D-Link DCS-5300 User Manual
D-Link SecuriCam
DCS-5300
Internet Camera
Manual
Version 1.00
Building Networks for People
Contents
Contents of Package ............................................................................ 3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Features and Benefits ...........................................................................4
Connections ..........................................................................................6
Hardware Installation ............................................................................. 9
Software Installation ............................................................................10
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME ...................................................13
Installing IP surveillance Software ........................................................17
Testing the DCS-5300......................................................................... 21
Security ...............................................................................................22
Using and Configuring the DCS-5300 with a Router ............................23
Using the DCS-5300 with the Internet Browser ....................................29
Using IP surveillance Software ............................................................58
Monitor Program ......................................................................58
Playback Program.................................................................... 78
Firmware Upgrades ............................................................................ 93
Appendix ............................................................................................ 96
Frequently Asked Questions .....................................................96
How to PING Your IP Address ...................................................99
Reset and Restore .................................................................100
I/O Connector ......................................................................... 101
Technical Specifications ......................................................... 102
Contacting Technical Support ............................................................104
Time Zone Table ................................................................................105
Warranty and Registration ................................................................. 107
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Package Contents
D-Link SecuriCam DCS-5300 Internet Camera
Power Adapter
Installation software and manual on CD
Quick Installation Guide
Camera Stand
Category 5 Ethernet Cable
Infrared Remote Control
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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.
Minimum System Requirements:
Internet Explorer 5.x or above Internet Web Browser
CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or above
Memory Size: 128 MB or above
VGA card resolution: 800 x 600 or above
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Introduction
The D-Link SecuriCam DCS-5300 Internet Camera is a full featured surveillance
system that connects to an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet or broadband Internet
connection to provide remote high-quality video and audio. The DCS-5300 is
the latest product added to the D-Link internet 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
90o up and down. The DCS-5300 gives you the ability to monitor your home/
office 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 D-Link SecuriCam DCS-5300 Internet Camera is connected through an
Ethernet connection and a power source. You only need one PC to initially
configure multiple cameras for all locations. Each camera has a built in web
server with a configurable IP address.
Motorized Pan and Tilt Operation
The DCS-5300 has a pan and tilt function that can expand your viewing area to
cover a wide 270o angle side-to-side and a 90o angle up and down. This can be
controlled with a PC from any location or locally using the included infrared
remote control.
CCD Sensor
The DCS-5300 comes standard with a high quality CCD sensor that is superior
to a CMOS type sensor. The fixed 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 lines resolution.
Suports a Variety of Platforms
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.
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Features & Benefits (continued)
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 controls to all 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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Connections
Microphone Connector
Ethernet Cable Connector
DC Power Connector
I/O Connector
AV Out Connector
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 Internet Camera to automatically
detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.
The Ethernet cable included with the DCS-5300 Internet
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.
DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located on the DCS-5300 Internet Camera’s
back panel and is labeled DC 12V with a single socket to supply power to the
Internet Camera.
Microphone
The DCS-5300 Internet Camera’s 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.
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Connections (continued)
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 th sical 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
Attachment socket for the Camera Stand
Located on the bottom panel of the DCS-5300, the socket is used to connect
the camera stand to the Internet Camera by attaching the screw head on the
camera stand to the Internet Camera.
Power LED
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.
The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet Camera lens. As
soon as the power adapter is connected to the Internet camera the power LED
will flash 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.
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Connections (continued)
Infrared Remote Control
Included with the DCS-5300 is an infrared remote control. You have the option
of controlling the camera via the Pan/Tilt Controls using the IP surveillance
software or via the infrared remote. To use the remote, make sure that IR Control
is enabled on the Camera Control page in the Configuration Menu under
Advanced. Please refer to the section titled “Using the DCS-5300 with
an Internet Browser” in this manual for more information.
Arrows
Home
Auto-Pan
Center
Auto-Patrol
Stop
Arrows -
Home- Returns the camera lens to the set home position.
Auto-Patrol-
Auto-Pan-
Center-
Stop-
Use the Up,Down, Left and Right arrows to tilt/
navigate the camera lens.
Enables the Auto-Patrol function.
