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  • Page 1 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF Pinhole and Covert Mini Network Cameras User Manual...
  • Page 2 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual About this Manual This Manual is applicable to the DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF Pinhole and Covert Mini Network Cameras. The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.
  • Page 3 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings are neglected. Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are neglected. WARNINGS! Follow these safeguards to CAUTIONS! Follow these precautions to prevent serious injury or death.
  • Page 4 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual To avoid heat accumulation, ensure there is good ventilation to the device. • Keep the camera away from water and any liquids. • While shipping, pack the camera in its original, or equivalent, packing materials or packing of the same texture.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 General ................................8 Chapter 2 Network Connection ............................9 Chapter 3 Access to the Network Camera ........................19 Chapter 4 Wi-Fi Settings ..............................21 Chapter 5 Live View ................................ 30 Chapter 6 Network Camera Configuration ........................
  • Page 6 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Chapter 7 Network Settings ............................55 Chapter 8 Video/Audio Settings ............................. 76 Chapter 9 Image Settings ............................... 84 UM DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF 020319NA...
  • Page 7 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Chapter 10 Event Settings ..............................92 Chapter 11 Storage Settings ............................137 Chapter 12 Playback ............................... 146 Chapter 13 Picture ................................148 Chapter 14 Application ..............................149 UM DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF 020319NA...
  • Page 8 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Appendix UM DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF 020319NA...

  • Page 9: General

    DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Chapter 1 General System Requirement Operating System Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and above version • CPU: 2.0 GHz or higher • RAM: 1 GB or higher • Display: 1024 × 768 resolution or higher • Web Browser (For cameras that supports plug-in free live view): Internet Explorer 8-11, Mozilla Firefox 30.0 and above •...

  • Page 10: Network Connection

    DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Chapter 2 Network Connection NOTES: » You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact with your dealer or the nearest service center.
  • Page 11 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Network Camera Computer Figure 2, Connecting via a Switch or a Router Activating the Camera You are required to activate the camera first by setting a strong password for it before you can use the camera. Activation via Web Browser, Activation via SADP, and Activation via Client Software are all supported.
  • Page 12 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED – We highly recommend that you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of eight characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
  • Page 13 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual your product. We also recommend that you reset your password regularly. Especially in high security systems, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product. NOTE: You can enable the Hik-Connect service for the device during activation.
  • Page 14 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 6, Control Panel 2. Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as shown in the figure below. Figure 7, Device Management Interface 3. Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device.
  • Page 15 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 4. Click the Activate button to pop up the Activation interface. 5. Create a password, input the password in the password field, and confirm the password. A password containing a user name is not allowed. STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED – We highly recommend that you create a strong password of...
  • Page 16 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 9, Modifying the Network Parameters 8. Change the device IP address to the same subnet as your computer by either modifying the IP address manually or checking the Enable DHCP checkbox. 9. Input the password to activate your IP address modification.
  • Page 17 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 1. Connect the network camera to the router. 2. Assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to Section 2.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the network camera. 3. Save the static IP in the router.
  • Page 18 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 3. In the router, set the PPPoE user name, password and confirm the password. 4. Set port mapping. E.g., 80, 8000, and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary depending on different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance with port mapping.
  • Page 19 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 2. Configure the DDNS settings in the DDNS Settings interface of the network camera. Refer to Section 7.1.2 Configuring DDNS Settings for detailed configuration. 3. Visit the camera via the applied domain name. UM DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF 020319NA...

  • Page 20: Access To The Network Camera

    Chapter 3 Access to the Network Camera Accessing by Web Browsers NOTES: » For certain camera models, HTTPS is enabled by default and the camera creates an unsigned certificate automatically. When you access to the camera the first time, the web browser prompts a notification about the certificate issue.
  • Page 21 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Accessing by Client Software The product CD contains Hik-Connect client software. You can view live video and manage the camera with the software. Follow the installation prompts to install the software. The control panel and live view interface of Hik-Connect client software are shown as below.

