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Table of Contents Product Overview......................................................... 5 Package Contents.................................................... 5 System Requirements.............................................. 6 Introduction............................................................... 7 Features................................................................... 8 Hardware Overview.................................................. 9 Hardware Installation.............................
Appendix A - Technical Specifications.................... 73 Technical Specifications.........................................
Product Overview Package Contents DCS-5615 Network Camera Power Adapter Mount bracket Screw Extension Adaptor Quick Install Guide CD-ROM with User Manual and software Alignment sticker If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Product Overview System Requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows ®, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 Memory : At least 256MB of memory (512MB recommended) Web Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or higher VGA card resolution: SVGA or XGA (1024x768 or above) CPU: 1.7GHz or above (2.
Product Overview Introduction D-Link DCS-5615 is dome camera equipped with industry-leading high definition (Full HD) megapixel resolution and H.264 compression that enable high-quality video footage to be recorded. The DCS-5615 connects to a network to provide high-quality live video over the Internet. The motorized pan/tilt controls and 16x digital zoom allow you to monitor a large area and zoom to view fine detail.
Product Overview Features The DCS-5615 Full HD Mini Pan & Tilt Dome Network Camera features industry-leading high definition (Full HD) megapixel resolution and H.264 compression that enable high-quality video footage to be recorded. The DCS-5615 connects to a network to provide high-quality live video over the Internet. Full HD Surveillance The DCS-5615 delivers Full HD 16:9 widescreen IP video surveillance which provides vivid high-quality video, making it easier to view and monitor footage.
Product Overview Hardware Overview Plastic housing Pan -180° Pan +180° Tilt 80° D-Link DCS-5615 User Manual 9
Product Overview DC Power Connects to the 12 V DC power adapter to power the camera DI connector DI connectors provide a physical interface to receive digital signals from a variety of external devices Ethernet (PoE) RJ-45 connector is for Ethernet and can also be used to power the camera using PoE Reset RESET Press and hold this button for 10 seconds to reset the camera microSD microSD Card Slot Local MicroSD card for storing recorded images and video D-Link DCS-5615 User Manual 10
Product Overview Hardware Installation Open the microSD card plastic cover at the bottom. Slip the card socket forward and up. Insert a microSD card, close the the cover, and push it back to secure the installation. Install the plastic cover by pressing it back to its original position.
Product Overview Hardware Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Locate an area on the ceiling or wall which is capable of supporting the weight of the camera. Attach the alignment sticker to the ceiling or wall. Drill three pilot holes where the holes of the alignment sticker are located. Insert the supplied plastic anchors into the drilled holes, and install the “Plate A” with the screws. Attach “Plate B" to the bottom of the camera and secure it with two screws.
Installation Hardware Installation General Connection (without PoE) Connect the network camera to a switch or router via an Ethernet cable. Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to a power outlet. Connection with a PoE Switch If using a PoE switch, connect the network camera to the switch via an Ethernet cable, which will provide both power and data transmission over a single cable.
Installation Configuration with Wizard Insert the DCS-5615 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 Start > Run. Type D:\ autorun.exe, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Click Setup Wizard to begin the installation. After clicking Setup Wizard, the following window will open. Click Next to continue.
Installation Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. To start the installation process, click Next. Note: The installation may take several minutes to finish.
Installation Click Finish to complete the installation. Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start menu.
Installation 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 192.168.0.20 will be displayed. Click the Wizard button to continue. Enter the Admin ID and password. When logging in for the first time, the default Admin ID is admin with the password left blank. Click Next, to proceed to the next page.
Installation Select DHCP if your camera obtains an IP address automatically when it boots up. Select static IP if the camera will use the same IP address each time it is started. Click Next, to proceed to the next page. Take a moment to confirm your settings and click Restart.
Installation Web-based Configuration Utility This section explains how to configure your new D-Link Network Camera using the Web-based Configuration 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 the button labeled "Link" to access the web configuration. The Setup Wizard will automatically open your web browser to the IP address of the camera.
Installation 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 profile and view or operate the camera. For additional information about web configuration, please refer to the user manual included on the CD-ROM or the D-Link website.
Configuration 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.
Configuration D-Link Logo Click this logo to visit the D-Link website. The logos and website can be customized to fit your needs. For more information, please refer to User Customization on page 64. Securicam Logo Client Settings Language Setup Video Stream Setup the stream transmission mode and saving options on the local computer. Select this option to adjust the language settings. Click on the setup icon on the main page to enter the camera setting pages.