Pans the camera one full cycle.
Centers the camera lens.
Stops the movement of the camera during pan.
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Hardware Installation
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.
When you have a proper connection, the LED will turn from red to green. The
light may cycle on and off and your computer may show an intermittent loss of
connectivity, this is normal until you have configured your Internet Camera.
Attaching the Internet Camera to the Camera Stand
The Internet Camera comes with a camera
stand with a swivel ball screw head that
can be attached to the Internet Camera
bottom socket cavity. Attach the camera
stand to the Internet Camera and station it
for your application. There are holes
located in the base of the camera stand
allowing the Internet Camera to be mounted
to the ceiling, or any wall securely.
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Software Installation
After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the
DCS-5300 Internet Camera, it is necessary to install software to configure and
operate the camera. The first step is to run the IP Installer program on the CD.
IP Installer allows you to use the Internet Camera with your Internet browser.
With the IP Installer program you can enter settings that permit the camera to
access the Internet directly or through your Ethernet network.
After the IP Installer software program is completed, you will have an operating
and controllable Internet Camera. From your Internet Explorer Web browser
you will be able to access the video and sound from the Internet 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 IP Installer, you will be able to operate the DCS-5300 and
view the camera remotely through Internet Explorer 5.x and above.
However it is necessary to install the IP surveillance software from the enclosed
CD to create a truly powerful monitoring and surveillance system. The following
section will show in detail the installation of the IP Installer and the IP
surveillance software.
Installing the IP Installer program
Insert the CD that is included with the DCS-5300 Internet Camera. The
DCS-5300 installation menu will start up automatically from the CD. If the CD
does not startup automatically (the Windows operating system may turn this
function off), access the CD from Windows and click on the autorun.exe program
to access the installation menu shown below:
Click IP Installer
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Software Installation (continued)
The opening IP Installer 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.
*A DHCP server is a device that
supplies IP Addresses to its clients
that are on the same network.
IMPORTANT:
A hardware reset of the Internet Camera is now required to allow the IP Installer
program to configure the camera correctly. 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 6 for the location of the reset hole.) The LED on the front of the
camera will begin blinking red and green. 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.
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The IP Installer 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.
Highlight the MAC address
Click on the Link button
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Software Installation (continued)
After you click on the Link
button, IP Installer 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.
You have now completed the Setup Wizard and are ready to use your
camera! You can also continue to the section titled “Installing IP surveillance Software” to install the IP surveillance software before you begin
to use the DCS-5300.
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Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME
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 internet camera. If your operating
system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure. 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 configuration 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 by industry standards.
Go to Start >Settings.
Click Control Panel
Click Add or Remove
Programs
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Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME
(continued)
Click Add/Remove
Windows Components
The following screen will
appear:
Select Networking Services
(Communications in Windows
ME)
Click Details
Select Universal
Plug and Play
Click Ok
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Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME
(continued)
Click Next
Please wait while Setup
configures the components.
Click Finish
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Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME
(continued)
To view your DCS-5300
Internet Camera in an
Internet browser, go to your
Desktop and click My
Network Places.
Click My Network Places
Click DCS-5300-146
The last three digits (146),
represent the fourth octet of your
Internet Camera’s IP address
(in this example, 198.168.0.146).
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.
(Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows XP, similar screens will appear in Windows ME.)
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Installing IP surveillance Software
The IP surveillance Software on the CD included with the DCS-5300 Internet
Camera converts the DCS-5300 into a powerful, yet flexible, surveillance system
for home or business, with these features:
Real-time Monitoring
Video Recording to hard disk
High quality video
High compression ratio
Maximum of 16 cameras with different monitor layouts
Smart playback
Triggered event browsing
Fast database searching
Cofigurable automated alarms
Account password protection
Scheduled recording for each camera
Email / FTP snapshot
AVI file export
Motion detection for each camera
To install the IP surveillance software, click on Install IP surveillance Software
on the CD included with the Internet Camera. The Welcome screen appears:
Click Next
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Installing IP surveillance Software (continued)
Click Yes
Please read the Software Licensing Agreement and click yes if you agree with
the agreement. Click “No” to exit the installation.