  • Page 22: Wi-Fi Settings

    DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 16, Hik-Connect Main View Chapter 4 Wi-Fi Settings Purpose: By connecting to the wireless network, you don’t need to use cables of any kind for a network connection, which is very convenient for the actual surveillance application.
  • Page 23 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 17, Wi-Fi List 3. Click to choose a wireless connection on the list. Figure 18, Wi-Fi Setting, Manage Mode 4. Check the radio button to select the Network mode as Manage, and the Security mode of the network is automatically shown when you select the wireless network, please don’t change it manually.
  • Page 24 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 19, Wi-Fi Setting, Ad-hoc 2. Customize an SSID for the camera. 3. Choose the Security Mode of the wireless connection. 4. Enable the wireless connection function for your PC. 5. On the PC side, search the network and you can see the SSID of the camera listed.
  • Page 25 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual - WEP Mode Figure 22, WEP Mode > Authentication: Select Open or Shared Key System Authentication, depending on the method used by your access point. Not all access points have this option, in which case they probably use Open System, which is sometimes known as SSID Authentication.
  • Page 26 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 24, EAP-TLS Identity ― Enter the user ID to present to the network. • Private Key Password ― Enter the password for your user ID. • EAPOL Version ― Select the version used (1 or 2) in your access point.
  • Page 27 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual EAP-PEAP: User Name ― Enter the user name to present to the network • Password ― Enter the password of the network • PEAP Version ― Select the PEAP version used at the access point. • Label ― Select the label used by the access point.
  • Page 28 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 25, Wi-Fi Settings, WPS PBC Mode • PBC refers to the Push-Button-Configuration, in which the user simply has to push a button, either an actual or virtual one (as the button on the configuration interface of the IE browser), on both the Access Point (and a registrar of the network) and the new wireless client device.
  • Page 29 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 2. Choose Use Route PIN code. Figure 27, Use PIN Code If the PIN code is generated from the router side, enter the PIN code you get from the router side in the Router PIN code field.
  • Page 30 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 29, Setting WLAN Parameters 3. Customize the IPv4 address, the IPv4 Subnet Mask, and the Default Gateway. The setting procedure is the same as that of the LAN. To be assigned the IP address, check the Enable DHCP checkbox.

  • Page 31: Live View

    Chapter 5 Live View Live View Page Purpose: The live view page allows you to view the real-time video, capture images, realize PTZ control, set/call presets and configure video parameters. Log in the network camera to enter the live view page, or you can click Live View on the menu bar of the main page to enter the live view page.
  • Page 32 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual PTZ Control • Perform panning, tilting, and zooming actions of the camera. Control the light and the wiper (available only for cameras supporting PTZ function). Preset/Patrol Settings • Set/call/delete the presets or patrols for PTZ cameras. Starting Live View In the live view window, as shown in Figure 4-2, click on the toolbar to start the live view of the camera.
  • Page 33 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual bottom of the Web page. 3. Click the button again to stop the function. NOTE: The pixel counter is supported only under the main stream and only one rectangle is supported. Recording and Capturing Pictures Manually In the live view interface, click on the toolbar to capture the live pictures or click to record the live view.
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  • Page 35 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual NOTES: » There are eight direction arrows ( , ) in the control panel. Click the arrows to adjust the relative positions. » For cameras that support lens movements only, the direction buttons are invalid. Table 5-2 Descriptions of PTZ Control Panel...
  • Page 36 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Refocus the lens. • 3. Click to finish the setting of the current preset. 4. You can click to delete the preset. Calling a Preset • This feature enables the camera to point to a specified preset scene manually or when an event takes place. For the defined preset, you can call it at any time to the desired preset scene.
  • Page 37 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Click OK to save a patrol. Click to start the patrol, and click to stop it. (Optional) Click to delete a patrol. UM DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF 020319NA...

