D-Link SecuriCam Internet CameraManualBuilding Networks for PeopleVersion 1.00DCS-5300
10Software InstallationAfter you have successfully completed the hardware installation of theDCS-5300 Internet Camera, it is necessary to install soft
100There is a button hidden in the pinhole beside the Ethernet socket. It isused to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometime
101I/O ConnectorI/O Connector Definition for the Internet CameraThe DCS-5300 provides a general I/O terminal block with one digital input andone relay
102Remote managementConfiguration and system log can be accessed via Web browser, using InternetExplorer 5.X and above, and FTP application remotelyNe
103LED indicator2 Status indicators: 1) Power, 2) POST, connection, and heartbeatCamera specification1/4 inch color CCD sensorAGC/AWBElectronic shutte
104Contacting Technical SupportTechnical SupportYou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.D-Link provides free techn
105Time Zone TableGMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that alltime zones are measured from.
106Time Zone Table (continued)
107Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limitedwarranty for its product only to the per
108• After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original orother suitable shipping package to ensure that i
109Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registeredtrademarks are the property of their respective
11IMPORTANT:A hardware reset of the Internet Camera is now required to allow the IP Installerprogram to configure the camera correctly. To accomplish
12Software Installation (continued)After you click on the Linkbutton, IP Installer willautomatically open yourInternet browser to the IPAddress of th
13Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/MEUPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecturethat provides compatibility among networ
14Click Add/RemoveWindows ComponentsThe following screen willappear:Select Networking Services(Communications in WindowsME)Click DetailsSelect Univers
15Please wait while Setupconfigures the components.Click NextClick FinishEnabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME(continued)
16Click My Network PlacesTo view your DCS-5300Internet Camera in anInternet browser, go to yourDesktop and click MyNetwork Places.Click DCS-5300-146Th
17Click Next Real-time MonitoringVideo Recording to hard diskHigh quality videoHigh compression ratioMaximum of 16 cameras with different m
18Please read the Software Licensing Agreement and click yes if you agree withthe agreement. Click “No” to exit the installation.Installing IP surveil
19Installing IP surveillance Software (continued)Click NextSelect thedestinationdirectory.Click NextSelect theprogram folderthe software willbe instal
2ContentsContents of Package ...3Introduction...
20The installation is complete.Click FinishInstalling IP surveillance Software (continued)Click Next
21Testing the DCS-5300 InternetCameraThe window in the center of your browser is the camera image window. Youshould now see a video image and hear the
22When the Internet Camera is used for the first time, it is highlyrecommended that the Administrator set the Administrator Passwordto constrain user
23Configuring a DCS-5300 Behind a NATRouter or Internet GatewayD-Link’s DCS-5300 is a versatile and cost effective Internet Camera offeringboth video
24Using & Configuring the DCS-5300 with aNAT Router (continued)Assign a Local IP Address with IP Installer View the Internet Camera usin
25Using & Configuring the DCS-5300 with aNAT Router (continued)These are the port settings foryour camera.They can bechanged if needed.Ports that
26Determine Your Router’s IP Address (WAN)Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending onyour ISP, you may want to obtain a
27Important: Some ISPs block access to port 80. Be sure to check with your ISPso that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly. Some ISPs bloc
28Viewing Your CameraAfter all settings have been entered correctly, a PC user inside or outside yournetwork will have access to the camera through th
29Open your Internet Explorer Web browser and enter the IP address for yourInternet Camera.In the example, this address is 192.168.0.146. Your addres
3 D-Link SecuriCam DCS-5300 Internet Camera Power Adapter Installation software and manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Camera Stand Cat
30Home Page ScreenThe image from the DCS-5300 should be visible from the Home page on yourcomputer monitor.Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser
31Home > Connections ScreenClick the Home tab to return to the DCS-5300 Home page.Protocol OptionThe UDP Protocol should be chosen for the most use
32Home > ConfigurationClick on the Configuration button on the Home page:There are 5 tabs across the top of the Configuration screen.From each tab,
33Configuration > Advanced > NetworkReset IP Address at next bootUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser(continued)Once the DCS-5300 is conf
34Configuration > Advanced >Network Settings (continued)SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies awireless network. Access Poi
35Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser(continued)Configuration > Advanced >Network Settings (continued)Channel - The default wireless cha
36Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser(continued)Configuration > Advanced > Mail & FTPClick the Mail&FTP button from the Configu
37Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser(continued)Configuration > Advanced > Mail & FTP (Continued)FTP Settings1st FTP server -If the