Click Next
Enter your name and company information and click “Next”.
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Installing IP surveillance Software (continued)
Select the
destination
directory.
Click Next
Select the
program folder
the software will
be installed into.
Click Next
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Installing IP surveillance Software (continued)
Click Next
Click Finish
The installation is complete.
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Testing the DCS-5300 Internet Camera
Open your Internet browser
and type in the IP address
of the DCS-5300. In this
example the address is:
http://192.168.0.146 (your
DCS-5300 may have a
different IP address based
on what you used in the
IP Installer program.)
The window in the center of your browser is the camera image window. You
should now see a video image and hear the audio over your computer speakers
from the DCS-5300. If you are having problems please consult the FAQ section
of this manual.
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Security
At this point it is highly recommended that you click on the Configuration button
on the Home screen, and then the Tools tab to bring you to the Admin screen.
Enter a password for security purposes.
To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized use of the Internet
Camera, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System
Administration settings to allow users entry and authorize privileges for all
users. The Internet Camera supports multi-level password protection/access
to the Internet Camera that can be restricted to defined users who have a User
Name and User Password, which is assigned by the Administrator.
The Administrator can release a public user name and password so that when
remote users access the Internet Camera they will have the right to view the
image transmitted by the Internet Camera.
When the Internet Camera is used for the first time, it is highly
recommended that the Administrator set the Administrator Password
to constrain user access to the Internet Camera since the Default
settings are Null String (no password). Once the Password is defined,
only the Administrator has access to the management of the Internet
Camera. This procedure should be done as soon as possible since the
security features of the Internet Camera will not be enabled until the
Administrator Password is defined.
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Configuring a DCS-5300 Behind a NAT Router or Internet Gateway
D-Link’s DCS-5300 is a versatile and cost effective Internet Camera offering
both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance
system in security applications. The DCS-5300 can be used with any wired or
wireless router. This section explains how to view the camera from either the
Internet or from inside your internal network.
Materials Needed:
• 1 DCS-5300 Internet Camera
• 1 Ethernet Cable
• A Wired or Wireless router such as the D-Link DI-614+ Wireless Router
• Ethernet based PC for system configuration
SETTING UP THE DCS-5300 FOR USE BEHIND A ROUTER
Installing a DCS-5300 Internet Camera on your network is an easy 4–step
procedure:
Assign a local IP Address to your Internet Camera
View the Internet Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web browser
Access the Router on Your Web browser
Open Virtual Server Ports for Your Router (Enable Remote Viewing)
This section is designed to walk you through the setup process for installing
your camera behind a router and enable remote video viewing. For the basic
setup of the DCS-5300, follow the steps outlined in the Quick Installation
Guide.
After you have completed the setup of the DCS-5300 outlined in the Quick
Installation Guide you will have an operating camera that has an assigned IP
Address. Because you are using a router to share the Internet with one or more
PCs, the IP Address assigned to the Internet Camera will be a local IP Address.
This allows viewing within your Local Area Network (LAN) until the router is
configured to allow remote viewing of the camera over the Internet.
Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera
Run the IP Installer program from the CD included with the DCS-5300. Follow
the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the DCS-5300. The
camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it to be recognized by
the router. Write down this IP Address for future reference.
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Using & Configuring the DCS-5300 with a
NAT Router (continued)
This is the IP Address
assigned to your camera.
Write it down for later use.
192.168.0.146 is only an
example. You will probably
have a different IP Address.
Assign a Local IP Address with IP Installer
View the Internet Camera using your Internet Explorer Web
browser
Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP
Address that was assigned to the Internet Camera by the IP Installer program.
The DCS-5300 Home Page appears with a window displaying live video from
the camera. You are able to view this screen from any PC running Internet
Explorer on your LAN.
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Click on the Configuration
button.
Viewing the Video on the browser to test the connection
Click on the Configuration button on the left side of the display. Scroll to the
bottom of the Network Configuration page to display the ports used by HTTP
and Streaming audio and video.
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Using & Configuring the DCS-5300 with a
NAT Router (continued)
These are the port settings for
your camera.They can be
changed if needed.
