D-Link SECURICAM NETWORK DCS-5300 User manual

Internet Camera
Manual
Building Networks for People
Version 1.30
DCS-5300

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Contents of Package.......................................................................................3
Introduction......................................................................................................4
Features and Benefits .....................................................................................4
Connections ....................................................................................................6
HardwareInstallation .......................................................................................9
Installation Wizard.........................................................................................10
Installation Wizard Screen ............................................................................15
Enabling UPnPTM for Windows XP/Me...........................................................18
InstallingIP surveillance Software .................................................................22
Testing the DCS-5300 ...................................................................................26
Security .........................................................................................................27
Using and Configuring the DCS-5300 with a Router .....................................28
Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet Browser..............................................34
Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection.......................62
Using IP surveillance Software......................................................................66
Installing IP surveillance Software .....................................................66
Launcher ...........................................................................................71
Monitor Program................................................................................74
Scheduling.........................................................................................99
Playback Program...........................................................................107
Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection .......................................122
Appendix......................................................................................................125
FrequentlyAsked Questions............................................................125
How to PINGYour IPAddress..........................................................128
Reset and Restore ..........................................................................129
I/O Connector ..................................................................................130
Adjusting the Camera Focus...........................................................134
Technical Specifications ..................................................................135
Contacting Technical Support .....................................................................137
TimeZoneTable ..........................................................................................138
Warranty......................................................................................................140
Registration .................................................................................................143
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D-Link SecuriCam DCS-5300 Internet Camera
 Power Adapter
 Installation software and manual on CD
Quick Installation Guide
 Camera Stand
 Category 5 Ethernet Cable
 Infrared Remote Control
Note:Usingapowersupplywithadifferentvoltagethantheoneincludedwiththe
DCS-5300willcausedamageandvoidthewarrantyforthisproduct.
Minimum System Requirements:
 Internet Explorer 6.x or above Internet Web Browser
CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or above
(Pentium 4, 2Ghz plus processor with 512Mb memory and a
32Mb video card is required for multiple camera viewing and
recording in IP Surveillance)
Memory Size: 128 MB or above
VGA card resolution: 800 x 600 or above
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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Introduction
Motorized Pan and Tilt Operation
The DCS-5300 has a pan and tilt function that can expand your viewing area to
cover a wide 270oangle side-to-side and a 90o angle up and down. This can be
controlled with a PC from any location or locally using the included infrared
remote control.
The SECURICAM NetworkTM DCS-5300 Internet Camera is a full featured
surveillance system that connects to an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet or broadband
Internet connection to provide remote high-quality audio and 4x digital zoom1.
The DCS-5300 is the latest product added to the D-Link internet camera line.
Thecamerafeatures a motorized pan andtiltfunction found on more expensive
cameras. This function allows the viewing area of the camera to extend 270o
side-to-sideand90oupanddown. TheDCS-5300 givesyoutheabilityto monitor
your home/office when you can not be there. Place the camera anywhere you
would like to monitor with no PC required on location!
Features and Benefits
The SECURICAM NetworkTM DCS-5300 Internet Camera is a stand-alone
system requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber
cards. All that is required is a computer with Internet Explorer Web browser
(version 6.x or above). Just plug in the camera and view the picture from your
Internet Camerawith avalidIPAddress.The DCS-5300 alsofeatures4xdigital
zoom for closer viewing.
Supports a Variety of Protocols
Inaddition, the DCS-5300 supportsavarietyofplatformsincludingFTP, SMTP,
NTP, and HTTP. The camera also supports UPnP and DDNS. DDNS allows
the camera to use an easier to remember naming format rather than an IP
address. UPnP will allow users of Windows XP and Me to install the camera
with the click of a mouse.
CCD Sensor
The DCS-5300 comes standard with a high quality CCD sensor that is superior
to a CMOS type sensor. The fixed focus glass lens will facilitate the use of the
DCS-5300 providing crystal clear and sharp images. You can view up to 30
frames per second of live motion video with 380 TV lines of resolution.
1 4x digital zoom enlarges an image by magnifying the pixels in a selected portion of the image by 4 times.

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Features & Benefits (continued)
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A/V Output
The SecuriCam DCS-5300 comes with anA/V output allowing you to connect
to your TV for local viewing. The DCS-5300 can also be connected to your
VCR to record activities directly to a VHS tape.
Surveillance Software
The surveillance software allows you to view up to 16 cameras simultaneously.
This software also allows control of up to 16 cameras by linking each one to its
own web page. Images can be monitored and recorded to a hard drive.
Internal/External Microphone
TheSecuriCam DCS-5300 allowsyou to monitor video as well as audiothrough
the web browser. You have the option of using the DCS-5300’s integrated
microphone or your own external microphone using the connection located at
the rear of the unit.
Note: Use of audio or video equipment for recording the image or voice of a
person without their knowledge and consent is prohibited in certain states or
jurisdictions. Nothing herein represents a warranty or representation that the
D-Linkproductprovidedhereinissuitablefor the end-user’sintendeduseunder
theapplicable laws of his or her state. D-Link disclaims any liability whatsoever
foranyend-useruse of the D-Link product,whichfails to comply with applicable
state, local, or federal laws.

