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Features and Benefits

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Simple to Use - The DCS-900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The

DCS-900 supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator

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Supports a Variety of Platforms - Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. The DCS-900 can also be integrated easily into other

Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based features.

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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-900 at anytime from anywhere in the world!

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Remote Monitoring 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.

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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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Hardware Overview

Connections

LEDs

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Hardware Installation

Attach the Swivel Stand

Locate the stand mount on the bottom panel of the DCS-900 and screw on the swivel stand to the base of the DCS-900.

Connect the Ethernet Cable

Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the back panel of the DCS-900 and attach it to the network. Network connectivity is

confirmed when the green LED Indicator on the DCS-900, located below the Power LED, is illuminated.

Attach the External Power Supply

Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the rear panel of the DCS-900 and connect it to a wall outlet or power strip.

NOTE:

Power source is confirmed when the red LED Power Indicator located to the right of the lens on the DCS-900 is illuminated.

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Security

To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-900, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to create all users. The DCS-900

supports multi-level password protection/access that can be restricted by the Administrator for defined users who have a User Name and Password.

The Administrator can release a public User Name and Password so that when remote users access the DCS-900 they will be allowed to view the images transmitted

by the DCS-900.

NOTE:

When the DCS-900 is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator set the Admin ID and Admin Password to restrict user

access to the DCS-900 since the default settings are Null String (no password). Once the ID and Password are defined, only the Administrator has

access to the management of the DCS-900. This procedure should be done as soon as possible since the security features of the DCS-900 will not be

enabled until the Admin ID and Admin Password is defined.

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Auto-Run Installation

Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive to initiate the Auto-Run program. The content of the Installation CD-ROM includes:

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View Quick Installation Guide

- click to preview the

Quick Installation Guide

in PDF format for step-by-step instructions of the DCS-900 Installation.

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View Manual

– click to preview the

User's Guide

in PDF format for detailed information of the DCS-900.

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Multicamera Management

– click to install and use Setup Wizard to complete further settings for your Internet camera.

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IPView SE

– click to install and use IPView SE to manage your cameras by enabling you to search, configure, and preview all the DCS-900s from one location.

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Install Acrobat Reader

– click to launch Acrobat Reader for the viewing and printing of PDF files in the Installation CD-ROM.

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Technical Support

– Click to display the technical support information.

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Quick Installation

– Click to start a quick installation.

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Exit

– click to close the Auto-Run program.