D-Link SECURICAM NETWORK DCS-5300 User manual

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Table of Contents
Package Contents ....................................................... 2
System Requirements ............................................. 2
Introduction .............................................................. 3
Features and Benets ............................................. 3
Hardware Overview ................................................. 5
Connections....................................................................5
Bottom Panel ..................................................................6
Power LED......................................................................6
Hardware Installation ............................................... 7
Installation Wizard ................................................... 8
Installation Wizard Screen..................................... 13
Enabling UPnP™for Windows®XP ........................ 16
Testing the DCS-5300 Network Camera ............... 20
Security.................................................................. 21
Using & Conguring the DCS-5300 with a NAT
Router.................................................................... 22
Router Set-Up and Installation ..............................24
Viewing Your Camera............................................ 27
Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet Browser...... 28
Home Page Screen.......................................................29
Home > Connections Screen........................................ 31
Home > Conguration................................................... 32
Conguration > Advanced > Network ...........................33
Conguration > Advanced > DDNS & UPnP ................37
Conguration > Advanced > Audio/Video.....................39
Conguration > Advanced > Image Setting ..................42
Conguration > Advanced > Motion Detection .............43
Conguration > Advanced > Camera Control...............45
Conguration > Tools > Admin .....................................47
Conguration > Tools > System....................................48
Conguration > Tools > Applications ............................50
Conguration > Tools > Default ....................................53
Conguration > Status > Device Info ............................54
Conguration > Status > Log ........................................54
Conguration > Help .....................................................55
Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion
Detection ............................................................... 56
Appendix ....................................................................60
Frequently Asked Questions ................................. 60
Network Camera Features............................................60
Network Camera Installation.........................................60
How to Ping Your IP Address .......................................63
Reset and Restore.................................................64
I/O Connector ........................................................ 65
Adjusting the Cameras Focus ............................... 69
Technical Specications........................................... 70

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•Internet Explorer 6.x or above Internet Web Browser
•CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or above (Pentium 4, 2Ghz plus processor with 512Mb memory)
•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.
System Requirements
•D-Link SecuriCam DCS-5300 Network Camera
•Power Adapter
•Installation software and manual on CD
•Quick Installation Guide
•Camera Stand
•Category 5 Ethernet Cable
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.

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The SECURICAM NetworkTM DCS-5300 Network 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 Network 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 270o
side-to-side and 90oup and down. The DCS-5300 gives you the ability to monitor your home/ofce 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 Network 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 Network Camera with a valid IP Address. The
DCS-5300 also features 4x digital zoom for closer viewing.
• 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.
• CCD Sensor - The DCS-5300 comes standard with a high quality CCD sensor that is superior to a CMOS
type sensor. The xed 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.
• Supports a Variety of Protocols - 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.
1 4x digital zoom enlarges an image by magnifying the pixels in a selected portion of the image by 4 times.
Introduction

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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.
• 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 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 - 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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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 Network
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 Network Camera’s back panel
and is labeled DC 12V with a single socket to supply power to the Network Camera.
Microphone - The DCS-5300 Network 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.
Hardware Overview
Connections
Ethernet Cable Connector
DC Power Connector
Microphone Connector
I/O Connector
AV Out Connector
The Ethernet cable included with the DCS-5300 Network
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.

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Note: Located on the bottom panel of the DCS-5300, the socket is used to connect the
camera stand to the Network Camera by attaching the screw head on the camera stand to
the Network Camera.
The Power LED (Light-Emitting Diode) is positioned on the right side of the Network Camera lens. As soon as the power
adapter is connected to the Network Camera, the power LED will ash 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.
I/O Connector - 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.
Bottom Panel
Socket for stand
Power LED

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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.
Attaching the Network Camera to the Camera Stand
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.
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 congured your Network Camera.
Hardware Installation

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After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the DCS-5300 Network Camera, it is necessary to
install software to congure and operate the camera. The rst step is to install the Installation Wizard program from
the CD. The Installation Wizard will allow you to congure the Network Camera to your network.
After the Installation Wizard software program is completed, you will have an operating and controllable Network
Camera. From your Internet Explorer Web browser you will be able to access the video and sound from the Network
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 Installation Wizard, you will be able to operate the DCS-5300 and view the camera remotely through
Internet Explorer 6.x and above.
Launching the Installation Wizard program
Insert the CD that is included with the DCS-5300 Network Camera. The DCS-5300 installation menu will start up
automatically from the CD. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start >
Run. In the run box type “D:\DCS5300.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Installation Wizard
Click Installation Wizard

