static IP address is ...
Page 33 - Viewing Your Camera
33 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using and Configuring the DCS-6620 with a Router Viewing Your Camera After all settings have been entered correctly, a PC user inside or outside your network will have access to the camera through the Internet Explorer Web browser. To access the camera f...
Page 34 - Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser
34 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Open your Internet Explorer Web browser and enter the IP address for your PTZ Internet Camera. An example address is 192.168.0.120, but your address may differ. If you are following this manual in the order it...
Page 35 - Home Page Screen
35 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Home Page Screen The image from the DCS-6620 should be visible from the Home page on your computer monitor. To the right of the image are controls that allow you to pan and tilt the camera. Pan and tilt can al...
Page 36 - Client Settings
36 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Home Page Screen (continued) The image from the DCS-6620 should be visible from the Home page on your computer monitor. Click on the Client Settings button to change settings related to the connection. There a...
Page 37 - Home > Client Settings
37 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Home > Client Settings Click the Home tab to return to the DCS-6620 Home page. Protocol Options The UDP Protocol should be chosen for most users. Generally the client computer will automatically try these p...
Page 39 - Reset IP Address at next boot; Once the; to find the camera’s IP address.; General Settings; The user name for the second SMTP server.; nd SMTP account name:; The domain name or IP address of external mail server.; st recipient; SMTP
39 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced > Network Reset IP Address at next boot Once the DCS-6620 is configured, this box should be unchecked at all times. If the box has been checked and the connection is lost, run Inst...
Page 40 - Sender e-mail address; FTP Settings; Local FTP server port:
40 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced > Network (continued) The e-mail address of recipients for the secondary server. The return e-mail address to use if the snapshot or system log e-mail fails to send. (This address...
Page 41 - Apply; to make; HTTP Settings
41 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced > Network (continued) Granted user name on the backup FTP server. Granted password on the backup FTP server. Granted folder on the backup FTP server. Passive mode setting for the ...
Page 42 - , you can setup your DDNS service and the
42 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Click the DDNS & UPnP button from the Configuration screen to access DDNS & UPnP settings. Configuration > Advanced > DDNS & UPnP Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Service) is a metho...
Page 43 - Click to enable the DDNS function.; is a; Enable UPnP
43 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Enable DDNS: Click to enable the DDNS function. Provider: Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pull down menu. Host name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Username/E-mail: Password/Key: Enter your ...
Page 44 - Video quality control
44 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Click the Video button from the Configuration screen to access video settings that affect how the video image appears. Configuration > Advanced > Video Select either for color or monochrome video display S...
Page 46 - Click the; Full Duplex; In this mode, the User can only talk to the server.
46 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Click the Audio/Video button from the Configuration screen to access video settings that affect how the video image appears. Configuration > Advanced > Audio Full Duplex (Talk and listen Simultaneously): I...
Page 47 - Recommendations for setting video for the best performance:; Recording settings for real-time motion images
47 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Recommendations for setting video for the best performance: “Best performance” means the image refresh rate should be the fastest possible and the video quality should be the best possible at the lowest networ...
Page 48 - Recommendations for setting video for the best performance; Recording settings for clear identification for each image
48 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Recording settings to compromise between real-time and clear images If you have a broadband network, set Fix quality to Good image quality, or higher, instead of setting the Bit rate . Otherwise, fix the bit ra...
Page 49 - Saturation; Auto electronic shutter
49 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser You may press to fine-tune the image and see what effect the setting will have on the image. When the image is acceptable, press to store the image settings, or to recall the original settings. If settings are ...
Page 50 - Configuration > Advanced > Motion Detection; Low lux mode
50 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced > Motion Detection Click the Motion Detection button from the Configuration screen to access settings that effect how the DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera can serve as a security devic...
Page 51 - Configuration > Advanced >Motion Detection; Home Page and the monitored window will; sensitivity; and a lower; percentage; will make any motion more easily; Enable motion detection
51 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced >Motion Detection (continued) Click to add a new window. A maximum of three motion windows can be opened simultaneously. Use your mouse to drag the window frame to resize or the t...
