Sentry360 IS-DM520 User manual

©Sentry360 2014
IS-DM520, HB
User Manual
Ver 1.0

Table of Contents
1. Overview............................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Features ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Package Contents........................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Dimensions.................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Connectors .................................................................................................................. 6
2. Camera Cabling................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Connect Power............................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Connect Ethernet Cable............................................................................................... 7
2.3 Connect Alarm I/O ....................................................................................................... 7
3. System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 8
4. Access Camera ................................................................................................................. 9
5. Configure Video Streams ................................................................................................13
6. Configuration Files Export / Import ................................................................................14
Appendix A: Delete the Existing DC Viewer..........................................................................15
Appendix B: Setup Internet Security.....................................................................................16

1. Overview
The IS-DM520 camera is a Quad-streaming, H.264 & MJPEG encoding, 5.0 Megapixel
resolution, IP-addressable, network camera. It is designed to deliver full-motion, high-definition,
progressive scan digital video across local area networks. The IS-DM520 features a design with
a 1/2.5” CMOS sensor, Power over Ethernet, 24 IR LED, heater/blower (HB model only), and
Audio-In and Audio-Out. The IS-DM520 is a cost-effective, high-level, megapixel network
camera.
1.1 Features
•Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor
•Quad Streams Compression: H.264 Baseline / Main / High Profile + MJPEG
•Multi-language Support
•Tampering Alarm
•Remote Zoom & Focus (Motorized Lens)
•Wide Dynamic Range
•Motion Detection
•Privacy Masks
•Smart Picture Quality / 3D Noise Reduction
•Vertical View Mode (Image rotation by 90 degrees)
•Smart IR Mode
•Network Failure Detection
•Day/Night (ICR)
•IR LED Module (IR and HB models, working distance up to 25m)
•Micro SD support
•BNC analog output
•Weatherproof (IP66 International)
•ONVIF Support

1.2 Package Contents
Please check the package contains the following items listed below.
Camera
DC Jack Cable & Power Terminal Block
Rubber Washers (×6)
Security Torx
Self Tapping Screws
(×4)
Plastic Screw Anchors
(×4)
Quick Guide
NOTE: The type of the supplied self-tapping screws is mainly for softer
substrate/material installation such as wood. For other installation environment such as
cement wall, it is required to pre-drill and use plastic anchors before fastening the
supplied self-tapping screw on the wall.

1.3 Dimensions
The IS-DM520 dimensions are shown below.
Top View Side View

1.4 Connectors
The diagram below shows the IS-DM520 reset button and various connectors. Definition for
each connector will be given as follows.
No.
Connector
Pin
Definition
Remarks
1
Reset Button
-
Restore to factory default
2
BNC
-
Analog Video Output
3 Alarm I/O
1
GND (Input
－
)
Alarm connection
2
Input
＋
3
Output
－
4
Output
＋
4 Audio I/O
1
Output (L)
Two-way audio transmission
2
Output (R)
3
GND
4
Input
5 Power
DC 12V
1
Power
Power connection
2
Reserved
3
GND
AC 24V
1
Power-1
2
Earth GND
3
Power-2
6
RJ-45
-
10/100 Mbps Ethernet / PoE

2. Camera Cabling
Please follow the instructions below to complete the IS-DM520 connection.
2.1 Connect Power
Please refer to SECTION:CONNECTORS. Alternatively, connect the Ethernet cable to the
camera’s PoE port and plug the other end of the cable into a PoE switch.
NOTE: If using PoE, make sure Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is in use in the
network.
2.2 Connect Ethernet Cable
Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection; to have best
transmission quality, cable length shall not exceed 100 meters. Connect one end of the
Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the IS-DM520, and the other end of the cable to the
network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, you may need use an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting
the IS-DM520 directly to the PC.
Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs; if the LEDs are unlit, please
check LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.
2.3 Connect Alarm I/O
The camera equips one alarm input and one relay output for alarm application. Refer to alarm
pin definition below to connect alarm devices to the IS-DM520 if needed.
PIN 1: GND (Input-)
PIN 2: Input+
PIN 3: Output-
PIN 4: Output+

3. System Requirements
To access the IS-DM520 via web browser, please ensure your PC has a good network
connection, and meets system requirements as described below.
Items
System Requirement
Personal Computer
1. Intel®Pentium®M, 2.16 GHz or
Intel®CoreTM 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz
2. 2 GB RAM or more
Operating System
Windows VISTA/ Windows XP/ Windows 7
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Firefox
Chrome
Safari
Network Card
10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps)
operation
Viewer
ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE

4. Access Camera
Step 1. Power your camera using the correct power source (PoE switch, PoE injector, or
12V adapter).
Step 2. Download, install, and run sentryView™, Sentry360’s camera configuration tool,
here: http://sentry360.com/product/sentryview/
Step 3. Click the Scan button in sentryView™ to scan your network for connected cameras.
Step 4. To automatically configure your camera network settings, check the boxes of the
cameras you want to configure. Then click Auto Configure.

Step 5. Confirm your network settings and click Configure.
Step 6. To manually configure your cameras, click Edit Camera Values at the bottom right,
enter your IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DHCP settings. Click Apply to
save these values.
Step 7. Your cameras are now configured. If you are using sentryCore™ as your Video
Management System, please download the latest version here:
http://sentry360.com/product/sentrycore/
Step 8. Right click on a camera and select Browse. The prompt for entering the default
username and password will appear for logging in to the IS-DM520.