D-Link DCS-3715 User manual

This document will guide you through the basic installation
process for your new D-Link Network Camera.
DCS-3715
Documentation also available on
CD and via the D-Link Website
Quick Installation Guide
Full HD IP Camera

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System Requirements
Quick Install Guide
This installation guide provides basic instructions for installing the
DCS-3715 IP Camera on your network. For additional information
about how to use the camera, please see the User Manual which
is available on the CD included in this package or from the D-Link
support website.
Installation Steps
1. Verify the package contents against the list below
2. Hardware Overview
3. Hardware Installation
4. Conguration with Wizard
5. Adjust the Zoom/Focus
Package Contents
• DCS-3715 Full HD IP Camera
• Camera Stand (with screws and Allen wrench)
• Manual and Software on CD-ROM
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Install Guide
• AV cable
• Allen wrench (for SD card cover and lens ring)
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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Hardware Overview
2. Hardware Overview
LED
Power and network
indicator
I/O Connector
I/O connectors for external devices
AV Output
Audio and Video output connector for external
speaker and TV/Monitor
Reset
Press and hold this button for
10 seconds to reset the camera
DC Power
12V DC
Ethernet (PoE)
RJ-45 connector for Ethernet which
can also be used to power the camera
using PoE
Rear Panel
12V 1.25V
SD
AV OUT
MIC IN
ETHERNET (PoE)
RESET
DO +
DO -
DI +
DI -
AC24V AC24V
485 +
485 -
1
2
3
4
1 MIC ON
2 MIC OFF
3 NTSC
4 PAL
DIP Switch
Toggles between
several regional
formats.
1. MIC ON: Internal/External microphone on
2. MIC OFF: Internal/External microphone mute
3. NTSC: TV output signal selector
4. PAL: TV output signal selector
SD Card Slot (with cover)
Local SD card for storing
recorded images and video
Microphone Port
Use to Connect an
External microphone

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Hardware Overview
Right Panel
DC-Iris Connector
Connector for DC auto
iris lens
Lens ring
Loosen the ring screw
to adjust the back focus
of lens
Lens Connector
Connect to a CS mount
ICR Sensor
The IR-Cut Removable sensor judges
lighting conditions and switches from
color to infrared accordingly
Front Panel
Built-in MIC
Internal microphone

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Hardware Installation
3. Hardware Installation
Basic Connection (without PoE)
Connect the camera to your switch or router via Ethernet cable. Then,
connect the supplied power adapter to the camera.
Connection Using a PoE Switch
If using a PoE switch, connect the network camera via Ethernet cable.
PoE will transmit both power and data over a single cable.
Note: Once power has been established, the LED will turn red. When the
device has obtained an IP address and is accessible, the LED will turn green.

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Hardware Installation
4. Conguration with Wizard
Click the Setup Wizard option to begin the
installation.
Insert the DCS-3715 CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive to begin the
installation. If the Autorun function on your computer is disabled, or if
the D-Link Launcher fails to start automatically, click Start > Run. Type
D:\autorun.exe, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM
drive.
After clicking on Setup Wizard, the following
window will open.
Click Next to continue.
Click Yes to accept the License Agreement.

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Software Installation
Click Finish to complete the installation.
To start the installation process and click
Next.
Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon
that was created in your Windows Start
menu.
Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE
Note: The installation may take several minutes
to nish.

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Software Installation
Enter the Admin ID and password. When
logging in for the rst time, the default
Admin ID is admin with the password left
blank.
Click Next, to proceed to the next page.
The Setup Wizard will appear and display
the MAC address and IP address of your
camera(s). If you have a DHCP server on
your network, a valid IP Address will be
displayed. If your network does not use a
DHCP server, the network camera's default
static IP 192.168.0.20 will be displayed.
Click the Wizard button to continue.
Take a moment to conrm your settings
and click Restart.
Select DHCP if your camera obtains an IP
address automatically when it boots up.
Select static IP if the camera will use the
same IP address each time it is started.
Click Next, to proceed to the next page.

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Conguration
Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon
that was created in your Windows Start
menu.
Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE
Viewing Camera via Web Browser
This section shows your camera’s live
video. You can select your video prole and
view or operate the camera. For additional
information about web conguration,
please refer to the user manual included
on the CD-ROM or the D-Link website.
Enter admin as the default username and
leave the password blank. Click OK to
continue.
Select the camera and click the button
labeled "Link" to access the web
conguration.
The Setup Wizard will automatically open
your web browser to the IP address of the
camera.

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Conguration
5. Adjust the Zoom/Focus
Adjust Zoom Ratio
Unscrew the zoom controller to make
adjustments. Adjust the zoom factor by moving
the controller the left or right until the desired
range is achieved. Tighten the zoom controller
once completed.
Adjust Focus
Unscrew the focus controller to make adjustments.
Adjust the focal range by rotating the ring to the
left or right until the image is clear. Tighten the
focus controller once completed.
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