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Manual Revisions
RevisionDateDescription
1.0006/29/2015DCS-7517 Revision A1 with rmware version 1.00
1.1010/16/2015Minor updates
1.2012/24/2015Minor updates
1.3007/04/2016Updated Regulatory Information
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Appendix B - Regulatory Information ............................79
Regulatory Information ............................................................79
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Product OverviewProduct Overview
DCS-7517 5 Megapixel Day & Night Outdoor Network Camera
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter*
CD-ROM with User Manual and Software
Package Contents
Mounting Plate
Alignment Sticker and Fixings Kit
Quick Installation Guide
*Depending on your region, a power adapter may not be included.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage than the one included with your
product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link DCS-7517 5 Megapixel Day & Night Outdoor Network Camera is a professional surveillance and security solution for small, medium, and
large enterprises alike. Equipped with an industry-leading 5 megapixel progressive scan CMOS sensor and H.264 compression, the DCS-7517
connects to a network to provide professional high-quality live video over the Internet. This camera is capable of capturing video in both dark
and light environments thanks to its built-in IR LEDs and IR-cut removable (ICR) lter. The ICR lter can be manually applied via the web, or set to
automatically adjust based on lighting conditions. This feature allows the camera to capture crisp color images during the daytime and detailed
grayscale images at night or in or low-light conditions.
The DCS-7517 is equipped with a remote focus lens that controls the iris with extreme precision. It's built-in stepping motor maintains the
iris opening at an optimal level at all times, resulting in superior image clarity and depth of eld as well as image quality. Together with WDR
enhancement, you can identify image details in extremely bright as well as dark environments.
The DCS-7517 is equipped with IP66 certied weatherproof housing designed for both indoor and outdoor applications. The built-in removable
IR-cut lter and IR LEDs give the DCS-7517 the capability to view up to 30 meters at night. The ability to use Power over Ethernet (PoE) also allows
it to be easily installed in a variety of locations without the need for supplemental power cabling. The built-in microSD card slot can be used as a
local backup by storing important events on an easily retrievable microSD card.
The included D-Link D-ViewCam™ is sophisticated software which allows users to manage up to 32 network cameras, set e-mail alert
notications, create recording schedules, and use motion detection to record directly to a hard drive. D-ViewCam™ also allows users to upload a
oor plan to create a realistic layout of the premises where cameras are located, further simplifying the management process.
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Product Overview
System Requirements
Network Requirements
DCS-7517
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
D-ViewCam Conguration
Utility Requirements
• An Ethernet-based network
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer® 7 or higher
• Mozilla Firefox 19 or higher
Computer with the following:
• Microsoft Windows® 10/8/7/Vista/XP/2000
• At least 256 MB of memory (512 MB recommended)
• VGA card resolution: SVGA or XGA (1024x768 or above)
• CPU: 1.7 GHz or above (2.8 GHz processor or faster with 512
MB memory and a 32 MB video card is required for multiple
camera viewing and recording in D-ViewCam)
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Features
Remote Focus Lens
The DCS-7517 allows quick and accurate remote focusing of the lens via the easy-to-use web conguration interface, which ensures that wherever
you are, you can always maintain a sharp and clear image.
DC-iris
The DC-iris lens in the DCS-7517 solves the long-standing problem of capturing sharp images in varying light conditions. The the DCS-7517 optimizes
the iris opening under all lighting conditions, resulting in images with better contrast, clarity, resolution and depth of eld with improved image
sharpness and increased image usability for network video surveillance.
Flexible Connectivity
The DCS-7517 includes input and output ports for connectivity to external devices such as IR sensors, switches, and alarm relays. The DCS-7517
also incorporates Power over Ethernet (PoE), allowing it to be easily installed in a variety of locations without the need for supplemental power
cabling.
High-Quality Video at HD Resolution
The DCS-7517 provides real-time video feeds at up to 15 fps with 2560x1920 resolution and 30 fps with Full HD resolution. H.264 encoding
ensures that images remain crisp, clear, and vivid without taking up too much network bandwidth.
Wide Dynamic Range
Wide Dynamic Range technology neutralizes imperfect lighting, providing clear images with the right amount of contrast even when a subject is
backlit.
Weatherproof with Tamper Detection
Designed to be mounted outdoors, the DCS-7517 includes an IP66 certied enclosure which protects against the elements. Anti-tamper features
make this camera suitable for tamper-prone locations such as transportation hubs, schools, or correctional facilities. The electronic tamper
detection system can sense whenever the camera has been redirected, de-focused, blocked, or spray-painted, and can respond promptly with a
visible or audible alarm.
