Dahua Dome Wi-Fi Camera

Foreword

General

This manual introduces the functions, installation, and operations of the camera.

Safety Instructions

The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the manual.

Revision History

About the Manual

• The Manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the manual and the actual product, the actual product shall prevail.
• Dahua Technology is not liable for any loss caused by operations that do not comply with the manual.
• The manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related regions. For detailed information, see the paper manual, QR code or the official website. If there is inconsistency between the paper manual and the electronic version, the electronic version shall prevail.
• All designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. Product updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the manual. Please contact customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
• There might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or errors in print. If there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to Dahua Technology's final explanation.
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• All trademarks, registered trademarks and company names in the manual are the properties of their respective owners.
• Please visit the Dahua Technology website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem occurred when using the device.
• If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to Dahua Technology's final explanation.

Important Safeguards and Warnings

Electrical Safety

• All installation and operation shall conform to your local electrical safety codes.
• The power source shall conform to the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) standard and supply power with rated voltage which conforms to Limited Power Source requirement according to IEC60950-1. Note that the power supply requirement is subject to the device label.
• Make sure that the power supply is correct before operating the device.
• A readily accessible disconnecting device shall be incorporated in the building installation wiring.
• Prevent the power cable from being trampled or pressed, especially the plug, power socket, and the junction extruded from the device.

Environment

• Do not aim the device at strong light to focus, such as lamp light and sunlight; otherwise, it might cause over brightness or light marks, which are not the device malfunction, and affect the longevity of Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS).
• Do not place the device in a damp, dusty, extremely hot or cold environment, or locations with strong electromagnetic radiation or unstable lighting.
• Keep the device away from any liquid to avoid damage to the internal components.
• Keep the indoor device away from rain or damp to avoid fire or lightning.
• Ensure sound ventilation to avoid heat accumulation.
• Transport, use, and store the device within the range of allowed humidity and temperature.
• Heavy stress, violent vibration, or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage, and installation.
• Pack the device with standard factory packaging or equivalent material when transporting the device.
• Install the device in a location where only professional staff with relevant knowledge of safety guards and warnings can access. Accidental injury might happen to non-professionals who enter the installation area when the device is operating normally.

Operation and Daily Maintenance

• Do not touch the heat dissipation component of the device to avoid scald.
• Carefully follow the instructions in the manual when performing any disassembly operation on the device; otherwise, it might cause water leakage or poor image quality due to unprofessional disassembly. Please contact after-sale service for desiccant replacement if there is condensed fog on the lens after unpacking or when the desiccant turns green. (Not all models are included with desiccant).
• It is recommended to use the device together with a lightning arrester to improve lightning protection effect.
• It is recommended to ground the device to enhance reliability.
• Do not touch the image sensor (CMOS) directly. Dust and dirt can be removed with an air blower, or you can wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol.
• You can clean the device body with a soft dry cloth, and for stubborn stains, use a cloth with mild detergent. To avoid possible damage to the device body coating which could cause performance decrease, do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or diluent to clean the device body, nor strong, abrasive detergents.
• The dome cover is an optical component. Do not touch or wipe the cover with your hands directly during installation or operation. For removing dust, grease, or fingerprints, wipe gently with moistened oil-free cotton with diethyl or a moist soft cloth. You can also remove dust with an air blower.
• WARNING: Strengthen the protection of network, device data, and personal information by adopting measures which include but are not limited to using strong passwords, modifying passwords regularly, upgrading firmware to the latest version, and isolating computer networks. For some devices with old firmware versions, the ONVIF password will not be modified automatically along with the system password modification, and you need to upgrade the firmware or manually update the ONVIF password.
• Use standard components or accessories provided by the manufacturer and ensure that the device is installed and maintained by professional engineers.
• The surface of the image sensor should not be exposed to laser beam radiation in an environment where a laser beam device is used.
• Do not provide two or more power supply sources for the device unless otherwise specified. Failure to follow this instruction might cause damage to the device.

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. RF Exposure: A distance of 20cm shall be maintained between the antenna and users, and the transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

1 Cable

Waterproof all the cable joints with insulating tape and waterproof tape to avoid short circuit and water damage. For detailed operation, see the FAQ Manual.

Figure 1-1 Cable list:

• Port 1: Ethernet - Connects to network with network cable.
• Port 2: 12V DC power input - Inputs 12V DC power. Be sure to supply power as instructed in the manual. Device abnormality or damage could occur if power is not supplied correctly.

2 Network Configuration

Device initialization and IP address setting can be finished with the "ConfigTool" or on the web interface. For more information, see the Web Operation Manual.

• Device initialization is required at first use or after the device being reset.
• Device initialization is available only when the IP addresses of the device (192.168.1.108 by default) and the PC stay in the same network segment.
• Plan usable network segments properly to connect the device to the network.
• The following figures and interfaces are for reference only, and the actual product shall prevail.

