D-Link DCS-3410 User manual

2D-Link DCS-3410 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview ...................................................3
Package Contents..............................................................3
System Requirements .......................................................3
Introduction.......................................................................4
Features.............................................................................5
Hardware Overview ...........................................................6
Hardware Overview ...........................................................7
Hardware Installation......................................................... 8
Software Installation........................................................10
Configuration ...................................................... 14
Setup Wizard Configuration.............................................14
Web-based Configuration Utility......................................18
Live Video........................................................................19
Camera......................................................................19
Setup...............................................................................20
Wizard.......................................................................20
Network Setup ..........................................................27
Dynamic DNS............................................................29
Image Setup..............................................................30
Audio and Video........................................................31
Motion Detection.......................................................32
Time and Date...........................................................33
Recording .................................................................34
Snapshot...................................................................35
Digital Output............................................................36
RS-485......................................................................37
Maintenance ....................................................................38
Device Management..................................................38
Backup and Restore .................................................. 39
Firmware Upgrade.....................................................40
Status .............................................................................. 41
Device Info................................................................41
Logs..........................................................................42
Help.................................................................................43
D-ViewCam Installation.......................................... 44
Add a Camera ..................................................................47
Troubleshooting ................................................... 52
Networking Basics ................................................ 55
Check your IP address..................................................... 55
Statically Assign an IP address........................................ 56
Technical Specifications ......................................... 57
Contacting Technical Support................................... 60
Warranty ........................................................... 61
Registration........................................................ 67
Table of Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DCS-3410 PoE Day & Night Network Camera
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter
• Manual and Software on CD
• Quick Install Guide
• Camera Stand
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one
included with the package will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements
• Windows®XP or Windows Vista®
• At least 256MB of memory (512MB recommended)
• An available Ethernet connection
• Internet Explorer 6.x or higher Internet Web Browser
• VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above
• CPU: 1.7GHz or above processor (2.8GHz plus processor with 512MB memory and a 32MB video card is required for
multiple camera viewing and recording using the D-ViewCam software)
Product Overview
Package Contents

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Introduction
The D-Link DCS-3410 PoE Day & Night Network Camera is a powerful surveillance system that can connect to your network. The
DCS-3410 differs from a conventional PC Camera because it is a standalone system with a built-in CPU and Web server, providing
a low-cost solution capable of solving demanding security and home/office monitoring needs. It is designed with aluminum casing
for maximum heat dissipation and better protection. Snapshot enables you to save a snapshot image directly from a Web browser
to a local hard drive without installing any software. With 0.3 lux light sensitivity, the DCS-3410 is capable of capturing video in
rooms with minimal lighting. With optional Day & Night Auto iris lens, IR LED Lens or night vision illuminator1, you can customize
your surveillance application to enable low light or night vision video streaming. You can also zoom in using the DCS-3410’s 4x
digital zoom2feature. The DCS-3410 gives you the ability to monitor video and audio in your home/office using an Internet browser
anywhere in the world! Simple installation procedures, along with the built-in Web-based interface offers easy integration to your
network environments.
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-Link
product provided herein is suitable for the end-user’s intended use under the applicable laws of his or her state. D-Link
disclaims any liability whatsoever for any end-user use of the D-Link product, which fails to comply with applicable
state, local, or federal laws.
1Optional accessories for Day & Night Morning and night version surveillance are available.
24x digital zoom enlarges an image by magnifying the pixels in a selected portion of the image by 4 times.

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• Supports a Variety of Protocols: Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other Internet related protocols, the DCS-
3410 Network Camera can be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based features.
• Remote Snapshot Images: Using the Snapshot feature, you save snapshots directly from the Web browser to a local hard drive without
installing any software, making it convenient to instantly capture any moment from a remote location.
• Low Light Recording and 4x Digital Zoom: The DCS-3410’s 0.3 lux light sensitivity allows you to capture video in rooms with minimal
lighting, making it ideal for use at night time. The camera also features 4x digital zoom for closer viewing.
• Optional Day & Night Auto iris lens, IR LED Lens or night vision illuminator2, you can customize your surveillance application to enable
low light or night vision video streaming.
• Web Configuration: Using the Web browser, administrators can configure and manage the Network Camera directly using the web
browser via Intranet or Internet. Up to 20 accounts with different settings can be created and controlled by the administrator.
• Built-in BNC (Bayonet Neil-Concelman) connector is used for professional video connections. It benefits users who integrate digital IP
camera into traditional system (CCTV) for both analog and digital video streaming purposes.
• Powerful Surveillance and Remote Monitoring Utility: An administrator is assigned with a pre-defined user ID and password, can modify
the Network Camera settings from a remote site via Intranet or Internet. Administrators are allowed to monitor the video image, record
the video image to a hard drive, and take snapshots.
• Broad Range of Applications: With today’s high-speed Internet, the Network Camera provides the ideal solution for remotely monitoring
live video images over the Intranet and Internet. The DCS-3410 allows remote access using an Internet Explorer or web browser for
live image viewing with audio and allows the administrator to manage and control the Network Camera anywhere and anytime. Apply
the Network Camera to monitor various objects and places such as homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, amusement
parks and other varieties of industrial and public monitoring. The Network Camera can also be used for intruder detection with its
motion-detection mode, capture still images and video images for archiving and many more applications.
Features

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Hardware Overview
Microphone Connector
The DCS-3410 PoE Day & Night Network Camera has an
internal microphone built-in. However, you have the option
of using an external microphone by plugging it into the
microphone connector.
Audio Out Connector
The DCS-3410 provides an Audio Out connector to be
used for 2-way audio. Speakers (not included) may be
connected to the camera to provide audio for 2-way
communication.
BNC
The BNC connector is used for
professional video connections. It
benefits users who integrate digital IP
camera into traditional system (CCTV)
for both analog and digital video
streaming purposes.
Ethernet Cable Connector (PoE)
The Network Camera’s 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
Network Camera to automatically detect
or negotiate the transmission speed of the
network.
Reset Button
Reset will be initiated when the reset button
is pressed once and held until the Power
LED flashes through its cycle twice.
Iris Level
Used only when the DC-Iris lens
is connected to the camera. When
adjusting the Iris level, you can
determine the brightness of the video
images.

