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• Simple to Use

- The DCS-1110 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware

or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-1110 supports ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer. All

that is required is a computer with Internet Explorer 6.0 or above.

• Supports a Variety of Platforms

- Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols.

It can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based

features.

• Remote Snapshot Images and Recording

- Using the snapshot and recording features, you can save

snapshots and record video and audio directly from the Web browser to a local hard drive without installing

any software, making it convenient to instantly capture any moment from a remote location.

•

Record Directly to a NAS

- The DCS-1110 allows you to record directly to a local network area storage

device without the use of a dedicated PC for storing recorded video.

•

Low Light Recording

- The DCS-1110’s 0.5 lux light sensitivity allows you to capture video in rooms with

minimal lighting, making it ideal for use at night time.

•

PoE Support

- The DCS-1110 supports traditional wired transmission, making the DCS-1110 easy to

integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-1110 works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based

network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network. With support for 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE),

the DCS-1110 works with a compatible PoE power injector or PoE switch. This eliminates the need for

mounting the camera near a power supply.

• Web Configuration

- Using a standard Web browser, Administrators can configure and manage the Internet

Camera directly from its own Web page via the Intranet or Internet. This means you can access your DCS-1110

at anytime from anywhere in the world!

Features

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• Remote Monitioring Utility

- The IPView SE application adds enhanced features and functionality for the

Internet Camera and allows administrators to configure and access the Internet Camera from a remote site

via Intranet or Internet. Other features include image monitoring, recording images to a hard drive, viewing up

to 4 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots.

• Broad Range of Applications

- With today’s high-speed Internet services, the Internet Camera can provide the

ideal solution for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The Internet Camera

allows remote access from a Web browser for live image viewing and allows the administrator to manage and

control the Internet Camera at anytime, from anywhere in the world. Many applications exist, including industrial

and public monitoring of homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks.

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Connections

Ethernet Cable Connector

The DCS-1110 features an RJ-45 connector for connections to

10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling.

The port supports 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) and the NWay

protocol, allowing the DCS-1110 to automatically detect or negotiate

the transmission speed of the network. The port also supports MDI/X,

which allows the use of either straight through or cross-over cables.

Reset Button

Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once and Power LED begins to

flash. Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously for

ten seconds. Release the reset button and the Power LED will begin to flash indicating

that the DCS-1110’s settings are reverting back to the factory settings. The IP address

will also return to the default settings with DHCP selected.

DC Power Connector

The DC power input connector is labeled

DC 5V

with a single jack socket to supply

power to the DCS-1110. The power supply

is

optional if PoE is used.

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LEDs

Power LED

The Power LED is positioned on the right side of

the DCS-1110 lens. Steady blue confirms that the

DCS-1110 is powered

ON

.

Link LED

The Link LED is positioned on the right side of the

DCS-1110’s lens. It is located to the right of the Power

LED.

Steady orange confirms a good connection

to the LAN.

Depending on the data traffic, the LED

will begin to flash to indicate that the DCS-1110 is

receiving/transceiving from/to the LAN network.

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Hardware Installation

Attach the External Power Supply

Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the rear panel of the DCS-1110 and

connect it to your local power supply.

Note:

Power source is confirmed when the blue LED Power Indicator located to

the right of the lens on the DCS-1110 is illuminated.

Connect the Ethernet Cable

Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the back panel of the DCS-1110 and

attach it to the network. Network Connectivity is confirmed when the orange LED Indicator on the DCS-1110 located

left of the Power LED is illuminated.

Note: The power supply is optional if the

PoE (Power over Ethernet) is used.