2.1 Initializing Device

1. Double-click "ConfigTool.exe" to open the tool.
2. Click the IP icon. The "Modify IP" interface is displayed.
3. Click "Search setting". The "Setting" interface is displayed.
4. Enter the start IP address and end IP address of the network segment in which you want to search devices, and then click OK. All devices found in the network segment are listed.
5. Select one or several devices whose Status is "Uninitialized", and then click "Initialize". The "Device initialization" interface is displayed.
6. Select the devices that need initialization, and then click "Initialize". The password setting interface is displayed.
7. Set and confirm the password of the devices, then enter a valid email address, and then click "Next". The final setting interface is displayed.
8. Select the options according to your needs, and then click OK.
9. Click "Finish". The device status in the "Modify IP" interface turns to "Initialized".

Figure 2-2 Password setting:

The password setting interface allows setting Username (default: admin), New Password (8-32 characters, combination of letters, numbers, symbols), Confirm Password, and an optional Email Address for password reset. A "Next" button proceeds to the next step.

2.2 Modifying Device IP Address

• You can modify IP addresses of one or multiple devices in one time. This section is based on modifying IP addresses in batches.
• Modifying IP addresses in batches is available only when the corresponding devices have the same login password.
• Step 1: Do Step 1 to Step 4 in "2.1 Initializing Device" to search for devices in your network segment. After clicking "Search setting", enter the username and password, and make sure they are the same as what you set during initialization; otherwise, a wrong password notice will appear.
• Step 2: Select the devices whose IP addresses need to be modified, and then click "Modify IP". The "Modify IP Address" interface is displayed.
• Step 3: Select "Static" mode, and then enter the start IP, subnet mask, and gateway. You can check the "Same IP" box to set IP addresses of multiple devices to the same. If a DHCP server is available in the network, devices will automatically obtain IP addresses from the DHCP server when you select "DHCP".
• Step 4: Click OK.

Figure 2-3 Modify IP Address:

The "Modify IP Address" interface shows options for Mode (Static, DHCP), Start IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and a "Same IP" checkbox. It also indicates the "Selected number of devices" and an "OK" button.

2.3 Logging in to Web Interface

1. Open an IE browser, enter the IP address of the device in the address bar, and then press Enter. If the setup wizard is displayed, finish the settings as instructed.
2. Enter the username and password in the login box, and then click "Login".
3. For the first login, click "Click Here to Download Plugin", and then install the plugin as instructed. The main interface is displayed when the installation is finished.

Figure 2-4 Main interface:

The main interface displays the live video feed from the camera, with controls for Main Stream, Sub Stream, Live, PTZ, Playback, Setup, Alarm, and Logout. It shows stream resolution and bitrate.

3 Installation

3.1 Packing List

The tool required for installation, such as an electric drill, is not provided in the packing. The operation manual and related tools are contained in a QR code.

Items included:

• Network Camera × 1
• Antenna × 1
• Gasket × 1
• Screw Package × 1
• Waterproof Connector × 1
• Installation Manual × 1
• Wrench × 1
• Positioning Map × 1
• QR Code × 1
• Power Adapter × 1

3.2 Dimensions

The following figures are for reference only, and the actual product shall prevail. Unit: mm [inch]

Diagram Description:

The diagram shows three views of the camera: a top view with dimensions (Diameter: 109.9mm [4.33"]), a side view with dimensions (Height: 146.2mm [5.76"], Diameter: 98.2mm [3.87"]), and a bottom view showing mounting hole details (Diameter: 98.2mm [3.87"]).

3.3 Installing Device

3.3.1 Installation Type

The document shows illustrations for three installation types: wall mounting, ceiling mounting, and pole mounting.

3.3.2 Installing SD Card (Optional)

Disconnect the power before installing or removing the SD card.

Diagram Description:

Illustration 1 shows how to open the camera dome cover and access the SD card slot. Illustration 2 shows the SD card being inserted into the slot. A separate note indicates to press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds to reset the camera.

3.3.3 Attaching Device

! WARNING: Make sure that the mounting surface is strong enough to hold at least three times the weight of the device and bracket.

Diagram Description (Cable going through the mounting surface):

Step 1: Attach the mounting bracket to the ceiling/wall using screws. Step 2: Insert screws through the bracket. Step 3: Connect cables and mount the camera body to the bracket. Step 4: Secure the camera with its cables.

Diagram Description (Cable going through the side cable tray):

Step 1: Attach the mounting bracket to the surface. Step 2: Insert screws through the bracket. Step 3: Connect cables and mount the camera body to the bracket. Step 4: Secure the camera with its cables.

3.3.4 Installing Waterproof Connector (Optional)

This part is needed only when a waterproof connector is included in the package and the device is used outdoors.

Diagram Description:

The diagram illustrates a multi-step process for connecting cables using a waterproof connector. It shows the preparation of cable ends, insertion into the connector, and securing the connection.

3.3.5 Adjusting Lens Angle

The diagram shows three steps (labeled 1, 2, 3) for adjusting the camera's lens angle. Each step involves rotating the camera body or lens to achieve the desired field of view, with visual feedback shown on a monitor displaying the camera's output.