Page 52 - button from the; screen to access settings that affect how
52 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Advanced >Camera Control Click the Camera Control button from the Configuration screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera can pan and move to preset locatio...
Page 53 - . You can then select; UP; or; DN; to remove a location from the list.
53 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Click Apply to make changes effective Configuration > Advanced >Camera Control (continued) Current Position: Enter a name for the position at which you would like to preset the DCS-6620 . Click Add to add...
Page 54 - Tools
54 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Tools > Admin Click on the Tools tab to access 4 utility screens for controlling and administering the DCS-6620 . The default screen in Tools is the Admin screen. The DCS-6620 is manufactu...
Page 57 - Applications; button to access the Applications
57 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Tools > Applications Click on the Applications button to access the Applications settings from the Tools menu.
Page 58 - Weekly schedule
58 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Configuration > Tools > Applications (continued) Select the weekdays that should perform the following operations: Sets the time to stop the operations. Set the time to start operations. Setting the begin...
Page 59 - Send snapshots by FTP:; Sequential Operation
59 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser Any upload action specified in the options above will use the method chosen here. The captured snapshot named “video.jpg” will be attached in the e-mail with subject “Periodic snapshots.” The captured snapshots...
Page 62 - Help tab
62 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-6620 with an Internet Browser 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. Configuration > Help
Page 63 - Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection; Record Snapshots to your FTP server with
63 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection Administrators can combine options on the application page to perform many useful security tasks. There are two trigger sources available: from an external sensor or with built-in motion detectio...
Page 64 - button under the; tab to set the FTP server settings for the
64 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection 1 2 123.123.123.1 3 John Smith 4 5 Snapshot 6 Next, click the Network button under the Advanced tab to set the FTP server settings for the DCS-6620 . In this window, enter the settings for the FT...
Page 65 - Specify the user password to your backup FTP server.
65 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection 1st FTP password: Specify the password to access the external FTP server (ex. 12345). 1st FTP remote folder: Specify the destination folder in the external FTP server (ex. snapshot). Primary FTP ...
Page 67 - Using IP surveillance Software; Installing the IP surveillance Software; ATI Radeon series with 128MB Display memory
67 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Using IP surveillance Software Installing the IP surveillance Software Before you begin installing this application software, the hardware system requirements must be checked first. The minimum system requirements recommend...
Page 72 - Launcher; System Tray Icon; Below is the login window:
72 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Launcher Launcher is a controller program that allows users to invoke Monitor or Playback quickly. System Tray Icon The Launcher icon reflects current state of IP surveillance. The icon in the system tray signifies that the ...
Page 73 - User Interface; Below is the user interface for Launcher:; Lock Launcher
73 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software When Launcher is locked, the unlock window will appear, prompting for the user password in order to unlock. The input area of the dialog will be grayed (disabled) for 60 seconds after 3 consecutive failures. User Interface...
Page 75 - Monitor Program; Features of the Monitor Tool; Traditional Surveillance Features:
75 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program Features of the Monitor Tool Traditional Surveillance Features: Real-time monitoring Recording Pan and Tilt control Special Features: The digital surveillance system supports not only the features lis...
Page 76 - Application Layout and Functionalities; Channel area
76 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Application Layout and Functionalities This section demonstrates a global view of the monitor tool, shown below. The components of the monitor tool will be introduced in detail in the following sections. Misc. Functions Ch...
Page 77 - Layout area; Logging In; PTZ control
77 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Layout area You can change the monitoring layout in this area. There are six kinds of layouts: 1, 4, 6, 9, 13, or 16 video display frames in the video area. Hard disk status In this area, you can get the status of the ha...
Page 78 - The Admin Privilege; Camera Configurations; “Configuration Menu > Camera Configurations”
78 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software The Admin Privilege In the monitor tool system, the admin privilege has the right to access the DCS-6620 PTZ Internet Camera through this application software and change the local settings as well. But the admin privilege ...