Remote Monitoring Utility
The D-ViewCam application adds enhanced features and functionality for the Network Camera and allows administrators to congure and access
the Network Camera from a remote site via Intranet or Internet. Other features include image monitoring, recording images to a hard drive,
viewing up to 32 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots.
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Hardware Overview
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4
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1Weatherproof CasingThe camera is housed in an IP66 certied weatherproof casing, which protects it against rain and dust.
2IR LEDsInfrared LEDs illuminate the camera's eld of view at night.
Red: The camera is receiving power but does not have a network connection.
3Power/Status LED
4Camera LensVarifocal lens to record video of the surrounding area.
5Light SensorThe light sensor measures the lighting conditions and switches between color and infrared accordingly.
6microSD Card CoverUnscrew to remove/change the camera's microSD card.
Green: The camera is receiving power and has a network connection.
Flashing Green: The camera is transmitting data across the network.
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1SunshieldShields the camera sensor from direct sunlight.
2Adjustment Screw
3Camera ShoeAdjustable mounting seat.
4Wire in BracketAssembles tightly and protects the cables from outdoor wear and tear.
Allows repositioning of the sunshield.
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microSD Card Installation
Open the microSD Card Cover
Unscrew the microSD card cover and pull it down to open it.
Install the microSD Card
Push the microSD card into the camera with the gold contacts oriented towards the base of the camera. To eject, push the microSD card into
the slot.
Note: Make sure that the weatherproof seals are secured rmly in place when reattaching the microSD card cover.
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Cable Connectors
1453267
1Power ConnectorPower connector for the provided 12V DC power adapter.
2Audio In (Red)Connects to a microphone.
3Audio Out (Green)
4BNC Connector
5Reset Button
6DI/DO Connector
7Ethernet Jack
Connects to a speaker.
The BNC connector is recommended for use with handheld monitors to
check the camera's eld of view during installation.
Press and hold the recessed button for 10 seconds to reset the camera back to
the factory default settings.
I/O connectors for external devices.
Connects to an RJ45 Ethernet port. Can be used with PoE to provide power to
the camera.
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InstallationInstallation
Hardware Installation
Assembly and Installation
It is highly recommended that you congure and test your camera before mounting it.
Step 1
Place the alignment sticker where you want to position the camera. Make sure the camera base will be positioned so that the cable channel is on
the bottom.
Step 2
Use a 6 mm drill bit to make the required holes approximately 25 mm deep, then insert the wall anchors into the holes.
If you are running the camera cables through the wall, drill a hole in the center and pull the cables through the hole.
Step 3
Use the screws provided to mount the camera to the wall.
If you are running the camera cables out the side of the camera, guide the camera cables through the cable channel on the base.
Step 4
Connect the power and Ethernet cables, or just the Ethernet cable if you are using a PoE connection.
Alignment sticker
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If the cable bundle is not required, it can be detached from the camera, and the socket sealed with a weatherproof cable cover.
To adjust the camera's angle, turn the adjustment ring counterclockwise to loosen it, then move the camera to the desired position and angle.
When you are nished, turn the adjustment ring clockwise to tighten it.
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Cable Connections
General Connection Using the 12 V DC Power Adapter
Step 1
Connect the network camera to a switch via an Ethernet cable.
Step 2
Connect the supplied power adapter to the camera's power connector, then plug the adapter into a power outlet.
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Connection Using Power over Ethernet
Step 1
If you are using a PoE switch, connect the IP camera to the PoE switch via an Ethernet cable, which will provide transmission
of both power and data over a single cable.
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Software Installation
Setup Wizard
Insert the DCS-7517 CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive to begin the installation. If the Autorun function on your computer is disabled, or if
the D-Link Launcher fails to start automatically, click the Start button and type D:\autorun.exe (where D: represents the drive letter of your CDROM drive) and press Enter.
Click Setup Wizard to begin the installation.
After clicking Setup Wizard, the window on the right will open.
Click Next to continue.
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Click Yes to accept the License Agreement.
Click Next to start the installation process.
Note: The installation may take several minutes to nish.
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Click Finish to complete the installation.
Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start
menu.
Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE
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The Setup Wizard will appear and display the MAC address and IP address of your
camera(s). If you have a DHCP server on your network, a valid IP Address will be
displayed. If your network does not use a DHCP server, the network camera's default
static IP address (192.168.0.20) will be displayed.
Select your camera and then click the Wizard button to continue.
Enter the Admin ID and password. When logging in for the rst time, the default
Admin ID is admin with the password left blank.