Configuration Home: Move the camera to the preset home position. Pan Tilt Direction Direction: Control the camera’s pan or tilt directions (up/down/left/ right). Pan Tilt Control Panel Zoom in/out to magnify or shrink the digital image. Zoom in: Magnify image Zoom Zoom out: Diminish image Patrol: Patrol executes a pre-defined sequence of pan, tilt, zoom, and focus features Before selecting this, users must define at least two preset points.
Configuration Camera Control Snapshot Recording Recording Folder Digital Zoom Speaker Volumn Speaker Mute Full Screen Zoom ratio 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 choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*.jpg) or BMP (*.bmp) format. Click this button to record video clips to your computer. When you exit the web browser, video recording stops accordingly.
Configuration Client Setup Clicking the Client Settings button will bring you to the following screen which allows you to configure the basic protocol options for you camera. H.264/MPEG4 Media Options Video and Audio can be viewed at the same time or seperately. H.264/MPEG4 Protocol Options For additional information about streaming options please see page 41. UDP Unicast: Stream to a single computer. UDP Multicast: Stream to multiple computers using multicast streaming.
Configuration Setup The DCS-5615 includes basic and advanced setup screens. Both screens include a tree view with multiple setup options. This manual includes detailed explanations for all advanced setup screens. Basic Setup Click the setup button to enter the setup screen. Click on the basic button to enter the setup screen. Please click the [+] next to each folder to view the options.
Configuration Advanced Setup Click the setup button to enter the setup screen. Click on the advanced button to enter the setup screen. Please click the [+] next to each folder to view the options.
Configuration System Overview The system overview page contains a summary of the camera's current settings. For more information about adjusting these settings, please consult the subsequent instructions found in this manual.
Configuration Video Video Settings This page allows you to set up 3 video streams to be displayed on a computer, mobile device, or storage system. Each stream has independent options for proper compression type, frame size, frame rate to optimize the bandwidth utilization and video quality. Video Options Viewing Window: The camera supports multiple streams with frame size ranging from 384 x 216 to 1920 x 1080. Click Viewing Window to open the viewing region setting page.
Configuration Once finished with the setting in the Viewing Window, click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit the window. The selected Output Frame Size will immediately be applied to the Frame size of video stream. You can then go back to the Live Video to test the new settings. Sensor Setting: Click Sensor Setting to open the Sensor Setting page. On this page, you can set the maximum exposure time, exposure level, and AGC (Auto Gain Control) setting.
Configuration Video Quality Setting for Stream 1~3 Compression Type: The compression level affects the amount of bandwidth and storage required. Lower compression uses more bandwidth and storage but delivers better image quality. Of the three options, H.264 consumes much less network bandwidth compared to MPEG4 and JPEG. Frame Size: Select proper frame size for different viewing devices, bigger frame size requires more bandwidth and storage usage.
Configuration Image Settings This page allows you to tune the white balance, brightness, saturation, contrast, and sharpness settings for the video. Color: Select either a Color or B/W (black and white, monochrome) video display. Power Line Frequency: Select either 50 or 60 Hz depending on your region. Video Orientation: Flip will vertically rotate the video. Mirror will horizontally rotate the video. You may select both options if camera is being installed upside down.
Configuration Brightness: Adjust the image brightness level, which ranges from -5 to +5 Saturation: Adjust the image saturation level, which ranges from -5 to +5 Contrast: Adjust the image contrast level, which ranges from -5 to +5 Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness level, which ranges from -3 to +3 Overlay Title and Time Stamp on Video: Select this option to place the video title and time on the video streams. Note: • The "Sensor Settings" and "Image Settings" share the same *Profile 2 settings.
Configuration Audio Settings Mute: Select to mute audio. Note: • If the switch on the Control board is switched off (disabled audio) then this option will be disabled. Select and set an internal microphone input gain from the drop-down list. Internal microphone input: Set the microphone input gain at either 0dB or 20dB. Note: The higher the decibel number, the louder the sound.
Configuration Network IP Settings IPv4 LAN: Select this option when the camera is deployed on a local area network (LAN) and is intended to be accessed by local computers. The default setting for the Network Type is LAN. Remember to click Save when you complete the Network setting. • Get IP address automatically (DHCP): Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and would like a dynamic IP address to be assigned to the camera automatically.
