D-link Dcs-4712e Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera Installation Guide

D-link Dcs-4712e Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera Installation Guide

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Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera
DCS-4712E, DCS-4714E, DCS-4718E
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D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera

Before You Begin

This installation guide provides instructions for installing and configuring your camera. Additional documentation is also available on the D-Link support website.
Refer to the manual for your model for additional information on how to configure the device using the associated Setup Wizard.
The manual and Setup Wizard may be found at https://dlink.com/support/.

Package Contents

This package includes the following items:

  • Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera
  • Cable Waterproofing Connector
  • Mounting Kit
  • Allen Key
  • Alignment Sticker
  • Documentation

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your local D-Link reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one recommended for the device will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

System Requirements

  • Computer running Microsoft Windows®
  • Internet Explorer 11

Hardware Overview

DCS-4712E/DCS-4714E Front

D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Hardware Overview

#FeatureDescription
1Camera LensFixed camera lens.
2Adjustable MountLoosen the screw with the included Allen key to adjust the camera angle. Tighten it to lock the camera angle.

Table 1: DCS-4712E/DCS-4714E
Front View Descriptions

DCS-4718E Front

D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - DCS-4718E Front

#FeatureDescription
1Camera LensMotorized varifocal lens.
2Adjustable MountLoosen the screw with the included Allen key to adjust the camera angle. Tighten it to lock the camera angle.

Table 2: DCS-4718E Front View Descriptions

Cable Interfaces

D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Cable Interfaces

#FeatureDescription
1Ethernet
Jack
RJ-45 connector for Ethernet. Can also, be used to power the  camera using Power over Ethernet (PoE)
2Power
Connector
Connects to an optional 12 V / 1.5 A power adapter (not included)
3Reset
Button
Press and hold for more than five seconds, then release to perform a factory reset.

Table 3: Cable Interface Descriptions

DCS-4712E/DCS-4714E Rear Panel Interfaces

D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Rear Panel

#FeatureDescription
1microSD SlotSlot for a microSD card.

Table 4: DCS-4712E/DCS-4714E Rear Panel Interface Descriptions
DCS-4718E Bottom Panel Interfaces

D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Panel Interfaces

#FeatureDescription
1microSD SlotSlot for a microSD card.

Table 5: DCS-4718E Bottom Panel Interface Descriptions

Management Options

To configure and manage your camera, it is recommended that you download the associated Setup Wizard and the D-ViewCam software suite, both of which are available from
the D-Link website.

Installing the Setup Wizard
  1. Open a web browser, navigate to dlink.com/support/, and select your region.
  2. On the next screen, enter the model number of your camera in the search bar and click Search. Click the picture of your camera. On the product page, click the Download button next to Setup Wizard.
  3. Once the executable file has finished downloading, click it and follow the instructions to install the Setup Wizard.

Configuring the Camera

  1. Ensure that your camera is plugged in  (either using a 12 V 1.5 A power adapter or a PoE-enabled device) and connected to your computer with an Ethernet cable.
  2.  Open the Setup Wizard. It will display the MAC address and IP address of your camera. If you have a DHCP server on your network, this will be a dynamic IP address. If your network does not use a DHCP server, the network camera’s default IP address 192.168.0.20 will be displayed. Select your camera, then click the Link button to continue.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera -Figure 6
  3. If this is your first time logging in, you will be prompted to create a password, which must be between 8 and 30 characters and must contain both letters and numbers. Press Save.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 7
  4. To view the camera display, click the Search button on the main screen of the Setup Wizard, then select your camera and click the Link button to open the camera’s web UI. Alternatively, open a web browser and type the camera’s IP address (displayed in step 2) into the address bar, and press Enter. Enter the newly created password, and click on ogin to continue.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 8

Installing D-ViewCam

  1. Open a web browser, navigate to dlink.com/support/, and select your region.
  2.  On the next screen, click the D-ViewCam link and click the most recent version to download the D-ViewCam setup wizard (packaged as a zip file).
  3. Once the file has finished downloading, unzip it, and click the executable file SetupTool.exe. Follow the instructions to install the D-ViewCam software suite.

For advanced viewing options, refer to the D-ViewCam User Manual.

Mounting the Camera

Note: It is highly recommended that you configure and test your camera before mounting it. If you plan on inserting a microSD card, it is also recommended to do this before mounting.

  1. Place the alignment sticker where you want to position the camera. Make sure the camera base will be positioned so that the cable channel is on the bottom.
  2. Use a 4 mm drill bit to make the required holes approximately 30 mm deep, then insert the wall anchors into the holes.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 9
  3. If you are running the camera cables through the wall, drill a hole in the center and pull the cables through the hole. If you are running the camera cables out the side of the camera, guide the camera cables through the cable channel on the base.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 10
  4. Use the screws provided to mount the camera to the wall.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 11
  5. Connect the power and Ethernet cables, or just the Ethernet cable if you are using a PoE connection.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 12
  6. To adjust the camera’s monitoring direction, use the Allen key to turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to loosen it, then move the camera to the desired position and angle. When you are finished, turn the adjustment screw clockwise to tighten it.

Waterproofing Your Installation

A round Ethernet cable, a crimping tool, and RJ-45 plugs are required for this procedure.

  1. Place the washer around the base of the Ethernet connector as shown.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 13
  2. Thread the bare Ethernet cable through the waterproof connector as shown.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 14
  3. Attach an RJ-45 plug to the end of the cable using a crimping tool.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 15
  4. Connect the RJ-45 plug into the Ethernet connector, then screw the waterproof connector to the Ethernet connector by turning it clockwise about one half-turn
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 16Figure 16: Attaching the Waterproof Connector
  5.  Screw the back part of the waterproof connector clockwise until there is a tight seal around the Ethernet cable.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 17
  6. The power connector and reset button cables are not waterproof. It is recommended to use waterproof tape to protect them. Wind the tape around each cable in an overlapping manner to cover them.
    D-Link DCS-4712E Vigilance Outdoor Bullet Camera - Figure 18

Additional Information

If you are encountering problems setting up your network, please refer to the user manual. Additional help is available online. To find out more about D-Link products or marketing information, please visit the D-Link support website at http://dlink.com/support/.

Warranty Information

Please visit http://warranty.dlink.com/ for warranty information for your region.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
dlink.com/support

References

Documents / Resouces

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