38Click Apply to makechanges effectiveConfiguration > Advanced > Mail & FTP (Continued)2nd FTP user name - Granted user name on the backup F
39Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser(continued)Click the DDNS & UPnP button from the Configuration screen to accessvideo settings that a
4IntroductionMotorized Pan and Tilt OperationThe DCS-5300 has a pan and tilt function that can expand your viewing area tocover a wide 270o angle side
40Enable DDNS -Click to enable the DDNS function.Provider- Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pulldown menu.Host name-Enter the host name of th
41Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser(continued)Click the Audio/Video button from the Configuration screen to access videosettings that affect
42Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser(continued)Configuration > Advanced > Audio/Video (Continued)Maximum frame rate-Video quality contr
43Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser(continued)My priority is clear identification for each imageTo have the best video quality, you should s
44Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser(continued)Recommendations for setting video for the bestperformance (continued):I want to compromise bet
45Configuration > Advanced > Motion DetectionClick the Motion Detection button from the Configuration screen to accesssettings that effect how t
46Configuration > Advanced >Motion Detection (continued)New - Click to add a new window. A maximum of threewindows can be opened simultaneously.
47Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser(continued)Configuration > Advanced >Camera ControlClick the Camera Control button from the Configu
48Enable IR Control -Click this to enable the DCS-5300 to be controlledby the included remote.Configuration > Advanced >Camera Control (Continue
49Configuration > Tools > AdminClick on the Tools tab to access 4 utility screens for controlling and administeringthe DCS-5300. The default scr
5Features & Benefits (continued).A/V OutputThe SecuriCam DCS-5300 comes with an A/V output allowing you to connectto your TV for local viewing. T
50Guest account: This option allows a user to connect to a camera withview -only privileges. User name is “demo”. No passwordis required. This is u
51Configuration > Tools > SystemManual - Adjust the date and time according to what isentered by the administrator. Notice the format inthe rela
52Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser(continued)Configuration > Tools > ApplicationsClick on the Applications button to access the Appli
53Configuration > Tools > Applications (Continued)Weekly schedule:Sunday through Saturday - Select the weekdays that should perform thefollowing
54Snapshot every second(s) -Send snapshots by email - Any upload action specified in the options abovewill use the method chosen here. The capturedsna
55Configuration > Tools > DefaultClick on the Default button to access the factory Default settings from theTools menu.Click Apply on the screen
56The Device Info screen lists the following important settings that are currentlyset for the DCS-5300• Firmware Version number• Mac Address• IP Addre
57Click on the Help tab to access descriptions of the particular function you needhelp with. The help screen is organized in the order of the tabs and
58Click OKUsing IP surveillance SoftwareUpon completion of the installation of the IP surveillance software, you can runthe Monitor program (for monit
59Using IP surveillance Software (continued)Control up to 16 DCS-5300 Internet cameras from this screen.Minimum Requirements for Multiple Camera Confi
6ConnectionsEthernet Cable ConnectorThe DCS-5300 back panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fas
60Using IP surveillance Software (continued)Monitor Program Main Screen:Descriptions of the sections of the Monitor program Main screen:Miscellaneous
61Recording settingsYou can record video onto your hard disk. The recordingschedule is configured in the Scheduler.Hard disk statusIn this area, you c
62When you first login, you should configure the DCS-5300 from the CameraConfigurations menu. Once you set up the administrator privilege, you canrun
63Home > Camera Configuration Screen (continued)In the local settings there are four main functions:Insert – To add cameras to the camera list, sp
64Motion Window and Alert SettingsShow Window Options – If Motion Detection is enabled for the selectedDCS-5300 camera, each motion window can be turn
65Saving the ChangesOnce you click the Save button, the changes in the configuration will be savedand will validate immediately.Global SettingsSnapsho
66Backup Settings – Select the backup directory, the backup size of your media,and the backup locations. You can also delete backup locations here. T
67If you enable proxy server and enable IP restriction, the listed IPaddresses will not use the proxy.Connecting to the DCS-5300Check here to enable p
68Using IP surveillance Software (continued)Trash CanRecording buttonConnected & MonitoringRecordingConfigured channel(but not connected)Not confi
69Using IP surveillance Software (continued)If you don’t want to monitor a video channel, you can drag and drop the video (inthe video area) to the tr
7Connections (continued)Located on the bottom panel of the DCS-5300, the socket is used to connectthe camera stand to the Internet Camera by attaching
709 Cameras LayoutThe LayoutThere are six layouts in the monitor tool. You can select (by left-clicking on theicon) which videos you want to monitor.