  • Page 38: Network Camera Configuration

    Chapter 6 Network Camera Configuration Configuring Local Parameters Purpose: The local configuration refers to the parameters of the live view, record files and captured pictures. The record files and captured pictures are the ones you record and capture using the Web browser and thus the saving paths of them are on the PC running the browser.
  • Page 39 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 36, Live View Parameters Record File Settings: Set the saving path of the recorded video files. Valid for the record files you recorded with • the Web browser. Record File Size: Select the packed size of the manually recorded and downloaded video files to 256M, 512M or 1G.
  • Page 40 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual changed in this menu. It is reference for maintenance or modification in the future. Configuring Time Settings Purpose: You can follow the instructions in this section to configure the time synchronization and DST settings. 1. Enter the Time Settings interface, Configuration > System> System Settings > Time Settings.
  • Page 41 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 38, Time Sync by NTP Server NOTE: If the camera is connected to a public network, you should use a NTP server that has a time synchronization function such as the server at the National Time Center (IP address: 210.72.145.44). If the camera is set in a customized network, NTP software can be used to establish an NTP server for time synchronization.
  • Page 42 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Transparent Channel: Connect a serial device directly to the camera. The serial device will be controlled remotely by • the computer through the network. 1. Enter RS232 Port Setting interface: Configuration> System > System Settings > RS232.
  • Page 43 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 41, RS-485 Settings 2. Set the RS485 parameters and click Save to save the settings. NOTE: By default, the Baud Rate is set as 9600 bps, the data bits is 8, the stop bit is 1, and the parity and flow control is None.
  • Page 44 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 3. Select the DST Bias. 4. Click Save to activate the settings. Configuring External Devices Purpose: For device-supported external devices, including the wiper on the housing or the LED light, you can control them via a Web browser.
  • Page 45 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual available. It helps allocate more resources to the desired functions. 1. Enter VCA Resource configuration interface, Configuration > System > System Settings > VCA Resource. 2. Select a desired VCA combination. Available VCA combination varies by camera model.
  • Page 46 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Diagnose Information: Click to download log and system information. • Import Config. File: Configuration file is used for the batch configuration of the cameras. • Click Browse to select the saved configuration file. Click Import and input the encryption password that you set during exporting.
  • Page 47 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 46, Log Searching 4. To export the log files, click Export to save the log files. System Service Purpose: System service settings refer to the software and hardware service the camera supports. Supported functions vary according to the different cameras. For the cameras support IR LED, ABF (Auto Back Focus), Auto Defog, or Status LED, you can select to enable or disable the corresponding service according to the actual demands.
  • Page 48 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 47, Security Audit Log Searching Interface 2. Set the log search conditions to specify the search, including the Major Type, Minor Type, Start Time and End Time. 3. Click Search to search log files. The matched log files will be displayed on the log list interface.
  • Page 49 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 49, Authentication 2. Set up authentication method for RTSP authentication and WEB authentication. CAUTION! Digest is the recommended authentication method for better data security. You must be aware of the risk if you adopt basic as the authentication method.
  • Page 50 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 51, Add an IP 3. Click OK to finish adding. Modify an IP Address • 1. Left-click an IP address from filter list and click Modify. 2. Modify the IP address in the text filed. Figure 52, Modify an IP 3.
  • Page 51 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 2. Check the Enable Illegal Login Lock checkbox. Illegal Login Lock limits user login attempts. Login attempt from the IP address are rejected if admin user performs seven failed user name/password attempts (five attempts for an operator/user).
  • Page 52 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual User Management User Management As Administrator The admin user can add, delete or modify user accounts, and grant them different permissions. We highly recommend you manage the user accounts and permissions properly. 1. Enter the User Management interface, Configuration > System > User Management.
  • Page 53 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Modify the User Name, Level, and Password. STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED – We highly recommend that you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of eight characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
  • Page 54 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Reset Admin Password • The PC used to reset password and the camera should belong to the same IP address segment of the same LAN. 1. Enter login interface via Web browser. 2. Click Forgot Password. 3. Set the verification mode to E-mail Verification.
  • Page 55 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual NOTE: User IP address locks for 30 minutes after seven failed security question answers. Online Users Purpose: You can see the current users who are visiting the device through this interface. User information such as user name, level, IP address, and operation time, is displayed in the User List.
