D-Link DCS-5300G инструкция обслуживания

802.1 1g Internet Camera with Pan, T ilt, & Digit al Zoom Manual Building Networks for People V ersion 1.10 DCS-5300G (10/06/04)[...]

2 Content s Contents of Package ....................................................................................... 3 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4 Features and Benefits ..................................................................................... 4 [...]

3 D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-5300G Internet Camera Power Adapter Installation software and manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Camera S tand Category 5 Ethernet Cable 2 Antennas Infrared Remote Control Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DCS-5300G will cause damage and void the warranty for this pr[...]

4 Introduction The D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-5300G Wireless Internet Camera is a powerful surveillance system that connects wirelessly to your 802.1 1g network. The DCS-5300G features 802.1 1g and connects with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps 1 (Megabits per second). The DCS-5300G is the latest product added to the D-Link Internet[...]

5 Features & Benefit s (continued) A/V Output The SECURICAM Network DCS-5300G comes with an A/V output allowing you to connect to your TV for local viewing. The DCS-5300G 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 simult aneou[...]

6 Connections Antenna T wo antennas are included with the DCS-5300G . These are screwed onto the antenna connectors on the back panel to provide a connection with a wireless network. Ethernet Cable Connector The Internet Camera’s back panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cablin[...]

7 DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is located on the DCS-5300G Internet Camera’s back panel and is labeled 12VDC with a single socket to supply power to the Internet Camera. I/O Connector The DCS-5300G provides a terminal block with two pairs of connectors situated on the back panel. One pair is for input and the other is for outpu[...]

8 Connections (continued) Included with the DCS-5300G is an infrared remote control. Y ou have the option of controlling the camera via the Pan/T ilt Controls using the IP surveillance software, Internet Explorer , or via the infrared remote. T o use the remote, make sure that IR Control is enabled on the Camera Control page in the Configuration Me[...]

9 Hardware Inst allation Connect to an Ethernet Network If you are connecting the DCS-5300G to a wired Ethernet network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector located on the Internet Camera’s back panel and attach it to the network. If you are connecting the DCS-5300G to a 802.1 1g wireless Ethernet network, attach the two wireless [...]

10 Inst allation W izard After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the DCS-5300G Internet Camera, it is necessary to install software to configure and operate the camera. The first step is to install the Installation Wizard from the CD. Installation Wizard will allow you to configure the Internet Camera to your network. Aft[...]

11 Inst allation Wizard (continued) Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares to install. Click Next . Click Installation Wizard[...]

12 Select the Program folder that Setup will add program icons to. Y ou may type a new folder name, or select one from the existing folders list. Click Next . Please wait while the Installation Wizard is installed. Inst allation Wizard (continued) The InstallShield will install in the following folder . T o install into a different folder , click B[...]

13 Inst allation Wizard (continued) T o access the Installation Wizard screen, click on the Installation Wizard Icon on your desktop. IMPORT ANT : A hardware reset of the Internet Camera may be required if the Installation Wizard cannot find the camera. T o accomplish this reset, lightly insert a p aper clip (or a similar sized tool) into the reset[...]

14 Inst allation Wizard (continued) Y ou have now completed the Setup Wizard and are ready to use your camera! Y ou can also continue to the section titled “Inst alling IP surveillance Software” to install the IP surveillance software before you begin to use the DCS-5300G . The Installation Wizard will now show a MAC address for the DCS-5300G a[...]

15 Inst allation Wizard Screen The following options are available on the Installation Wizard screen by clicking on the corresponding tab: Search - Click to search for any available cameras to connect to the network. Add - Click to manually add a camera to the network. A window will appear , prompting you to enter the camera’s IP address or domai[...]

16 Inst allation Wizard Screen (continued) Upgrade - Network Settings - Here users can configure 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 selected. If you would like to save your IP address settings, make sure to[...]

17 Inst allation Wizard Screen (continued) Reset to Default - About - Exit - Click the Exit tab to exit the Installation Wizard screen. Click About to display the current version and date. Click the Reset to Default tab to reset the camera’s settings to factory defaults. Locate the Firmware to Upgrade - Indicate the location of the firmware to be[...]