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Connections
Ethernet Cable Connector
The DCS-5300 back panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to
10Base-TEthernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This network
portsupportsthe NWay protocol,allowingtheInternet Camera to automatically
detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.
DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located on the DCS-5300 Internet Camera’s
back panel and is labeled DC 12V with a single socket to supply power to the
Internet Camera.
TheEthernet cable included with the DCS-5300 Internet
Camera is a Category 5 “straight through” cable. This
is the recommended cable type when the camera is
connected to a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network hub or
switch.
EthernetCable Connector
DCPowerConnector
MicrophoneConnector
AV OutConnector
I/OConnector
Microphone
The DCS-5300 Internet Camera has an internal microphone. However, you
have the option of using an external microphone by plugging it into the
microphone connector.
AV Out
Plug the included A/V cable into the A/V out connector to use the DCS-5300
with a television or VCR.

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Connections (continued)
Located on the bottom panel of the DCS-5300, the socket is used to connect
the camera stand to the Internet Camera by attaching the screw head on the
camera stand to the Internet Camera.
Bottom Panel
PowerLED
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.
The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet Camera lens. As
soon as the power adapter is connected to the Internet camera, the power
LED will flash red and green several times. The DCS-5300 is conducting a
self-test. Upon passing the self-test, the LED will turn green to indicate a good
connectiontoan Ethernet port or red to indicate no connectionhasbeen made.
Attachment socket for the Camera Stand
The DCS-5300 provides a terminal block with two pairs of connectors situated
on the back panel. One pair is for input and the other is for output. The I/O
connectors provide the physical interface to send and receive digital signals to
a variety of external alarm devices. Please refer to the appendix in this
manual for detailed information.
I/O Connector
Socket for stand

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Connections (continued)
Included with the DCS-5300 is an infrared remote control. You have the option
of controlling the camera via the Pan/Tilt Controls using the IP surveillance
software,Internet Explorer, or via the infrared remote.To use the remote, make
surethatIRControlis enabledonthe Camera Control page intheConfiguration
Menu under Advanced. Please refer to the section titled “Using the DCS-
5300 with an Internet Browser” in this manual for more information.
Infrared Remote Control
Stop
Auto-Patrol
Auto-Pan Center
Home
Arrows
Arrows - Use the Up, Down, Left and Right arrows to tilt/
navigate the camera lens.
Home- Returns the camera lens to the set home position.
Auto-Patrol- Enables theAuto-Patrol function.
Auto-Pan-
Center- Centers the camera lens.
Pans the camera one full cycle.
Stop- Stops the movement of the camera during pan.

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Hardware Installation
Connect an Ethernet cable
Connect an Ethernet cable to the network
cableconnectorlocatedontheDCS-5300’s
back panel and attach it to the network.
Attach the external power supply
Attachtheexternalpowersupply to the DC
power input connector located on the
DCS-5300’s back panel labeled 12VCD
andconnecttheotherendtoyourwalloutlet.
TheInternetCameracomeswithacamera
stand with a swivel ball screw head that
can be attached to the Internet Camera
bottom socket cavity. Attach the camera
stand to the Internet Camera and station it
for your application. There are holes
located in the base of the camera stand
allowingtheInternetCameratobemounted
to the ceiling, or any wall securely.
Attaching the Internet Camera to the Camera Stand
When you have a proper connection, the LED will turn from red to green. If you
are directly connected to the camera via a crossover cable, the light may cycle
on and off and your computer may show an intermittent loss of connectivity.
This is normal until you have configured your Internet Camera.

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Installation Wizard
After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the DCS-
5300 InternetCamera,itisnecessary toinstallsoftwaretoconfigureandoperate
the camera. The first step is to install the Installation Wizard program from the
CD. Installation Wizard will allow you to configure the Internet Camera to your
network.
After the Installation Wizard software program is completed, you will have an
operating and controllable Internet Camera. From your Internet Explorer Web
browseryouwillbe abletoaccessthevideoandsoundfromtheInternetcamera.
The camera has a built-in Web server. This Web server will allow the camera to
access the Internet without being attached to a computer and permits users to
view the video and audio remotely.
After running the Installation Wizard, you will be able to operate the DCS-
5300 and view the camera remotely through Internet Explorer 6.x and above.
However,itisnecessarytoinstalltheIPsurveillancesoftwarefromtheenclosed
CD to create a truly powerful surveillance system. The following section will
show indetailthe launchingof the Installation Wizard andinstallation of the IP
surveillance software.
Launching the Installation Wizard program
Insert the CD that is included with the DCS-5300 Internet Camera. The
DCS-5300 installation menu will start up automatically from the CD. If the CD
does not start up automatically, (this function may be disabled in the Windows
operating system), access the CD from Windows and click on the autorun.exe
program to access the installation menu shown below:
Click Install Software

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Installation Wizard (continued)
Click Installation Wizard
Please wait while the
InstallShield Wizard
prepares to install.
Click Next.