  • Page 56 Chapter 7 Network Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions in this chapter to configure the basic and advanced settings. Configuring Basic Settings Purpose: You can configure parameters, including TCP/IP, DDNS, PPPoE, Port, NAT, etc., by following instructions in this section. Configuring TCP/IP Settings Purpose: TCP/IP settings must be properly configured before you operate the camera over the network.
  • Page 57 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 2. Configure the basic network settings, including the NIC Type, IPv4 or IPv6 Address, IPv4 or IPv6 Subnet Mask, IPv4 or IPv6 Default Gateway, MTU settings, and Multicast Address. 3. (Optional) Check the Enable Multicast Discovery checkbox to have the online network camera be automatically detected by client software via private multicast protocol in the LAN.
  • Page 58 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 59, DynDNS Settings NO-IP • A. Choose the DDNS Type as NO-IP. Figure 60, NO-IP DNS Settings B. Enter the Server Address as www.noip.com C. Enter the Domain name you registered. D. Enter the User Name and Password.
  • Page 59 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Configuring PPPoE Settings 1. Enter the PPPoE Settings interface: Configuration > Network > Basic Settings > PPPoE. Figure 61, PPPoE Settings 2. Check the Enable PPPoE checkbox to enable this feature. 3. Enter User Name, Password, and Confirm password for PPPoE access.
  • Page 60 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 62, Port Settings 2. Set the camera ports. HTTP Port: The default port number is 80 and can be changed to any port number that is not occupied. • RTSP Port: The default port number is 554 and can be changed to any port number, range 1 to 65535.
  • Page 61 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual With the function enabled, you don’t need to configure port mapping for each port, and the camera connects to the Wide Area Network via the router. Figure 63, UPnP Settings 1. Enter the NAT settings interface, Configuration > Network > Basic Settings > NAT.
  • Page 62 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Before you start: Before setting the SNMP, download the SNMP software and manage to receive the camera information via SNMP port. By setting the Trap Address, the camera can send the alarm event and exception messages to the surveillance center.
  • Page 63 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 64, SNMP Settings 2. Check the Enable SNMPv1, Enable SNMP v2c, or Enable SNMPv3 checkbox to enable the corresponding feature. 3. Configure the SNMP settings. NOTE: The settings of the SNMP software should be the same as the settings you configure here.
  • Page 64 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 4. Click Save to save and finish the settings. NOTES: » A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. » To lower the risk of information leakage, you are suggested to enable SNMP v3 instead of SNMP v1 or v2.
  • Page 65 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 4. Set the directory structure and picture filing interval. Directory: In the Directory Structure field, you can select the root directory, parent directory, and child directory. • When the parent directory is selected, you have the option to use the Device Name, Device Number, or Device IP for the name of the directory;...
  • Page 66 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Sender’s Address: The e-mail address of the sender. • SMTP Server: IP address or host name (e.g., smtp.263xmail.com) of the SMTP Server. • SMTP Port: The SMTP port. The default TCP/IP port for SMTP is 25 (not secured), and the SSL SMTP port is 465.
  • Page 67 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 66, E-Mail Settings 4. Click Save to save the settings. Platform Access Purpose: Platform access provides you an option to manage the devices via platform. 1. Enter the Platform Access settings interface: Configuration > Network > Advanced Settings > Platform Access.
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  • Page 69 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual NOTE: » The verification code is required when you add the camera to the Hik-Connect app. » For more information about the Hik-Connect app, refer to the Hik-Connect Mobile Client User Manual. 3. You can use the default server address, or you can check the Custom checkbox on the right and input a desired server address.
  • Page 70 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 5. Set the white list. The mobile phone number on the white list can receive the alarm message from the device and reboot the device via SMS. A. Check the Enable SMS Alarm checkbox. B. Select the item on the white list, and click the Edit button.
  • Page 71 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 68, Create Self-Signed Certificate Create the Self-Signed Certificate • 1. Select Create Self-signed Certificate as the Installation Method. 2. Click Create button to enter the creation interface. 3. Enter the country, host name/IP, validity and other information.
  • Page 72 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual certificate to the device. Figure 70, Import the Certificate (2) 5. There will be the certificate information after your successfully creating and installing the certificate. Figure 71, Installed Certificate 6. Export and save the certificate for verification when adding the device to client software.
  • Page 73 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 72, QoS Settings 2. Configure the QoS settings, including Video/Audio DSCP, Event/Alarm DSCP, and Management DSCP. The valid value range of the DSCP is 0 to 63. The larger the DSCP value, the higher the priority.
  • Page 74 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 73, 802.1X Settings 2. Check the Enable IEEE 802.1X checkbox to enable the feature. 3. Configure the 802.1X settings, including Protocol, EAPOL version, User Name, Password, and Confirm. NOTE: The EAPOL version must be identical with that of the router or the switch.