18 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-5300G 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 [...]

19 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 Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me (continued) TM[...]

20 Please wait while Setup configures the components. Click Next Click Finish Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me (continued) TM[...]

21 Click My Network Places T o view your DCS-5300G Internet Camera in an Internet browser , go to your Desktop and click My Network Places . Click DCS-5300G-146 The last three digits (146), represent the fourth octet of your Internet Camera’s IP address (in this example, 198.168.0.146). (Note: Screen shots are t aken in Windows XP , similar scree[...]

22 Click Next Real-time Monitoring Video and Audio Recording to hard disk High quality video High video compression ratio Maximum of 16 cameras with different display layouts Smart playback T riggered event browsing Fast database searching Configurable automated alarms Account password protection Scheduled recording for each camera Email / FTP vide[...]

23 Please read the Software Licensing Agreement and click Ye s if you wish to accept the agreement. Click No to exit the installation. Enter your name and company information and click Next . Click Next Inst alling IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Click Ye s[...]

24 Inst alling IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Click Next Click Next Select the destination directory . Select the program folder the software will be installed into.[...]

25 The installation is complete. Click Finish Inst alling IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Click Next[...]

26 T esting the DCS-5300G Internet Camera The window in the center of your browser is the camera image window . Y ou should now see a video image and hear the audio over your computer speakers from the DCS-5300G . If you are having problems please consult the FA Q section of this manual (page 127). Open your Internet browser and type in the IP addr[...]

27 When the Internet Camera is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator set the Administrator ’ s Password to constrain user access to the Internet Camera since the Default settings are Null S tring (no password). Once the Password is defined, only the Administrator has access to the management of the Internet Came[...]

28 Using & Configuring the DCS-5300G with a NA T Router D-Link’s DCS-5300G 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-5300G can be used with any wired or 802.1 1b wireless router . This section explains how to[...]

29 Using & Configuring the DCS-5300G with a NA T Router (continued) Assign a Local IP Address      View the Internet Camera using your Internet Explorer Web browser 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 Config[...]

30 Using & Configuring the DCS-5300G with a NA T Router (continued) Router Set-Up and Inst allation 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 D[...]

31 http://1 92.168.0 .1 Determine Your Router ’s IP Address (W AN) Note: Because a dynamic W AN IP can change from time to time depending on your ISP , you may want to obt ain a S tatic IP address from your ISP . A S tatic 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 cam[...]

32 Important: Some ISPs block access to port 80 and other commonly used Internet ports to conserve bandwidth. Check with your ISP so that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly . 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[...]

33 V iewing Y our Camera After all the router 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 . T o 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 y[...]

34 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. Y our address may differ . If a window appears asking to install a V erisign certificate for authentication Click Ye s . This allows the proprietary MPEG4 video stream to be recognized by Internet Explorer . I[...]

35 Home Page Screen The image from the DCS-5300G should be visible from the Home page on your computer monitor . T o the right of the image are controls that allow you to pan and tilt the camera. Pan and tilt can also be controlled within the image. Clicking on any part of the image will cause the camera to reposition itself so that the point will [...]

36 Home Page Screen (continued) Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Click on the Connection T ype button to change settings related to the connection. There are two buttons on the left side of the Home page: Connection T ype and Configuration . Click Connection T ype[...]

37 Home > Connection T ype Screen Protocol Option The UDP Protocol should be chosen for most users. Generally , the client computer will automatically try these protocols in the following order , UDP -> TCP -> HTTP . Af ter the client connects to the DCS-5300G successfully , the working protocol will be displayed in Protocol Option . The c[...]

38 Home > Configuration There are 5 tabs across the top of the Configuration screen. From each tab, different element s of the DCS-5300G can be configured. The Advanced tab is the default screen in Configuration and Network is the default screen under Advanced . Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Click Configuration Any cha[...]

39 Configuration > Advanced > Network Reset IP Address at next boot IP address - Necessary for network identification. Subnet mask - Used to determine if the destination is in the same subnet. The default value is “255.255.255.0.” Once the DCS-5300G is configured, this box should be unchecked at all times. If the box has been checked and [...]