Ports that are used by the DCS-5300
Router Set-Up and Installation
The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network.
The D-Link DI-614+ is used as an example to clarify the configuration process.
Configure the initial settings of the DI-614+ by following the steps outlined in the
DI-614+ Quick Installation Guide.
Access Your Router on Your Web Browser
If you have cable or DSL service, you will most likely have a dynamically assigned
WAN IP Address. ‘Dynamic’ means that your router’s IP address can change
from time to time depending on your ISP. A dynamic WAN IP Address identifies
your router on the public network and allows it to access the Internet. To find
out what your router’s WAN IP Address is, go to the Status menu on your router
and locate the WAN information for your router. As shown on the next page the
WAN IP Address will be listed. This will be the address that you will need to
type in your web browser to view your camera over the Internet.
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Using & Configuring the DCS-5300 with a
NAT Router (continued)
Your WAN IP
Address will be
listed here.
Determine Your Router’s IP Address (WAN)
Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on
your ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP. A Static IP
address is a fixed IP address that will not change over time and will be more
convenient for you to use to access your camera from a remote location. The
Static IP Address will also allow you to access your camera attached to your
router over the Internet
Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing
The firewall security features built into the DI-614+ router prevent users from
accessing the video from the DCS-5300 over the Internet. The router connects
to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the
DCS-5300 are blocked from access over the Internet. Therefore, these ports
need to be made accessible over the Internet. This is accomplished using the
Virtual Server function on the DI-614+ router. The Virtual Server ports used
by the camera must be opened through the router for remote access to your
camera. Virtual Server is accessed by clicking on the Advanced tab of the
router screen.
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Using & Configuring the DCS-5300 with a
NAT Router (continued)
Follow these steps to configure your router’s Virtual Server settings:
• Click Enabled.
• Select Both under Protocol Type (TCP and UDP)
• Enter your camera’s local IP Address (e.g., 192.168.0.146 in
the example in step
• If you are using the default camera port settings, enter 80 in to
the Public and Private Port section, click Apply.
• Scheduling should be set to Always so that the camera
images can be accessed at any time.
Repeat the above steps adding ports 5001, 5002 and 5003 to both the Public
and Private Port sections. A check mark appearing before the camera name
will indicate that the ports are enabled.
Important: Some ISPs block access to port 80. Be sure to check with your ISP
so that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly. Some ISPs block traffic
on commonly used ports to conserve bandwidth. If your ISP does not pass
traffic on port 80, you will need to change the port the camera uses from 80 to
something else, such as 800. Not all routers are the same, so refer to your user
manual for specific instructions on how to open ports.
above) in the Private IP field.
Enter valid ports in the Virtual
Servers section of your router
Please make sure to check
the box on this line to
enable settings
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Viewing Your Camera
After all settings have been entered correctly, a PC user inside or outside your
network will have access to the camera through the Internet Explorer Web
browser. To access the camera from the Internet, type the IP Address of the
router given to you by your ISP, followed by a colon, and the port number that
you gave your camera (e.g., http://205.163.122.96:83). It is not necessary to
enter the colon and port number if you are using the default Web server port 80.
To access from a computer on your local (home) network, simply enter the local
IP Address of the Camera. (e.g., 192.168.0.146).
http://205.163.122.96:83
Viewing the DCS-5300 Remotely
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Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser
If you are following this manual in the order it is presented, you should now have
an operating DCS-5300 Internet Camera configured with the Installer program.
You also have installed the IP surveillance software from the CD. This section
of the manual will deal with using the Internet Camera in two parts:
Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser and accessing
the screens to control and monitor the camera.
Using the IP surveillance software with the DCS-5300.
Open your Internet Explorer Web browser and enter the IP address for your
Internet Camera.
In the example, this address is 192.168.0.146. Your address may differ.
If a window appears
asking to install a
Verisign certificate
for authentication
Click Yes.
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Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser
(continued)
Home Page Screen
The image from the DCS-5300 should be visible from the Home page on your
computer monitor.
There are two
buttons on the left
side of the Home
page:
Connection Type
and Configuration.
Click on the Connection Type button to change settings related to the
connection.
Click Connection Type
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