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Hardware Overview
Link LED
Once a connection has been established via Ethernet
port, the LINK LED will turn solid green. If traffic is
passing to the camera the LINK LED will blink. If no
Ethernet connection is detected the LINK LED will not
light up.
I/O Connector
The DCS-3410 provides a terminal block with three pairs of
connectors situated on the back panel. Two pairs are for input
and the other is for output. The I/O connectors provide the
physical interface to send and receive digital signals to and
from a variety of external devices.
Power LED
The power LED is on the back of the camera. As soon as
the power adapter is connected to the camera, the LED
will turn green. Once a connection has been established
via Ethernet port, the LINK LED will turn solid green. If
traffic is passing to the camera the LINK LED will blink.
If no Ethernet connection is detected the LINK LED will
not light up.
DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located
on the DCS-3410 Network Camera’s back
panel and is labeled 12V DC with a single
socket to supply power to the Network
Camera.

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Hardware Installation
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the Network Camera’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 Network Camera’s
back panel (labeled DC 12V) and connect it to an AC power outlet.
Note: When you have a proper connection, the LED will turn 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 Network Camera.
Connect Using Power-Over-Ethernet
Once you connect an Ethernet cable to your PoE switch or adapter, the Power LED on the DCS-3410 will turn green to indicate a
proper connection.

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The Network Camera comes with a camera stand with a swivel ball screw head that can be attached to the Network Camera bottom
socket cavity. Attach the camera stand to the Network Camera and station it for your application. There are holes located in the base
of the camera stand allowing the Network Camera to be mounted to the ceiling, or any wall securely.
Socket for camera stand

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Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DCS-3410 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are
shown in Windows®XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, click Windows Start > Run. In the Run command box type
“D:\DCS3410.exe”, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM. If it does start, proceed to the next screen.
Software Installation
Click Setup Wizard

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Click Next to continue.
Click Yes to accept the License Agreement.
Click Yes
Click Next

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To start the installation click Next.
Note: The installation may take several minutes to complete.
Click Next

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Click Finish to complete the installation.
Click Finish

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Configuration
This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Network Camera using the Setup Wizard.
Setup Wizard Configuration
Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start menu.
Click D-Link Setup Wizard SE

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Enter the admin ID and password.
Note: The default Admin ID is admin with the password left blank.
Click Next
The Setup Wizard will appear and show the MAC address of the DCS-3410
and an IP Address (which may or may not be correct depending on what
you have your DCS-3410 connected to). If you have a DHCP server on your
network, there will be a valid IP Address displayed here. Click the Wizard
button to continue.
Note: A DHCP server is a device that supplies the IP address.

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Select static IP to use the same IP address at each boot up.
Click Next
Select DHCP if you want to obtain a new IP address every time
the camera boots up.
Click Next

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Click Link
Click the button labeled Link to access the web configuration page.
The Setup Wizard will automatically open your web browser to the IP
address of the DCS-3410, in this example it is: http://192.198.0.120.
Your DCS-3410 may have a different IP Address.
Click Restart
Click Restart to save your settings and reboot the Network Camera.

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Web-based Configuration Utility
To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such
as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address for your Network
Camera (http://192.168.0.120)
Note: For example, the address is 192.168.0.120.Your
address may differ.
Enter Admin for the username and then leave the password
blank by default.
Note: To change your password at a later time, please
refer to page 38.
This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Network Camera using the Web-based Configuration Utility.
Click OK

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Live Video
Camera
This section shows your camera’s live video. You may select the available thumbnails for your option of predefined Video Profile,
Full Screen mode, and action items of taking Snapshot, Recording, Set Storage Folder, Listen, Talk, and Digital Output. You may
also select your language setting using the drop-down menu.
You can zoom in and out of the live video image using your mouse. Right-click to zoom out and left-click to zoom in on the image.
Digital Input
Indicator:
Motion Trigger
Indicator:
Recording
Indicator:
This indicator will light up when there is an
available digital input signal.
When a trigger event occurs, this will light up.
Note: The video motion feature for your
camera must be enabled.
When a recording is in progress, this indicator
will light up.
Video Profile 1
Video Profile 2
Video Profile 3
Video Profile 4
Full screen mode
Taking a Snapshot
Recording a Video Clip
Set a Storage Folder
Listen/Stop Listening
Talk/Stop Talking
Start/Stop Digital Output

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Setup
Wizard
To quickly configure your Network Camera, click Internet
Connection Setup Wizard, or click Manual Internet Connection
Setup to manually configure your Network Camera.
To quickly configure your Network Camera’s motion detection
settings, click Motion Detection Setup Wizard and skip to page
24. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard,
click Manual Motion Detection Setup and skip to page 27.
Internet Connection Setup Wizard
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the
internet. Click Next to continue.
Click Next