D-Link DCS-8526LH User manual

DCS-8526LH
User Manual
Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera
Hardware: A1
Manual Version: 1.00
03/09/2020

iD-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual
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Manual Overview
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Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
1.00 March 9, 2020 Initial release

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview..............................................................1
Package Contents.........................................................................1
Introduction ................................................................................... 2
System Requirements.................................................................2
Hardware Overview.....................................................................3
Front .......................................................................................... 3
Back............................................................................................4
LED Behavior ..........................................................................5
Installation.........................................................................6
Safety ................................................................................................6
Before you Begin...........................................................................6
Wireless Installation Considerations...................................... 7
mydlink App Camera Setup...................................................... 8
Device Placement.......................................................................10
Mounting the Camera...............................................................11
Using the mydlink App....................................................13
Controlling Your Device ...........................................................13
Camera Options ..........................................................................14
Device.............................................................................................17
Troubleshooting..............................................................20
Technical Specications..................................................22
Regulatory Information ..................................................24

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with your product will cause damage and void
the warranty for this product.
Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera
Mounting Bracket Quick Installation Guide
Screw Kit
Power Adapter

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Introduction
The mydlink DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera provides a range of features to help you eectively monitor
large areas of your home or small oce at all hours of the day. Eortlessly track and monitor your kids, elderly parents, or
pets - even as they move around the room. It’s the smart way to never let your loved ones out of sight.
System Requirements
Network Requirements
• 10/100 Ethernet network or 802.11n/g wireless network
• An Internet connection
• A router connected to your broadband modem
mydlink™ App Requirements
• iPhone, iPad, Android smartphone or tablet (please refer to the mobile
app's store page to check whether your device is compatible)
• Email account (for mydlink™ service registration)

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Hardware Overview
Front
Status LED See LED Behavior on page 5 for more information.
IR LEDs IR LEDs encircle the camera lens.
Camera Lens Records video of the surrounding area.
Light Sensor The IR-Cut removable sensor monitors lighting conditions and switches between
color and infrared accordingly.
microSD Card Slot microSD card slot, supports up to 256 GB.
Microphone Picks up sound near your camera.
Status LED
Camera Lens
Light Sensor
Microphone
microSD Card Slot
IR LEDs

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Back
Speaker Provides audio playback for the two-way audio feature.
Reset Button Hold the recessed button down to reset the camera to factory default settings.
Ethernet Port RJ-45 connector for Ethernet connections.
Power Connector Attach your power adapter to this port to supply power to the device.
Speaker
Reset
Ethernet Port
Power Connector

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LED Behavior
Status LED
Connected to Wi-Fi and mydlink.
Booting up.
Ready for set up.
Firmware being updated - do not power o.
Status LED

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Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before using device:
• Do not open the device or attempt to repair it.
• Do not submerge the device in liquid or attempt to clean it with liquids or solvents. To clean the device, disconnect it
from the power outlet and use a damp towel to gently wipe it down.
Before you Begin
Plan the location of your camera:
• Verify that your camera is electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location.
• Connect the camera's power adapter into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. This will help avoid
accidentally turning o power to the device.
• Be sure to plug the device into a properly grounded electrical outlet in order to help prevent against electrical shock.
• Make sure that the device is rmly mounted.
Installation
Safety

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Wireless Installation Considerations
The DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera lets you view video footage from virtually anywhere within the
operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other
objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of
materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to
follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the camera and wireless access point to a minimum - each wall or ceiling
can reduce your camera’s range from 1 to 30 meters (3 to 90 feet). Position your devices so that the number of walls or
ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 0.5 meters (1.5 feet) thick, at a 45-degree angle
appears to be almost 1 meter (3 feet) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 14 meters (42 feet) thick! Position devices so
that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range. Try
to position access points, wireless routers, and cameras so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways.
Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and
concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away at least 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

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mydlink App Camera Setup
Launch the mydlink app and create a new account or sign in to your
existing account.
Note: If you are asked about allowing the app to access your location or to send
notications, select Allow. Make sure location services and Bluetooth are turned
on in your phone’s settings.
2/
Download the mydlink app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play
(Android) by scanning the QR code.
Note: Ensure that your device is wirelessly connected to the network that the
DCS-8526LH will be in.
1/

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After logging in, tap the Menu button in the top-left corner.
3/
Select Add a Device.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the device setup.
4/

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Device Placement
Place the camera 5 to 6.5 feet (1.5 - 2 meters) from the ground. Person Detection works best when the subject is between 6.5
to 16 feet (2 - 5 meters) away from the camera. For Person Detection optimization, it is recommended to place the camera
on a table.
5 - 6.5 ft.
(1.5 - 2 m)
64o
6.5 ft.
(2 m)
min
16 ft.
(5 m)
max

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Place the mounting bracket at the desired location, ensuring that
the location of the power cord thread is also at the desired location.
Use a pencil to mark the holes.
Mounting the Camera
1/
Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill two 26 mm deep holes over the pencil
marks. Hammer in the plastic wall anchors to support the screws.
2/
Align the mount over the holes. Use the supplied screws to attach
the mount to the surface of the wall.
3/

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Align the bottom of the camera to the threads on the mount. Ensure that
the camera is securely snapped in place. If the camera is mounted upside
down, go to your camera’s settings in the app and enable Invert Image.
4/

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Using the mydlink App
Controlling Your Device
After setting up your DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera with a
mydlink account in the mydlink app, you will be able to remotely access your
camera through the app. After signing into your mydlink account, you will
see a screen similar to the one on the right.
If you have previously checked the Add to shortcut option while installing
the camera, you will see a quick link to your camera directly on the home
screen. Tap the shortcut link to your camera on the home screen and by
default you will see a live video feed of your camera on the top half of the
app.
To access the settings for your DCS-8526LH
Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera, tap > Devices > Camera
> navigate to your camera on the carousel > .
Note: Screenshots are representative only. The mydlink app is constantly being updated
and so may appear dierent.

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Camera Options
On the bottom half of the app you will see control options for your camera.
Snapshot Tap this button to take a snapshot of the video
stream.
Options Toggle Tap this icon to review various live video options
such as microphone and video quality.
Recording Tap this button to enable video stream recording.
Tap to toggle the Options menu.
Audio Tap to disable audio. Tap to enable audio.

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Camera Presets
Save and quickly access up to 5 dierent camera
views. The button is your Home Point. To set
other viewpoints, tap the button, then tap
the live view screen and use the arrows to set
your view preset. Long press on the button to
save a snapshot of that location.
720p Video Resolution Tap 720p to use 720p resolution video. Tap 1080p to
use 1080p resolution video.
Hold to Talk Hold down the to send your voice to the
camera's built-in speaker.

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Point to Go Use the icon to tap anywhere on the
panorama in order to change your live view.

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Device
To access the device page, either:
• From the home page, tap > Devices > Camera > navigate to your camera on the carousel >
or
• In the camera control page, tap the button.
The device page contains several options for you to congure your camera.
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