  • Page 75 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Bandwidth Adaptation When you enable the function, live view fluency is taken as the priority of camera performance. The camera adjusts video- related parameters automatically, and the pre-set video-related configuration is invalid. A reboot is required for the function to take effect.
  • Page 76 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 1. Enter the Smooth Streaming Settings interface, Configuration > Network > Advanced Settings > Smooth Streaming. Figure 74, Smooth Streaming Settings 2. Select the Stream Type. 3. Check Enable Smooth Streaming. NOTE: Be sure the Bitrate Type is selected as Constant and the SVC is selected as OFF before enable this function.
  • Page 77 Chapter 8 Video/Audio Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions below to configure the video setting, audio settings, ROI, Display info. on Stream, etc. Configuring Video Settings For certain camera models, you can configure parameters for available video streams. For example, the main stream, the sub-stream, etc.
  • Page 78 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 3. You can customize the following parameters for the selected stream type. Video Type: Select the stream type to video stream, or video & audio composite stream. The audio signal will be • recorded only when the Video Type is Video & Audio.
  • Page 79 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual in order to realize the set maximum average bitrate in the long term. The camera needs at least 24 hours to adapt to a fixed monitoring scene. Max. Average Bitrate: When you set a maximum bitrate, its corresponding recommended maximum average •...
  • Page 80 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 76, Custom Video Settings 1. Click to add a stream 2. Change the stream name if needed. NOTE: Up to 32 letters and symbols (except &, <, >, ', or ") are allowed for the stream name.
  • Page 81 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 77, Audio Settings Configure the following settings: NOTE: Audio settings vary by camera model. Audio Encoding: G.722.1, G.711 ulaw, G.711alaw, G.726, MP2L2 and PCM are selectable. For MP2L2, the • Sampling Rate and Audio Stream Bitrate are configurable. For PCM, the Sampling Rate can be set.
  • Page 82 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 78, Region of Interest Settings 1. Enter the ROI settings interface: Configuration > Video/Audio > ROI. 2. Select the Stream Type for ROI encoding. 3. Check the checkbox of Enable under Fixed Region item. 4. Set Fixed Region for ROI.
  • Page 83 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual C. Click Drawing. Click and drag the mouse on the view screen to draw a red rectangle as the ROI region. You can click Clear to cancel former drawing. Click Stop Drawing when you finish. D. Select the ROI level.
  • Page 84 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 3. Set Third Stream as the stream type. 4. Select the cropping resolution for the video display of the target area. A red rectangle is displayed on the live video to mark the target area, and you can click-and-drag the rectangle to locate the target area as desired.
  • Page 85 Chapter 9 Image Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions in this chapter to configure the image parameters, including display settings, OSD settings, privacy mask, and picture overlay. Configuring Display Settings Purpose: Configure the image adjustment, exposure settings, day/night switch, backlight settings, white balance, image enhancement, video adjustment, and other parameters in display settings.
  • Page 86 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Contrast describes the contrast of the image, which ranges from 1 to 100. Saturation describes the colorfulness of the image color, which ranges from 1 to 100. Sharpness describes the edge contrast of the image, which ranges from 1 to 100.
  • Page 87 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Auto: The camera switches between day mode and night mode according to the illumination automatically. The sensitivity ranges from 0 to 7, the higher the value, the easier the mode switches. The filtering time refers to the interval time between the day/night switch.
  • Page 88 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Defog Mode: You can enable the defog function when the environment is foggy and the image is misty. It enhances the subtle details so that the image appears clearer. EIS (Electrical Image Stabilizer): EIS reduces the effects of vibration in a video.
  • Page 89 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 1. Click the calendar icon to select the start time and the end time of the switch. NOTES: » The start time and end time refer to the valid time for day mode. » The time period can start and end on two subsequent days. For example, if you set the start time as 10:00 and end time as 1:00, the day mode will activate at 10:00 in the morning and stop at 1:00 the next morning.
  • Page 90 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 4. Select from the drop-down list to set the time format and date format. 5. Select from the drop-down list to set the time format, date format, display mode, OSD size, and OSD color. 6. Configure the text overlay settings.
  • Page 91 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 86, Privacy Mask Settings 4. Click and drag the mouse in the live video window to draw the mask area. NOTE: You are allowed to draw up to four areas on the same image. 5. Click Stop Drawing to finish drawing or click Clear All to clear all of the areas you set without saving them.
  • Page 92 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 87, Picture Overlay 2. Click Browse to select a picture. 3. Click Upload to upload it. 4. Check Enable Picture Overlay checkbox to enable the function. 5. Set X Coordinate and Y Coordinate values to adjust the picture position on the image. Adjust Picture Width and Picture Height to the desired size.