Configuration Secondary WINS Server: The secondary WINS server that maintains the database of computer name and IP address. • Enable UPnP Presentation: Select this option to enable UPnP presentation for the camera so that whenever a camera is presented to the LAN, shortcuts of connected cameras will be listed in My Network Places. You can click the shortcut to link to the web browser. Currently, UPnP is supported by Windows XP or later.
Configuration 4. Go to Setup > Network > IP settings. Select PPPoE and enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. Click Save to enable the setting. 5. The camera will reboot. 6. Disconnect the power to the camera. Remove it from the LAN environment. IPv6 Enable IPv6: Select this option and click Save to enable IPv6 setting. Please note that this only works if your network environment and hardware equipment support IPv6. The browser should be Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 6.5, Mozilla Firefox 3.
Configuration Port and Access Name Settings HTTPS By default, the HTTPS port is set to 443. It can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535. Note: JPEG only transmits a series of JPEG images to the client. In order to utilize this audio feature, make sure the video mode is set to H.264 or MPEG-4 and the media option in "Client Settings" is set to Video and Audio. FTP The FTP server allows the user to save recorded video clips.
Configuration Access name for stream 1 ~ 3: This Network Camera supports multiple streams simultaneously. The access name is used to differentiate the streaming source. When using Mozilla Firefox to access the Network Camera and the video mode is set to JPEG, users will receive video comprised of continuous JPEG images This technology, known as “server push”, allows the Network Camera to feed live pictures to Mozilla Firefox.
Configuration Access name for stream 1 ~ 3: This Network Camera supports multiple streams simultaneously. The access name is used to differentiate the streaming source. If you want to use an RTSP player to access the Network Camera, you have to set the video mode to H.264 / MPEG-4 and use the following RTSP URL command to request transmission of the streaming data.
Configuration Dynamic DNS This section explains how to configure the dynamic domain name service for the camera. DDNS is a service that allows your camera, especially when assigned with a dynamic IP address, to have a fixed host and domain name. Enable DDNS: Select this option to enable the DDNS setting. Server Name: Select a DDNS server name from the provider drop-down list. With a Dynamic DNS account, the camera automatically updates your IP address. To enable DDNS, enter your host information.
Configuration HTTPS This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket Layer). It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on higher security level. Enable HTTPS Select this item to enable HTTPS communication, then select a connection option: "HTTP & HTTPS" or "HTTPS only". Note that you have to create and install a certificate first in the second column before clicking the Save button.
Configuration Create Certificate Request and Install Select this option to create a certificate from a certificate authority. 1. Click Create to open the Create Certificate page, then click Save to generate the certificate. 2. If you see the information bar, click OK and click on the Information bar at the top of the page to allow pop-up. 3. The pop-up window shows an example of a certificate request. 4. Look for a trusted certificate authority that issues digital certificates. Enroll the camera.
Configuration Access List This section explains how to control access permissions by verifying the connecting client PC’s IP address. General Settings Maximum number of concurrent streaming connection(s) limited to: Simultaneous live viewing for 1~10 clients (including stream 1 ~ stream 3). The default value is 10. If you modify the value and click Save, all current connections will be disconnected and automatically attempt to re-link (I.E. Explorer or Quick Time Player).
Configuration • Refresh: Click this button to refresh all current connections. • Add to deny list: You can select entries from the Connection Status list and add them to the Deny List to deny access. Please note that the selected connections will only be disconnected temporarily and will automatically try to re-link again (IE Explore or Quick Time Player). If you want to enable the denied list, please select Enable access list filtering and click Save in the first column.
Configuration Advanced Settings SNMP configuration This section explains how to use the SNMP on the network camera. The Simple Network Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices. It helps network administrators to remotely manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease. The SNMP consists of the following three key components: 1.
Configuration IEEE 802.1x Enable this function if your network environment uses IEEE 802.1x which is a port-based network access control. The network devices, intermediary switch/access point/hub, and RADIUS server must support and enable 802.1x setting. The 802.1x standard is designed to enhance the security of local area networks, which provides authentication to network devices (clients) attached to a network port (wired or wireless).
Configuration The following are the main benefits of a QoS-aware network: The ability to prioritize traffic and guarantee a certain level of performance to the data flow. The ability to control the amount of bandwidth each application may use, and thus provide higher reliability and stability on the network. Requirements for QoS: To utilize QoS in a network environment, the following requirements must be met: • All network switches and routers in the network must include support for QoS.