Page 79 - The Layout of the Configuration
79 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software The Layout of the Configuration This section discusses the local settings for the connection and the functional configuration of each camera. If you are interested in the remote settings for each camera, you can refer to the...
Page 80 - Insert
80 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Insert – To insert a remote PTZ Internet Camera to the camera list. Click the “Insert” button, an “Insert New Channel” dialog will popup, as shown below. Specify the IP address, port, and admin password of the PTZ Internet...
Page 81 - Delete; that you want to delete from the list and click on the “Delete” button.; History; Alert and Recording Settings
81 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Delete – Removes the selected PTZ Internet Camera from the camera list. Highlight the camera that you want to delete from the list and click on the “Delete” button. The selected camera will be deleted. History – Clicking t...
Page 82 - Enable motion detect; . The alert of the digital input can be defined; Media Type
82 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Alert Settings: Specific alert actions can be performed by setting the options in this window. Enable motion detect This will trigger an alert sound that has been specified in the section titled “Global Settings \ Alert Soun...
Page 83 - Changing the Camera Order in the List; ” button in each corresponding page in order to; SAVE; ” buttons for changing the settings
83 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Changing the Camera Order in the List You can apply “drag and drop” in the grid area of the camera list to change the sequence of the connected Internet Cameras, which is shown below. This will enable you to rearrange the ...
Page 84 - Global Settings
84 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Global Settings After completing the connection for each remote PTZ Internet Camera, we need to configure some global settings for all the cameras. These include the video database directory, the usage of the Hard disk, and...
Page 86 - Modulation Mode; . If you are not sure which
86 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Modulation Mode You must select the input signal format (NTSC or PAL) for displaying the original resolution of video stream from DCS-6620 . If you are not sure which format to select, then leave the input signal format at...
Page 87 - Directory
87 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Backup Settings: Using Backup Settings in the global settings window, you can backup recorded data from selected cameras to a specified location. Directory This is the directory where backup data...
Page 88 - Using the Monitor Program; Off
88 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software This section depicts, in detail, how to manipulate the monitor tool. Using the Monitor Program Connection of the DCS-6620 Channel: Once you have the privilege to connect to the DCS-6620 , the cameras will automatically app...
Page 89 - Show the video of a specified channel; Move the mouse cursor to the display window shown below
89 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) If you do not want to monitor one video, you can drag and drop the video (in the video area) to the trashcan in the common control area of the monitor program. The following section will demonst...
Page 91 - Removing video from a display window; area of the monitor program.
91 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Video shown Empty video box Removing video from a display window Step 1: Move the mouse cursor to the display window that contains the video channel you wish to remove. Step 2: Note that the cur...
Page 92 - The Layout
92 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Press and hold the left mouse button here. Move the mouse cursor here, and then release the left mouse button. The Layout 4 camera layout 9 camera layout 1 camera layout 6 camera layout 13 camera layout 16 camera layout Mo...
Page 94 - Input/Output Control Tools
94 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Back Back to previous layout. Monitor Program (continued) Input/Output Control Tools Digital Input/ Digital Output Alert Message Pan/Tilt control To view an individual camera from the multi-camera layout, double-click on t...
Page 95 - Pan –
95 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software IP surveillance includes pan/tilt control, DI/DO (Digital Input / Digital Output) control, and an alert message receiver. Each of these are described in detail below. DI/DO Control Clicking on the “DI/DO” button shown belo...
Page 96 - The message format is described as follows:
96 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Monitor Program (continued) Alert Message If you have checked the box for “Enable Motion Detect” or “Enable Digital Input” on “Camera Configurations > Alert Settings“ screen, the alert message will show in the window sho...
Page 97 - About; Quit; Minimize the Monitor application.
97 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software About Miscellaneous Functions Full Screen Quit Minimize Stop Alert Sound Configuration Menu This section will describe some other miscellaneous functions of the icons shown above. These functions are: Quit By clicking this ...
