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20X Full HD High Speed Dome Network Camera
DCS-6915

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.1 | 4/18/2013 User Manual 20X Full HD High Speed Dome Network Camera DCS-6915...

  • Page 2: Manual Revisions

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Information in this document may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Audio and Video ..............28 System ..................60 Video Settings ..............28 User Settings ..............60 Image Settings ..............31 Device Settings ..............61 Audio Settings ..............34 Time and Date ..............62 Day and Night Settings ..........35 Maintenance ..............63 Network ..................36 Parameter List ..............64 D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 4 System Log ................64 Technical Specifications ............65 Connection Panel Pin Definition .......69 D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Section 1: Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCS-6915 Speed Dome Network Camera Waterproof Collar CD-ROM with User Manual and software Power Adapter Power Cable Lubricant Quick Installation Guide Screws Screwdriver Mini Pendant If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The DCS-6915 20X Full HD High Speed Dome Network Camera is a high-definition professional surveillance and security solution suitable for small, medium, and large enterprises. The DCS-6915 features a 3 megapixel sensor capable of Full HD 1080P resolution, allowing for very clear surveillance footage to be taken. The powerful 20X optical zoom and 10X digital zoom ensure that you can see even the smallest details with ease.

  • Page 7: Features

    360 Degree Full HD Surveillance The DCS-6915 provides superb 360 degree Full HD industry standard 16:9 wide screen video for IP surveillance. The pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) controls enable comprehensive wide area surveillance with proportional tilt control making it easy to precisely adjust the camera’s view as the panning speed is automatically slowed to improve camera tracking and control.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    The Orange Light indicates network activity. Alarm I/O MicroSD card slot Two digital alarm outputs and four digital alarm inputs. Audio I/O One audio input and one audio ouput. MicroSD card slot Insert a MicroSD card for local storage. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Assembly And Installation

    Section 2: Assembly and Installation Assembly and Installation Manual Hardware Installation Step 1 Unpack the DCS-6915 and remove the dome camera unit. Step 2 Remove the protective cover and PE sheet. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 10 The small protrusions on the cover must align with the four holes on the camera body. Step 4 Gently press down the dome cover with two hands on the side of it. Warning: DO NOT press down on the optical cover. This might cause damage to the camera. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 5 Screw the dome cover and body together. Step 6 Insert the power connector into the opening on the cap. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 12 Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 7 Connect the 3-pin connector to the slot on the camera enclosure. The connector will lock into place. Step 8 Connect the power cable to the power adapter. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 13 Connect one end of the CAT 5 Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera enclosure, and the other end of the cable to your network. Step 10 Insert a MicroSD card for local storage of recorded images and video. Step 11 Plug the power cable into a wall outlet. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Standard Or Mini Pendant Mount

    6. Connect the cables to the camera enclosure. Attach the camera enclosure to the mount and affix it with the supplied bolt. Note: After threading the cables, please block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponges to prevent insects from entering the tube. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Ceiling Mounting - Straight Tube

    7. Connect the cables to the camera enclosure. Attach the camera enclosure to the cap and affix it with the supplied bolt. Note: After threading the cables, please block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponges to prevent insects from entering the tube. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Software Installation

    Camera Installation Wizard. Step 3 Select your camera from the list, then click Wizard. If you have multiple cameras, you can identify them by the MAC ID printed on the label on the back of your camera. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Enter the correct configuration information and click Next to continue. Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 18 The LED on the front of the DCS-6915 will blink, then turn solid green once it successfully connects to your network. Step 7 Your DCS-6915 camera is now set up, Click Exit to exit the wizard and can skip to "Advanced Configuration" on page 20 for advanced configuration of your camera. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Viewing Your Internet Camera

    Click the button labeled Link to access the web configuration. The Setup Wizard will automatically open your web browser to the IP address of the DCS-6915, in this example it is http://192.198.0.20. Your camera may have a different IP Address.

  • Page 20: Advanced Configuration

    When you connect to the camera's web interface you will see the following page. This is the Live Video page which will allow you to view the camera's video feed and control basic camera functions using the icons on the screen. Please refer to the tables on the following pages for detailed information about the icons on this screen. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Section 3: Advanced Configuration D-Link Logo Click this logo to visit the D-Link website. Securicam Logo Setup the stream transmission mode and saving options on the local computer. Client Settings Click on the setup icon on the main page to enter the camera setting pages.

