Quick Guide

Using the bolt and screws installation:
1. Using the mounting template, mark and drill the holes on the
mounting surface.
2. Secure the two long mounting screws to the camera’s base.
3. Pass the wires through and make all necessary connections.
4. Mount the camera to the mounting surface by passing the two
mounting screws through the mounting surface. Lock the screws into
place by using the 2 mounting nuts. Rotate the locking discs over the
screws until the camera is held tightly from the mounting surface.
Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Star Wrench
T-1.5 (for camera
rotation)
1
Star Wrench T-2.5
(for camera tilt
and control panel
access)
1
Test Monitor
Cable
1
Mounting Bolts and
Nuts
1 set
Screws and
Plastic Anchors
- 2pcs
1 set
Waterproof Cap
and Rubber Rings
(Black: ø0.15”
(ø4mm), White:
ø0.19” (ø5mm))
1
Mounting
Template
1 set
Quick Setup and
Download Guides
1 set
1. The mounting surface must withstand five times the
camera weight.
2. Do not let the cables get caught in improper places or the electric line
cover can be damaged. This may cause a short or fire.
3. Using the mounting template sheet or the camera itself, mark and drill
the necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.
Pass the wires through the mount bracket and make all necessary
connections.
1. If you are using a PoE switch, connect the camera using an Ethernet
cable for both data and power.
2. If you are using a non-PoE switch, connect the camera to the switch
using an Ethernet cable for data transmission and use a power
adapter to power the camera.
STEP 1 – PREPARING TO MOUNT THE CAMERA
STEP 2 – POWERING THE CAMERA
Power requirements Power requirements Power consumption
DWC-MVD8WiATW
DWC- MPVD8WiATW
DC12V, PoE IEEE 802.3af Class
3 (Adapter not included)
DC12V: 12.4W
PoE: 14.9W
DWC-MVD8Wi28TW
DWC-MPVD8Wi28TW
DC12V: 9.8W
PoE: 13.9W
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Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial
set-up. It is recommended that the user read the entire instruction manual for
complete and proper installation and usage.
NOTE: Download all your support materials and tools in one place
1. Go to: http://www.digital-watchdog.com/resources
2. Search your product by entering the part number in the
‘Search by Product’ search bar. Results for applicable
part numbers will populate automatically based on the
part number you enter.
3. Click ‘Search’. All supported materials, including manuals
and quick start guide (QSGs) will appear in the results.
Default login information: admin | admin
When logging into the camera for the first time, you will be prompted
to set up a new password. You can set the new password using the
DW® IP Finder™ software or directly from the camera’s browser menu.
MEGApix® IVA+™ models MEGApix® IVA™ models
DWC- MPVD8WiATW DWC-MVD8WiATW
DWC-MPVD8Wi28TW DWC-MVD8Wi28TW
STEP 3 – INSTALLING THE CAMERA
Resetting the camera: To reset the
camera, press the reset button on
the external control panel for five
(5) second. The system will initiate
a camera-wide reset of all the
settings, including network settings.
Reset Button
Reset Button
Template Sheet
3
5
1
2
NOTE: To ensure moisture seal, make sure the o-ring is in
place between
a
and
b
. In extreme environments use
of an outdoor rated sealer is recommended.
NOTE: Cables with ø4.5mm to ø5.5mm thickness should use
the black rubber ring. Cables over ø5.5mm in thickness
should use the white rubber ring.
b
c
d
a
a. Pass the LAN cable through the waterproof cap, gasket and
the rubber ring.
b. Connect the LAN cable to the camera’s network port .
c. will be axed to with a ¼ turn counter-clockwise.
d. Thread and twist tightly to .
a
b
b
d
c
c
1. Attach the camera to the mounting surface using the included
anchors and screws.
2. The waterproof cap set comes with two rubber rings with dierent
diameters. The black rubber ring has an internal diameter of ø0.15”
(ø4mm). The white rubber ring has an internal diameter of ø0.19”
(ø5mm). When using the waterproof cap, use the rubber ring best
suited for your network cable’s diameter.