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Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares to install.
The InstallShield will install in the following folder. To install into a different folder,
click Browse and select another folder.
Click Next
Click Next

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Select the Program folder that Setup will add program icons to. You may type a new
folder name, or select one from the existing folders list.
Please wait while the Installation Wizard is installed.
Installation is now complete.
Click Next
Click Finish

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IMPORTANT:
A hardware reset of the Network Camera may be required if the Installation Wizard cannot nd 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
64 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.
To access the Installation Wizard screen, click on the Installation
Wizard icon on your desktop.
The opening Installation Wizard screen will appear and show
a MAC address of the DCS-5300 and an IP Address (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,
indicated by a “Yes” under the assigned column.
*A DHCP server is a device that supplies IP Addresses to its
clients that are on the same network.

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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 until you see “Yes” under the assigned column. The camera is now automatically
congured with an IP address consistent to the device it is connected to.
You have now completed the Setup Wizard and are ready to use your camera!
For more information regarding the functions of this screen, see the following section titled “Installation Wizard
Screen.”
Select the MAC address
Click on the Link to Selected Devices
button.
After you click on the Link to Selected Devices button, Installation
Wizard 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 different IP Address.

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The following options are available on the Installation Wizard screen by clicking on the corresponding tab:
Click to search for any available cameras to connect to the network.
Click to manually add a camera to the network. A window will appear, prompting
you to enter the camera’s IP address or domain name. A second window will
appear, prompting you to enter the port number.
Click to remove the selected camera(s) from the network.
Click to uncheck all selected cameras.
Click to link all selected devices to the network.
On the initial Setup Screen you can congure System and Date/Time settings for
each camera. Click Next to congure Network settings for the camera.
Installation Wizard Screen
Search:
Add:
Remove:
Uncheck All:
Links to Selected
Devices:
Enter a Camera Name and create a Root password for the camera.
Enter the Date and Time for each camera. These settings can also be congured
on the Tools > System screen (page 53) when conguring the camera via a
Web browser.
System Settings:
Date/Time
Settings:

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Click Next and then Apply to save the congured settings. Users can click Previous
to modify changes or mistakes.
After the settings have been saved, click the Done button that appears.
Here users can congure the Network Settings for the camera. Enter the IP
address, Subnet mask, Default router IP, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS.
Automatically, the option to reset IP address at boot is selected. If you would like
to save your IP address settings, make sure to uncheck this box. These settings
can also be congured on the Advanced > Network screen (page 38) when
conguring the camera via a Web Browser.
Network Settings:

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The upgrade window allows users to upload a saved rmware le. If the rmware
is older than that currently on the camera, a screen will appear indicating so and
prompting the user to conrm the upload.
This displays information about the rmware and plugin currently installed on the
camera.
Indicate the location of the rmware to be uploaded to the camera.
This displays the le name of the rmware selected for upload.
Click the Reset to Default tab to reset the camera’s settings to factory defaults.
Click About to display the current version and date.
Click the Exit tab to exit the Installation Wizard screen.
Upgrade:
Package
Information:
Locate the
Firmware to
Upgrade:
Selected
Package:
Reset to Default:
About:
Exit:

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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 Network Camera. If your operating
system is UPnP™ enabled, the device will be easier to congure. 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 conguration
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.
Go to Start > Settings.
Enabling UPnP™for Windows®XP
Click Control Panel
Click Add or Remove Programs

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The following screen will appear:
Click Add/Remove Windows Components
Click Add/Remove Windows Components
Click Details
Click Universal Plug and Play
Click OK

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Please wait while Setup congures the components.
Click Next
Click Finish

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The last three digits (146), represent the fourth octet of your Network Camera’s
IP address (in this example, 198.168.0.146). DCS-5300-146
To view your DCS-5300 Network Camera in an Internet browser, go to your
Desktop and click My Network Places.
Click My Network Places
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.