40 Configuration > Advanced >Network Settings (continued) SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default . Wireless Mode- Click on the pull-down menu; s[...]

41 Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced >Network Settings (continued) Channel - The default wireless channel setting is channel 6. Select the channel that is the same as the other wireless devices on your network. TX Rate- Select the transmission rate on the network. Auto is the default setting. Pr[...]

42 Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > Mail & FTP Click the Mail & FTP button from the Configuration screen to access video settings that control sending images via email and FTP . SMTP SMTP (mail) server 1 - The domain name or IP address of external mail server . SMTP account name 1 - T[...]

43 Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > Mail & FTP (Continued) FTP Settings 1st FTP server - Granted folder on the external FTP server . The string must conform to the external FTP server . Some FTP servers cannot accept a preceding slash symbol before the path if there is no virtual path map[...]

44 Click Apply to make changes effective Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > Mail & FTP (Continued) 2nd FTP user name - Granted user name on the backup FTP server . 2nd FTP password - Granted password on the backup FTP server . 2nd FTP server - The domain name or IP address of the external F[...]

45 Click the DDNS & UPnP button from the Configuration screen to access DDNS & UPnP settings. Configuration > Advanced > DDNS & UPnP Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Service) is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing (dynamic) IP address. With most Cable and DSL connections, you are assigned a dynamic IP[...]

46 Enable DDNS - Click to enable the DDNS function. Provider- Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pull down menu. Host name- Enter the host name of the DDNS server . Username/E-mail- Password/Key- Enter your password or key used to connect to the DDNS server . Configuration > Advanced > DDNS & UPnP (Continued) Enter your username or[...]

47 Click the Audio/Video button from the Configuration screen to access video settings that affect how the video image appears. Configuration > Advanced > Audio/Video Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Three options exist for two sizes of video display: 176x120 352x240 T ext will be displayed in the black bar above the v[...]

48 Configuration > Advanced > Audio/Video (Continued) Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Maximum frame rate- Video quality control- Flip - V ertically rotate the video. Limits the maximum refresh frame rate. The frame rate is used with the Video quality control setting (below) to optimize bandwidth utilization and video [...]

49 Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Recording settings for clear identification for each image T o have the best video quality , you should set Fix quality to det ailed or excellent and tune the Maximum frame rate to suit your network bandwidth. If you get some broken pictures in a slow network, you can set TCP protocol in C[...]

50 Recommendations for setting video for the best performance (continued): Recording settings to compromise between real-time and clear images If you have a broadband network, set Fix quality to Good image quality , or higher , instead of setting the Bit rate . Otherwise, fix the bit rate according to your actual network speed and set the frame rat[...]

51 Configuration > Advanced > Motion Detection Click the Motion Detection button from the Configuration screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-5300G Internet Camera can serve as a security device by recording only when motion is detected. Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) From this screen you can fine tune th[...]

52 Configuration > Advanced >Motion Detection (continued) A green bar means the image variation is under the monitoring level, and no motion detection alert is triggered. A red bar means the image variation is over the monitoring level and a motion detected alert is triggered. When the bar goes red, the window that the motion is detected in w[...]

53 Configuration > Advanced >Camera Control Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Click the Camera Control button from the Configuration screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-5300G Internet Camera can pan and move to preset locations. Click Camera Control Pan Speed- Select the speed at which the camera will pan [...]

54 Enable IR Control - Click this to allow the DCS-5300G to be controlled by the included remote. Configuration > Advanced >Camera Control (Continued) Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Current Position - Enter a name for the position at which you would like to preset the DCS-5300G . Click Add to add the new preset posit[...]

55 Configuration > T ools > Admin Click on the T ools tab to access 4 utility screens for controlling and administering the DCS-5300G . The default screen in T ools is the Admin screen. The DCS-5300G is manufactured without any passwords by default. This allows the ability to access the DCS-5300G (including the Configuration) by anyone as lon[...]

56 Guest account: This option allows a user to connect to a camera with view-only privileges. User name is demo . No password is required. This is useful for demonstrations and keeps guests separate from users with accounts. Configuration > T ools > System Click on the System button to access the System settings from the T ools menu. Camera n[...]