  • Page 93: Chapter 10 Event Settings

    Chapter 10 Event Settings This section explains how to configure the network camera to respond to alarm events, including basic events and smart events. Basic Events You can configure basic events by following the instructions in this section, including motion detection, video tampering, alarm input, alarm output, exception, etc.
  • Page 94 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 88, Enable Motion Detection Click Draw Area. Click and drag the mouse on the live video to draw a motion detection area. Click Stop Drawing to finish drawing one area. (Optional) Click Clear All to clear all of the areas.
  • Page 95 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Task 2: Set the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection Figure 89, Arming Schedule 1. Click Arming Schedule to edit the arming schedule. 2. Click on the time bar and drag the mouse to select the time period.
  • Page 96 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 5. Click Save to save the settings. NOTE: Time periods can’t overlap. Up to eight periods can be configured for each day. Task 3: Set the Linkage Method for Motion Detection Check the checkbox to select the linkage method. Audible Warning, Send Email, Notify Surveillance Center, Upload to FTP/Memory Card/NAS, Trigger Channel, and Trigger Alarm Output are selectable.
  • Page 97 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual NOTE: To trigger an alarm output when an event occurs, refer to Section 10.1.4 Configuring Alarm Output to set the related parameters. Expert Configuration: Expert mode is used to configure the sensitivity and proportion of object on each area for •...
  • Page 98 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 6. Set the arming schedule and linkage method as in the normal configuration mode. 7. Click Save to save the settings. Day/Night Scheduled-Switch • 1. Draw the detection area as in the normal configuration mode. Up to eight areas are supported.
  • Page 99 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Configuring Alarm Input Enter the Alarm Input Settings interface: Configuration > Event > Basic Event > Alarm Input. Choose the alarm input no. and the Alarm Type. The alarm type can be NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed).
  • Page 100 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Configuring Alarm Output Figure 95, Alarm Output Settings Enter the Alarm Output Settings interface: Configuration> Event > Basic Event > Alarm Output. Select an alarm output channel in the Alarm Output drop-down list. You can also set a name for the alarm output (optional).
  • Page 101 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Enter the Exception Settings interface: Configuration > Event > Basic Event > Exception. Check the checkbox to set the actions taken for the Exception alarm. Refer to Task 3: Set the Linkage Method for Motion Detection in Section 10.1.1.
  • Page 102 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 4. Input the alarm name in the text field as desired. 5. Check the checkbox to select the linkage methods taken for the wireless alarm. 6. Click Save to save the settings. 7. Locate the external wireless device beside the camera, and go to Configuration > System > System Settings >...
  • Page 103 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 2. Check the Enable checkbox to activate the PIR alarm function. 3. Input the alarm name in the text field as desired. 4. Check the checkbox to select the linkage methods for the PIR alarm. 5. Click the Edit button to set the arming schedule.
  • Page 104 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Smart Events You can configure the smart events by following the instructions in this section, including audio exception detection, defocus detection, scene change detection, intrusion detection, line crossing detection, etc. These events can trigger the linkage methods such as Notify Surveillance Center, Send Email, Trigger Alarm Output, etc.
  • Page 105 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Sound Intensity Threshold: Range [1-100], it can filter the sound in the environment, the louder the environment • sound, the higher the value should be. You can adjust it according to the real environment. You can view the real-time volume of the sound on the interface.
  • Page 106 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual NOTE: The Scene Change Detection function varies by camera model. Enter the Scene Change Detection settings interface, Configuration > Event > Smart Event > Scene Change Detection. Figure 103, Scene Change Detection Check the Enable checkbox to enable the function.
  • Page 107 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Check the Enable Dynamic Analysis checkbox for Face Detection, and detected faces will be marked with a green rectangle on the live video. NOTE: To mark the detected face on the live video, go to Configuration > Local to enable the Rules.
  • Page 108 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Enter the Intrusion Detection settings interface, Configuration > Event > Smart Event > Intrusion Detection. Figure 105, Intrusion Detection Check the Enable checkbox to enable the function. Select a region number from the Region drop-down list. Region: A pre-defined area on the live view image. Targets such as people, vehicles, or other objects entering and •...
  • Page 109 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Click Stop Drawing when finish drawing. Set the time threshold for intrusion detection. Threshold: Range [0s-10s], the threshold for the time of the object loitering in the region. If you set the value as 0, • alarm is triggered immediately when the object enters the region.
  • Page 110 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 106, Line Crossing Detection Check the Enable checkbox to enable the function. Select the line from the drop-down list. Click Area Settings tab and click Draw Area button, and a virtual line is displayed on the live video.
  • Page 111 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Min. Size: The minimum size of a valid target. Targets with smaller sizes would not trigger detection. • Select the direction for line crossing detection, you can select the directions as A<->B, A ->B, and B->A. A<->B: An object going across the plane in either direction will be detected and trigger an alarm.
  • Page 112 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 107, Region Entrance Detection Check the Enable checkbox to enable the function. Select the Region from the drop-down list for detection settings. Click Area Settings and click Draw Area button to start the area drawing. Click on the live video to specify the four vertices of the detection region, and right click to complete drawing.
  • Page 113 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Sensitivity = 100 – S *100 stands for the target body part that enters the pre-defined region S stands for the complete target body. EXAMPLE: If you set the value as 60, the action can be counted as a region entrance action only when 40 percent of the body part enters the region.
  • Page 114 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 108, Region Exiting Detection Check the Enable checkbox to enable the function. Select the Region from the drop-down list for detection settings. Click Area Settings and click Draw Area button to start the area drawing. Click on the live video to specify the four vertices of the detection region, and right click to complete drawing.