Configuration QoS/DSCP DSCP-ECN defines QoS at Layer 3 (Network Layer). The Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model is based on packet marking and router queuing disciplines. The marking is done by adding a field to the IP header, called the DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point). This is a 6-bit field that provides 64 different class IDs. It gives an indication of how a given packet is to be forwarded, known as the Per Hop Behavior (PHB).
Configuration Event Management Motion Detection Motion can be detected by measuring change in speed or vector of an object or objects in the field of view. Enable Motion Detection: Select this option to turn on the motion detection feature. Window Name: Create your own name for the monitored area/ window. It will show at the top of the motion window. Sensitivity: Set the measurable difference between two sequential images that would indicate motion.
Configuration Tamper Detection With tamper detection, the camera is capable of detecting incidents such as redirection, blocking or de-focusing, or even spray paint. To enable tamper detection, follow the steps given below: 1. Select Enable camera tampering detection. 2. Enter the tamper trigger duration (10 sec. ~ 10 min.). The tamper alarm will be triggered only when the tampering factor (the difference between current frame and pre-saved background) exceeds the trigger threshold.
Configuration DI Network camera provides a general I/O terminal block with one digital input for device control. The I/O connector provides the physical interface for digital input (DI+. GND) that is used for connecting a diversity of external alarm devices to the camera such as IR-Sensors. Once triggered images will be taken and e-mailed.
Configuration Event Settings This section explains how to configure the camera to respond to particular situations (event). A typical application is that when a motion is detected, the camera sends buffered images to an FTP server or e-mail address as notifications. Sever Settings Click Add Server on Event Settings page to open the Server Setting page. On this page, you can specify where the notification messages are sent when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 server settings can be configured.
Configuration FTP: Select to send the media files to an FTP server when a trigger is activated. • Server address: Enter the domain name or IP address of the FTP server. • Server port: By default, the FTP server port is set to 21. It can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535. • User name: Enter the login name of the FTP account. • Password: Enter the password of the FTP account. • FTP folder name: Enter the folder where the media file will be placed.
Configuration Media Settings Click Add Media to open the Media Settings page. On this page, you can specify the type of media that will be sent when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 media settings can be configured. Media name: Enter a name for the media setting. Media Type: There are three choices of media types available: Snapshot, Video Clip, and System log. Select the item to display the detailed configuration options. You can configure either one or all of them.
Configuration Video clip: Select to send video clips when a trigger is activated. Source: Select a source of video clip. Pre-event recording: The camera has a buffer area. It temporarily holds data up to a certain limit. Enter a number to decide the duration of recording before a trigger is activated. Up to 9 seconds can be set. Maximum duration: Specify the maximum recording duration in seconds. Up to 20 seconds can be set.
Configuration Event Settings In the Event Settings column, click Add to open the Event Settings page. On this page, you can arrange three elements -- Trigger, Schedule, and Action to set an event. A total of 3 event settings can be configured. Event name: Enter a name for the event. Enable this event: Select to activate this event. Priority: Set the priority for this event (High, Normal, or Low).
Configuration Trigger This is the cause or stimulus which defines when to trigger the camera. The trigger source can be configured to use the camera’s built-in motion detection mechanism or external digital input devices. There are several choices of trigger sources as shown below. Select the item to display the detailed configuration options. The input type that triggers the event. Video motion detection: This option makes use of the built-in motion detection mechanism as a trigger source.
Configuration Event Schedule Specify the period for the event 1. Select the days of the week. 2. Select the recording schedule in 24-hr time format. Action Define the actions to be performed by the camera when a trigger is activated. To set an event with recorded video or snapshots, it is necessary to configure the server and media setting so that the camera will know what action to take (i.e. the server to send the media files to) when a trigger is activated.
Configuration Recording Recording Settings Click Add to open the recording setting page. In this page, you can define the recording source, recording schedule, and recording capacity. A total of 2 recording setting can be configured. Recording name: Enter a name for the recording setting Enable this recording: Select this option to enable video recording Priority: Select the relative importance of this recording setting (High, Normal, and Low). Source: Select the recording source (stream 1 ~ 3).
Configuration Enable cyclic recording: If you select this item, when the maximum capacity is reached, the oldest file will be overwritten by the latest one. The reserved amount is reserved for cyclic recording to prevent malfunction. This value must be larger than 15 Mbytes. If you want to enable recording notification, please click Application to set up. Please refer to Trigger > Recording notify for detailed information. When completed, select Enable this recording.