Click Next to continue.
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Select DHCP if your camera obtains an IP address automatically from a DHCP server
such as a router. Select Static IP if you want to manually enter the IP settings for the
camera.
Click Next to continue.
Take a moment to conrm your settings and click Restart.
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Web-based Conguration Utility
This section explains how to congure your new D-Link Network Camera using the Web-based Conguration Utility.
Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start
menu.
Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE
Select the camera and click Link to access the web conguration.
The Setup Wizard will automatically open your web browser to the IP address of the
camera.
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Enter admin as the default username and leave the password blank. Click OK to
continue.
This section shows your camera’s live video. You can select your video prole and
view or operate the camera.
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CongurationConguration
Live Video
When you connect to the camera's web interface you will see the following page. This is the Live Video page which will allow you to view the
camera's video feed and control basic camera functions using the icons on the screen. Please refer to the tables on the following pages for
detailed information about the icons on this screen.
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Conguration
Client Settings
Language
Setup
Digital Output
Video Stream
Global View
Set up the stream transmission mode and saving options on the local
computer.
Select this option to adjust the language settings.
Click to edit the camera's settings. Note that only Administrators can
access the setup page. To simplify the setting procedure, two types of
user interfaces are available: Advanced Setup for professional users
and Basic Setup for entry-level users.
Click this button to turn the digital output device on or o.
This camera supports multiple streams (stream 1 ~ 3) simultaneously.
You may select one for live viewing.
Click on this item to display the Global View window. The Global
View window contains a full view image (the largest frame size of
the captured video) and a oating frame (the viewing region of the
current video stream). The oating frame allows users to control the
e-PTZ function (Electronic Pan/Tilt/Zoom). For more information
about e-PTZ operation, please refer to PTZ Control on the next page.
For more information about how to set up the viewing region of the
current video stream, please refer to Video settings on page 32.
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PTZ Control
ePT Direction
Zoom
Focus
Auto Focus/Home
This camera supports both digital (e-PTZ) and mechanical zoom
control.
Mechanical Z: Controls the mechanical zoom.
Digital PTZ: Controls the e-PTZ operation.
Home: Moves the camera to the preset home position.
Direction: Controls the camera’s pan or tilt directions (up/down/left/
right).
Zoom in: Zooms into the image.
Zoom out: Zooms out of the image.
Control camera focus to get a clear image. (Only available under
Mechanical PTZ mode)
Focus Near: Sets the depth of eld zone closer.
Focus Far: Sets the depth of eld zone farther.
Reset the camera focus, either by auto focus or to a pre-congured
default.
Auto Focus: Allows the camera to automatically adjust the focus.
Home: Returns to the center of the viewing area.
Patrol: Moves through a pre-dened sequence of pan, tilt, zoom, and
focus settings. Before selecting this, you must dene at least two preset
points.
Digital PTZ
Control Panel
Mechanical Z
Control Panel
Patrol Auto Pan
Go Preset
Speed Control
Auto Pan: Automatically scans an area horizontally.
Stop: Stops patrol and auto pan.
Select a preset from the drop-down list to quickly move the camera to
the desired preset position.
Control Pan/Tilt/Zoom speed: Please select a value between 0 and 10.
0 is the slowest and 10 is the fastest.
Pan Speed Control
Tilt Speed Control
Zoom Speed Control
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Recording Folder
Two Way Audio
Snapshot
Recording
Digital Zoom
Mic Volume
Click this button to capture and save still images. The captured images will be displayed in a pop-up window. Right-click the
image and select Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*.jpg) or BMP (*.bmp) format.
Click this button to record video clips to your computer. When close your web browser, video recording stops accordingly.
Specify a storage destination for the recorded video les.
Click and uncheck “Disable digital zoom” to enable the zoom operation. The navigation screen indicates the part of the
image being magnied. To control the zoom level, drag the slider bar. To move to a dierent area you want to magnify, drag
the navigation screen.
Click this button to enable or disable two way audio communication.
Click this button to raise or lower the volume of the attached microphone.
Mic Mute
Speaker Volume
Speaker Mute
Full Screen
Zoom ratio
Help
Click this button to completely mute the attached microphone.
Click this button to raise or lower the volume of the attached speaker.
Click this button to completely mute the attached speaker.
Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to switch back to normal mode.
Auto: The video zoom ratio will be changed automatically according to viewing window size.
100%: Keep the video zoom ratio at 100%
50%: Keep the video zoom ratio at 50%
25%: Keep the video zoom ratio at 25%
Click the Help button to learn the detailed information regarding camera setup and solve any problems you encounter.
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