D-Link SECURICAM NETWORK DCS-5300 User manual

D-Link SecuriCam
Internet Camera
Manual
Building Networks for People
Version 1.00
DCS-5300

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Contents
Contents of Package ............................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Features and Benefits ...........................................................................4
Connections ..........................................................................................6
Hardware Installation .............................................................................9
Software Installation ............................................................................10
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME ...................................................13
Installing IP surveillance Software ........................................................17
Testing the DCS-5300 .........................................................................21
Security ...............................................................................................22
Using and Configuring the DCS-5300 with a Router ............................23
Using the DCS-5300 with the Internet Browser ....................................29
Using IP surveillance Software ............................................................58
Monitor Program ......................................................................58
Playback Program....................................................................78
Firmware Upgrades ............................................................................93
Appendix ............................................................................................96
Frequently Asked Questions .....................................................96
How to PING Your IP Address ...................................................99
Reset and Restore .................................................................100
I/O Connector .........................................................................101
Technical Specifications .........................................................102
Contacting Technical Support ............................................................104
Time Zone Table ................................................................................105
Warranty and Registration .................................................................107

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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: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the
DCS-5300 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Minimum System Requirements:
 Internet Explorer 5.x or above Internet Web Browser
CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or above
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 D-Link SecuriCam 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 video and audio. The DCS-5300 is
the latest product added to the D-Link internet camera line. The camera features
a motorized pan and tilt function found on more expensive cameras. This
function allows the viewing area of the camera to extend 270oside-to-side and
90oup and down. The DCS-5300 gives you the ability to 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 D-Link SecuriCam DCS-5300 Internet Camera is connected through an
Ethernet connection and a power source. You only need one PC to initially
configure multiple cameras for all locations. Each camera has a built in web
server with a configurable IP address.
Suports a Variety of Platforms
In addition , the DCS-5300 supports a variety of platforms including FTP, 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 lines resolution.

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Features & Benefits (continued)
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A/V Output
The SecuriCam DCS-5300 comes with an A/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 controls to all 16 cameras by linking each one to its
own web page. Images can be monitored and recorded to a hard drive.
Internal/External Microphone
The SecuriCam DCS-5300 allows you to monitor video as well as audio through
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.

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Connections
Ethernet Cable Connector
The DCS-5300 back panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to
10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This network
port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the Internet 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.
The Ethernet 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.
Ethernet Cable Connector
DC Power Connector
Microphone Connector
AV Out Connector
I/O Connector
Microphone
The DCS-5300 Internet Camera’s 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
Power LED
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
connection to an Ethernet port or red to indicate no connection has been 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 th sical 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 or via the infrared remote. To use the remote, make sure that IR Control
is enabled on the Camera Control page in the Configuration 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 the Auto-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
cable connector located on the DCS-5300’s
back panel and attach it to the network.
Attach the external power supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC
power input connector located on the
DCS-5300’s back panel labeled 12VCD
and connect the other end to your wall outlet.
The Internet Camera comes with a camera
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
allowing the Internet Camera to be mounted
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. 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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Software Installation
After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the
DCS-5300 Internet Camera, it is necessary to install software to configure and
operate the camera. The first step is to run the IP Installer program on the CD.
IP Installer allows you to use the Internet Camera with your Internet browser.
With the IP Installer program you can enter settings that permit the camera to
access the Internet directly or through your Ethernet network.
After the IP Installer software program is completed, you will have an operating
and controllable Internet Camera. From your Internet Explorer Web browser
you will be able to access the video and sound from the Internet camera. 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 IP Installer, you will be able to operate the DCS-5300 and
view the camera remotely through Internet Explorer 5.x and above.
However it is necessary to install the IP surveillance software from the enclosed
CD to create a truly powerful monitoring and surveillance system. The following
section will show in detail the installation of the IP Installer and the IP
surveillance software.
Installing the IP Installer 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 startup automatically (the Windows operating system may turn this
function off), access the CD from Windows and click on the autorun.exe program
to access the installation menu shown below:
Click IP Installer

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IMPORTANT:
A hardware reset of the Internet Camera is now required to allow the IP Installer
program to configure the camera correctly. 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 red and green. 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 IP Installer 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.
Software Installation (continued)
The opening IP Installer screen will
appear and show a MAC address
of the DCS-5300 and an IPAddress
(which may or may not be correct
depending on what you have your
DCS-5300 connected to.) If you
have a DHCP* server on your
network, there will be a valid IP
Address displayed here.
*A DHCP server is a device that
supplies IP Addresses to its clients
that are on the same network.
Click on the Link button
Highlight the MAC address
146
146

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Software Installation (continued)
After you click on the Link
button, IP Installer will
automatically open your
Internet browser to the IP
Address of the DCS-
5300. In this example, it is:
http://192.168.0.146. Your
DCS-5300 may have a dif-
ferent 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 surveil-
lance Software” to install the IP surveillance software before you begin
to use the DCS-5300.

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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. The DCS-5300 is a UPnP enabled internet camera. If your operating
system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure. If you do not
want to use the UPnP functionality, it can be disabled by unselecting “Enabled”
on the DDNS/UPnP settings page under “Advanced” in the configuration menu.
Use the following steps to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) settings only
if you are running Windows XP/ME. If you are running Windows 98/2000, UPnP
is not available by industry standards.
Click Control Panel
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Go to Start >Settings.
Click Add or Remove
Programs

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Click Add/Remove
Windows Components
The following screen will
appear:
Select Networking Services
(Communications in Windows
ME)
Click Details
Select Universal
Plug and Play
Click Ok
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME
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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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Click My Network Places
To view your DCS-5300
Internet Camera in an
Internet browser, go to your
Desktop and click My
Network Places.
Click DCS-5300-146
The last three digits (146),
represent the fourth octet of your
Internet Camera’s IP address
(in this example, 198.168.0.146).
After you click on the DCS-5300-
146 icon, your Internet browser
will automatically be opened to
the IP Address of the DCS-5300,
in this example it is: http://
192.168.0.146. Your DCS-5300
may have a different IP Address.
(Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows XP, similar screens will appear in Windows ME.)
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME
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Click Next
Real-time Monitoring
Video Recording to hard disk
High quality video
High compression ratio
Maximum of 16 cameras with different monitor layouts
Smart playback
Triggered event browsing
Fast database searching
Cofigurable automated alarms
Account password protection
Scheduled recording for each camera
Email / FTP snapshot
AVI file export
Motion detection for each camera
The IP surveillance Software on the CD included with the DCS-5300 Internet
Camera converts the DCS-5300 into a powerful, yet flexible, surveillance system
for home or business, with these features:
Installing IP surveillance Software
To install the IP surveillance software, click on Install IP surveillance Software
on the CD included with the Internet Camera. The Welcome screen appears:
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Please read the Software Licensing Agreement and click yes if you agree with
the agreement. Click “No” to exit the installation.
Installing IP surveillance Software (continued)
Enter your name and company information and click “Next”.
Click Next
Click Yes

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Installing IP surveillance Software (continued)
Click Next
Select the
destination
directory.
Click Next
Select the
program folder
the software will
be installed into.

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The installation is complete.
Click Finish
Installing IP surveillance Software (continued)
Click Next