  • Page 115 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Click Stop Drawing when finish drawing. Drag the slider to set the sensitivity value. Sensitivity: Range [1-100]. Sensitivity stands for the percentage of the body part of an acceptable target that exits • the pre-defined region. Sensitivity = 100 – S *100 stands for the target body part that exits the pre-defined region.
  • Page 116 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 109, Unattended Baggage Detection Check Enable checkbox to enable the function. Select the Region from the drop-down list for detection settings. Click Area Settings and click Draw Area to start the area drawing. Click on the live video to specify the four vertices of the detection region, and right click to complete drawing.
  • Page 117 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Drag the slider to set the sensitivity value. Sensitivity: Range [1-100]. Sensitivity stands for the percentage of the body part of an acceptable target that • enters the pre-defined region. Sensitivity = 100 – S *100 stands for target body part that enters the pre-defined region. S stands for the complete target body.
  • Page 118 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 110, Object Removal Detection Check the Enable checkbox to enable the function. Select the Region from the drop-down list for detection settings. Click Area Settings and click Draw Area button to start the area drawing. Click on the live video to specify the four vertices of the detection region, and right click to complete drawing.
  • Page 119 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Sensitivity: Range [1-100]. It stands for the percentage of the body part of an acceptable target that leaves the pre- • defined region. Sensitivity = 100 – S *100 stands for the target body part that leaves the pre-defined region. S stands for the complete target body.
  • Page 120 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Overlay & Capture • Display information includes the display on picture and display on stream. Display VCA info. on Stream: The green frames will be displayed on the target in live view or playback. Display Target info. on Alarm Picture: There will be a frame on the target on the uploaded alarm picture if the checkbox is checked.
  • Page 121 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 112, Draw on Live View Window 4. You can click to delete the drawn lines. 5. Click Save to save the settings. Shield Region • The shield region allows you to set the specific region in which the behavior analysis will not function. Up to four shield regions are supported.
  • Page 122 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Rule • Behavior Analysis supports a series of behaviors, including line crossing detection, intrusion, region entrance, region exiting, etc. NOTE: Please refer to each chapter for detailed information of each behavior. 1. Click Rule Tab to enter the rule configuration interface.
  • Page 123 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual NOTE: Make sure the camera calibration is configured if Actual Size is selected. Detection Target: Select Human or Vehicle as the detection target. You can also select All to detect all the • objects as the target.
  • Page 124 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 114, Advanced Configuration > Detection Sensitivity [0~4]: Refers to the sensitivity of the camera to detect a target. The higher the value, the easier a target be recognized, and the greater the misinformation. The default value of 3 is recommended.
  • Page 125 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual NOTES: » Camera calibration has to be configured if you select the filter by Actual Size. » The maximum size length should be longer than the minimum size length, likewise for the width. Pixel: Click Minimum Size to draw the rectangle of the minimum size on the live view, and click Maximum Size •...
  • Page 126 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual NOTES: » Polygon area (4-10 sides) is supported. » Click to delete the drawn areas. » If the live view is stopped, there is no way to draw the shield regions. Figure 115, Draw Shield Area 2. Click Save to save the settings.
  • Page 127 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 116, Face Capture Detection Parameters Generation Speed [1-5]: The speed to identify a target. The higher the value, the faster the target will be recognized. Setting the value low, and if there is a face in the configured area from the start, this face will not be captured.
  • Page 128 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Minimum Duration [1-60 min]: The minimum duration of the camera exposures the face. The default value is 1 minute. NOTE: If face exposure is enabled, make sure the WDR function is disabled and manual iris is selected.
  • Page 129 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 117, People Counting Configuration 2. Check Enable People Counting checkbox to enable the function. 3. Set the detection line. An orange line, named detection line, can be set on the live video, and objects entering or exiting past the line will be detected and counted.
  • Page 130 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 4. Check Camera Calibration checkbox to enable camera calibration. A calibration line (a green vertical line) and several blue horizontal lines appear in the live view image. Camera Calibration: Set the width (usually the shoulder breadth) of a person for counting. Well-set calibration •...
  • Page 131 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 6. Click Arming Schedule to set the arming schedule. Refer to Task 2: Set the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection in Section 10.1.1. 7. Check Linkage Method tab to select the linkage method. Refer to Task 3: Set the Linkage Method for Motion Detection in Section 10.1.1.
  • Page 132 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 2. Check the Enable Counting checkbox to enable the function. 3. Check the Enable OSD Overlay checkbox, and the real-time number of people that entered and exited is displayed on the live video. 4. Set the detection line. An orange line, known as a detection line, can be set on the live video, and an object entering or exiting through the line will be detected and counted.
  • Page 133 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 120, Heat Map Configuration 2. Check the Enable Heat Map checkbox to enable the function. 3. Go to Area Settings to draw detection area. Draw area by left clicking the end-points in the live view window, and right clicking to finish the area drawing.
  • Page 134 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Scene Change Level [0-100]: It refers to level of the camera responses to the dynamic environment, e.g., a • swaying curtain. The camera may treat the swaying curtain as a target. Setting the level properly will avoid misinformation.
  • Page 135 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 7. Set the Arming Schedule. A. Click Arming Schedule to enter the arming schedule interface. B. Click on the time bar and drag the mouse to select the time period. Click Delete or Delete All to delete the configured schedule.
  • Page 136 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual A. Add a Region. A region is the defined area in which the detections are active. When drawing the regions, note that a valid region-entering action of a target is that his/her head and shoulder enter the region.
  • Page 137 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual ii. Set people queuing-up settings. Check OSD to display the region name and its real-time queuing-up people number. F. Alarm Threshold: When the number of people in the region exceeds the set threshold, an alarm is triggered.