  • Page 22: Ptz Control Panel

    Cruise: Select from up to 8 user defined cruise paths. Patrol Auto Pan Select from the preset drop-down list to quickly move the camera to the desired preset position. Go Preset Control Pan/Tilt Pan Speed Control Tilt Speed Control Speed Control D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Camera Control

    Auto: The video zoom ratio will be changed automatically according to viewing window size. 100%: Keep the video zoom ratio at 100% 50%: Keep the video zoom ratio at 50% Zoom ratio 25%: Keep the video zoom ratio at 25% D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Client Settings

    HTTP port must be forwarded for remote users to make an HTTP connection (video only). Saving Options Folder: Select the folder where you would like the file saved on your desktop computer. File name prefix: Enter a file name prefix for the saved files. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Setup

    Section 3: Advanced Configuration Setup The DCS-6915 includes basic and advanced setup screens. Both screens include a tree view with multiple setup options. This manual includes detailed explanations for all advanced setup screens. Standard Setup Click the setup button to enter the setup screen.

  • Page 26: Advanced Setup

    HTTPS, Access List, Advanced Settings Event Management - Motion Detection, DI and DO, Event Settings Recording - Recording Settings, Local Storage PTZ Control - Motorized PTZ System - User Settings, Device Settings, Time and Date, Maintenance, Parameter List, Logs D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 27: System Overview

    Section 3: Advanced Configuration System Overview The system overview page contains a summary of the camera's current settings. For more information about adjusting these settings, please consult the subsequent instructions found in this manual. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Audio And Video

    Shorter exposure times result in less light reaching the sensor. The exposure times are selectable for the following durations: 1/25 (1/30) to 1/10,000 • Iris: Choose an Iris value from F4.8 to F9.6 • Exposure Level: Select from the range of values between 1 to 15 D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 29 "Output Frame Rate" (size of the live view window). Stream 4: This is global view stream which captures the full view of the video. Users can also define the "Output Frame Rate" (size of the live view window). D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 30 • Fixed quality: To optimize the bandwidth utilization and video quality. The video quality can be adjusted to the following setting: Medium, Standard, Good, Detailed and Excellent. You can also select Customize and manually enter a value. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Image Settings

    • ATW mode: The Dome Camera takes out the signals in a screen in the range from 2500 K to 10000 K. • Manual mode: In this mode, users can change the White Balance value manually via specifying R gain and B gain; the range of R/B gain is from 0 to 255. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 32 2DNR: With the 2D Noise Reduction function, the processor analyzes pixel by pixel and frame by frame to eliminate environmental noise signals so that the highest quality image can be produced even in low light conditions. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 33 Vsize [1 - 60]: The vertical height of the mask. The mask center is at the center of current live view. User may adjust Vsize or zoom in/out to set the ideal mask height. Mask clearing Choose the number of the mask and click Clear button to delete the mask. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Audio Settings

    1 to 6. The sound will be turned off if the audio gain is set to “Mute”. Audio Type: Select between uLAW (G.711) and ALAW (G.711) compression formats. A higher audio quality will require more bandwidth. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Day And Night Settings

    Ensure to enter the starting and ending time for the day mode. Note that the time format is [hh:mm] and is expressed in 24-hour clock time. Light Sensor Sensitivity: Select Low, Normal, or High sensitivity for the light sensor. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Network

    An invalid gateway setting will fail to transmit to destinations in a different subnet. Primary DNS: The Primary DNS is the primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses. Secondary DNS: The Secondary DNS is a secondary domain name server that backups the primary DNS. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 37 Enabling this setting allows the camera to add port forwarding entries into the router automatically on a UPnP capable network. PPPoE For PPPoE users, enter the PPPoE Username, Password and Confirm Password into the fields, and click on the Save button to complete the setting. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Port And Access Name Settings

    Note: Ensure to choose the different port from the one set for the web server port. The FTP server allows the user to save recorded video clips. You can utilize D-Link's IP Cam Wizard to upgrade the firmware via FTP server. By default, the FTP port is set to 21. It also can be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535.

  • Page 39: Dynamic Dns

    Username: Enter your username or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Confirm password: Re-enter the password to confirm Status: Indicates the connection status, automatically determined by the system. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Https

    1. Click Create to open the Create Certificate page, then click Save to generate the certificate. 2. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You can click Property to see detailed information about the certificate. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 41 If you want to create and install other certificates, please remove the existing one. To remove the signed certificate, deselect Enable HTTPS secure connection in the first column and click Save. Then click Remove to erase the certificate. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Access List

    Filter: Input the IP address and click on the button to add a new filtered address. The Filtered IP Addresses list box shows the currently configured IP addresses. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Advanced Settings

    Key for authenticating the IP Camera itself. Identity: Enter the user identity associated with the certificate. Up to 16 characters can be used. Private Key Password: Enter the password (maximum 16 characters) for your user identity. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 44 Live Audio: This setting is only available for the IP Cameras that support audio. Management: The class consists of HTTP traffic: Web browsing. Note: To enable this function, please make sure the switches/ routers in the network support QoS. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Event Management