Page 98 - Common Control Functions; Volume Control; Click on this button to adjust your volume settings.; Stop Alert Sound
98 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Full Screen With this function, you can enlarge the selected video channel to a full-screen display. Press the “ESC” key on the keyboard or double-click the mouse on the screen to return to a regular display. Configuration ...
Page 99 - Record; Status Bar; Stop
99 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Record By clicking on this button, you can record video of the selected channel manually. Printer Click on the printer icon to print the current image to your default printer. Trashcan You can drag and drop the video chann...
Page 100 - Scheduling; Invoke Scheduler; Start the Scheduler
100 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Scheduling Friendly graphic user interface for schedule editing Flexible schedule scheme suitable for all applications Individual schedule for each video channel Supports up to 9 preset schedule schemes for each video cha...
Page 102 - The layout of the scheduler is roughly divided into 4 parts:; begin time selector; The fourth part contains; the operation buttons; for the user to manipulate the; The Functionalities of Configuration Components
102 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Video channel IP address Location Scheduling (continued) The layout of the scheduler is roughly divided into 4 parts: Part 1 The first part of the scheduler is the video channel selection area. It provides the IP addresses...
Page 103 - Schedule with Time Lines; Marking/Unmarking the Recording Time on the Week Time-Line
103 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Scheduling (continued) In this area you will select the video channel that you want to set a schedule for. Each video channel will display a name, IP address, and location. Please note that when you switch between video c...
Page 104 - Marking/Unmarking the Recording Time on the Hour Time-Line
104 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Scheduling (continued) Hour Time-Line In the figure below, the Hour time-line is displayed. Marking/Unmarking the Recording Time on the Hour Time-Line You can apply the one-click function by clicking the left mouse button ...
Page 105 - Apply and Erase Buttons; Schedule in event mode
105 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Scheduling (continued) Apply and Erase Buttons After you have selected the time period with “Begin time” and “End time” picker, you can apply the period picker, shown in the figure below, to set the periodical types of the...
Page 106 - Digital Input; Secondary Schedule; Schedule in Continuous mode; high
106 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Scheduling (continued) Digital Input In the figure above, there are four conditions for the digital input. Check the condition that you would like to record while the condition triggers. Schedule modes If you select Contin...
Page 107 - The Schedule Scheme operations; Undo; Click on this button to close the scheduler.; Clear; This button is used for saving changes to the current schedule.
107 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Scheduling (continued) The Schedule Scheme operations There are six related buttons. “Load…”, “Undo”, “Clear”, “Save”, “Save as…” and “Close” for handling the schedule schemes. These operations are shown in the figure belo...
Page 108 - Powerful play control tool:; Features of Playback; Playback Program
108 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software The playback program is a very powerful, convenient, and easy way to browse the recorded video. It has one display mode (normal display mode) and two playback methods (full range and time period). There are several main f...
Page 110 - Playback method; Main Areas
110 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Playback method Display adjustment tool When you successfully log in to the playback system, the main window will be shown on the top of the screen and the display resolution will be changed t...
Page 111 - Histogram Area
111 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Histogram Area The histogram is an interactive control. Not only can you get the event’s location in time domain and its quantity of the motion percentage, but you can also select a group of e...
Page 112 - Pull Bar; Settings
112 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Lock Windows Settings Minimize Exit Pull Bar The pull bar is a fast, flexible control for seeking data in the selected time period. It represents the total length of time in that period. You ca...
Page 113 - Database location; The items in the settings windows are:; AVI file location
113 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Database location The most important item in the settings dialog is the database location setting. You must set it to the directory that contains the surveillance database to make the program ...
Page 115 - Using Tools; Selector Tools
115 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Histogram Area Dark Region Inverted region The histogram area in the normal display (single frame) mode only shows the events’ occurred time and the percentage of motion detection with red bar...
Page 116 - Location selector; Location Selector
116 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Location selector Period selector Playback method selector Alert area selector Location Selector The location selector is a control that lets you select the camera you want to see (refer to th...
Page 117 - Playback Method Selector; Full Range; Alert Area Selector
117 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Playback Method Selector Full Range If you select this method, the database will be displayed from the beginning to the end of this location. Any change in the period selector will have no eff...