  • Page 138: Chapter 11 Storage Settings

    Chapter 11 Storage Settings Before you start: To configure record settings, please make sure that you have the network storage device or local storage device configured. Configuring Record Schedule Purpose: There are two kinds of recording for the cameras: manual recording and scheduled recording. In this section, you can follow the instructions to configure the scheduled recording.
  • Page 139 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Pre-record: The time you set to start recording before the scheduled time or the event. For example, if an alarm • triggers recording at 10:00, and the pre-record time is set as 5 seconds, the camera starts to record at 9:59:55.
  • Page 140 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 5. Select the record type, and click-and-drag the mouse on the time bar to set the record schedule. 6. Click Save to save the settings. Configure Capture Schedule Purpose: You can configure the scheduled snapshot and event-triggered snapshot. The captured picture can be stored in the local storage or network storage.
  • Page 141 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual A. Check the Enable Timing Snapshot checkbox to enable continuous snapshot. B. Select the picture format, resolution, quality, and capture interval. C. Check the Enable Event-triggered Snapshot checkbox to enable event-triggered snapshot. D. Select the picture format, resolution, quality, capture interval, and capture number.
  • Page 142 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 127, Add Network Disk B. Enter the IP address of the network disk, and enter the file path. C. Select the mounting type. NFS and SMB/CIFS are selectable, and you can set the user name and password to guarantee the security if SMB/CIFS is selected.
  • Page 143 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 128, Storage Management Interface B. If the status of the disk is Uninitialized, check the corresponding checkbox to select the disk and click Format to start initializing the disk. When the initialization completed, the status of disk will become Normal.
  • Page 144 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual NOTE: Up to eight NAS disks can be connected to the camera. Memory Card Detection Purpose: With memory card detection, you can view the memory card status, lock your memory card, and receive notification when your memory card is detected to be abnormal.
  • Page 145 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 132, R/W Lock Setting Add a Lock • A. Set the Lock Switch to ON. B. Input the password. C. Click Save to save the settings. Unlock • If you use the memory card on the camera that locked it, unlocking will be done automatically and no unlocking procedures are required on the part of users.
  • Page 146 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Configuring Lite Storage Purpose: When there is no moving object in the monitoring scenario, the frame rate and bitrate of the video stream can be reduced to lengthen the storage time of the memory card. NOTES: » The Lite Storage function varies by camera model.

  • Page 147: Chapter 12 Playback

    Chapter 12 Playback Purpose: This section explains how to view remotely recorded video files stored in the network disks or memory cards. 1. Click Playback on the menu bar to enter the playback interface. Figure 133, Playback Interface 2. Select the date and click Search. Figure 134, Search Video 3.
  • Page 148 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 135, Playback Toolbar Table 12-1 Description of the buttons Button Operation Button Operation Play Capture a picture Start/Stop clipping video Pause files Audio on and adjust Stop volume/Mute Speed down Download Speed up Playback by frame...

  • Page 149: Chapter 13 Picture

    Chapter 13 Picture Click Picture to enter the picture searching interface. You can search, view, and download the pictures stored in the local storage or network storage. NOTES: » Make sure HDD, NAS or memory card are properly configured before you process the picture search. »...

  • Page 150: Chapter 14 Application

    Chapter 14 Application Click Application to enter the statistics counting interface. You can search, view, and download the counting data stored in the local storage or network storage. NOTE: Application function varies by camera model. Face Capture Statistics After you enable the Face Capture function, you can view and download the captured face data from the Application tab. To get more intuitional results, you can display the data in different charts.
  • Page 151 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual 3. Select the start time, and click Counting. The counting result displays in the statistic result area. Click Table, Bar Chart, or Line Chart to display the result in different way. NOTE: If you select table to display the statistics, there is an Export button to export the data to a Microsoft Excel file.
  • Page 152 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 142, Time Heat Map NOTE: It is recommended that you do not adjust the electronic lens after the installation is completed, which may cause the inaccuracy of the data to some degree. Counting Statistics After you enable the counting function, you can view and download the counting data from application tab. To get more intuitional results, you can display the data in different charts.
  • Page 153 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Queue Management Statistics Purpose: Queue management supports data analysis and report output from multiple dimensions. Commonly Used Data Analysis • To see queuing-up people number of a certain waiting time level in a queue/region, use queuing-up time analysis, check a target region, and set a waiting time level.
  • Page 154 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual EXAMPLE: If you want to compare the number of people who wait longer than 10 minutes and who wait less than three minutes, check the first and the third radio button and input 600 and 180 in the corresponding text fields.
  • Page 155 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual With an on-board memory card installed, the device can save up to one month’s data. With NO memory card installed, the device can save only up to one week’s data. Raw Data Exporting • Exporting of queue management raw data is not available on a Web browser. For further analysis, you can get the data via RTSP protocol.
  • Page 156 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual to enable or disable the application • NOTE: If you click , there are two checkboxes, Get Video Stream and Camera Setting Authorization. If the third-party application needs to get the video stream, check the checkbox to enable Get •...
  • Page 157 Appendix Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction Description of SADP • SADP (Search Active Devices Protocol) is a user-friendly and installation-free online device search tool. It searches the active online devices within your subnet and displays the information of the devices. You can also modify the basic network information of the devices using this software.
  • Page 158 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Modify Network Parameters • 1. Select the device to be modified in the device list, and the network parameters of the device will be displayed in the Modify Network Parameters panel on the right. 2. Edit the modifiable network parameters (e.g., IP address and port number).
  • Page 159 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Appendix 2 Port Mapping The following settings are for a TP-LINK router (TL-WR641G). The settings vary depending on different models of routers. 1. Select the WAN Connection Type, as shown below: Figure 147, Select the WAN Connection Type 2.
  • Page 160 DS-2CD2D21G0/M-D/NF User Manual Figure 149, Port Mapping NOTE: The network camera port cannot conflict with other ports. For example, some Web management port of the router is 80. Change the camera port if it is the same as the management port.

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