71Record & ScheduleRecord – Record the selected channel manually.Stop – Stop recording the selected ch
72If you turn on the Alert function, and a trigger is set off by motion, an alertmessage will show in this window. The message format is described as
73Miscellaneous FunctionsQuit – Close the application and save last settingsFull Screen – Switch to full screen, double click screen to return backLoc
74Using IP surveillance Software (continued)The layout of the scheduler tool is divided into 9 sections. For ease of use,you may skip to section 7. In
75Current Year Settings And Camera Selector for the Recording functionThe Date-time selector in Section 7 (see above) will change the yearconcurrentl
76If users have configured the IP surveillance software and the DCS-5300camera, the IP address and location will show the correct setting. Please not
77Schedule with Time PickerRemember to make the Begin Time earlier than the End Time. Otherwisethe Add action will be ignored.Select periodOnceEvery H
78Playback ProgramThe Playback program is a powerful tool to assist you in browsing the recordedvideo database. It has two display modes (Normal displ
79The main window will be shown on the top of the screen and the display resolutionwill change to 1024x768 automatically. There are four main areas in
8Connections (continued)Included with the DCS-5300 is an infrared remote control. You have the optionof controlling the camera via the Pan/Tilt Contro
80Display AreaThe display area shows the surveillance database of each camera by eventstriggered by an alert or by time. You can change the video size
81Explanations of the Settings screen are on the following pages.Playback Program (continued)Using IP surveillance Software (continued)Frame Selection
82Database pathThe most important item in the settings dialog is the database path setting.You must set it to the directory that contains the surveill
83Control panel positionThe Control panel provides you a very convenient method to change the positionof the control area to fit your needs.Once you c
84This color-inverted region will be the new time period the program is going todisplay. If you change your mind and don’t want to see that period, yo
85Histogram AreaLocation SelectorThe location selector is a control that lets you select the camera you want tosee. The location information is the sa
86Period SelectorPeriod selector provides you a precise way to choose the start time and theend time of a new period. The end time must be later than
87Since the program will record the previous start and end time in Time Periodand Events Preview mode. Any time you want to change the period selector
88StopWhen you want to stop the displaying video sequence, you can click onthe Stop button. Once you have pressed the Stop button, the start pointwill
89 Zoom OutWhen you click on the Zoom Out button one time, the image size in the displayarea will be reduced12.5 percent to the original size. To sho
9Hardware InstallationConnect an Ethernet cableConnect an Ethernet cable to the networkcable connector located on the DCS-5300’sback panel and attach
90 Zoom OutEach time you click on the Zoom Out button in the searching range adjustmenttoolbox, the displayed time period will be double in the cente
91The time required to Export data depends on the speed of the computer andprocessor that you are using. At any time during the export, you can clic
92 Lock WindowTo protect your computer while left unattended you can click on the LockWindow button to lock the main window. Once you click this butt
93The DCS-5300 Internet Camera supports firmware upgrades (the softwarethat controls the operation in the DCS-5300). D-Link will supply the latestfir
94If the Upgrade Wizard finds the Internet Camera the following screen asks forthe file name or gives you the choice to browse for the file. The file
95After clicking “Yes” the upgrade begins. The progress of the upgrade is displayedon the this screen:Firmware Upgrades (continued)Click ExitThe down
96AppendixFrequently Asked QuestionsInternet Camera FeaturesQ: What is an Internet Camera?A: The Internet Camera is a stand-alone system connecting di
97Q: Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on a computer?A: No, the Internet Camera is used only on an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.The D-
98Q: Why does the Internet Camera work locally but not externally?A1: Might be caused from the firewall protection. Check the Internet firewallwith yo
99Q: The images are of poor quality, how can I improve the image quality?A1: Make sure that your computer’s display properties are set to at least 15-
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