    2. Define the sensitivity to moving objects and the space ratio of all alerted pixels by moving the Sensitivity and Percentage slide bar. 3. Click Save to apply the changes. 4. Select Enable motion detection to activate motion detection. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Di And Do

    The Network camera supports 4 digital alarm inputs and 2 digital alarm outputs. Note: Please make sure the alarm connections are properly wired before starting to configure alarm related settings on this page. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Event Settings

    • Server address: Enter the domain name or IP address of the FTP server. • Server port: By default, the FTP server port is set to 21. It can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 48 File name prefix: Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the file name. Add Sequence number suffix: Enter the text that will be appended to the end of the file name. Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 49 Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page. When completed, click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit this page. The new media settings will appear on the Event Settings page. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Digital input: This option allows the camera to use an external digital input device or sensor as a trigger source. Depending on your application, there are many choices of digital input devices on the market which help to detect changes in temperature, vibration, sound, and light, etc. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 51 (i.e. the server to send the media files to) when a trigger is activated. • Add Server: same as "Sever Settings" on page 47 • Add Media: same as "Media Settings" on page 48 D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Recording

    Destination: The MicroSD Card recording schedule supports up to ten sets of time frames. Click Save to enable the setting and click Close to exit the page. When the system begins recording, it will send the recorded files to the MicroSD Card. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Local Storage

    Search Results This area will show the search results. There are four columns: Trigger time, Media type, Trigger type, and Locked. Click the up and down arrows to sort the search results in ascending or descending order. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Ptz Control

    Preset Go: To have the camera move to a specified Preset position, please select the Preset Point from the drop-down Preset list click on PrePage or NextPage button to reach preset number 1 to 256. Then the camera will move to the target position. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Cruise Line

    To stop running a Cruise Path, simply move the cursor to the live view pane and move the camera in any direction. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Auto Pan

    To stop running an Auto Pan Path, simply move the cursor to the live view pane and move the camera in any direction. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Sequence Line

    Sequence Line in full screen mode, please move the cursor onto the live view pane, right-click select fullscreen. To stop running the Sequence Line, simply move the cursor to the live view pane and move the camera in any direction. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Home Function

    The Network Camera’s tilt angle is adjustable from minimum -10° to maximum 190°. Enter the desired minimum and maximum tilt angle into the corresponding fields respectively. Click on the Set button to save the tilt angle settings. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Advanced Settings

    2DNR: Set the 2DNR feature to On or Off OSD: Set the OSD feature to On or Off Set Pan Zero: Set the camera’s currently shooting position as the original spot to start pan (0 degree). D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 60: System

    Add user account: Add a new user account. Username: Enter a username for the new account. Password: Enter a password for the new account. Privilege: Select the access rights for the new user. Manage user: Manage the accounts for existing users. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Device Settings

    Section 3: Advanced Configuration Device Settings Use this page to set a name for the device. The name chose will appear on the OSD overlay. Enter a name for the camera and click Set to store the chosen name. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Time And Date

    Set the Date and Time Manually Sync With Computer Time: Select the internal clock date, time and day to synchronize with the PC’s. Manual: An administrator can set the internal clock date, time and day manually. The format is [yyyy/mm/dd] for dates and [hh:mm:ss] for time. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Firmware Upgrade: To upgrade the camera firmware click on Browse to locate the firmware file, then click on Upgrade to begin the process. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Parameter List

    The Parameter list contains useful information about the current configuration of the camera which is useful for trouble shooting and diagnostics purposes. System Log The content of the file provides useful information about configuration and connections after system boot-up which is useful for trouble shooting and diagnostics purposes. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    • NTP Client (D-Link) • IEEE802.1x • DNS Client • QoS • DDNS Client (D-Link) • SNMP • SMTP Client • ONVIF Compliant • FTP Client Security • Administrator and user group protection • Password authentication D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 66 • IP-66 standard Vandal-proof • IK-10 standard Humidity • 20% to 80% non-condensing Weight • 2.32 kg (5.11 lbs), with sunshield Certifications • CE (Class A) • ICES-003 • CE LVD (EN60965-1) • C-Tick • FCC (Class A) D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Dimensions 191.97 mm D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Mini Pendant Mount, 204 x 124 x 135.2 mm, 1.2 kg DCS-80-5 Power Box, 187 x 147 x 76 mm, 2 kg, 100 to 115 V AC DCS-80-6 Power Box, 187 x 147 x 76 mm, 2 kg, 220 to 230 V AC D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Connection Panel Pin Definition

    Appendix A: Technical Diagrams Connection Panel Pin Definition Power Socket:This is 3 pin socket accepts the power cable. Alarm I/O:Support two digital alarm outputs and four digital alarm inputs. Audio I/O:Support one audio input and one audio ouput. D-Link DCS-6915 User Manual...

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