Configuration Local Storage This section explains how to manage the local storage on the Network Camera. Here you can view SD card status, search for recorded files to playback, download, etc. SD Card Management SD card status: This column shows the status and reserved space of your SD card. Please remember to format the SD card when using for the first time. SD card control: Enable cyclic storage: Check this item if you want to enable cyclic recording.
Configuration PTZ Control Mechanical Pan Tilt You can set a total of 20 preset positions and select preset positions for the camera to patrol. Please follow the steps below to preset a position: 1. Adjust the shooting area to the desired position using the buttons on the right side of the window. 2. Enter a name for the preset position, which allows for up to forty characters. Click Add to enable the Setting. The preset positions will be displayed under the Preset Location list on the left-hand side. 3.
Configuration User Customization Live Video Page Configuration Preview: It shows the new layout of Logo/Background/Title based on user setting. Logo Graphic: You can change the logo at the top of your Live Video page. Follow the steps below to upload a new logo: 1. Click Custom and the Browse field will appear. 2. Select a logo from your files. 3. Click Upload to replace the existing logo with a new one. 4. Enter a website link if necessary. 5. Click Save to enable the setting.
Configuration HTML Code Examples This page can generate example HTML code for you, thus you can paste the code into your own web page and get the embedded live video feed. Stream: Select from stream 1 to 3, it will base on the profile of selected stream to generate the code accordingly. Up to 10 clients are supported for live view. Live Stream: • H.264/MPEG4/MJPEG using ActiveX for IE: If target remote user client use Internet Explorer(IE), then the example code can support H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG stream.
Configuration System User Settings This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts. Admin Password Setup: The administrator account name is “admin”, which is permanent and cannot be deleted. The default of password is empty. Add user account: Add a new user account. Username: Enter a username for the new account. Password: Enter a password for the new account. Privilege: Select the access rights for the new user. Manage user: Manage the accounts for existing users.
Configuration Device Settings Turn off the LED indicator: Select this option to turn off the LED next to the lens. This will prevent anyone from observing the operation of the network camera. Camera Name: Create a unique name for your camera.
Configuration Time and Date Automatically or manually configure, update, and maintain the internal system clock for your camera. Current Server Time: Displays camera's current time. Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Automatic Time Configuration: Enable this feature to obtain time configuration automatically from NTP server. NTP Server: Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the network camera with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your location.
Configuration Maintenance This chapter explains how to restore the camera to factory default, upgrade firmware version, etc. Reboot: This feature allows you to reboot the camera, which takes about one minute to complete. If the connection fails after rebooting, manually enter the IP address of the camera in the address field to resume the connection. Restore to default: This feature allows you to restore the camera to factory default setting.
Configuration provides 5 languages: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano. Upload custom language file: Click Browse… and specify your own custom language file to upload. Export setting backup file: Click to export all parameters for the device and user-defined scripts. Upload setting backup file: Click Browse… to upload a setting backup file. Please note that the model and firmware version of the device should be the same as the setting backup file.
Configuration Parameter List The Parameters List page lists the entire system’s parameters in alphabetical order. If you need technical assistance, please provide the information listed on this page.
Configuration Logs This section explains how to configure the camera to send the system log to the remote server as backup. Remote Log: You can configure the camera to send the system log file to a remote server as a log backup. Before utilizing this feature, it is suggested that the a log-recording tool be first installed on the remote server to receive system log messages from the camera. Be sure to note the IP address of the remote server. Follow the steps below to set up the remote log: 1.
Appendix A - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Camera Hardware Profile • Minimum Object Distance 40 cm • Angle of view: (H) 77.4° (V) 45.1° (D) 88° • Pan/Tilt speed: Pan speed: 101°/second Tilt speed: 101°/second Image Features • Configurable image size, quality, and bit rate • Time stamp and text overlays • 3 configurable motion detection windows • Flip & mirror • Configurable white balance, shutter speed, brightness, saturation, contrast, sharpness Video Compression • H.
Appendix A - Technical Specifications General Event Management • Motion detection • Tamper detection • Event notification and upload snapshots/video clips via HTTP, SMTP or FTP • Multiple event notification • Multiple recording methods for easy backup • Supports multiple HTTP, SMTP and FTP servers Remote Management • Take snapshots/video clips and save to local hard drive via web browser • Configuration accessible via web browser Surveillance Software Function • Supports all management functions pr