57 Configuration > T ools > System Manual - Adjust the date and time according to what is entered by the administrator . Notice the format in the related field while typing. Automatic - Synchronize with the NTP server over the Internet whenever the DCS-5300G starts up. It will fail if the assigned time server cannot be reached. NTP server - A[...]

58 Configuration > T ools > Applications Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Click on the Applications button to access the Applications settings from the T ools menu.[...]

59 Configuration > T ools > Applications (Continued) Weekly schedule: Sunday through Saturday - Select the weekdays that should perform the following operations: Snapshots begin at - Snapshots stop at - Sets the time to stop the operations. All of the time except for the above schedule - If you do not wish to set a schedule, this box must be [...]

60 Configuration > T ools > Applications (Continued) T rigger action - There are four options for two actions regarding either trigger condition. They can have multiple selections. While choosing the trigger output alarm, the digital output will short both pins to connect the circuit of the attached external device; otherwise both pins will b[...]

61 Configuration > T ools > Applications (Continued) Click on the Default button to access factory setting restoration and camera calibration options from the tools menu. Click Apply under Restore Factory Default to restore factory default settings. This means any changes made will be lost and the system will be reset to the initial status wh[...]

62 The Device Info screen lists the following important settings that are currently set for the DCS-5300G :  Firmware V ersion number  Mac address  IP address  Subnet Mask  Default router address  Primary DNS address  Secondary DNS address Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > St atus > [...]

63 Click on the Help tab to access descriptions of the particular function you need help with. The help screen is organized in the order of the tabs and then each menu item under that tab. Configuration > Help Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > S tatus > Log Click on the Log button to access a system l[...]

64 Record Snap shot s to your FTP server with Motion Detection Administrators can combine options on the application page to perform many useful security tasks. There are two trigger sources available: from an external sensor or with built-in motion detection. There are also two kinds of actions that can respond to these events that include uploadi[...]

65 Next, click the Mail & FTP button under the Advanced tab to set the FTP server settings for the DCS-5300G . Record Snap shot s to your FTP server with Motion Detection (continued) In this window , enter the settings for the FTP server you wish to record to. Optionally , you can enter settings for a secondary backup FTP server . Local FTP ser[...]

66 Record Snap shot s to your FTP server with Motion Detection (continued) 1st FTP password- S pecify the password to access the external FTP server (e.g. 12345). 1st FTP remote folder- S pecify the destination folder in the external FTP server (e.g. snapshot). Primary FTP passive mode- Passive mode will allow access to an external FTP server if yo[...]

67 Next, click the Applications button under the T ools tab to set the application settings for the DCS-5300G . In this window , follow the steps below to set the application settings for snapshots to be recorded to an FTP site:      Select the weekdays you would like to record and enter the “Snapshots begin” time and “Snapshot[...]

68 Using IP surveillance Sof tware Inst alling the IP surveillance Sof tware Before you begin installing this application software, the hardware system requirements must be checked first. The minimum system requirements recommended for this application are as follows: Browser: Internet Explorer 5.x or above CPU: Intel Pentium III 800MHz or above (P[...]

69 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) The “License Agreement” window below will appear . Please read the following license agreement carefully . Click “Y es” to accept this agreement and proceed with the installation. Click Next Click Ye s Inst alling the IP surveillance sof tware (continued)[...]

70 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Next, the “User information” window below will appear . This window will prompt you to enter the user name and company name. Enter your user name and company name and then click “Next” to continue. Click Next Y ou must setup the administrator’s password in order to proceed. Input and confirm [...]

71 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Select the installation directory for this application software and click “Next”, which is shown in the figure below . Y ou can change the installation directory by clicking “Browse…” Click Next Select a program folder to install the application software and then click “Next”, which is sh[...]

72 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) After checking all the setup information in the window shown below , click “Next” to start the installation of the application software. Click Next Click Finish Click “Finish”, in the window shown below , to finish installation. The program is now installed on your computer . Inst alling the IP[...]

73 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Launcher Launcher is a controller program that allows users to invoke Monitor or Playback quickly . System T ray Icon The Launcher icon reflects current state of IP surveillance. The icon in the system tray signifies that the IP surveillance Software is currently active on the system. Security for Laun[...]