Page 118 - Play; Speed Indicator
118 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Play The supported “Play” button is an intelligent play user-interface. The functionality of this button can vary to fit different circumstances. In the normal display mode, clicking on the “Pl...
Page 119 - Display Adjustment Tool
119 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Playback Program (continued) Display Adjustment Tool When you move the mouse cursor to the displaying area, the display adjustment toolbox will appear. Using the display adjustment toolbox, you can change the displaying v...
Page 121 - Zoom Out; Lock Window
121 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Zoom Out Playback Program (continued) Lock Window Each time you click on the “Zoom Out” button in the searching range adjustment toolbox, the displayed time period will be double in the center of the original time period ...
Page 122 - Minimize
122 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using IP surveillance Software Settings Playback Program (continued) The settings dialog will pop up when you click the “Settings” button. For more information about setting this program, please refer to the section titled “Settings.” Minimize Click th...
Page 123 - Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection; Schedule Video Recording with Motion
123 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection Next, run the IP surveillance program. Click on the Configurations button and select Scheduler . Check “Enable motion detection.” Click on “New” to have a ...
Page 126 - PTZ Internet Camera Features; What algorithm is used to compress the digital image?; PTZ Internet Camera Installation; Can the PTZ Internet Camera be used outdoors?; case to be used outdoors and it is not recommended.; Frequently Asked Questions
126 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Frequently Asked Questions PTZ Internet Camera Features Q: What is a PTZ Internet Camera? A: The PTZ Internet Camera is a stand-alone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It differs from a conventional PC Camera, the PTZ ...
Page 127 - Can the PTZ Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on a computer?
127 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can the PTZ Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on a computer? A: No, the PTZ Internet Camera is used only on an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. The D-Link DSB-C110, DSB-C310, can be used as a PC Camera (Webcam). Q : C...
Page 128 - Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem?; environment. To solve this issue you need more lighting.; icon is clicked on more than once from; section of the Web management you need to adjust the image related; Advanced>Image Setting; section on Page 50 and 51 for detailed
128 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem? A: The video images might be noisy if the PTZ Internet Camera is used in a very low light environment. To solve this issue you need more lighting. Q: I connected the PTZ Int...
Page 129 - How to Ping Your IP Address; How to PING Your IP Address
129 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. How to Ping Your IP Address How to PING Your IP Address 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 can also provide a very us...
Page 130 - reset; the system or; restore; the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the; RESET; Reset and Restore; When the LED stops the blinking the reset has completed.; Reset button
130 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Reset and Restore There is a button hidden in the pinhole beside the Ethernet socket. It is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the DCS-6620 will return the system back to a normal state. If the system ...
Page 131 - External I/O Port Definition for the PTZ Internet Camera
131 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. External I/O Port External I/O Port 1 DI+ INPUT (Max. 50mA, 12VDC) 2 DI- INPUT (Initial state of DI is low) 3 SW_COMMON OUTPUT (open from SW_OPEN at initial state) (close with SW_OPEN when set DO to ON) 4 SW_NOPEN OUTPUT (Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.5A, 125VAC...
Page 132 - Configuring Your Camera for External Trigger Based Recording
132 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. External I/O Port The above diagram shows a typical wiring configuration for a normally closed PIR motion sensor. Please refer to your specific motion sensor for the power supply connection to the device since this will be critical to the success of your...
Page 135 - Technical Specifications
135 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Technical Specifications Remote management Configuration and system log can be accessed via Web browser, using Internet Explorer 5.X and above, and FTP application remotely Networking Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, Telnet, NTP, DNS, and DHCP Networkin...
Page 137 - Contacting Technical Support; Technical Support; Tech Support for customers within the United States:
137 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for t...
Page 138 - Time Zone Table
138 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Time Zone Table Time Zone Table GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from.
Page 140 - Warranty
140 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Warranty Warranty
Page 143 - Registration
143 DCS-6620 User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Registration 05/03/05 Registration