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TheInstallShieldwillinstallin
thefollowingfolder.Toinstall
into a different folder, click
Browse and select another
folder.
Click Next.
Select the Program folder
that Setup will add program
iconsto.Youmaytypea new
folder name, or select one
from the existing folders list.
Click Next.
Please wait while the
Installation Wizard is
installed.
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Installationisnow complete.
Installation Wizard (continued)
IMPORTANT:
A hardware reset of the Internet Camera may be required if the Installation
Wizard cannot find the camera. To accomplish this reset, lightly insert a paper
clip (or a similar sized tool) into the reset hole on the back of the camera (see
page 6 for the location of the reset hole). The LED on the front of the camera
will begin blinking orange. When it stops the blinking cycle continue to hold in
the reset button until a second cycle of blinking red and green lights indicates a
second reset cycle has completed. This will take approximately 5-7 seconds.
The opening Installation Wizard screen
will appear and show a MAC address of
the DCS-5300 andan IPAddress(which
mayor may notbe correct dependingon
whatyouhaveyourDCS-5300connected
to). If you have a DHCP* server on your
network, there will be a valid IPAddress
displayed here, indicated by a “Yes”
under the assigned column.
*ADHCPserverisa device that supplies
IPAddresses to itsclientsthatare on the
same network.
Click Finish.
To access the Installation Wizard
screen, click on the Installation
Wizard Icon on your desktop.

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The Installation Wizard will now show a MAC address for the DCS-5300 and
an IP address. This IP address may not be correct at this step in the installation
untilyousee“Yes”undertheassignedcolumn.The cameraisnowautomatically
configured with an IP address consistent to the device it is connected to.
Click on the Link to Selected
Devices button.
Select the MAC address.
AfteryouclickontheLink
to Selected Devices
button, Installation
Wizard willautomatically
open your Internet
browser to the IP
Address of the DCS-
5300,inthisexampleitis:
http://192.168.0.146.
Your DCS-5300 may
have a different IP
Address.
You have now completed the Setup Wizard and are ready to use your
camera! You can also continue to the section titled “Installing IP
surveillance Software” (page 21) to install the IP surveillance software
before you begin to use the DCS-5300.
For more information regarding the functions of this screen, see the following
section titled “Installation Wizard Screen.”
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Installation Wizard Screen
Thefollowing options are available on the InstallationWizard screen byclicking
on the corresponding tab:
Search -
Click to search for any available
cameras to connect to the network.
Add -
Click to manually add a camera to
the network. A window will appear,
promptingyoutoenterthe camera’s
IP address or domain name. A
second window will appear,
prompting you to enter the port
number.
Remove -
Click to remove the selected camera(s) from the network.
Uncheck All -
Click to uncheck all selected cameras.
Links to Selected Devices -
Click to link all selected devices to the network.
Setup -
On the initial Setup Screen you can
configure System and Date/Time
settings for each camera. Click
Next to configure Network settings
for the camera.
System Settings -
Enter a Camera Name and create
a Root password for the camera.
Date/Time Settings -
Enter the Date and Time for each
camera.Thesesettings can also be
configured on the Tools > System
screen (page 50) when configuring
the camera via a Web browser.

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Installation Wizard Screen (continued)
Upgrade -
Network Settings -
Here users can configure the
Network Settings for the camera.
EntertheIP address, Subnet mask,
DefaultrouterIP,PrimaryDNS,and
Secondary DNS.Automatically, the
option to reset IP address at boot is
selected. If you would like to save
yourIPaddresssettings,makesure
to uncheck this box. These settings
can also be configured on the
Advanced > Network screen
(page 36) when configuring the
camera via a Web Browser.
Click Next and then Apply to save
the configured settings. Users can
click Previous to modify changes
or mistakes.
The upgrade window allows users
to upload a saved firmware file. If
the firmware is older than that
currently on the camera, a screen
will appear indicating so and
prompting the user to confirm the
upload.
Package Information -
This displays information about the
firmware and plugin currently
installed on the camera.

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Installation Wizard Screen (continued)
Reset to Default -
About -
Exit -
Click the Exit tab to exit the Installation Wizard screen.
Click About to display the current
version and date.
Click the Reset to Default tab to reset the camera’s settings to factory defaults.
Locate the Firmware to Upgrade -
Indicate the location of the firmware to be uploaded to the camera.
Selected Package -
This displays the file name of the firmware selected for upload.

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Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me
UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture
that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and
peripherals.TheDCS-5300 isaUPnP enabledinternetcamera.Ifyouroperating
system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure. If you do not
wanttousetheUPnP functionality, it can be disabled by unselecting “Enabled”
ontheDDNS/UPnP settingspageunder“Advanced”in the configuration menu.
UsethefollowingstepstoenableUPnP (UniversalPlugandPlay)settingsonly
if you are running Windows XP/Me. If you are running Windows 98/2000,
UPnP is not available.
Click Control Panel
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Go to Start >Settings.
Click Add or Remove
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Click Add/Remove
Windows Components
The following screen will
appear:
SelectNetworking Services
(CommunicationsinWindows
Me)
Click Details
Select Universal
Plug and Play
Click Ok
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Please wait while Setup
configures the components.
Click Next
Click Finish
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me
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