74 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) When Launcher is locked, the unlock window will appear , prompting for the user password in order to unlock. The input area of the dialog will be grayed (disabled) for 60 seconds after 3 consecutive failures. User Interface Below is the user interface for Launcher: The main user interface for Launcher [...]

75 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Exit Exits Launcher . If users choose this option, Launcher will show a message box prompting to confirm if users really want to exit, and warn users that exiting Launcher will also close Monitor and Playback. T ools Contains many utilities. Currently only change password is implemented. The change pas[...]

76 Monitor Program Features of the Monitor Program T raditional Surveillance Features: Real-time monitoring Recording Pan and T ilt control                Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Special Features: The digital surveillance system supports not only the features listed above, but also th[...]

77 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Application Layout and Functionalities This section demonstrates a global view of the monitor program, shown below . The components of the monitor tool will be introduced in detail in the following sections. Misc. Functions Channel Area Hard Disk S tatus Layout Area Common Controls DI/DO and Alert Mess[...]

78 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Layout area Y ou can change the monitoring layout in this area. There are six kinds of layouts: 1, 4, 6, 9, 13, or 16 video display windows in the video area.      Hard disk status In this area, you can get the status of the hard disk in which the video database resides. The status remin[...]

79 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) The Admin Privilege In the monitor program, the admin has the right to access the DCS-5300G Network Camera through this application software and change the local settings as well. But the admin password for the software is not the same as the admin password for the Internet camera. Y ou can change the [...]

80 The Layout of the Configuration Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) This section discusses the local settings for the connection and the functional configuration of each camera. If you are interested in the remote settings for each camera, you can refer to “Using the DCS-5300G with an Internet Browser ,” which starts on page 34. Loca[...]

81 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Insert – T o insert a remote network camera to the camera list. Click the “Insert” button, an “Insert New Channel” dialog will popup, as shown below . S pecify the IP address, port, and admin password of the network camera, click the “Ok” button to close the dialog. Then the system will t[...]

82 Delete – The deletion of a device is a much easier operation than “insertion”. It removes the selected network camera from the camera list. Highlight the camera that you want to delete from the list and click on the “Delete” button. Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) The selected camera will be deleted. History – Clicking th[...]

83 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Alert Settings: S pecific alert actions can be performed by setting the options in this window . Enable motion detect This will trigger an alert sound that has been specified in the section titled “Global Settings Alert Sound.” Check this option to enable audio alert for the camera selected.  [...]

84 Changing the Camera Order in the List Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Y ou can “drag and drop” in the grid area of the camera list to change the sequence of the connected Network Cameras, which is shown below . This will allow you to rearrange the cameras in an order of your choice. Once the camera is moved to a specified locatio[...]

85 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Global Settings After completing the connection to each remote Network Camera, we need to configure some global settings for all the cameras. These include the video database directory , the usage of the Hard disk, and options for video display . Y ou can activate the global settings window from “Con[...]

86 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Directory Settings: Snapshot directory The directory for storing snapshots in *.bmp format from video channels of the monitor and playback programs, which is shown on page 85.      Recording directory The directory for storing the recorded video data from video channels.     [...]

87 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Modulation Mode Y ou must select the input signal format (NTSC or P AL) for displaying the original resolution of video stream from DCS-5300G .      NOTE: Y ou need to select the input signal format according to the camera type or CCD module type that is connected to the DCS-5300G . Due [...]

88 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Monitor Program (continued) Backup Settings: Using Backup Settings in the global settings window , you can backup recorded data from selected cameras to a specified location. Directory This is the directory where backup data will be saved. Y ou can select the location by clicking on the folder icon. ?[...]

89 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) This section depicts, in detail, how to manipulate the monitor tool. Using the Monitor Program Connection of the DCS-5300G Channel: Once you have the privilege to connect to the DCS-5300G , the cameras will automatically appear in the video area in the order they are connected. Once you have set up the[...]

90 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) If you do not want to monitor one video, you can drag and drop the video (in the video area) to the trashcan in the common control area of the monitor program. The following section will demonstrate the procedures for “drag and drop” step- by-step. Show the video of a specified channel This section[...]

