D-Link DCS-7517 User manual

This document will guide you through the
basic installation process for your new
D-Link Network Camera.
DCS-7517
Documentation also available on
CD and via the D-Link Website
Quick Installation Guide
5 megapixel H.265 Outdoor Network Camera
Quick Installation Guide
Installationsanleitung
Guide d’installation
Guía de instalación
Guida di Installazione
Краткое руководство по установке
Guia de Instalação Rápida
快速安裝指南
Petunjuk Pemasangan Cepat

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Quick Installation Guide
This installation guide provides basic instructions for installing the DCS-7517.
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.
Package Contents
DCS-7517 5 megapixel H.265 Outdoor Network Camera
Ethernet Cable
Extension Adapter
Mounting Bracket and Screws
Manual and Software on CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Safety Notice:
Installation and servicing should be done by certified technicians so as to
conform to all local codes and prevent voiding your warranty.

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Hardware Overview
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1 IR LEDs Provide illumination for low-light environments.
2Adjustable
Top Shield Shields the camera lens from direct sunlight.
3Adjustment
Screw Allows for positioning of the top shield.
4 Camera Lens Varifocal lens to record video of the surrounding
area.
5Power/Status
LED Indicates the camera's current status.
6 Light Sensor Measures lighting conditions and switches between
day and night mode accordingly.
7Quick Release
Pin
Allows the camera to be swiveled into position for
easy maintenance.
8 Camera Shoe Adjustable mounting seat for the camera.
9 Ethernet Jack Connects to an RJ45 Ethernet port. Can be used
with PoE to provide power to the camera.

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10 Camera
Connector
Connects to the DCS-7517. For more details on
connecting the A/V cable, refer to the User Manual.
11 DI/DO
Connector I/O connectors for external devices.
12 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to reset the
camera back to the factory default settings.
13 24 V Power
Connector Not supported for the DCS-7517.
14 Power
Connector
Power connector for a 12 V DC power adapter (not
included).
15 Audio Out
(Green) Connects to a speaker.
16 Audio In
(Red) Connects to a microphone.
17 BNC
Connector Not supported for the DCS-7517.
Optional Cable Harness (not included)

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Internal
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18 SD Card Slot Insert a microSD card for local storage for storing
recorded images and video.
19 Ethernet Port Connects to Ethernet cable.
20 Harness
Connector
Connects to the optional cable harness (not included).
1. 12V IN
2. GND
3. AUD IN
4. AUD GND
5. AUD OUT
6. 12V OUT
7. GND
8. RESET
9. DI
10. DO
21 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to reset the
camera back to the factory default settings.

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Connecting the Optional Cable Harness
Remove the back camera cover by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Remove the back waterproofing plug from the
camera.
Push the camera connector and cable through the
hole, and insert the cable's waterproofing plug.
Make sure the plug is inserted properly to ensure a
good seal.
Connect the camera connector to the camera.
Reattach the back camera cover by turning it
clockwise.

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SD Card Installation
Remove the back camera cover by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Insert the microSD card with the contacts facing
down, then reattach the back cover. Make sure that
the weatherproof seals are secured firmly in place.
Mounting Instructions
Please refer to the User Manual for detailed instructions on how to install and
mount the camera.

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Connecting the Camera
General Connection Using 12 V DC Power
Adapter (not included)
Connect the Ethernet cable to your network.
Connect your power adapter to the camera's
power connector, then plug in the power
adapter.
Connection with a PoE Switch
Connect the Ethernet cable to your PoE
switch or injector. The Ethernet cable will
provide the camera with both power and a
network connection.
If you have the optional cable harness, you can
also use the following connection method:

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Conguring the Camera
Insert the DCS-7517 CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive to begin the
installation. If Autorun is disabled, or if the D-Link Launcher fails to start
automatically, click the Start button and type D:\autorun.exe (where D:
represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive) and press Enter.
Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that
was created in your Windows Start menu (Start >
D-Link > Setup Wizard SE).
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. Otherwise, the
network camera's default static IP 192.168.0.20 will
be displayed. Select your camera, then click the
Wizard button to continue.
Click Setup Wizard and follow the instructions to
install the Setup Wizard.
Enter the Admin ID and password. When logging in
for the first time, the default Admin ID is admin with
the password left blank.
Click the checkboxes if you wish to change the
admin ID and password for the camera, and enter
the new ID and password you wish to use.
Click Next to continue.
Select DHCP if your camera obtains an IP address
automatically from a DHCP server such as a router.
Select Static IP if you want to manually enter the IP
settings for the camera.
Click Next to continue.