D-Link DCS-3714 – HD Day & Night WDR Network Camera with LowLight+, 2.9–8.2mm Auto Iris Lens, PoE, Audio I/O, RS-485 & SD Card Support
Overview:
• The D-Link DCS-3714 is an HD Day & Night WDR Network Camera designed for professional IP surveillance applications.
• It features a 1/3" HD Resolution Progressive CMOS sensor with LowLight+ technology for improved image performance in low-light environments.
• The camera supports Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), making it suitable for scenes with strong backlight or high-contrast lighting conditions.
• It comes with a 2.9–8.2mm DC auto iris varifocal lens, allowing flexible adjustment from wide coverage to more focused monitoring.
• The DCS-3714 supports simultaneous H.264, MPEG-4, and MJPEG video streams for flexible recording and bandwidth management.
• With PoE support, audio input/output, RS-485 interface, alarm input/output, video output, and SD card storage support, it is a practical solution for professional indoor surveillance projects.
Key Features:
• HD Resolution: Supports HD video up to 1280 × 720 at 30fps.
• LowLight+ Technology: Provides improved image quality in low-light conditions.
• Day & Night Function: Built-in removable IR-cut filter for day/night surveillance.
• WDR Support: Improves visibility in strong backlight and high-contrast scenes.
• Varifocal Auto Iris Lens: 2.9–8.2mm DC iris lens for flexible field adjustment.
• Multiple Video Streams: Supports simultaneous H.264, MPEG-4, and MJPEG compression.
• Multicast Streaming: Supports H.264 and MPEG-4 multicast streaming.
• Audio Support: Supports AAC and G.711 audio.
• Alarm I/O: Includes 2 digital inputs and 1 digital output for external alarm devices.
• RS-485 Interface: Supports connection to optional pan/tilt enclosure.
• SD Card Storage: Supports SD/SDHC/SDXC card up to 64GB.
• PoE Support: Supports IEEE 802.3af PoE for easier network installation.
• D-ViewCam Support: Remote management and viewing of up to 32 cameras.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DCS-3714
• Product Type: HD Day & Night WDR Network Camera
• Image Sensor: 1/3" HD Resolution Progressive CMOS Sensor
• Minimum Illumination: 0.1 lux color, 0.02 lux B/W
• Day & Night: Built-in Infrared-Cut Removable Filter
• Lens: 2.9mm to 8.2mm DC auto iris varifocal lens
• Aperture: F1.0
• Horizontal Angle of View: 95° to 35.6°
• Vertical Angle of View: 50.9° to 20°
• Diagonal Angle of View: 112.3° to 41°
• Minimum Object Distance: 0.5m
• Video Compression: H.264 / MPEG-4 / MJPEG
• Still Image: JPEG
• Multicast: H.264 / MPEG-4 multicast streaming
• 16:9 Resolution: 1280 × 720, 800 × 450, 640 × 360, 480 × 270, 320 × 176 up to 30fps
• 4:3 Resolution: 1024 × 768, 800 × 600, 640 × 480, 480 × 360, 320 × 240 up to 30fps
• Image Settings: Configurable size, quality, frame rate, bitrate, timestamp, text overlay, motion detection windows, privacy mask, WDR, white balance, shutter speed, brightness, saturation, contrast, and sharpness
• Audio Compression: AAC / G.711
• Digital Input / Output: 2 DI / 1 DO
• 12V Output: 12V DC, 100mA output for optional LED illuminator
• RS-485: Supported
• Audio Input / Output: Supported
• Video Output: Supported
• Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot up to 64GB
• Network Protocols: IPv6, IPv4, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Samba, PPPoE, UPnP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, IP filtering, QoS, CoS, Multicast, ONVIF, SNMP
• Security: Administrator/user protection, password authentication, HTTP and RTSP authentication
• Remote Management: Web browser configuration and local snapshot/video saving
• Software: D-ViewCam remote management software
• D-ViewCam Capacity: Up to 32 cameras
• Dimensions: 187.1 × 79.7 × 52.9 mm
• Weight: 545g ±5%
• Power Input: 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Power Output: 12V DC, 1.5A
• PoE: IEEE 802.3af, Class 2
• Maximum Power Consumption: 4.8W ±5%
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Certifications: CE Class A, CE LVD, FCC Class A, CTICK Class A
Applications:
• Indoor IP CCTV systems
• Office and reception monitoring
• Retail and commercial surveillance
• Entrances with strong backlight
• Warehouses and indoor corridors
• Sites requiring WDR performance
• Projects requiring audio I/O and alarm integration
• Installations requiring PoE and SD card backup
• Centralized monitoring using D-ViewCam software
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DCS-3714 for indoor IP surveillance projects that need WDR performance, low-light image enhancement, and flexible lens adjustment.
• It is suitable for offices, shops, entrances, corridors, warehouses, and locations with changing light conditions.
• The camera offers practical value with LowLight+, WDR, 2.9–8.2mm auto iris varifocal lens, PoE, audio I/O, alarm I/O, RS-485, and SD card support.
• For modern projects requiring higher resolution, smart human/vehicle detection, built-in IR, or outdoor IP protection, Connect Gates recommends comparing this model with newer IP camera options.
• For indoor professional installations with existing D-Link infrastructure, this model remains a flexible option for monitoring and integration.