91 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Step 2: Press and hold the left mouse button, and then move the cursor to a display window in the video area, which is shown below . Note that the cursor will change according to the area in order to indicate whether the area is droppable or not. Video 1 Droppable area Not droppable area Step 3: Releas[...]

92 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Video shown Empty video box Removing video from a display window Step 1: Move the mouse cursor to the display window that contains the video channel you wish to remove. Step 2: Note that the cursor will change to the hand-shape when it has been moved onto the displaying frame. After that, press the lef[...]

93 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Press and hold the left mouse button here. Move the mouse cursor here, and then release the left mouse button. The Layout There are six different layout s available, as shown below , for the display windows in the monitor program. Y ou can select one of them by clicking on a layout icon. In each layout[...]

94 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Double click a display window to switch to a single channel layout. When you choose the one-channel layout or four-channel layout, the “Page up” and “Page down” buttons will be shown in the left-bottom corner of the video area. Y ou can use these two buttons to switch the pages, as shown in the[...]

95 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) T o view an individual camera from the multi-camera layout, double-click on the desired display window . Y ou will see that the size of the display window is the same as the one-channel layout. Clicking the “Back” button in the upper-left corner of the video area will switch to the previous selecte[...]

96 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) IP surveillance includes pan/tilt control, DI/DO (Digital Input / Digital Output) control, and an alert message receiver . Each of these are described in detail below . DI/DO Control Clicking on the “DI/DO” button shown below , you can switch to the DI/DO controls. The color of the channel number i[...]

97 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Alert Message If you have checked the box for “Enable Motion Detect” or “Enable Digital Input” on “Camera Configurations > Alert Settings“ screen, the alert message will show in the window shown above. Once the alert, caused by motion detection or a digital input level changer , is trigg[...]

98 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) About By choosing “About”, located in the configuration menu shown below , a dialog box will appear and display the information about the installed version of IP surveillance. The information includes the software name, version, user name, and company . Miscellaneous Functions Full Screen Quit Mini[...]

99 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Full Screen With this function, you can enlarge the selected video channel to a full-screen display . Press the “ESC” key on the keyboard or double-click the mouse on the screen to return to a regular display . Stop Alert Sound If an alert is triggered, the alert sound will start to play . After be[...]

100 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Record By clicking on this button, you can manually record video from the selected channel. Stop After video recording has been activated, this button allows you to manually stop recording of the selected video channel. Snapshot This button will take a snapshot of the selected video channel and save t[...]

101 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Schedule T ool Scheduling The scheduler allows the user to schedule recordings from the selected video channel of the DCS-5300G . Through both the graphic user interface and time period selection options, you will be able to easily regulate a schedule for each video channel. The main features of the S[...]

102 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Scheduling (continued) The scheduler will not be accessible until at least one camera has been added to the camera list. Go to the configuration menu and click on “Scheduler” to launch the Scheduler . The Layout and Functionalities Introduction The layout of the schedul[...]

103 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Video channel IP address Location Scheduling (continued) The layout of the Scheduler is roughly divided into 4 parts: Part 1 The first part of the scheduler is the video channel selection area. It provides the IP addresses and location information of the connected video channels for the user ’s refe[...]

104 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Scheduling (continued) In this area you will select the video channel that you want to set a schedule for . Each video channel will display a name, IP address, and location. Please note that when you switch between video channels in this area, the changes in the schedule of the previous video channel [...]

105 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Scheduling (continued) Hour Time-Line In the figure below , the Hour time-line is displayed. Marking/Unmarking the Recording Time on the Hour Time-Line Y ou can apply the one-click function by clicking the lef t mouse button and dragging to mark the time on this time-line. The operating method for the[...]

106 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Scheduling (continued) Apply and Erase Buttons After you have selected the time period with “Begin time” and “End time” picker , you can apply the period picker , shown in the figure below , to set the periodical types of the time interval set previously . After the settings in “Begin T ime?[...]

107 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Scheduling (continued) Digital Input In the figure above, there are four conditions for the digital input. Check the condition that you would like to record while the condition triggers. high Checking this will trigger recording while the digital input is high/ The technical name for this event is lin[...]

