D-Link DCS-5030L User manual

User Manual
HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Day/Night Camera
DCS-5030L
Version 1.00 | 12/15/2015

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1.00 15 December, 2015 Initial A1 release
Manual Overview

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview..............................................................5
Package Contents.........................................................................5
System Requirements.................................................................6
Introduction ...................................................................................7
Features............................................................................................8
Hardware Overview...................................................................10
Front View..............................................................................10
Rear View ...............................................................................11
Installation.......................................................................12
Mobile App Setup ......................................................................13
mydlink Lite..................................................................................14
Zero Conguration Setup........................................................15
Camera Setup Wizard................................................................18
Windows Users ....................................................................18
Mac Users...............................................................................19
Manual Hardware Installation................................................20
Wireless Installation Considerations....................................21
WPS - Push Button Setup.........................................................22
Mounting the Camera...............................................................23
mydlink...........................................................................................25
Conguration...................................................................26
Using the Web Conguration Interface..............................26
Live Video ......................................................................................27
Setup Wizard ................................................................................29
Internet Connection Setup Wizard........................30
Network Setup.....................................................................32
Wireless Setup......................................................................34
Extender Setup....................................................................35
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) .......................................................37
Image Setup .........................................................................38
Video .......................................................................................39
Audio.......................................................................................40
Motion Detection ...............................................................41
Sound Detection.................................................................42
Mail ..........................................................................................43
FTP............................................................................................46
Time and Date......................................................................49
Day/Night Mode .................................................................50
Camera Control ...................................................................51
SD Recording........................................................................53
SD Management.................................................................55
Maintenance ................................................................................56
Admin .....................................................................................56
System ....................................................................................58
Firmware Upgrade..............................................................59
Status ..............................................................................................60
Device Info ............................................................................60
Active User ............................................................................61
Help .........................................................................................62

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Troubleshooting..............................................................63
Technical Specications..................................................66
Regulatory Statements ...................................................68

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Section 1 - 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 than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
DCS-5030L HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Day/Night Camera
CAT5 Ethernet Cable Quick Install Card
Micro-USB Power Adapter
Camera Base and Mounting Kit Quick Install Guide

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System Requirements
Network Requirements
• 10/100 Ethernet network or a 802.11n/g wireless network
• An Internet connection
• A router connected to your broadband modem
Setup Wizard Requirements
Computer with the following:
• A PC with a wired connection to your router
• Windows® 10, 8 (32/64-bit), 7 (32/64-bit), Vista® (32/64-bit),
Mac OS®X 10.7 or above
Web-based Conguration Utility
Requirements
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 8 or higher
• Firefox 12 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
Note: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed.
Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
mydlink Website Requirements
• Broadband Internet connection
Computer with:
• Internet Explorer 8 or higher (ActiveX)
• Firefox 12 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 20 or higher

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-5030L HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Day/Night Camera. The DCS-5030L is a versatile and
unique solution for your home or small oce. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-5030L is a complete system with a built-in
CPU, web server, and wireless networking device that transmits high-quality video images for security and surveillance. The
pan/tilt function allows the camera to patrol a wide area, while the built-in IR LEDs provide around-the-clock surveillance
regardless of the lighting conditions.
The DCS-5030L can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/laptop over your local network or through the Internet
via a web browser. The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface oer easy integration with your Ethernet/Fast
Ethernet or 802.11 n/g wireless network, with Wireless N technology you have the freedom to place the DCS-5030L anywhere
within range of your existing wireless network. The DCS-5030L also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection
features for a customizable, cost-eective security solution.
Your DCS-5030L is mydlink-enabled, which means that you can view and manage your camera over the Internet through the
mydlink website, or through the mydlink mobile app for iOS and Android. You can view your live video feed, take snapshots,
and manage the camera’s conguration, all from anywhere you have Internet access.

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Easy to Use and mydlink-Enabled for Easy Access and Management
The DCS-5030L is a standalone surveillance camera that requires no special hardware or software, and can operate independently,
even without a PC. This camera is also mydlink-enabled, which means you can view and manage your camera through the mydlink
website, or through the mydlink mobile app for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Pan/Tilt for Wide Viewing Area
Patrol a large area with one camera thanks to the DCS-5030L’s pan and tilt functions.You can use the web interface to manually adjust
the camera lens position, or set up to 24 pre-dened preset positions, enabling you to quickly move to frequently viewed points of
interest.
IR LEDs for Day and Night Functionality
The built-in infrared LEDs enable night time viewing of up to 8 meters (26 feet), giving you clear images regardless of lighting condi-
tions.
H.264 Codec for Smooth, Space-Ecient Video
This camera supports use of the H.264 video codec, which gives you high-quality video with reduced bandwidth requirements. This
means that you can enjoy smoother, more reliable video streaming over the Internet, and less disk space is required to save record-
ings.
Motion and Sound Triggered Notications and Recordings
The DCS-5030L can send e-mail notications with snapshots or video clips whenever motion or sound is detected.You can customize
areas of the video to monitor for motion to keep watch over specic areas of interest, and you can set volume thresholds to determine
the sound level required to trigger a sound notication.
Features

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802.11n/g/b Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support
The DCS-5030L oers wireless 802.11n/g/b and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet connectivity, making it easy to integrate into your existing net-
work environment. The DCS-5030L works with either a 10 Mbps Ethernet-based network or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet-based network
for traditional wired environments, and works with 802.11n/g/b wireless routers or access points for added exibility. The Site Survey
feature also allows you to view and connect to any available wireless networks within range of the camera.
Micro-USB Powered for Convenience
For added convenience, the DCS-5030L can be powered via any Micro-USB cable, so you don’t have to worry about looking
for a matching power adapter when setting it up for use. Simply use the included or standard Micro-USB cable and plug it into
any USB power adapter or powered USB port and it’ll be powered on and ready for use.
Remote Monitoring with mydlink Lite App
With the mydlink Lite app for mobile devices, you can easily view live streams and manage your camera from anywhere with an In-
ternet connection.

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Hardware Overview
Front View
1 Light Sensor The IR-Cut Removable sensor monitors lighting conditions and switches between
color and infrared accordingly.
2 Camera Lens Records video of the surrounding area.
3 Manual Focus Bezel Manually adjust the focus of the lens for your required view.
4 WPS LED Indicates the WPS connection status of the camera.
5 Microphone Records audio from the surrounding area.
6 Infrared LEDs Illuminate the camera’s eld of view in low light environments..
7Power and Link LED Indicates the camera’s current status.
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