108 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Scheduling (continued) The Schedule Scheme operations There are six related buttons. “Load…”, “Undo”, “Clear”, “Save”, “Save as…” and “Close” for handling the schedule schemes. These operations are shown in the figure below . There are three modes in the secondary schedule:[...]

109 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Playback Program The playback program is a very powerful, convenient, and easy way to browse the recorded video. It has one display mode (normal display mode) and two playback methods (full range and time period). There are several main functions including special features in the Playback program. The[...]

110 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Logging In Before you start the playback program, it is necessary for you to log in to the application software. The figure below shows the login dialog. For security concerns, only the admin account can log in to this program. T o change the password of the admin account, please refer to the section [...]

111 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Playback Program (continued) When you successfully log in to the playback system, the main window will be shown on the top of the screen and the display resolution will be changed to 1024x768 automatically (see previous page). There are four main areas , i.e. display area, histogram area, control area[...]

112 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Playback Program (continued) Histogram Area The histogram is an interactive control. Not only can you get the event’s location in time domain and its quantity of the motion percentage, but you can also select a group of events or a period from the event histogram area and show it on the display area[...]

113 Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Playback Program (continued) Pull Bar The pull bar is a fast, flexible control for seeking data in the selected time period. It represents the tot al length of time in that period. Y ou can pull the indicator on the pull bar to the specific time-point you would like to view . The displaying video will[...]

114 Playback Program (continued) Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Database location The most important item in the settings dialog is the database location setting. Y ou must set it to the directory that cont ains the surveillance database to make the program to work properly . The items in the settings windows are: Modulation Mode: The [...]

115 Playback Program (continued) Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Normal (Single Frame) Mode Period S tart T ime Label Period End Time Label Histogram Area Under the normal display (single frame) mode, you can use all the tools provided with the playback program, except the page control. In this mode, the two labels under the pull bar sh[...]

116 Playback Program (continued) Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Histogram Area The histogram area in the normal display (single frame) mode only shows the events’ occurred time and the percentage of motion detection with red bars. If you want to access the histogram area, you must change the area selection indicator to the histogram [...]

117 Playback Program (continued) Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Location selector Period selector Playback method selector Alert area selector Location Selector The location selector is a control that lets you select the camera you want to see (refer to the figure above). The location name is the same as the camera name (text on video)[...]

118 Playback Program (continued) Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Playback Method Selector Full Range If you select this method, the database will be displayed from the beginning to the end of this location. Any change in the period selector will have no effect except when you change this selector to “T ime Period.” Time Period If yo[...]

119 Playback Program (continued) Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Play The supported “Play” button is an intelligent play user-interface. The functionality of this button can vary to fit different circumstances. In the normal display mode, clicking on the “Play” button can restart the displaying video sequence. Forward This butto[...]

120 Playback Program (continued) Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Display Adjustment T ool When you move the mouse cursor to the displaying area, the display adjustment toolbox will appear . Using the display adjustment toolbox, you can change the displaying video sequence to the size you want to see in the normal display mode when you m[...]

121 Playback Program (continued) Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Full Screen When you click on the “Full Screen” button, the video sequence will be enlarged to the whole screen instantly . Y ou can double click on any place or the “ESC” key to return back to the normal screen. When you switch to the full screen display , you can[...]

122 Zoom Out Playback Program (continued) Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) Lock Window Each time you click on the “Zoom Out” button in the searching range adjustment toolbox, the displayed time period will be double in the center of the original time period unless the start time or end time exceeds the whole database time- boundary .[...]

123 Settings Playback Program (continued) Using IP surveillance Sof tware (continued) The settings dialog will pop up when you click the “Settings” button. For more information about setting this program, please refer to the section titled "Settings.” Minimize Click this button in order to minimize the playback program window . Exit The [...]

124 Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection Next, run the IP surveillance program. Click on the Configurations button and select Scheduler .      Check “Enable motion detection.”      Click on “New” to have a new window to monitor video.      Enter in a window name.      Adj[...]

125 Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection (continued) In the Primary Schedule you can choose either Once (for one time recording) or Every Day (for scheduled recording). For example, if you would like to record events every day during a certain time frame, click on the beginning time and drag your mouse to the ending time. Schedule recordi[...]

126      Select the motion detection window that will be used to trigger motion detection. Note: Y ou must first create motion detection windows in the Web configuration page of the camera. Remember the names of the windows and the order in which you created them, as they are not displayed inside the scheduler . Instead, they are lis[...]

127 Appendix Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Features Q: What is an Internet Camera? A: The Internet Camera is a stand alone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It differs from a conventional PC Camera, the Internet Camera is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and Web-based solutions providing a low co[...]

128 Q: Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on a computer? A: No, the DCS-5300G Internet Camera is used only on an wireless 802.1 1g, Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. The D-Link DSB-C1 10, DSB-C310 can be used as a PC Camera (Webcam). Q : Can the DCS-5300G be connected to the network if it consists of only private IP addresses? A: Y es, t[...]

129 Q: The focus on the Internet Camera is bad, how can I correct it? A1: Adjust the Internet Camera focus manually as described in Adjusting the Internet Camera Focus in the Appendix section (page 136) of this manual. Q: Noisy images occur . How can I solve the problem? A: The video images might be noisy if the Internet Camera is used in a very lo[...]

130 How to PING Y our IP Address The PING (Packet Internet Groper) command can determine whether a specific IP address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for a reply . It can also provide a very useful tool to confirm if the IP address conflicts with Internet Camera over the network. Follow the step-by-step proced[...]

131 There is a button hidden in the pinhole on the side of the DCS-5300G . It is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the DCS-5300G will return the system back to a normal state. If the system still has problems after reset, restore the factory settings and install again: RESET : 1. Lightly insert a [...]

132 I/O Connector Definition for the Internet Camera The DCS-5300G provides a general I/O terminal block with one digital input and one relay switch for device control. Pin 1 and pin 2 can be connected to an external sensor and the state of voltage will be monitored from the initial state ‘LOW’. The relay switch of pin 3 and pin 4 can be used t[...]

133 The above diagram shows a typical wiring configuration for a normally closed PIR motion sensor . Please refer to your specific motion sensor for the power supply connection to the device since this will be critical to the success of your installation. Note that the positive from the PIR is connected to the D- of the I/O port of the camera and t[...]

134 In this window , enter the settings for the SMTP or FTP server to which recorded snapshots will be sent. For detailed information about each setting, please refer to Configuration > Advanced > Mail & FTP in the section titled “Using the DCS-5300G With an Internet Browser” (page 42). Click the apply button when finished. Configurin[...]

135 Configuring Y our Camera for External T rigger Based Recording (continued) I/O Connector (continued) In this window , follow the steps below to set the application settings for snapshots to be sent to your email account or FTP server when triggered by a motion sensor or other external device:      Select the weekdays you would li[...]

136 Adjusting the Cameras Focus T o adjust the focus of the lens you will need to turn the lens slowly either clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired image appears. DO NOT over- turn the lens in either direction as it will be out of focus and may cause damage to the camera. T o help you get the best image quality , keep in mind that while a[...]

137 Remote management Camera configuration and Camera system log can be accessed remotely via Internet Explorer 5.x or above. Networking Protocol TCP/IP , HTTP , SMTP , FTP , NTP , DNS, DHCP , DDNS, and UPnP Network Application DDNS support with several popular DDNS servers, UPnP support, SMTP authentication, FTP client, FTP server , HTTP server Et[...]

138 LED indicator Bi-color status indicator Pan and Tilt Directional Control Auto pan and auto patrol mode with preconfigured stops Pan: Range 270 degrees Tilt: Range 90 degrees Camera specification 1/4 inch color CCD sensor AGC/AWB Electronic shutter: 1/60 ~ 1/15000 second Fixed focus glass lens, F2.0, 1 LUX Power 12VDC 1.5A, external power supply[...]

139 Cont acting T echnical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Y ou can find sof tware updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this pr[...]

140 T ime Zone T able GMT stands for Greenwich Mean T ime, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from.[...]

141 T ime Zone T able (continued)[...]

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